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 burgers, excellent service. Decent prices.“

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

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

“We had a great dinner. The service, our server was Samantha, was the best. She got everything we wanted and explained if we didn't understand some thing. The food was terrific, as usual.. For the first time we got a couple of glasses of wine and took the rest of the bottle home. That was a nice surprise.“

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

“Gotta give it up for the team here at Culver’s! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with “Welcome to Culver’s!” from the entire team. The experience continued to get better as Julius on the cash register walked us through the menu and made us laugh endlessly. Can’t wait to see his Employee of the Month sign up the next time I stop in, because he deserves it! We were served with such kindness and everyone wished us a great night on our way out. Thank you to all! 💙🍔🍟“

“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!“

“Nice people and great food!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I'm from the East coast, but always make sure to stop by a Culver's when driving home from visiting family over the holidays.

I tried the butterfly shrimp this time after my father in law recommended them, and the crunch was fantastic! As always, the onion rings and cheese curds were delicious. As is the custard! And their house root beer is creamy and divine.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious! Visiting from Maryland“

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

“In town for some work, as was working nights ran across this and was great

Be careful as the food you get is quite large, so don't overload as I did

Got a breakfast skillet with pancakes and was outstanding

Shout out to Molly whom was the server, she pointed in the right direction on breakfast choice“

“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“

“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 ❤️“

“They have the best double baked potato in Joliet. Their poor boys are too Die for. They have been around for a very long time. You can't go wrong with any of their meals. Even the fish is awesome 👍👍👍. pI highly recommend🍽️🍽️👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

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

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

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

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

“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 service Clean Good food Fast service“

“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🌯“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“