49 Best American Restaurants near Edwardsville

“I am here in Edwardsville on a work trip and ordered pick up here today. The burger was absolutely delicious and I am only disappointed that I didn't try it sooner on my trip so I could have had it every day. The woman at the counter is super nice and if I am ever back in this area, I will for sure be coming here often. I have another coworker coming out here next week and will 100% be referring her to Grill 32 to eat.Parking: Free parallel parking right in front -shared with the post office“

“Passing through KC on a multi-state road trip, looked up best BBQ spots and Q39 was on multiple lists. Lunch did not disappoint. Wife and I had the Judges platers. Chicken, pork, and sausage for her. Brisket, ribs, and sausage for me. All of the meats were amazing.Our server, Maddie M., was very friendly and helpful in choosing options. Normally we enjoy having a slower paced meal but since we're traveling it was nice that we were in and out in under an hour. Highly recommend!“

“The Wandering Vine is my favorite place to go in the KC metro for fine dining. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. You won't find a better meal in the Kansas City area. If you want flowers for your date, they create them in house as that is another one of the owner's specialties. Carla makes amazingly beautiful arrangements. If you're entertaining your significant other or hosting to impress, this is the place you want to take them!“

“OMG fantastic BBQ! Some of the best, most tender burnt ends I've had in KC! Definitely will be returning for brunch! We also enjoyed an appetizer w/$8 off for their "8th Anniversary Special" - we got the BBQ wontons - definitely would recommend. But I also saw the appetizer for onion straws - it was stacked about 6 inches high with onion straws across the 12 inch appetizer plate - it was HUGE to say the least & I was sad we didn't get that too after seeing it :) Kye was great! Very quick & on top of our needs. She seemed to be one of the few waiters/waitresses working & she kicked major butt! Thank you!!“

“Love hitting up my favorite WYCO BBQ spot... Holy Smoke. Stopped by this afternoon and they had a group in the lobby and the food was coming out fast. Ribs smelled so good, I couldn't wait til I got home... Chewing on a rib as I was driving down State.“

“Lily was a great server from the time we walked in and made sure that our party of 4 large firefighters got sat at a table instead of the booth that the hostess was taking us to. Then she kept our drinks full, was very attentive with food in every detail. Thanks for caring about your customers Lily, keep up the good work!“

“Not only is Culver's the best fast food burger restaurant in the midwest, but this Culver's location is the best of the bunch. Shoutout to Nathan for manning that drive-thru like a tank turret and taking care of the customers all day every day. Easily the best KC location I've been to.“

“I've been here a few times and it's always enjoyable. They had a pretty impressive live musician playing. The wait staff despite being very busy were still very friendly and attentive. The menu is fairly small but the quality is excellent for every dish I've tried. The cocktails are unique and delicious. If you're looking for a fun dining experience, I recommend dropping by Murphy's Corner.“

“Very busy on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm so we decided to wait until Sunday morning to avoid the crowds. Sunday morning around 11:20 was perfect! Great service and the waitress gave us guidance on ordering to avoid gluten cross contamination due to celiac disease. My daughter, who has Celiac, ordered the BLT lettuce wrap and it was amazing along with a side salad with a vinaigrette dressing. I ordered a burger on a gluten free bun, which was perfectly done. We will definitely be back when in the area next time.Dietary restrictions: Gluten allergy due to celiac disease“

“Bit loud in the restaurant, lots of BBQ smell (understandable), food was really good as usual. The Spicy Blue Burger was delish. Substitute side salad upcharge $5 but admittedly it was a large wedge salad portion & good. Will come back.“

“Upon seeking a venue for a casual meal and a game of darts, a friend and I stumbled upon Knub’s Pub through a Google search, enticed by an older photo showcasing a dartboard. Despite discovering the board had been removed several years prior, we decided to give the place a try, drawn in by its collection of pinball machines. The staff exuded warmth and hospitality, adding to the establishment's cozy, hometown pub ambiance. While awaiting our table, we indulged in some classic pinball entertainment. The interior boasted predominantly booth-style seating, each equipped with its own TV and satellite box, fostering a personalized experience. We made plans to return for fight nights and Chiefs games, impressed by the atmosphere. Our meals, a Philly sandwich and a Beef’N Tater sandwich with fries, were served with the expected attention to detail, complementing the pub's vibe. Accompanied by their house-made steak and BBQ sauces, which were delightful additions, our dining experience was thoroughly satisfying. Of course, a well-stocked bar featuring a variety of domestic and craft beers on tap further enhanced our evening. As we settled our bills, we had the pleasure of meeting Cory, one of the owner operators, whose amiable demeanor left a lasting impression. I most definitely anticipate future visits, eager to share the experience with more friends.“

