31 Best American Restaurants in Olathe

“The restaurant is always immaculately clean and the service has been consistently awesome. Employees routinely thank me for my military service. The quality of these young people reflects very positively upon their character as individuals and it serves well to illustrate the high standard applied during their their hiring process. FIVE STARS across the board!“

“This is my favorite fast food restaurant. I don't consider it fast food it is elevated for sure. I have never had a bad meal here ever. I have had the burgers, chicken(sandwiches and tenders), fish and or course the custard. Everything is fantastic. Also cheese curds get special mention because they are a delight.“

“food was great, service was as well. Rebecca was so good we went back twice!“

“Great food and service. 🙂“

“Very good food, excellent service.“

“In the past, my husband and I have totally enjoyed our steak and bbq ribs. This time we ordered from the pick two menu. The Cajun chicken Philly was bland. That was a disappointment. Even my husband's burger was too plain. We won't quit you, but please make those certain items better.“

“If I could leave a better review I would. My girl and I always enjoy coming here but today was different. The manager is a hero! I dont know what his name is but we sat on the patio and the man literally grabbed a wasp off of my back while I was mid freak out. Never in my life have I seen such a display of customer service. Mister manager you are a life saver and you deserve a raise! 10000 stars for this place!“

“Really good burgers, went during lunch and sat at the bar and the bartender was workin her butt off“

“Norma provides exceptional service!“

“The steak tacos was delish. Service for group parties was ok. They had difficulty keeping the food stocked for 60 people. Several times my people asked me while in line for food about things being empty and I would have to find a server to refill. The games and activities were fun!“

“Great service and tasty food!“

“I usually like to enjoy A coffee or a breakfast after my gym session on the weekends, very friendly and positive energy when coming here. Theres this one specific server that always gets me rights and always very happy the serve me, I feel very welcomed and she goes out her way the make sure everything is right. She is a curly headed mexican young lady who deserves all the love and grace from everyone, very sweet heart and kind. Only reason why I go this specific franchise to be honest.“

“Our server Jennyfer was a total sweetheart. Very attentive and efficient.
We had the Traditional breakfast -the potatoes were perfect!
I had the Works omelet loved it and the Fruit side was Phenomenal!! Thanks for suggesting that.“

“Staff always so cordial and the place is clean and inviting. We enjoy our brunch every time 🤗“

“A wonderful staple of Olathe for over 40 years, offering great food and a warm, friendly atmosphere.“

“We attended a private event for approximately 50 guests at Austin's on Lone Elm this weekend. The taco bar was quite tasty, and stocked repeatedly for our group as needed. While the party was fun, it was ever more memorable due to our two servers, Mikaela and Jeremy. These two were so fun, exuberant and hard working professionals. Their constant smiles while keeping up with the drink orders with precision was fantastic! They were go getters from the start and made an already fun day even better. Great employees, good food, thank you Austin's Lone Elm for a great experience!“

“Don't ever got here for an holiday!!! They will quote you 2 hours and you'll have to wait 3.5 hours. The hostesses were rude and the management was even ruder. I mentioned needing to get something for my daughter (even if just a roll) since she's diabetic and had to wait extra long. I was told we would just have to wait. We left!“

“Ate at the bar & service was great. Very personable & efficient bartender. Drinks & food were served as ordered. The restaurant was packed with lots of people & hardly a parking space to spare. Women's room had only one operational stool (out of three), trash on floors in all three stalls, & overflowing wastebaskets inside & outside the restroom. Staff said they handled the situation before we left, but I didn't return.“

“A great meal and they have reasonably priced burgers and other items to have when you want to have a great meal. I recommend to go as they make some good burgers.“

“Love their hash browns and gravy. They're so friendly and the service is great!“

“When I walk in the door, I am reminded of a song from the late Toby Kieth.... "I love this bar".“

“We visited Minsky's on Ridgeview and 105th on June 3, 2026. The service was great! The atmosphere was very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed the music. The food was delicious. I especially liked the $7.99 deal. You get a large piece of pizza, salad and a drink. Their pizza is the best. Ashley was our waitress and she took great care of us.“

“Stopped in after church Sunday with my wife. The atmosphere was calm, peaceful, and genuinely pleasant– exactly what you want to ease into the afternoon. The food was on point, and the service matched it step for step. Everything just flowed right. Solid experience all around.“

