Highest-rated restaurants in Fresno by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fresno by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fresno, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. O-IZA
- Rating: 4.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 190 East El Camino Fresno, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Smash Bros Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 424 East Bullard Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#28. 2 For 1 Pizza House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7797 North First St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Bread and Butter
- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 4573 North Fresno St. Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Filipino, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 7020 West Tenaya Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Super Taqueria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5510 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Yafa Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5353 North Blackstone Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Las Mananitas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1329 South Hazelwood Blvd. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bread Basket Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2418 East Ashlan Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Armenian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Zaatar Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1568 East Champlain Drive Ste 105 Fresno, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Sandwich Shoppe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1939 North Fine Ave. Ste 102 Fresno, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Garrafa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1807 West Olive Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Valentino's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2405 Capitol St. Ste 107 Fresno, California
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Havana Café
- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 21 East Shaw Fresno, California
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. 2 Amigos Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2588 South Maple Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Teriyaki & More
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4190 North Cedar Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4729 East Belmont Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kams Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2633 East Shaw Ave. Ste 109 Fresno, California
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Vanntastic Sweets
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Fulton St. Floor 10 Fresno, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Planet Vegan
- Rating: 4.8/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7845 North Palm Ste 108 Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vegan, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Grazing Table Deli
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 9525 North Sommerville Drive Fresno, California
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Chez Maryse
- Rating: 4.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 4945 East McKinley Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, French
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Hot Rod Willy's Pizza
- Rating: 4.9/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 337 East Shaw Ave. Ste 101 Fresno, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Lucy's Gorditas
- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 2403 East Clinton Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Barb's Soulfood
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Empanada Buen Provecho
- Rating: 4.9/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4210 North Fresno St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Empanadas, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rappit Up!
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3083 West Bullard Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sabaya Hut Bakery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2420 East Ashlan Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Araz Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2767 West Shaw Ave. Unit 117 Fresno, California
- Categories: Armenian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Outlaws BBQ Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: Fresno, California
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
