50 Best American Restaurants near Amherst

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)“

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit“

“The team at wheelhouse are amazing. Dakota and Stephanie are amazing to work with. The food you creating for Emily and Adams wedding weekend was perfect!! Thank you so much for everything!!!!“

“The staff was delightful, pizza fantastic, we did receive our burger slightly undercooked from what was expected and the staff and manager were EXTREMELY responsive. We were not even upset and they still took it off the bill to ensure our satisfaction. Will be back“

“How can I forget about this place where I could eat healthy with a number of exquisite varieties, located at Amherst College, what I loved is that once you are in the dining room you can eat everything you want, so it is worth it. in that sense.“

“great craft beer selection!“

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!“

“My go-to spot for studying and getting work done. The vibe is calm and cozy, with just the right amount of background buzz. Their coffee is top-notch , and the staff is always kind and welcoming. Plenty of natural light, comfortable seating, and good Wi-Fi make it easy to stay focused for hours.“

“good place. lots of beer.“

“Today is the 7th anniversary of Daily Ops opening. Praise be! My favorite restaurant.. Congratulations to Chef David, who leads the creative endeavors of this excellent establishment, and to the staff, who function like a super bowl, bound team. BTW, try the fried oyster sandwich. My first time eating fried oysters but not the last..... Congratulations to Chef David and staff! (Leave room for dessert. Jenn's pastry creations and a newly arrived soft serve ice cream, will finish you.)“

“Great food, great service! We love Notch 8 Grille!“

“Hands Down, one of the friendliest places I’ve ever been. My parents have been coming here for years and the staff brings them flowers and cards on Mother’s Day and their birthdays. On top of that, the food is reliably excellent and their cocktail selection is really good as well. I can’t recommend them enough.“

“Great atmosphere, great people, amazing food every single time. Awesome drinks. Can’t go wrong coming here! You’re missing out if you don’t!!“

“Love there drink selection“

“My mom brought me out for my birthday yesterday and the food and service was exceptional. I got the Shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine and it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. My Mom got a Grilled Chicken Salad and it was huge and buried with tons of chicken. My grandmother got a Steak and Cheese Grinder and the cheese pull was fantastic and it tasted amazing. We all opted for the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer which were absolutely delicious, although I wish they were larger. Our waitress was a nice young lady who was fabulous. All in all it was a great dining experience. 9/10“

“My dad and I ate here last night before a show at Academy Music. Akasia was our server and we loved her. Our food was the best meal we have ever had together in all of our foodie ventures and we wish it was closer so we could go back. The steak tips were cut in house and resembled filet. The scallops were so good we got a second order. The salad was delicate but really great. My dad got the salmon and he is very picky on salmon, but it was incredible and he was delighted we made the choice to go there. I wish the oysters on the half shell were bigger, but the rest made up for it. My dad is in a wheelchair and everyone was super accommodating. Akasia was on point and knew we had a time crunch and accommodated that and also took some nice photos of us together. Great mock-tails and atmosphere was a 10. Hopefully one day soon we can make it back.“

“Went to Yankee Candle then needed to eat! This place was a little over a mile away . What a gold mine!! Easy to get to .. great parking! Excellent service.. felt welcome the minute we stepped in the door. Food was delish at great prices!! The fries? Wow , crisp and hot through our meal. Definitely will be back!! I order the Commodore Sandwich.. one of their signature ones!“

“Superb service and absolutely 10/10 food“

“Incredible food and drink menu. Everything 10/10“

“My husband and I try to visit the Delaney House at least once a year. We went last night to celebrate our 6 year anniversary. Our server, Cali M, was great. She was experienced enough as a server to know to ask us if we were celebrating anything, and made it that much more special by bringing us complimentary glasses of delicious champagne. She had the perfect balance between checking in on us while not being over-bearing or making us feel rushed. The food, as always, was a 10/10 and we even tried new cocktails which were delicious. One of our favorite spots!“

“Breakfast is outstanding.“

“We just had Peter and his staff cater our wedding. He was very helpful throughout the process. The food was ready on time and exceptional. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you Peter and staff.“

“My friend treated me to lunch today at the Hadley 110 grill. Our food was delicious, well made and nicely plated. We enjoyed the good food and we're delighted with the wonderful service our waiter Dave gave to us. He was attentive, friendly and very much a gentleman. Thank you Dave!!“

“Me and my wife love going to this place, we talk to the owner every time we are there and he makes every effort to make the perfect grilled cheese.

I myself love the classic American, and my wife loves pretty much anything on the menu. He has a wide range of items not just grill cheese.

