Highest-rated restaurants in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, 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. Ocean Samurai

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1560 South Main St. Ste 116 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Cellar Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Lefty's Main Street Grille

- Rating: 3.8/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1410 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Next Door Bake Shop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 204 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Gillie's Cuisine

- Rating: 3.9/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 153 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Mezeh

- Rating: 3.9/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Ninja Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1200 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Souvlaki

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Hello Bagel

- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1344 South Main St. Ste 2 Gables Shopping Center Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Our Daily Bread Bakery and Bistro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1329 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Benny Marzano's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Tokyo Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 214 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Black Salt Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 610 North Main St. Ste D Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Himalayan Curry Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 781 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Bottom of the Stairs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Avellinos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1440 South Main St. Ste 110 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Centro Taco Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 201 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Hefun

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 428 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Joe's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Halwa Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Main St. Ste B Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Abby's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Spicity

- Rating: 4.1/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Sushi Factory

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 University City Blvd. Ste 15 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cabo Fish Taco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (653 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Hamro Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 403 Draper Road Southwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Roots Natural Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 898 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Live/Raw Food, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Gaucho Brazilian Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 880 University City Blvd. Ste 201 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Blacksburg Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Kuma Moon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen, Japanese Curry
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Blacksburg Wine Lab

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 223 Gilbert St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, Sandwiches
- 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.