31 Best American Restaurants near Nelson

The Railside Bar and Grill Bar & Grill • $
207 South Butler Street, Nelson

Customers` Favorites

Famous Deep Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Shrimp
Thursday
Wings

“Excellent fried chicken! Been gone from area for 9 years and Christa and Railside did not disappoint. Great food and service.“

4.5 Superb133 Reviews
Brother Daryl's American • $
406 Ave G, Sterling - 5.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Bro-Rito
Biscuits and Gravy
Brothers Bowl
Half Biscuits
Half Mess
The Mess
Big Bro

“Just tried for the first time very fast delivery and the food was better than expected! very good food and reasonable prices give them a try.“

4.9 Superb90 Reviews
Red Apple American • $
1130 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon - 7.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rueban Sandwich with Homemade Soup
Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings
Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelette
Gyro Omelette with Feta Cheese
Eggs Benedict and Hashbrowns
Corned Beef Hash Breakfast
Corned Beef Hash Skillet
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Roast Beef and Cheese
Mickey Mouse Pancake

“Very friendly, family owned. They go above and beyond to accommodate vegans and one of the owners always comes out to make sure we're happy with our meals. She reminds us every time that they have vegan options that are not on the menu, all we have to do is ask!“

4.7 Superb229 Reviews
River's Edge Inn American • $
2303 West 1st Street, Dixon - 5.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

A Real Tenderloin Huge Could Hardly Eat It All
Homemade Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Hand Battered Mushrooms
Cheeseburger and Fries
All Served with Fries
Hamburger and Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fried Mushrooms
Chicken Tenders

“The food was absolutely delicious, wait staff was incredible and atmosphere was so cozy…and such a hidden gem of a restaurant overlooking the River. We will be back!!!“

4.6 Superb279 Reviews
Maks American & Indian Bar & Grill - Punjabi Dhaba Bar • $
2105 1st Ave, Rock Falls - 5.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Onion Rings with Indian Spices
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Pilau Rice
Bullet Chillie Naan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Butter Chicken
Chicken Curry
Chicken Korma

“At first I thought it would be a dive, but the Indian food was excellent. I ordered the Chicken Masala and the spice was just right. It was very flavorful. They also have an American menu. My wife ordered just a salad and all the ingredients were fresh. Service was also good.“

4.9 Superb200 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
1901 Harley Davidson Drive, Rock Falls - 5.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Fries and Cheese Curds
Double Cheddar Cheese Burger with Chili Chesse Fries
Vanilla and Chocolate Eclair
Double Cheeseburger Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
New Chili Chesse Frys
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Ice Cream Sundaes
Chicken Tenders
Beef Pot Roast

“Always a good choice when you want something quick without feeling like typical fast food. The food is consistently fresh, the restaurant is clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The burgers and cheese curds are always a solid choice, and of course it’s hard to leave without getting some frozen custard. A nice, dependable place to grab a meal in Rock Falls.“

4.4 Superb146 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
1317 North Galena Avenue, Dixon - 6.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Culver's Fish Sandwiches
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Ice Cream Sundaes
Garden Side Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Curderburger
Tater Tots
Hamburger
Gelato

“Good quality food and great service!“

4.4 Superb122 Reviews
Sloppy Genes Cafe American • $
111 East 3rd Street, Sterling - 4.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Maid Rite and Fries
Cheesy Hash Browns
Gene-Rite Supreme
Supreme Omelet
Cheese Fries
Soup

“Just had breakfast here. Food was delicious and hot when served. Service was pleasant. Will definitely visit again!!“

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
The Factory Pub N Grub Bar & Grill • $
103 W 3rd St, Sterling - 4.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Platter with Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Pretzel Roll
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Tator Tots
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Tater Tots
Sweet and Spicy Burger
Chicken Wings Combo
Italian Beef
Waffle Fries
Pulled Pork
Beer Cheese

“Some of the best food is here, I love their burgers, fries, and wings. I love the interior, the Factory is a great place for a good night!“

4.4 Superb83 Reviews
T's Time Out American • $
2501 Avenue East, Sterling - 5.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Gargantuan Bavarian Pretzel
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Seasoned Fries
Corn Nuggets
Mac N' Cheese
Pulled Pork
Tater Tots
Patty Melt

“The owner is great food is good blue gill is very tasty“

4.4 Superb74 Reviews
RR Kitchen American • $$
1801 South Galena Avenue, Dixon - 6.95 miles

“Stopped here for rest overnight and didn't realize I parked over the holding tanks because a few semi drivers were already parked over them. The called the police on us rather than asking us to move. Wasted police resources and had no shame for doing it.“

4 Good2 Reviews
Primo’s Bar & Grill American • $
1711 West 4th Street, Sterling - 6.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Western Skillet
Salad Bar

“Order anything from the menu it is all delicious our server was Macey ask for her she is great very attentive we didn’t have to ask for anything the food came out very fast and hot“

