14 Best American Restaurants near Colchester

“We had Rustic Streats cater a backyard wedding and they were amazing. Everything was so good and Ben and his team are so easy to deal with from start to finish. Highly recommend.“

“By far the best diner in the area !!! Great comfort food with an even better staff and the Owner/Chef is a truly amazing Woman !!!“

“Today was my first time eating here and I'll say right now that I will be back. This place reminds me a bit of a cozy diner.

We took my fiancé's dad here for an early birthday lunch. He was craving their calamari and onion rings and he said they hit the spot today. My fiancé got one of the daily specials (rodeo burger, I think) with sweet potato fries and I got the cheeseburger club plate with onion rings.

Come here with a big appetite, the expectation of a to go box or both! Portions here are very generous! We came home with at least half our rings and fries and I had part of my club sandwich left as well. A good portion of the calamari went into a to go box as well - that will make at least another two meals for my fiance's dad.

My burger club was very good! I wasn't given a choice on the doneness of my burger, but that wasn't a problem for me. My fiancé pronounced his burger as one of the better ones he's had in a while.

This place is very busy on Sundays and they close early (about three p.m. or so.) We did have to wait a little after we were seated for service, but that service was pretty good! Our food was as we wanted it and we got the things we asked for (cocktail sauce, extra cokes, etc.) despite our waitress running herself crazy to and from all her tables.

Prices were pretty decent for what we got (my plate was about $15.95 or so) The menu had a lot of variety - breakfast items, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, and salads. There is also a cabinet full of a variety of cakes at the front of the restaurant and they looked delicious!“

“A true gem when you're craving something homemade. 💗 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The food was amazing!!! The service was quick and our server was fantastic!!! Thanks Kelly for the best first-time Tavern experience. Even though it seemed like you were the only one working the bar and dining room, you were ON IT!! Hustling. And your smoked old-fashioned was “smokin’!!!!” 😉 Our overall dining experience was wonderful. We highly recommend!!“

“Great place to eat. Wonderful staff and excellent food. highly recommended.“

“Loves it“

“went for St Patrick's day dinner ... did not disappoint! food was amazing 😋! can't wait to go back 🙂“

“Very Friendly Place. It has a small little local artist shop!“

“Food portions and Quality. Value Clean fresh atmosphere Service Menu options All around great option. No better breakfast anywhere! Will try lunch and dinners soon!!“

“A local and area gem that's not to be overlooked!

Six years later, absolutely thrilled to see how welcoming and phenomenal everything remains.

I did want to update my review after seeing there being a complaint about the prices of food. Seeing how *consistent* their prices are is remarkable, and above and beyond that the value is particularly noteworthy.

Altogether from the quality (and *portions*) of the food, to the amazing staff, definitely a place to come to and make a regular stop.“

“The service is wonderful and the food is 💯 great a 10+... the owners are great and humble people...my favorite pizza spot..“

“Great food great beer great staff!“

“It was a pleasure working at The Gelston House this weekend! The staff were so accommodating and friendly! We highly recommend their event services and dining experience! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“