33 Best American Restaurants near De Leon Springs

“The food and service are not an issue both are outstanding. This is a theme restaurant a theme I like I am old South? nostalgia means a lot to me I am certainly willing to pay anyone who can take me back to my childhood this place does just that. I have gotten to old to deal with crowds we go places like this in the off season. I would receive a bit of modernization reservations required and observed. The 18 percent gratuity has not been an issue because we have not had a bad experience if there is a manager on site to speak with should there be a problem there behavior would decide if we returned. Been going for year's I do believe the new management is a vast improvement.“

“Food is excellent and the wait staff was great. The service I got from Taylor was amazing. She took the time to explain different components of the menu items, was outgoing, speedy, attentive.. highly recommend this place if you are in DeLand.“

“The chili cheeseburger was Awesome, absolutely perfect. I’m so used to being disappointed by the burgers at restaurants the Half Wall burger was a welcome surprise. The service by Phoebe was very good too.“

“My son and I came to eat breakfast here on a whim.I had the Crab Benny. Can't remember what my son had b/c my head was in the CLOUDS!! They could have told me to sit on a stump outside to finish eating. I WOULD have! I live near to twisted biscuit diner in Tavares.Have eaten there often. THE biscuit at Deland Eatery!! Why go to TB anymore? I am forever spoiled by the quality and freshness.Light perfect biscuit. Why were they out of biscuits another reviewer asked ? Go eat before noon here. You will have eaten perfection!!“

“Wait… are you telling me that one of the original Mountain Dew sky surfing athletes owns a dropzone with a bar’n grill??? Wow this place is one of a kind. Come be part of skydiving history at the perfect spot. Awesome crew. Great crowd. Smiles for miles! 🤙“

“Love the food! Rachel and staff are wonderful.“

“Absolutely adore lil diners and this one is top notch. You get fed WELL for the money. The money of which isn't much, I fed 2 with dessert and sweet tea for less than $40.

Our waitress was sweet and on top of things Even got us sweet tea for the road and the cups were massive.

This was my 2nd time here and I'll be returning again n again.

Tonight for me was the Chili n eggs with bacon and home fries plus I added on one of their massive pancakes. My partner got the chicken mini meal with fries and a salad. Ordered my eggs over medium, they came out barely over easy the yolk was super runny but I never hold that against anyone, eggs can be difficult which is why chefs hats have 100 pleats. Cooking eggs is a honed skill. The chili was a lil more watery than I'd like but considering the egg they went together perfectly and I used the home fries to soak it all up. My partner's chicken was still moist, not killed and this place does fried right!! Completely crunchy and golden on the outside soft and yummy on the inside. The chocolate cake was wonderfully fudgey and moist too. The pancake which is a must have on at least one of your visits has a wonderfully crispy edge with awesome fluffy interior.

The decor is cool, the lil signs funny and sweet and all the pictures from the original speak to an owner appreciating their customers.

Great day or night but if you're looking for late night food and you're totally over the usual suspects, definitely pop in here, you won't be disappointed and you may just end up forgetting the usual late night suspects.“

“Gator bites were delicious,I grew up on the river. Been going to Shady Oak (Sloan's) ever since it first opened in the 60'S.“

“Met some family here for Sunday lunch and had a great experience. Food recommendations were great, weather was beautiful for eating outside and flying. Lots of planes and skydivers made for a perfect time. Will be back.
P.S. the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, recommended by the waitress, was the best I’ve ever had.“

“Came through the drive through @ 10:20pm with a craving for a little treat. Emily served us and she was such a delight. She was so friendly, polite, and provided the best customer service. I wish there were more people like her in customer service.“

“I recently visited Wing Express at 955 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL and ordered two hibachi chicken platters for takeout. Although the restaurant was quiet inside, they appeared busy with several to-go orders. I placed my order and waited around 20 minutes, which seemed reasonable given the circumstances. The chicken was excellent, but the egg fried rice was somewhat bland, and I noticed a few hard pieces of rice. However, the portion sizes were generous, and overall, I would consider returning to try a different dish next time.“

“Our server Tiffany was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu..“

“Sterling and amber were amazing. Gator bites are really good. service was also very good. recommend if you've never been!!!“

“Great place! We love their Baby Back ribs!!“

“Stoped in by accident with my wife and had a great time. Some of the best drinks and the service was Awesome. Actually had a drink with the owner very nice guy will definitely be back“

“We went on Friday evening with a group to this Sonny's. We had a good time there. I had the two meat plate, pulled pork and ribs, with coleslaw and baked beans. The food was delicious and the waitress attentive, that all for a reasonable price.“

“I hadn’t been to this restaurant in over 20 years when we came tonight my son and I. Our server Abby “I think her name was” was wonderful and the food was just as I remember it. Best prime rib around! And my son got a huge steak that was also delicious. Thank you for not changing anything and keeping the restaurant the same. The price was definitely more expensive than it was the last time I went but let’s face it that’s anywhere you go. I’m willing to pay the money if the food is good and the service is good which both were“

“First time trying it. 5 stars all the way. Food outstanding. Service on point. Had fish and Chips with hush puppies and Cole slaw. Outstanding taste. Highly recommend.“

“It is the "Cheers" of Pierson. Friendly home town restaurant, where everybody knows your name.“

“I actually went to the restaurant to eat. It was fabulous! The food was excellent along with the great service as well as the presentation. We were asked several times of we enjoyed our food. I highly recommend it.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Stopped in today & got the hamburger combo, it was the best burger I'd had in a while. Juicy & big. You can't beat the prices either for the amount of food you get. Highly recommended 👌“

“amazing food and excellent service“

“Right atmosphere servers workers pool tables good drinks good location live music July 3 is going to be nuts“

“Fun night at Bingo. Food was good. Servers work.hard. A little loud but fun.“

“Chicken is the best around. I will order two orders of 2 lb of chicken boneless twice a week. Rachel and her staff are the best, they care and completely professional!“

“We try to make it to Cook’s every time we’re in Deland! Best restaurant anywhere!!! Top rate service!!!“

“Deann was very wonderful I almost considered not coming back here until we came in today with my granddaughter and we love this lady she helped us so much and she was so wonderful and smiled the whole time my breakfast was wonderful my granddaughter was happy so everything was beautiful she's a very excellent waitress she should get a raise in her pay she's wonderful wonderful wonderful thank you then I just“

“Amazing steaks and great atmosphere!!!“

“Ordered wings here. I think I have found my new wing spot“

“Had an excellent lunch bike week, food far exceeded our expectations we ordered a bunch of things off the small bites menu to try mostly for the kids and sandwiches for ourselves, everything was delicious, service took a bit longer than typical but my goodness they were so excellent once they realized how long we’d be waiting. Truly a customer focused establishment with excellent food. 10/10 recommend“

“Great service and food! I 100% recommend!!“

“Visiting the area. 1st time at a Waffle House. Good food & great service.“

“It’s was great chicken strip and corn on the cob.“