50 Best American Restaurants in Gilbert

“From the moment we were seated, the service at Black Bear Diner in Gilbert exceeded expectations; and that was largely thanks to our server, Chase (Aiden). Despite managing a full section, he never made us feel rushed or overlooked. Quite the opposite—he took the time to make us feel genuinely welcome and at home. Chase was not only attentive but also clearly knowledgeable about the menu and options. He carried himself with a confidence that showed he takes pride in his work and truly cares about each guest’s experience. Watching him interact with other tables, it was obvious we weren’t the only ones who appreciated his excellent service—everyone seemed to enjoy his energy. As for the food: no complaints whatsoever. Both of our meals were hot, fresh, and delicious. Great portions, great flavors, and served exactly as ordered. All around, it was a great experience. If you’re heading to this location, I highly recommend asking for Chase, he’s a standout and made our visit even better.“

“It was our date night and the food was delicious!“

“I have been a wine member here for years. Love the wine tastings and always enjoy going in for the wine of the month. There is flexibility to change the tastings for a glass. I am hard of hearing with hearing aids but I can have conversations without struggling whether I am in the dining room or bar. I have great service from a number of servers which include Cade (very personable, makes you feel like you are the only person in the room), Mike (funny), Frank (funny, very knowledgeable of the membership and got me known about the member dinners!) and Greg (funny). I would dine with them all again and have. The wine bar is a fun atmosphere and you get to meet others while you are there. Ciera is new. I love the trivia she brings, knowledgeable of the wines and just very sweet. Stephanie has been there for years, knows her wines and has great suggestions. Greg is one of the managers and also works at the wine bar. He is funny, knows his wines and knows what I like and would not. Coopers Hawk is my go to for all occasions.“

“We ordered takeout last night to support our local businesses. We live down the street and never eaten there before. It was delicious! Everyone was satisfied and truly enjoyed their meals. The burgers were amazing! Pickup was quick and easy. Keep up the amazing work! We'll be back again 🤩“

“excellent service and food last night before our tickets to The Hale bravo to Harry the manager. loved the patio fire for dinner“

“We love this place! It's always hopping on the weekends, especially after 9 AM, so it pays to come early. The servers are fantastic, personable, and attentive. The food is great and the peach ice tea is a favorite. They have a large covered, pet friendly patio with plenty of seating, and the indoor space in this beautiful old home is cozy and pleasant.“

“Great food great staff everyone is super nice 👍“

“Love this location of one of my favorites.
Their pastries are just deliciously amazing.
Took my sister there...I had the Frittata with a side of bacon. My sister had the avocado toast..She finished it!!! She always leaves something in her plate.“

“Great atmosphere and we had the best server! (Tall blonde gentleman) I can’t recall his name but he was awesome!! Food was delish, too!“

“food was great. service was fast and no hiccups with our orders. six of us. enjoyed everything.“

“first time visit and will repeat for sure.“

“Awesome staff. Great food.“

“It’s so good! The family eats here all the time!“

“OHSO is great for large groups and very family friendly. We enjoyed the table tennis while waiting to be seated. The dog friendly patio is so fun.“

“The El Diablo burger was fantastic and the crispy chicken sandwich was amazing as well. Highly recommend!!“

“10/1/2022 just ate breakfast this morning. Had make your own breakfast. Sausage overcooked hard to eat even to cut. Looked darker. Haah brown overcooked. Both sides dark and brittle. Just breaks apart. Egg whites scramble still watery. My granddaughter same sausage patties. My wife same breakfast as mine same problems. We have eaten dinner there so many times. Just awesome. No problem. But this morning don't know. No more breakfast.“

“4/14/2024 Just had an amazing experience with our large group, celebrating my niece's graduation from nursing school. We rented the Heritage Room and it exceeded my expectations. Our server, Nikki (not sure how she spells it! I'm also a Niki and I know that there are 300 diff ways to spell it haha!) was outstanding. So unbelievably helpful, attentive and kind. She handled a group of 26 guests like it was a basic party of 8. She took care of each guest with ease and was quick to respond with food requests. Thanks again, Nikki!!!“

“Great food and service was awesome!“

“Came here for breakfast this morning. We had a great server named Aaron and was also greeted by Theresa both amazing people. The chicken fried steak, stuffed hashbrowns and potato cakes were amazing. Everything was fresh service was fast. Coffee was hot! Highly recommend.“

