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“

“Trails Edge did an amazing job hosting my husband's birthday party this weekend. We had a large crew, and they worked very hard to make sure everyone was well served. The food and drinks were great, the service was extraordinary, and the vibe was perfect. Thank you all (especially Jackie and Brianna) for taking care of us and allowing us to truly celebrate a milestone birthday! Thank you!“

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

“My husband and I had a great time here for his birthday dinner. We were instantly greeted when we walked in. The service was great the whole time and the food was amazing. We will definitely be back!“

“Great burgers, excellent service. Decent prices.“

“Nice people and great food!“

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

“Our food was excellent, we enjoyed every bite. Our server was very friendly as well although I do not recall her name. She had blonde hair though. My only critique is I wish the portions were slightly larger considering the price and timing was a little off as we ended up waiting between courses for longer than I expected. Overall, it was a wonderful dinner out with my husband to celebrate our anniversary!“

“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! 💙🍔🍟“

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

“Took my mom out to lunch here, prices are very nice for very good food. Wait staff is students who seem unsure of themselves but no one minded. No vegetarian options available, as every dish had meat. 29 dollars for two large entrées and a desert. The restaurant needs clearer signage as we needed to ask a lady at the service desk to point us in the right direction (it is on the second floor).“

“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.“

“First time here the place was busy the young man will help me Tony R. I feel he was amazing. He waited on me and he was very helpful. I ordered the baby beef, gyro, fries n drink with tip included everything was like 25$I must say the beef andseason fries wasn't bad the gyro I've had better however it still wasn't bad. However that beef was really tender. I would visit again for sure“

“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.“

“My food came out in a timely manner as well as I made a little minor mess on my table. Amanda was right there ready to help. I even offered to clean it cleanup herself myself, but she said this is why I’m here. She was great and made my experience great as well.
Give her a promotion!“

“Their donuts are amazing ! Best donuts around Joliet. Coffee prices are kinda high priced.“

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

“Hands down far the Best in the area ,great food no additional charge for ordering off another menu, senior citizen friendly 😋 Louie's son's doing an excellent job u paid very close attention how your parents ran the restaurant 👍“

“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!“

“If your looking for a good hearty breakfast with a side of country charm, this is the place to go. The service was amazingly fast. I had my drink within 2 minutes and my food no more than 5 minutes after I ordered. My waitress was perfect, checking in regularly. The food was perfectly cooked, pancakes golden brown and eggs cooked to just the right hardness. There is nothing worse than runny scrambled eggs.

Its a family owned restaurant that seems to be a staple in the community and it's good reviews are definitely earned. I will be back.“

“I had my daughter-in-law’s baby shower yesterday. Everyone loved the ambience of being out in the atrium. The food was fantastic. The service was outstanding. Our go to guy was Frank and he kept everything moving along. When setting up the date and picking out everything was made very easy by their staff. I wish I remember the name of the people I originally worked with to set this up. they were very helpful.and nice..Pricing is very reasonable. I would highly recommend having a shower of any kind there“

“Weve only been there 2 times, but can see why its a favorite! Food has been great, and spy others for next time. And service has been great as well.“

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

“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!“

“My husband and I have been coming to the Wine Thief consistently (and probably far too often, lol) for the last five years and it’s still our favorite place in the Frankfort area! Michelle has been a fantastic resource for trying new wines - she even got me hooked on my absolute favorite rosé from Matthiason! She always makes sure she says hi and makes a recommendation when she sees us, even if she’s not our server. Tim has also been an amazing addition to the team here!“

“Omg I went for the first time to this restaurant yesterday and absolutely loved it. They serve a good portion and I asked for extra tomato and they sure gave me a lot of extra tomato in my hotdog. Most places don’t give a lot of extras when you ask for it. And the best part of going there was their soup. The soup was absolutely delicious. I will be definitely going back here a lot more. The people there were very, very nice. I wish I would have gotten the cashier’s name. She was super nice and attentive. I think I’m going to go back again today. See what kind of soup they have today and try their beef sandwich. I’m sooo glad I stopped there.“

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

“Good food . Good service . good atmosphere 👍“

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

“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!“

“Great atmosphere, food, and drinks.“

“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“

“Stopped in on 10/06/26 to try Beth’s famous biscuits and gravy, which are served only on the first Friday morning of every month. We originally learned about the biscuits and gravy because we stopped in the afternoon before to try their corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, so I’ll touch on both.

On Friday we arrived right at 9:00 AM, when they opened. Beth was also the bartender that morning. There were already a few people at the bar and a couple of tables occupied, which is always a good sign. We knew right away we were in for a treat after Beth welcomed us with her fun personality.

I noticed a large jar behind the bar filled with Tito’s vodka and a serious amount of peppers. My immediate thought was that it would make a great base for a morning Bloody Mary, and I was absolutely right.

After ordering a couple drinks, we both ordered the biscuits and gravy, which also came with scrambled eggs and bacon. The gravy was very tasty and not overly spiced. The bacon was crispy, and the eggs were fluffy and served hot.

By the time we were ready to leave, Beth had a full house, yet she handled everything perfectly.

I forgot to take pictures the day before of the corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, but both were excellent.

The great staff, friendly crowd, good food, and reasonably priced drinks make this a place we’ll want to visit again and again.“

“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“

“Love everything but the TBR is my favorite🌯“

“great food at great prices“

“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.“

“Good service Clean Good food Fast service“

“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!“

“I'm waiting for my Togo order at Texas Roadhouse in Tinley Park, the restaurant was super busy and some people had minor complaints but the hostesses Angelique and Megan were very very nice and professional, they were super awesome. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. Thank you ladies for making my Valentines day very pleasant.“

“I’m compelled to write a review on this location. We come a couple times a month and have to say this is one of the best locations we’ve been to. Service and food is consistently excellent. From the wait staff to the kitchen staff everything is always great.“

“the server was very attentive, we ordered Chicken Ranch sandwich. Demetrius was the host/server we have ever encountered. Thank you Demetrius, we will be back just because of good food and Excellent service.“