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#30. George's Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 North Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Racine 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 Racine, 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. Martha's Pancake House Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2913 Taylor Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. Butcher & Barrel Gastropub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 230 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses, Gastropubs, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. La Tapatia
- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1951 Mead St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Meadowbrook Country Club
- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2149 North Green Bay Road Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. The Maple Table
- Rating: 4.1/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Park Inn
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2312 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Kewpee Lunch
- Rating: 4.1/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 Wisconsin Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Yuni's Avenue Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5104 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Dogs & Cream
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2721 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Soup Shanty
- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6022 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Sebastian's Fine Food & Spirits
- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6025 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Toad Hall
- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 611 Wisconsin Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, British
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Taqueria Arandas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Prospect St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Oh Dennis! Saloon and Charcoal House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4301 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Buca's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4234 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Gyros Express
- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5205 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Sticky Rice
- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 6th St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Olde Madrid
- Rating: 4.4/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 418 6th St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Spanish, Basque, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Javier's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2011 Lathrop Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Wells Brothers Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2148 Mead St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Red Onion Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Kouzena 220
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 220 6th St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Santa Fe Taqueria & Liquor Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 High St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Asiana Asian Cuisine Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 423 6th St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Mi Jacalito Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1318 Douglas Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Dragon Pit BBQ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 322 6th St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Sausage Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1706 Rapids Drive Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Chit Chaat
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 550 State St. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Kabab And Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1504 Washington Ave. Racine, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pakistani
- 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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