50 Best American Restaurants near Saint John

“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.. .“

“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.“

“Definitely a very homey place. Love the people on both sides of the bar!!!“

“Had a fabulous experience at Coopers Hawk! We did the wine tasting with Tara. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and what dishes they paired with. We would recommend asking for Tara. She brought a good vibe to our evening with her positive personality!“

“I got to tell you I'm hard of hearing I'm a 40-year carpenter and the volume was ridiculous on the TVs..

Service and food was very good

I had the veggie pizza I thought it was excellent I ordered it well done“

“Best bang for your buck. Delicious, fresh, great variety of food. Exemplary service.“

“Twelve Islands was my favorite family restaurant in Crown Point… Even though I don’t live there anymore when I head that way I like to stop in… My daughters loved going there and loved the lemon rice soup…I occasionally got the chicken livers and the calves liver with onions and bacon…. LOL 😂 Oh and the Chefs salad was always great, Greek style…. It’s always good there… I would definitely recommend it…! 5 STARS ✨“

“My first time I had ever been to Lighthouse and it was so worth it.the bartender ( Lauren ) not only made fantastic drinks but she also knew the menu and was able to guide me on what to get. The service from Lauren was amazing and I will definitely be coming back.“

“What an incredible establishment. The owner was so kind and accommodating, the staff warm and welcoming, the service fast and PERFECT for our group of 17’s orders, and they were so kind! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you all at Sandbar Grill for everything. You guys are the best, and we’ll definitely be back soon!“

“Great food! Excellent service!“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“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!!!“

“What a great experience renting the event space for my son and his fiancé’s wedding shower! The space, the food, and the staff were wonderful! Highly recommend 🤩“

“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“

“There’s something about the way the young lady takes my order that keeps me coming back for more. She’s soo nice, my order is always correct and fresh, and when I come to pick up she always greats me with a smile. She provided TOP TIER customer service everytime ?“

“the new app set up is so much better with options that make sense for any additional add ons!“

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

“We have eaten here so many times and never ever been disappointed. The food is always incredible, best in CP if you ask me, and wonderful service.“

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

“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. ,“

“Great place.
They have a full bar, full dining area, a nice big deck, and they have slot machines. There is also daily events posted, if that your thing.
There is a wall to pay tribute to veterans and I love that being my day was a veteran. May he RIP.
This place is a hidden gem and will be my new spot!
Oh the food and the drinks were amazing!!“

“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“

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

“Great experience at the club and nice staff .“

“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.“

“I'm originally from Northwest Indiana we came up on a visit so I've been wanting a gyro a very badly since we don't have them in Kentucky! I ordered a gyro player for myself and Rib tip platter for my husband and my husband was completely impressed as he is from Kentucky and he says it was the best rib tips he's had. Gyro was really good just wish I had more feta cheese to it a little bit more spice within the meat but I was very pleased to have a gyro“

“My food was good, but two people at our table said that biscuits were terrible.
I wish they had better plant based options. A quinoa, kale bowl? How about at least adding mushrooms to it? With huge variety of plant based proteins available, I am surprised to not see them on the menus of most restaurants.“

“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.“

“It's a footloose out of 10“

“butter burgers are delicious along with the crinkle cut fries“

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

“Staff is amazing. Customer service is HARD don't let anyone tell you otherwise and they always come off as being genuinely welcoming and friendly. I've never had an experience at this location where it felt like they were having a tough day - and that's hard to do in the service industry.“

“Cool place live music good atmosphere“

“Don't have all items on menu. Wondering how they stay in business.“

“great food, big portions and great prices“

“The upstairs bartender, Aaron C. does the work of 2 bartenders. I sat at the bar...he served me my lunch. He was very friendly and fast. The upstairs was loaded with like 50 guests from a baseball team? So he was VERY busy. But that didn't stop him from speed, accuracy and friendliness! Best bartender ! He deserves a raise!“

“I forgot to write this review of June 13th before I left Indiana for New York and a few days before. I really enjoy the hotdogs with french fries. There was another time for the cheeseburger and fries. I hope to come back eat the food again once I am in Indiana.“

“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“

“Friendly and efficient staff. Good food.“

“This place is fantastic. Great food, decent prices and friendly service. The perch is a must. Will be back for sure.“

“The cheese on the burger wasn't melted at all. The fries were medium warm, and the employees' uniforms were all over the place, dirty and sagging and let's not get on these ladies' hairstyles. Multi colored hair. Long weaves. All with zero hair nets.“

“I visited One 13 North Saturday night with my boyfriend. It was completely packed but we were sat and greeted fast. Our server was very attentive and knew the menu. I noticed all the employees working as a team! I had the parmesean encrusted filet he had the chicken parmesean sandwich, both 10/10 along with a few of the fall cocktails but the carmel apple mule was my absolute favorite! Gail was an absolute delight! We will be back!! Thank you guys!“

“i had a wonderful night last night i saw a friend of mine last night who i knew transferred from Francesca's My friend gave me a Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo and she did it and i loved her last night my experience last night was wonderful and my special shoutout goes to my friend and tina they made my night and i god bless them both and i thank you
the Council Oak Steaks and Seafood for having me last night my family and i really thought the food was good and the Service was wonderful and the Atmosphere was good and everything was wonderful last night i will come back to the Council Oak Steaks and Seafood again because it was wonderful last night and i had a wonderful night last night and it was good other than that i had a wonderful night and everything was wonderful i will come back in the summertime next year i love you all and thank you very much for a wonderful night last night“

“Best French dip sandwich, chicken and rice soup, waiting to get my Nutella and banana crapes!“

“Great breakfast and Mexican cuisine. Friendly staff and owner.“

“Good food exceptional service unbeatable prices. orders cook fresh in hot. Support this Establishment whenever you're in the area.“

“First, the service was very good. The bartender was quick to pick up on whether we wanted a drink or we wanted a menu. The food was great, as always. I have to eat something when I come in here. I just can't pass it up.

Parking: There is a lot of parking, but you may have to walk.“

“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 porter my partner had was quite good, but my Santa's Boot was only okay. I enjoyed my fried chicken sandwich quite a bit and the additional spice dusting on the bun added just the right amount of heat. Her chicken stromboli was very good, enough for leftovers later that evening. Second time we've been here and we'll likely come back.

Parking: It's almost easier to get here coming off of I-65 as opposed to coming off of US 30.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are restricted after 9 pm per a notice on the door.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair entry should not be a problem and the tables are spaced enough for good access.“