50 Best American Restaurants near Pleasant Valley

“We recently discovered this gem. Anyone who enjoys a laid back atmosphere, excellent barbacks, excellent staff all around, great food, and fair prices needs to visit this place at least once. This bar/restaurant is a great place to eat, relax, and just enjoy. The staff are very friendly, and the local folks who frequent there are also very nice and welcoming. Can’t say enough great things!😊“

“Delicious food, friendly staff, and an excellent atmosphere all in one 🙂“

“We were looking for a relaxed dinner spot when we found Big Dave and Holly's. Our food was delicious and the lady working the front was nice. My husband ordered a Root Beer float to go at the end of dinner, when she found out we were at a hotel in town for the Eagle Fest, she even included a cup with extra Root Beer. ❤️“

“I love your food but to be honest I don’t order as often because it’s not worth the price. Take your 26.00 meal to 20. And more people would probably buy it. I think about it often and I’m like nah it’s not worth that high price. Imagine the sales if you made it 20$. That’s called logical business!“

“Six of us met for lunch today! Our waitress Grace was very attentive! Food was excellent! We were all served at the same time! Fun atmosphere!Highly recommend!!“

“Just had a wonderful dinner at Tuggers. My husband had the meatloaf, and I had the rice bowl with seared tuna…fabulous and plenty to bring some home for lunch tomorrow. The vanilla crème brûlée old fashioned and warm apple dumpling cocktails were delicious. Our son had a burger and fries and had room for the fried cookie dough, or thought he did. He revived 3 large pieces along with a glass of milk (nice touch!). The service was fantastic, and our meal arrived quickly. Would highly recommend!“

“Excellent atmosphere and amazingly prepared food! My husband and I visited here last night, and we both were raving about the food. The salads were fresh and super tasty. The pecan crusted salmon with blueberries was unlike anything we’ve had but in the very best way. Pleasant atmosphere for good conversations and kind staff. We’ll be back often! Great job everyone!“

“Good food, well prepared. Friendly atmosphere and waitstaff.“

“Food was amazing. Great & friendly staff. We were in and out in about 30-40 minutes and they were super busy but we got a table right away. Prices are great for the servings you get. Will definitely be coming back now that I know their family friendly (first time at this place so wasn't sure what to expect)“

“Cute family atmosphere . Prices are amazing and my kids loved it.“

“We chose Beef + Bourbon for our anniversary dinner yesterday. We made reservations ahead of time, and made a note with the reservation that it was our anniversary dinner. I'll get my disappointment over with first and move on to all of good. I wasn't happy with where we were seated. For whatever reason, we were stuck in the bar area. Our view to the left was the parking lot. The view to the right was the bar, which came with its own set of noise. And since we were on a main pathway, it was hard to have any conversation with the traffic and noise passing by every few minutes. I think I was expecting to sit in the beautiful other spaces they have available with dim lighting and a more romantic vibe, especially for an anniversary dinner. The food was absolutely mind blowing. Everything we had was cooked with so much thought and care. The beef medallion and crab cake appetizers really set the stage for the main course, which consisted of ribeye for both of us. Absolutely the best steak I've ever had. Tender, juicy, seasoned to perfection. My husband enjoyed asparagus with hollandaise as a side. I enjoyed a salad. Everything we devoured was absolutely top notch. Our waiter was awesome, Travis. He definitely took care of us as far as service. Very nice gentleman. I would give the food a 10000/10. I hope to be able to go back and give the ambiance another try. My fault for not speaking up while there or having the wrong set of expectations.“

“Great service. Food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. Waitress was very polite. Had the Slammer and a blueberry, strawberry, banana crepe. Will be back.“

“love being able to pick up burgers and fries at 530 in the morning... great friendly environment“

“Monday taco baskets Tuesday $5.50 Cheeseburger baskets Wednesday Duey Rites & Music Bingo from 7-9pm! Thursday is Chef's surprise!! 🤷 Friday is Catfish Fry---EVERY Friday from 4-9pm Saturday tacos Sunday $12 Fried Chicken Buckets ALL DAY!!! (8PCS & FRIES FOR 2 PEOPLE)“

