46 Best American Restaurants near Hernando Beach

“Hidden gem on the water. Outdoor seating is a must to enjoy the private dining areas with tropical plants and views of the water filled with an abundance of fish and turtles. Food was amazing and our waitress Marissa was entertaining and attentive. Will be back.“

“Very good food. The service was excellent. They went out if their way to ensure we had a great experience.“

“Delicious food I ate the best fish sandwich and onion rings . Can’t wait to visit again.“

“My best friend & I went here for lunch today. Jorge , the GM, stopped at our table to make sure all was ok. It was great so far. Then we got an awesome waitress, Kristina. She could not have been any better. Had everything we needed and the food was outstanding. I called and spoke to Jorge and told him how pleased we were. People are so quick to complain so Kim & I decided to tell them how happy we were with start to finish. Gators Dockside has always been my favorite restaurant, and it’s still my favorite restaurant. Thank you again Jorge, & Kristina .“

“Savory crêpe omelette, which is new to the menu. Absolutely delicious! my husband and I can’t stop talking about this meal. Go for it you’ll love it!!!“

“Bill and I love Nanny’s. That’s why you can find us there at least 4 times a week. Rachel and Chris are awesome cooks. Ronnie makes the best pies and cakes. The waitress staff are the best!“

“Soooooooo good, portions were huge, food was phenomenal & staff were amazing . A definite must try you will not be disappointed“

“We stumbled on this little gem this morning and were pleasantly surprised. We were greeted with warm smiles, fresh coffee and the most amazing breakfast. The service was top notch and the food was filling and delicious. We are delighted to have finally found a great breakfast restaurant in our area. 10/10 recommend!“

“just ordered a Reuben, to go. absolutely delish! I just found out about this place. I Will be going back.“

“Great restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I was craving breakfast on my way home from a hike and came across this Big Mike's. They were on the verge of closing for the day when I walked in but the staff was more than accommodating. Had Country fried steak and eggs with hash browns and bacon! Everything was cooked perfectly, and fresh out the kitchen within 10 mins. The best breakfast I have had in months! Great prices for great food!“

“Went to Jam's today for the first time. Patty (sp) was our waitress. She was amazing. Debbie (sp) the owner came over and introduced herself. She was so personable. The food was amazing also. Prices are also reasonable. We will definitely be back!“

“We always Enjoy Our Dinning Experience . The Chicken Fried Chicken ,Cold Slaw. The Server Was New But Very Good. The tater tots were Yummy but are being Removed from the menu. We are also a Rewards Member and Enjoy Our Benefits.“

“I booked the Wellington for my daughters surprise Sweet 16 and it was the best decision for a venue. The place is classy the staff was attentive. I highly suggest the Wellington at Seven Hills Club House for any event. Thank you for making my daughters day memorable.“

“We just absolutely Love Culvers as simple as that !“

“I am visiting my sister and brother-in-law in Brooksville, FL and on 1-5-2026 they took me to Cody's Original Roadhouse in Spring Hill, FL. The food was absolutely delicious and was hot upon arrival. I had the chicken, with cheese and sweet potato fries and a salad - it was absolutely divine. We had the fried cheese sticks as well as an appetizer and they were well portioned and delicious. My sister had the french onion soup and the half rack with shrimp and fries which was also yummy. My brother-in-law had the haddock with a baked sweet potato and he loved it. On top of the fact that the food was wonderful, the price was reasonable our server Brian F. was engaging, prompt, new the menu items well. I really want to call out Brian F. as his service was exceptional and service such as this needs to be recognized. Always smiling, communicated well, checked on us often and overall was OVER THE TOP!. I also appreciated the fact that the Manager Amanda checked on us to ensure all was well. A huge thank you to Brian F. salute to the chef and kitchen staff, for the delicious, well presented hot meals, and to Amanda for a very well run dining experience. Happy 2026, we will be back!!!!“

“Food is great! Atmosphere great! Wait staff is phenomenal! Overall management...sucks! Servers should not have to seat, wait, bus and even check-out customers. Where are the owners on busy times of day to run the business. Plus ..and even worse...the two men that seldom run the check out are rude. They don't say one single word to you, but take ur card or money. Don't say thank u or anything. Great food...great service.... Lousy management“

“As a 45 year old foodie who’s been to many Michelin starred restaurants, Nouvelle Cuisine is hands down our favorite restaurant in Hernando County! The atmosphere is relaxed, the food is always consistent and impeccably executed.. We generally get the rack of lamb, filet, or specialty selections like elk or veal. Chef Kinds, Isabelle, and staff always make sure our experience is nothing short of amazing!! The escargot and European cheese board are always a must. The wine selection is spectacular and Isabelle’s wine knowledge is always spot on. The desserts are truly chefs kiss. The white chocolate marscapone cheesecake with raspberry coulis is our absolute favorite!❤️ I promise, you’ll not be disappointed..“

“One of the best fast food burger places, along with 5 Guys, and Shake Shack. However, Culver's has a much more extensive menu, with the fish sandwich being the best of any fast food place. Being cod is a big deal, in my opinion. They also have ice cream in many choices, as well as milkshakes and floats. The diet root beer is a plus for diabetic like me.“

