50 Best American Restaurants near Lake City

“Excellent Service during this pandemic. These workers are working very hard & deserve a raise. They need to be recognized. They have been busy from open to close non-stop. I waited over 1.5 hours for door dash to deliver my food but they did not have any drivers available in the area, so the owner is taking it upon his self to deliver the food personally to me. #payraise #excellentservice #recommends #11alivenews #recognizethesepeople“

“I met a young man named Christian today, he is new and was very nervous. I reassured him that he will get the hang of it and to not beat up on himself. I will make it my business to come and interact with Christian until he is a Waffle House Pro. The food was great as always. Thank you Christian for being so dedicated.“

“I absolutely love this restaurant! Anytime I am in Atlanta and jave enough time, I stop and get their Shrimp & Grits. Winsome is a great Hostess and JaNelle was so sweet.“

“Dear Fresh 2 Order Leadership, I’m writing to recognize one of your team members, Ronald, who completely transformed our morning during a recent visit to your Concourse B location at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In the 20 minutes we sat and enjoyed breakfast, we witnessed Ronald serve with a rare combination of energy, encouragement, and a true servant’s heart. He didn’t just attend to F2O guests, he supported everyone in the shared seating area, radiating care, joy, and intentionality with every interaction. It was inspiring. As a certified life and business coach and the Chief Joy Officer of JOYInc., I frequently teach about building personal value propositions, regardless of role or title. Ronald is now one of my go-to examples. His presence demonstrated that impact and excellence are not confined to position, but are driven by character and heart. I’d like to personally send Ronald a gift of appreciation. Could someone from your team help facilitate this? I don’t know what you pay Ronald, but I’ll say this: he is worth his weight in gold. Thank you for hiring and empowering someone of his caliber. He represents your brand with exceptional integrity and humanity. With Gratitude and Awe! Clif“

“Dissapointed in Big Kahuna dog. No creole mustard, no pickled onions, the "housemade slaw" was shredded cabbage, the cherry pepper relish was pickle relish out of a jar. When I mentioned it to the girl at the counter after I received it , she said we are out of most of the ingredients on the menu and they stopped putting creole mustard on it because people said it was too spicy. Lol. Total lack of communication between the kitchen and the counter staff. We all have to 86/sub items, But you should tell the customer what he's getting so his expectations are not dashed. I know it's just a hot dog and I ate it because I was hungry and the actual hot dog was good, but they didn't get anything close to what it should have been.“

“We stopped by here during a progressive dinner. We had the pepperoni fry bread and the fried peppers. We wish they would have given us more of the pepperoni butter. It was very good but all gone halfway through the bread. The fried peppers were really good. The service was 5 stars and the atmosphere out on the back seating area was very nice. Would go here again!“

“Love the vibe, menu and service.“

“Came across this randomly today and I am glad I stopped by to grab a bite for dinner. I ordered the trainwreck fries with brisket and the chicken tenders. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was just perfect. The hostess was so polite and my waitress was so helpful and friendly. The 2 hr free parking is great. I will definitely come back for more.“

“Absolutely Fabulous. The layering of flavors made each bite a special adventure to savored.“

“Excellent customer service given by Stanzio. He was knowledgeable and helpful on my food choices. He was very respectful, kind, and attentive to our needs. He was friendly and such a pleasant server. The food is to die for!! Simply Excellent restaurant!!“

“The staff took care of our large party (20+). Not one single delay or complaint. The food was great the service was excellent and chef took a picture with my sister and made an awesome little brother on my 50th birthday.“

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“Amazing. you'll have a blast. So refreshing after a stressful flight AND the burgers? Insane. 10/10 shout-out to Tanika she's so fun, happiest girls girl I've encouraged in an airport, what an experience. Definitely gonna stop back next connection to Atlanta! 🖤“

“I have loved Folk Art for so many years. I was delighted to learn of the Hapeville location. Great food. Friendly staff. Cool vibe. Welcoming. It would be a huge mistake to miss an opportunity to dine here or grab a drink.“

“Lol …I wasn’t hungry but was on a lay over. It was almost dinner time. I saw Bobby’s Place! Anything Bobby cooks is top notched. Loved my burger the right ratio type meat for a burger it was not oily or greasy. The meat also was top quality and tasted like it. Great waiter. Wish we had one in Orange Ca. Bobby?“

“Soon as I walked up I was greeted with a friendly welcome. Was directed to the bar area until my table was ready. The bar was comfy so I Decided to stay and eat my food my server Nia was professional and helpful. She made a really good cocktail My food was Salmon croquettes tasted just like my mom made them. The restaurant was lovely the walls gave me motivation and total story. Must to stop everytime I visit the A“

