45 Best American Restaurants near Charlestown

“Family vibe, unbeatable food, best staff in the world! You can't beat it!“

“The Venro Venue was perfect for our March 29 wedding reception! The space was exactly what we were looking for and I fell in love as soon as we toured! David, the owner, was easy to work with and graciously answered all of my nervous bride to be questions! The marquee out front is such a cute touch! They have several little extra touches available for use it you need them as well!“

“On-line seating request worked great. Until we were seated in the heated outside area. Heat was intense, table was so loose we would not be able to hold it and eat, and table was covered with some sticky substance. We would have asked to move but nobody came to the table. So we left. Sad because the food is good!“

“What an incredible experience. The place is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. We started our night with the house old fashioned cocktails. We ordered the bread basket with homemade brioche, foccacia, and jalapeño cheddar bread with flour de sel and sorghum butters. Every bite was worth it. I picked the lamb Campanella. My husband ordered steak and potatoes. Absolutely the best dinner we will have all year. We made reservations here for our anniversary, and we were treated to champagne and caramel popcorn creme brulee. This was the highlight of our trip - I would recommend to anyone to make reservations here!“

“Never had anything that I didn’t love!“

“We had my daughter‘s bridal shower at this restaurant and let me tell you everything about it was spectacular: the view, the food, the service, parking and accessibility, cleanliness. Julie, the event manager, took care of everything exactly as I wanted it without needing to be reminded of how we wanted the private room to be set up. The servers attended to our needs constantly and were very professional. The food was even better than expected, The restrooms were clean and of course the views were spectacular watching the ships come and go. Truly a wonderful experience.“

“We really like coming here and will continue however I have noticed that the tables are not wipe down from employees regularly just watch everyone’s reaction when it’s sticky on there tables i seriously got a large amount of a sticky arm I did not see it there and asked if they could wet a napkin for me the water fountain is turned off the manager had a short get together with the girls shaking his head no , they offered a cup of water, thank you I love my wife she wiped the other tables also I’m sure this was a health risk to ask for a wet towel and I apologized“

“Been here a few times before. Always been excellent. Decided to take a ride three city’s away just to grab a burger from here. Walked in sat at the bar. May have been one or two other people at the bar. Sat for 6 minutes before getting up and leaving. Had someone acknowledged I was there I’d waited 30 more minutes no problem. Oh well big DQ franchise got my money now instead of locally.“

“I do NOT recommend this place. We went with a party of 15 this afternoon and had a truly disappointing, awful experience. We arrived shortly after they opened. We were the only ones on the outside patio the entire visit (just shy of 3 hours) and the inside dining room never got very busy, but you'd never guess by how terrible the service was. It took nearly 2 hours for (most of) our food to come out, and even then, several orders were wrong. Our drinks were rarely filled. Our waitress and other staff may have been stretched too thin, but did the manager ever come out to speak with us or try to make things right even once? nope! The food and beer prices are high and not worth the price. (Food arrived cool and tasted ok... not worth the prices.) No apologies were offered before we left after paying our expensive tabs. We will not be back. Don't waste your time! They clearly don't care about getting return customers.“

“Nice little hidden gem. Drove past this place plenty of times and then my wife suggested that we stop and try their ice cream. Now I try to get by there once a week or so. Good food and the price is reasonable. Give it a try I'm sure you'll like it!“

“I have always loved the vibe, homey feel when making the decision to have a meal at Cracker Barrel. I can see some are noting the Sellersburg store has not changed its decor is not correct. The old timer decor has been removed and replaced with new modern pictures. It is not the same. The store section is the same, still good choice of foods. Love the chicken fired chicken. Portions seem to be getting smaller. Service was not like I have had in the past. And that’s not a good thing.“

“we went for breakfast yesterday, great food, service, clean and stylish!!!!!“

“We Eat Culver's All the time but today was the first time we went inside. And Oh My Gosh. It was Amazing! So Hot and Perfect! Juicy Burger, Fries Crispy! But I have NEVER had a better Root Beer in my life!! I love this Jeffersonville Location!“

“Great atmosphere, great staff, and amazing food!! Must try The 1894 Lodge if you want an exceptional food experience!“

“The staff is so nice. Clubhouse is beautiful. Best time as family time. Simulators are great to use during winter and rainy days. They do a wonderful job with junior golfers! Feels like family when we play.“