“Love the way they bread and fry the chicken. Had the chicken sandwich it was great! And so was the service!“

“Love there food yum yum get me some“

“Chicken fingers and frites platter were amazing!! Cooked to perfection and fries were crispy! Got a side of honey mustard and it gave ot that touch!! Thank you guys! Absolutely amazing staff and food!!!“

“Had a great time at the watch party tonight! Great place to have a beer and watch the game! Will definitely be back the wings were great!“

“Had an absolutely wonderful experience here!..very friendly,concerned staff and the food was delish.. had breakfast with pumpkin pancakes, yum! .Highly recommend.“

“Foods good waiter is always polite and fast when I come in am“

“want a big, delicious cheese steak sandwich go check Philly best out“

“I love skinnys wings...but today was a failure. I ordered a 10 piece of breaded garlic parm wings (my fav). When they came out fresh and hot, I ate one and I could taste a fishyness to them. I had my buddy try one and she said the same thing. The waitress (who was great) took them back to get me new ones. Here's the kicker! I know they werent new wings. I know they were sat under a heat lamp for a bit and just left for re-serving. Not cool!! How do I know this. I left one piece of celery in the basket. when it came back out the same one piece of celery was in the same place. But thats not even it. When the wings were dumped into the basket the first time, they were dumped over the little container of ranch, and it left a perfect ring of nothingness under it..just the basked liner clean as a whistle. When the supposed new wings came out... the ring was still there, still void of any seasoning remnants. same wings... same fishy flavor. sorry but that was horribly disappointing! I still tipped the waitress a 10 spot on a 24 dollar bill! Not her fault. I still will recommend Skinny's and thier wings... just not today! I took 8 of the wings home... had my roomie try one and she said the very same thing.... Fishy. tossed them in the trash!“

“night shift is always fun great staff always up beat love going there Denny's sucks“

“Ordered an Italian sub and it was excellent!! I’ll definitely be back. 😎🤙🎩🧚‍♀️“

“From the moment I walked in, Cheddar’s delivered an exceptional dining experience. The service was phenomenal—friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome right away. Our server went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, checking in just the right amount without being overbearing.

Now, let’s talk about the food—absolutely phenomenal. Every dish tasted homemade and fresh, living up to their “scratch kitchen” promise. I ordered the chicken tenders and rib combo, and it was crispy, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. The sides were just as impressive—hot, flavorful, and generously portioned.

From appetizers to dessert, everything was delicious and arrived at the perfect temperature. The quality, portion size, and prices all exceeded expectations.

If you’re looking for a relaxed, satisfying meal with top-notch service, Cheddar’s is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“Great BBQ and great service. My go to place for BBQ when I’m in the area“

“Love this place“

“I give this rating before Mo the manager retired. Since then, the business has been sold. The new owners are going to ruin the atmosphere, menu and service. It's their right but you don't change a good thing. Weeki Wachee is not Tampa, leave those ideas in Tampa. Remember the sign reads: Bayport is a small fishing village that has a drinking problem. Changing the menu is a bad, bad mistake. You'll see!“

“Me encanta comer aki“

“this is a fantastic dining establishment with great people who prepare the food to perfection. I highly recommend dining here !“

“Excellent food, excellent service.“

“the service was nonstop incredible the food was quick everything was clean they had all the right football games on it was just a great time for all“

“We've had many hams from this store and they're always amazing. We had never tried their food menu until recently when we randomly decided to stop in for lunch. This place is cafe style where you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. My ham and swiss sliders were fantastic and my husband enjoyed is bbq ham sandwich. We will definitely be back for lunch to try other options!“

“It is an excellent dive with a pleasant atmosphere. The food is also surprisingly good. Wednesday Wing Night is a thing.. $.60 wings. No, I do not work there, but it is a great dive.“

“come see me at night. ask for chris“

“Grilled options are amazing love the cat fish and lobster rolls“

“We had an Excellent sprit night great place to have an event . Great staff and Management they were very helpful. awesome food . outstanding night.“

“We, my husband, my husband's cousins, and I, used to eat here all the time....at least once a week. That was, until this "Covid"- thing cut into their hours and business. Now that Covid is over, their hours are still very limited. They close at 2. We, seniors, like to go out for dinner, in the evening. That's when we went. Now, closing at 2, haven't been back in months, if not more. Today is Sunday. Think they would be open all day, but, no. Still closing at 2. Very sad. Love the food, though, but can't eat there if they aren't open.“

“I was in there the other night my waitress Nikki was awesome she made the dining experience very pleasurable and she was very attentive. Will be coming back and requesting her.“

“Took my handycaped wife to this restaurant. They ask us to leave because we had her service dog with us. They said the dog was not allowed to sit next to her where he needed to be to do what he was trained to do. They are not ADA compliant.“

“always great when I come here always nice getting free chips and salsa along with their delicious burgers waiters are great and on top of it“

“This place is understaffed and unprofessional...I waited 40 min for my order which arrived incorrectly...waitress justified that by saying it was what she wrote down..really?...my wife's food was burnt and again when she didn't get her correct toast again it was what the waitress wrote...we will never set foot on there again...disgusting“