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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Allen, TX by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Talia's Cafe with a 4.7-star rating from 1,976 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 95/100. Also in the top tier: Fairview Farmers and First Watch. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Allen is 4.5 stars from 1,234 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Allen range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 22, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse stands out as the top-ranked option due to its consistent high ratings and popularity among diners in Allen.
Most Reviewed
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
A high review count indicates broad customer experience and reliability, making it a trusted choice for first-time visitors.
For a well-rounded dining experience with a lively atmosphere, BJ's is a safe bet; if you prefer a quieter, more intimate meal, consider Talia's Cafe or Tutto Gustoso Allen.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,234
Avg reviews
Jun 22, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Known for 4.7 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews, this Allen restaurant is a local favorite.
1255 W Exchange Pkwy Ste. 160, Allen, TX 75013, USAA local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews.
441 E Stacy Rd, Fairview, TX 75069, USAFamily-owned restaurant in Allen with a 4.7-star rating from over 700 reviews.
190 E Stacy Rd Suite 500, Allen, TX 75002, USARestaurants Rankings in Allen, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Talia's Cafe1255 W Exchange Pkwy Ste. 160, Allen, TX 75013, USA | 4.7★ | 1,976 |
| #2 | Fairview Farmers441 E Stacy Rd, Fairview, TX 75069, USA | 4.6★ | 1,330 |
| #3 | First Watch190 E Stacy Rd Suite 500, Allen, TX 75002, USA | 4.7★ | 726 |
| #4 | Canyon Bar & Grill777 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA | 4.2★ | 6 |
| #5 | Kelly's at the Village190 E Stacy Rd Suite 1204, Allen, TX 75002, USA | 4.4★ | 1,709 |
| #6 | Village Burger Bar957 Garden Park Drive, Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA | 4.4★ | 1,491 |
| #7 | Portillo's Allen1955 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013, USA | 4.1★ | 1,063 |
| #8 | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse190 E Stacy Rd STE 3300, Allen, TX 75002, USA | 4.1★ | 2,620 |
| #9 | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen190 E Stacy Rd Ste 900, Allen, TX 75002, USA | 4.0★ | 2,793 |
| #10 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar1851 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013, USA | 4.5★ | 3,593 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Allen
Solid 4.2-star rating from 6 reviews for a restaurant in Allen, TX.
777 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars from over 1,700 Google reviews.
190 E Stacy Rd Suite 1204, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Shoppers praise this spot, earning a strong 4.4★ average from over 1,400 reviews.
957 Garden Park Drive, Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Solid 4.1-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews in Allen, TX.
1955 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Highly rated restaurant in Allen with over 2,600 Google reviews averaging 4.1 stars.
190 E Stacy Rd STE 3300, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Thousands of Google reviewers give this Allen restaurant a solid 4.0-star average rating.
190 E Stacy Rd Ste 900, Allen, TX 75002, USA
4.5 stars from over 3,500 reviews, reflecting consistently high customer satisfaction.
1851 N Central Expy, Allen, TX 75013, USA
A popular Allen restaurant with a strong 4.7-star rating from over 1,300 reviews.
9 Prestige Cir, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Allen, TX diner with 4.5 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews.
2540 North Watters Road #180, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Solid 4.3-star rating from nearly 1,000 Google reviews in Allen, TX.
939 W Stacy Rd #160, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from over 400 Google reviews in Allen, TX.
210 Central Expy S #78, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Solid 4.3-star rating from over 300 Google reviews for this Allen restaurant.
146 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from hundreds of glowing Google reviews in Allen, TX.
842 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA
4.7-star rating from over 1,500 reviews makes this Allen restaurant a trusted local choice.
201 E Bethany Dr #1, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Known for strong local reviews with a 4.7-star rating from over 100 Google reviews.
803 E Main St # G, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Solid 4.1-star rating from hundreds of reviews in Allen, TX.
239 Town Pl, Fairview, TX 75069, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from over 900 Google reviews from local diners.
210 Central Expy S #89, Allen, TX 75013, USA
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Restaurants in Allen, TX — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talia's Cafe | 95/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,976 |
| 2 | Fairview Farmers | 93/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,330 |
| 3 | First Watch | 95/100 | 4.7 ★ | 726 |
| 4 | Canyon Bar & Grill | 67/100 | 4.2 ★ | 6 |
| 5 | Kelly's at the Village | 90/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,709 |
| 6 | Village Burger Bar | 81/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,491 |
| 7 | Portillo's Allen | 76/100 | 4.1 ★ | 1,063 |
| 8 | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | 76/100 | 4.1 ★ | 2,620 |
| 9 | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | 75/100 | 4.0 ★ | 2,793 |
| 10 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | 92/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,593 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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