35 Best American Restaurants in Meridian

“Just went to Kona again today 7/27/22, this place is awesome- they have best gluten free items. my favorite salads- so YUM Ian ( our server) was superb everytime i am in Meridian i come to Kona“

“Service and food were fantastic. Jessica and Kyle were amazing. The checked often to see if we needed anything and if everything was as we wanted it. The chef is amazing. The salmon and cod were perfectly cooked.“

“We enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere where one can get to know the chefs (Mike, included). Food was excellent…have the Tempura green beans and then the Brutus Salad is excellent with chicken or salmon. The Atlantic salmon was grilled to perfection (medium with delicately medium seasoned saffron rice). Try the saffron infused Creme Brulet for dessert and enjoy live Jazz and after-dinner drinks at the Sidecar. However, make reservations if you want a table for dinner and after-dinner entertainment…take out available.“

“This is a great restaurant. We found it while traveling. It will be a go-to for us! We had the Malibu chicken dinner. It was the best I've ever had. Real chicken breast with real smoked ham and cheese. Delicious! It was so reasonably priced.“

“Staff is amazing and the service is fast. Food and drinks are really good. I have been there a few times now and spot on every time. The owners are really nice and friendly making this place an inviting experience.“

“This place is the best in Meridian! The staff knows what customer service is, especially Alec and Emma! The food and choices are great! I’m not much of a drinker so go the there strictly for the food! and the service and vibe! Have and will recommend to everyone I know!!“

“I love Their FISH TACOS! The best!“

“We love Culver’s! So friendly to vegetarians—Their veggie burger is amazing, messy and filling. Their kids meals are awesome with the ticket idea to save up for a big prize a kid can choose in the case. My daughter just loves collecting the soccer balls, footballs and plushies! The crew there is mostly high functioning special needs but they rarely have food quality issues and are pretty timely getting all the food ready.

Their salads all come with meat but if you ask for no meat it will deduct about $2.50 from the cost. This is a perk other places don’t do!! Also, their custards are pretty good. I was there daily sometimes with my pregnancy hormones but as a family, we enjoy Culver’s about twice a month. The only downside is that they charge for extra sauces like Ranch or BBQ. There seems to be something for everyone here! Definitely recommend.“

“absolutely delicious 🤤 one of my favorite restaurants now.“

“Great Breakfast choices! Delicious food.. Small restaurant but cozy. Worth the 30min. wait to be seated.“

“The Mac & Cheese² was wonderful as always. My fiancé got the Korean BBQ Cheesesteak, which he loved as well. The waitress Karen was lovely. She was on top of switching out drinks. We had good conversations with her. Everything was just amazing. I can't recommend this place enough.“

“I had breakfast there with my Mom this morning. The hostess Jess was very engaging with not only us but other customers as well. Very nice demeanor as well as accommodating.“

“All around great place! Amazing food! Amazing staff! So friendly! Great prices! The Cuban grilled cheese is amazing, banana bread is amazing, soups are amazing! Best of all is it’s mostly gluten free. Which works for me!😁 definitely will be coming back! Hands down 10/10! If you haven’t been there you need to try it! What a hidden gem!“

“Cannot say enough about this awesome place! Food was excellent and our server, Cory, was exceptional. Our first time here and we will definitely be back and recommend to everyone.“

“I just had to write a review to acknowledge the great lunch we recently had the pleasure of having at Marie Callender's in Meridian. My friend and I were on our way home (to Council) from Salt Lake City and were looking for somewhere to have a good lunch, well this was definitely the place to go! It was the best meal we had in the last 2 days and it didn't cost us an "arm and a leg". and we each had a slice of pie!!! When in this area next time this is where to go!! Great staff as well!!“

“First time at Terri's Cafe. Food was great with general amounts, service was spot on and our waitress (Lyalka) was enjoyable.“

“Great food great service will definitely be back!“

“amazing burgers! the trailer trash is an absolute must have along with incredible service“

“We had a family dinner tonight celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very busy as usual but wanted to comment on our waitress Aliza. She was very attentive and gave great service even with a lot of large groups. This was especially deserving of recognition as she's is a new server. Thank you for taking care of us!“

“OMG !! So I just had the best customer service from the manager tonight at Applebees, I wish I got his name anyway, he was awesome . I had my food delivered from a different service and my drink was missed and I called just to ask what happened, not a big deal by any means it’s just a drink, right . Well I told him it was all fine and not a big deal just wanted to figure it out. Didn’t know whose fault but The manager at Applebees 100% made it more then right, I appreciate him very much thank for doing what you did i hope you see this because you are doing Awesome ?“

“Been four times in the past two months since discovering the place. Food is fantastic.... service is hit or miss. Just left after waiting five/six minutes without acknowledgement by any staff after being seated, watched others getting served almost immediately after being seated. Please work on this.“

