30 Best American Restaurants in Carmel

“We had a table of 8 for my grandsons birthday. I had the cheese burger, medium well. Great taste. Cooked to perfection. Someone had the catfish and liked it. This person is very particular about their food and gave it high praise. No complaints from anyone and my son is a chef in his own rights.“

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

“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!“

“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 had a really good experience at Uptown Cafe in Carmel. The grape salad was definitely one of my favorites—it was creamy, sweet, and had a nice crunch from the pecans. The breakfast burrito was also really good. I ordered mine with turkey and mushrooms, and the combination was flavorful and filling. The pancakes were not bad either—pretty classic and a good choice if you’re looking for something simple.

I also think you really can’t go wrong with their traditional breakfast. Sometimes a classic breakfast with eggs, meat, potatoes, and toast is exactly what you want, and this place does a good job with it. The portions are satisfying, and everything was presented nicely. Overall, it’s a solid breakfast spot with a good variety of choices, especially if you’re looking for something beyond the typical breakfast menu. I’d definitely come back and try more dishes next time.“

“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.“

“Food was amazing, service was even better. Josh is an extremely attentive person and made sure my boyfriend & I had everything we needed or wanted without us saying anything. Drink recommendations, our cups were never empty, our table & trash was always clean. He really blew us both away.“

“First time coming here, and it was magnificent! Our server, Joel, was wonderfully kind and swift, and the food was wonderful! The music was the perfect degree of not super distracting too, but was honestly super vibey. Highly recommend the lobster bisque, super super creamy and tasted fresh (or fresh enough to confuse my coastal palate.)“

“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!“

“A staple of downtown Carmel. We've been coming here for years. They recently did a renovation to add more seating inside as well as to modernize. They redid the patio too. It's really nice and inviting. They now can cover it up and continue serving outdoors for the winter.“

“Great food Excellent portions“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful lunch and waiter Rick. Thank you“

“I've been wanting to go here for awhile! on an early Saturday afternoon, we finally went. everyone was very pleasant and patient with our family (toddler and infant.) although we didn't have to use the changing table in the bathroom, it was appreciated that they had one. the service was prompt and the food was absolutely delicious. we had the pulled pork sandwich, salmon salad, and kids Mac and cheese with beans/rice. no complaints! our waitress Sue was fantastic. we will be back!“

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

“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.“

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

“This was our first time ever at a Culver's. The general manager came to our table and talked to us and let us know about the store. He was very nice and super friendly. The food was just okay. I would say. He compared it to In-N-Out but also said they weren't in the same market. I definitely would not put it in the same realm as In-N-Out, but if you need some decent food fast, this is a good place to go. The ice cream was really great!“

“The Kitchen at Pickle on Penn is an absolute gem - every meal I’ve had has been delicious, and the service is always quick and friendly. The upbeat atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a place you’ll want to come back to again. Highly recommend!“

“I absolutely love Roots! I have never had a bad meal from there. The atmosphere is always great and the service is exceptional. I highly recommend them to everyone I can.“

“We are here weekly and Christina sees us before we even come through the door. She remembers what we get always, and is so sweet!! The restaurant is always clean and everyone is so professional and customer service is top notch. 5 Stars!!!“

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

“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!“

“I was staying next door and wanted to eat somewhere convenient. I wasn't excited about eating at a hotel restaurant but this was really good. I had the Cajun salmon with shrimp. It was very flavorful and a generous size. My bartender went out of the way to stuff olives with blue cheese for my martini.“

“Came in for carryout to use gift cards from a friend while we are moving in. Order was not correct the first time which was disappointing. But I called back and Madison made it right. The order was made how it should have been and it was so good! Definitely coming back once we get settled in.“

“Had an amazing time. Lija and Melissa are amazing bartenders, but the whole staff is super friendly (I couldn’t possibly name everyone), that really provided not only great service, but a great experience. I would recommend to anyone to go visit the Goat and enjoy the whole experience.“