“Last night we went to Chevin's Kitchen and Catering located inside Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar and Grill in Rock Island. This is the second time we have stopped in recently for the daily special. We are so glad we did. From the prompt greeting by the servers and bar staff to the made to order burger sliders with fresh cut fries everything was AMAZING! Our servers were on top of it and so friendly. The food was GREAT! If you haven’t checked this place out yet or if you have forgotten about one of the oldest bars in the neighborhood don’t snooze on this! Great food and great service! We can’t wait to go back! — at Kavanaugh's Hilltop.“

“Great spot for group gatherings, smooth service, and flexible dining options!
We recently visited Tap 22 Grill & Bar for an office dinner gathering, and the experience was seamless from start to finish.
Space & Ambience: The restaurant is surprisingly spacious with ample seating, making it well-suited for large parties and team outings without feeling cramped or overly noisy. The rustic-modern setting provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Service: Handling a large group can often slow things down, but the staff here took our orders efficiently and kept everything running on time. Drink refills and dishes were delivered smoothly to the table without any mix-ups.
Menu & Vegetarian Flexibility: The single-page layout is straightforward and easy to navigate while still offering a diverse variety of dishes. As a vegetarian, finding accommodating options at a grill and bar can sometimes be a challenge, but Tap 22 offered good choices. The kitchen was very accommodating with custom requests—happily omitting non-vegetarian components from items to make them suitable.
Portions & Quality: The food arrived hot, fresh, and nicely prepared, with generous portion sizes.
Overall, our team had a pleasant evening. It is an accommodating venue for team dinners and casual group celebrations, and I would gladly return!“

“Yesterday, Thanksgiving 2025, we experienced the Riverfront Grille for the first time. The staff were happy to see us, friendly and very attentive. Second, the food was outstanding. Turkey and ham were done to perfection, a variety of salads, soups and sides were homemade and delicious. Lastly, the overall experience (including desert) on a busy day was wonderful. Thank you Riverfront Grille…looking forward to our next visit…highly recommend them.“

“The service is always friendly and quick to get a drink with a good selection of draft beer. The food is great. I would say it’s made with love even the side salads.“

“We come here often on Wednesdays before church! I love how quick it is, and I also love the variety of food choices. There are healthy choices and there are, not so healthy choices. We love them all! Also, Culver’s has extra delicious root beer, if you’ve never had it, make sure to get some on your next visit!“

“For price to food ratio there is no better food in the QC area in my honest opinion.“

“The staff is literally so amazing and kind! Almost as sweet as those cinnamon roll pancakes! 🤤 We had a bit of a wait but perfection takes time. Once it arrived the entire table could not stop raving about how phenomenal it all tasted! True hats off to the talented cooks! A new Scott county park tradition has been born!“

“Very good food and a great atmosphere“

“Went to Uncle Pete's Gyros yesterday and had the best experience tge food was amazing and staff is so great . The owners knew we were celebrating my moms heavenly birthday and came out w a special dessert to help honor her ❤️ they let us share our memories of her and her love for there family and gyros . Thank you for helping putting joy into a day that we often feel sad .“

“This is a great place to eat. Our waitress had perfect timing, checking on us when needed while still allowing us to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. She provided excellent service. If you’re in the area and feeling hungry, you won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend it, especially for families.“

“I love Culver's Concrete Mixers especially the Heath Bat mixer. I received a free coupon for Culver's Cheese Curds. Thought would try them. Honestly there's nothing to wright home about. I love cheese curds but these are not so great personally I wouldn't bother unless you're willing to dip them in a lot a lot of sauce.“

“Chevin’s catering was wonderful! We had so many compliments from the guests at our event about the food. Kevin was great to work with and everything was perfect.“

“The course is BACK! I played here many times when it was previously open and I am so happy it is back! I went today with my family and the course was in great shape considering it was closed for many years. Do yourself a favor and golf a round! New carts, friendly staff, and great location!“

