Highest-rated restaurants in Staunton by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Staunton 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 Staunton, 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. Stella Mia Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2040 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. China House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 North Central Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Valley Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2310 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 South New St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Health Markets, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Clocktower Eats & Sweets
- Rating: 3.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Massaki
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1027 Richmond Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Kathy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Shenandoah Pizza & Tap House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 West Frederick St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Depot Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 42 Middlebrook Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Pampered Palate Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Little Maria's Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1555 Commerce Road Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. New York Flying Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2221 North Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pecks Bar B Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 477 Lee Jackson Hwy Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mi Rancho
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2116 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sam's Hot Dog Stand
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 65 Lee Jackson Hwy Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taste of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 South New St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Blu Point Seafood Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Wright's Dairy Rite
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 346 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burmese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Byers Street Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Byers St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Zynodoa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Southern, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Remedy Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Mill Street Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Mill St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 105 South Coalter St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Chicano Boy Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 North Central Ave. Ste 6 Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Staunton Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Yelping Dog Wine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 East Beverly St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Aioli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 North Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Gloria's Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 North Central Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salvadoran
- 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.
