50 Best American Restaurants near Watertown

“I'm a first time customer. Came for breakfast while car was being serviced.We ordered cinnamon raisin french toast and peppers and onions egg sandwich. Loved the shredded hash browns. Staff was friendly. As MacArthur once said..We shall return!!“

“We have been to Uncommon many times and the food is always amazing and we have always had a great experience all around but I want to say we had the absolute best service here tonight so I wanted to thank our server Justin D. for an outstanding dining experience tonight. Justin was professional and has a really fun personality. Even though the restaurant was crazy busy we never had to ask for anything, Justin was just there anytime we needed anything. The support staff also did an amazing job tonight as well keeping the table clear of empty glasses and dishes and running food. Just an over all lovely experience.“

“Awesome beautiful location cam also do catering parties or events. Great service good food. Will visit again.“

“The food is always delicious and prepared how you like it. Its a clean atmosphere with kind and professional staff. The owners are community minded, and generous. They are involved with outreach organizations raising money, awareness, and basic need items for people in need. My son, Richard, enjoys eating at Gayles more than any other restaurant because of how we are treated there, and because he says they have the best burgers, turkey clubs, and milkshakes around!!!!“

“Outstanding restaurant! (and we do a lot of our dining in NYC!) Local 63 is an oasis in Watertown, CT in a variety of ways. The food is creative (even when the dish SOUNDS traditional). The chicken fried steak (hard to even find in New England) is outstanding. The salads were awesome: perfectly dressed with great crunch and freshness. The Cassoulet (originally a French farmhouse dish) with chicken, in-house sausage, and white beans cooked to perfection is something you will not find in many other places. Great bar--friendly atmosphere and great for large groups and celebrations. This is a hidden gem with excellent service and owners who obviously care! I will go back and bring many other guests here when I have a chance.“

“Wings 100% and Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls.“

“Food is delicious!!! All their food is of high quality!!! You get what you pay for. And at Wayback you get the best!!!!“

“Good smash burgers. I've always had a good meal here and can't complain. Sometimes the fries could be a little bit more well done but you can ask for that. The chicken is always crispy.

Kid-friendliness: Perfect place to bring kids.“

“Lovely dinner and dessert❤️“

“Delicious food with a beautiful atmosphere“

“This was my first visit.. I bought two orders of fried shrimp. The shrimp was really good. The woman who took my order was lovely- very friendly. She even brought my order out to my vehicle. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.“

“This was a stop along the way home on our vacation. I ordered the chicken cheesesteak and my husband ordered a regular cheesesteak. The owner took our order. Super friendly gentleman! Our food was ready very quickly, hot, and delicious! There isn't much to the place, but well worth the stop!“

“Wonderful ! Delicious food , awesome atmosphere , staff and music !!“

“The most delicious breakfast. Great staff.“

“So happy to have not only na beer options but also a delicious mock tail. Food and service were great too.“

“Always a great time food is delicious and the people are so friendly“

“Very friendly, very clean food very good“

“Riley was an excellent server. Friendly, prompt and courteous. It was a pleasurable experience. I worked at Friendly's in Milford 35 years ago when I was in HS and loved every minute of it. It seemed that all the employees in this store were having that same experience.“

“We ate here the first time this week. I had the BBQ Short Rib Melted Cheese. It was divine! We'll be back.“

“Volo has the best chefs around! Quality and presentation on point every time“

“Great food! Attentive servers!! First time and I regret not trying it sooner!! Will definitely be back!!“

“We had the most wonderful experience at Saltwater Grille on Saturday night! After accidentally liking the Facebook page for this restaurant rather than a similarly named one in my town, I’ve spent the last few months looking at the posts and thinking I have to visit this place. The opportunity came to bring someone special there for his birthday and it was just amazing. Having eaten probably thousands of meals in restaurants I can tell you that I met the best server ever - Suzy. She was attentive without being intrusive, personable without being over the top and she has an amazing sense of humor. The food was outstanding as well which rounded out a perfect evening! We’re already planning another visit up when it’s warmer and we can enjoy the patio and live music!!“

“We had a birthday celebration in an Igloo outside tonight !2/10/24. Just 4 of us girls. What a nice time we had. Everything was perfect. Our meals were delicous and our waitress was wonderful. Her name is Heather. She worked so hard to make our night perfect. Thank you Heather!!!!!“

“We were traveling to Maine and decided to stop in for Breakfast/Lunch. Everything was cooked perfectly and service was great. I highly recommend to anyone in the area!!!“

“OMG everything was perfect and served hot. Leaving town tomorrow but coming back for what I'm sure be a fantastic breakfast. Wish we would have found it sooner“

