50 Best American Restaurants near Crest Hill

“food was fresh and delicious! we had Cuban and French dip and they were outstanding! bread was freshly made there and pickles were as well with a sweet kick. Staff was very friendly and resturant was very clean and neat. We will definitely be back!“

“Local eatery with great fast food. You must visit it if you are stopping by Joliet. Visiting this place will help you know one thing or two about this town. It's frugal, family owned, and local. Also, they have great prices. Would definitely recommend it.“

“Food is delicious as always, my only comment because it’s not a complaint is I believe the biscuit/bread given with meal has changed, it used to be more like a buttery biscuit or kind of a cornbread and it was so delicious.. and now its a dry biscuit. Really with no flavor. I used to enjoy the biscuit and now I throw it away, which is a shame. I wish you would go back to how it was made before and if that can be done, I’ll give five stars next time.“

“Several gluten-free options! Pancakes, waffels, toast- they have it all. I always ask to sit in Tracy's section, she's never failed me! The food always comes quickly and my coffee has always been hot!“

“Went to Merichka's Restaurant with friends today, and it's the first time I ever had the Po Boy with the complete garlic butterine. I've had other great dinners here, but was always a bit leery about the complete garlic butterine--but I'm happy to report that the sandwich was simply terrific. The beef was extremely tender, the bread tasty and crunchy and it had the perfect amount of garlic butterine. I now know why so many people eat the Po Boy at Merichka's and I will be a repeat Po Boy diner too! Jeanne is a great waitress too!“

“We had a blast there this past Saturday saw a great band and met lots of new friends!!!!“

“Please don't put the gyros sandwich on a greasy grill...too soggy!! Also, cucumber sauce should be added AFTER the sandwich is made so it is still cool. Great place, food, prices!!“

“Very good chicken wheat for the first time“

“Great atmosphere, food, and drinks.“

“There’s so many things I love about Barrel & Vine!! The food, of course! And the fact that everything is made to order, they have lots of gluten free options and they are all delicious! The staff is friendly… and they all get along really well! I love the location, atmosphere and so much more! It’s our favorite restaurant!!!!! Hands down.“

“Superior service, food & drinks; love that they serve Slagel meats! Our lunch was quite tasty, with large enough portions to bring home half for a meal, tomorrow.“

“Excellent pizza! Crispy cracker-thin crust with good sauce. Was a little cheesy, but next time will order with light cheese like we did for our second pizza. There is a choice of 3 sauces: Garlic, Sweet and Mixed. We went with sweet and it was good. Sweet, but not too sweet. They load up the pizza. It’s very hearty and thick. Very similar in thickness to Beggar’s Pizza. Nice to add another choice for pizza locally. Very good and highly recommended. Enjoy!

TIP: They do charge a fee for using a credit card. Pay in cash to save on the fee.“

“cocktails are good. go next door for good service and food. out of 2 meals and a appetizer, the best thing was the French fries.“

“Came at 6:30pm today and I just want to take the time to mention how everytime I come here everyone always has such a great attitude my food is always fresh and I just always have a such great experience here. So if nobody told y’all today thank you for all your hard work. 👍🏽“

“My mom and I like to meet at wineries/ wine bars once a month that halfway for us (parents live in Crystal Lake and I live in LaSalle). Goat and Vine was an excellent restaurant with delicious food and a variety of top notch wines! On top of that, our server made our first time experience that much better; I highly recommend!!“

“Had a small company appreciation for lunch today. Wow what a tremendous restaurant, you should be very proud of your establishment and the employees that work them. God Bless to the workers and families !!“

“Never disappointed Beautiful Restaurant Excellent and staff. Been there many times this last time we sat outside in the garden absolutely beautiful! Food and service great!“

“Love this place. The food is amazing and the staff are attentive and friendly.“

“Great food and service! Large menu and portions are huge. We always drive by when we are in town and glad we stopped!“

“Great service for our large party! Food and drinks were delicious“

“George’s has been ‘Lockport’…..everyone goes to George’s. Love the place!! Been going there for years! Today I went there for breakfast and was told by the waitress I was not allowed to bring in my own creamer. She said it was because people sneak in alcohol disguised as other beverages. Ok…I get that. They don’t want alcohol in the restaurant….but when she claimed it was COVID related that was utter nonsense. Is this yet another instance of stupidity where COVID is on outside creamer bottles but not on everything other item coming through the door? D****“

“Samantha was absolutely phenomenal, extremely personable, not overwhelming & truly a peach! Our family of 5 celebrated my parents anniversary & she exceeded all expectations. My twin sons shared a tomahawk & I swear it was as smooth as butter, absolutely delicious! The mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, lobster ravioli w/scallops & lobster soup (yes I sampled everything lol) were all cooked PERFECTLY!! Wonderful experience ?“

“A really great place! Our server Sam was very personable. We were there during lunch and there weren’t very many people there. The Rueben Sandwich was exceptional. My wife had the Cheeseburger which was also great.“

“It’s a great places to listen to live music. Open mic on Thursday. Friday usually an acoustic musician. Saturday a band.
The Food is pretty good. It is a small menu though. Waitresses are usually very friendly and helpful. Especially Amanda, she is my personal favorite.

