42 Best American Restaurants in Buford

“The new menu has some great new items, the food is always great and very consistent! The 4 monthly specials are very well constructed and creative dishes! Sydney is a great bar tender! The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and attentive!“

“A family favorite for us. Rico’s is our go-to local restaurant where we always know it will be great.“

“Absolutely loved the cozy atmosphere and warm hospitality at Big Cheese Cafe, a Mediterranean family restaurant. The flavors were a delightful journey, each dish telling a story of tradition and care. A hidden gem for those craving an authentic taste of Turkey in a welcoming setting. We are returning each week knowing that they will not disappoint.“

“I Totally forgot how good the hot dogs were“

“Can eat Buffalo“

“Lester and the atmosphere are nice, the food is delicious, and the wine and cocktails are good. There is a set menu for lunch, so you can enjoy a delicious lunch at a reasonable price. The soup was a bit salty, and they bring several desserts so you can choose from them. The dessert looked pretty, but the taste was so-so.“

“For me - this is the best restaurant on Lake Lanier. Love the Buffalo chicken pizza - just add bacon. The salmon BLT is so tasty, too. Hard to go wrong at Twisted Oar.“

“Great burger deal on Monday, we stopped going thru back home and the burger was good. I am a medium rare burger guy but you can only get medium. The service was a little slow but luckily we were not in a hurry.“

“We frequently hit the Buford friends as they are always very accommodating to our large party. Bruce, the owner always takes the extra step to make sure everyone has exactly what they need. They discontinued the extremely hot wing sauce that is my default go to but they’re always willing to mix a batch on request. It’s nice to have that personal touch with a local restaurant that everyone enjoys“

“I always enjoy going to Culver's. Never had a bad experience with anything. The food is always good and the customer service is always on point. I would recommend everyone go to Culver's for any food cravings. They have quite the variety of American food. Plus their concrete are delicious!“

“Had a great breakfast 2 eggs fried bologna biscuits and gravy. Then had to try a cheese burger I read about Wow! Best cheese burger I've had in a long time.
Hand packed patty flat top pressed, american cheese, crinkle pickle slices, diced white onions with ketchup and mustard on lightly toasted bun that's it. No salad on this beauty for me. A+“

“Went to a friend’s birthday party; there was about 30 people. The server, food, and atmosphere were great.
I haven’t been to Red Lobster in about 3 years, and was pleasantly surprised!

Parking: Plenty of parking and handicapped spits

Kid-friendliness: Great for kids“

“Fresh health quality alternative to fast food with southern cooking deliciousness…I go for standard fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. My spouse loves the fish, broccoli and steam carrots. Portions are generous and service very good here at GA Mall. I find this place inexpensive for this well made kitchen style food.“

“Busy place! Super friendly staff all around. At least 5 employees interacted with me. I didn't experience a wait but it would be well worth it.

Food was delicious. Bacon bisquit & loaded moon dusted potatoes.

I appreciate that they serve real butter!“

“Tannery Ale House hosted a Rehearsal Dinner for about 35 people for our son and daughter in-laws wedding last week. The food was amazing, all the guests raved about it, even days later. We had the Pitmaster buffet and the brisket and the peach cobbler is not to be missed! There was so much food, plenty for everyone and then some... The rustic setting of the party room was perfect and having our own private bar was so convenient. The service was on spot and the bartender was great as well. Thank you Mike Neal and Tannery Ale House for helping us make this a truly special event.“

“My family and I went to city bbq and the staff was wonderful. It was definitely an environment we could eat and be are selves. Definitely family oriented I would recommend you bring your entire family for good food for inexpensive price and awesome service.“

“My family and I ate at this location today. We had a great meal and very friendly waitress. On our way in, my husband noticed the Pitmasters are David and Amanda Swanner. My maiden name is Swanner! You don’t see many Swanners so now I’m curious if we might be related“

“I’d like to leave this review as a customer who comes to this Gusto location VERY frequently. Today’s experience was extra warming as Jason was so patient and very graceful with my large order. It’s kind people like him that just make it such a great and comfortable experience ??“

“Yes I definitely recommend this eatery and I give it 5 stars! Our server Aaron was outstanding and the food was delicious.. Although I would like them to add champagne to their drink menu ❤️“

“Some of the best bbq I’ve had. Great taste. Very tender and moist. You can taste the fat as well. The sauce was really good. Great flavor. Portion size was great. Priced better than others around town.“

“I really have seen a change in them in past 3 better service and pretties of waitresses of all. And great relax atmosphere definitely will go there more!“

“The food is always amazing“

“Our first visit to 37 Main in Buford - worth the drive from Roswell! Tremendous Sunday evening of no cover live music, plus a reserved table.
Server Rachel did an outstanding job! She flawlessly handled a full room of guests with a cheerful fun attitude, good answers to our first-timer questions, and terrific service! Online reservations available and free local street parking too.“

