Highest-rated restaurants in Jefferson City 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Jefferson City, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Veit's Pub and Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2314 Lorenzo Greene Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Pubs
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#29. Nicks Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1507 East McCarty St. Ste A Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#28. Hunan Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1416 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#27. O'Donoghue's Steaks and Seafood

- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
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#26. Sawaddee Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 3.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
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#25. Theo's Midtown

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 West McCarty St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Sandwiches
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#24. Oscar's Classic Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2118 Schotthill Woods Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Diners
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#23. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2103 Missouri Blvd. Ste A Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: American, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#22. Lutz's Famous BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3505 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue
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#21. West Main Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1931 West Main St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#20. Ecco Lounge

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: American
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#19. Mel's Country Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2411 Industrial Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes
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#18. The Old Brick House Deli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2421H West Edgewood Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
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#17. Arris' Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#16. Das Steinhaus

- Rating: 4.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1436 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: German, Beer Bar, Karaoke
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#15. Bandana's Bar-B-Q and Catering

- Rating: 4.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2336 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue
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#14. Love Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
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#13. Dukes On The Blvd

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2125 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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#12. Sweet Smoke BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3530 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. The Grand Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American
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#10. Towne Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New American
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#9. Yanis Coffee Zone

- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Middle Eastern
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#8. Pita Pit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2727 West Edgewood Ste 102 Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Mediterranean
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#7. Pizza Underground

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 202 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
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#6. Paddy Malone's Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 West Main St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
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#5. High Rise Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#4. Sweet Smoke BBQ - Downtown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. The Curry N Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 Ellis Blvd. Unit U Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, Barbecue, Vegetarian
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#2. Taqueria El Tapatio

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3600 Country Club Drive Capital Mall Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos
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#1. JQ's On High

- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 911 East High St. Jefferson City, Missouri
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Burgers
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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