Highest-rated restaurants in Elizabethtown 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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Elizabethtown, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Shogun

– Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 200 Commerce Drive Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Family Buffet

– Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 121 Towne Drive Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Chinese
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. The Toasted Yolk Cafe- Elizabethtown

– Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1507 North Dixie Hwy Ste 101 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. Las Chalupas

– Rating: 3.5/5 (54 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1007 North Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Deez Butts

– Rating: 3.5/5 (84 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 654 East Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. Texas Roadhouse

– Rating: 3.5/5 (153 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 207 Commerce Drive Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Green Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

– Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 902 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Chinese
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sim Steak and Sushi

– Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2407 Ring Road Ste 131 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Etown

– Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 114 South Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. McAlister’s Deli

– Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4031 North Dixie Highway US31 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Delis, Salad, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Impellizzeri’s

– Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 14 Public Square Ste 100 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Pizza, Italian
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

– Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 135 The Lp Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. Bub’s Cafe

– Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 611 West Poplar St. Ste B3 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. Mi Jalisco

– Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2414 Ring Road Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Papi’s Tacos

– Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
– Address: 45 Public Square Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Chick-fil-A

– Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1840 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Los Nopales

– Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1306 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. El Acapulco

– Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 918 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Back Home Restaurant

– Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 251 West Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Comfort Food, Burgers, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mark’s Feed Store

– Rating: 4.0/5 (208 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4021 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Barbeque, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. J.R. Neighbors

– Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 75 Public Square Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. Hong Kong

– Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 600 North Miles St. Ste 5 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Chinese
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar

– Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1609 North Dixie Hwy Ste 102 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Indian, Bars, Buffets
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Wasabi

– Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1509 North Dixie Hwy Ste 109 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Gulf Coast Connection Seafood Market

– Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 321 South Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Seafood Markets
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. 2B Thai

– Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3040 Ring Road Ste 102 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Thai
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Little Charlie’s Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
– Address: 2030 North Dixie Hwy Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Gyro House

– Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1509 North Dixie Hwy Ste 101 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. Woo Hoo II

– Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 420 North Mulberry St. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Greek, Sandwiches, fast food
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mexico Lindo

– Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1111 North Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, Grocery
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.