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“

“We came here about a week ago for a belated birthday dinner. We have been before and always enjoy the food and service.

This particular evening, our server really stood out. Gabriel was outstanding. Had he not been working, we would have invited him to join us. He was professional but not robotic, great sense of humor, and clearly a dedicated hard worker. We would have enjoyed our time regardless, but we enjoyed ourselves that much more because of our server.“

“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.)“

“Love there drink selection“

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

“I love going to the yard tavern I love the service!! The staff is so friendly and amazing“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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! 🫶🏻“

“Sabrina the manger with the grey shirt was amazing I brought my friends and my baby here today and we don’t live out here we live in Haverhill MA! She did fantastic very attentive to us we appreciate every bit of her being are waiter!!! There is one thing tho I wish they had breakfast here! Please bring it back please!!!💜“

“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.“

“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“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

“The best place and nice people“

“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!“

“What a great place! We loved everything about it! Our food was delicious! Great children’s menu & portion size. The blueberry pancakes were huge, just the right thickness, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. And yes, real maple syrup, thank you very much! Steak sandwich was melt in your mouth with their addicting garlic parmesan fries! Plus alcohol beverages! We had an espresso maple drink, very tasty. South Deerfield is very lucky to have this gem in their community. We can’t wait to visit again! See you soon!“

“Stopped by for an early morning breakfast. One waitperson was there and she had it all under control. Service was efficient and the food cooked to order. Best of all, the waitperson was super friendly and welcoming to all the customers, many of whom seemed to be regulars.“

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

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

“good food good service great time“

“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!!!“

“great food staff was awesome thanks again..“

“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!!“

“Best diner I have been to in a long time! I can’t say one negative thing about this place! Our server was super sweet and the food was tasty with excellent portions . The coffee was on point too! I can’t wait to come back and try lunch next time!“

“IMHO they make the absolutely best sauce.“

“great craft beer selection!“

“I spoke with the host at the restaurant just as they were opening, and I was so pleased with the menu offerings and prices. The restaurant is so clean and spacious inside.
I did not purchase anything as I was just in the area, but would definitely go back and try it soon!“

“One of the best in the area. I’ve had great seafood and steak here. The chowder is also amazing in a bread bowl. On the pricier side, but worth your dollars. Also a great market for fresh seafood if you’re looking to make your own at home! Highly recommended.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great pizza , service is excellent“