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#30. Ploughcroft Tea Room
- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 Commerce St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Tea Rooms, British
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, 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. Cinn City
- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1341 Main St. Ste C Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. My Dog Duke's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1007 Commerce St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. Suzaku Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Simons Run Ste G Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Isabella's Italian Trattoria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 Boonsboro Road Boonsboro Shopping Center Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Mizumi Japanese Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1125 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. The Glass House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1019 Jefferson St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Gastropubs, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Mi Patron Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13955 Wards Road Ste B Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Val's Comfort Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2323 Memorial Ave. Ste 11C Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Truss Crafted Food & Drink
- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2204 Bedford Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. William & Henry Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 712 Church St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Crisp
- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Church St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Millie's Living Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Pho Saigon Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20722 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Al Ryan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 817 1/2 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Oishii! Japanese Hibachi & Sushi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Waterlick Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Bacon St Bagels
- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1303 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Hot and Cold Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1206 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Mission BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3911 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Joe Beans
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14044 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Blue Ridge Bagels
- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19327 Leesville Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Fleming Mountain Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Lee Jackson Hwy Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Georgia's Sub and Deli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 915 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 912 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Batter Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1225 Main St. Ste 303 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. El Camino
- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. County Smoak
- Rating: 4.8/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 7423 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Koreanz K-BBQ & Korean Comfort Food
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2104 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Bentley's on Bedford
- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2302 Bedford Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, Salad, Wine Bars
- 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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