50 Best American Restaurants near Riverside

“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!“

“This place is the most underrated Chicken spot.Chicken Is absolutely delish falls off the bone tender and crispy.The Mac and cheese combined with mash potatoes is a great combo.and fritters for desert.Great place definitely recommend.Will not be disappointed“

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

“We went last night for the first time… Great menu options, food was delicious, portions were perfect, staff was really nice. I had the Grilled Salmon, he had the Braised Pork Shoulder…definitely recommend both.“

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

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

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

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

“Today was my first time trying this place and I was impressed with my big and delicious Merkts cheeseburger and waffle fries. I'm definitely going back to try other things. The staff was very friendly and helpful, too. I was too hungry to remember to take pics.“

“Fry the Coop didn’t disappoint. Christy’s customer service was amazing. We drove 4 hours for this experience❤️🔥👌🏻“

“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“

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

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“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.“

“The best cheeseburgers ever!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Blueberry Wine is awesome!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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I came before they were closing and he took care of me , I absolutely love JJ Fish & Chicken! Every time I go, I order the chicken tenders, and they are always fresh, hot, and perfectly seasoned. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The customer service is excellent—everyone is friendly, welcoming, and quick to help. It’s hard to find a spot that consistently delivers great food and service, but JJ Fish & Chicken nails it every time. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food and a great experience!“

“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“

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

“Very professional and the food is amazing“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“We had the best lunch. Our food was tasty and hot, not to mention generously delicious. No wait, great help. Open kitchen. I hope they open one further southwest.“

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

“Awesome atmosphere and possibilities“

“Great food choices. For ex. Goat & date salad with skirt steak for $35 was delicious. The entrees got to us fast although in the beginning was somewhat slow. Desert wise there are few other sweeter choices around. Overall though I would recommend the place.“

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

“This late night vegan food really hit the spot! So yummy!“

“Very good service and food!“

“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.“

“Visited tonight with a party of 15 for my future sister-in-law‘s 50th birthday Andrea was our wait person. She was absolutely amazing exceeded all of our expectations. She made all 15 of us in the party felt like we were special. She was very attentive, kind, professional, and exceeded all of our expectations. She made our night at Cooper’s Hawk Oaklawn wonderful highly recommend the location. Everyone there is really nice kind and professional. The food was delicious And if you go ask for Andrea cause she is the best exceeded all of our expectations five star service.“

“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.“

“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“

“Incredible burgers, great service and ice cold beer. Fantastic patio and the place is really neat on the inside. Went there a couple of weeks ago and wish I were back there now.“

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

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

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

“Personalmente me gusta ir a bailar el equipo de seguridad muy atentos excelente actitud los bartenders , el dj el mejor de Chicago , recomendado 1000%“

“Buen ambiente y buen servicio.“

“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 💯“

“After a long day of travel, we were welcomed by Sid our amazing server! He made delicious suggestions and made sure we enjoyed them. Amazing service!“

“the food was ok but it was cold not even warm for it to have been just cooked so lost my appetite did not eat“