50 Best American Restaurants near University Park

“Stopped in for a hotdog and fries today, excellent dog, and the fries couldn’t have been fresher. She cut them right out of the potato while I stood there. Incredible! She couldn’t have been nicer!“

“I went in from getting off work i was in car with my unc i order chicken n shrimp so i asked how many. You get the lady said 3 pieces chicken n 6 medium size pieces i said for 16 plus tax only 3 pieces of chicken okay il pay for another piece of chicken total was about $18-$19, The cook was aware she yelled it out i was still at register got my food got to my destination ONLY TO HAVE 3 pieces of chicken AND PAID MY MONEY I DID NOT HAVE A RIDE BACK ! Bad customer service! Food was good but spent my money and didnt get ALL I PAID FOR !“

“I ordered the avocado chicken curry with rice! It was absolutely delicious. Very flavourful. Just perfect. My friend got the avocado mac and cheese. I tasted it and loved that too. The portions are large and we brought some home. We got the avocado cheesecake cup for desert and wow! Yummy yummy yummy. They have a kids menu too! I will be a regular customer in the future. You have to try this place!“

“Wanted to try something and stumbled across this! Absolutely delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back!“

“Super friendly staff and great food! Especially like the daily specials.“

“EXPEDITIOUSLY 🔥..........“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“We were a pretty large group with tons of kids under 5. Everyone was so kind to us and our kiddos. The food was delish as were the drinks! We had a minor hiccup with in the group and management was MORE THAN gracious and kind in fixing / making up for it.“

“The mother's day event here was nice. It got off to a slow start but once in full swing it turned out to be very nice. There was live entertainment. This was my first time here. The catering was absolutely delicious. It's located in downtown Park Forest and there is plenty of parking.“

“The food was delicious and the service was great. I attend often and will continue.😋😋🤗“

“I give it 10 stars great food and they very friendly“

“As a truck driver from Thibodaux, Louisiana....I used to stop there very very often from 2017 to 2021 until I had a shoulder surgery....LOVED THIS PLACE, THE OWNERS, THE SERVERS, DEE, JEN AND OTHERS I CANT RECALL, IM SORRY, AND.........PEDRO, THE AWESOME CHEF....I MISS THESE PEOPLE, HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING FINE....HOPE TO REVISIT SOMETIME SOON !!!!!“

“It's always a pleasure to go to Old Town the white people treat you so good down there the food is great the drinks is a reasonable price it won't hurt your pocket so I try my best stay away from black owned club because black owned club black owned places are too high and too expensive they hurt black people pocket so old town is the place to go I'm keeping all this 100 💯“

“Katie was our waitress last night and she was so sweet! I had a Blueberry Moscow Mule, and it was made to perfection! We had the guacamole as an appetizer and it was delicious and beautifully presented! My husband had the Sacramento Burger with Cajun Fries & I had BBQ & Buffalo Boneless Wings with Fries. Our food came out quickly and we enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back! We are not members of the Country Club and we love that we get to eat here too! The members we met here last night were very friendly and welcoming.“

“Stopped in tonight to celebrate my son’s birthday and they went above and beyond to make him feel special on his big day! Small acts of kindness go such a long way and the smile he had on the rest of the night is proof of that! Thank you!“

“The Jerk Chicken Quesadilla's were very flavorful but the Jumbo Shrimp Cheezy Grits with bacon were down right delicious and very hearty. They are a must try, they will not disappoint.“

“I had brunch here today with a friend, first time here. I had the corned beef benedict and not only was it the best corned beef I've ever had in my life, but the orange juice was amazing, the service was great, and the value was fabulous also! Will definitely be back and plan to possibly go once a week with friends! 10 out of 10 recommend!“

“It was a fun time I had a wonderful day“

“I've been a customer of Mary's since she first opened, hobbling around on a leg scooter with an injured foot her first couple of weeks in business! She has developed Caffe Milan into an absolutely incredibly delicious, dependable deli & catering service! We've never been disappointed whether it's been for a yummy sandwich or a catered order for a family event or a fundraiser! 10 stars!“

“They have such a welcoming crew. When you walk in, you get a welcome in and smile each and every time! I have had many items on their menu, and have never been disappointed!! My last advice is try the Campfire Sauce on anything, its homemade and delish!!“

“I went through the Drive-Thru. Brenda took my order. She was polite able to take my order. Even with my order changes, and questioned about the combination orders & options for my order, she did not get upset. She remained calm & was able to answer all my questions. She was amazing!“

“This Culvers has the best employees! They are always greeting us with a smile! My daughter cannot eat Gluten or Dairy and they always accommodate us with a Gluten Free Bun. Never a mistake! Best food and Custard!“

