50 Best American Restaurants near Florence

“I was pleased to locate an open Friendly's! I ordered my favorite meal, the waitress was attentive and very sweet. Even though I wasn't able to get what I wanted for a Friend Z, the substitute was just as good. I am only up here once a year and look forward to my next visit. Hopefully you will have brought back a few more.“

“I very, very, very much enjoy the meat and cheese boards at this restaurant. These folks have fun with the displays, and it shows. Meat and cheese boards are no less art than meals, and they make my heart sing“

“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.)“

“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“

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

“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 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!“

“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.“

“We were at a private birthday celebration. Three wait staff who provided service were tremendous. Wonderful staff.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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! 🫶🏻“

“We're from Wisconsin and had breakfast March 31 in your restaurant. I wish I could remember our waitress' name, but she was delightful. I had the (canned)corned beef hash omelet and loved it. I've never seen an omelet shaped the way you serve it, but again it was terrific on looks alone! You folks do a marvelous job.“

“The best Ruebens! Love The chili cheese fries!“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“Staff is friendly and professional and service was excellent“

“Everything was excellent from being seated to paying our check. Gabbi was so perfect a server. Everyone was so welcoming and attentive. We were frequent visitors to Cocoa but this was our first visit to Calico. We were not disappointed. Great food and cocktails and very accommodating. we will be back. Soon, I hope.“

“First time here. Was immediately greeted and seated. Waitress was super duper nice, pleasant and professional. She was so great with making sure my daughter was taken care of with kid type things to keep her occupied. Took a minute to get the food, but it was worth it. Will definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again. Try it out, worth every penny we spent.“

“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.“

“We just had a surprise 40th there for our daughter🎉 and it was great… Food was awesome, plenty of it, staff was great and the bartender was the best!!! Fun times and thank you all♥️ Judy S“

“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“

“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.“

“Awesome place to relax and have an adult beverage and something great to eat! My favorite is the Ebenezer, a grilled cheese and burger with sautéed onions! Tremendous!! Everyone here is your friend! *****“

“What a charming little place with quick and friendly service and incredible food—I'll definitely return!“

“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!!“

“The mushroom sweet potato & Swiss chard tacos were absolutely delicious and one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time.“

“Lunch was great today!😋“

“Fantastic prompt and courteous service only punctuates a fantastic meal... I don't have to opportunity to eat breakfast out very often, but when I do, it will be here moving forward. Bravo!“

“great food staff was awesome thanks again..“

“I ate here 15 years ago and was happy to be back in town. Stopped by and met a friend for lunch. This is such a beautiful diner that’s been kept in really excellent condition. The staff are super friendly, and the menu is great for breakfast or lunch/dinner. My favorite thing is that many of the tables still having working jukeboxes. Also, it has a great counter to sit at. \n\nTry the cole slaw. It’s very good.“

“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“

“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.“

“IMHO they make the absolutely best sauce.“

“Best gluten-free pizza I've had in a long time. The regular crust was awesome as well, light and crunchy and perfectly cooked. The vibe inside was great, old school pizza shop style with checkered floors, neon lights, and a couple arcade games. The staff were great, super friendly and attentive.“

“great craft beer selection!“

“Tasty drinks 🍹 unfortunately the drinks took longer to get to the table then our dinners.“

“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!“