Highest-rated restaurants in Saginaw 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 Saginaw, 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.
#30. Culver's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5369 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
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#29. The Original Levis Saloon
- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5800 Brockway Drive Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Tex-Mex, New American
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#28. Flannigans Irish Pub & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7734 Gratiot Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Irish Pub, American, Wraps
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#27. Rio Luna Tacos & Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4570 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Bringer Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 516 West Genesee Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
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#25. The Tangy Crab
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4695 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood
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#24. Sombreros Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2903 Pierce Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Cazadores Saginaw
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4751 Fashion Square Mall Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits, New Mexican Cuisine
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#22. Milano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3085 Bay Road Ste 14 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
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#21. Retro Rocks
- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South Hamilton St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Tapas/Small Plates
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#20. Spucky's Subs & Coneys
- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5605 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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#19. Huron Fish
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 Gratiot Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
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#18. Fuzzy's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1924 Court St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Old Town Drive-In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 South Granger St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, fast food
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#16. Shahi Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
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#15. Alejandro's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3072 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood
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#14. Valerie's Downtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 216 South Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American
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#13. Pasong's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Noodles
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#12. Intermission Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Bay St. Ste 2 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
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#11. Taste Of Punjab
- Rating: 4.4/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4070 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
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#10. Baldwin's Smokehouse Barbeque
- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3316 East Holland Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Bytes Fusion Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 5656 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Pakistani, Halal, Asian Fusion
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#8. Arabilla Mediterranean Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2831 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Grocery, Delis
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#7. Italia Cucina Familiare
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 4882 Gratiot Road Ste 8 Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#6. Liquid Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 118 North Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: American
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#5. Big O Burgers & Barbecue
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4072 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue
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#4. Fralias
- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Delis
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#3. Artisan Urban Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 417 Hancock St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: New American
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#2. Nori's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5055 State St. Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#1. Peter and Chias House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
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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.
