36 Best American Restaurants near Norwalk

“We had lunch there yesterday. I left with my belly full after having a delicious lunch of a huge cheese rite and delicious fries. My life partner had a delicious fish sandwich, cooked to perfection. The last time we were the the owner (I assume) offered me a boasted chicken leg, on the house. It was the best chicken I've had in years!!!! We don't go out much, but our next outing will definitely be to the Norwalk Maid-Rite for a chicken dinner!!“

“The food is always on point and the staff and regulars are all great.Semper Fi.“

“Visited 1908 tonight to watch Monday night football and the food and service were amazing!!! Our server Meg was so personable and attentative! Love their menu and atmosphere. Great place to relax and watch the game.They really know how to take care of their customers here! Highly recommend this place!“

“They had their food truck at my work today!! I got the Boom Boom burger and omg it is now my new favorite burger!!! Soooo awesome!!“

“The chicken sandwich is fire and the staff is great“

“First I feel like I have to say there is no where to park and the wait is long even on a Wednesday night. Inside is dark and loud and cramped. My ham and bean soup was very good! Stuffed mushroom appetizer was ok but not worth the $10.50 price. My steak was ok-I’ve had way better. Waitress said I should ask for it well done since the cook usually undercooked the steak and it turned out more done than I would have liked it but the waitress never came over to ask… The asparagus had that woody flavor. Potatoes were good. My bf let me try his onion rings and meatball sandwich and both were very good! Cake tasted old… the staff is very nice but looked a little overwhelmed.“

“BBQ Meatloaf was delicious and the service was good. Very cool decor.“

“It is a great experience our grandson loves the food and especially the tractor ride with Dick we try and go here once or twice a month ..love it and you will to awesome food n service .The wait staff is fabulous and very friendly“

“Such a cool vibe! Amazing food and service— will definitely go back again! 😊“

“A go-to cozy neighborhood staple that never disappoints. Amazing specialty cocktails, great juicy burgers and best salmon in town.“

“Everything was phenomenal from beginning to end! The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing, and our waiter in particular was so friendly and recommended the crab stuffed walleye, which was to die for! The environment was classy and intimate, yet casual enough that it felt comfortable and warm. The best part of the meal was the appetizer- the seared ahi tuna is too good for words, just trust me on this and order it! This was a great place to visit for my birthday dinner, and we definitely plan on being back.“

“We had Sam and Billy for our servers at the bar, they were extremely friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Our drinks stayed full with plenty of conversation. This is the reason we continue to come back to this hotel.“

“Excellent food and service! Prime rib was absolutely delicious!“

“The gnocchi is a very memorable dish. Soft, fluffy pillows of heaven. I don’t regret eating the entire dish AND ordering the lava cake. Easily ranks in my top 5 favorite DSM dishes.“

“tried this place out today, great service, amazing food will definitely be stopping by again!!“

“Cheese Bar is my favorite restaurant. I like it for the friendly staff, excellent service, knowledgeable chef, and of course delicious food. They clearly train their people well and are all very kind and relaxed. Their food and beverages have been consistently well prepared and tasty for over 6 years. I love it!“

“the foods always great and very tasty..... old school iowa here and damb good“

“I tried Mitzi’s for the first time today, WOW! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this place til recently! I had the tenderloin and fries and it was absolutely the best I’ve ever had, fries included!! The service was great and very friendly! I’ll be having lunch there again, next time the sausage sandwich!!“

“Amazing food and at a reasonable price and not a bad wait time.“

“Friendly folks and well staffed! I had the smothered chicken with a side salad and broccoli & cheese soup. I love how I didn't have to ask for any extra dressing for my side salad, they put just the right amount for you. The grilled chicken breast was cooked perfectly, as well as the grilled onions and mushrooms it was smothered in. The broccoli & cheese soup blew me away. It had more seasoning than I'm used to, but was absolutely incredible! Being new to the area, this is by far my favorite place in the two months I've been here. I couldn't help but watch every plate that came out of the kitchen to see how awesome it looked. Take my word for it., the food looked incredible! I wish I wasn't trying to lose weight, because I would try everything on the menu within a week! LOL, wish I had posted some pictures of my food, but I honestly didn't expect the greatness I found in this hidden gem on the edge of town.“

