50 Best American Restaurants near Cardiff

“Nine of us had lunch here on a busy Saturday-glad we had reservations! The waitress did a fabulous job taking care of us and all our many requests. The food was excellent as well-the only exception might be the funfetti pancakes, which were a little sweet. My one BIG complaint was the LOUD MUSIC, especially the THUMPING BASS. I asked several times if they could turn down the volume, but no luck. I want to preserve my hearing, and for that reason I will not dine here again.“

“This place is really cute and family -oriented. I have fallen in love with their mango cream empanadas. Tonight I had their Quinoa power green salad and their empanada for dessert. If you could go a little bit heavier on the quinoa, that would be amazing. Your veggie burger is healthy and delicious. I usually get takeout and that process is usually very smooth and simple.“

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.“

“Ther interior is beautifully designed. Great spot for date night. I had the filet mignon with salad and soup. Perfect portion and tasted great. Only complaint is the size of the restrooms inside the restaurant. For as many people that can be hosted at this location, there was a wait for the restroom. Outside of that, beautifully designed, staff is amazing and food is excellent. Highly recommend recommended.“

“We really enjoyed our lunch/dinner! Excellent chicken pot pie. Our waitress was Diane and she is top notch! Thank you so much !“

“Had an excellent experience at The Melt thanks to Ani! She provided outstanding customer service — friendly, attentive, and very professional from start to finish.

We ordered the Swiss & Shroom, Mac Daddy, garlic parmesan fries, and a Cookies & Cream shake, and everything was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The burgers were flavorful, the fries were perfectly seasoned, and the shake was amazing.

Ani made sure our order was accurate and checked in at the perfect times, making our dining experience smooth and enjoyable. If you’re visiting The Melt, ask for Ani — she truly elevates the experience!

Highly recommend this location. We’ll definitely be back!i“

“Great customer service!!!“

“Beautiful Ambiance, Friendly Servers and Delicious Foods. Highly Recommend this place. Cheers!“

“Great vibes everyone is super friendly loved the service! 🍷😀“

“Love eating here! Great customer service, delicious food, and a perfect ambiance. Immediately a new favorite and looking forward to our next visit!“

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.“

“My first time I California and this was the best place! I tried a couple places and this pace had the best food and drinks! And the crew was amazing!“

“Great place! Excellent service! Delicious food!“

“The staff was friendly and attentive. So many good things to eat or try. Highly recommend.“

“Friendly and courteous staff, high quality and delicious food! Love their drinks and desserts as well. The menu is not overwhelming for me to choose! Lovely atmosphere!“

“5 star - fav new spot for great vibes and great healthy / fresh food ! I had an absolutely outstanding dinner at Lana with three friends and we’re still talking about it. From the moment we walked in, the warm, coastal ambience struck that perfect balance between relaxed and refined, with lighting and décor that make the whole space feel inviting and special. It’s the kind of room where you want to linger over one more drink because it just feels that good to be there.

I ordered the fish and was blown away by how fresh and perfectly prepared it was – cooked just right, with clean, bright flavors that really let the quality of the seafood shine. Around the table, everyone was raving about the chicken salad, which was vibrant, loaded with flavor, and disappeared faster than anything else on the table. Service was warm and attentive without ever feeling rushed, and the whole experience felt like an elevated night out that was still genuinely welcoming. Five stars all the way – I can’t wait to go back and bring more friends.“

“Delicious food and great value, great atmosphere“

“Amazing atmosphere! Fantastic food and service! A go to destination! You will not be disappointed 👏🏼“

“Great food and great service from a very friendly and attentive staff! Had an awesome date night! Our first time here but won’t be our last.“

“Desayuno muy rico cafecito y ensaladas deliciosas todo fresco ☕️😀“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“Pancakes are so good! One order is enough for two. And wherever they get their bacon? Delicious!“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“Great food, friendly staff, great selection of adult beverages. Butcher shops.“

“I enjoyed the Ginger Miso salad“

“I recently dined at The Henry for the first time with another guest. From start to finish an elegant and unpretentious experience. The Henry had come highly recommended and did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly and although we were slightly ahead of our reservation time, we were accommodated graciously. Once seated, we were greeted by our server. Julia who provided excellent customer service throughout our dinner. Menu options were diverse but offered great choices. I can tell you the Scottish Salmon was outstanding and our salads fresh and lightly dressed. I subtracted 1 star for ambience because the acoustics when busy were quite noisy. If you're looking for an upscale dining option, treat yourself to The Henry. Can't wait to return!“

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊“

“Family friendly. Dog friendly. Nice patio. Mimosas. Biscuits and gravy. Corn beef hash. Chocolate chip pancakes. Rueben sandwich.“

“Was a great idea stopping to Islands Food was great and waitress so wonderful I really recommended Thank you“

“This place has excellent quality food. They don't go overly fancy on menu items, but they know what they do well. Our kids split a burger and fries (no kids meal FYI) it worked out fine. Decent alcohol selection. Prices are on par with other options here in 2026. Highly recommend.“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant in Carmel. It’s delicious. Serving sizes are huge and healthy. I loved all the healthy choices they had. I ended up trying the beat salad. It was amazing!“

