Highest-rated restaurants in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, 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. Local Chop & Grill House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 56 West Gay St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 563 University Blvd. Ste 146 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Joshua Wilton House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 412 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Delicias Del Caribe Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 Mount Clinton Pike Ste I Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Dominican
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Taqueria El Primo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1751 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Cinnamon Bear Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 University Blvd. Ste East Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Sub Station Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3257 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Harrisonburg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 291 University Blvd. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Thien An Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Pasha Rest & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1751 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Xenia Kebab Grille

- Rating: 4.5/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 Burgess Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Pale Fire Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Liberty St. Ste 105 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breweries, Pubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Vietopia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Sushi Jako

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 182 Neff Ave. Ste W10 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Babylon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1435 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Rocktown Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Liberty St. Ste 101 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. A&A Kabob Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 Mt Clinton Pike Ste J Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Little Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 North Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Casa Gallardo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 625 Mt Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Grilled Cheese Mania

- Rating: 4.6/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1476 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Magpie Diner

- Rating: 4.6/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 85 West Gay St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Mashita

- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Liberty St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Tacos El Primo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Taj of India

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 South Main St. Court Square Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. BoBo Café

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1039 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Heritage Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 South Main St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Lolas Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 122 South Main St. Ste 103 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Thai Harrisonburg Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 865 Port Republic Road Ste 111 Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Kangnam Style

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1106 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Food Trucks
- 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.