“Got the Wednesday lunch special...a Smothered Steak Philly Sandwich with sliced filet, onions and peppers, Swiss cheese, bourbon cream served on Cuban bread with choice of side $18. This was delicious!! My first time trying it for lunch this week and now I know why it's a special feature. I love that they have so many side choices as well, it's like a new meal every time. And the quality for $18 was amazing. Service was fast and attentive. Very busy and lovely lunch crowd this day. After I boxed up half of my meal because I couldn't eat it all given the large portion, I went out to the big patio to soak up some sun while I finished my drink!“

“This experience is one all should experience! For around $40 you get a 3 course chef created dishes, plus bread service. Gratuity is cash only. It was difficult to decide on what each course we wanted but all the courses were visually appealing & had some complex flavors. I had the shrimp chorizo empanada, Panang Shirt Rib with rice & the warm cornmeal financier. My favorite dish was my dessert. I am still trying to wrap my head around all the elements of it. The only drawbacks wasthe noise level and our student server was a little slow, we had to ask for our drinks to be refilled every time and he didn't provide much details in the beginning we had to ask. This is a great opportunity to eat from inspiring young chefs!“

“We enjoyed a fantastic casual dinner on the patio! My husband had a delish perfectly cooked bacon cheeseburger and the onion rings… wow! I had a perfect grilled cheese and crispy tater tots. Nom Nom Nom! Super friendly service! We can’t wait to return and try it for breakfast. Gorgeous view of the lake, hidden gem, and a Must Go if you’re anywhere near Wyandotte lake!“

“I don’t know if I’ll have room to voice it all! The burgers are amazing and so are the Reuben’s! Awesome surroundings, the whole staff/crew are the BEST! It’s a MUST GO! Becks is my new regular! Thank you for being absolutely AMAZING!!!!“

“THE BEST BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE! My husband and I found this place last year on February while at in KC for a conference. He decided to surprise me for my birthday with a day trip to KC (we live in Nebraska). His first stop was McLains and again, It. Did. Not. Disappoint. Already planning a trip to come back!! The owner was lovely to chat to (100% should branch out to Nebraska ?) Plus, our dogs were welcomed on the patio and even given peanut butter cookie crumbles for a dog treat.Vegetarian options: My plan is to have their veggie wrap next!! You can also get quite a few (if not all) menu options without meat.“

“Biscuits and gravy were good, but need more sausage in the gravy. Biscuits themselves were great. Eggs cooked nicely with no scorching! Bacon was awesome. Wife had the pancakes stuffed with eggs and bacon … pretty good. Service was excellent. Small place, we had to sit by the door and it was chilly.“

“Our family was just here for our Aunts Celebration of Life. The space is very well put together. They had screens to display photos and speakers to play her favorite music. The manager came by quiet a bit to make sure everything was going smooth. Food and drinks were great. Very nice atmosphere. Even their gluten free options were great. They even labeled all of them.Thank you to everyone at The Nest Bar & Grill.“

“One of the best burgers that I have had in a long, long time great juicy cook patties excellent caramelized onions the sides were great as well. My wife and I were staying at the Embassy suite for the weekend. The service was also great too.“

“It is a great but also basic breakfast place, it is a little harder if you are trying to eat healthy at all though. I went with a ham steak, but it was very greasy. Service was great and quick. They were able to hold our reservation for about 10 minutes also.“

“Out of towner, tried this bar last night and let me tell you.. I’ll be back. Their regulars were friendly, staff was excellent, karaoke was a whole vibe. Ask this guy, who made my night by belting “I wanna dance with somebody” while giving one of the best shows I’ve seen in awhile. Table top and all.“

“We had a wonderful dinner tonight with our favorite server, Brian. He always does a fantastic job. Brian has such a great attitude and always makes us feel welcome. He pays attention to details and never fails to be a memorable server. In addition to the items checked, we also had an order of catfish nuggets (especially good w/the hushpuppy sauce) & Shrimp Czarina with a side of our most favorite sauce, Pontchartrain. I didn't realize they offered Big Red soda so that was another highlight for me. I marked the blackened chicken fettuccine but actually ordered the pasta Jus which is the same dish with broccoli florets added in honor of an owner/kitchen manager that passed away in 2023.“

“Alex did an amazing job - both of them. But Alex the guy was our waiter so give him the credit. Just want to thank you folks for making many casual special occasions in our lives more special and more comfortably elegant. You have found the perfect balance of inviting and warm with a touch of class in all the little things. We are so thankful to have Grand Street as part of our community.“

