50 Best American Restaurants near Manhattan

“Family owned and family friendly!!“

“Rode my horse through the drive threw and they took care of us amazingly 😂👍🏻 definitely recommend coming here“

“great place and great beer.“

“Great food, drink, and staff. Reasonable prices. Love the outdoor area!“

“Great burgers, excellent service. Decent prices.“

“I love the service, everyone knows their stuff and if they recommend something ..... listen to them..“

“Mary in the tasting room is great at the Merrillville location,nice lunch spot.“

“I came to use my reward points for my birthday dinner. I surprised to find out the trio special was not a part of this reward. I guess always read the fine print. We ordered the shrimp scampi. The shrimp a bit over cooked but the fettuccine was tasty.
I am sorry to say our server was not attentive and we had to have someone flag her down 3x. To me customer service is key to the tip amount. Regardless of how busy she may be, I believe we were forgotten. The atmosphere is pleasant and overall I'll give a 3.5 star rating.“

“I always love Culver's burgers, they're always a hit. Tried onion rings off the suggestion of an employee and was impressed with the crispiness. Sweet tea was delicious 😋 and I tried the butter pecan flavor of the day with some add on which was very good. Enjoyed a booth, not too busy, clean restaurant and nice service.
Spent 20 dollars for everything (also got a small fry)“

“We had a funeral luncheon today, perfect location for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery- the set up/family style food they have specifically for this type of event is great- private area, pleanty of food, good food. But what made me come on to leave a review was the great waitress we had. She went above and beyond, finding out my daughter couldn't eat much because her wisdom teeth had been pulled last week, and got her pleanty of mashed potatoes, and she was able to take some to go too. I know it doesn't sound like much, but when your 13, you haven't been able to eat much for the past week, have to go to all day funeral services, and then a lunch where your not sure what you will be able to eat, her kindness was very much appreciated! Thank you!“

“We have always loved going to the trolley barn & getting food. Cultivate is a great addition to that experience! Everyone is friendly & helpful when asked questions about gluten free options. We even get to sit outside with our dogs. The food is always fresh & hot! Chips have the home made feel & taste while the burger is the perfect amount of salty with a good amount of sauce. We will continue to come back!“

“Great service! Took care of my girl's dietary restrictions.“

“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.“

“The food and waitstaff were excellent and the portions were HUGE! Can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend“

“Neighborhood goodness reminds you of the hot dog shack in the town you grew up in. Solid menu. Great fries. They heat their freaking BBQ sauce! Come on. Why is that not a thing everywhere? My favorite is the poor boy, but nothing on the menu is bad.“

“Eating area was clean as always! Great friendly service! I think it was Lineta maybe (sorry if I didn't get the name correctly) was nice, attentive, and knowledgeable as always, and greets with a smile! Definitely a good place to go on lunch. Food is always cooked to order, fresh, and hot.“

“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 💞“

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

“My grandkids wanted to go to McDonald's but I talked them into Culver's because of the cheese curds and the custard.
We all had really hot and fresh food. It was delivered to us by Ava who also bussed our table twice. She was so friendly and helpful.
Very nice experience.“

“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!“

“I had the chicken alfredo which was excelent and the breadstick was one of the best I've ever had. My wife did not fare so lucky. They sent her barely over easy egs when she ordered over medium and the sausage links tasted horrible. Her french toast was very good though. I would give them another chance but stay away from the sausage. Service was great.“

“One of our favorites! Great food and friendly staff. Fast service too.“

“Thank you for being a proud sponsor of our youth sports program in 2024“

“all the food l have tried has been great!“

“I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal there.Since my wife and I discovered the Pepper Mill we go there on a regularly basis. I keep trying different things and haven't been disappointed yet.Add to that the people working there are on their game and couldn't be friendlier. We are lucky to have them in our area.“

“Good breakfast spot. Quick seating and service, coffee delivered immediately and hot. The parking lot was full, but someone left as we got there. Traffic in and out of the restaurant was pretty constant. The hot food was hot and everything was just right.“

“Best chili ever Great service Feels like home ❤️“

“we moved from the area years ago , came back for the holiday weekend . Decided before we even drove 600 miles up here to come to merichkas friday the day after thankgiving and invite the family out to join us. made reservations for 6pm for a large table ,our 10 party members showed up on time . our table was ready . for parties over 8 people an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. our waitress forgot to bring a salad , didnt refill a few drinks even after being asked, forgot to drop my daughters porkchop order so it didnt come until everyone else was just about done eating so they comped and put it up in a take home box. for demanding 18% tip we should have had impeccable table service. definitely not the merichkas we remember.“

