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#28. The Belmar Pub & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 Main St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Binghamton 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 Binghamton, 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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#27. P S Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 99 Court St. Ste 8 Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Manni's Donuts And Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1185 Vestal Ave. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. The Old Union Hotel
- Rating: 4.1/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 246 Clinton St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pubs, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1171 Vestal Ave. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Despina's Mediterranean Taste
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8 Main St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Fraternity Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Chenango St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge
- Rating: 4.2/5 (792 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Water St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: New American, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Pinkies BBQ
- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1168 Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Piccolo's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 161 Main St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Pho Nomenal
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 Hawley St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Spiedie and Rib Pit
- Rating: 4.3/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1268 Upper Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Chris' Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 192 State St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Rolando's Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Court St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. The Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 Washington St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Bars, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Strange Brew Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 Washington St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Chroma Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 Court St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. House Of Reardon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Grant St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Alexander's Cafe & Sweet Endings
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 34 Chenango St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Jane's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 591 Conklin Road Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Pizza Nia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 65 Rotary Ave. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Parlor City Vegan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Clinton St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. De Island Hut
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 136 Washington St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Trinidadian, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Batch Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 70 Chenango Bridge Road Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Chick N Bap
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 Vestal Pkwy East Marketplace - Wholly Habaneros Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Cup-A-Jo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1355 Upper Front St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Paul & Sons Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 67 1/2 Leroy St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Sach's Tee House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 34 Hazel St. Binghamton, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- 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.
