50 Best American Restaurants near Watertown

“jimmys food is excellent! however I was there for the 1st time last week, our waitress was not friendly with us. no personality, no smile..brought our food put it down walked away, said nothing. then 5 mins later, as she was walking by the table threw the receipt down, said nothing. Never came to see if we needed anything else or how the food was, she never offered desert, so we didn't get that. I had to go to the counter and ask for a box, as again she never came back to the table. there were only a few tables full, so she wasn't overly busy, meanwhile I'm watching the other waitress there, smile and laugh with her customers. I wish I knew her name, because she definitely needs to learn people skills. ohh I also heard her complaining to a customer who she must've known, about her training someone and now the other girl is waiting tables and she was not happy that this girl was doing her job basically 🙄“

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

“Amazing family experience. Very accommodating for special needs families. Fun down to earth environment. Affordable. Employees have a great pride in all they do. Highly active & supportive in the community. Will be back.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The one in braselton GA was soooo good we stumbled in and it was worth the stumble!!“

“Great burger and fries. Best of all there’s a Carvel there too. 👍🏻“

“Always a good meal. Friendly atmosphere and service.“

“All things aside the Vyne is definitely a very special place. A Beautiful Wedding Venue & an Amazing Restaurant! The food & the Venue are truly special just like Kendal along with the rest of the crew! It's always a pleasure going their for a nice evening or working there... The Place is a hidden gem!“

“I love it !“

“We had the pleasure of dining here for the first time this evening! WOW! How have we not tried this restaurant until now?!! Exceptional dining experience! Started with smoked wings and the shishito peppers, which were out of this world good! Fish and chips with fries done in duck fat, Mac n cheese with short rib was soooo good with the Gouda cheese! Julia was an amazing server! It is difficult to find even a good dining experience these days…we would rate this one as exceptional!“

“I’ve driven past Philly Grill in Waterbury many times and kind of second-guessed it, but it really surprised me. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak with fries and it was amazing—full of flavor, fresh ingredients, and the fries were perfectly cooked. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and my food was brought right to my table. Great service and even better food. Definitely coming back!

Update: I had to come back after how good my first visit was. This time I ordered the lamb and beef gyro with fries and it was absolutely delicious. The lamb and beef were cooked perfectly and seasoned just right, and the lettuce, tomato, and onions were fresh and crisp. Two visits in and they’ve been consistent with both quality and flavor. Can’t wait to try the wings next!“

“Fast and friendly service large portions and the margarita was perfect! We will be back!“

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

“The service is excellent, very attentive, and hospitable. The food is really good. I really recommend it.“

“Rachel’s did a Celebration of Life catering event for us very recently. Everything was delicious and fresh. Good size portions. Perfect in every way. Staff accommodating as well. Highly recommend“

“Our first time at Volo and I am speechless it’s so amazing experience beyond all expectations the food was superb I highly recommend it for everyone , from the view of the airport runway to the decoration inside the happy hour a must try I can’t wait to go back“

“The best sausage egg & cheese EVER! I used TikTok to find this gem. Seems very family orientated , a lot of regulars. I observed the menu seems fair . I would love to come back to try some other stuff. I placed my order to go, only because I was the only person of color. But the main chef made sure my order was correct and I’m glad to have found this GEM❤️✨ Thank you“

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

“After a wonderful meal on New Year's Eve, we returned to BRT for Valentine's Day dinner. The food was off the chart delicious, from the calamari with blue cheese and hot peppers to the shrimp scampi with mushrooms and bacon. Not to mention the incredible tiramisu. Amanda was our server and was attentive all evening. We sat in the middle dining room, which was warm and cozily lit. The new owners have definitely succeeded in turning this restaurant around.“

“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!“

“awesome in every way. People are awesome. food is always top notch“

“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.“

“Alta Cucina Grill & Lounge offers a stylish and cozy atmosphere perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, blending international flavors with a modern twist. Their grilled specialties are flavorful and well-prepared, while the lounge area provides a relaxed setting to enjoy cocktails or wine.“

“Beautiful atmosphere, great food, great service“

“Fabulous!! Great vibe n food fantastic. Definitely recommend. Diane and Cameron most welcoming“

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

“It's been a while but everything was great as always and our waitress Jill is amazing!“

“Hidden Gem in Bantam! Jackie’s Restaurant is one of those rare hidden gems you’re glad you stumbled upon. Tucked away in Bantam, it’s an unassuming and super casual spot—but don’t let the laid-back vibe fool you. The food is fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite, Jackie’s delivers every time. Friendly service, generous portions, and a cozy, no-frills atmosphere make this place a true local treasure. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something delicious without the fuss.“

“Best place to go for a diner in town“

“Went on Friday night and enjoyed an amazing dinner. One of the friends with us is Vegan and it was so nice to have vegan options for her as well. Service was fantastic, never waited on anything. A special touch is the owner visits each table to ensure we are enjoying ourselves and the food. Totally recommend to anyone looking for a nice, cozy and quiet restaurant where you can actually have a conversation.“

“Atendimento excelente, pizza melhor ainda. Adorei! Pedirei sempre!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“A wide selection of different dishes. This can be detrimental to the quality a restaurants food, but no issue here. Friendly staff, and a very cool vibe in the train station. Easily the best eatery in Naugatuck if youre looking for high quality food at a sit-down place.“

“Clean pool, healing atmosphere, my favorite getaway in CT“

“Good food Amazing bartender Good drinks I love it“

“AMAZING. Should be Michelin star!“

“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!“

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

“We live in town and had never been to this restaurant, but decided we should support our local businesses more. My dining partner had the stuffed chicken breast which he enjoyed immensely. I ordered the Bronzino with dill sauce. The buttery dill sauce maybe could’ve used a little bit more acid like lemon but it was very enjoyable. The rice pilaf was cooked perfectly, and the beans were also cooked nicely with some sautéed garlic and butter. Service was spot on.“

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

“Beautiful renovated restaurant, amazing views of a spectacular golf course, excellent wait staff, quick service, try the Fig French Martini...great happy hour menu, the brunch menu offers something for everyone, and the happy hour menu is perfect, great prices.“

“I highly recommend you all come out . The food is absolutely amazing staff so friendly it’s a family like atmosphere. They have a beautiful area to sit down to eat . This is my weekly spot“

“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.“

“I believe they’re the best around for breakfast/brunch in their reasonable and their staff is remarkable“