Highest-rated Restaurants in Bowling Green by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, 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.

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#30. Tony's of Bowling Green

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 556 Hub Blvd. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Seafood
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#29. Lisa's Fifth Street Diner

- Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 430 Center St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Local Taco

- Rating: 4.2/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 430 US-31 Bypass Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Geno's Italian Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1751 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#26. Thai Thai

- Rating: 4.2/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 712 Chestnut St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai
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#25. Cambridge Market & Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 830 Fairview Ave. Ste A4 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Caterers, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#24. The Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1129 College St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: American, Mediterranean
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#23. Just Love Coffee Cafe - Bowling Green, KY

- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1640 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
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#22. Pub By Novo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 Scottsville Road Ste 127 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American
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#21. Chaney's Dairy Barn

- Rating: 4.3/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9191 Nashville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad, Sandwiches
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#20. Café Italia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1567 Old Louisville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian
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#19. Teresa's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 509 Gordon Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Burger & Bowl

- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1131 Fairview Ave. Ste 104 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Burgers
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#17. Sam's Gyros

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 741 Campbell Lane Ste 124 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
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#16. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 651 US 31 Bypass Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
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#15. Novo Dolce

- Rating: 4.4/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 31-W Bypass Ste 101 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Gastropubs, American, Cocktail Bars
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#14. 440 Main

- Rating: 4.4/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 East Main Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Bars, Southern, Cajun/Creole
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#13. Anna's Restaurant & Event Venue

- Rating: 4.4/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 1202 State St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Venues & Event Spaces
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#12. Alley Pub & Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 422 East Main Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs
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#11. MexOut

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Veterans Memorial Lane Ste 109 Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Yuki Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 Iron Skillet Court Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#9. Gerard's 1907 Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 935 College St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
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