“Best beef around! Prices is great the fries are amazing they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Hana helped me out because I’ve never been there before and said the Italian beef was good and she did not miss! Great staff and great food 10/10 will come again!“

“the food is amazing and the staff are super kind!“

“Good food…but loaded mash potatoes which is priced extra were hard and cold.“

“If you want a GREAT burger Happy Bites is the place to go. They have a variety of flavors and options for a truly unique burger. Always cooked to perfection and full of flavor. You don't need to go to BWW for great wings. They have bone-in and boneless options, and amazing sauces. Their delivery service is great. Food arrives hot and fresh and fast!“

“Well, if they cook your food properly, it's not bad... however, if they don't and you need to send it back to cook it (not a fan of raw burgers 🤷‍♀️) and it comes back the same way... be prepared to not eat and pay for the meal anyway. I asked for it to be removed from our bill (over $100 total so not just a couple things) and they removed it after a small "fight" but literally charged us for a basket of fries cuz I ate a few fries off my plate, I guess. they don't take care of their mistakes nor do they care to make things right. Lost future business, everyone at the table was shocked.“

“I grew up in Tinley Park and the Olympic Star has been a staple in our city forever. I'm now out of state but every time we're back in the Chicago area we go to the Star. Everything is phenomenal in this restaurant and the Chicken Soup is to die for, it's so good we went home with 3 qts of it to take it home out-of-state“

“I went here because a coworker of mine told me about their mushroom swiss burger. The staff were friendly and my order came quickly. Granted, it was the slower part of the day but still great service. I can appreciate that.

After trying the burger, I noticed that I didn't get that bloated or weighed-down feeling. The burger was good, the fries were good and I liked the shake. It took a spoon to really get into it, but that's to be expected when having a thick shake. All around great experience in my book.“

“Great food and environment“

“My family has been there a few times and the food is delicious. Always fresh. Just love the food“

“One of my favorite places to have a perfectly prepared dinner. The food never disappoints. Portions are large, so taking home enough for tomorrow's lunch is always possible. The service is really great. Most of the servers have been there for a long time so they know the menu well and are attentive without being obsessive. My favorite on the menu is the Tournedos of Beef. The sauce over them is wonderful.“

“Outstanding food family owned ask for Pete Great guy will keep you laughing the whole time your there try everything on the menu you will not be disappointed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Bocce's bar and grill is such a awesome place to go to. The staff is very friendly and it didn't take long at all for us to get our food although the place was jammed packed. Management is awesome. This is a great place to host any event. Last but not least, the singer that they have their on Friday is so great. He is very entertaining.“

“Good food. Good prices too.“

“I love this Culvers, every timeI I have encountered this establishment all of the staff is so friendly and always smiling.I have never seen anything like this.They are so polite and respectful.The food is amazing and the best place we have in Crete. ,“

“Excellent and well priced food . Burgers are delicious“

“Previously, I'd only drank beer there. 🤣🤣 More recently though, I attended a craft making event there and stayed to eat afterwards. The restaurant has a nice side room with a fireplace that is great for events like this craft one. Afterwards I stayed to eat and chose the poutine pictured. It is a twist on poutine because it had sausage slices and their in-house-prepared jalapeños. It is a spicy dish and also tasty. They also have a nice variety of beer, cocktails, and wine. I would go back and recommend this restaurant. It is cozy inside as well, like a cabin.“

“I would give 5 stars but the fries are way different then any other JJ fish and chicken location i have visited. They got them crinkle cut fries and they are okay but not as good as the fries they have at other locations. Everything was hot and fresh and the employees where super respectful.“

“Tony's better watch out! I ordered delivery on a Saturday night. The pizza tasted great and was hot! The delivery was quick, about 35 minutes, and the fee was very reasonable. This will be our go to pizza place from now on!“

“The service was good and so was the food.“

“The food is amazing. Great bartenders!!“

“Good food. I tend to do breakfast“

“Great family owned and operated bakery. Their pastries are right out of the oven fresh and are fantastic. Their cakes are great especially their Blue Berry Cheese Cake. OMG FANTASTIC !!! On Sundays they have the best Tamales I have ever had. Its a clean friendly place. I highly recommend this bakery.“

“I went and the customer service was amazing food was good and well seasoned 10 outta 10 would recommend“

“I went there for the first time. The vibe, service and food was great. my only issue was the automatic 18 percent gratuity. it was only two people who had one drink each, burgers and appetizer. Our bull was 89.00. Also we were not given an actual bill we were just told our bill was 89.00. I didn't appreciate that and have never experienced that before.“