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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Ponder, TX by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Houlihan's with a 4.3-star rating from 1,099 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 88/100. Also in the top tier: Birista House Denton and Picone. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Ponder is 4.5 stars from 1,494 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Ponder range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 13, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Restaurants
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
3120 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201, USAA solid 4.1-star rating from nearly 500 Google reviews makes this a reliable Denton dining choice.
321 W Hickory St Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USAEarning a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 650 Google reviews.
702 S Elm St, Denton, TX 76201, USARestaurants Rankings in Ponder, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Houlihan's3120 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.3★ | 1,099 |
| #2 | Birista House Denton321 W Hickory St Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.1★ | 483 |
| #3 | Picone702 S Elm St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.8★ | 652 |
| #4 | 940s Kitchen and Cocktails219 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.3★ | 1,387 |
| #5 | Osteria il Muro311 W Congress St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.8★ | 568 |
| #6 | L'Amitié Bistro529 Bolivar St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.6★ | 247 |
| #7 | Cartwright's Ranch House111 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.5★ | 2,804 |
| #8 | Saltgrass Steak House1516 Centre Pl Dr, Denton, TX 76205, USA | 4.2★ | 492 |
| #9 | LSA Burger Co.113 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.6★ | 5,620 |
| #10 | Graffiti Pasta118 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA | 4.5★ | 1,140 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Ponder
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 1,300 Google reviews reflects consistent local satisfaction.
219 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
A 4.8-star rating from 568 Google reviews makes this a top choice in Denton.
311 W Congress St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Known for a strong 4.6-star rating from over 240 Google reviews.
529 Bolivar St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 2,800 Google reviews in Denton.
111 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
4.2 stars from nearly 500 Google reviews, a trusted local choice in Denton.
1516 Centre Pl Dr, Denton, TX 76205, USA
4.6 stars from over 5,600 reviews make this a trusted Denton dining choice.
113 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,100 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
118 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
4.5 stars from nearly 20 reviews; a popular choice in Denton.
122 N Locust St Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars from over 1,700 Google reviews.
600 N Locust St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from nearly 2,000 Google reviews confirms consistent quality.
214 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Rated 4.8 stars from nearly 200 reviews, this local gem is a top choice.
204 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Highly rated with 4.5 stars from over 2,000 local reviews in Denton.
113 Industrial St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
A local favorite with 410 reviews averaging an exceptional 4.8-star rating.
215 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76201, USA
Earned a solid 4.4-star rating from nearly 100 Google reviews.
1105 E University Dr, Denton, TX 76209, USA
This Denton restaurant has a 4.4-star rating from 5,720 Google reviews.
2817 S I-35E, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Consistently rated 4.2 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews in Denton.
3250 I-35E, Denton, TX 76210, USA
4.1 stars across 1,100 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd, Denton, TX 76210, USA
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Restaurants in Ponder, TX — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houlihan's | 88/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,099 |
| 2 | Birista House Denton | 85/100 | 4.1 ★ | 483 |
| 3 | Picone | 97/100 | 4.8 ★ | 652 |
| 4 | 940s Kitchen and Cocktails | 80/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,387 |
| 5 | Osteria il Muro | 97/100 | 4.8 ★ | 568 |
| 6 | L'Amitié Bistro | 93/100 | 4.6 ★ | 247 |
| 7 | Cartwright's Ranch House | 83/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,804 |
| 8 | Saltgrass Steak House | 86/100 | 4.2 ★ | 492 |
| 9 | LSA Burger Co. | 93/100 | 4.6 ★ | 5,620 |
| 10 | Graffiti Pasta | 83/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,140 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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