Highest-rated restaurants in Elmira 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 Elmira, 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.
#27. Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 West Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Panera Bread
- Rating: 3.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 County Road 64 Ste 900 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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#25. Original Italian Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 411 South Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#24. Charleys Cheesesteaks
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 County Route 64 Ste 19d Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, fast food
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#23. Elbow Room
- Rating: 3.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1057 Walnut St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Bars, American
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#22. Curly's Chicken House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Lake Road Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#21. Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3162 Lower Maple Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Diners, Beer Bar
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#20. Pietro & Son
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 West Washington Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#19. Roundin' Third Sports Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 West Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#18. Lib's Supper Club
- Rating: 3.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 West 5th St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Steakhouses
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#17. Barb's Soups On Café
- Rating: 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 College Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Soup, Salad, Sandwiches
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#16. Vincenzo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 North Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#15. Charlie's Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Hoffman St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American
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#14. Hill Top Inn
- Rating: 3.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Jerusalem Hill Road Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American, Cafes
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#13. Anne's Pancakes Natural & Vegetarian Foods
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 South Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Pancakes
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#12. Five Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 County Rt 64 Ste 110 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#11. Kyoto Hibachi & Seafood
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 830 County Road 64 Elmira, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Seafood
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#10. Rye Bar & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 365 Davis St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American
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#9. Ill Eagle Taphouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 200 East Church St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Soup, Beer Bar, Pizza
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#8. Patrick's Elmira New York
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 College Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: New American, Pubs
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#7. Anderson's Cozy Corner Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 West Washington Ave. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Diners
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#6. 1157 North
- Rating: 4.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1157 North Main St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Italian, American
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#5. Turtle Leaf Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#4. Beijing Garden
- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 West Gray St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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#3. The Starlite Room
- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3018 Lake Road Elmira, New York
- Categories: Bars, Sandwiches, Pizza
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#2. Siam Elephants Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 200 West Water St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#1. M & M Red Hots
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Baldwin St. Elmira, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Coffee & Tea
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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.
