Highest-rated restaurants in Yakima by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Yakima 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 Yakima, 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.
#30. Taqueria Don Chepe's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Zullee - Kabob House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2706 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 103 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Ay Caramba
- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 North 40th Ave. Ste 107 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Famous Burger & Teriyaki Sandwich
- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 West Lincoln Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Taqueria Rolly's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5612 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#25. WildFire Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8501 Ahtanum Road Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bill's Place
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 South 3rd Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Caffe 11th Avenue
- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1003 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sweet Bees Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2550 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 100 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Los Hernandez Tamales
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6411 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 102 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Stop & Go Drive Inn
- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Flame & Brew
- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 302 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5605 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Main Stop on the Ave
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 North Front St. Ste 102 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. White House Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3602 Kern Road Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Gyro House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco El Grande
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 East Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tacos Don Chayo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 West Washington Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Grand Monarca
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6530 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste 700 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Winey Dogs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 North 6th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Hot Dogs, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Spice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1510 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Blue Hills Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Miz Dee's BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#6. My Ma Dim Sum
- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 107 South 1st St. Ste 106 Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tokki Ya
- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3508 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Ramen, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Crafted
- Rating: 4.7/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 22 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Reno's On The Runway
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2012 South 16th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Soup, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Erik's - The Mercedes Kid
- Rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 North Front St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Catalyst Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 221 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (Up the Ramp In The Alleyway) Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- 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.
