The best restaurants in Lima
34 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsRooted in its original Beer Barrel style pizza but rocking an expansive made-from-scratch menu, Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill pairs signature…
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsCancun Mexican restaurant Lima
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Cancun Mexican Restaurant brings Lima legit flavor with fresh guacamole, street corn, and sizzling fajitas, plus…
Cancun Mexican restaurant Lima
RestaurantsGinger Asian Kitchen Lima
RestaurantsWhether you’re feeling spicy Thai curry, classic Chinese takeout favorites, or a sushi roll situation, Ginger Asian Kitchen Lima keeps it…
Ginger Asian Kitchen Lima
RestaurantsOld City Prime
RestaurantsOld City Prime pairs serious, perfectly seared steaks with a lively lounge vibe, where dueling pianos, jazz, and tribute bands keep the…
Old City Prime
RestaurantsShawnee Station
RestaurantsWhen a craving hits, Shawnee Station keeps it simple and stellar. Their fresh, never-frozen Station Burger checks every box, and the…
Shawnee Station
RestaurantsThe Olde Thyme Pantry
RestaurantsCraving quality without the fuss? The Olde Thyme Pantry is a specialty grocery and deli with bulk staples, fresh baked goods, and legit…
The Olde Thyme Pantry
RestaurantsMilano Café
RestaurantsFamily owned since 1931 and proudly Lima’s oldest family-owned restaurant, Milano Café serves old world recipes with a modern twist, from…
Milano Café
RestaurantsFuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar
RestaurantsFuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients to Lima with beautifully crafted sushi, sizzling hibachi, and a…
Fuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar
RestaurantsHot Head Burritos
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to be quick but not boring this week, Hot Head Burritos lets you build burritos, bowls or tacos exactly how you like…
Hot Head Burritos
RestaurantsNonno's Cellar
RestaurantsStep down into Nonno's Cellar for brick-arch coziness, great music, and an intimate vibe that feels like you scored the best table in town.…
Nonno's Cellar
RestaurantsBellacino's Pizza & Grinders
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its pizzas & oversized sandwiches served in modest surroundings.
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
RestaurantsOld Barn Indian Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsOld Barn Indian Restaurant & Bar is your move this week for a rotating lunch buffet packed with fresh curries, naan, and vegetarian…
Old Barn Indian Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFat Jack's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen cooking sounds like a chore, Fat Jack's Pizza steps in with made-to-order pies, saucy wings, stacked sandwiches, plus BBQ dishes that…
Fat Jack's Pizza
RestaurantsCasa Lu Al
RestaurantsCasa Lu Al is the revival of a Lima Italian classic, turning cravings into comfort with menus for lunch, dinner, dessert, and drinks. If…
Casa Lu Al
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsQ BBQ & Fixin's
RestaurantsQ BBQ & Fixin's is calling your name this week with smoked meats, kickin fixin's, cocktails, and a brisket trifecta smoked, corned, and…
Q BBQ & Fixin's
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsFazoli's
RestaurantsFast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Fazoli's
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsEl Cazador Bar and Grill 1
RestaurantsWhen tacos and a cold drink are calling, El Cazador Bar and Grill keeps it simple with authentic, affordable Mexican classics, hearty…
El Cazador Bar and Grill 1
RestaurantsLock Sixteen Steakhouse
RestaurantsLocally owned and proudly Lima, Lock Sixteen Steakhouse dishes out tender steaks, familiar seafood favorites, and a menu so big choosing is…
Lock Sixteen Steakhouse
RestaurantsWings and Rings
RestaurantsModern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Wings and Rings
RestaurantsBeer Barrel Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsWhen the week needs a reset, Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill has you covered with their original Beer Barrel style pies, made-from-scratch apps,…
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
Restaurants318 Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants318 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Lima pours craft and domestic beers, shakes up proper cocktails, and builds the kind of juicy burgers that…
318 Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsHappy Daz
RestaurantsLima legends know when you need crispy bacon bliss and a thick shake, Happy Daz delivers. The new S'mores Milkshake is pure summer…
Happy Daz
RestaurantsBella Notta's Pizza
RestaurantsBuilt on fresh daily dough and a sauce locals swear by, Bella Notta's Pizza nails the classics and the fun stuff... think Deluxe and…
Bella Notta's Pizza
RestaurantsOld Barn Restaurant & Event Center
RestaurantsOld Barn Restaurant & Event Center is teasing a return, and Lima loyalists know what that could mean. Keep an eye on their updates this…
Old Barn Restaurant & Event Center
RestaurantsYamato West
RestaurantsYamato West keeps Lima happily fed with sizzling hibachi sets that include soup, salad, fried rice, and soba, plus a deep sushi lineup from…
Yamato West
RestaurantsLa Charreada
RestaurantsLa Charreada keeps it simple and satisfying with fresh, authentically made favorites that hit the spot after a long day. Voted the region’s…
La Charreada
RestaurantsThai Jasmine
RestaurantsLima’s Thai Jasmine deals in bold, made-to-order Thai, from basil-kissed gaprow and tamarind tofu to that sleeper hit, beef macadamia.…
Thai Jasmine
RestaurantsYamato East
RestaurantsCraving a low-key roll night or hibachi without the fuss, Yamato East keeps Lima fed with fresh rolls, fried rice, and bento boxes. Order…
Yamato East
RestaurantsRigali's Pizza Village
RestaurantsBetween thin, regular or thick crust, saucy Spaghetti Pizza, and that dangerously good Cheesy Garlic Butter Pizza, Rigali's Pizza Village…
Rigali's Pizza Village
RestaurantsBeer Barrel Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsCraving an easy win this week, Lima? Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill nails it with their original Beer Barrel style pies, made-from-scratch apps,…
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
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Social House
RestaurantsSocial House turns a former open-air bus shelter into a bright, glass-wrapped hangout where burgers, shrimp and grits, and even beignets…
205 S Central Ave
“Social House turns a former open-air bus shelter into a bright, glass-wrapped hangout where burgers, shrimp and grits, and even beignets land next to crafty cocktails and microbrews. Go for the relaxed, local energy with occasional live music and a menu that balances comfort and a little flourish.”
From the Lima newsletter, September 12, 2026