“The staff had a positive attitude, were friendly, and helped each other to provide an excellent level of service. I was pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the food and service. I give them two thumbs up!!!“

“Had a layover & decided to spend it in Fridays! Great apps and drinks!! Staff was great too! Had fun watching a game!“

“My fellow traveler and I stopped by on our way home to Virginia. It was a long day of travel, delayed flights, we just wanted to sit down and chill. We didn’t expect much out of an airport restaurant… But we were both blown away. Our server, Tarvis, was charming, professional, knowledgeable, and exceptional. The BLT with bacon jam, and the rice pudding with cinnamon and peaches was superb. (I could’ve eaten a whole jar of the bacon jam.) Tarvis, thank you for making two weary travelers leave your restaurant with pep in their step Keep on shining your light. And to any traveler who is leery of a place that serves a hamburger and a sushi roll… Fear not. This place is great.“

“Everything on the menu is Good. Drinks omg you will not be disappointed“

“I Was Completely Blown Away At This Restaurant. I Was Sat By A Beautiful Host Which Turn Out To Be My Server. Renisha Was Very Knowledgeable About The Ga Craft Beers. She did an amazing job by explaining each item on the menu. I Gave Her The Opportunity Of Ordering My Food and Beer. Oh Boy She Did Not Disappoint. I had the Blackened Catfish with rice and beans and an Orange Still Diva Beer To Drink. It was her two favorite items and I had no complaints! Renisha service was the best service I have had in years. My water cup was never low and if I had more time I would have had another beer. Renisha Was Very Patient With Me Even Though The Restaurant Was Very Busy. She is also a team player and is willing to pick up the slack from others. As A Restaurant Manager Please Give This Server Her Flowers, She Deserves it !“

“This is the best bar on the southside. Manny is the best bartender in my opinion. He always acknowledges you when you come in and makes sure you have a good time. Nick and a few other staff also are good about stepping in to help out it make's your experience great. This bar gives you that home away from home vibe most of us in our 30s look for.“

“Outstanding food, friendly staff, AMAZING DECOR! 10/10“

“Went for the first time today and let me say it was a whole vibe, I’m just sad to say this place is right near my house and I just stumbled upon it today. The food was top notch, the music was great and the service was fantastic. I will definitely be back. Five stars ⭐️ loved it!“

“You have to try the Cuban sandwich, I’ve never been able to find one better“

“First time here and the experience was really nice. We have 6 different entrees and they were all delicious. The order of wings were fried a little too hard but the flavor was good. The waitress was pleasant, knowledgeable and very attentive.“

“Give Sarah and the bartender a raise“

“Wow! An experience like no other. When I say this, I don't mean over the top or loud “in your face” details. But very intentional and intricate details that made the visit to Restaurant356 so memorable. Service was great! Thank you Tay for an amazing visit, he was our waiter and was very knowledgeable- let us know about the facility, event's Porsche had going on, what we should do during our visit and overall great hospitality. Overall: Loved the food, hospitality, and creativity of the restaurant from the butter made to look like tiny porsche's to the burger bun with the “356”- Definitely looking forward to coming back soon!“

“The food is amazing!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️?“

“My husband and I was looking for some place new to go for dinner and i found this place on the internet. We had never heard of it and it was close to our home so we decided to check it out. The set up is nice. I believe there are 3 or 4 dinning rooms. The staff was really nice and very attentive. We didnt make any reservations which they do prefer but they sat us still without a wait. The drinks were really good and they did not hold out on the amount of alcohol. Now the dinner. OMG Dinner was off the chain. I tip my hat off to the chef. I had the Honey Glaze Salmon and my husband is vegan so he had The Smoked spinach Asparagus Mashed potatoes and Brocolini. When I tell you this had to be the best food with so much flavor. We were more then pleased. The only complaint we have is the music got really loud. If couldnt hear each other even if you are sitting right next o each other. But other then that I will definitely return and I must say I am adding this to my list of best restaurants in Atlanta.“

“Great food and vibes“

“Great neighborhood hangout with good food and drinks.“

“I've been here three times the pizza is off the chain Mr Tito is a one-man show so you have to be patient but the food is definitely worth it also it's a little bummy out there but it's okay they seem friendly enough also it is worth noting they have halal options which I appreciate after a long hard day of working I don't want to have to be fighting with food and God!!“

