Highest-rated restaurants in Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee, 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. Monitor Hot Rod Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2960 Easy St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mela Coffee Roasting
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Om Cooking
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 749 Riverside Drive Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Tiki Hawaiian Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1450 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Barbeque, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. McGlinn's Public House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (693 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: New American, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bella Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Tastebuds
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 5th St. Ste 2A Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Cook's Corner Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Iwa Sushi and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Inna's Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Modern European, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Claudio's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1917 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Wenatchee Natural Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Health Markets, Grocery, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 234 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dizzy D's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 North Western Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Cuc Tran Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Dilly Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Cafe Columbia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 North Worthen St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lafuente No 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 South Mission St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Paradise Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 334 Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mission Burgers & Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 South Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Foray Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1544 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. VN Pho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 Springwater Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Atlas Fare
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 137 North Wenatchee Ave. Ste 103 Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Tortuga Loca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Stevens St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Wild Huckleberry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 South Mission St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lemolo Cafe & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sage Hills Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 826 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sweetwood BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 905 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tropical Salvadorean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Palouse St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria la Cihualteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1211 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.