Highest-rated restaurants in Pocatello 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 Pocatello, 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.

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#30. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 West Quinn Road Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Sandpiper Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Bench Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Jakers Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2365 Via Caporatti Drive Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Thai Kitchen Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 978 Hiline Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Off The Rails Brewing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breweries, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 296 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Señor Garcia's Puerto Vallarta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 West Cedar St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sumisu

- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Cafe Tuscano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2231 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Taste of India & Nepal

- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 North Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Goody's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. ChubbyZ'

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 302 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. El Herradero

- Rating: 4.1/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Caporal Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. The Healthier Place To Eat

- Rating: 4.2/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Jeri's Jumbos Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3122 Pole Line Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Elmer's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 851 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Big Foot Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 168 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Red Hot Roasters

- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 East Clark St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. A Taste Of Hawaii

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 200 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Abracadabra's - Pocatello

- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1151 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The College Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 South 8th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Tokyo Belly Sushi Pocatello

- Rating: 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1000 Pocatello Creek Road Ste W2 Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Thai Zap

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 465 Yellowstone Ave. Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Las Peñitas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 275 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Amazing Glaze Donuts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 East Cedar St. Ste B Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Cielito Lindo Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1010 Pocatello Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Himalayan Flavor

- Rating: 4.8/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 303 East Alameda Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Shabushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4013 Yellowstone Ave. Ste F Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Hot Pot, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Brick 243 Gastropub

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 243 Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- 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.