Highest-rated restaurants in Kennewick 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 Kennewick, 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.
#27. Graze
- Rating: 4.0/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8530 West Gage Blvd. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Maharaja Taste Of India
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 8110 West Gage Blvd. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Rocco's Pizza - Kennewick
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 7911 West Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Birrieria El Sazón
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3115 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Seoul Fusion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5011 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Village Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5215 West Clearwater Ave. Ste 114 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: American, Soup, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#21. J's Asian Flaming Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2632 West Kennewick Ave. Ste B Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Honey Baked Ham Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 731 N. Columbia Center Blvd. #122 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Delis, Meat Shops, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tip's Thai House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2909 South Quillan St. Ste 182 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Wine & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 South Zintel Way Ste C Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taqueria El Molcajete
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 321 North Columbia Center Blvd. Ste A Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Stacks Mobile Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 West Columbia Drive Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Dagupan Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3911 W27th Ave. Ste 109 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Thai Elephant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6030 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Aki Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 321 North Columbia Center Blvd. Ste F Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Busy Bee Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1505 West Kennewick Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Masala Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3321 West Kennewick Ave. Ste 100 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Poutine, Eh?
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 3902 West Clearwater Ave. Ste 120 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Poutineries
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taqueria Coalcoman
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 528 South Ely St. Ste A Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. 1derful K-BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6494 West Skagit Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cafe Magnolia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4309 West 27th Place Ste 100 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Casa Rosita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 311 South Columbia Center Blvd. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hae Ha Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 North Young St. Ste D Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Fat Cat Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 539 North Edison St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Picante Mexican Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 20 South Auburn St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Europa Italian & Spanish Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2459 South Union Place Ste 110 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Crepe Haus + El Compadre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2100 North Belfair St. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Creperies, Mexican, Vegan
- 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.