38 Best American Restaurants near Griffith

“Great service and delicious food. Everything is top notch. Drinks are huge. Great sports playing on many TVs.

Wheelchair accessibility: My husband is in a wheelchair. It is easy to get him in and out of the establishment. Plenty of handicapped parking“

“Great food, nice little gathering place for friends and family. The staff are very kind and courteous. Everyone from customers to the cooks are great with my children. We always leave in a food coma with a smile.
Prices are good, and servings are filling.“

“Came in and the place was completely empty, sign said "seat yourselves" it felt kind of awkward but someone came out to greet us a few seconds later. Staff was super friendly and nice! I brought my grandmother and she wanted to split her meal with someone who wasn't able to come to the restaurant in person, so they brought out half of her meal and waited until we were almost done with the other half freshly made and packaged! Lake perch was great! Not like other restaurants that try to serve ocean perch as lake perch. The Nashville hot chicken strips were a little disappointing they didn't have any heat to them, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was really good so it made up for it! Mac n cheese was delicious, I was even impressed with the fries! None of them were soggy or over salted! I'm sad I couldn't have tried them sooner!“

“I called to ask about having a birthday party on short notice for my son’s 30th and during the holiday weekend and received a call from the owner letting me know it wouldn’t be a problem at all! I could bring my own food and decorate and he would have a DJ for the night. All the staff were very helpful and accommodating for anything we needed! Service was exceptional at the bar! My family and friends complimented the establishment as soon as they walked in the doors. We look forward to future gatherings or parties here for sure! It was a wonderful evening had by all!“

“Haven't ate there in YEARS!!!!BUT did today and it was awesome....EVERYTHING we had was great, potato soup IS the best EVER!!!! Had that and breaded veal senior meal AND the beef hot plate senior meal and was awesome AND the service from the hostess, requested a specific seat/booth with the best lighting to see better and was accommodated with a smile and waitress was awesome!!! Definitely WILL be back again and often.“

“My sister and I went for a wine tasting yesterday as she is a member of the wine club. Listen, Antonio got us right together. He’s very attentive to his guests, answers whatever questions you have, very knowledgeable, and fun in a bag. He makes sure that you are having a great time! We will be back because of him! He’s so amazing! Dee was great also! When Antonio was busy with another, she got right together for him!“

“Celebrated a friends birthday there last night and had an amazing dinner! The entrée of braised short ribs melted in my mouth and banoffee pie could not be beat for dessert!“

“I freaking love diners and Dawn is the best server in the business. My wife and I go here religiously. When friends come to town we take them to the islands where you get great breakfast for a great price. Toss your worries out the window while you stare at the heart of Crown Point. There's plenty of room for everyone so bring your grandma and party.“

“I just can’t say enough! The food. The service. The atmosphere. The owner! This establishment is worthy of ten 10 stars. Stumbled on this eatery a few years ago while traveling from Kentucky to IL and it has become a staple and traditional visit. As every other one, our most recent experience was once again, phenomenal, with some added extra attention from the staff and owner. Keep up the stellar work and thank you Jason, for quickly turning my travel frown upside down. Jen, those truffle fries, oh my.
We’ll be back.“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“Cutest restaurant ever!! They have all their Christmas decorations up, but the best part is the food!! It was 10/10!! Owners seem so incredibly nice too!! I can’t believe this place doesn’t have a line out the door!“

“Talk about a restaurant that gives you that feeds you warm and cozy food but make you feel so warm and cozy from the service as well...ANGIES IS IT!!! This is a MUST GO TO PLACE!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE there is absolutely nothing on the menu that I haven't tried that just isn't DELICIOUS!!! From the time you walk in until the time you leave this is a resturant that gets that A++++ rating!!! Go check it out for yourself!!! P.S. The chicken n waffles are AMAZING!!!“

“well I'm really torn on if I should recommend or not... most of the time the food is fine but when it comes to fundraisers they are really really horrid. let's put a box out and not put anything on the box so the majority of the people have no idea about tossing their receipts in there for a cause... im pretty sure they make enough money where they can put something on the boxes for the customers... if they are so scared about losing money don't even bother... yesterday I was there around 4 and not one person threw a receipt in the box.. I was the first.... second fundraiser and second time unless you already knew, had no idea about it.. .“

“It is definately a hidden gem in east chicago. Food was prepared to perfection. Savory and portions were good. Service was amazing and the decor was very relaxing. Had a great experience. Highly recommend

Parking: Parking limited but understandable... main street“

“My experience at Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island was an abundance of spontaneous joy. My husband was driving south on Broadway when he noticed decorations outside. We both agreed to visit for the purpose of supporting a business in our hometown. When we arrived I was immediately impressed with the kind person waiting to hold the door open as we entered. Then as I looked around inside the restaurant there were beautiful murals adorning the walls. My husband placed our order and I went to the dining area. As each person arrived it seemed like a family get together at a favorite relatives’ house. One of my former students came to the restaurant and I got to meet her daughter, “The Birthday Queen” for the first time. Paige and Charlie’s served as the perfect location for the Birthday Queen to enjoy her birthday breakfast! When our food arrived, it was truly a meal made for royalty. I ordered a half breakfast, but it was an abundant breakfast. Each bite was delicious, and the food was so abundant that we both had food left over. Then there was live music and a DJ in the outdoor eating area. I soon learned that we were in the right place at the right time because Saturday, October 4, 2025, was their official grand opening. The music was so great that people dining in the restaurant sang background vocals. I had an opportunity to meet multiple people who shared that it was a multigenerational business, and that made it an extra special experience to support this business. The wisdom of an elder generation combined with the innovation of a younger generation presents possibilities to prosper on purpose. Visiting Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island was a beautiful, memorable, refreshing and joyful experience. Thank you to each person who planned and worked to ensure that this business succeeds. I am cheering for each team member to win. Thank you for all you do through your work for Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island!“

