50 Best American Restaurants near Highland Heights

“This Highland Heights is pretty clean. The music is pretty good. The staff here is nice. The person running the register brought the food to the table. I had the ‘Bama pulled chicken sandwich, Mac n cheese, and fries. All three are on point, especially the fries. The sweet tea is perfect.“

“We hosted a get together here and had a great time! Candace was so great to work with prior to the event and helped us organize drink tickets and a space for us for food. The day of the event, Brandy and Tommy (the bartenders) took great care of us and made sure everyone had a great time. This place is a hidden gem up on the hill with great staff, great bar selections, and a great atmosphere! We will be back.“

“Decent burgers, decent fries, and very affordable — the three best things a university campus restaurant can have! That’s why this place always has long queues — it’s the best one :) You can grab a cheeseburger combo for $7.50, and fries cost just $2.50, which is very affordable for students!“

“Our waitress Stephanie was so patient with us the entire time we were there. She came back to check on us multiple times and made sure our drinks were filled up the entire time. The food was great as well. I gave atmosphere a 4 just because of how dark it always is in there, but it’s always been like that at this location. Other than that, great visit!“

“Chat GPT had directed us here on Saturday the 4th. The food was great! My son and I each had the Salmon with Sweet Potato fries. We had both flown in from 2 different states for a couple of attractions. After the Salmon we finished off a huge slice of Carrot Cake. The best I have ever had. Annie M was very attentive, kind and had a very happy face. For everyone, actually. I just wanted to say how pleased and surprised we were with how good everything was. And I also wanted to compliment Annie M.“

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“I loved the food and the great environment ! definitely will recommend and be back!“

“My family and I was there today to celebrate my mothers birthday, we ABSOLUTELY loved the food them ribs are to die for, however the memorable part was our server Tonya, I think I’m saying her name right, she was AMAZING I mean she engaged with my mom and son like if she was apart of the Family and THAT took us right away, the only downside was by the time we had received our drinks she was no longer our server which REALLY upset my mother, However the new server was nice she just wasn’t her,,, we LOVE the spot and enjoyed the whole atmosphere and my mother and Family DEFINITELY will be back we just hope that we run into that server Tonya again!!! OUR NEW FAVORITE SPOT!!!“

“We ate here for the first time last night , it was packed but we were seated right away and they moved us over to be closer to heat with no issues whatsoever; our server Emily was super sweet and the hostess as well !!! We can’t wait to come back, our food was delicious and great servings … Emily was very attentive and was great with recommendations .. hubby is a cook and can be a little picky haha 🤣 but he LOVED everything he even wanted to tip whoever made the Mac and cheese anywho 10 stars ⭐️“

“takes you back in time. homemade food ,great atmosphere, treat you like family!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. The service and food is always on point. I get the garden hash for breakfast and either the scallops or the mushroom pasta for dinner. I love the ambiance in there as well. They have a nice outdoor area and they have areas you can rent out for parties. Highly recommend.“

“Great Service. Great Food. Coldest beer in town.“

“Full House when arrived but short time to wait to be seated. Server friendly and attentive. Food just as I like it. Coffee fill up plentiful. Right price. Highly recommend for breakfast.“

“Grabbed some tacos and beer today. Excellent and highly recommended.“

“I love that every thing is farm to table from local farmers. Delicious food and everything was fresh“

“Was looking forward to the beer braised tofu sandwich but the other tofu hoagie was good too. Maybe next time Greatbupbeat place to dine.“

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

“Hands down the best food and staff for the area! We loved it so much we came back multiple times over the weekend.“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“Literally some of the best views in the city !“

“I couldn't wait to write a review before we left. This was my first time here since moving to the area three years ago and when I say I have never in my entire life had a steak this good, I mean it. Ive lived all across the country and dined at hundreds of restaurants and this by far is the best food I have ever had. I got literal chills when eating. CHILLS.

I mean, you can tell how much pure passion and energy the chefs put into this. Not a single bad part of this experience. 10/10 no notes“

“We had a wonderful private party for my husbands retirement. Everything was wonderful from the environment , food and drinks! Highly recommend!“

“Great food! But no restroom for customer use!“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“This was our first time and the food was excellent. Our server was wonderful providing suggestions and recommendations.“

“Wanted to take a lil moment to give a shoutout to the Silver Ladle employees <3 the food is really good but what keeps me coming back on my lunch break is the staff. They are all so so kind, especially the two lovely ladies who normally work register/food hand-off. They remember my name and my go-to orders, and always take the time to ask me about my day with genuine interest, even if they are busy, and while still maintaining efficiency. 10/10 service experience every time !!“

“Sissy, Jim Thank you for great customer service Friday night! Merry Christmas 🎅“

“I went to Herb and Thelma’s for the first time. It did not disappoint. Very tasty, juicy burgers. Delicious sauerkraut. Manhattan to rival any other Manhattan from an upscale bar. Everyone is friendly. Such a fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be surprised by the food and friendly atmosphere. Cash only.“

