Highest-rated restaurants in Saginaw 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 Saginaw, 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. Culver's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5369 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Original Levis Saloon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Brockway Drive Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Tex-Mex, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Flannigans Irish Pub & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7734 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Irish Pub, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Rio Luna Tacos & Tequila

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4570 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Bringer Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 West Genesee Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Tangy Crab

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4695 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Sombreros Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2903 Pierce Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Cazadores Saginaw

- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4751 Fashion Square Mall Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Milano's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3085 Bay Road Ste 14 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Retro Rocks

- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South Hamilton St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Spucky's Subs & Coneys

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5605 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Huron Fish

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 Gratiot Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Fuzzy's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1924 Court St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Old Town Drive-In

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 South Granger St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Shahi Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Alejandro's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3072 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Valerie's Downtown

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 216 South Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pasong's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Intermission Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Bay St. Ste 2 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Taste Of Punjab

- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4070 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Baldwin's Smokehouse Barbeque

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3316 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Bytes Fusion Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 5656 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pakistani, Halal, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Arabilla Mediterranean Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2831 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Italia Cucina Familiare

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4882 Gratiot Road Ste 8 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Liquid Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 118 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Big O Burgers & Barbecue

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4072 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Fralias

- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Artisan Urban Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 417 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Nori's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5055 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Peter and Chias House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- 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.