Highest-rated Restaurants in Appleton by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Appleton 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 Appleton, 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. Thai Ginger Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1619 West College Ave. Ste F Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
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#29. Bowl Ninety-One

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pan Asian, Desserts, Ramen
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#28. Camelot Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Barbecue
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#27. Draft Gastropub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 664 West Ridgeview Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Gastropubs
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#26. Chicago Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 South Locust St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#25. Home Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Karaoke, Burgers
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#24. Pierri Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 815 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Mark's East Side

- Rating: 4.3/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1405 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Steakhouses, German, Seafood
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#22. The Tipsy Taco & Tequila Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 129 South Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Seafood
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#21. Tempest Coffee Collective

- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 181 South Riverheath Way Ste 1100 Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Urban Modern Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 800 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, New American, Pizza
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#19. Basil Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1513 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai, Asian Fusion
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#18. Copper Rock Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 West College Ave. Ste B Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#17. Fronteras Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2311 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. My Lee's Egg Roll House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 North Richmond St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
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#15. Taco House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 135 East Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. Carmella's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian
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#13. Schreiner's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2437 South Oneida St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners
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#12. Mai's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 South Memorial Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Delis, Asian Fusion, Thai
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#11. Ellinor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1016 East Pacific St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#10. SAP Brunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 708 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#9. Josef's Gyros Kabob

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 Soldiers Sq Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#8. 592 Korean Bbq

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4421 West Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Bubble Tea
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#7. ACOCA Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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