“The food chefs kiss and 79 cent wings on Thursday can't get better. The decor looked like a dive bar and the chairs were not really comfortable but the floors were not sticky so that's a plus. Our server was okay but we had a table of 8 all women and 1 guy and she catered to him got him multiple drinks extra ranches while the rest of us women sat there with one drink the entire time, no refills. I ordered my dish with a side of Mac and cheese and it was not that great and tasted kinda soapy. But the main point was we were basically done with our meals and then she brought out my side. It was not even busy either so idk. But overall I'd go again for those wings!!!“

“My experience wasn’t the best, but I’m giving 5 stars for the employees… I felt unsafe as another male customer came up to me and started making small talk. I’m about in my 20’s, he was in 40’s. I also made clear that I was way younger, and he still persisted in talking to me, even after looking away multiple times. I literally had to ask the employees if they could hurry my order and they instantly took initiative and allowed me to go to the bar, in which they brought to me directly to avoid him…

I wish I got the employees names. But it was around 7:00pm today, october 22nd. Seriously, the night crew that was here tonight, THANK YOU.“

“Drive thru I can pick up my order without getting out from my car.“

“Walk in and acknowledged in a very professional manner. With a proper reservation we were seated very quickly. You will likely have the feeling that there is no rush to order, appreciated. The food, is outstanding and plentiful, thank you. Along with all that, the service definitely customer focused and leaves one with the sense that your satisfaction is very important. It was a nice evening over dinner.“

“This our second take out order. The wife had surgery and isn't yet able to dine in, but both times we really liked the good food, the staff is friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to be able to dine in soon. Thank you“

“First time there. Restaurant was very nice and clean. Our waiter was awesome, the atmosphere was very pleasant and a nice family place. Food overall was mid. I ordered eggs benedict - the whites on my egg were so runny/raw, instead of ham steak they used sliced ham which wasn't even fried it was cold on top of the english muffin, the sauce was good but overall the best part of the meal was the potatoes which were warm and good., the eggs/ham were room temp if even that. My daughter took me for brunch she likes the place, I wanted to go to a diner, she chose there - I am not a fan. Presentation of the food was nice, but i like my food warm/hot that plate felt like it was sitting there before i was served.“

“Day one of vacation and we're already trying to figure out how many times we can come back! Delicious food, amazing service, and you can't beat the setting! 10/10 recommend finding this place no matter where you are in Arizona!“

“We have been going to Texas Roadhouse next store for years. But for a long while we had to send it back, almost every visit. Usually raw and bland. So finally we had enough, and tried Applebee's.

We tried the back menu 2 meal specials. I was surprised. Been going only here now for the last few months. For over 1/3 less price.

1. Sirloin flavor and texture way better.
2. The side salad twice as big.
3. 2 sides not one. They all taste better as well.
4. Bonus. Their salmon has always been awesome. Better than Pita Jungle at the movie theater. And cheaper too.

Only thing Texas roadhouse had that I miss was the prime rib and rolls. But my wallet seems very happy now. I always leave this Applebee's feeling satisfied. Look on the back of the menu.“

“Dinner was average, overpriced, onion ring taste like they were cooked in old grease, wait staff extremely rude, drinks were so small (half the size of a regular short) and bathrooms were filthy! Kids everywhere! not that I don't like kids but not at a sports bar on a Saturday night. Not going back and do not recommend.“

“Ranelle was our server and what an incredible person. Spot on. The food was amazing. Definitely will be back“

“The owners are nasty ppl that are literally stealing from guests. The "cash discount" is the guest paying the transaction fees. However, they're charging you for debit card transactions that dont exist. They are pocketing that money! They treat employees like garbage, and the kitchen is FILTHY!!!!!! MO NEEDS TO SEE A PSYCHIATRIST.“

“One of my favorite restaurants. Excellent food & service. Katie is a wonderful server. 5 thumbs up!!!!“

“Great atmosphere, great drinks… friendly and welcoming staff“

“Excellent quality of freshly made food. Cooked per order, just like Mom would make. Very friendly staff.“

“The service-very good, the staff were so friendly. The Food was good, everything flavorful and cooked well. The outside was pretty and welcoming and the inside was Very clean, including the bathrooms.“

