Highest-rated restaurants in Dothan 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dothan, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#29. Taj
- Rating: 3.9/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2920 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Indian, Greek, Barbecue
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#28. KBC
- Rating: 4.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 North Foster St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#27. Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3108 Ross Clark Cir Ste 4 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, American
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#26. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4771 Montgomery Hwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Cactus Flower Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5412 Montgomery Hwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Jersey Mike's Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 104 Rock Bridge Road Ste 3 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Delis, fast food, Sandwiches
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#23. Oishi
- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3522 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#22. La Leyenda
- Rating: 4.1/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3085 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. The Toasted Yolk Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3070 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#20. My Pie Pizza - Dothan, AL
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3835 West Main St. Ste 3 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza
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#19. Wharf Casual Seafood
- Rating: 4.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3835 West Main St. Ste 2 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Tacos
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#18. La Favorita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2620 Montgomery Hwy Ste 1 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Ray's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1740 South Oates St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: American, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Supermercado El Torito
- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3753 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Ooka Sushi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 4863 Montgomery Hwy Ste 700 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#14. China Wok
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4650 West Main St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
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#13. The Blue Plate - South
- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1975 Ross Clark Cir Ste 1 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Southern
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#12. The Cellar Fine Steaks & Wines and Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1481 Westgate Pkwy Ste 1 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Butcher, Delis, Steakhouses
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#11. Express Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1390 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Comfort Food
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#10. Metro Diner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2777 West Main St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
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#9. Mom's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1545 Westgate Pkwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#8. Namaste Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4650 West Main St. Ste 807 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Indian
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#7. Taqueria y Mariscos El Torito
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1451 Westgate Pkwy Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Seafood
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#6. Thai House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4177 Montgomery Hwy Ste 10 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
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#5. Richie B's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3590 Ross Clark Cir Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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#4. Great China
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2371 Murphy Mill Road Ste 6 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
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#3. Pig Out
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3033 Reeves St. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Zack's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1495 Headland Ave. Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, fast food
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#1. The River Nile Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1369 Headland Ave. Ste 7 Dothan, Alabama
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Bakeries
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