“Solana Beach Kitchen was amazing. Each dish was spectacular. Loved the Surf & Turf Nachos, the Calamari was the best I have ever had. The Mac n Cheese with brisket was a recommendation from the fabulous Tracy and it was incredibly delicious. Everything was so good that we returned the next night!! Highly recommend SB Kitchen.“

“Live music and the food are great at the Roxy“

“Love the cottage! It's our Sunday after church lunch spot. Friendly and genuine caring service. When they see us pull with our 94 year old friend someone always comes out to help her and escort her inside. I can't say enough good things about this place!“

“Came in here to work for a couple of hours, it’s a lovely spacious,airy place with lots of natural lighting and high vaulted ceilings! It’s definitely a hidden gem cafe. The lunch was really good too, and the staff are really pleasant and efficient. Also, the Wifi is free and pretty good.
For food: we had the Latte, Breakfast Burrito, Bread Pudding and tomato soup.
Parking: There’s free street parking.
Lots of outlets for charging.
Indoor and Outdoor seating available.“

“Charming cottage has the best food and atmosphere!“

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....“

“Chef Felix and family put together an excellent meal. Every. Single. Day.I've been going here for 4+ years and am still going back. Everytime Chef curates, weekly, a menu and will even still make you almost anything you can cook on a skillet. From flatbreads, to home made soups, and a Cubano I would fight you for, they make a bit of everything.¡Provecho!“

“So, I think I’ve almost tried everything on their menu at this point. Their loaded elite fries were the best appetizer choice- the flavor and ingredients mixed all together were so damn good. My parents and I went together to kick off the weekend and each got a completely different slider to try (3 each) - the most noteworthy ones for me were the fried chicken slider, which tasted like a true southern- style chicken and waffles which were great.

My mom is a little pickier, so we had her enjoy the classic slider and Rosie’s Mac slider, and she was raving.

My dad got a few, and one of the most surprisingly delicious ones was their slider with arugula and bacon jam- that tasted like the “Monte Cristo” of sliders, except way more flavorful and absolutely spectacular.

We loved every single thing we ordered off the menu. And we all have very different interests when it comes to food, so that’s really saying something, in my opinion!

Their service is awesome, the entire staff is friendly and works hard, and they offer a great sit down atmosphere in the heart of downtown Encinitas. Their dessert/ gelato spot next door also slaps.

You gotta go!!!“

“I love everything about Culinary Dropout! The vibe, the food, and the service from the moment you step up to the hostess stand are always consistently top-notch. And such a diverse menu! I love the sushi and salads, and they have some delicious non-alcoholic drinks for when I am being good. It's such an awesome addition to Del Mar Highlands. I recently had a very minor issue with a delivery order, and they went above and beyond to make it up to me. Very much appreciated.“

“I celebrated my birthday at Lilo and as soon as my husband and I walked in, we were led to their beautiful open outdoor space where we had small, tasty appetizers with drinks. After, we walked in, we were seated at the “Chef's table.” I recommend reserving that option at Lilo. The table side dishes were presented next to us with explanations to the amazing dishes. I also really enjoyed the table side presentations of the cocktails made by the staff. All in all, I commend Chef Eric and his staff for their representation of the menu and lively music within the restaurant. I truly encourage going to Lilo as a restaurant to enjoy and make it memorable memories and taste their exquisite food. A “must do” in San Diego.“

“We went here for brunch. We got Turkish eggs, French Toast and Gravlax. Everything was delicious, french toast came with cardamom cream which was deliciously unique.
We had a 10 month baby and they were very accommodating. Very beautiful restaurant with great service and food.“

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“The driving school is the kid’s favorite. It’s good opportunity to learn the traffic rules and the responsibilities with fun.There are some other rides and attractions to explore in the Fun town, such as Fun Town Police and Fire Academy, DUPLO Playtown, Kid Power Tower, Rebuild the World, etc. kids can have lots of fun.“

“Definitely great burgers!“

“Here, in this restaurant, you will find delicious food if it Is for breakfast or dinner and the price of each plate will vary depending on what you do order.If you are a member of IHG Rewards Club, then please charge everything to your room because that's the only way for you to accumulate hundreds of points so that you can get free nights, free merchandise or free airline tickets.“

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T’s Cafe is an absolute gem! The Bloody Mary is amazingly delicious—one of the best I’ve had. The create-your-own scramble with chorizo, cheddar, and sweet peppers was packed with flavor, and the skillet with eggs, home fries, bacon, and cheddar was hearty and perfectly cooked.

The menu offers a nice variety, the atmosphere is exactly what you want in a fun beach town cafe, and the service is excellent. Most importantly, the food is consistently delicious every single visit. Highly recommend stopping here!“

“Everything was perfect! Waiter was amazing! The food was absolutely incredible!“

“I love staying at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley Hotel. The staff are very friendly, the rooms are clean, the grounds are beautiful, the pool and hot tub are beautiful and clean, and the Bistro in lobby has delicious food and drinks!“