“Their menu is very different with plenty of options. They have lots of mimosas and they have an amazing Bloody Mary bar. They have about 20 different types of toppers!
They have an app so that you can earn point for discounts. They are only open for breakfast and lunch and on the weekends they have a live DJ. If you expect to have a conversation, then the weekend is not the day to go“

“So sorry to hear that they are closing Aug 22nd. Great food, great staff.“

“The food was good. The service was ok but the communication on how and where to pick up my to go order was unclear. I know where the online /to go order area is but I was told it could be there or they would give it to me at the front counter. Plus when I arrived at the scheduled time on my confirmation it was not ready. I was told it would be five minutes which I understand but I had to ask repeatedly after five minutes because the information I was given was unclear. It would be better service to have your staff keep me posted rather than me having to ask. When I have to ask it feels like I am being impatient or am interrupting them.“

“Fast, friendly service! Love the dancing also!!“

“First time consumer here and on Mother’s Day. I ordered the mimosa flight with chips and salsa. The server and the bartender were very kind and courteous. Downfall, it took a significant amount of time just to place an order for the drinks and then to receive the drinks. Received a glass of water but with the heat - the temperature of the water changed quickly. The server was kind enough to brink be a bigger glass with more ice and water. It was at least 100 outside - the misters were not turned on. That coupled with the time it took for me to receive the mimosa flights and the temperature of the mimosas- I will not be a return customer. **Update - when I arrived there were only 4 other patrons. And my food and drink order still took quite a long time. I had to ask for water glass. Then ask for glass with ice water. The bartender must be a novice - he had to keep looking at something while putting together the mimosa flight - the champagne should have been chilled and was not! Soo many issues now that I am thinking more on my encounter.“

“Excellent service and food. Fun , friendly atmosphere, with great bands 👍“

“Close by, great employee service, very good food. Happy hour has a large number of regulars, and I am one of them.“

“Brunch with Mrs. V. @ one of our fave brunch eateries in downtown Gilbert. Frannie ordered the Chili Verde Benedict which she described as absolutely amazingly. I ordered Juan’s Breakfast Tacos (My go to) which had flavor for days. A beautiful Fall day, 85° and sunny, provided perfect weather for outdoor seating. Our server, Camille, was extraordinarily friendly, and engaging. The GM, Mariam visited our table and presented us with a complimentary cinnamon roll pancake (off their “secret” menu) courtesy of Camille, which was incredibly thoughtful and delicious. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“We showed up on a late sunday morning. The service from the hostess to the bar area to the restaurant were above and beyond. we went early to secure a table for a large party. They set us early and did not mind that our people were fifteen minutes behind us. I've never run into that before...wow. food is always good. Drinks are amazing. Service is beyond. Recommend.“

“After going to a nearby dog park, my family came here to grab a bite to eat. They welcomed our dog and we sat outside of the patio. They served him a nice cold bowl of water and pampered the rest of our family. The food was really good. I am more impressed with service. The staff were very welcoming and kind. Also, for music they have touch tunes which is nice because it allows the patrons to be in charge of the music. I would come here again regularly with my family based on this experience alone. When customer service seems to be lacking in other areas, it is really nice to feel as welcomed as we were.“

“my friend and I went there for lunch to celebrate his birthday. The food was great and the staff was very Friendly! will definitely be back“

“We got the biscuits and gravy and the corned beef hash. The corned beef hash was a bit too soggy for my liking, but the biscuits and gravy was really good. I don’t really see how anything we ordered made it a standout place compared to anywhere else around here, but they were definitely really friendly“

“Party of 11 waiting 35min for a table. A wide range of excuses provided which was directed toward another table of a transient seater. Hostess team was very snide and unwelcoming. Other excuses included a spilled beverage, and to find a server for our table. So, we left. Not cool guys, not cool.“

“I love this place! I’ve been eating, golfing and enjoying this place for 17 years. The food is awesome and the staff is better. Come snd check it out!!“

“Our waiter was wonderful. Very attentive for our group of 10. Very friendly and helpful with getting us just what we wanted.
Unfortunately, the food was not so wonderful. Off night for the cook, maybe?
Its usually better. Eggs were good.
Hash browns under cooked.
I dont know how to fix the water, but it tasted terrible. The lemon didnt even help.
We will be back, hoping all tastes back up to par next time.“

“Just ate with our Grandson and we had a Great time. Hubby got the meatloaf and Loved it! Our Grandson and I ordered the largest pancake (Blueberry) We all left Stuffed! Thanks for another great experience“