“Not so long ago, there was a time when presidents came from Missouri and Kansas. A time when a man’s word was all you needed to know the job would be done right the first time. A time, in short, when pride still mattered. The standards and values of this era were not lost on the two lads known as Nick and Jake.“

“I was visiting KC for work and wanted to find a place to watch the KU vs KState game but also be able to throw some darts. This spot had good online reviews so I stopped in. It was packed with a lot of folks ready for the game and some others shooting pool. As you walk up there is a patio out front with other folks sitting outside having a smoke or just relaxing. I'm not a regular there but had no issues getting service and felt welcomed in by others around me. Definitely a place I'll visit again when I'm in town!I did not eat there so I can't speak to the food.“

“I stopped for lunch today in Stillwell. Bought three Bourbon Burgers with fries . After getting back to the crew 10 minutes later and cracking the box open, I was immediately impressed with the burger and the fries. We are all over the city and have had many different burgers from well known spots. I have to say it was so great that I made it a point to drive all the way back to tip the truck an additional tip. I’ll be watching for this truck in the future. Top 5 burgers in KC“

“One of my favorite places to eat a steak.I had the 12oz ribeye lunch special with asparagus.I ordered the tonion as an appetizer.The free unlimited bread loaf wasn’t the best.I went during lunch for the specials.The restaurant wasn’t busy for a Saturday afternoon.Plenty of places to sit and eat at.“

“OMG fantastic BBQ! Some of the best, most tender burnt ends I've had in KC! Definitely will be returning for brunch! We also enjoyed an appetizer w/$8 off for their "8th Anniversary Special" - we got the BBQ wontons - definitely would recommend. But I also saw the appetizer for onion straws - it was stacked about 6 inches high with onion straws across the 12 inch appetizer plate - it was HUGE to say the least & I was sad we didn't get that too after seeing it :) Kye was great! Very quick & on top of our needs. She seemed to be one of the few waiters/waitresses working & she kicked major butt! Thank you!!“

“Such an amazing dining experience! From the views to the hospitality to the yummy dishes, phenomenal! Perfect lunch dining alFresco with friend. Looking forward to trying the Sunday brunch. Don’t miss this great dining experience in Lenexa, KS“

“Grinders is a wonderful place to go for a delicious artesian burger with a fun outdoor patio where dogs and kids are welcome and have space to run around. We always have a great time when we come.Kid-friendliness: They have little spring ride on dinos in the yard for the kids to play on“

“We love coming to Austins for a happy hour, dinner, and/or to watch a game! It gets CROWDED at game times and on the weekends but theres a reason for that. The food is great (try the fajitas!). Its a bit pricier than other local bar and grills but you do get a lot for what you pay for. We had a ladies happy hour recently and the drink specials were great. It was a chilly spring afternoon but the heaters on the enclosed patio were helpful. We've always had superb service as well and will be back for sure!“

“So this was a handy location for the four of us to get lunch. It's a nice pub with good parking and location. We were there close to lunch so were hoping to get a seat. Place was not busy at all... A little worrisome but place was friendly and service was good. Typical bar selections... Some with Aussie names. The burger was good. The chicken salad was good... And our modifications were all followed. The fish and chips were crispy with a good flavor and my wife was thrilled it wasn't beer batter. I had the pork tenderloin which was prepped just like my wife prefers them... Thin and juicy. My onion rings were also crunchy and hot. I was surprised by the lack of an Aussie beer. But I like Blue Moon and it's ok without an orange. Prices were reasonable. This is close to my brother-in-law's house and would make a great place to gather. If it was close to my house it'd been on regular rotation as we were well satisfied.“

“The Big Biscuit was a great breakfast experience. Their biscuits are large and delicious along with all the other dishes that had a lot of thought put into their creation. Get the ‘Bonut’. It’s a biscuit dipped in French toast batter and lightly fried and then dusted with powdered sugar. You can enjoy it as is, or choose from a variety of accompaniments. We chose the fresh strawberries. It was so good! The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere was inviting. The bar area had 2 tv’s so if you’re wanting to watch a game, they had that going too.Parking: Huge parking lot with plenty of parking.“

“How have I missed this place for the past 1 1/ 2 that I've been living here? The food is fantastic! The service is fantastic! We had the corned beef hash and country eggs Benedict breakfast and wasn't disappointed. We will now come back here everything we go out on the weekend. Thankyou owners!“

“Everything was amazing from the service to each course. It just kept getting better and better it was so good we decided to go back the next day for lunch.The restaurant was clean and beautiful as well as every member of their staff. The food was out of this world! I can wait to come back.“

