Highest-rated restaurants in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, 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. Boba Lounge and cafe

– Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1542 US 31 West Bypass Ste 6 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Geno’s Italian Deli

– Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1751 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Five Guys

– Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1689 Campbell Lane Ste 500 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Burgers, fast food
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. El Mazatlan

– Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 600 US 31W Byp Ste 21 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

– Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 1771 Campbell Lane Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Chicken Shop, fast food
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. Local Taco

– Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 430 US-31 Bypass Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Thai Thai

– Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 712 Chestnut St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Thai
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Lisa’s 5th Street Diner

– Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 430 Center St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. Just Love Coffee Cafe

– Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1640 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Bistro

– Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1129 College St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: American, Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Teresa’s Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 509 Gordon Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. Culver’s

– Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4903 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Burgers, fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mission BBQ

– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 2631 Scottsville Road Ste 3216 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Barbeque, New American, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. Burger & Bowl

– Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1131 Fairview Ave. Ste 104 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Donatos Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 861 Fairview Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pub By Novo

– Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2425 Scottsville Road Ste 127 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Sports Bars, New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Sam’s Gyros

– Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 741 Campbell Lane Ste 124 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Chaney’s Dairy Barn

– Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 9191 Nashville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Salad, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Novo Dolce

– Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 651 31-W Bypass Ste 101 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Gastropubs, American, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. 440 Main

– Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 440 West Main St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Bars, Southern, Cajun/Creole
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Azzip Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 651 US 31 Bypass Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Salad, Pizza
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. MexOut

– Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 555 Veterans Memorial Lane Ste 109 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. Anna’s Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
– Address: 1202 State St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Italian
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. Yuki Japanese Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 151 Iron Skillet Court Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Gerard’s 1907 Tavern

– Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 935 College St. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: New American, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Alley Pub & Pizza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
– Address: 422 East Main Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Pizza, Pubs
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Concon’s

– Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 1924 Russellville Road Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Great American Donut Shop

– Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 901 US 31W Byp Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Bike Rack Bistro

– Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 855 Broadway Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: New American, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. India Oven

– Rating: 5.0/5 (253 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1755 Scottsville Road Ste 2 Bowling Green, Kentucky
– Categories: Indian, Salad, Seafood
– 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.