50 Best American Restaurants near Rochester

“Pretty awesome little stop. Got two fish and chips. The gentleman working there was pleasant and funny, like that quirky uncle you only see once a year at Thanksgiving.
Fish was cooked perfect, xtra thick filet, i didnt ask but i think it was cod, generous portion of fries.
Will be back to try out more of the menu and shakes.

Parking: Huge parking area next to outdoor seating“

“What started as a trial turned into a love for martial arts. Emily has grown so much since starting with Soares Martial Arts. She has adapted the martial arts black belt in training mentality towards everything she does now. I absolutely love the way the staff is always welcoming, encouraging and dedicated.“

“Great food and super friendly service!“

“Best waitress I’ve ever had. I go every Friday morning.“

“This is officially our new favorite brunch spot! Food and service are truly amazing! Scott was our server this past weekend, and he made us feel like we’d been coming here for years. We got the zucchini fritter Benedict, a Belgium waffle with fresh berries and a breakfast burrito with sausage, home fries and fresh pico de gallo. The menu had a nice selection of Benedicts - We can’t wait to go back and try them all! The zucchini fritter and crispy prosciutto complimented each other perfectly, and inspired us to crisp up our own prosciutto. What a creative twist on an old classic! The waffle had the perfect amount of sweetness and the variety of fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) was a nice addition that gave it a little tartness. They added roasted red peppers to the breakfast burrito which really made it stand out, and we loved the fresh pico! The restaurant also has a full bar and lots of specialty brunch drinks. There is high-top seating at the bar area, as well as tables throughout the restaurant. We did not have to wait this past Sunday when we arrived at noon, but we were told it does get busy on the weekends, so there could be wait times. Prices were reasonable, which is rare nowadays, and the portions were generous. The quality and creativity of the dishes absolutely blew us away. This place is truly special! Open until 2pm on Sundays, definitely check them out! Cheers and enjoy!“

“My girlfriend and moved to the area recently about 2 months ago we love to come to Ansel's cafe at least once every 2 weeks sometimes once a week the food is absolutely amazing the service is impeccable and the drinks are outstanding there is no better place I would rather spend my money and feel fully satisfied going home and may I add the garden is amazing“

“Pizza is the best around!“

“Great food, service by Evan was awesome.“

“PLEEEAAASE bring back your Stuffed Quahog! I tell anyone who will listen to me that yours are the best around..nice creativity on the “Quahog bites” but candidly they aren’t even close. Great meal and atmosphere as always but not the same without your signature appetizer- at least in my book…“

“Dillon's is the triple threat restaurant 🍴 1. Great Food 2. Great Service 3. Great Value For my dollar, there's no better spot in the city!!“

“Salmon was perfect both times I’ve eaten here recently . The Mother’s Day brunch buffet was excellent.“

“Amazing Salmon. We tried all the appetizers and nothing disappointed. The pot of little necks with the dipping bread for the broth, absolutely my favorite.
Outback on the open deck, where we were seated, made for an amazing view over the water, and where I have pictured my Pastacio Martini, the dirty ice and mini glass, made one martini turn to two“

“Fantastic service!! They really catered to my disabled mom and her needs. One of the owners greeted us immediately and was very friendly and took care of us the whole time. This was our first time here, even though we live not far from it, but we will definitely recommend this place!! We will most definitely be back. Thanks for such great food and service.“

“dNB has a simple but creative menu. It's refreshing to find a place that has a flavorful and diverse lineup of burgers.Small but well curated selection of bourbons and beer, and the cocktails are well crafted.The people here are cool, and the location is comfortable.“

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Underrated gem! Super good atmosphere, the food is the best in the city honestly, price wise and taste wise! Incredibly good selection. I promise it’s not what it used to be, too many people pass this place without giving it a shot, it’s an absolute GEM! What a nice place, I’m so happy I decided to stop by despite what many of the older crowd has said to me. I’m a local, I’m 21, and I’m a young guy, apparently according to the locals this place was such a dive back then. I could not be more happy to learn that it’s not what it used to be at all! Nancy is a wonderful bartender, chef, and owner! Highly recommend!“

“The food is fantastic and Crystal, the waitress, is totally wicked awesome and a total sweetheart! This place is a MUST VISIT! It needs to be featured on The Food Network. We will always come back when we visit!“

“We go every weekend, usually Sunday afternoon just to hang out with Caitlyn the bartender. She is the BEST & always on point!! She goes above & beyond for all her customers & is always cheerful & pleasant!! We give her a big 10😀“

“Good restaurant but the chicken wings weren’t good.The chicken was over cooked and very dry with no flavor.I love wings but won’t order from here any more“

“I HAD THE CHICKEN PICANA AND IT SO DELICIOUS ,HOT WHEN SERVED THE STRING BEANS COOKED TO A CRISP SNAP WHEN YOU BIT INTO THEM LOVED THE DISH. MY HUSBAND HAD THE MEATLOAF AND HE ENJOYED IT ALSO. MY OLD FASHION DRINK WAS MISSING THE CHERRY AND IT WAS A ON THE SWEET SIDE FOR MY LIKING.“

“I was there for an event. The food was very good I had fish & my husband had steak & chicken. He said both were good. He's doesn't give good reviews often & he said the steak was so good. I also heard others say the same. Pictured was the buffet. The rolls were very soft, the potatoes were good too.“

“Excellent experience! Very accommodating to allergies and have the BEST omelets (where they mix the ingredients in with the eggs instead of folding them in, after the fact). Highly recommend giving them a try!“

