50 Best American Restaurants in Fresno

“Great food, great service! We appreciate the hostess’ warm welcome and she made sure we were comfortable as soon as we were seated. Our server, Ariel, was so friendly and accommodating, from the moment our orders were taken until the time we had to leave the place. Ariel made sure we were having a great time and enjoying the food. We ordered Chicken and Waffles and Fettuccine Alfredo. They were really delicious! We are so glad we bumped into this place. It was indeed a remarkable experience!“

“The cheeseburgers there are the best. I definitely recommend you try“

“Our first time dining here for our belated bday celebration. Everything was wonderful. Great drinks reasonable prices and good vibes!!“

“Manager Mari (Fresno,ca) went above and beyond today for Father's Day to make our dining experience welcoming, important and just fantastic! We will definitely return, the food was amazing and everybody was very professional and kind , especially on such a busy day! Thank you Mari for your assistance.. hope you and your son have an awesome papichulo day!!“

“Chef and his wife are extremely welcoming. The food is top notch. 5 star for food and service, it isn't even a question. I can't give more than 3 stars for atmosphere because it is just a cheap, casual, no frills, strip-mall, order at the counter under bright lights kind of a place. But if you're looking for a place with wonderful food and an owner/chef making it for you, this is it. You can eat here a lot because there is so much variety. Burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and specials every day. This is a great spot. And the owner seems like a great person that you want to succeed. Read about his history and experience if you have time.“

“service is wonderful, they are very attentive, very friendly, and fast. The food is amazing, omelets, French toast, and pancakes, just to name a few breakfast treats. Lunch features sandwiches and the most delicious burgers ever. Train Depot is our favorite celebration destination and will be as long as possible.“

“The flavors here are amazing, everything from the salsa to the meals. The people here were super friendly and helpful, especially hours into our road trip with two babies. The quesobirria was one of the best I've had and the enchiladas roja were bold and spicy. So glad we stopped by!“

“We came to Lazy Dog tonight to celebrate my son’s 21st Birthday we had such a great experience! The staff was great, the manager came out and greeted us and made us feel welcomed, and the food was awesome! We will definitely be coming back!“

“The food and service was excellent! I had their Fried Green Tomatoes for an appetizer and The famous Rueben Sandwich. I ride past this place almost everyday.... wish I hadn't waited so long to eat there! Delicious!“

“waited over an hour for our food - all we ordered were nachos, chicken tenders, fries and a sandwich. there were literally 2 other tables besides us and they already had their food. server wasn't even apologetic or anything. finally had to get my nachos to go : menu said beef nachos. more like canned chili nacho with little to no "beef". not worth $13 by a long shot. never going back. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!“

“So friendly. very local. Huge portions. You won't leave hungry. Thank you for homemade biscuits!“

“The hotdogs were incredible. The presentation was on point. Highly recommended rocket dog. 🐶“

“Fun all the way around! That’s all“

“Service was great and food was delicious. I enjoyed watching the Raiders loose in this fun environment :)“

“We were immediately seated and our server was hard working, very kind, and very helpful. She was always smiling, and didn't seem overwhelmed or bothered by any of our, or other customers requests. She earned her tip for sure. And again, the food didn't disappoint. Their huckleberry jam w/the waffles was excellent. Highly recommend. Biscuits and gravy are also excellent. Coffee too. If you get a chance, try one of their restaurants.“

“Just moved to the area was in the plaza asked a couple people where is a good place to eat so I took a chance i kid you not it def my new spot 1. Food the lamb chops is a must try like mouth watering delicious and for the price you can not beat it. 2. Service from Miriam an cat take service to a top tier level. And the the drink were perfect not to strong an def not week. If you’re in the area you need to try this place. I’m already making plans to come back this week!!!! Shout out to miram a cat if you ask for them you won’t go wrong. I’m in the industry for 20 years and idk if I work with ppl as good as them!“

“best burger,and sweet potatoe fries are amazing great service“

“I got my food to go. The girl who helped me was named Adriana. Super nice young lady.Very pleasant and professional. The food was great too.“

“Can't say enough about this wonderful place great food!! The waitress was awesome she was on it the young man filling water glasses on it!! Kudos to the cook or cooks the food was delicicious! We were there celebrating my granddaughters 19th bday so all the waiters and waitresses took a picture with her they were so sweet and friendly I give it a 10 star!“

“Great pit stop for breakfast and lunch, its a small time country cafe, which means great food and boy it sure is yummy. They also do blended ice coffe drinks which was a pleasant surprise. I had a breakfast 2 eggs hashbrown and lingucia very delicious.“

“My wife and I went there for Monday night football and we love the atmosphere the food and the staff just found out this place existed and we are already planning a weekend brunch trip because that menu looks awesome“

“The food is phenomenal. The service is great always attentive to all your needs. You will love the atmosphere.“

“Friendly services with great price. my best buy 1 get second one 50% OFF during Happy Hour“

“exelente service great quality food“

“Good quality food and a good price. The Tap House at Sierra creates a lively atmosphere with several event nights such as Mon night Bingo, Tue night trivia, and occasional tap takeovers from local breweries. The service is great and everyone is friendly.“

