50 Best American Restaurants near Lyons

“Great staff. Excellent service. Breakfast available all day.“

“I like going to Culver's Lyons, IL location with my SEASPAR Eagles Brookfield site group. Their burgers and fries are delicious. They are very friendly and kind staff too.“

“A big thank you to both our waitresses/bartenders and the chef cooking up the most amazing Friday fish Fry and oysters Rockefeller. Everything from food, drinks, and service were above and beyond. We will definitely return to check out the rest of the menu.“

“I had the cheeseburger day cheeseburger for 2.99 and it was great. The french fries were delicious crisp salted well. NOT greasy. One if the best malted shakes I've had in a long time. The girl at the drive thru was so sweet and personable. I will be back“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“Good food, good variety. R&B classics playing in the background. What more could you ask?“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“The Chew was an amazing restaurant! Not only was the food amazing but the owners, Linda and Landy, and the staff were spectacular! We miss it so much! Truly an icon in our community!“

“We dined at Topaz in August 2024 and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. We were seated in a comfortable booth. A special mention goes to our server, Sasa, who was incredibly attentive and provided great suggestions. He even surprised us with complimentary limoncellos, which were absolutely delicious. For appetizers, we had the grilled octopus and hummus—both prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. For the main course, we chose the Dover sole and Amish chicken. These dishes were exceptional and stood out as some of the best we've ever had. The potatoes served with the sole were also a delightful surprise. Portions were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the food. We highly recommend Topaz and will definitely be returning!“

“Although I hear they have good smashburgers had a taste for wings. It's rare to find places that will give you the whole wing. Only downside, I wish they were a little bigger and on the online menu it pictured it came with coleslaw. It did come with fries that were nice and crispy. Overall, the meal was good and hot by the time I made it back home.“

“Amazing food. Great atmosphere. What more can be said?“

“We’re huge fans of The Bear, which steered us here on our Chicago trip - so glad we found this place! We loved the mushroom adobo and longnanisa breakfast sandwich! The mango tarts were amazing, as were our lattes. We left with an apple hand pie to eat the following morning, which was still had perfectly crispy pastry. Definitely worth the hour wait to get in.“

“We have been to Melinda’s a couple times now and we absolutely love this place!!!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the service is amazing! Great live music on the weekends and trivia night was fun as well!“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“Excellent customer service. Food was delicious and the prices weren’t bad at all. Highly recommend!“

“Been enjoying their food since they were near Austin blvd! Food is always hot and fresh! “D” the cook is the best! She is always
calm and cool cooking the food just the way
we like it! Appreciate the good food and service!“

“The best cheeseburgers ever!“

“The food here is FANTASTIC. We ordered the stuffed banana peppers, coconut shrimp, salmon that’s on corn tamale cake (oh my goodness), seafood linguine, and lobster mac n cheese. We were both really impressed with how delicious all of the food was. Our waiter Jorge was so kind and attentive. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended.“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“Never had a bad meal! One of our staples. Love the Red Velvet pancakes, deconstructed lobster eggs Benedict and white chocolate pretzel pancakes!!!“

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“I love this place and I love Giant. The crust is great, good texture and flavorful, and the cheese they use is top notch. Pepperonis were also high quality, if there’s a problem it lies with the sauce. There's hardly any, not even close to enough on either their tavern or NY style. Order the NY style with extra sauce. The tavern is so thin that there’s barely any room for sauce, if you care. Still solid tavern.“

“The sweet sixteen is a must have!!!!!“

“Great food, shakes and beer selection! Fast and friendly service. Wish the fries were thicker but that’s my personal preference. We also enjoyed the music selection.“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“This is a neighborhood staple! Good food great people!“

“Great selection of American & Mediterranean. Falafel plate & Kefta kabobs were fantastic & prepared fresh. Unexpected array of dessert options, as well. Win!“

“The wait staff and cooks are fast and friendly...the owners are outstanding! Can't wait to come back!“

“The food and the service was fabulous!!!“

“We visited after a family outing, there was a group of 11 of us and they were able to accommodate us in less than 30 min. Our waitress was Wendy and she was great! Our food was delicious and the drinks were real tasty. It was a first time visit, but it will not be the last. Thanks Country House for a good time.“

“This place is great, but what makes it truly fantastic is the people-from the owner to the servers. You can feel the love between them and they go out of their way to make you feel like family.“

“We recently got married at The Elm this past weekend (10/13/2024) and can't express in words how satisfied we were with their service. Starting from the first day that we went to see The Elm we were treated with the upmost respect and professionalism. We had our ceremony in the Kensington room, and our reception in the Madison room. The atmosphere and vibe of both rooms was everything that we could hope for. The staff was incredible, the food/drinks were AMAZING, and our guests had nothing but positive feedback. WE HIGHLY RECOMMED THIS PLACE FOR A WEDDING AND/OR ANY OTHER EVENT.“

“This place is amazing no matter your age!! My peeps from England loved it!!!! So much had to goo back a 2nd time before going bk home. Food was Lovely a long with the beverages and of course the train!!! Great service and great food 💯“

“Last Tuesday, after my overnight shift, I stopped into Pappas and ordered a sausage and egg on wheat with hashbrowns...... and it was nothing short of AWESOME!!!! I can not WAIT to go back. Thank you Mrs. Sofe!!!“

“Fine folks - Good staff workers that take photographs as well“

“very good 👍 service delicious coffee ☕️“

“Very professional and the food is amazing“

“I loved food, and very good variety of drinks and service is extraordinary Ana M. It was very attentive and gave us an excellent service [Original] Me encanto la comida, y muy buena variedad en bebidas la atencion y servicio es extraordinario ANA M. fue muy atenta y nos dio un excelente servicio“

“Johns is a friendly, always reliable, brunch, lunch or dinner with good food, amazing desserts….(try the skillet cookie), and great service!“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“The atmosphere is nice. The food and drinks are delicious and the service was on point.“

“i’m literally still eating my meal but the moment i bit into my burger i knew this place a 10/10 absolutely amazing drinks, food and service. our server Jaydon was incredible, so friendly and sweet she made the meal much better just with her energy“

“A small mom and pop place. My 1st time in this place and excellent experience. Will definitely be going back on a regular basis for a meal.“

“Awesome atmosphere and possibilities“

“Jen’s is amazing. The outdoor patio is set into The woods of the forest preserve. Definitely feels like a special occasion every time you’re there!“

“Wow, this place was good. Got the original Philly. One of the best cheese steaks that I’ve had in a while. The bread is on point. The steak is cut up in larger chunks than you typically see in cheese steaks, which I actually really liked. And you can add other ingredients for no additional charge. The meat was very fresh. And the crinkle cut fries are on point and crunchy. And has seasoning sprinkled on it. Highly recommend. Parking is a little bit tough, since it’s street parking only, so plan accordingly if you have a big group“

“They have the best soup so delicious also try their burger you won’t be disappointed.“

“We had a large group just before lunchtime on a Saturday, and they were great about squeezing us in. Our server D was amazing, truly, and the other staff were helpful and attentive, too. The food was delicious, hot, fast, priced affordably. They have a large menu. We had some special diets in our group and there were enough options for them to find what they needed. I definitely would return and would recommend it to friends.“