Highest-rated restaurants in Parkersburg by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, 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.
#25. El Mariachi
- Rating: 3.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 922 Division St. Ste 2 Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2306 Ohio Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4542 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. George's Place
- Rating: 3.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 420 39th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Uncle Mike's Bar and Grille
- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 706 7th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Pizza Place
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1410 Blizzard Drive Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Cocktail Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Market St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Grand Central Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hungry Amigos
- Rating: 3.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Lakeview Center Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. JP Henry's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5106 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Ranchero
- Rating: 3.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Park Center Drive Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. China Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4421 Emerson Ave. Ste 101 Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Mary B's Diner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Garfield Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rubi's Pizza & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1414 7th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Colombo's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1236 7th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Parkersburg Brewing
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 Market St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Breweries, Burgers, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Pizza Place
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2208 Dudley Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Der Dog Haus
- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 7th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. North End Tavern & Brewery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Breweries, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mary B's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2212 Pike St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Root Beer Shack
- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 Staunton Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Larky's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 Camden Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Phillipines Best Food
- Rating: 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1757c 7th St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Chams Lebanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 Market St. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Southern Craft
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3601 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, New American
- 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.
