The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Tyler's powerful voice and the nostalgic yet fresh production.

The singles "When the Lights Go Down," "Dreams Are Not Enough," and "Stuck to My Guns" highlighted the album's blend of classic rock and contemporary pop sounds.

Tyler told Ultimate Classic Rock she felt "When the Lights Go Down" had a similar sound to the music of Bruce Springsteen and Rod Stewart.

Tyler met Rojas at the Vatican's Concerto di Natale in December 2019, where both had been invited to perform in the presence of Pope Francis.

[11] On 8 March 2021, Tyler published a video on TikTok explaining her reasons for recording "Stronger Than a Man" to mark International Women's Day.

"[24] In a review of the single, Retro Pop described the title track as "a slice of 80's new wave perfection," featuring "pulsing synths and a harmony laden sing-a-long chorus that proves irresistible.

"[27] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal stated that Tyler "proves that she is like a fine wine, where her harking and heavenly voice only gets better with age and experience," describing the album as "eclectic.

[18] The Scotsman critic Fiona Shepherd called the album "a patchy playlist of covers and originals," but noted "I’m Only Guilty (Of Loving You)" as a strong moment.

[26] Onet Muzyka critic Bartosz Sąder noted that The Best Is Yet to Come is "not as expressive" as Tyler's previous albums, but that her "hoarse vocal fits perfectly into the style of the 80's-inspired songs.