Highest-rated restaurants in Kingsport by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Kingsport 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 Kingsport, 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. Main Street Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 242 East Main St. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Fisherman's Dock
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 4307 Fort Henry Drive Ste 1 Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Nick's Family Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2406 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Moto Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4260 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Braedens BBQ Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 823 Eastman Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Salad, Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Raffaele's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4309 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Italiano's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 447 Ridgefields Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pal's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 Revere St. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4618 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Giuseppe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2539 East Stone Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Chop House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1704 North Eastman Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Evelyn's Kitchen Table
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1141 North Eastman Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Little Panda Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5045 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Santa Fe Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1213 East Stone Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sloopys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 North Eastman Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Diners, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Wheeler's Bagels - Kingsport
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 935 Wilcox Court Ste 105 Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Krazy Chicken International
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2301 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Center Street Grill & Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 301 West Center St. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Model City Tap House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 East Main St. Ste 1 Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Pal's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4224 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mustard Seed Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 East Market St. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Gypsy Circus Taproom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2645 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Cideries, Breweries, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Phil's Dream Pit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 534 Eastern Star Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4231 Fort Henry Drive Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Betty's Stockyard Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 North John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Thai Noodle Town
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Stonegate Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 Jack White Drive Ste 2 Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fusion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2320 Pendragon Road Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bare Bones BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5340 Memorial Blvd. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Bagel Exchange
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 West Center St. Kingsport, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.
