Highest-rated restaurants in Huntsville 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 Huntsville, 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. Taqueria El Cazador

– Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3414 Governors Drive Ste 530 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

– Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 964 Airport Road Southwest Ste 4 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Japanese, Salad, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Betty Mae’s

– Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2007 North Memorial Pkwy Ste L Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. Viet House Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 975 Airport Road Southwest Ste B2 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Asian Fusion
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint – Huntsville

– Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 123 North Side Sq Ste 100 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Burgers, American, Beer Bar
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. DJs Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 378 Ryland Pike Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Tulum Cantina & Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 671 Martin Road Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Chef Will the Palate

– Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks, Vegetarian
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Supper Heroes

– Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1812 Winchester Road Northeast Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pofta Buna International

– Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
– Address: 2211 Seminole Drive Southwest Door 14 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Cafes, Creperies, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Southern Egg Cafe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
– Address: 7900 Bailey Cove Road Southeast Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Chop N Fresh

– Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 6125 University Drive Northwest Ste B-12 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. Boarhog’s Barbeque

– Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2118 Hwy 72 East Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: American, Barbeque, Southern
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. Oh Crêpe!

– Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Creperies, Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Viet Cuisine

– Rating: 4.5/5 (297 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 210 Jordan Lane Northwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Vietnamese, Soup
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean

– Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
– Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Stovehouse Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Taqueria Las Adelitas

– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 6212 Madison Pike Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi

– Rating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 201 Jefferson St. Ste A Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mazzara’s Vinoteca

– Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
– Address: 102 Gates Ave. Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Good Company Cafe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
– Address: 7500 Memorial Pkwy Southwest Ste 123 Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Stovehouse

– Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Food Court
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. Church Street Wine Shoppe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 102 Gates Ave. Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Fusion Barbecue

– Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
– Address: 1300 Meridian St. North Ste D Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taqueria Los Jarochos

– Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Burgers, Tacos, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. House of Kabob

– Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1212A Sparkman Drive Northwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern, Halal
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Angel’s Island Coffee

– Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 7538 Memorial Pkwy Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Wraps
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. L’Etoile Patisserie

– Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
– Address: 1214 Meridian St. North Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Los 3 Garcia Taqueria

– Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
– Address: 2007 Memorial Pkwy Northwest Unit K Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Beer Bar, Tacos, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. Peppered Pig

– Rating: 5.0/5 (119 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1305 Four Mile Post Road Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. Barbeque Heaven

– Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
– Address: 119 James Madison Drive Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque
– 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.