“Jake's place is a fun neighborhood hangout. I have only ever had the appetizers, but they are all great and also a little different than what you would typically see at a bar, i.e. traditional eggrolls. The service is fast and the drinks are cheap. This isa go to place for an after work hangout!“

“Culver's is one of those few places that actually staffs correctly, there are a ton of employees compared to other places and it's not because they're busy or overstaffed, it's because they're smart.They have so many employees on duty that everyone has a reduced work load, rested and unstressed employees are happy employees. This is the key to their success, everyone is always super nice, the facility is clean, and the food comes out fast, fresh, and orders are accurate.Culver's is focused on profits by truly prioritizing their customers and more businesses of all kinds should follow this strategy.“

“We came in at lunch, I was a little bummed we couldn't get a burger. I did settle for a half sandwich and soup. The sandwich was alright. It was filling enough. Putting the soup in a bread bowl was an interesting concept. I think I would have been happier with a bowl bowl. This is a bread heavy lunch. I didn't even try the bag of chips that came with it because I was in starch overload. Good service, decent food“

“By far best Pizza I had. Pitta with pesto is good to try. Apart from good food best service in town. Staff is very courteous and understand your requirements. All Pizzas are good, nicely done good cheese and surprisingly not chewy if it gets old and you eat little late. Five star for the staff. Manager Steve and Morgan who served us last was phenomenal.“

“I went there this past weekend and the food was excellent. Of course I think it had a lot to do with how amazing our server Logan was! She was one of a kind and I don’t think I’ve ever experienced service as well as hers. Definitely consider changing it to Famous Logan’s!“

“Always a lot going on. Service is always great, they have specials on food and drink all the time. Reuben was delicious as well. Chicken strip app is my favorite. Would recommend this place and time again. It can get a little crowded but that just shows how popular the dotte spot is.“

“A long time bar in downtown Shawnee, the kind of place with regulars who drive motorcycles and say "who's that?" when you walk in. Ordered burgers for dinner and the food was really good. Burgers and beer and a few bikers. I should have tried it sooner. Reuben rolls are a great appetizer, the burgers and tenderloin are popular. This is really a bar. It's dimly lit and has pool tables, bar food and a bar. No board games or fancy furniture here.“

“I love Brewbaker's atmosphere and Happy Hour. The vibe is casual with good service, just enough attention without hovering. The food is always great and the prices are comparable to other local eateries. Will return over and over again.“

“Took the family here Friday evening and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The food was scrumptious, we ordered the chicken parmesan and it just never disappoints. Second time I've been there and it definitely deserves a 5 star review. We ordered cocktails and the manager i believe who it was, cam over and dropped off a paloma coctail that was supsr delicious. The kid had pizza and that too was great. We love this restaurant!“

“We had takeout, but the food was very very good. The pizza was delicious. It had so much food on top of the pizza like it had all this meat every kind of meat and everything you want on a pizza minus all of the crust, but the crust did have was really delicious and I believe we also had the barbecue nachos day were very good as well. I just wish we could’ve gotten like fresh fresh and ate them but other than that it was really good.“

“We have eaten lunch here twice, pretty close to 2 pm each time. The two sandwiches I've had (Reuben and Turkey Avocado Pesto) were delicious. Our waiter brought plenty of lemon for my iced tea, a to-go cup when I asked for one, and easily accommodated my request for no melon in my fruit cup. My husband enjoyed his Ranchero omelet. I'm looking forward to trying more items on the menu in the future.“

“We found ourselves here (87th street location) after originally planning to go for a late breakfast at a place down the street. A happy find! The food was great and the staff were super friendly, specifically Jamie… she was attentive, kind, and genuine.I order a pork tenderloin sandwich anytime I find one on a menu… theirs did not disappoint and may very well be the best one I’ve had.“

“Honestly, the main reason I'm posting a review is because the lady who wore the white bow in her hair tonight is absolutely stunning. But, I'm too cowardly to approach a lady while she's working. I'd rather be banned from Tanner's than not acknowledge how beautiful she is. She wasn't even my server.“

“Solid school. Easy(ish) to navigate. Some of the buildings are far apart and depending on your classes you might have only 10 minutes to go all the way across campus. The staff is friendly and try to help anyone navigate the school, so don't worry! Each building is clearly labeled and maps are everywhere so it's hard to get lost. There's tons of socializing areas and seating for different gatherings. Some of the popular places would be the courtyard with the fountains or the large hill in the center of campus. The campus also has a variety of food options, so whether you want smoothies, coffee, pizza, pastries or a salad there are options all around!“