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#30. New York Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.1/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 790 Neches St. Ste A Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Beaumont 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 Beaumont, 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. KO Korean Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 6165 Meula Creek Drive Ste B Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. TAZ Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5868 Eastex Fwy Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. Black Bear Diner - Beaumont
- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5405 Walden Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Sam's Southern Eatery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2949 College St. Ste 115 Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Mr Burger and Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2605 East Lucas Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Tacos La Bamba
- Rating: 4.3/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2005 Calder St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. The LogOn Cafe & Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3805 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Music Venues, Cafes, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4026 Dowlen Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Daddio's Burger
- Rating: 4.3/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4230 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. JW's Patio
- Rating: 4.3/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6420 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Rosie's Soul Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2306 Hazel Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Boil City
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3871 Stagg Drive Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
- Rating: 4.4/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5555 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. J. Wilson's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4190 Gladys Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Kajun Seafood & Wings
- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 597 South 11th St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Marisela's Tamales
- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5760 Walden Road Ste 216 Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Monica's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6385 Calder Ste H Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. The Toasted Yolk Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6455 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Chuck's Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 493 Pearl St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. MX Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6155 Eastex Fwy Ste 660 Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Richards Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1087 Magnolia St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Riverside Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 290 Crockett St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Elsas Greek Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2604 Dowlen Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Rockin A Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 West Cardinal Drive Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Southern, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Abbie's Imports
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5335 Fannett Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Katharine & Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1495 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: New American, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Happy Donuts
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6400 Walden Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. 1701 BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1701 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Taqueria Lupita
- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1505 College St. Beaumont, Texas
- 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.
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