Highest-rated restaurants in Flint by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Flint 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 Flint, 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. China 1
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3867 Lapeer Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Sauce Italian American Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 352 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Cork on Saginaw
- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Luigi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2132 Davison Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Grandma's Recipes
- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3538 Richfield Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Blondie's Food and Spirits
- Rating: 4.1/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2520 West Hill Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Comfort Food, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Canton Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5313 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Grill of India
- Rating: 4.1/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2105 South Linden Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Westside Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2336 South Ballenger Hwy Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Maude's Alabama BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2602 Davison Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bongiornos Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6008 Beecher Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Moy Kong Express
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Center Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mario's Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5227 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cantonese Gourmet East
- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Richfield Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Lupe's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Elms Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Soriano's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 836 Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Tangy Crab
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3366 Corunna Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Gourmet Wok
- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1358 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cafe Rhema
- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 432 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Timothy's Pub
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2890 Robert T Longeay Blvd. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Soggy Bottom Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 613 M L King Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Hoffmans Deco Deli and Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 444 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Twisted Burger Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3142 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Totem Books
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 West Court St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Bookstores, Vinyl Records, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mays Bangkok
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1174 West Hill Road Ste 4 Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pesto's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5275 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Flint Crepe Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Especial Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4513 West Pasadena Ave. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Steady Eddy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 East First St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Vehicle City Tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Grand Traverse Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.