“always a taste treat with clever choices and healthy too.“

“The food is 🔥🔥🔥 I highly recommend it“

“Chris was our server in the bar area today and he was great! Attentive and let us chat while keeping our glasses full. Food was fantastic! Ordered the white wine chicken and the caramelized grilled sea scallops. Delicious and recommend both. Dishes are seasonal so the menu changes regularly. Beautiful atmosphere and very pretty bar area. Small patio area to sit outside or inside with the windows open.“

“We had a great brunch on Sunday on our way out of town . My son has a lot of allergies and they were very accommodating and generally just pleasant people working there !! Will come back anytime I’m in the city“

“We happened upon this restaurant today traveling from Smokies to Michigan, it was spectacular! Our waiter was really good and polite! Highly recommend!“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Four buddy's and I stopped by for our first visit last night. Gus was on point with his attentive service and knowledgeable beer descriptions. Tried the Crazy Norse(I'm not an IPAer, but it was fantastic) and the "Route 9"(a smooth Lager) Outstanding!! 👍👍 The Cod sandwich was excellent!! Ashley's prompt support with the food and drink delivery helped to make our visit a highly enjoyable experience! We'll be back soon!!“

“Last night was our first visit to Birch - it won't be the last. Loved everything about it. Crab cakes are to die for. Try a "white squirrel" is was very good.“

“We had dinner with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. The Gnocchi was phenomenal. 10/10 highly recommend!!“

“Great food! My only suggestion is to have a website so we can see the every day menu.“

“My favorite place to go to inside of Findlay Market!!! The salmon, pasta Florentine, and green goddess slaw are a MUST! The Brussels sprouts and the wild caught shrimp are also incredibly delicious. This is incredibly affordable in my opinion, because they will give you 3 for $10.99… and it’s like a home cooked gourmet meal!“

“Good environment and good people! We came here while visiting our family and the food, environment and service were great! I would recommend this place to any one living in the area or visiting! And thank you to the manager on duty, she graciously paid for our meal! It was greatly appreciated!!! It goes to show that there are good people still out there!“

“Decent little diner, I would have gave 5 stars but I don't give 5 stars to places that don't butter the toast! I was expected to butter my own tost with butter that was sitting in Lil packs on the counter, toast was cold by the time it got to me and so we're my eggs because the waitress wanted to total our bill before bringing my toast, that resulted in the butter not melting,yuck! It seems dry toast should be a special request, not the other way around. I'm sure most people prefer butter on their toast! Just seems like cutting corners or laziness in my opinion. Plus I don't even think they have a restroom for customers to use because my husband had to go behind the counter to waste his hands.“

“I love the food, the staff, the atmosphere and the rewards. I just wish that the rewards could include the salads or the price of the coney could be put towards whatever you want to put it to. I'm trying to lose weight and I love the salads and I go 2 or 3 times a week to get them. I end up either giving away or losing out on my free coney.“

“Great staff! Best TAP selection in Anderson & delicious menu. Also, 50% off wine bottles Monday & Wednesday. Definitely recommend !“

“Was in the area for lax tournament and stopped at the little Cafe. Such a great vibe! Clean, the bathroom was super clean and spacious. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. We had the grilled chicken sandwich which was phenomenal (he is still talking about it today). I had chili and half club. Very good chili, not spicy. The club was stacked with meat. If we are down that way again would for sure visit again.“

“I’ve been coming to Empress Chili in Alexandria for quite some time, and the food is always excellent. But one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back is Dee at the drive-thru.

Dee is truly a wonderful person. She always has a smile, a great attitude, and a way of making you feel genuinely welcome. No matter what kind of day I’m having, seeing Dee and talking with her for those few moments at the drive-thru always seems to brighten my day. That kind of friendliness and kindness is something you just don’t find everywhere anymore.

The food at Empress is great, but exceptional employees are what really make a place special—and Dee is absolutely one of those people. She is a tremendous asset to Empress Chili and, quite honestly, one of the main reasons I continue to come back.

Great food, great service, and an especially big thank-you to Dee for always making my visits a little better. She deserves to be recognized!“

“We had afternoon tea at the Taft, and it was delightful. We started with a fresh green salad, then the server brought out a 3-tiered server filled with sandwiches, scones, and goodies for dessert. Very generous portions. We had 5 Churchill teas to decide from, and as we finished one pot, we could switch flavors to try another one. Overall, enjoyed the relaxing, elegant experience.“

“I stopped and tried We Smokin today for the first time and I’m so happy I finally stopped the rib tips was AMAZING!!! Very flavorful and tender he even gave me a taste test and the sauce alone had me then for them to be so tender I had to order some!!!! 10/10 I can’t wait to try more of his items on the menu! I will definitely be back💙“

“We had a lovely Mother’s Day dinner! The restaurant is gorgeous and very welcoming with great music playing. Our server was very friendly and did a great job telling us about Mad Tree and explaining the menu, and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend Alcove!!“