“Ate here for the first time in years. Overall everything was fine with two exceptions. The menu listed vegetable soup and soup of the day. I asked the server what the soup of the day was and she said vegetable. So I asked why would they list two different soups if they were the same. She didn’t have an answer. I got the impression that she was real new and not fully trained. She was super nice so it really wasn’t too big if a deal. I just ordered the vegetable soup and have to say it wasn’t great. I know soup is mostly water but this really was the thinnest soup ever. It didn’t really have much vegetables either and was kind of like drinking flavored water. The rest of the food was fine, I had a combo of steak and chicken. I dint want breaded or fried chicken so I asked if I could get grilled tenders instead. She said she wasn’t sure and asked. I didn’t think that was a weird request but she checked and came back and said yes. The only thing was I received a breast as opposed to tenders. Again I was like whatever because it was all fine. I’ve never been a big fan of the overall atmosphere of the place. The tables seem kind of tight with each other and not very intimate. I think that’s just their idea of being at a family setting. You have to go up front to pay and that’s where it can really be an issue because people are buying store items as well and it really slows things down because they don’t have more than like two people checking out. I’m pretty sure it’s been like that in the past. Of course it could be because of being short staffed, especially since the pandemic where businesses need more help or a conscience decision. Either way it took a while to pay and that was the weakest part of the lunch.“

“absolutely lovely service & staff that was really welcoming alongside the beautiful, well lit atmosphere that just gets better with the juicy, top tier food. geniunely nothing bad to say, an absolute treat that will not leave you with regrets. Shoutout to Gavin and Joseph ?“

“My doula team met here the other day for some meetings and we were pleased with the delicious brunch options. Service was good despite being fairly busy.“

“Todo espectacular la comida los cócteles, la atención.“

“Yes I love our customers and my co-workers.“

“Great service, great food and extremely fair prices, not to mention the drinks are really good! We go thee 3-4 times a week. I highly recommend it!“

“Never been to Red Robin before, but this was definitely a good first impression. Food was a bit pricey but overall I had a good experience. The burger was delicious and my favorite thing about RR is the "bottomless" feature and being able to order more food. They definitely make sure you never leave hungry. Service was quick and friendly too.“

“great food fast,recommended“

“The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. Food is hot and delicious. Love this place!“

“Amazing experience!!! Not only are you on Lake Lanier but you get to experience great food. The food is well seasoned and the menu has a lot to offer.

When you go here and want to sit at the bar, ASK FOR HUNTER. He’s friendly but he has tons of experience in the kitchen as well as the bar. Your drinks will be made with love and you won’t regret it, seriously.

Great place!!!“

“Everyone here is great every time i come in!! No matter what, I'm always greeted and given the best service. my most recent time here, there was a young guy training on the grill and he wasnt too quick. It was busy and he and the server were getting stressed out but! Giving him a chance everyones food ended up being fantastic :) it was probably one of the best hashbrown bowls i've ever had.“

“Way way over priced. Not at all worth the long drive or the money spent. Service was great. The cheese cake is wonderful. But not a place a middle class family can afford to eat.

Vegetarian options: Cauliflower app was delicious. Mac n cheese bites were good.“

“Our Choir spent our retreat at Lake Lanier Island our group had our breakfast and lunch at Sydney Restaurant, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Named for Sydney Lanier a 19th century American poet. I just have to shout out to the folks that work there. God Bless you and your Restaurant John A., your entire staff, and these hard working folks! ?Austin, Maggie, Nathan, Sebel and more.... I particularly asked for names because I was more than completely satisfied with this restaurant, the food, their cleanliness, the buffet selection plus! It was my first time there at Lake Lanier Island and I live in Georgia. So shame on me. Definitely want to go back!!!! ?“

“I eat at this Waffle House 3 to 4 times a week. All of the staff is awesome: Candy, Preston, Jessica, Jackie always are attentive and check with me regularly. (I drink a lot of coffee) Food is great also“

“A little hole in the wall on the lake. Quiet and mellow atmosphere where you can come for dining, pool, socializing, and hang out. They have a outdoors bar with access to the lake and lunch while youre out on the boat. I love this place. Can't get any better.“

“The food truck and the crew did absolutely fantastic. They were early. Everyone commented how good it was. The lines were short. The pager system worked great for our set up. the booking process was very professional.“

“the best thing about this restaurant is a waitress named bethany lol! its also immaculately clean and run by the best manager and district manager“

“American Deli is a fantastic restaurant serving a variety of dishes. The food is what you can expect from a typical wing shop around the area. The wings are usually cooked well and are not dry or too small. The fried rice is surprisingly good but can be a bit greasy at times. I highly recommend the wings and fried rice combo. I’ve called in pickup orders many times now and the food has always been ready for me when I arrived.“

“Wow is all I can say.....
So I usually leave reviews when I really have something to say. I ordered from here a chicken rasta pasta, fries, and plantains. Everything was so wonderful and fresh! I ordered on Uber Eats and it was still steaming when I opened it! I live in the apartments adjacent from this place and I always said that I would stop in for a drink.....NOW I will! The chicken rasta pasta is my favorite, it is well seasoned, creamy, has the right amount of heat. I'm actually in awe because this place is literally across the street.“