5 Best American Restaurants near Emden

“Arrived about 115 pm on a Saturday. Only 4 other people sitting at the bar. Waitress was great. I had ribeye basket with tater tots. Tots were perfect deep fried and Ribeye unfortunately was flavorless. A1 can only do so much. It was a large portion of steak though. Would try something else next time. My husband had the fried pork tenderloin and it was ok. Greasy and breading fell off with greese was his only comment. Fries were perfect. Everything was clean. I won't go back because I don't live near it. We go for drives on the weekends and try different small town restaurants.“

“Yesterday my father and I visited Dovetail Inn for lunch around 12:30ish. This was his 2nd time visiting ( he couldn't recall what he had the 1st time) and this was my 1st time. Walking in for the first time it was tastefully decorated with decor and there seemed to be plenty of seating for larger crowds. There were roughly 10-15 other guests spread out at the tables and bar stools. There were specials listed on the board which my dad went for ( half sandwich & bean soup) while I chose the smash burger with fries. They also had cottage cheese as a side which is my go-to appetizer/side over salad, etc. It was a good sized portion. Not every restaurant has cottage cheese as an option so they already got a star just for having that. Service was fast and the waitress was very friendly. Now here is why Dovetail Inn got 5 stars. The smash burger was a smashing success! Served on lightly toasted ( buttered?) ciabatta bun with melted cheddar cheese with lettuce/mayo toppings, the burger was one of the best I have ever had and I get a burger literally everywhere I go. The burger itself had great flavor and was seared to perfection. I rarely give a burger 5 stars but this had me salivating for more. I rarely eat an entire meal in 1 sitting but this burger couldn't wait to be devoured. It was so good I woke up the next morning and was still thinking about that burger! The french fries were bubbly and very similar to other places I have visited. Very solid fry. I shared some with my dad who devoured his meal before I was done with mine. We learned the tomatoes are freshly picked from the garden of the owner. They have delicious deserts available but we were too stuffed to enjoy those this time around.( deserts are made in-house and from a local popular bakery) Emden might be out of the way for most people but it's well worth the drive! The only minor complaint came from my dad who said the tap water didn't taste right and he only could take a couple of sips. I on the other hand drank my entire glass of tap water. You go there for the food not the drinks. My suggestion is to get a soda, tea or bring your own bottled water instead, if you are a water critic like him haha. They have a vest menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I really want to try the fried chicken next time I visit because I will be back!“

“We stopped in on the way back to Springfield. I think we will make reasons to come to Lincoln just eat here. All of our food was absolutely amazing and the staff was very friendly. They have a in house hot sauce which is good but they do have tobasco! LolWill definitely be coming back.“

“We went during supper hours. All the food was EXCELLENT, good portions and reasonable priced. Servers were very attentive and EXCELLENT!!!! Our party of 5 ordered fajita nachos for appetizer, super burger with fries, kids cheeseburger with fries, Schnitzel Horseshoe, Breakfast #1(2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 bacon and 2 pancakes)Daphne's Omelet with hashbrowns,“

“Food is amazing and customer service is even better. So thankful for the personal service and not being forced to use a kiosk. FYI to Culver's management, if you decide to go the kiosk route, I will do the same thing to you i just did to your competitor....LEAVE and go somewhere else.“