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.. .“

“Upscale sports bar, great menu and many, many TVs. Sit at the bar if you're flying solo or with another person. The bar service provided by Kate, Jamie, Kellie, and Sydney is without equal! There's a great townie bar vibe from the loyal regulars!“

“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!!!“

“This is our favorite place to dine when we are in town! Great food and the best service from Kelli!“

“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.“

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

“Went to Crown Point for some lunch, I'm from out of town. Saw Twelve Islands and decided to give it a try. Our waitress Sarah was absolutely fantastic, she was so nice and great at her job. I tried the chicken stir fry, it was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant and I would definitely go back. Thank you for a wonderful lunch.“

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

“Great venue! The owner Manoli and manager Sarah we're very attentive to my requests for my retirement party. Food was excellent. Many of the 100 attendees said they loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Loved having the outside seating area for my guests. 5 star plus!!!“

“The first thing I'll say is that the customer service was awesome!!! We had the fish and chips and the classic American cheeseburger. The food was really good. We really liked the atmosphere and you can hear the game loud and clear on the flat screens. I can say we will be back!“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“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.“

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

“Friendly and efficient staff. Good food.“

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

“They have some of the best Catfish in town period…..“

“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.“

“This was my 3rd experience and I usually carryout. This time we decided to dine in. The pancakes and grits are definitely worth the drive. The salmon cakes are one item you want to get while you're there. Despite having great and affordable food, the dining area and dead insects in the window sills need to be addressed. Can't wait to continue the support.“

“Amazing food !! Great family style service, large portions of food .. definitely will be going back for more 🍔🍔🍔🍟🥟🥟🥟🧋❤️“

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

“the BEST RESTAURANT in town I have never had a bad meal.Wish they opened at noon, lol. Great prices too!!“

“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!“

“Locally owned restaurant and bar that caters to the local crowd. Food is very good with daily specials. Personal favorites are the soups and chicken wings. All the food I've had has been good and we visit weekly. The place serves pizza, and it is good, but pizza is definitely a personal decision. Staff is friendly and accommodating. A place worth visiting if you haven't already.“

“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“

“Tanya is the best and funniest waitress in the world. That Tanya lady also sounds like hana Montana🤩🤩🤩“

“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.“

“Cool place live music good atmosphere“

“This place was great! For the first time in along time I finally got an omelet that wasn't browned! That says alot! I usually have to order something to try and cover the taste that browning the egg creates. Not here! Perfectly cooked, they definitely know what they are doing. Fresh ingredients and nicely plated. Thank you. 👍 I will definitely return.“

“Went to the Valpo location this morning and brought my mom along. Was a first time for the both of us. While the food was good, service was excellent, however, I ordered the meat lover this morning which was 3 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, hash browns and sausage. The only complaint I have was the eggs. While they were good, it was only like 1.5 eggs. did not seem like 3. Thats my only complaint. Thought about ordering a side of eggs to make up for it, but decided against it. Other than that, it was delicious. I will be back for sure.“

“Hidden gem! Great food! We have been several times and every time enjoy! Great consistency! Great people!“

“My whole family loves this place. The food is always amazing and customer service is friendly and helpful“

“I’m shocked that more people aren’t talking about this place. My wife and I got 4 hot dogs from here yesterday to give it a try and we were both massively impressed. Usually when I hear “gourmet” hot do for $6, I prepare myself to be disappointed or still hungry. These hot dogs could easily go for $10-$15 in any major city. My Chicago dog was piled high and my Maxwell polish was delicious. My wife got the mac and cheese dog and the cheesey does it. Both were massive hits. We will be back and I have begun already making everyone at my work aware of this place.“

“They are for sure #fatmanapproved! I LOVE breakfast and Sophia's in Highland is the best around! Never have I had an issue with taste or service. If you want a big, great tasting breakfast then check out Sophia's in Highland.“

“An absolute 5-star experience at Council Oak Steaks and Seafood inside the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana!

Every single detail of our dinner was flawless. Our server, Christian, truly elevated the evening. He was incredibly attentive, helpful, and provided world-class service from start to finish. As for the food...wow! The wine selection was amazing and our cab franc paired perfectly with our meal. I ordered the wagyu ribeye, which was 16oz of melt-in-your-mouth fantastic...my dining partner had the scallops. They were cooked so well they would make Gordon Ramsey speechless!!

Between the top-tier service from Christian and the exceptional meal, this was an unforgettable dining experience. We will definitely be back!“

“As a truck driver from Thibodaux, Louisiana....I used to stop there very very often from 2017 to 2021 until I had a shoulder surgery....LOVED THIS PLACE, THE OWNERS, THE SERVERS, DEE, JEN AND OTHERS I CANT RECALL, IM SORRY, AND.........PEDRO, THE AWESOME CHEF....I MISS THESE PEOPLE, HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING FINE....HOPE TO REVISIT SOMETIME SOON !!!!!“

“Okay- RUN to Tastee Top. Stop what you’re doing and go. Right now. I literally just ate the best taco I have ever had in my life (I’m from Houston and I have had lots and lots of tacos.) The taco with steak was INCREDIBLE. My husband had a gyro and the meat was soo tender and delicious. My toddler inhaled his cheeseburger. Portion size is wonderful for the price. We ended the date with a frosted animal cookie shake and a brownie al la mode. 10/10 would recommend! I should also note how sweet the staff are. They are all smiles and super helpful. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

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

“Tanya is very nice. I ordered some greens bake Mac and cheese and bake chicken I had hot water cornbread and banana pudding. This place is in dyer on Sheffield it's a hidden gem. Go try her food delish. A soulfood place close by in the neighborhood check her menu out.“

“Excellent place to get an Italian beef. Probably the best place around honestly. Far more hospitable and “family vibe” than Portillo’s. No diss on Portillo’s food, but I think Buona just does it better with dine-in service. Love coming here.“

“The Best Breakfast Place Around!!“

“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.“

“We have been to Bugaboo’s three times now! Love the food, the staff, the atmosphere and will be making this our go to place! The only bad thing I would say is don’t choose the blue cheese dressing (bottled) just ask for more crumbles!“

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

“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!!“

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

“Best Gyros in Merrillville! Don't forget the Chilli Cheese Dogs or Pizza Puffs! This is Old School Pirate Food...“