“The best bondsman in the state, been in Buisness for 30 plus years and is always ready to help when ever your in need. The office is located across the street from Waterbury Police Station! They have agents in Litchfield county also! Call for questions, quotes, and for fast service. Definitely the most professional! Like, share, and comment. Call now for assistance with your legal troubles!!!“

“I ordered a filled bagel and a cupcake. The service was very friendly and warm, and quick though there was quite a queue. The bagel was excellent, great taste, with a small side salad. The cupcake was really moist and beautiful, the buttercream very creamy, and tasty all-in-all, though very sugary! I would recommend this place for the excellent bagels and kind service, and the cupcakes for the ones with a sweet tooth. Maybe an idea for the future to have some sweet products that don't pack quite as much sugar, but I'm definitely coming back for another bagel!“

“Quaint Waterbury tavern with the best owner in town. All the bartenders are pleasant, professional, and accommodating. The history if Wzterbury is embedded in the walls of this iconic bar. Must visit place if you are passing through Waterbury.“

“Stopped in on a whim. There were several CT brews on tap, always a good sign. Had the fish and chips (good) but the real standout was the flatbread with Alfredo, clams, bacon, and potatoes. Spouse called it a clam chowder flatbread, and it was amazing, creative and delicious. Loved the chalk drawings at the bar. We'll be back!“

“This place is for sure a hidden gem...A small little mom & pop place that has been around a long time...They are open for breakfast & lunch...6a-2p mon-saturday & 6a-1p on Sunday. I had a grilled ham cheese and tomato and a cup of tomato soup...it was maybe 8 bucks and delicious...a value meal from McDonald's costs more...idk how they keep everything so affordable, but im glad they do...Give them a try...help keep this place going...“

“My husband and I first time here tonight. I’m from Brazil and my Husband is American and wanted to try an authentic Brazilian pizza. He got the calabresa( Brazilian style sausage) without onions and I got the frango com catupiry ( chicken) we got a large and made it half each flavor. It was delicious and very authentic Brazilian style. Very nice people as well helped us with the recommendation. My husband and I will definitely be back. I do believe they deliver as well.

Parking: Parking lot on the front and more parking in the back of the building.“

“I had a most amazing birthday dinner last night. Everything was perfect. Will, our server, did a great job. Thank you for a lovely and delicious celebration!“

“A Litchfield County gem! A family owned restaurant providing a family-friendly environment serving an assortment of delicious food! We were all so happy with our meals and the friendly service. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Food and servers are exceptional! The owners are exceptionally kinda d generous! You can sit and talk with friends,and the servers will not rush you out! Such kind and thoughtful people. The place is spotless!“

“I've had the pleasure of going to Meet Me Here several times over the past year. It's a small, intimate atmosphere with great food and an excellent staff. (Sherrie and Kristen are really great) I've also gotten to know some of their regular customers, making dining here that much more fun and personable. Make a reservation and enjoy a nice dinner out.“

“very friendly staff and reasonable prices“

“Great food, atmosphere, and service! And I love that the place hasn’t changed since I took my wife here on our first date over 45 years ago!“

“Amazing food and service in a relaxed atmosphere! We’ll definitely be returning!“

“My wife and I stopped for lunch. We love the atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. Our waitress Breanna was absolutely delightful. She was so friendly and did a terrific job. We highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back!!!“

“Had my daughters Bridal Shower at Fairview Farm Gold Course. It was beautiful and the food was incredible. Everyone had a great time! Highly recommend.“

“The supervisor Derick is very friendly & has lots of patience he always gets my order done correctly with no delay…“

“10-19-24

On A Positive Note: Great service and fresh hot food.

I dined outside, for lunch, as part of a MeetUp group. This was my second time here. Today, I ordered fried shrimp, fries and coleslaw. The shrimp was tasty, lightly battered, and cooked just right. However, the fries were just ok and the coleslaw was tiny and rather dry. For $24 I would prefer the option of a side salad over fries.

The Verdict: A nice atmosphere and decent food.

A Daily Diner.?“

“Best place to go for a diner in town“

“Provide lunch and dinner for our family party All the food was great everyone enjoyed fine dining at our venue“

“Good food Amazing bartender Good drinks I love it“

“Excellent food, excellent company.“

“This was our first time to The Meating place! it was unbelievably great food! everything was cooked to perfection, and the Rib Eye sandwich was Amazing! We will definitely be back!“

“Stumbled in randomly and it’s our new favorite! Excellent food, service and vibe!! 🥂“

“Attentive staff Great atmosphere“

“The work for this place is great great food great staff from the chef to the the waitress they are all such great people family rock never ate nothing I didn't like never had to wait on nothing very fast very polite ways taking food home it like if I order something I could eat off it all day sometimes the next day summer coming nicecday they have the patio and ask the chef will make it your way out of 5 stars if I could I give 10 it a,must try and take my word you will be back.“