Highest-rated restaurants in Tyler 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 Tyler, 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. Marisco's Dj's - Don Juan Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 East Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. 1948 Coffee And Juice
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 110 North College Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Moocho Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. FD's Grill House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8934 South Broadway Ave. Ste 494 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Caribbean Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1125 East 5th St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Piada Italian Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8942 South Broadway Ave. Ste 140 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Ohayo Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6205 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Topp's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 3101 Shiloh Road Ste 131 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tiba Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 211 Shelly Drive Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Black Pearl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 West Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lola's Handcrafted Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5377 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Noodles & Dumplings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 Troup Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Porch at ETX Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ichiban Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 137 West Southwest Loop 323 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mario's Italian Restaurant & Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7916 South Broadway Ave. Ste 200 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Kiepersol Enterprises
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21508 Merlot Lane Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ruby's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 2021 East Gentry Pkwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Grande Blvd. Ste 106 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bella Italian Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 16700 Fm 2493 Ste 1800 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Prime 102
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 102 North College Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 South Beckham Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Music Venues, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Top It Off Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1700 South Se Loop 323 Ste 108 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fun Noodle Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 713 West Sw Loop 323 Ste C & D Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Ramen, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Burger Warehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1839 Troup Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Go Fish modern japanese kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 Wsw Loop 323 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Yall's Barbecue N' Produce
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 County Road 24 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#4. What About Kabobs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 7924 South Broadway Ave. Ste 500 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6621 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria Flor de Taxco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2522 Shiloh Road Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Boards and Bites Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1851 Troup Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Tabletop Games
- 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.