50 Best American Restaurants near Crete

“Katie was our waitress last night and she was so sweet! I had a Blueberry Moscow Mule, and it was made to perfection! We had the guacamole as an appetizer and it was delicious and beautifully presented! My husband had the Sacramento Burger with Cajun Fries & I had BBQ & Buffalo Boneless Wings with Fries. Our food came out quickly and we enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back! We are not members of the Country Club and we love that we get to eat here too! The members we met here last night were very friendly and welcoming.“

“It's always a pleasure to go to Old Town the white people treat you so good down there the food is great the drinks is a reasonable price it won't hurt your pocket so I try my best stay away from black owned club because black owned club black owned places are too high and too expensive they hurt black people pocket so old town is the place to go I'm keeping all this 100 💯“

“I love this Culvers, every timeI I have encountered this establishment all of the staff is so friendly and always smiling.I have never seen anything like this.They are so polite and respectful.The food is amazing and the best place we have in Crete. ,“

“Best bang for your buck. Delicious, fresh, great variety of food. Exemplary service.“

“Wanted to try something and stumbled across this! Absolutely delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back!“

“We sat outside for the first time. It was lovely. Server was great, never forgot about us. The drinks were perfect for a summer night.“

“Super friendly staff and great food! Especially like the daily specials.“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“We had our Christmas Dinner there. It is a very nice venue for our family to enjoy food, fun and bonding time. This is not a restaurant so they do not serve food, however there was ample space to bring your spread and lay it out beautifully. The ambiance was great and there was plenty of room. Also, ample parking and the venue was easy to find. It was my first time there and I would definitely enjoy returning there in the future.“

“The food was delicious and the service was great. I attend often and will continue.😋😋🤗“

“I ordered hoagies & a ham & italian beef baked potato. Everything was really good but the Italian beef baked potato was the bomb!!“

“Food is always top-notch in my book! Wonderful service!“

“I give it 10 stars great food and they very friendly“

“I just happened to crash out in Lansing Illinois for the night. This place was right down the road from my room. Had an old school look and a comfortable feeling. The bartender that waited on me was an absolute doll. She took great care of me. I got the twisted turkey sandwich and the rueben quesadilla. I really wasn't expecting much, but let me tell you they were both fantastic. They obviously only use grade A ingredients and it shows. If you're ever in Lansing illinois, JJ KELLEYS is a must stop.“

“It was a fun time I had a wonderful day“

“Excellent Food and Service. Great prices too especially for the portion sizes .“

“We got brunch for the first time and it was better than expected! The pancakes were the best we’ve ever had, and they give you warm syrup on the side. The biscuits and gravy was delicious. The tater tots were crispy and seasoned SO well; the waitress said they’d be the best we’ve ever had, and she was right! They even have a bar so you can get mimosas. The restaurant was clean and they played great music. We will definitely be back!“

“The Jerk Chicken Quesadilla's were very flavorful but the Jumbo Shrimp Cheezy Grits with bacon were down right delicious and very hearty. They are a must try, they will not disappoint.“

“Came in to the dining room to eat in around 8 or 8:30 p.m. Was not greeted by young woman at counter when I came in. Stood there several minutes waiting on husband and reading menu. Several people in the kitchen being loud and throwing things at each other. When he came in and we went to the counter she greeted us. Took our order. Pleasant enough. Another girl was wiping trays. We grabbed drinks. Area needed to be wiped down but the napkins, straws, lids, and ketchup area were all stocked. Went to dining room and had to go to 5 tables to find a clean one. Food came out quickly. They have changed their burgers. They are thin as paper. Like meat crepes. Seriously. Bacon was cooked the way I like it. Husband and I ordered the same sandwich, only he got a double. Apparently that changes the type of bun you get because mine was a regular hamburger bun wrapped in paper and his was a fluffy sandwich bun in a paper bowl. Receipt reflected we paid for two of the same sandwiches. So who knows the thought process there. Finished and dumped our tray. Didn't bother getting ice cream.“

“This Culvers has the best employees! They are always greeting us with a smile! My daughter cannot eat Gluten or Dairy and they always accommodate us with a Gluten Free Bun. Never a mistake! Best food and Custard!“

“Well, if they cook your food properly, it's not bad... however, if they don't and you need to send it back to cook it (not a fan of raw burgers 🤷‍♀️) and it comes back the same way... be prepared to not eat and pay for the meal anyway. I asked for it to be removed from our bill (over $100 total so not just a couple things) and they removed it after a small "fight" but literally charged us for a basket of fries cuz I ate a few fries off my plate, I guess. they don't take care of their mistakes nor do they care to make things right. Lost future business, everyone at the table was shocked.“

“the food is amazing and the staff are super kind!“

“I went here because a coworker of mine told me about their mushroom swiss burger. The staff were friendly and my order came quickly. Granted, it was the slower part of the day but still great service. I can appreciate that.