Gets a full 5 stars from us.“

“Amazing staff and restaurant with great food and top-notch service! Love them!“

“I went in yesterday with my bestie for our monthly outing. I havn't ever been before. We had drinks and a few appetizers. Everything was amazing. Great atmosphere and experience. Saw a sexy lumberjack and made eye contact but alas! I couldnt get his number before he left, so if you see this, message me! 😂 edit: our waitress was great too! 🫶🏻“

“The food was wonderful and the service was great!!“

“Staff is friendly and professional and service was excellent“

“If you have never dined here before, you are in for a surprising treat. The Culinary Arts Department at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School operates a student-run restaurant three days a week, Wednesday through Friday of most weeks, from 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM. The students, under the supervision of three chef instructors, learn every aspect of food preparation and service. There is menu service on Wednesdays and Thursdays and an all you can eat buffet on most Fridays, which is currently priced at only $15.00. The menu changes weekly and is posted online. This is genuinely one of the hidden gems of the Pioneer Valley.“

“The best place and nice people“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“The food and variety is good. There's an omelette station along with the other standards for a brunch. The day we visited, they had mini desserts; baby cannoli, cheesecake bites, etc... Not sure if that's the norm for the dessert station but it should be. I love, love, love how charming they've kept it.“

“Service is always fast, and the food is good - my favorite is pulled pork and brisket with coleslaw. There’s not a ton of barbecue out here in Western MA, or southern Hampshire/Vermont and checking out if you’re local and haven’t tried it yet! Easy stop off 91 as well.“

“Beautiful place amazing employees and amazing food totally recommend!“

“Staff is friendly and professional and service was excellent“

“If I could give more than five stars I would. This is a great place. It has very good food, and the staff are very friendly and hardworking. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone living in the area or visiting. The iced coffee is excellent.“

“This place is always a great dining experience. We've been coming here for years and never been disappointed. Had the Carpet Bagger Steak at the recommendation of our server and it was fabulous! The pain fried oysters were lightly breaded and the best I ever had! You folks are the best!!“

“Excellent Service, Excellent Food! The Philly Cheesesteak Omelette is fantastic.“

“Really good food and a great beer list.
Edit 3 September: we had the pretzel again. This is probably the best pretzel I've ever had. It's hard not to just eat pretzel after pretzel and work my way through the excellent beer list.“

“Very accommodating and friendly staff 🥰“

“I quite like the breakfast here. The 'Dad's Paying' is seriously the best thing around. Unfortunately prices were raised but that's to be expected these days. Would be a 5 star if they got the smell of that bathroom area under control. Renders the bar and booths near it useless as it smells horrific at all times. Sometimes it gets so bad it circulates throughout the restaurant. This never used to be the case so hopefully this gets fixed soon...“

“I went to Chubby’s earlier this week and got the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was so good I had to go back and get another one today! Did not disappoint. Staff is also friendly and personable. Will be back soon!“

“This was my first time ever in Texas Roadhouse. Our server, Ryan, was AMAZING!! He went way above and beyond The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. We will be coming back again, and again! The 1+ hour drive is worth it!“

“I want to give Glen and his team a huge shout out for catering our daughter’s UMass graduation party. We came here because it has been a favorite spot that worked for our family because of the great food, service, attention to allergies and in good weather a dog friendly spot with picnic tables outside. Thank you for taking our request on the busiest weekend of the year for you! We will be back! ❤️👩🏼‍🎓❤️“

“delicious food and pleasant surroundings I thought the wait staff rushed around too much slow down a bit“

“Great pizza , service is excellent“

“A little joint my mom goes to for a nice gluten-free breakfast, that still accommodates the rest of the family for a tasty breakfast.
Aside from a decided lack of 'decor', everything was delicious and family memories were made on our last visit, with clean bathrooms and dining area. Our server was mindful and the rest of the staff were there to make sure we were happy. The 7 of us were full, with some leftovers, and even mom commented on how great everything was. Worth a stopover for breakfast or brunch, I'm sure the service is exception whenever you visit.“

“When we visited, they were absolutely slammed, two people making sandwiches on a Wednesday afternoon, and they killed it. There were 9 people in front of us and we waited about 12 mins for sandwiches. We got an Italian and The Lumberjack. Lumberjack is a delightfully bizarre combo of spicy chicken fingies, tomato, bacon, cucumber, and honey mustard. The bacon seemed to be purchased cooked, and I wish the cucumbers were sliced thinner, but it was a fun and original sandwich. Kind, quick service, and super reasonable prices for giant sandwiches.“

“The lovely server brought a bowl of water out to where we were sitting for our dog. We ended up moving to seats at the outdoor bar, stayed dry through a thunderstorm, and the atmosphere was great. Music wasn't too loud and you could have a conversation.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp up to the outdoor deck. There are two small steps up to the bathrooms, but there is a ramp to the employee entrance, so they may allow that to be used. Call to confirm bathroom accessibility if needed.“