Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, 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. Pho Kim's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5490 Derry St. Ste B Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Everest Spice

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 7434 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Note Bistro & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Millworks

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Verbeke St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Up In Smoke Bbq

- Rating: 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1330 North Mountain Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Got Jerk! Island Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1313 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Sandwiches, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pastorante

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Specialty Food, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Pho La Vie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6003 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Plaza Azteca

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2270 Kohn Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Mellow Minded Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5943 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, New American, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Keystone Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 North 3rd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. JB Lovedraft's Micropub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Bhojan Ghar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3867 Derry St. Ste A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Burger Yum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 North 4th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Freshido

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Market St. Ste 157-159 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Right Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 724 Colonial Road Ste b-1 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Bonbon Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Market & 15th St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Arepa House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Original Hot Dog Factory

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 Market St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Joe Mama's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 2233 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Moe'z Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 4083 Londonderry Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 236 Peffer St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. MASA Authentic Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 North 2nd St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Od's Fish House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1500 Market St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tacos Mi Tierra

- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Denim Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Walnut St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pho #1

- Rating: 4.8/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7011 Allentown Blvd. Ste 9 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mom's Momo & Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 5550 Derry St. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, American, Delis
- 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.

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