50 Best American Restaurants near Melrose

“Great food, wonderful service, friendly people. Family owned. We love getting our breakfast from here every morning. Family platter w/yummy, fluffy pancakes, the best scrambled eggs, perfect sausage links and lovely lite white toast. Perfect way to the start of our day. Thank you all so very much.“

“My hubby is the manager at Antons cleaners next door to liberty and when I come in with him on early days etc etc, I always- I mean ALWAYS people!- get us liberty bell for lunch. It’s the best roast beef sandwich you can find and it’s consistently made the same way so you can expect that high quality with every order honestly. Their online ordering is smooth and simple and they’re super safe upon pickup and following any and every Covid precaution there is! I trust them and I’m glad they’re only right next door whenever I need a fix ( sooo everyday then!) - Kay / liberty lover!“

“Food was delicious Fried green tomatoes were delicious Everything was good Only disappointment was dessert we wanted was out“

“If you're into little places that make you feel right at home, Ernie's Lunch is a must try.

My wife and I both got a full breakfast and a side of bacon and pancakes for only 28 bucks. It would have been roughly 40+ anywhere else. Food was fantastic as well!

And the service was even better than the food if you can imagine that!

Atmosphere may not be up your alley, it's an older spot and looks like such but once you walk in you'll either smile and sit down and have a great breakfast with incredible service, or you'll miss out lol

Either way Ernie's has become me and my wife's new favorite spot for breakfast (when we're lazy lol) on weekends!“

“We just recently started going here. The food is delicious. All of the martinis are great. We love the espresso martini! If you are a Taylor Swift fan like myself, a lot of the drinks on the menu are named after her songs. Get the Lover Martini you won’t be disappointed! Julie the owner is awesome ! She really cares about her staff and the food that comes out of the kitchen. She always goes above and beyond and she always stops to check on everyone at the tables. Her daughter Jenna is always bartending and she makes amazing drinks . everyone there is super friendly. The place is very clean. It’s our new regular go to place.“

“We stumbled on the amazing restaurant and stopped in twice while on vacation in South Boston! The food was unbelievable and the service was fantastic! 👏🏼 This is going to be our go to spot every time we make our annual trip to Boston. Love the local vibe and the chef and owner, Asia, was hand on and personally brought out the food she so skillfully prepared!! HIGHLY recommend Moonshine 152! 💕@chefasiamei“

“Lovely spot with spectacular views of the water. Beautifully designed interior. Delicious, creative food. Great service.“

“Consistently excellent menu, preparation, service, atmosphere, experience. Robert and his team really understand the meaning of the word "hospitality." One of the best craft cocktails I've had in a long while. We love watching what changes each season, and hope to get back soon for the autumn menu!“

“First time there the food was great would recommend to anyone who is in Boston.“

“We stumbled upon Half & Half while searching for a place to get breakfast and stopped in with our 2 yo. Very cute interior with a friendly staff and delicious food. My wife absolutely loved her avocado toast with eggs and my breakfast sandwich was perfectly grilled. We ordered chocolate chip pancakes for our son who also chomped on my home fries and fresh fruit from my wife’s plate. The person who waited on us (the owner?) was exceptionally friendly and stopped off to talk through all of the various types of butter on the table (no, seriously, like four different kinds and all equally amazing!). We will definitely be back for lunch — and more butter.“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Wow!!! So happy to have found this cozy diner. We went to Boston to celebrate a 70th birthday & they went out of their way to make it special! Delicious food and great service!“

“What a great meal! Service was awesome! Chicken Parmesan egg rolls….OMG. Steak tips….OMG SANGRIA! It’s all great!“

“Great little space, good food, loved the beer selection, fabulous jukebox .. staff were engaging and polite and funny“

“Piatti buoni e curati , cucina meditteranea ben interpretata“

“tasty steak and eggs with quick service!“

“Amazing food. Don't miss out on the pasta dishes or the bread. They actually make for great sharing apps. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Drinks are delicious and unique.“

“really nice spot. ❤️❤️❤️ to Alex. Great server! Wish you all the best. If you're ever in Northern NH...look us up in Milan/Gorham.“

“I have lived in the Boston-esque area for twelve years and have eaten so many good meals, but the fish tacos here are the only meal I needed to have before my upcoming move out west(ern MA). Cocktails are fun and creative, service is 13/10, the XL portions of fries that require to-go boxes are the only fries I’ve ever found to reheat well, and if you’re lucky, Steve will be tending bar. I love going at the slightly quieter times but I’ll never gatekeep the euphoria experienced by a meal here. Bonus perks: Max & Chelsea have the best senses of humor, the murals on the patio are always amazing, the beer and wine selection are vast (also the mocktails!), and the decor always feels like your favorite “I Spy” book.“

“It’s da bomb. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss it ✌🏼♥️😎“

“I travel for work and often find the reactions weird when I say I’m a party of 1. The hostess here was so kind. They had a private event but she was able to seat me in the raw bar section and my dinner was excellent. The staff are very kind and don’t make you feel rushed at all. The food quality was top notch and the raw bar was excellent. The service and quality surpass the pricing. Do not miss the opportunity to try this place out.“