4.3 Superb39 Reviews
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Brink's

Brink's Bar & Grill • $
214 Locust Street, Sterling - 4.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hand Pounded and Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Southwest Egg Rolls 3po
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Grill Chicken Salad
Philly Cheesesteak
Tenderloin Nuggets
Sweet Potato Tots
Pretzel Bites 3po
Chicken Sandwich
Steakburger Melt

“Had a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Delicious with lots of meat. Better than Dips. Service was great too. Also had patty melt. This was super too. Will be going back. There is lots of parking in back too. BRINKS was great!“

4.8 Superb92 Reviews
Froggy's Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
215 W 2nd St, Rock Falls - 4.83 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Bacon Cheeseburger
Buffalo Chicken and Curly Fries
Hand Battered Chicken Strips
Served with a Salad & Side
Chicken Strips Onion Rings
Roast Beef Ranch and Fries
Meatlovers Burrito Gravy
Cajun Kettle Chips
Burger of the Month
Patty Melt Burger

“The best cheese soup I’ve ever had!“

4.8 Superb85 Reviews
Dairy Mart Plus Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
312 16th Ave, Sterling - 3.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

4 Chicken Tacos with Beans Rice and a Side of Guacamole
Chicken Flautas with Beans and Rice on the Side
Asian Stuffed Chicken Wing
Chesse Burger with Fries
Death by Chocolate
Enchilada Dinner
Brownie Supreme
Turtle Sundae
Onion Rings
Enchiladas

“Love this place. The food is awesome. Also when my daughter accidently ordered the wrong thing, they replaced it with what she actually meant she wanted no charge. Thank you for the great food and for being so kind to my kiddo!“

4.3 Superb88 Reviews
A's Kitchen American • $
2004 1st Avenue, Rock Falls - 5.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips and Mash Potoeos
Portobello Burger with Swiss
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Corn Beef Hash Skillet
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Stuffed French Toast
Red Velvet Pancakes
Chicken Fried Steak
Pancakes and Bacon

“We stopped for dinner, no waiting for a table of 5. The portions were a good size for the price and everything we had was amazing. Our 8 yo thought the cheese curds were better at culvers, but the adults didnt agree with him. Definitely worth the stop on the way through town.“

4.2 Good129 Reviews
Parkway Restaurant American • $
1804 East 4th Street, Sterling - 3.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry French Toast
Breakfast Quesadilla
Mexican Nachos

“We got the breakfast special.It was awesome!Food was tasty fresh ingredients and coffee included until 11.Cups of butter here(no digging my butter out of those little plastic things wondering how old they are).Waiteress very friendly and helpful.I love the decor very clean.We are definitely going back . And that selection of pie!! Can't wait to go back“

4 Good53 Reviews
Dunk’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Bar & Grill • $
312 Locust Street, Sterling - 4.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Slim Shady Burger and Fries with Cheese
Italian Beef Poutine Horseshoe
Philly Cheese Steak Salad - Oo
Sriracha Cheese Curds - Oo
Pulled Pork Sandwich - Oo
Chicken Wings and Nachos
Bad Boy Brisket Sandwich
Cheese Burger and Fries
Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Salad

“3 Twelve hosted our After Hours party last Thursday, and they did such a good job! Everything was perfect, they took complete care of us! Food was amazing as well! We at The Sterling Landmark highly reccomend! Thank you Stacey!“

4.5 Superb270 Reviews
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Porky's

Porky's Bar • $
1315 E River Rd, Dixon - 8.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger
Pig Mac

“Good food, reasonable prices, good service, relaxed atmosphere“

4.7 Superb30 Reviews
Red Apple Family Restaurant Family • $
2511 Locust St, Sterling - 5.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Links and Scrambled Eggs & Waffle with Strawberry and Whipped Cream
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Chicken Tender Dinner
Patty Melt and Fries
Breakfast Skillet
Fried Fish Dinner
Red Apple Sandwich
Farmers Omelet
Cheeseburger
Ruben

“Great food-great service-great prices-BUT: They don’t take credit cards AND the ATM is a foreign ATM which will cost you DOUBLE what the ATM tells you-$2.25 for THEIR machine AND another $2.50 for your own bank. Yes, they only cash (or local personal checks), but there’s an itty bitty sign in the register you’ll miss and they don’t tell you up front, so go prepared with cash from your own bank. I’d give 5 stars if there was an appropriately placed notice or the help earned you AND on their social media page. In my business we tell our customers up front what the terms are. The wait staff received a 15% tip but it’d have been 20% if we hadn’t had to pay another 4.75% of the tab to a bank and an ATM provider.“

4.5 Superb54 Reviews
Don's Seafood & Chicken Seafood • $
1501 W 4th St, Sterling - 6.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips and Cheese Fries
Jumbo Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
10 Piece Chicken Strips
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
14 Pics Chicken Meal
Butterfly Shrimp
Seafood Platter
Beef Taco Salad
Fish and Chips
4 Wing Dinner

