Highest-rated restaurants in Johnson City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Johnson City 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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Johnson City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Dos Gatos Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 238 East Main St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mona Lisa's Gelato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 West Oakland Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Gelato, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Open Doors Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 East 8th Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Juniper
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1033 West Oakland Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Gourmet & Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 214 East Mountcastle Drive Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mid City Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 South Commerce St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Zaap Lai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2244 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sahib
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1803 West Market St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Simms Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4307 North Roan St. Ste 2 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Cafe Lola
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 North Roan St. Ste B1 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Babylon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2122 North Roan St. Ste 8 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#19. La Perla 3 Mexican Restaurant & Grocery Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2508 South Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. iEat by ChopstiXpress
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2011 North Roan St. Ste D6A Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Bella Vita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2927 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Timber!
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 West Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Johnson City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1033 Hamilton Place Drive Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Frannie's Vegan Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4100 North Roan St. Ste 1 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bebettes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 811 West Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pinto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2203 Mckinley Road Ste 100 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Red Meze Downtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Buffalo St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pal's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2011 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Tacos & Grill Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2530 East Oakland Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. KALM Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5205 Bobby Hicks Hwy Ste 4 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Voodoo Chicken JC
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 North Commerce St. Ste 104 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Roots Vietnamese Restaurant & Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 North State Of Franklin Road Ste 1 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Project BBQ JC
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 3301 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Italian Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 West Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Crumb Bakeshop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 500 West Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Bagels, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Shamrock Beverage & Tobacco Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 West Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Tobacco Shops, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Caribbean Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 Sunset Drive Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
