Highest-rated restaurants in Montgomery 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 Montgomery, 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. So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ

– Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1633 Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Korean, Barbeque
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Taste Too

– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 79 Commerce St. Ste East Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Fatman’s Smokehouse BBQ

– Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1660 Federal Drive Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sweet Rice

– Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2735 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Cafes, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Stockyard Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4500 Mobile Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: New American, Southern, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. City Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 5251 Hampstead High St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Plant Bae

– Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 175 Lee St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Burgers, Juice Bars & Smoothies
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Mrs B’s Home Cooking

– Rating: 4.5/5 (271 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 415 Airbase Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Soul Food, Southern
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Taste

– Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 5251 Hampstead High St. Ste 100 Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Joe’s Again Buffalo Wings & Rib City

– Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 654 West Fairview Ave. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Southern, Barbeque
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Greg’s Breakfast Bar

– Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3407 Norman Bridge Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Vintage Year

– Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 405 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. Taqueria “El Campesino”

– Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1550 Mount Meigs Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. 5 Points Deli & Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1010 East Fairview Ave. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Delis, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Gail’s Down the Street Cafe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2741 Zelda Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ravello Ristorante

– Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 36 Commerce St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Vicki’s Lunch Van

– Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 106 Coliseum Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. J. W. Beverette’s Soul Food

– Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
– Address: 1172 South Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Southern, Soul Food
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. El Taco Shop

– Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3271 Malcom Drive Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. Saffron Indian Kitchen

– Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
– Address: 8868 Minnie Brown Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Indian
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Scott Street Deli

– Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 412 Scott St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Delis
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. Hamburger King

– Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 547 South Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Burgers, fast food
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Kung Food Panda

– Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2787 Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Chinese
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Sushi Box

– Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
– Address: 7220 Halcyon Park Drive Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Poke
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Brenda’s Bar B Q Pit

– Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1457 Mobile Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Barbeque
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. D’ Road Cafe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (273 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 121 Montgomery St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mama’s Sack Lunches

– Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 21 South Perry St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Can A Brotha Get A Slice

– Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
– Address: 1935 Mulberry St. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. Locos Taqueria

– Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 92 Knollwood Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. The Pizza Place

– Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3848 Harrison Road Montgomery, Alabama
– Categories: Pizza
– 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.