Kid-friendliness: Just a good neighborhood bar that people still feel comfortable enough to bring their kids. Wings and pizza are very good.“

“Best butter garlic fries!“

“WE GET FOOD FROM BABES SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND IT ALWAYS OUTSTANDING..NEVER DISSASPOINTED,, GREAT BURGERS,,WRAPS,CORNED BEEF, POT ROAST SANDWICH,, EVERYTHING EXCELLENT. WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT,LOCAL LUNCH SELECTION.. FORGET THE KING AND THE CLOWN, MORE CHOICES , FRIENDLY STAFF,FRESH MADE TO YOU,, FAST SERVICE. THANK YOU BABES“

“This is truly a hidden gem in downtown Joliet. Food was absolutely delicious. We tried the pollo anticuchero, the lomo saltado and the papa a la huancaina and it was all very tasty. I had the parchita for a drink and it was also very good. We will definitely be back.“

“Wow! The food here is amazing! We had the chicken parm sandwich and a sausage/beef combo with a side of mini fried raviolis. The red sauce is delicious! Very nice and accommodating owner. Only disappointing thing is we couldn’t try everything. We will be back for sure!“

“Stopped in a couple days ago for the first time. Place is nice, & food is great! Tracy was behind the bar and I think she’s Awesome. Great at her job, and she made the night a lot of fun. Great experience.“

“Definitely recommend...this place is awesome!“

“Convenient as it is located inside the hotel. Food was fair, nothing special and was a bit pricey due to being in the hotel as expected. Sat at the bar after dinner and the bar service was excellent. Jen was on duty and was friendly, professional and courteous. A big plus is the huge fire pit right outside the back door! It's wonderful to sit out there and enjoy a livation in a comfy chair.“

“At 5:08 pm on Saturday,May31, my husband and I walked in the door. We were the first customers after 5o'clock Mass. At least 3 servers looked at us and didn't know what to do.Finally a girl came over and took my husband's order. He paid separately since he was using 10 free meal tickets. I then ordered a strawberry field salad. My husband's and everyone around us got their food quite fast. I SAT AND SAT. NO FOOD for me. At 5:25, my husband went to the counter to find my food which was sitting. My husband took my receipt with him and left it behind. HIS receipt was order #AAAJPMYWACBQ Employee Reg1. I don't have my receipt since my husband left it behind. We have been faithful Culver custimers for over 20 years. Our service tonight was disgraceful.“

“Food was great along with atmosphere. Had a surprise going away party for my sister and everyone was helpful and understanding to make the occasion special. Highly recommend.“

“me and my daughter love it. great customer service, drinks and bowls“

“I love love this place it’s mine & my husbands favorite spot Rita is an outstanding server & I love her but last visit our waitress was very rude and unkind

& we have had her before and she’s been the same every time pretty sure her name is Nicole please work on customer Service“

“It was a funeral lunch
They had a fantastic pot roast and a good salad and green bean with bacon.
I know there was more on the table but due to the circumstances that is all I remember about the food. Large room , clean restrooms. Good staff.

Wheelchair accessibility: There were cut outs in the sidewalk.
The building area we were in had no stairs.. restroom also good.“

“good food, good service, good portions prices aren't bad so I recommend this as the best dinner in the USA just slide over when ever you are in Florida“

“Always a pleasant dining experience“

“Nice sports bar with great food and lots of space. One thing I really like about the place is the options you get for what experience you want. They have a separate room for private parties, lots of booths and tables for small groups, normal grill food that is great, good pizza, good beer selection, and many tvs and bar space so you can enjoy what ever sporting event you want.“

“Go to 99 Hops House great food“

“Good food the store is nice. You find stuff you can’t find other places. It’s clean. People are friendly. I enjoyed it.“

“I am CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED TREMENDOUSLY with the INCREDIBLY CREATIVE, HEALTHY and EXTREMELY TATSY ENTREES THAT THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFFUL LOCALLY OWNED DINING ESTABLISHMENT OFFERS ON A DAILY BASIS!!!!!!!!!!! PHE SERVER WAS TRULY AND SNCERELY A JOY IN ALL ASPECTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AMAZING DINING PROFESSIONALISM!!!! GOD BLESS EVERYONE AT ONE OF THE BRIGHTLY GLOWING STARS OF THE GREATER JOLIET AREA DINING COMMUNITY,THE METRO!!!!!!!!!!“

“The staff is the BEST! Not only friendly but great at what they do. If you are hosting a party they are awesome!“

“This place gets a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me! Everyone I spoke with was super nice! Gabriela, specifically, went out of her way to make a special day complete for me. Living in Ohio, I needed some assistance. She stayed in constant communication with me and the results were better than expected!!! Can't wait to visit, in person, in May!! Thank you so very much 💞“

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I recently stopped by Pops Italian Beef and Sausage, and I have to say, I was quite impressed! The atmosphere is friendly and clean, making it a comfortable place to grab a bite. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak, and it did not disappoint—bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked!

The seating options are good, which adds to the overall experience. As someone traveling in a semi-truck, I appreciated that there is parking available, although it's a bit limited. However, trucks come and go regularly, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a spot.

Overall, a solid choice for a hearty meal. I highly recommend trying their Philly cheesesteak if you're in the area!“

“Food is always delicious. We are on the spectrum and each of us have our safe foods. Culver's is one of those safe food places where we know we are going to get good service and tasty food each time.

Dietary restrictions: Culver's is one of the only places to offer gluten free buns.“

“Good comfort food. They make lunch meals at breakfast hours.

Kid-friendliness: Good options for the kids menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of handicap parking and wide doorway and isles in the restaurant.“

“The jerked chicken pasta was amazing. Had there peach Mai Tai. I wish they had better straws. I know it's an odd thing to put but literally just trying to adjust my straw, the ice broke it. I got another one, I apparently pinched too hard??? it broke again. great food, trash straws“

“Culver's is a fantastic place to grab a meal. Their ButterBurgers are juicy and flavorful, and the frozen custard is a must-try. They offer a variety of options, from crispy chicken sandwiches to fresh salads, so there's something for everyone. The service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming, making it a great spot for a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're craving a tasty burger or a delightful dessert, Culver's has something to satisfy your taste buds. You’ll leave with a smile every time!“

“Nancy’s place is the best!!!“