9 Best American Restaurants near New Preston

“Food price / quality (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is casual roadside tavern / family restaurant. A typical tavern menu at reasonable prices. I had the Riverside Burger which was excellent. The wife had the Crispy Chicken River egg roll appetizer and that was very good. We sat at the bar this visit, but typically we sit out next to the beautiful river flowing along the edge of the property. We've been here several times and have never had a bad experience.“

“One of the better dining experiences that can be had in Connecticut. Michelin star quality without the price. The staff is extremely personable and makes you feel as if you are the only person in the restaurant. They are very knowledgeable about the menu. The presentation and taste of the food is exceptional. The food is farm to table with fresh ingredients. The dining room is dimly lit and intimate. The experience has been consistent the 5 times that I have visited.“

“My office won lunch bunch from here, and it was really delicous! Our grinder tray had roast beef sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches and wraps, and turkey bacon avocado sandwiches (maybe more than this, too, but I got there a little late haha)--the sandwiches all looked great and the turkey bacon avocado I had was delicious! We also got chocolate chip cookies and sides of potato/egg salad, and it was one of the best chocolate chip cookies I've had--melty and soft and full of chocolate chips.I'll definitely order lunch from here next time my husband and I go for a little picnic drive.The only negative comment I heard was that they put mayonnaise on all of the sandwiches, and not everyone here in the office likes mayonnaise, so they had to scrape it off.“

“When Good Eats opened I was so excited to have a great restaurant local. They have exceeded my expectations every time I've been there. The food is excellent and craft cocktails even better! I have tended bar on and off for a long time so a great drink is super important to me! and I LOVE the creativity of the food menu!“

“I will start by saying that 4 stars is being just a tiny bit generous. My meal was more like a 3.5. First - it's cash only so keep that in mind prior to stopping in. I went in alone - I was shopping in the area but not from town. Rachel's had pretty great reviews and I was really excited about it. Even though it was lunchtime - I decided on the Irish Benny. I looked at the menu for a while. There was nothing truly inspiring on it. I was tossing and turning trying to decide - I was a bit nervous ordering the hash because it didn't say 'homemade' on the menu. I finally asked and was sold on the Irish Benny when I found out the hash wasn't coming out of the can (not that I don't love that from time to time). It was served with a rather small (but fine for me!) serving of home fries. I did ask for them well done but many of them can out burnt. The bread that the Benny was served on was too thick. It was super tough to cut through. I believe it was grilled on the griddle and was overcharrred leaving it with an odd taste. The eggs on top may have been poached but there was barely a runny yolk so it was hard to tell. There was too little hollandaise. Overall - it was all just a bit flat for me. The do squeeze their own lemonade which was refreshing and delicious! The vibe is cute - rustic and cozy. My waiter was nice - attentive and engaging without over doing it.“

“Great food at this restaurant set in an historic house just over the CT border. We sat in the dining room upstairs, which boasted views of the original beams dating back to the time of Washington. Food was good- started with clams and had French Dip and Pulled pork sandwich as our entrees. Generous portions, good drinks. Would def add into the regular rotation! Waitress was attentive also.“

“They make the BEST Italian Combo around. It’s made correctly and they don’t skimp on the cold cuts like some places do. The bread is incredibly soft and delicious. I won’t go anywhere else for an Italian Combo! The pernil and rice are also delicious. Highly recommend. So happy to have them in town!“

“As I was travelling through the area and growing hangry, I was in the mood for a good Chilidog. It appears they use Hummel hotdogs. This place had delightful chilidogs, hamburgers/cheeseburgers, and lots of other great food options.Unfortunately, I dropped my dog before finishing it, but I was able to eat most of it and it was all I had hoped for.The staff here is friendly and kind.Getting in and out is fairly smooth and easy, although while I was inside, my wife happened to see some guys roll in on motorcycles and one of them dumped their bike on the gravel driveway. She did say he seemed to be o.k., although I figure he must have been embarrassed and who knows if the bike got damaged. If you're rolling in on two wheels, use caution and be safe.FYI, this place is cash only, which is fine with me. Just wanted to mention it because I know some people rely on their credit cards.Overall, this is a great place to make a pitstop while out for a scenic ride in and through the area...“

“We were at the flea market nearby and went for lunch because it was so close. Located in a strip mall, it’s was a cozy, informal, little restaurant with booths and some tables. Service was prompt and courteous, menu had all the classics and nice, simple dinners and black board specials. We had cheeseburger deluxe and pastrami melt. The fries were so good, steak fries that cooked to a deep golden brown. Perfect crunch for the outside, soft and mashed potato like inside. It’s been a while since I had fries that good!!! Burger was hefty, cooked to perfection and juicy. Pastrami melt was tender, with very thinly sliced sauté onions, grilled well on rye. Coleslaw was very good, not too saucy, not to dry. Ice tea was very good.Saw others selections, pot roast with gravy looked so good and a grilled chicken salad that was enormous!Prices were great for the quality and portion sizes. Can’t wait to go back again.“