“We came to Lazy Dog tonight to celebrate my son’s 21st Birthday we had such a great experience! The staff was great, the manager came out and greeted us and made us feel welcomed, and the food was awesome! We will definitely be coming back!“

“I love the 2 dollar every thursday i come here every thursday and eat here with my friends and boyfriend it is a very good deal to have when your teenagers looking for something to eat for the day i really enjoy the food and the service thank you for this deal.“

“Very fast service polite Employees and very good food“

“You guys are the BEST at what you do. Great customer service and the philly are OFF the hook Thank you“

“Highly recommend! The service is Great and very Friendly! Food was tasty and presented nicely om the plate. I had their Sunnyside Breakfast Combo. Going to try the biscuit and gravy next visit!“

“Good fast and friendly service“

“Was greeted by an awesome young lady who was very kind and professional! Great customer service along with great food! ANIMAL STYLE is the only way to go!“

“Excellent food and service“

“I love the outdoor patio seating. There is a huge fountain in the center of the patio, large plants all around, and it has a ‘Paris Cafe’ feel. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the food arrives quickly and hot. The food presentation looks like it came from a travel magazine. The food is reasonably priced, for the amount of food that you get. The food is delicious every time. Everything on the menu is delicious! I would highly recommend the Breakfast House. They make the best Belgian waffles in town and they use fresh strawberries, whipped cream and cinnamon sugar dust! The bacon is crispy and savory and the eggs are fluffy and rich. The crepe eggs Florentine were delicious as well! They also have a full bar, so you can enjoy a mimosa with your brunch!“

“EBT ACCEPTED!BOTH, food stamps & EBT cash! As well as debit/credit cards & cash.I personally get subs, 95% of the time. Usually if not short staffed, you can call your order in ahead of time, or order at the counter.You typically won't spend more then 5min waiting for your order, MAYBE 10mins if busy, or short staffed.Subs are typically REALLY good & fairly priced.They ONLY hire women (kinda sexist & weird), but they can be real snarky, short tempered & rude at times. For not reason, other then you ordering your sub, the way YOU want it.The pizza(s) are take & bake & everyone's oven, Cooks different. That's the only issue with the pizza(s), but my rating does NOT reflect on that issue.My rating is based off the STAFF as mentioned above & sub quality is 90% on point. But, that other 10% is when the ladies, are being b*tchy!????? - Rawk & Rall!

Vegetarian options: You can make any sandwich, pizza,etc. custom & add/remove certain toppings.

Dietary restrictions: You can request for certain things to be on, or off your pizza, sandwich, salad, etc.“

“Great food, friendly service. For as busy as it gets they did not forget our complicated order. Parking can be tight when busy. Tables were wiped off quickly. Diego was polite and made sure our complicated order was right, we order a lot off food for our group. Price as always was cheap.“

“Best wait staff, attentive and there to answer questions. We enjoyed being in the patio. The food was first class, it was delicious and nicely presented. We tried three desserts and decided the Sticky Pudding was outstanding. We plan to return for more fun.“

“Miguel thank you so much for being so attentive to me and my party before getting onto our flight. He gave us that 5 star experience. I am definitely coming back when I am traveling out of this terminal. This is exactly what we needed to take the edge before we got onto our flight! Also I should mention order the Whiskey sirloin medium rare chefs kiss 😘“

“Plenty of options to keep your adventurous side interesting. Approachable choices for the non-adventurous eater. You can keep it simple or mix it up. The staff is always friendly. For what you get, the price is just right. I strongly recommend making multiple trips to find the perfect bowl that suits your palate.“

“I DID NOT like it I LOVED it. I walked over from the local hotel and ordered the boulder and a large drink! Best burger I have had in a long time! Get yours and enjoy!!!“

“I had the best burger in my memory at The Elbow Room this past Sunday. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Both my daughter and myself agreed it was top notch… worth every dollar.“

“I can't believe I've never tapped into the spot before. First time but definitely not the last time. Fish basket was on point and definitely have to go back to check out the rest of the menu. And you ever spent more time driving and eating because the passengers can never decide what they wanna eat? I got your fix right here. Jay and Amber got something for everybody. Literally! Thank you WD for the great food and excellent service. Now when you coming to Clovis? Praise God!“

“Went and visited Hammys for the time service was great and the food was really good plan on coming back!“

“Had a wonderful time. Great service and great food!“

“the best in fresno period“

“I had 1 pancake, bacon and coffee yesterday. I returned today with my wife and we each had the same thing. We both grew up in West Fresno so it brought back some memories for both of us about Fresno's Chinatown. This is a hole in the wall type diner but you won't leave hungry. Our bill was $12 for both of us. I'll be back.“

“Absolutely love this place! Don’t be afraid to try something new.“

“I had heard a lot about this place so I needed to try it. Slightly overrated in my opinion but still very good. Service was great, food was very good but not unbelievable, and atmosphere was a bit loud for a date or good one on one conversation. Any place that has booth seating on one side and open chairs on the other needs to revamp their interior. It's uncomfortable and tacky.“