“Ok 2nd time at Rudy's in Meridian and service both times was amazing, food was hot , fast and good and priced reasonably. Definitely worth trying...I personally love the Rueben, perfect mix of tart sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on marbled Rye, fries are crisp, Onion rings are perfectly cooked. Crispy wings are great.“

“Let me begin with a disclaimer: I have lived a full life. I have kissed mouths that were made of sin and stardust. I’ve tasted truffle risottos in overpriced restaurants where the waiter looked down on me for asking for more bread. But none—none—of those experiences compare to what happened between me and Chili’s Baby Back Ribs. First bite? Instant goosebumps. I closed my eyes and saw my ancestors nodding in approval. The meat is so tender it practically slides off the bone like it’s trying to seduce you. And the sauce—oh God, the sauce—is like a smoky, sweet whisper in your ear saying, “You’re never going back to dry chicken breasts again, baby.” I was knee deep in bbq sauce. Let’s address the elephant in the Chili’s dining room: Yes. The Office. Yes. “🎵 I want my baby-back, baby-back, baby-back…” was sung. Yes. I wept a little imagining Kevin Malone wiping his mouth and going back for more. This isn’t just a meme—it’s prophecy fulfilled. This wasn’t dinner. This was foreplay. This was therapy. This was my Roman Empire. If loving these ribs is wrong, I don’t want to be right. And if this is the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth (and trust me, the competition was stiff), then so be it. My mouth has spoken. And it speaks only the gospel of Chili’s. Amen. Pass the wet wipes.“

“It's a great place to have some fun with groups of friends and the price for shoes was reasonable. Someone was always coming around periodically for service, asking how we are doing and if we needed anything. And there is more than just bullying to do there. There's the arcade up top and a restaurant off to the side and a bar in the middle. So there is a little of something for everyone. The only complaint that I would have is that it can get a little noisy and if they are doing a same event on the bowling alleys, they may have the lights turned down low, making it a little difficult to see.“

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I had the pleasure of being served by Lisa during my visit, and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our experience special. Not only did she take great care of us, but she even gave us fun stickers and walked us to our cars with a smile! It's rare to find such thoughtful and genuinely kind service. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so much brighter! Highly recommend this place—especially if Lisa is your waitress!

Parking: so awesome because of Lisa

Kid-friendliness: people r so nice“

“I got the chicken stripes and husband got a burger everything was really good and we sat outside 👍“

“We went for brunch and ordered a mimosa flight, a margarita flight, a street corn appetizer, chicken & waffles, and chilaquiles. The chilaquiles were super dry with almost zero salsa verde so I sent them back and ordered chicken & waffles for myself since my friend's plate was delicious. When the server came out with my new dish she also had a new chilaquile plate made for me as well. The owner, Nick, went out of his way to remake the chilaquiles personally and also came out to make sure that the table was happy. The chilaquiles were remade the correct way and were delicious ? we left very full and happy bellies and a lot of extra food. Great place for brunch!! I'll make sure to visit again.“

“Love this place, they have a gluten free menu which tastes delicious! 10/10 recommend! The ambiance is cozy and smaller which make you feel more at home! Service is great they got us well taken care of! We recommend the pancakes, gf toast and peasant potato breakfast!“

“What a great burger and fries! Grand daughter ordered chicken strips and they were delicious as well! GREAT FOOD and SEVICE! Friendly staff! Will go back again for sure!“

“Dope environment. Family owned. And great food“

“Jakers Bar and Grill was an unexpected treasure! We enjoyed our entire visit! Our meals were delicious! We started with the Tender Steak Bites & Mushrooms, then each had a delicious salad… both were excellent! I enjoyed the Fish & Chips and my fiancée enjoyed the Coconut Shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. The Irish beer was most excellent! Our server, Ms. Sherry, did a wonderful job meeting our needs! We will definitely have to make another visit!“

“Walked in and greeted right away. Sat at the bar and the bar tender was very attentive. Good sense of humor and made us feel very welcomed.. food was good. Had a burger and chibatta sandwich. Both were excellent and tased very fresh and made to order. We will be back.“

“Nicole is our favorite waitress. She is always so friendly and kind. She is so efficient. She always recognizes us when we come in. She has never made a mistake on our order either. We go for breakfast every Wednesday. We love Shari’s because of Nicole . She is an asset to Shari’s.“

“Great experience! Catered wonderfully to our allergy needs! Were very sensitive to our celiac disease and went over and beyond to make it safe for us.. so appreciate the caution they took! First restaurant my son has been able to go to for the last 3 years; made his day! I realize not all red robins may be as cautious but the one in meridian on eagle was terrific!“