“First timers and we were not disappointed. The mac salad is delicious!“

4.5 Superb42 Reviews
The Last Stop Bar Bar • $
1914 Lowell Park Road, Dixon - 7.06 miles

“This was our favorite stop in our Sunday road trip..these gentleman made mt husband and I feel right at home..like we had been in there a hundred times! Great service and atmosphere! We will be back for sure! Thank you last stop for a fun start to our day!“

4.6 Superb17 Reviews
Palmyra Pub and Eatery Bar & Grill • $
628 Palmyra Road, Dixon - 6.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Burger and Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Strips and Mashed Potatoes
Burnt Ends Mac 'N Cheese
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Fried Walleye Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Oliver's Pub Burger
Cornbread Muffins
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Shrimp and Grits

“I love Indoor dining,but recently I ordered food to pick up.Not a good idea food was cold French fries soggy and cold very pricey to throw out Disappointed at drive up“

4.4 Superb267 Reviews
Ana's Cafe Family • $
901 1st Avenue, Rock Falls - 4.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

1 2 B\u0026G and 1 2 Hash Browns \u0026 Gravy
Fried Chicken \u0026 Spaghetti
Chicken Philly Without Cheese
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Cream of Chicken Rice Soup
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Swedish Crepes 3 Pieces
Cheeseburger with Fries
Corn Beef Hash Skillet
Mickey Mouse Pancakes

“Had I not been in the area already this food would have been worth the 2 hour drive over anyway!!! This restaurant is a throw back to when folks were always glad to see you and feed you like family!! Don't miss this place!! Prices are unreal reasonable too! Pricing alone has me wishing I lived closer! I would NEVER cook!! I am not sure why I am listed as a local guide, I am not from this area but will go out of my way to stop in again when near!“

4.4 Superb172 Reviews
Kelly's Restaurant and Lounge Mexican • $
218 Locust St, Sterling - 4.87 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheeseburger with French Fries
Perfectly Poured Guinness mmm
Uncle Lou's Dip with Chipa
Shrimp Taco & Steak Taco
Chicken Fajita Taco
Chicken Quesadilla
Beef Nacho Supreme
Mexikelly Pizza
Al Pastor Taco
Buffalo Wings

“Great all around place. Irish bar, Mexican food and some great beers“

4.4 Superb50 Reviews
Shooters Bar Bar & Grill • $
2404 W Lincolnway, Sterling - 6.46 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Classic Cheese Burger
Grilled Chicken
Popcorn Chicken
Patty Melt

“This place is great. We rode in from wi to go to poppy's and stopped at shooters and this place is a Must. Great bloody merrys and the owners are so welcoming and extremely friendly. This place was that good to the point for me to look them up and give them a good review because they definitely deserve it and I look forward to stopping in again when I'm in the area.“

4.3 Superb53 Reviews
Whiskey Barrel Bar & Grill • $
305 W 2nd St, Rock Falls - 4.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga with Cheese Sauce
Mac Pulled Pork Burger
Son of a Gun Burrito
Cheeseburger Wrap
Garlic BBQ Wings
Classic Hot Dog
Chicken Wings
Brisket Burger
Loaded Nachos
Brisket Bowl

“Great food and service!“

4.3 Superb59 Reviews
Nick's Tap Bar • $
1301 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls - 5.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bud Light Bottle

“Bartender is personable and friendly. I witnessed her communicating in sign language simply amazing.“

4.1 Good18 Reviews
Rock Falls Candlelight Chicken • $
2200 1st Ave, Rock Falls - 5.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken George with Jan's Sauce
Chicken George with Jan Sauce
Jan's Chicken Caesar Salad
Ground Sirloin 12oz
Char-Broiled Salmon
Candlelight Burger
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Prime Rib
Kickin Beef Bites
Fried Cauliflower

“I absolutely love candlelight! My heart broke a little when I found out the Brussel sprouts are off the menu 🥺💔 Can we all petition to bring them back 😭😂“

4.3 Superb164 Reviews
Town & Country Family Restaurant Family • $
1135 North Galena Avenue, Dixon - 7.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sliced Potatoes Texas Toast over Easy Eggs
Breakfast Stake Skillet and French Toast
Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelette
Two Eggs Hash Browns and Toast
Four Silver Dollar Pancakes
Flavored Coffee Creamers
Italian Beef with Fries
Burger and Hashbrowns
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Fried Steak

“The food was excellent the staff is very friendly I would recommend this place and we will surely return again soon“

4.1 Good83 Reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Wings • $
4304 East Lincolnway A, Sterling - 2.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Everything Pretzel Knots
Cheese Curd Bacon Burger
Margaritastrawberry
Traditional Wings
Chips and Salsa
Boneless Wings
Cheese Sticks
Chicken Wings
Potato Wedges
Fried Pickles

“Yet another order arrives wrong and they tell me I have to contact door dash. I didn't order through door dash, I ordered on their app. I've tried to give them a chance repeatedly but constantly wrong orders and if you dine in, constantly long waits. I'm over it. Here is a cookie that costs less than what you order, we hope you won't complain.“

3.2 Average217 Reviews

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