49 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!“

“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!“

“not sure about vegan experience but for vegetarians they have many options and are always willing to help with substitutions! my personal favorites are the fresh mozzarella melt and the quinoa bowl! my boyfriend’s favorite is the veggie burrito with pico Updated from previous review on 2026-04-10“

“good place. lots of beer.“

“Superb service and absolutely 10/10 food“

“My daughter and I had to get dinner and not many places were open on a Monday at 8:30. My daughter found Johnnys and we called to verify we could order and eat there as kitchen closes at 9:00. This was our first time there and it will not be the last time. The waiter was very informative when it came to the food. Told us a lot of the favorites and description of it. We had a hard time deciding and he (Gabriel) brought us a sample of a sauce to taste. Glad he did, it was too spicy for us…. We’re whimps. We ended up ordering the potstickers, sticky ribs and the beef tips with broccoli and garlic noodles. All were outstanding! Yes we brought home left overs (mine were gone when I got home not reheated. OMG!). If you choose not to try them (more for us) but big mistake. It’s our new favorite restaurant and we live at least 30 minutes away.“

“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.)“

“Marco Carreira and his team recently catered a lunch buffet for an event that I hosted at my home. They came through for me on a very busy weekend on short notice. The food was still steaming hot when we picked it up, the amount of food included was more than generous, and everyone commented on how delicious everything was. Highly recommend!“

“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!!“

“Love there drink selection“

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

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

“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.“

“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.....“

“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.“

“Best bagel, egg, cheese and bacon sandwich I ever ate. Great popovers and clam chowder. We stayed at River Valley Inn for 2 days and ate at the Smithsonian Cafe and Chowder House 4x! No need to go anywhere else during our vacation! They also sell a delicious prepared Coffee Milk from Our Family Farm too!“

“We went there for dinner last night and everything was amazing. Shout out to Kyle, the manager, who made me feel like such a special guest. The live music was a great plus and we could still talk and hear each other. Excellent food, service, and ambiance.“

“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!!“

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

“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 chicken Caesar wrap!“

“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.“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

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

“Friendly staff and accommodating, food tasted great and was served promptly. The portions were filling and plate was presentable. $17.** includes tip for a western omelette.
You get to grab your own silverware, butter, jelly napkins, coffee yourself from carafe. Waitress just brings plate to your table and then you bus your own dishes afterward. It works, they probably don’t have the extra staff to wait tables properly. If you figure in the tip from a normal diner that comes out about the same.“

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

“From ordering to picking up our food everything went so smooth! We ordered the brisket quesadilla and than the pulled pork sammich from the lunch special and holy cow it did not disappoint. Great service, great prices and will definitely be back!!!“

“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!!“

“I’ve dined at Johnny’s Roadside Diner a handful of times over the last few years, and I’ve always had a good experience. It has been a year since I’ve been here and I came back today for brunch and I’m pleased to say that my experience was not good, it was outstanding. The food was tremendous, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was clean and under control, and it was really great to observe the productive flow of the team members & management, and the satisfaction of every other customer in the establishment during my time in Johnny’s. For a popular local establishment that serves a diverse variety of communities and college students, I couldn’t have been more impressed. I would recommend Johnny’s Roadside Diner to anyone who is looking for high quality customer service, excellent food, and a great experience with friends and family. I will be looking forward to returning 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!“

“We went there for dinner last night and everything was amazing. Shout out to Kyle, the manager, who made me feel like such a special guest. The live music was a great plus and we could still talk and hear each other. Excellent food, service, and ambiance.“

“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!“

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

“My wife and I have been going to The Dirty Truth for years. I have read some negative reviews and I have to say I am surprised by this. We know the veteran staff who have been working there for years and they are truly kind and outstanding at their jobs. The food is authentic and outstanding along with the cocktails. 5 stars all around!!! Cheers!!“

“Very accommodating and friendly staff 🥰“

“Our server, Katie, was one of the sweetest and most attentive servers we’ve ever had. Additionally the food came out quickly and was both hot and delicious. Highly recommend this place, it’s similar to the chili’s down the road… BUT BETTER. (I got the southwest chicken bowl)“

“Great pizza , service is excellent“

“We were coming from thr airport and needed to catch a quick bite. I found out about this place a few years ago, but we never had a chance to go. I ended up getting the Santa Fe salad and a cup of chili because it was a chili kind of day. It had good flavor, but it had green peppers in it. Not a fan. The salad was good sized, so I ended up leaving with a box. My husband had the nachos. I tasted a little of the port, which wasn't bad. The portion was huge and he was loving the Carolina sauce, but there's a self-serve station so you can try them all. And they had to-go boxes handy, so you didn't have to ask the staff. Although they were quite friendly. Nice display of desserts next to the counter, but we did not partake this time. Lots of parking and some booth seating with a rustic interior.“

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

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

“Everyone needs to experience Highbrow. You will not be disappointed. All meals are cooked to perfection and only the best ingredients. Menu has so many choices and fun kids meals as well. Very respectful staff and so kind.“