“Portions, price, environment and service was great! The only thing I would change is the Cole slaw. Although the portion was great, it was tasteless. Nonetheless, 5 stars! cant wait to go back!“

“Rather than stop at one of the busy chains, I decided to have my meal at the airport prior to my flight. It was a good choice. First, my server Pam was outstanding. She was attentive and professional. The restaurant is calm and quiet, and there is lots of room. The meal was cooked just as ordered, with eggs, sausage potatoes and an English Muffin. The prices are very reasonable. Next time in Quad Cities International, I'll eat here again.“

“Service!! 10/10 Jessy. Food delicious 10/10! Cocktails-outta this world!! 10/10“

“We love Miss Mamie's! We often go for special events, like birthdays and anniversaries. Usually, we get the catfish and the crab cakes. This time we went in for carry-out and got the catfish dinner, spinach salad, and beef stroganoff. Great portions (we got two meals each from that order), wonderful, friendly service, and some of the best food in the QC.“

“Nice vibe for sure I enjoyed the service and cleanliness. One thing I could bank on is that I definitely did better at The Lone Wolf then in the casino, hopefully they get back to even running side by side so we can keep are tabs paid up with all the big winnings. Thanks Lone Wolf!“

“Great lunch spot, quick food cooked fresh right in front of you.“

“Anthony is the best mixologist anywhere. The menu is five star. Charcuterie served for 2,4, or 6. Whatever you do, don’t eat before getting there. Gary & Patty.“

“I just want to thank the staff, our car broke down in the drive through. We did not know this would happen, we were incredibly embarrassed by it. The staff was so sweet to us about the whole situation even if it was a huge inconvenience. The customers were not so understanding and nice but the staff was. We wanted to thank them.“

“Awsome burgers and and onion rings“

“Awesome, friendly service! Good food and a tasty margarita.“

“Small cozy with decent food and good drinks. Dinning area is smaller so I can see where things would get loud quickly. Many TVs so good for a small sports bar. Curds are great with a fantastic ranch. Portobello fries are great for mushroom lovers. Pizza oven wasn't up and going for lunch, which was a slight disappointment, but we will be back to try more meals. Would recommend if you are in the area.“

“Hands down best breakfast in the QC.. come every Sunday!!! Nothing compares“

“First time in. Great burger. Bun toasted just right.“

“Great Moline hilltop bar.“

“Drinks were great! Hubs says best dirty martini he has ever had.“

“I haven’t ate here but picked up DoorDash today Valentine’s Day and the gal at the front was super. They were slammed due to two no shows in the kitchen. She kept a great attitude and was doing her best. I will be back to eat.“

“steaks are really good and so are the drinks“

“I was at the bar when the incident occurred with the customer vaping. Owner asked him politely to please not vape. The customer was unnecessarily offended even though there were signs stating no smoking or vaping. Riverside is very friendly and welcoming- veterans included. Great food, great staff!“

“I like to order Belgian Waffles on Sunday, with a side of scrambled eggs! It normally comes with meat. They have been great about letting me switch that out tho. The price of eggs may have been the one thing that has come down 🙂 I call in my order, and pick up in 15 minutes. I really like that there is one in Bettendorf now! Don’t have to wait 30-45 minutes to get in. The menu has a great variety. They have crepes! I used to go to a place in Chicago with my Mom and sister, 30 years ago; called Magic Pan- their specialty was crepes! Yum! I love this place!“

“The best breakfast iv ever had. Definitely try the steak chilaquiles platter!!!! The waitstaff was very kind and the atmosphere is beautiful. It was our first time but definitely not the last. 🔥“

“Tried this place for the first time tonight for dinner. The food and service were excellent. Food came out really fast. Everyone was very friendly. I recommend this place. We will definitely be returning.“

“One of my must visits when i come back home to the Quad cities to visit. Food is always consistent and the staff are always friendly and attentive. The bonus this time was the recommendation for honey mustard to dip the onion rings in. Always a favorite!“