50 Best American Restaurants near Amherst

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit“

“Everything is great, food, service and atmosphere! Shout out to Justina who just happened to be our server the last 2 times we have stopped there on our way back to CT. She is amazing!“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

“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“

“great craft beer selection!“

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!“

“I’ve lived in the valley for the past 12 years, and Share has become my favorite coffee shop. Kind staff, a simple but delicious coffee menu with high quality espresso drinks and great in-house pastries. Combine with a light and airy interior and a great patio. So happy to have this here. Some parking behind the shop, about as much as you can hope for in Amherst.“

“good place. lots of beer.“

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“Superb service and absolutely 10/10 food“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Fantastic evening celebrating XMAS with our daughter and her roommate from MHC! The staff could not have been more gracious in allowing us to decorate our mini Christmas tree on the table while waiting for the delicious food. Thank you Johnny's for a wonderful and memorable evening at our daughter's home away from home!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Natasha is awesome! Takes care of my friend Arthur and I every time we go in Love coming in to see her and sit at the bar. Awesome drinks“

“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!!“

“Breakfast is outstanding.“

“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.“

“Great food and service, great entertainment and loved being outdoors. Not one complaint ...which is rare!“

“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.“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“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.“

“Progression recently helped us host a rehearsal dinner the evening before our sons wedding. It was outstanding. We had about 25 people, including several vegans. Good good, good beer, good fun.“

“A group of us stopped here today on our way back to CT, the restaurant was full and we thought we would have to find somewhere else to eat (it was seven of us & a baby). However, they quickly came and put tables together for us. Everything was delicious. We all had a little of everything. A omelet, French toast, burgers, & pancakes. The tater tots were seasoned & delicious! The coffee & chai latte was delicious as well. If you are considering eating here, do it! Your customer service and delicious food was very much appreciated today. Thank you!“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

“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!!“

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

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

“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...“

“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 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!“

“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! ❤️👩🏼‍🎓❤️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very accommodating and friendly staff 🥰“

“Great food and service, great entertainment and loved being outdoors. Not one complaint ...which is rare!“

“Good food. Person at bar should write down peoples orders. Didn’t get was supposed to as ordered. Food was good but wrong.“

“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.“