“Every year our worship team (12-14 ppl) has their Christmas appreciation dinner here. Phenomenal food and great service every single time! So many great entrees and we’ve tried many items on the menu. We are well taken care of, excellent food and price. Meg and the staff are wonderful!“

“I bring my mother to this Perkins each week. We both feel the food is excellent. I would also like to say any server we have is good, but I would like to give special recognition to your server Tracy (#131). She always makes usa feel at home, besides giving excellent service. Way to go Tracy ! Kevin Downs“

“My second time here - great ambiance, service, good, & drinks. I’ve purchased items at the connected market each time. Very handy.“

“We had pizza at Gilroys tonight! It is the best thin crust pizza around! The margarita is my go to and my husband gets the sausage and pepperoni! Besides awesome food, the staff goes above and beyond!! Erica was our gal tonight She is a very attentive, Awesome server! Thank you Erica!! Keep up the Great Work!!“

“Sunday was our server. He was kind, talkative and attentive and we will ask for him next time!!!“

“We went to Confluence Brewery to listen to Seth Jamison sing solo and play the acoustic guitar. While we were there, we tried Good Eatin's food truck. The food was good. I'm giving them 4 stars, only because I didn't order my brisket grilled cheese sandwich. Someone else picked it out. It would not have been my first option. Hey! It was free, and I didn't have to think about what to select. It was tasty and filling. My people thought the street tacos were delicious, and my dad thought the batter on the catfish was just o.k. (he cooks a lot, so he's picky). I will try them again during Ragbrai, and I will give a 2nd review.“

“GIVE FRANCIS A RAISE!!!!!“

“We went to Americana for a birthday this morning and had the breakfast buffet. The food was pretty standard for a buffet. The salted caramel pancakes and filled donut holes were good. The biscuits were over cooked. We also had Bloody Marys and Mimosas which were good“

“Stopped in today after grabbing groceries! And got a tea, very delicious. The place is so cute & the worker is such a sweet heart! 10/10!“

“informed them of an allergy, and was reassured that they would handle it safely. had an allergic reaction and ended up sick, vomiting and hest pain. this place is a health code violation and a lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm sure we're not the only victims. and they made the regular reviews on their page locked so no one can inform about the hazards of their food“

“I really enjoy the Sourdough Melt. not a lot of options out there for sourdough or melts so I swing by and make it a double 🫠“

“Staff is wonderful. Communication with family is great. Feel very blessed that our loved one is in this community.“

“We took the whole family here for thanksgiving dinner. Amazing friendly courteous staff and authentic food!“

“Booked a wedding reception there. Staff was very helpful and flexible on what the bride wanted. They allowed us to decorate the room the day before the wedding and was there to review the final arrangements. Loved the deck off the bar to smoke or get away from the crowd. Highly recommend!“

“I had about an hour to kill, so I decided to grab a bite. I ordered Chicken Tenders w/ Fries from somewhat a limited menu. The food was decent, and the price was reasonable for the portion size (which was surprisingly large). And, the service was superb. My server, according to my receipt, was Rachel.When I arrived, she was already servicing 4 customers (3 tables and 1 counter) by herself. While I was there, a few customers left but new ones showed up. At any given point, she was servicing 4 other parties but didn't forget to stop by my table several times to make sure I was doing okay. She was even courteous to a group of college kids who didn't necessarily have the best manners.Bottom line: I'd eat here, again next time I'm at the Des Moines airport.“

“I stopped in to pick up a bag of ice and few other things. I got to the Self Check out and i forgot my ice and a nice gentleman took me to where the ice was located carried it back and said he would carry it out to my car. Well that young fellow was unable to carry it out and Gavin stepped up and carried it out to my car! Gavin was so polite and was funny! Thanks again Gavin and the young fellow that carried my ice to the self check out!“