Highest-rated restaurants in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, 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. The Black Hen & Bar Blue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 126 Jackson St. Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Next Door Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 204 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Mezeh - Blacksburg
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cellar Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Gillie's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 153 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Black Salt Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 610 North Main St. Ste A Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Souvlaki
- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Hello Bagel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1344 South Main St. Ste 2 Gables Shopping Center Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ocean Samurai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1560 South Main St. Ste 116 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Centro Taco Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 201 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Himalayan Curry Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 781 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Avellinos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1440 South Main St. Ste 110 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Seafood, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sushi Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 University City Blvd. Ste 15 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Benny Marzano's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 Draper Road Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Our Daily Bread Bakery and Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1329 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tokyo Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 460 Turner St. Northwest Ste 214 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bottom of the Stairs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 College Ave. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Abby's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ninja Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1200 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Halwa Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Main St. Ste B Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Joe's Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sub Station II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 Turner St. Northwest Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Spicity
- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cabo Fish Taco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (609 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Hefun
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 428 North Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Gaucho Brazilian Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 880 University City Blvd. Ste 201 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Roots Natural Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 898 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Blacksburg Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 South Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Blacksburg Wine Lab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 400 Turner St. Northwest Ste 101 Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kuma Moon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 University City Blvd. Blacksburg, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen, Japanese Curry
- 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.