Highest-rated restaurants in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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. Rodano's

- Rating: 3.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 53 Public Sq Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Aldo's Pizzeria & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1161 Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 3.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Bear Creek Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pearl

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 Hwy 315 Blvd. Mohegan Sun Casino At Pocono Downs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Mizu Sushi Hibachi

- Rating: 3.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 Highland Park Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. D's Diner

- Rating: 3.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 587 East Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Royal House Buffet

- Rating: 3.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 Wyoming Valley Mall Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. CrisNics

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 189 Barney St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Irish Pub, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Cafe: An American Bistro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Beer Boys

- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 176 North Washington St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 Hwy 315 Mohegan Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1280 Hwy 315 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Margarita Azul

- Rating: 3.9/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 91 Parrish St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Franklin's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 53 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Circles On The Square

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 Public Sq Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Red Leaf Salad

- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 Arena Hub Plz Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Vegan, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pronto Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Hartman Jerk Center

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 72 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Down Pour

- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 119 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Burrito Loco WB Pizza and Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 67 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Pizza, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Franco's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 198 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Flaming Crab

- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 2198 Wilkes Barre Township Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Thai Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Serpico Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 230 East End Center Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. My Little Mexico

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Bank + Vine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 268 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Nello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2238 Wilkes-barre Township Marketplace Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Notis the Gyro King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 - Kmart Parking Lot Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. istanbul grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pupuseria Salvadorena

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 539 North River St. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salvadoran
- 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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