“My daughter took me thier today for my bday lunch, from the greater to my suprised bday desert was amazing!! I can't wait to go back, the interior decor is amazing!!“

“Absolutely amazing! We found this today on the way to the Zoo and it will for sure be one of our go to spots from now on ❤️ we loved it and the food was amazing! I love the atmosphere of the place! We will be back! 🫶🏻“

“The Food is Good and I had Fun with my Alumni Classmates!!!“

“The food was hot and fresh and by the time I got there everything was ready. Service was fast and quick. Food was delicious 😋“

“Food was great but the service was even better! My server, Josiah was very helpful and attentive. He made excellent suggestions on the menu and made sure that we were very well taken care of if I were to go again which I definitely will. I would want Josiah to help me out because his service was amazing.“

“the new options for spicy chicken, cornbread and carolina gold sauce are all delicious. flavors in the food here are on point, and the price is reasonable for the quality and serving size. being healthier is just a bonus, cause the flavors remind me more of comfort food more than health food.“

“My sister's and I had a great visit in the area and super service from the time we entered the door to our server (Charles) who was great! We sat on the roof and even though it was super hot the misters upstairs kept us cool. Amazing cocktails!!!“

“Rahim Chicken Supreme gave me exactly what I needed from a quick meal stop: good food, convenience, and customer-first service.

I ordered hot honey wings, and the other order was lemon pepper wet with fries made with no seasoning or salt. When I explained the special request, Rahim thanked me for letting him know and made the adjustment exactly as requested.

The order took about 10 to 13 minutes. Since I still had about an hour drive home and I do most of the cooking at home, that worked out perfectly. I was able to grab a freshly cooked meal, pay easily with my debit card, get home, eat, and kick back instead of having to start cooking. That saved time was the dessert for me.

It was hot outside, so Rahim recommended that I wait in the car and said he would let me know when the food was ready. When it was done, he opened the containers and showed me the wings before I left.

I tried half of each flavor, and both the hot honey and lemon pepper wet wings were cooked about as close to perfection as I could ask for in a chicken wing.

Even at the handoff, the service stood out. I told him I did not need a bag, but he made sure the food was packed properly anyway, added napkins and utensils, and asked whether I wanted ranch or blue cheese.

Good food brought the experience together, but Rahim’s attention to the customer is what I will remember most. I would definitely return.“

“Beautiful food and friendly service.“

“I recommend everything on the menu. Food is great!“

“This was our first time to the MacDoungh, GA and it was great! Our home location is an hour away in Kennesaw, Ga.

The ONLY issue is the popularity of the place, which contributes to the long wait times to be seated and the extended time to be serviced at the table.“

“You pretty much can't get lobster tails cooked to perfection, and the seafood family A1“

“One of the best burgers I had in a long while“

“We decided to check out Virgil’s on the spur of the moment while we were in Atlanta… from us entering the door, manager Nassier made us feel welcome and thoroughly explained the menu. Once we were seated our waiter Brandon did an exceptional job taking our order and keeping our glasses full… the atmosphere was great and it experience was like none other…I can say this was one of the best if not the best dining experiences…“

“The atmosphere belies the fantastic food. Drinks are served in plastic cups. The silverware is prepackaged plastic. Ignore all that. The food is phenomenal. We are two old white folks who absolutely do not meet the criteria for this very hip and urban feeling hooka bar. Didnt matter as we were warmly welcomed and Desiree at the bar took very good care of us. The lamb chops were excellent, with the best fried okra I have ever had in my life. The blackened alfredo pasta with shrimp was served in a very cute bowl and tasted fantastic. The chef even came out and asked how things were. I absolutely recommend the drip sauce on the lamb and anywhere else it comes. Just don’t be turned off by the adverts. Probably some of the Best food in Atlanta we have had“

“Ordered the seafood platter with double fries and substituted catfish. My food was prepared fresh and tasted great. The portion was generous, and I love their tartar sauce. Minus one star because two of my oysters were chewy/tough. I ordered and paid at the kiosk, which made the process quick and efficient. They call your name or order number once your food is ready. They also have a great selection of desserts that looked delicious. I’ll definitely try one next time.“

“As a chef, I appreciate a well made burger. Not going to lie, I wasn’t expecting it to be good because I don’t typically get get food from food halls. But, TJ assured me that he was going to do me justice. And that he did! And he cut it in half for me 🥰. Made it so much easier to eat and drive to my gig lol. Burger was so good, I’ve been trying to think of excuses as to why I need to go back! I’m going to try the catfish sandwich next though. Nothing like a good piece of hot fish.“