Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fresno area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fresno area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. California Fish Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7825 Blackstone Ave. Ste 103 Fresno, California
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#29. Yolked Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1305 North Willow Ave. Ste 190 Clovis, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#28. Andiamo Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.1/5 (552 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1275 Shaw Ave. Ste 120 Clovis, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#27. Butterfish California Poke
- Rating: 4.2/5 (661 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8482 North Friant Road Ste 101 Fresno, California
- Categories: Poke, New American
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#26. Parma
- Rating: 4.2/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6729 North Palm Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Noodles
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#25. Dog House Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2904 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2789 East Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Barbecue
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#24. SabaiDee Thai Lao Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (943 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5730 North First St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Seafood
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#23. Tabachines Cocina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6755 North Palm Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater
- Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1226 North Wishon Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Dinner Theater
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#21. Libelula
- Rating: 4.3/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1154 Broadway Plz Fresno, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, New American
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#20. Colton's Social House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2015 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Shaw Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Burgers
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#19. 13 Prime Steak
- Rating: 4.3/5 (607 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1345 North Willow Ave. Ste 190 Clovis, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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#18. House of JuJu
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1560 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 565 Pollasky Ave. Ste 101 Clovis, California
- Categories: Bars, American, Hot Dogs
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#17. Thai Season
- Rating: 4.3/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 West Shaw Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Thai
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#16. Sabor Cocina Latina & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7845 North Palm Ave. Ste 104 Fresno, California
- Categories: Latin American, New Mexican Cuisine
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#15. George's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6680 North Blackstone Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Armenian
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#14. Carrillo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.4/5 (827 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 West Bullard Ave. Ste 101 Clovis, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Trelio Food & Wine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 438 Clovis Ave. Ste 4 Clovis, California
- Categories: New American, Modern European, French
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#12. Noah's Ark Restaurant and Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 783 East Barstow Ave. Ste C Fresno, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Armenian
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#11. The Annex Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1731 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2257 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Sushiyaki
- Rating: 4.4/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1234 North First St. Fresno, California
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Sushi Bars, Chicken Wings
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#9. Saizon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (818 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2894 East Shepherd Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: New American, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Gulab Indian Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1820 Shaw Ave. Ste 104 Clovis, California
- Categories: Indian, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. The Lime Lite
- Rating: 4.5/5 (652 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1054 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: New American
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#6. Heirloom
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2658 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8398 North Fresno St. Ste 101 Fresno, California
- Categories: New American
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#5. Se帽or Aj铆 Peruvian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6701 North Milburn Ave. Ste 130 Fresno, California
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian
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#4. The Craft House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (848 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 836 Pollasky Ave. Clovis, California
- Categories: Gastropubs, Fish & Chips, American
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#3. Bay Leaf Indian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4368 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Indian
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#2. MOTO Delicatessen & Bodega
- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 North Echo Ave. Fresno, California
- Categories: Delis, Grocery, Sandwiches
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#1. Oiza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 190 East El Camino Fresno, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Cocktail Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