“Fabulous atmosphere, great food and friendly colleagues.“

“Had to visit as we were in Boston x“

“A bit expensive food but we went here for breakfast and the service was high quality. Great atmosphere. It definitely can be difficult to get a spot because they don't want it crowded but it adds to the atmosphere. If you want to treat yourself to breakfast come here“

“Friendly service and amazing food! My daughter had the grilled organic chicken sandwich and I had the mixed greens and arugula salad-- both were delicious. Our server was knowledgeable, and several other servers double checked on us and greeted us as they walked by. We will definitely be back.“

“Best breakfast sandwich in town! This is where I go when I want to treat myself on a weekend. The homemade focaccia is the star of the show here and pairs really well with the bacon, eggs, and cheese, and a spicy aioli. Really just the perfect balance for an indulgent breakfast!“

“Delicious! Very impressed.“

“Good dining experience. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. My server replaced a dessert I didn't like with no change- which was very nice of her. Did the tasting menu which was nice. Next time I'll prob try the a la carte menu.

Parker House rolls:
Pillowy soft. Slightly sweet with a light dusting of salt on top. Butter was creamy and tasty too. 4/5

Potato pave
Like a giant French fry. Crispy outside nice and soft on inside. Topped with cavier and shallots which added a nice saltiness and savory flavor combo.

kampachi crudo-
Topped with basil, radishes, and cherry pepper drops
Good quality fish, slightly acidic flavor went well with the basil and radish. Cherry peppers added a light spice. Overall lacked flavor though 3.5/5

capitelli- topped with a Gremolata and capers, olive oil and eggplant
Very savory and well cooked. This was tasty 4.5/5

Pork loin with celery figs and peppers
Very tender and flavorful. Nice sauce with savoriness and a sweetest added by the figs 5/5

Dessert was a pear sorbet-
So good! Very. Tasted exactly like a pear. No added sugar no additives. so good! 5/5“

“Vertigo Trio would like to thank Prep Neighborhood Kitchen for an incredible meal at our gig in their restaurant last night. Just absolutely fabulous! These guys are like "Bear" but with less swearing and death threats!“

“Great Ports Bar in Boston Mass.“

“Excellent food and brilliant staff. Turned a bad experience of being stranded due to a cancelled flight into a much brighter evening.“

“Where are y’all located? I would love to come.“

“I come here anytime I come home to visit from Florida. Great service and great sandwiches.“

“Fantastic brunch, an incredible melding of flavors“

“We went to Blu before a show and they were aware that we had to be out of there by a certain time. Our server was fantastic. We never had to wait for a drink or to place our order. The food was very good and the views of the from the 4th floor were pretty cool!! I'd definitely recommend Blu for a pre-show dinner.“

“I work there wery good service from me and colueges“

“I hosted our office event at Double Bull last night, with Musical Bingo in the Avalon room. It was absolutely fantastic! From the service to the food to the drinks! Our server, Jackie, is the sweetest and so accommodating! Rebecca the House/Event manager was a doll! She was so considerate, helpful and detailed oriented in planning the event. She even had our company logo on the menu! The office will be talking about this one for a long time. Thanks ladies from all of us!“

“Good great and very good service.“

“Good music and drinks lol“

“Delicious and friendly place“

“After 3 days of lackluster customer service at car rentals, hotels and restaurants (the kind where you have to track down silverware and plates to consume the food that has been placed in front of you) our experience here deserved a fabulous review. From the time we were greeted, to being seated and on our way out the door late on a Monday night, the experience was marvelous! Our server, Nate made great recommendations and was enthusiastic about our order, unobtrusively kept the water glasses filled and had the delicate balance of checking on us mastered.The unexpected star of our meal was the roasted beet and faro salad, although the pretzel and poutine were not far behind. The food was so good we even forgot about the beautiful cocktails we were having. Although we arrived an hour before closing, we were never rushed. Two weary travelers were cared for, served fabulous cocktails and delicious food in a timely manner so that we could return to our room to get ready for a morning flight. Highly recommend this establishment.“

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“great spot to grab a beer waiting for train or bus. small plates available for food“

“This is the kind of place that makes me love my neighborhood and city. Delux is a true standout; my favorite bar in the world. The space is full of personality, the cocktails are excellent and reasonably priced, and the food is UNBELIEVABLY good. But what brings it all together for me are the people who work here. I have never felt more welcome by such a wonderful group. Come here for the food, stay here for the community. Delux cafe part of what makes this city so special.“

“Food was great. All 3 of my kids were happy with their food and they didn't eat grilled cheeses“

“Angie was great! We definitely recommend this place. Food was amazing and the mimosas were great!!!“

“We were very pleased with our first time dining experience. Food was exceptional and our waitress was right on target with everything! We would highly recommend this establishment 😋“

“Get those awesome skins back…..“

“Fabulous food. Great coffee. What more can you ask for???“

“It's small, with maybe 8 two tops and a counter. Not a lot of ambience, but nice dishware and clean wooden lines.
Service was attentive. There were only two or three parties there.
Food was interesting. I really enjoyed the scallops and the skate. I did not enjoy the dessert - a cornbread buckthorn berry thing.
Don't feel the need to go back, but I did enjoy my meal.“