Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Island 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 Grand Island, 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. Lee's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 West US Hwy 30 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American
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#28. El Toro
- Rating: 3.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3425 West State St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Fuji Steak House
- Rating: 3.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Diers Ave. Ste 200 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#26. Pam's Pub & Grub
- Rating: 3.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2848 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American
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#25. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.3/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 Wilmar Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American
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#24. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, fast food
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#23. Red Lobster
- Rating: 3.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 West 13th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood, American
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#22. Texas T Bone
- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#21. Tso's Asian Buffet
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2250 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Buffets
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#20. Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
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#19. Chicken Coop Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Bars, American
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#18. PepperJax Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: American, Cheesesteaks
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#17. Napoli's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Ramada Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
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#16. Balz Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3421 State St. Ste 2 Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#15. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Allen Drive Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop
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#14. Bonzai Beach Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
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#13. Sin City Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#12. Tommy's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#11. Wave Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Wasabi Bistro
- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2435 North Diers Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
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#9. Coney Island Lunch Room
- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 East 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Diners, New American, Burgers
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#8. Sutter Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Restaurants
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#7. Jims Gyros
- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 North Webb Road Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Greek
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#6. Farmer's Daughter Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 North Walnut St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#5. Tacos Las Palmas
- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 645 South Locust St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. La Mexicana Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East 4th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. The Chocolate Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 West 3rd St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#2. Noodle House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2004 North Broadwell Ave. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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#1. Tacos Los Hermanos
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 602 West 4th St. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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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.