After trying the burger, I noticed that I didn't get that bloated or weighed-down feeling. The burger was good, the fries were good and I liked the shake. It took a spoon to really get into it, but that's to be expected when having a thick shake. All around great experience in my book.“

“Best beef around! Prices is great the fries are amazing they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Hana helped me out because I’ve never been there before and said the Italian beef was good and she did not miss! Great staff and great food 10/10 will come again!“

“Great food and environment“

“My family has been there a few times and the food is delicious. Always fresh. Just love the food“

“One of my favorite places to have a perfectly prepared dinner. The food never disappoints. Portions are large, so taking home enough for tomorrow's lunch is always possible. The service is really great. Most of the servers have been there for a long time so they know the menu well and are attentive without being obsessive. My favorite on the menu is the Tournedos of Beef. The sauce over them is wonderful.“

“The Best Breakfast Place Around!!“

“The service was good and so was the food.“

“Their beer cheese soup is amazing! I had it at Gordon Ramseys place downtown and the soup here is better! It’s worth a trip just for that and the bread and better alone!“

“Good food. Good prices too.“

“Bocce's bar and grill is such a awesome place to go to. The staff is very friendly and it didn't take long at all for us to get our food although the place was jammed packed. Management is awesome. This is a great place to host any event. Last but not least, the singer that they have their on Friday is so great. He is very entertaining.“

“The cheese on the burger wasn't melted at all. The fries were medium warm, and the employees' uniforms were all over the place, dirty and sagging and let's not get on these ladies' hairstyles. Multi colored hair. Long weaves. All with zero hair nets.“

“Excellent and well priced food . Burgers are delicious“

“We typically love it here. However, we had an easily avoidable issue yesterday. The app only allows the "call ahead" for up to 6. We had a party of 12. So, we called the location to ask if they could accommodate a party of 12. We kept getting placed on hold by 3 different employees only to be told they can't give a time estimate until we are physically there (15+minutes btw of employee after employee). Okay, we pack up and head there. After arriving we are told they can't even sit the 12 of us together and it's a 1.5 hour wait. What a WASTE of OUR time. I understand the wait is based on the customer traffic. But if you guys know you can't sit 12 together, TELL US OVER THE DAM PHONE!!!!!!“

“Tony's better watch out! I ordered delivery on a Saturday night. The pizza tasted great and was hot! The delivery was quick, about 35 minutes, and the fee was very reasonable. This will be our go to pizza place from now on!“

“I ordered a 4pcs wing with fries. Lips smacking delicious….seasoned to perfection, nice small wings, and fresh. I was totally satisfied❤️
DEFINITELY GOING BACK

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You won’t be disappointed!“

“shout out to jen and her “special drink” the bar and staff were super friendly , security was the nicest guy in the world. first time here and i can definitely say id come back in a heartbeat !!!! :))))))“

“Let...me...tell...you......🙌🙌🙌 I've been here a few times....and the last time they ran out of these...because they're SOOOO good! Tonight my mom in law and I split a slab! 🔥🔥 I'm a "tester" of ribs...and believe me when I say....I will ALWAYS be going for these EVERY time! NO sauce needed!! (And besides....I'll be supporting my son while he works there 😍). We met the owner, he asked how we enjoyed our time. Of course we mentioned Austin is ours, he had nothing but great things to say about him! He said we have a good one! JC is an amazzzzzing server!! 💖 If you haven’t been there....go! You will not be disappointed! 😘“

“Good food. I tend to do breakfast“

“I went there for the first time. The vibe, service and food was great. my only issue was the automatic 18 percent gratuity. it was only two people who had one drink each, burgers and appetizer. Our bull was 89.00. Also we were not given an actual bill we were just told our bill was 89.00. I didn't appreciate that and have never experienced that before.“

“Finally got to try the Mariners Boil at Red Lobster Matteson. It did not disappoint, the lobster tail soaked up all of the RL Signature Butter sauce! So good! Lathaniel was great-- pleasant, welcoming, attentive, patient while we ordered, and knowledgeable. Lathaniel made suggestions/recommendations as we ordered, paid attention to detail, and checked on us often. Lathaniel made us feel like family. Great experience, will return.“

“Stopped in with my boyfriend for a jumbo all beef Chicago style hotdog and two chili cheese dogs for lunch. Everything was delicious and hot! Service was great! The woman preparing the food was friendly and quick to bring out our food. We'll be back! Thank you!“

“Great family owned and operated bakery. Their pastries are right out of the oven fresh and are fantastic. Their cakes are great especially their Blue Berry Cheese Cake. OMG FANTASTIC !!! On Sundays they have the best Tamales I have ever had. Its a clean friendly place. I highly recommend this bakery.“

“the salmon is fresh and delicious but too much salt i usually like salt but the cook needs too go easy on the salt and the shrimp and grits had too much salt.“

“Amazing, beautiful course! Especially with brand new carts and friendly staff, it's a must-visit!“