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!!!!“

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Superb service and absolutely 10/10 food“

“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.“

“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.)“

“Love there drink selection“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“I had a cheddar cheese with grilled mushrooms, caramelized onions and chicken on white bread wich was absolutely delicious and filling i could only eat about half. He takes the time to get it right and boy does he pull it off. U in the mood for a grilled cheese sandwich made ur way? Come here u wont be disappointed.“

“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 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!!“

“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.“

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

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

“The clam chowder is addicting. Send help.“

“The owner and the manager and waitresses were very rude very unprofessional.My daughter in-law went there 2 years ago said the service and food was great My son and daughter in-law and I went there on Saturday 11-8-2025 It was about 15 or 20 minutes to order then when we did order we waited over 1hour 15 minutes to eat the food was luke, warm. My daughter in-law bit into a clam strip and thought she broke her tooth she was afraid to eat anymore we had seafood the way it came out the food was saturated from the frying oil like it hadn't been changed in weeks I had coleslaw that had a fish taste to it like it was stored with open fish in the fridge we asked to speak to the manager when she finely came over she wanted the food my daughter in-law spit out in the napkin so obviously. the manager didn't believe her I ask to have her meal comped the manager left never came back I asked to speak to the owner eventually The owner came over was disrespectful rude and very unprofessional, for an owner of a restaurant. first of all, the kitchen was backed up.He should have been in the kitchen helping the cooks second of all he shouldn't have told me to get out of his restaurant the way he did.....“

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

“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.“

“Nice course, great shape, beautiful views great price.“

“Breakfast is outstanding.“

“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! 🫶🏻“

“Staff is friendly and professional and service was excellent“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

“The best place and nice people“

“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.“

“As a restaurant professional I say this is one of the BEST brunches I have ever been to. There are pastries, seafood, breakfasts breads, breakfast meats, egg dishes, omlets made to order, carved meats and desserts. Service was prompt and gracious.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great diner for breakfast. Lunch and dinner menus changed since I was there a few years ago, and it's not as varied for comfort foods like pot roast, turkey, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. It may be that I had a lunch menu, or could be different management“

“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!“

“Just recently visited the Hadley location and enjoyed the food and service so much that we decided to return. We had a great meal and want to give a shout-out to our server, Tim! He was attentive, knowledgeable and personable and had great timing. We really appreciate great food and great service and we got both! Thanks for a great dinner!“

“Staff is friendly and professional and service was excellent“

“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.“

“Great pizza , service is excellent“

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

“Had a grilled hot dog and it was so tasty.“

“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.“

“If you’re looking for a delicious smoked meat and interesting, creative side, dishes, and overwhelmingly incredible desserts this is your place. I’ve been coming here for over a decade, and the quality of the food has been consistently wonderful from day one. Whenever I am in the area I make it a point to visit this gem of a barbecue joint.“

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