“All I can say is WOW! I was seated immediately and asked what I would like to drink. Within one minute I had coffee and Ice water in front of me. My order was taken within two minutes. I ordered The Shoe. And it was totally amazing! My server Julie was very efficient. She was extremely warm and engaging. A very clean, cozy, and comfortable place to eat. They made me feel like I was in my Mom's kitchen. Kudos to the owner and your whole team. This was my first time here. And I can tell you, I will definitely be back!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👨🏼‍🍳“

“I originally coordinated what I thought would be a post-8th grade graduation dinner for around 50 people. By the time graduation arrived, that number had grown to 150+ middle schoolers, parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends — all arriving at the exact same time, excited, hungry, thirsty, emotional, and full of energy after promoting to high school.
From the beginning, I had the pleasure of working with Savannah, the manager at this Austin’s location. As the RSVP count kept climbing week after week, I honestly started to panic. What started as a small Facebook invite between a few families quickly grew as more friends heard about it and wanted to celebrate together. Amazing for the kids and families — terrifying for the person trying to coordinate it!
Every time I called Savannah with another increase in numbers, she stayed calm, positive, and reassuring. While I was stressing over 50 becoming 135+, she simply said:
“We want you to relax and enjoy the party — we’ve got the rest.”
And they absolutely did.
Savannah and the entire Austin’s team completely exceeded every expectation. They coordinated a custom menu, staffed extra servers, cooks, bartenders, managers, and bussers, prepared extra food, opened additional seating areas, brought in more chairs on the fly, helped with decorations and desserts, and handled what honestly could have been complete chaos with professionalism and grace.
When we arrived and clearly exceeded our expected numbers, Savannah never flinched. She simply said:

“We’ll figure it out.”

And they did.
The food came out in an incredibly reasonable amount of time considering over 150 people ordered at once. Drinks were constantly flowing for the adults, kids always had refills, and somehow the entire staff remained friendly, patient, and composed the entire night.
What impressed me most wasn’t just the logistics — it was how welcome they made us feel. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, encouraging, complimentary of the kids, and genuinely happy to host us. Even when curveballs came up, they handled everything calmly and professionally.
I lost count of how many parents came up to me during the evening saying:
“Please thank Austin’s — they are absolutely crushing this.”
Huge shoutout to Savannah, who I worked with the most directly, but also to every server, bartender, hostess, busser, cook, and manager involved that night. It truly took a village, and every single person contributed to making this evening unforgettable.
You took what could have been a stressful, overwhelming night and turned it into a meaningful celebration filled with incredible memories for our kids and families. That kind of leadership, teamwork, composure, and hospitality is rare.
Savannah — you are the definition of going above and beyond. Your calm leadership during complete chaos was remarkable, and you deserve every bit of recognition that comes your way. I truly hope Austin’s knows what an incredible leader they have.
Thank you doesn’t feel like enough, but thank you for making such an important milestone so special for all of us.
And seriously… give this girl a raise.

~Kristina (8th grade grad celebration)“

“We went to Golden Corral on Black Bob Road after church today. It was the BEST EVER! Varieties of food, hot or cold items, fresh and delicious!!! Service was fantastic!!! Excited to go back!!!“

“Came into Old Chicago last night during a super busy rush and Trayvon still gave amazing service the whole time. He kept checking on us, made sure everything was right, and somehow still had everybody laughing even while running around handling multiple tables. You can tell he genuinely enjoys people and wants customers to have a good experience. Definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had at Old Chicago.“

“I kept meaning to write this review! We had the best experience at IHOP a few days before Christmas. Our server was a super awesome young lady who had her daughter working with her. I'm bummed I forgot her name (Melody?--we can't remember) anyway we came with my husband, daughter and two grandsons. We were given prompt attention, fresh coffee was made, and the food came quickly and was delicious. She was very busy with multiple tables, but was cheerful and she and her daughter endured my husbands silly Christmas dad jokes :). We will definitely be back and hope to see them again.“

“Good food great service highly recommend 🥰“

“I’d give a 6/5 stars if I could. I lost my fantasy football league and had to complete the pancake challenge. I was here for 9 hours eating 15 pancakes. During that time the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The service was very great and they even motivated me to push through and also made it entertaining with our conversations. Shoutout to Ericka, Carrie, Abdul, and Beverly. Great team over there!“

“I drive from the city to come to this Buffalo Wild Wings. Always a good time! The staff is amazing.“