Top-rated fast-casual restaurants
The highest-rated spots in our directory, ranked by average rating and review volume.
Slice Garden
Asian Fusion · Dallas, TXGrove Garden
Burgers · Las Vegas, NVChar Kitchen
Tacos & Mexican · Phoenix, AZCasa Co.
BBQ · Austin, TXThe Kitchen
Sandwiches · San Antonio, TXBig Public House
Burgers · San Diego, CABig Garden
Sushi & Poke · San Diego, CASmoke & Co.
Burgers · Pittsburgh, PARoost Stop
Breakfast & Brunch · Cincinnati, OHSpruce Parlor
BBQ · Boston, MARidge Parlor
Salads & Bowls · Miami, FLHoly Spot
Pizza · Austin, TXCoast Co.
Chicken & Wings · Columbus, OHGrove Yard
Breakfast & Brunch · Las Vegas, NVLocal Stop
Burgers · Seattle, WABrick Parlor
Mediterranean · Indianapolis, INEmber House
Tacos & Mexican · Seattle, WAGrove & Co.
Chicken & Wings · Cincinnati, OHStack & Co.
Salads & Bowls · San Francisco, CAHometown Room
Salads & Bowls · Charlotte, NCDaily Public House
Burgers · Cincinnati, OHValley Express
Sushi & Poke · Philadelphia, PASlice Table
Mediterranean · Seattle, WAEmber Yard
About this list
These are the fast-casual operators that consistently earn high ratings across hundreds — sometimes thousands — of reviews. A high rating in fast-casual is a meaningful signal because the category is unforgiving: portion sizes, speed, value and consistency all have to be dialed in, and customers don't hesitate to leave a one-star review when any of those slip. The spots on this list have figured out how to stay above 4.4 stars across a meaningful sample size, which usually means the food is genuinely good, the service is reliable, and the price feels fair for what shows up on the tray.
This list is updated as we add new restaurants and as ratings and pricing shift in our directory. If you have a spot we should consider adding, please send us a note.