Highest-rated restaurants in Gadsden 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 Gadsden, 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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#22. LongHorn Steakhouse

– Rating: 3.0/5 (51 reviews)
– Address: 943 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Jefferson’s Restaurant

– Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 529 Broad St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: American, Chicken Wings, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Super Hibachi Buffet Grill

– Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 127 River Road Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Buffets, Chinese, Japanese
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Downtown Chief

– Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
– Address: 210 Locust St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: American, Burgers, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

– Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 1001 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Japanese
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Tapatio Mexican II

– Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1504 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Old Mexico Cantina & Grille

– Rating: 3.5/5 (97 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 93 Walker St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Barney’s Roadhouse

– Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
– Address: 4405 Journey Place Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Southern, Seafood, Steakhouses
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mater’s Pizza & Pasta Emporium

– Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 329 Locust St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Burger 101

– Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
– Address: 101 East Broad St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Rock N Roll Sushi

– Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
– Address: 504 Broad St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Golden China

– Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 957 West Meighan Blvd. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Barone’s Pizza and Arcade

– Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 407 George Wallace Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza, Buffets
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. C & J’s Crab Shack & Bar

– Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1504 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Top O the River

– Rating: 4.0/5 (198 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1606 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Blackstone Pub & Eatery

– Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 525 Broad St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Music Venues
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Pruett’s Bar-B-Q

– Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1617 Rainbow Drive Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Rail Public House

– Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 538 Broad St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Bars, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Little Bridge Marina

– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 70 Whorton Bend Road Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. El Patron

– Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 607 East Meighan Blvd. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. Harp & Clover

– Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 124 Court St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Irish, Southern, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. Kati Thai Cuisine

– Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 102 Eble St. Gadsden, Alabama
– Categories: Thai
– 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.