“Great food. Covid safe environment. Close to home.“

“My number 1 go to for fish here in Louisville. I've tried it all. Service is amazing, food portions are great for the price. love seeing the river in the spring time. The only negative is the parking. Hey it's worth the wait!“

“Moved to the area a little over a year ago and always wanted to try First Watch but with their hours and our schedule never aligning we never got to go until today. We ordered the million dollar breakfast sandwich and the choose two with the turkey avocado sandwich and the chicken chopped salad. We also got the dragon fruit drink, the honey cruch iced coffee, and the salted caramel doughnuts. Drinks were very good. Food was good except my order was wrong they gave me the Cobb salad and when I told our waitress the issue and the mistake and all she said was that she could bring me some chicken for the salad. I declined because we were already done eating and I didnt see the point of the chicken when they were two completely different Salads and toppings. I don't like blue cheese which was all over my salad so I picked around it and ate what I could and my half sandwich. Other than that the experience was good. Just disappointed and not the happiest with the resolution.“

“ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CHEESEBURGER IVE EATEN! I got the double bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, and cheese curds. Everything was SCRUMPTIOUS!!! I recently moved to Indiana, and I've never heard of Culver's, decided to try them out, and was PLEASANTLY surprised.“

“best place everrr!!! food is delicious and the workers are so fun“

“Thoroughly enjoyed everything about the restaurant. Food was delicious, staffs hospitality and their service was excellent and cleanliness, taste and items selection was great including the price. I personally had ordered chicken fry and shrimp beer batter fry, it was a great choice. We enjoyed our time and enjoyed our meals there. 4 stars is high bar for my rating so don't worry, between 4-5 to me is there is always a room for restaurants to improve in any area and I'm sure Cheddar's is always striving to offer best to its loyal customers. Regardless, everything was great.“

“Restaurant Review: Exceptional Service from Gabriel at LongHorn Steakhouse

I recently had the pleasure of dining at LongHorn Steakhouse, and I have to give a special shoutout to one of the best hosts I’ve ever encountered—Gabriel Ordonez Chingo Chin. At just 16 years old, Gabriel demonstrates professionalism, kindness, and efficiency beyond his years. From the moment we walked in, he greeted us with a warm smile and made sure we were seated quickly and comfortably.

Gabriel’s attention to detail and customer service skills are truly impressive. He keeps the front of the restaurant running smoothly, ensuring that guests feel welcomed and taken care of. It’s clear that he takes his job seriously and puts in the effort to make every guest’s experience a great one.

I also have to mention that Gabriel has a strong and supportive girlfriend, Jessleen, who keeps him in check—but even with that dynamic, he remains focused and dedicated to his work. His ability to stay composed and efficient in a busy environment is commendable, and LongHorn Steakhouse is lucky to have him on their team.

If you’re dining at LongHorn, rest assured that Gabriel will make sure your experience starts off on the right foot. Keep up the great work, Gabriel!“

“Always enjoy our dinner and drinks at The Pine Room. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. Chefs kiss every time!“

“Best burger 🍔 I’ve ever had!“

“Went tonight with my daughter. Our server was Gabby. I had went to the restroom & came back I’d say about 10 minutes. I sat down and we waited an hour before she came to take our order. She said “I was waiting for you to come out of the restroom”. She was sitting behind my daughter talking to an older gentleman for the hour we waited. She took our orders and after she brought us our food returned back to the booth behind my daughter. Idk if we was the only table she had today. We was seated around 3 something and our order was finally taken after 4:10pm. I’ve never had to wait that long. I could have understood if she was busy with other customers, but she sat down the whole time she wasn’t waiting on us to talk to the gentleman. It just baffled me cause we’ve never had that happen ever.“

“I have visited this location quite a few times before someone dear to me had medical issues nearby at the hospital that owns 85% of the land in the area. I first met Brian awhile ago when I was in the neighborhood since I work nearby. Since May 23rd of this year I have been visiting the nearby hospital and sometimes would visit for a quick drink and grub, but recently I visited on my way home after bad news from the nearby medical facility. Brian could tell that I didn’t order my usual and maybe it was quite different, after 1/2hour I ordered another off the ordinary drink and asked for the tab. He could see that I wasn’t in the right place after mentioning bad news I recently received at the hospital not mentioned before. When I got my tab I noticed that only 1 neat bourbon was on the tab and his words were something similar to, I got you Bro that’s on me! Bartenders always and always will be great people and readers of peoples mind! They know right away how your day is goin good or bad, they can see it in your eyes, maybe even with filled from wiped away tears. I will never forget this guy for what he did at the time and what he told me about staying strong because that’s all we can do! Bottom line is that WOB is an amazing place with awesome atmosphere and even more awesome bartenders. I’ve met many others, and y’all are great but tonight Brian sealed the deal that he is my favorite bartender in Louisville and even when this struggle I’m goin through is over I’ll always visit and think back on the kindness and gratitude that he showed me on June 23rd. That day will be not good in my future because of what I learned today, but I will always remember how I was treated by the best bartender in Louisville on the exact same day. Thanks to Brian and ALL the staff at WOB!! See y’all soon! 👍🏻🤞💪🥃😎“

