Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Island 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 Grand Island, 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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#29. Lee's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 West US Hwy 30 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. El Toro

- Rating: 3.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3425 West State St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Fuji Steak House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Diers Ave. Ste 200 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Pam's Pub & Grub

- Rating: 3.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2848 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 Wilmar Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Red Lobster

- Rating: 3.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 West 13th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Texas T Bone

- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Tso's Asian Buffet

- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2250 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Chicken Coop Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. PepperJax Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Ramada Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Balz Sports Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3421 State St. Ste 2 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Bonzai Beach Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sin City Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Tommy's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Wave Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Wasabi Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2435 North Diers Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Coney Island Lunch Room

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Diners, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sutter Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Jims Gyros

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Farmer's Daughter Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tacos Las Palmas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 645 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. La Mexicana Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East 4th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Chocolate Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Noodle House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2004 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Tacos Los Hermanos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 602 West 4th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- 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.