4.5+ Stars · Kalamazoo
Highly Rated Restaurants in Kalamazoo, MI
Only the best make this list. These restaurants in Kalamazoo have earned 4.5+ star ratings from real customers — consistently.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Kalamazoo, MI by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Principle Food and Drink with a 4.7-star rating from 1,011 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Zooroona Restaurant and Crow's Nest. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Kalamazoo is 4.6 stars from 1,039 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Kalamazoo range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.6★
Avg rating
1,039
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Principle Food and Drink
230 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Zooroona Restaurant
1710 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Crow's Nest
816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Kalamazoo, MI
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Principle Food and Drink230 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.7★ | 1,011 |
| #2 | Zooroona Restaurant1710 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | 4.6★ | 1,217 |
| #3 | Crow's Nest816 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA | 4.6★ | 2,768 |
| #4 | Brick and Brine100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.7★ | 768 |
| #5 | Rustica236 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.6★ | 605 |
| #6 | 600 Kitchen & Bar600 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.4★ | 1,202 |
| #7 | WL Social House161 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.6★ | 385 |
| #8 | Cravings Corners8107 Vineyard Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | 4.9★ | 196 |
| #9 | The Backyard of Kalamazoo10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | 4.3★ | 569 |
| #10 | Legacy Table Restaurant + Catering234 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | 4.7★ | 136 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Kalamazoo
Brick and Brine
100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Rustica
236 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
600 Kitchen & Bar
600 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
WL Social House
161 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Cravings Corners
8107 Vineyard Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
The Backyard of Kalamazoo
10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Legacy Table Restaurant + Catering
234 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Jack's Beans
1925 Ring Rd N, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
University Roadhouse
1332 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Martell's
3501 Greenleaf Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Roca
247 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
HopCat
300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
The Grazing Table Kalamazoo
123 E South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
GREENHOUSECAFE KALAMAZOO
505 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Burdick's Bar & Grill
1st Floor of Radisson, 100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant
1528 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
The Old Goat Tavern
2731 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
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