Highest-rated restaurants in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, 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. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 Commerce Drive Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Las Chalupas

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1007 North Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Deez Butts

- Rating: 3.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 654 East Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Etown

- Rating: 3.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 South Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Green Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 902 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. McAlister's Deli

- Rating: 3.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4031 North Dixie Highway US31 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Toasted Yolk Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1507 North Dixie Hwy Ste 101 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sim Steak and Sushi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2407 Ring Road Ste 131 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Mi Jalisco

- Rating: 3.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2414 Ring Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Impellizzeri's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 Public Square Ste 100 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 The Lp Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1840 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Bub's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 611 West Poplar St. Ste B3 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Acapulco

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 918 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Papi's Tacos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 45 Public Square Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Mark's Feed Store

- Rating: 4.1/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4021 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Los Nopales

- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Hong Kong

- Rating: 4.2/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 North Miles St. Ste 5 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Back Home Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 251 West Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Comfort Food, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. J.R. Neighbors

- Rating: 4.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 75 Public Square Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 North Dixie Hwy Ste 102 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. 2B Thai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3040 Ring Road Ste 102 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Gulf Coast Connection Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 South Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Wasabi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 North Dixie Hwy Ste 109 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Little Charlie's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 2030 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Woo Hoo II

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 North Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Greek, Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sam's Gyros In Elizabethtown

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1704 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Gyro House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 North Dixie Hwy Ste 101 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. La Paloma

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3064 Dolphin Drive Ste 102 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.

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