“Excellent quality on the entrees and salads. I'm not really a steak guy anymore. For health reasons. But this was a nice experience. The corn was very nice. . . Please try it when you go.i mistakenly got bacon on my mashed potatoes. But I was able to separate it from my dish. At the expense of losing some cheese.“

“Started with loaded tots. Pretty sure kids ate them before I could even get a sniff of them. I'd say they were good. We really enjoy the grilled fingers tossed in donkey and, of course, fries. I had a side salad, and it was fresh. First time at the rebuilt Roosters. Love the new layout.“

“Harrods Creek Tavern is one of those gems that just feels perfect. It has that welcoming vibe where everyone seems to know everyone, almost like stepping into an episode of Cheers. The atmosphere and staff is laid-back and friendly, and they’ve even got slots inside if you’re feeling lucky.

The food is fantastic. My wife ordered the potato salad and a grilled chicken sandwich; both were excellent, especially the potato salad. I went with the fried bologna sandwich, and it was absolutely awesome. Great portions, great flavor, and exactly what you want from a spot like this.

Whether you drive in or pull your boat right up to their dock, Harrods Creek Tavern is worth the trip. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to again and again.“

“The fight scenes were beautifully choreographed.“

“The food and dri is were perfect. our waitress Talli was Great. she was always there when we needed something. Real friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this 0lace and Talli“

“Very Friendly a staff! Tasty food!“

“I come to you're restaurant all the time, but today is a different story. I called to order and this is how it went. I told her what I wanted and she said ok bye and hung up. I was like really long story short i didnt pk up my food due to no time given to pk up and she never asked my name and was real short. Anyway I never pked it up, and I know she was someone new because this is not how they operate. Please hire better help until then I wont support.“

“I'm new here, so I have made this place a favorite. Great people, Great Staff, Great food.. I like there Bucky burger and wings 3 times a week. Biker friendly establishment and they have private rental space for private party's. Music box, look table, bowling and golf amusments. As for any negative you have read above. When you can't handle your liqueur and your kicked out by a girl then your going to be spiteful in your words.Great place.. Try it. See for your self. BOSTON“

“This was a beautiful yacht three levels. The staff was very welcoming very courteous to all the guess. The captain made sure everyone had a fabulous time. The food was really amazing. The on-board bartenders had great customer service and very attentive to everyone. This was a really great time. I shall do this again Captain's Quarters Yacht Club. Thank you for an amazing time.“

“We came and didn’t know what to expect. I had the fillet and John had the 20 oz. Ribeye. And they were melt in your mouth awesome. The salad bar is well stocked and has a wide assortment. The service was great and A big thank you goes to Rick for that. We will be back.“

“Great .Steak n eggs!!Ut eas awesome!! yummy thank yoi my friend“

“selection is great, atmosphere is great. always leave full“

“3 for me!! Awesome lunch choices and the best price in town for quality food“

“It was okay. I had the ocean blue margarita, very thankful for the amount of patron that was put in it.But the flavor of the margarita itself was terrible. The burgers were good, but we got the pretzel bites as appetizers in the center of them were really cold. It was a hit and miss experience but overall, it wasn't bad but I wouldn't be rushing to go back.“

“10/10 every time! The new ordering system is so quick and you get your food quickly. It’s always hot, fresh, and delicious. Staff are super friendly too! We love you Steak N Shake❤️“

“The service has greatly improved, definitely will be back soon!“

“good food friendly service“

“I had a great time at Applebee’s. The food was tasty and came out hot, and the portion sizes were just right. Our server was friendly and checked on us often without being overbearing. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, perfect for a casual meal. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is because the wait time was a little longer than expected, but overall it was a really enjoyable experience. I would definitely come back.“

“delicious 😋 highly recommend“