Highest-rated restaurants in Wheeling 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 Wheeling, 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. West Sports Bar

- Rating: 3.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Kensington Drive Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Silver Chopsticks

- Rating: 3.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 National Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Char House on the Boulevard

- Rating: 3.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1055 East Bethlehem Blvd. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Lounges, New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Alpha Tavern

- Rating: 3.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 50 Carmel Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Vocelli Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2149 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Bridgelin Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 76 29th St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Panda Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1056 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. DiCarlo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1311 Main St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Abbey's Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 Zane St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Golden Chopsticks

- Rating: 3.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 North York St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Uncle Pete's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Community St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Vagabond Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Generations Restaurant & Pub

- Rating: 3.9/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 338 National Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: New American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Coleman's Fish Market

- Rating: 3.9/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2226 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Figaretti's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1035 Mount Dechantal Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Market Vines

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2251 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Pickles Eatery & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 Fulton St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. China Wok

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 Bridge St. Plz Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bridge Tavern & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 Main St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Pointe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1 South Stone St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Elle & Jacks

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Chapline St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Desserts, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Later Alligator

- Rating: 4.3/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2145 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: New American, Wraps, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Taqueria 304

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1062 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1029 Mount De Chantal Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Avenue Eats

- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 Water St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, Burgers, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Tito's Sloppy Doggs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1068 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Hangover BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 39 GC&P Road Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Good Mansion Wines

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 14th St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Sarah's On Main

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2122 Main St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Rachel's on 16th

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 86 16th St. Wheeling, West Virginia
- Categories: American, 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.