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.“

“We’ve been there several times and have always had a great experience. Stopped in today on this busy holiday weekend for lunch and once again it was great on all aspects. The food is fantastic and the staff is awesome! We’ve had the burgers, Philly cheesesteak, and fish & chips…all spot on! Shout out to the staff!!“

“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.“

“This place has the BEST food and service. Genuinely such a fun place. Get the ribs!“

“Came here for lunch for the first time ! I was really impressed by the service and food, star greeted me and took my order she was very kind and helpful, she took care of me and my family and gave very good recommendations. Food came out super fast and fresh, definitely will be coming back“

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

“I eat here whenever I come to town , great food , wonderful service, and always a memorable experience.“

“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!“

“Great food great staff everyone is super nice 👍“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“first time visit and will repeat for sure.“

“Stumbled upon this place by accident looking for some brunch. Expect to wait during really any given time because they are really the only breakfast place around. Have a good variety of selections including eggs benedict. This This is This is the only place that I have come across that makes the hollandaise correctly. Coffee was fresh and always topped off. Staff was busy but they were still able to keep up with the newly seated and their current tables. Negatives is very small so very loud quickly, bland and boring decor. Also there was a wait yet there were at least 3 tables at a time that were empty.“

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

“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“

“High Tide gets a **thumbs up for the fish**, but honestly, the rest of the experience needs some work.

This was the first place I had fish after moving to Arizona, and coming from Alaska, I was genuinely worried I’d never be able to eat fish again. 😂 So I was pleasantly surprised that the fish was actually pretty darn good. That alone earned them some points with me.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t nearly as impressed with the rest. I really dislike being seated in the middle of the room where people are constantly walking around me. Unless someone specifically asks for that table, I don’t understand why restaurants automatically seat guests there. **Give people the better tables first!**

The cocktails are okay, but for the price nothing special. Definitely skip the Old Fashioned—it was **way too over-spiced**. The food overall was good, but not exceptional, and I think they have plenty of room to improve.

So, **fish gets a thumbs up, but everything else needs some attention.** Coming from Alaska, I’m just happy they managed to make me willing to order fish in Arizona again! 😂“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“We came here from Tucson for some bloody Mary’s and Cannoli Donuts and the service was great. Our waiter William was amazing he went above and beyond to get us what we needed. He was very responsive and had a blast making the kids laugh too.“

“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.“

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

“Valerie L was our server and was very friendly. We came in and she took care of us very quickly. There was 4 of us and we all ordered hamburgers and shakes and the burgers were very good. The best I have had in a long time. The shakes were good too! Valerie was very attentive to us the entire time. We never had to worry about needing something. Thanks for the great service and great food!“

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

“Awesome staff. Great food.“

“Great food and service was awesome!“

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

“Stopped by because I happened to finally be in the area & I will have to go back. The service was fast attentive & friendly. I had the Honey Hot Wings & I will have them again crispy flavorful & big. Thanks again. See ya again soon🫡“

“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.“

“Delicious food and drinks! Great staff too!“

“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!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mugsy Dogs — No Cap, This Place Slaps
No exaggerating, Mugsy Dogs hits different. When you know there’s a real person behind the grill who actually cares, you can taste it.
The burger was absolutely bussin. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, built with straight up love of the people that walk in the door. And the fries? Crispy, golden, and lowkey addictive.
What makes it even better is knowing you’re supporting a real local small business. No corporate nonsense, no frozen shortcuts — just the homies doing it the right way. Every dollar stays in the community and that energy comes through in every bite.
Do yourself a solid — skip the chain and pull up to Mugsy Dogs and bring the kids. You won’t regret it, fr fr.
Mugsy Dogs — an absolute W. 10/10, no cap. 🔥​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Texas Roadhouse catered our Ironwood MHP party and they did a great job, on time and food was amazing, will definitely be using them again!!!“

“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.“

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

“This is my favorite spot to grab my cheeba grub!!! High on life gotta have the best of the best and this is where it’s at! I take my family here and my father is a Veteran and they were nice enough to comp us one time. Love you guys! See you again soon!! BOMB.COM“

“Absolutely loved this breakfast spot! Everything we ordered was super yummy, fresh, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was welcoming and the service made the experience even better. Our waitress, Kaelya, was amazing — so friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. She checked on us often, had a great attitude, and made our morning even more enjoyable. She is definitely the reason why we will keep coming back!!“

“JD did a wonderful job serving us. He recommended various items from the menu for us to choose from. He was very attentive towards us throughout our visit.
The only issue was the surface of our table. Although clean it had a sticky texture. JD advised us that many of the tables are in need of resurfacing.“

“The whole staff is very friendly and caring,
Mansger Liyana is amazing, we been going to this location for years, she runs the place very nicely and smoothly, she is a pleasant personality, treats staff and costumers with passion and care. We love and appreciate this place and its staff especially manager Liyana
Ali“

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

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

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

“Awesome staff. Great food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a great place for adults and kids of all ages to have a fun time together! I frequently bring my grand children to play the games. My husband and I enjoy bowling too. Highly recommend!“