Highest-rated restaurants in Janesville 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 Janesville, 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. Fuji Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2235 Milton Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Wissota Chophouse - Janesville
- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 20 West Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Deerfield Drive Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Italian House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1603 East Racine St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. O'Riley and Conway's Irish Pub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 West Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Irish, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Prime Quarter Steak House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 East US Hwy 14 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#24. My Apartment Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 North Arch St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Looking Glass
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 North Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Milwaukee Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Morse St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Mac's Pizza Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2307 Milton Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Hacienda Real Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 North Lexington Drive Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Havana Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1250 Milton Ave. Ste 180 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cozy Inn Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 West Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Citrus Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 South Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sandee's Thai Fusion
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 12 South Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Wedge Inn Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3443 East Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tony & Maria's Italian Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 Milton Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Deerfield Drive Ste 9A Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Whiskey Ranch Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 North Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Road Dawg Saloon & Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2419 Morse St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Luke's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 Mt Zion Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2633 Milton Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Park City Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2002 East Milwaukee St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Jim's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1103 Center Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. GR's Sandwich Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 East Milwaukee Ste 10 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. drafthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Milwaukee St. Ste 101 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Gastropubs, Cocktail Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bessie's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 West Airport Road Ste 150 Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. South Padre Streetfood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2107 Foster Ave. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Bodacious Brew
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 North Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lark
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 60 South Main St. Janesville, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- 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.