34 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.. .“

“My go-to bar in Saint John! The food was absolutely delicious and fresh! Highly recommend the steak wrap. They also offer a wide variety of Serbian cuisine! The atmosphere is very fun and great vibes! I would recommend R Bar to all of my friends and family!“

“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!!!“

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

“First interaction with Antonio in the tasting room......was nothing but pleasantness..... a friend and i encountered him at the bar for a brief time once before and our experience was the same.... if I come to the tasting room in schererville and Antonio's there then I know it will be a great experience always.“

“I absolutely love the lemon rice soup here. I had a hard day? Lemon rice soup. It’s cold outside? Lemon rice soup. I have a migraine? Lemon rice soup. Currently day two of my wisdom teeth removal and I bought 3 quarts 😂. I can call and it’s always ready in 5 minutes. Absolutely love this place :).“

“Catch Table and Tap is hands-down my favorite sports bar. The food is always incredible, the drinks are top-notch, and the staff treats you like family every time you walk in. The atmosphere is unbeatable — whether it’s football, basketball, baseball, or anything in between, this is the place to watch a game. The energy is electric, the screens are everywhere, and the vibe is perfect for sports fans.

My company does our annual Holiday party at Catch and their private room is a sports bar in itself. It’s perfect.

If you’re looking for great food, great service, and the best game-day atmosphere around, Catch Table and Tap absolutely delivers. Highly recommend“

“My family and me love everything about the sandbar. Excellent food and service plus the view of the cedar lake is killer.“

“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!!!“

“We just enjoyed our first experience at Jax’s. We had a group of 10 and everyone enjoyed it. Atmosphere was great and so was the food. We will absolutely be back!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL — A TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE BREAKFAST GEM IN GARY!

Let me start by saying this loud and clear: I’m from CHICAGO, so I know breakfast — and I definitely know the importance of REAL Parker House sausage. Finding that outside of Chicago is rare, so when I saw it on the menu at Paige and Charlie’s Restaurant in Gary, I already knew this place was special. And they did NOT disappoint.

From the moment we walked in, the customer service was top-tier — warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. You can feel the pride they take in both their food and their customers. The atmosphere was comfortable, the energy was positive, and the service was fast and friendly.

Now let’s talk about the FOOD — because WOW. The Parker House sausage was absolutely on point — fresh, flavorful, and cooked exactly how it should be. This was a true Chicago-style breakfast experience, delivered perfectly in Gary. Every plate came out hot, fresh, and filling, and everyone at the table was impressed.

But here’s the part that truly blew our minds…

We came in as a team of 7 from Unlimited Taxes, and the ENTIRE group ate breakfast for LESS THAN $60 TOTAL. In today’s economy, that is completely UNHEARD OF. The pricing is hands-down the most reasonable breakfast pricing around, especially considering the quality, portion sizes, and outstanding service.

At Unlimited Taxes, we truly appreciate businesses that operate with integrity, offer fair and honest pricing, and treat their customers right — and Paige and Charlie’s Restaurant exceeded expectations in every way.

If you’re looking for:
• Authentic Parker House sausage 
• A true Chicago-style breakfast in Gary 
• Excellent customer service 
• Amazing food at unbeatable prices 

STOP LOOKING — THIS IS THE PLACE.

Paige and Charlie’s Restaurant has officially earned loyal customers for life. We will absolutely be back, and we’ll continue to recommend this spot to everyone we know.

THANK YOU for the amazing food, outstanding service, and prices that actually make sense!“

“Restaurant is nice. Food is overpriced. Filets were tough and the yellow sauce on the steaks was nasty. Last time for me.“

“Came in 4/3/26 around 7:30pm for dinner and drinks and the service was wonderful. They were busy, we had to sit in the very back, the atmosphere was nice. Our waiter was a middle aged black guy whose service was impeccable. He was thoughtful, attentive, and kind. I thanked him personally at the end of our meal for all of those things.
The food! We were at the bowling alley here in town and I told my boyfriend that being that we couldn’t bowl - if we were gonna eat - Bridges has way better food. (I’ve only had appetizers in the past.) We got the xl “Super Bowl” pizza (and my personal favorite Gator poppers) and it was so flippin good! So much so that we will be ordering it for take out instead of getting from Aurelio’s or Squigis. Really the pizza was great. I’ve found my new spot and the price was right at our price point. Everyone is ridiculously expensive and their quality hasn’t changed. This was excellent quality at a fair price point. We would have gotten one pizza for the price of our family size and an appetizer. Cannot beat that! I heard on Facebook that they have wonderful pizza but I just wasn’t sure and was iffy about trying it for some reason, so glad we did. Highly recommend.“

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

“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 had heard they had prime rib tacos, I have never had prime rib tacos. I guess you can only get them on Wednesday so I called and ordered carry out. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The taco itself was absolutely delicious! So savory and moist. I am glad I ordered 3 of them. I will 100% be going back.“

“Friendly staff and great food! Stopped in to pick up some lunch to go and had the best salad I’ve had in a while. Ordered the jerk chicken salad and it was awesome. Lettuce was super fresh and crisp, chicken was seasoned well, and the jerk ranch was awesome and I don’t even like ranch 😂 Definitely recommend!“

“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.“

“Katie was our waitress last night and she was so sweet! I had a Blueberry Moscow Mule, and it was made to perfection! We had the guacamole as an appetizer and it was delicious and beautifully presented! My husband had the Sacramento Burger with Cajun Fries & I had BBQ & Buffalo Boneless Wings with Fries. Our food came out quickly and we enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back! We are not members of the Country Club and we love that we get to eat here too! The members we met here last night were very friendly and welcoming.“

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

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

“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“

“Great experience at the club and nice staff .“

“We always love the food from Cracker Barrel. This last visit was unfortunately not very good. We had to continuously ask for syrup for the pancakes and then when they brought them, they brought the wrong kind as we needed sugar-free by the time they did get it to us pancakes were a little bit better than lukewarm. The eggs were not cooked the way we had asked. The service was very slow and although all this sounds bad, we will of course be going back because most of the time it’s good service and good food. We were at the Cracker Barrel in Merrillville, Indiana.“

“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!!“

“Cool place live music good atmosphere“

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

“We got brunch for the first time and it was better than expected! The pancakes were the best we’ve ever had, and they give you warm syrup on the side. The biscuits and gravy was delicious. The tater tots were crispy and seasoned SO well; the waitress said they’d be the best we’ve ever had, and she was right! They even have a bar so you can get mimosas. The restaurant was clean and they played great music. We will 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 short rib, wings, and side salad was delicious. Great presentation, flavorful, and my waitress Dawn was very professional and extremely nice.“