“We had the Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole with Quahog stuffing and Lobster Newburg sauce and it was outstanding! it was on special and we wish this was on the menu permanently! Their food is always excellent!“

“Absolutely love coming here for a drink or their delicious pizzas and specials! Thank you Sous Chef Matt & Server Lisa for great experience!!!“

“Fried chicken that beats a lot of the award winning stuff in Kentucky and Tennesee that I've had.“

“My daughter loves the gold fever wings so I decided to bring her to 99 in wareham, it’s the only 99 we go to. We had another great experience! The staff is by far the best around, definitely the A team on today. We walked in and right away Nancy greeted us and sat us down right away, she came back a few times to check in on us as she was constantly moving, running food, hosting, seating, and helping out wherever she could. I’m pretty sure she’s the manager, if not should be. Great work ethic and outgoing personality. Our waitress Lynn who is also a bartender was fantastic! Polite, professional, and great personality, exactly the experience your looking for when your spending money to dine out. She was basically doing 2 jobs and must have checked on us 4-5 times, she was outstanding. There was another woman who brought our food, she was amazing, even my daughter commented how nice she was when she walked away. I usually don’t write reviews but when I left the restaurant I was even saying to myself what great dinner experience I just had and wanted to put it out there. If you’re looking for great service in a friendly atmosphere give 99 Wareham a try, you won’t regret it.“

“I generally get take out breakfast for my son and me, I've never had a meal I didn't like. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is only cuz nothing/know one is perfect :)

Parking: That's only bad thing about that area that it's tuff pulling in and out so not so much the bad parking“

“Great food, great service & great atmosphere 🎉❤️“

“I visit Friendly's about once a month, my client enjoys the free sundae that comes with his meal , my waitress Carole always remembers his order and he loves the tomato basil soup.“

“Always Delicious..Awesome Staff“

“Best breakfast we had in a long time in any restaurant in the New England area. Highly recommended, reasonable , clean , fast service , great waitress. I think her name was Michelle …. five stars !!! we will be back. Thanks a bunch. Love & Peace Bett and Rick“

“Best gluten free pancakes in the area 🔥“

“really good Clam Boyle, I had one today and it was the best. I had in a very long time. really good there.“

“We had a fantastic dinner at LongHorn Steakhouse in Wareham! I ordered the 12oz ribeye with double sweet potatoes, and every bite was flavorful and cooked perfectly. My husband got the 20oz bone-in ribeye, which was juicy and tender, and our son enjoyed the kid’s sirloin—also cooked just right!

The steaks were seriously delicious, and the sweet potatoes were soft and sweet with just the right seasoning. I also ordered a mango margarita and was pleasantly surprised when it came with a shaker—enough for two full drinks! It was refreshing and the perfect touch to a great meal.

The service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Definitely worth the short drive—we’ll be back for another steak night soon!“

“We had a great Sunday brunch at Walrus & Captain! They were so kind to open and outdoor table early for us so we could enjoy brunch with our dogs even on this chilly day. Food and service were fabulous 👌 👏 Thank you!“

“Used to be one of my faverite places, stopped there last week and ordered a clam strip plate and unflavored ice tea the bill came to over 27. dollars, off my favorite list now.“

“This breakfast place is a class act. I can recognize some of the servers from many years ago. They were helpful, attentive, and friendly. They were quick to refill our coffee. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The restroom was clean.

Parking: There was plenty of parking available within the free parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: They are very welcoming to kiddos.“

“I loved the food, but if you say your dog friendly then actually be considerate if a dog barks once or twice. I was told I would have to leave if my dog barks again (only barked once because he got excited about food and being in a new place). Just my opinion, but if you list yourself as a dog friendly place then you should expect not all dogs are just going to sit still and not bark or move around a bit. Dogs aren’t made to just sit still. I would love to come back as long as they don’t complain about me bringing my dog.“

“We had our office Christmas dinner/celebration last evening. We had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the server was very pleasant and patient as we were a larger group. I highly recommend the Atlantic Bistro.“

“Great Portuguese food wonderful ambiance cozy and comfy..“

“very good . food was very good. wait staff was excellent“

“The food never disappoints and great staff and ownership!“

“very professional worker's great food awesome drinks“

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“Nice atmosphere, place is very comfortable“

“Always enjoy my selections, have tried many different dishes,lastly being your tuna melt( enjoyed) and was enough for two meals.Hubby is picky eater(always orders your clam chowder) along with some type of seafood.Thanks 👍“

“This quaint local treasure was recommended by a friend who lived in the area long ago. The food was great but our server Darlene stole the show. She said she has been working there for 47 years, Wow! She had us laughing with some of her experiences. What a great experience.“

“Delicious food, great selection of beer, TV's everywhere for watching your favorite sports teams, great music and atmosphere“

“Some of the best breakfast food in southern New England. This was one of my dad’s go to places to get linguica cheese rolls or a well made omelette with prices that don’t break the bank and very good service in the process. This place has meant a lot to me and my family over the years and the fact that we have absolutely no problem waking up early traveling from Cape Cod to go here speaks volumes which is why it’s always a treat when we do go.“

“Tried Back Door Burgers for the 1st time. Sounds like it's no longer a back or side door. Pickup is in Merrills and with the hostess. Went with the Brooklawn burger. Added a second patty and bacon. Couldn't taste the bacon jam, wondering if it was light or missed. Added some burger sauce at home and it helped. The onion rings were good. Meal was very pricey after the upcharges.“