“Thank you for being a proud sponsor of our youth sports program in 2024“

“Great service, friendly servers, good prices and amazing food!“

“Great atmosphere, food, and drinks.“

“Four of us from Dwight ate there Thursday night. Everything was outstanding. The pork chops were well seasoned and moist. My veal and smashed sweet potato was to die for. And the bread pudding was delicious. Missed several items on the menu, I will be back. Kudos to you and your staff for a fantastic evening!“

“I had the double hamburger with Swiss. Burger was cooked well done as requested. It tasted great and was hot. We also had the gyro sandwich. You get a lot of gyro but should of requested that the gyro be cooked on the grill longer. The fries were amazing salted perfectly and hot. Overall it was a great experience for a fast bite to eat.“

“We feasted here, big time! Flavorful, elevated dishes and really interesting and unique cocktails. We also had good choices of wine. My favorite dish was a tie between the perfectly-done steak fries and the yummy succotash scallops. Good sauces with the grilled shrimp. Our table also indulged in the menu specials. No complaints, no notes. Everything was solid.“

“This place has been here forever!! And I became new to this place a smacking 8 yrs ago yes!! I travel here for my shrimps and fish.. prices are beautiful. Food always fresh to the taste and I will come here till I move too far lol. Parking is decent always a place to park. Not wheelchair accessible however don’t let that make you miss ordering here“

“Good food . Good service . good atmosphere 👍“

“Good margaritas and good dry rub wings and shrimp the best!!“

“saw Elvis Tribute Joe Tirrito show was awesome,food was delious and our drink server Megan was quick with our order and always checking with us. we will definetly go back“

“First time stopping by, because we were working down the street. But definitely not the last time I'll be stopping in! The atmosphere is great, the bartender was super friendly and nice, the food was absolutely amazing too! I highly recommend this place for a good sandwich and a nice cold beer to wash it down!“

“Love everything but the TBR is my favorite🌯“

“Good service Clean Good food Fast service“

“Excellent food, great place to stop for lunch/dinner. Service was great. Definitely plan to come back for dinner and to try some of the winter cocktails!“

“I have to write a super positive review about a waitress here. This is my favorite place to have a wholesome, down to earth, old-fashioned breakfast or lunch. The food is so tasty and done well but the main reason I comeback is because of the waitress Suzanne! She is so personable and attentive. She lives in the area so you can converse with her about local issues and know she is feeling the pain about things going on in our town right now. She's gentle and funny and really knows her stuff. I depend on her recommendations often. She is a hidden treasure in Joliet and should be recognized for the exceptional job she brings to her job.“

“I just had another party at the alley bar and grill and all my guests complimented on the food, service and awesome atmosphere. I can't say enough about the event coordinators and their help and ideas to assure the party is a success. The waitresses were also the best. Thank you again Alley.“

“great food at great prices“

“Everything is absolutely amazing! It’s our new go to!!!“

“Due to the Corona Virus, it’s been awhile since we’ve gone any where and like most of America, by now we’ve gotten cabin fever seriously. We decided to take a short trip to visit my brother and his wife and there’s a Denny’s that we always stopped at on the way to Shaker Heights, Ohio. Being creatures of habit, we thought we would stop as usual to see if they’re still serving. They were. We were greeted by a masked hostess named Kellie who looked like she had just put away her disinfectant bottle and her thermometer gun. The restaurant seemed especially spotless and they were social distancing to such an extent it seemed empty. They had put plexiglas partitions between the booths and they were only seating every other booth. Had we not been wearing masks, you would have seen the smiles of approval on our faces. The Super Slam was still on the menu. It was served hot and delicious. The. coffee warmed my soul as usual and we left feeling we had made a very good choice.“

“My hubby and I finally made it into White Horse Inn for lunch after years of driving by saying, “We really need to try that place!” Well, we finally did, and it was such a great experience! Our waitress, Julie M., was amazing—so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We had a small issue with a steak being cooked just a touch more than we ordered, but the way it was handled really impressed us. Not only did they take care of it right away with genuine apologies, but they continuously checked in with us while the replacement was being prepared so we never felt like we were waiting and wondering. That kind of service says a lot about how much they truly care about their guests. Between the cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic service, we left saying, “Why did we wait so long to stop here?!” We’ll definitely be back—sooner rather than later!“