Highest-rated restaurants in Watertown 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 from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�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 , 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鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Watertown, according to 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. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 3.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20790 State Route 3 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
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#29. Tully's Good Times - Watertown

- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#28. Camino Real Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 821 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Shorty's Place

- Rating: 3.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Diners, American
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#26. Downtown Bistro 108

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Court St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American, Bars
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#25. Fairground Inn Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 852 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Italian
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#24. 1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
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#23. Crystal Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 87 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: American
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#22. Five Guys

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1290 Arsenal Road Ste 6 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#21. Koreana Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26216 Outer Pearl St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Korean
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#20. Lotus Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1283 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#19. The Paddock Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 5 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Pizza
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#18. Jean's Beans

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 Eastern Blvd. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, American
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#17. Cam's Pizzeria - Watertown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Coleman's Corner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 Lawrence St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
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#15. PieZano's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1322 Washington St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#14. The Grille at the Hilton Garden Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Hilton Garden Inn 1290 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#13. Pete's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Breen Ave. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#12. Holy Smokes Bourbon and BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 32 Public Square Watertown, New York
- Categories: Barbeque
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#11. Time Warp Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Pubs, American
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#10. Celest Jamaican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 23746 New York 342 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Caribbean
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#9. Craft 836 Canteen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 836 Coffeen St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: American
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#8. Vito's Gourmet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Public Sq Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#7. The Mustard Seed: Natural Market & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 969 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Organic Stores
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#6. Wish Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#5. Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Public Square Watertown, New York
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
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#4. Starch Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 320 State St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Cafes
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#3. Flavors of The Philippines

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 568 Bradley St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Filipino
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#2. B-Hat's Curry House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Arsenal St. Ste 14 Watertown, New York
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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#1. Bad Apple Saloon

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 545 Arsenal St. Watertown, New York
- Categories: Bars, Soup, American
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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