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1 / 30#30. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20790 State Route 3 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Watertown 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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Watertown, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
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2 / 30#29. Tully's Good Times - Watertown
- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
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3 / 30#28. Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 821 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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4 / 30#27. Shorty's Place
- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
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5 / 30#26. Downtown Bistro 108
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Court St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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6 / 30#25. Fairground Inn Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 852 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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7 / 30#24. 1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
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8 / 30#23. Crystal Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 87 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
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9 / 30#22. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1290 Arsenal Road Ste 6 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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10 / 30#21. Koreana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26216 Outer Pearl St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
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11 / 30#20. Lotus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1283 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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12 / 30#19. The Paddock Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 5 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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13 / 30#18. Jean's Beans
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 Eastern Blvd. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
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14 / 30#17. Cam's Pizzeria - Watertown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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15 / 30#16. Coleman's Corner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 Lawrence St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
- Read more on Yelp
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16 / 30#15. PieZano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1322 Washington St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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17 / 30#14. The Grille at the Hilton Garden Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Hilton Garden Inn 1290 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
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18 / 30#13. Pete's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Breen Ave. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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19 / 30#12. Holy Smokes Bourbon and BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 32 Public Square Watertown, New York
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
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20 / 30#11. Time Warp Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
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21 / 30#10. Celest Jamaican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 23746 New York 342 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
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22 / 30#9. Craft 836 Canteen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 836 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
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23 / 30#8. Vito's Gourmet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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24 / 30#7. The Mustard Seed: Natural Market & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 969 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Organic Stores
- Read more on Yelp
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25 / 30#6. Wish Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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26 / 30#5. Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Public Square Watertown, New York
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
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27 / 30#4. Starch Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 320 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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28 / 30#3. Flavors of The Philippines
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 568 Bradley St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
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29 / 30#2. B-Hat's Curry House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Arsenal St. Ste 14 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
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30 / 30#1. Bad Apple Saloon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 545 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Bars, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
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