30 Best American Restaurants in Carmel

“We went to the restaurant on Saturday and it was quite busy. We were told the bar area was short staffed so it took a long time to get our drinks. It also was a longer wait for our food. But, the food was excellent and I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.“

“Great food and great service! 5/5 would highly recommend“

“We took my boyfriend’s mother and her friend here to celebrate their birthdays last month. The food was great, the atmosphere and decor were dazzling, and the customer service was top notch. We especially loved the cake, chicken piccata, and the soup. We will definitely be back.“

“I just stopped to place a carry out order and was warmly greeted by 3 nice ladies and a duder. I ordered a cheeseburger and hash browns (they don’t have fries). Food was out in 5 minutes and one of the nice ladies touched my shoulder and told me to have a nice rest of my day, sweetheart. The burger was flipping excellent. Not the best bun but it held up and that juicy cheesy burger hit the spot. Never ordered hash browns with a burger before but their hash browns were fantastic. Crispy but not at all dry or burnt. Great staff, great food, clean place, quick, and there was a bunch of old foagies . Doesn’t get much better.“

“Traveling from Michigan and came across Upland Brewing. Stopped in for a beer and a quick snack. The Juiced in Time Haze IPA and Two of Tarts sour were both amazing. The staff were great! And the food was tasty, we will definitely be back and highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“We have been frequently going to Sunrise for over 25 years! We love it!“

“Despite running through the rain to get into the restaurant the restaurant was a fantastic experience. The specials they had was excellent for the price, the cheese on the sticks are out of this world. There were six of us and all six of us enjoyed our meals and the service we had was excellent. We will be going back.“

“Divvy is one of my favorite places to go for an evening out! I always have a wonderful time. The food is delicious, the service is exceptional and the atmosphere is wonderful. I look forward to the next time I get to go! I can't wait to try the brunch!“

“Great food Excellent portions“

“We live in Noblesville but get carry-out at the Carmel location and are never disappointed. We love the pecan crusted chicken salad and the salmon with Brussels sprouts and pan-fried rice. And their Ranch dressing is great.“

“Love the variety on the menu, the multiple dining areas and the way the history of the building has been preserved. Woodys has been a favorite of mine in downtown Carmel for a while now!“

“Extremely impressed when we went there for lunch today. Very friendly staff and the food was fast and amazing!!!!! Will be visiting there again very soon.“

“Wonderful lunch and waiter Rick. Thank you“

“Without having a restaurant in Fort Wayne anymore, we tend to stop at this location when we get close. The beef Manhattan is among my favorite meals in my life. Consistent and super delicious almost every time. The pies are fantastic. I personally love the coconut cream pie and the lemon cream pie. All are top notch. Always a good selection of comfort food entrees available and look fantastic. I leave happy and look forward to my next trip through Indy.“

“My favorite restaurant inside of Sun King Carmel by far. I miss their mussels something fierce, but I've found in the past that their smashburger really satisfies. This time, however, it was not a smashburger. The patties were definitely not smashed, did not have the signature crispy edges of a smashburger, and both were even still pink in the middle. If you want to see how a smashburger is done right, go to Sun King Fishers and look what One Trick Pony is doing. Still, I'm going to keep coming back and will definitely order another "smashburger" because it's delicious.“

“Not only is the food a step above what you see in any other fast food place, but the service is as well. They are very friendly the entire time and knowledgeable with their recommendations. They are quick, accurate, and efficient with their service. My order is hardly ever wrong, but if it is, I trust that they will take care of me. The dining room is always clean and lively, and their outdoor seating is very nice. Would highly recommend this location to anybody.“

“My wife and I were in Indy for a 24-hour getaway for Labor Day and looking for a good place to enjoy breakfast. We chose to check out this First Watch because they have a location in Florida that we like to visit when we are there.

We were a little surprised by how packed they were, not only inside in the dining room, but even with people waiting on the sidewalk outside. We have never seen that before at any other First Watch. We put our names on the waiting list. We were told that the wait was 30 minutes, and that they would text us when our table was coming available, so we did a little shopping a couple of stores down until it was about time.

After close to 30 minutes we were seated and warmly greeted by our server, Max, who got our drinks to us right away, and then quickly got our order in.

My wife and I were both impressed by the staff moving quickly about the room, taking great care of all of their customers.

We ordered the pumpkin pancake breakfast with chicken apple sausage and an egg, avocado toast with two eggs and a side of bacon, and coffee to drink.

Our food didn’t take too long to get to our table, and everything was cooked exactly the way we asked. The flavors were great and the portion sizes were good.

Even though every table was full and the place with bustling with people, our server did such a wonderful job.

When we finished our meal we got an order of pumpkin spice donuts to go. They were delicious too!

While we did have a bit of a wait, and it was a little on the expensive side, we were so impressed with everything about our visit. I’d give this First Watch an extra star if I could for exceeding our expectations! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ + ⭐️“

“amazing food and great service even with a packed house.“

“Came in with a group, we had the upstairs room then told we had to be gone by 7pm We reserved the room at 515. So with that said, servers ok. Food came at 645. Manager told the group that we need to be out by then. 7pm because it was reserved for another group at 7. He told us that the staff didn’t inform him about it. Really kinda not our problem at that time. We were 30+ strong. Kids and all. I walked out at 715. Doesn’t seem right. Not mad but a concern with staff and communication. Food good, service ok, slow at times , restaurant was not totally full. I could see open tables. Yes I would come back, but come on. The manager should have known of the situation and made a plan B the weather was in the 70’s they could have used the courtyard. Ok sorry done.“

“Great food and environment! We love the down home music too!💕💕“

“The food here is absolutely FANTASTIC, scratch kitchen perfection. Great service and atmosphere! You cannot go wrong here.“

“great staff and owners. love this place“

“What a great restaurant with amazing food ! It is hidden in a hotel but wow! We are so glad we came in! The scallops were perfection and the staff all friendly and smiling ...happy to be there! It was really refreshing and the chef even made a special request for my daughter of grilled shrimp! We will definitely be back!!!“

“We only stopped by for a beer. The service was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food looked good but we already ate. Ordered the Church Milk Stout and it was delicious and smooth. At over 6% one was enough. Tried the Jack Ringo. Very hot finish!“

“Excellent food. Lots of Mexican restaurants around but not a lot of standouts. This one is superb. Our go to for Mexican cuisine“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Leighton was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, he made us feel welcome and taken care of. His drinks were spot-on. What really stood out was his friendly personality and attention to detail; he remembered our preferences and made sure everything was perfect the entire time. If you’re at The Goat, definitely ask for Leighton — he’s the best bartender around! 🍸👏“

“Your website trip advisor list them closed before 11 o’clock and they are not - they are open till midnight every night so TripAdvisor you need to sort that out they are not closed at 10 or 11 they’re open till midnight every night -all of the Applebees on the north side of Indy“

“Fantastic first experience. Great food, wonderful service and comfortable ambience. Had a rehearsal meal here for approximately 35 people early afternoon and we all had a great time. The buffet brunch was well managed and the food was thoughtfully prepared and quite tasty. I recommended will return.“

“The food was served quickly. They weren't very busy so it was quiet. The burgers were fantastic as well as the gluten free bun!! It is very hard to find decent gluten free breads and we weren't disappointed. The kids enjoyed the root beer floats as well as their balloons to go.

Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free bun“