“I ordered hoagies & a ham & italian beef baked potato. Everything was really good but the Italian beef baked potato was the bomb!!“

“Our server today was Savannah. Her customer service was excellent! She made my son’s birthday breakfast a great experience. The other staff members were great as well. The food was good, and the restaurant’s eating area was clean. The boys did say the men’s restroom could use some freshening up. I do recommend this Denny’s and we hope to visit again.“

“My friends and I ate breakfast there the other day. They had remodeled the place. It was brighter& cheery. The only thing I would recommend is bring in some round tables for groups of 6. That makes it Easier for talking & socializing while you eat. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Our meals came quick & hot. The store area has many nice things but set up too crowded to actually look well to the point you might miss something you would actually buy. I would actually redo the set up of - how you display the products in the store area to be less congested. It’s just too overwhelming to see it all well in its current set up.“

“I had the Juneteenth Grilled Pineapple bowl special.(grilled: pineapple chunks, rice, yellow & red bell pepper, & chunks of chicken, topped with sour cream served inside 1/2 pineapple rind. Um,um, very flavorful and good. I also had the lunch special Fried pork chops, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce &“

“I just happened to crash out in Lansing Illinois for the night. This place was right down the road from my room. Had an old school look and a comfortable feeling. The bartender that waited on me was an absolute doll. She took great care of me. I got the twisted turkey sandwich and the rueben quesadilla. I really wasn't expecting much, but let me tell you they were both fantastic. They obviously only use grade A ingredients and it shows. If you're ever in Lansing illinois, JJ KELLEYS is a must stop.“

“We had a large party and a great experience tonight l! Food was delicious and waitress was amazing! Definitely coming again!!!“

“I'm a pro vs con review

Pro
From scratch food
Old school relish tray
Scratch soup
Delicious old school recipes
Great staff
Great service
Amazing martinis at a great price
Owner pitch in when needed

Con
Old and tired atmosphere
Owner is grumpy
Owner needs you to make a reservation
Owner needs help, I understand his issues but needs to be pushed. If not, he will not make another 75 years. Xoxo

Ps
I want this beautiful restaurant to succeed“

“The short rib, wings, and side salad was delicious. Great presentation, flavorful, and my waitress Dawn was very professional and extremely nice.“

“We ordered the cod dinner on 1/29 and it was delicious. However, when we sat down in a booth we noticed an elderly lady struggling to walk up the icy sidewalk from the parking lot. When the young man brought our food we told him about it and suggested someone spread salt on the area. He was nice and thanked us for mentioning it. However, in the 45 minutes we sat there no one followed through and actually salted the sidewalk. Not good, Culvers.“

“Visiting the area and family wanted us to try their brews as one of their favorites. Tried a flight of 10 beers and favs were Tangerine Trackstar, Toxic Words, Lucifer in a haze, Immoveable King, Nuban overlord and the top one Here comes the reaper. We also had the Pretzel and queso for snacks. They were very good and fast. They also had ice tea which is not always available at breweries. I will say the art work gave me pause and some of the names being a Christian but I don't know the background to comment.“

“Great experience at the club and nice staff .“

“Disappointing..the chili/koney sauce was very salty to the point it was nesrly inedible. ..I think since it was late afternoon, it simmered to the point where it became concentrated due to evaporation and it needed some liquid to even out the extreme salt content... the dogs were good, the chili cheeseburger was almost impossible to eat..so messy. Fries were.probably the highlight of my visit the lady behind the counter was excellent though 👍👍 Great service I probably would try them again though....possibly the saltiness was an anomaly“

“It was my husband's choice, for his birthday lunch today and it was awesome! We'll definitely be going back! 👍“

“The food & drinks were delicious, service was good, sports simulators and duck pin bowling were lots of fun. Highly recommend!“

“A group of us came here for the first time tonight and will definitely be back. Our server Brent did a great job with our party, our food was great and my espresso martini was amazing!“

“everyone was friendly from the time we entered the restaurant. The food was perfect. The owner visited our table, and we felt very welcome and relaxed. our server was Brooke, and she was amazing, answered all of our questions and recommended some of the items on the menu. We will be going back, as there are many more things we want to try!!“

“Excellent Food and Service. Great prices too especially for the portion sizes .“

“A diverse social setting, very welcoming, and a very nice environment just to sit and have dinner. Great local musicians help to round out an evening.“

“I went early not to pack nice place had the strawberry mamosa the fried chicken sandwich breakfast sandwich that come with bacon and fries egg on it choice of Toto’s fries and something else. The chicken was tender but they need to change their oil soon“

“went there for the 1st time last Saturday for Nomad Planet show . Fantastic venue ! Very cool vibe great art work really good food ..had a taco and amazing pulled pork slider that was huge and delicious. We look forward to future shows ! we'll definitely be back .“

“My server Irene was nice and very attentive. She suggested a couple of entrees. The Billionaires Bacon Burger was satisfying and the Sweet Potato Fries were delicious!! The Pineapple Habanero Wings were a solid 10/10. They also have the coldest Draft Beers I've ever had so that's definitely a plus. The atmosphere was comfortable. I genuinely recommend you give them a try.“

“The staff was very friendly and professional. The restaurant, bathrooms and arcade were extremely clean. The food was very good! We had the hot honey panini, quesadilla and the kids chicken nugget meal :) I highly recommend Tyler’s Tender Railroad Restaurant.“

“Friendly and efficient staff. Good food.“