28 Best American Restaurants in Terre Haute

“We went out for a date night today and visited J. Ford’s Steakhouse for the first time, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The food was incredible, our steaks were cooked to perfection, tender, juicy, and literally melted in our mouths. The truffle fries with the honey jalapeño aioli were to die for, it was the perfect mix of savory, sweet, and a little kick of spice. Our drinks were excellent, and our waiter went above and beyond to make the evening special. Between the outstanding service and the amazing food, we left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend J. Ford’s Steakhouse if you’re looking for a top-notch dining experience!“

“Great staff always so nice food is A1 first time i had it went back 3 more times same week“

“Delish .My fav“

“Saratoga is by far one of my favorite new and locally owned restaurants. The food is amazing and the staff and owners are very welcoming. The bartender makes the best cocktails. My only complaint is that I didn’t try this place out sooner. Definitely recommend. Oh and the desserts are delicious as well and they are kid friendly. 5 star rating from me. 🫡“

“We all know about Culver's burger and the flavor of the days. Absolutely love that. But this review - 5 stars for this location mainly because of the atmosphere. There's a gated dog park that I thought never existed until today. It's so so helpful during long drives and it's so convenient to just leave the pup for a bit.“

“Been here a million times services and food is always top notch. You can’t get any closer to grandmas cooking then having other grandmas cooking lol just stop reading reviews and go grab a plate you won’t be disappointed.“

“My friends and I get together from time-to-time to catch up and visit. Yesterday was that day for us, and we had lunch at Cheddar's. The server, Amy L, was attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. We never went without being checked on and taken care of, even though it was clearly a busy time for the restaurant. This our second visit to Cheddar's this year for our get together, and it doesn't disappoint. The food, atmosphere, and service are great.“

“Always good food. Patron for years.“

“Food and atmosphere was wonderful. Well kept secret in Terre Haute. Server was great, but the only one working.“

“The absolute GOAT of Terre Haute eateries. A huge menu of all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner with classics as well as gyros and Mediterranean fare. Delicious and a huge amount of food every time! Even the staff is top notch. 5 stars across the board, may even buy one of those t-shirts. ❤️“

“Finally got a chance to try this place. The menu has a lot of options and food that is both familiar and with a unique twist. Waitstaff is outstanding! Will definitely be back!“

“Great mac & cheese. I love the desserts.“

“I had the triple Mushroom and Swiss burger with cheese curds in Terre Haut and it was delicious. Last year, I had it on the way to Indianapolis a Mushroom and Swiss burger and it was delicious. It was a great burger to eat leaving America to return to Southeast Asia.“

“Moon Dance were Outstanding this evening.“

“The pizza buffet was very underwhelming minimal variety. The salsa bar part of the pizza buffet was running low on toppings and dressings and the pizza was lacking flavor and some was overcooked. Took forever for the members of my family who ordered regular food to get there meals. We've eaten here before and had good experiences but our experience on July 3rd 2025 left many things to be desired.“

“Excellent food and a great atmosphere. 10/10 food and definitely 100/10 for the staff and owners!“

“Walking into this place is like stepping back in time. The food was great! Old fashioned heart clogging, get your belly full breakfast! The service I received was very much lacking! My server acted as if I was a bother to her! I watched all the other servers though and they all seemed to be serving their tables with a smile! It’s the luck of the drawl when it comes to the service! But again the food was exactly like you would expect from a dinner type restaurant!“

“Charlie’s is good at being what it is- a fun, lively place to get drinks and food. Both are solid, and have some great options. Apps and burgers, Tots and fries are all good, and I rarely make it past them to other options. Our fav new app is fried banana pepper rings. It’s a casual place that can accommodate groups of 10+ easily which makes it a good spot to gather with friends. Can be a bit loud, and not terribly fast with service, though the staff is hard working. Often busy! Love the outdoor space in good weather, and both in and out have lots of space. If you want a more refined menu and atmosphere try the owner’s other locations-The Terminal and Ladybird Cafe. Each fills its own niche.“

“Excellent Food and Outstanding Service.“

“The veggie burger was very good. The waitress was excellent. I wish I'd arrived in time to get some of the peach pie. The coconut pie was very good.“

“Went to Mogger’s last night and the food was excellent. We had Ribeye, chicken, and salmon plus mushrooms Christopher our server was excellent“

“The food was good. We waited a long time to be seated, and a longer time (1 hour) for our food. It was a Friday night and it seemed like they didn’t have enough people working. Our waitress did the best she could. I would go back, as the food was good.“

“I recommend this place, food is always good and servers are excellent, good job guys“

“Traveling and wanted a good meal and got more than that at this longhorn! The service was great from start to finish(shoutout to Jorry). I have celiac disease and he was right there with answers and helped me have a safe dinning experience! The food was incredible from the taste, the cook and the sides! I got the ribeye which came out a perfect medium rare(plus) with a baked sweet potatoe and a strawberry salad that had grapes and mandarin oranges that was so light and refreshing, I would go back just for that. Hubs got the T-bone which also came out a perfect medium rare also with a baked sweet potato and we shared the asparagus and roasted mushrooms. Chefs kiss and absolutely zero complaints about this location!“

“It was Veteran's Day, so the place was packed. My single wait time was about 15 minutes, so I decided to take the only available stool at the bar. Being in long-time recovery, I still hesitate sitting at any bar. However, being hungry I did so. There were several options available free to veterans, but I selected my standby, the bacon cheeseburger. As always, it came out hot and delicious.“

“No complaints, the owner and employees are great. The food is always tasty. I would recommend you check it out.“

“Very good drinks great food“

“Danielle rocks !!! Thank you for the awesome rolls and the great service from Sullivan hospital“