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“

“We have seen so
Many benefits since our 5 yo son started karate. His manners, how he shows up for himself and others, and his confidence have all improved so much. Thank you to all the staff at SMA for always giving their best to their students.“

“The steak tip and egg special tonight was fantastic. Another friend said "good choice on Dave's, everyone loved there meal, that's rare" great job Dave's!“

“We had such a wonderful dinner last night at Cafe Soleil!! We had great cocktails, salads, and entrees- chicken Piccata and haddock piccata and baked stuffed haddock! Plus desserts! The service and food was excellent! Ambiance delightful! We will be back!! 💕“

“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!“

“Great food, service by Evan was awesome.“

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

“I've been coming here for over 10 years. The food and prices are great! I'm also a vendor at the Sip & Stroll events and The Central is always there serving up hot pies. ❤️“

“Absolutely delicious! Great service.“

“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!“

“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…“

“I dont go to local clubs/bars . but this is proably the nicest / cleanest bar with live events in the area in my personal opinion. owners are great people who speak to their customers, engage and try their best to make everyone feel welcomed and have a goodnight out. Havent been in a while but from my past experiences, that is the kind treatment I recieved going to this place .“

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

“Best chicken joint around. Top quality food and service. If you're wondering where to eat tonight, stop. Go grab some Good Bird, you'll be happy you did...I know I was.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious and great priced fish and chips definitely the best in the city“

“Riverside is delicious! Some of the best breakfast I’ve ever had! I’m here 3-4 times a week! Chuck Claudia and Julie are all fantastic and super friendly! I highly recommend trying RiverSide Cafe!!!“

“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“

“Great place. Nice, friendly servers and cooks. The enclosed patio helps keep the beach thing alive in the cooler weather.“

“Best gluten free pancakes in the area 🔥“

“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.“

“I’ve been ordering (mostly breakfast) from this restaurant for a couple of months now. It’s honestly such a hidden gem!!! I keep telling people about it because I’ve been that impressed. Everything is always cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, homemade and great portions. I can’t wait to try more!“

“Just wanted to say that this place was great. I had recently read that they had an amazing clamboil, so I called a friend up who I know, knows most of the area and asked about it, she told me that they had great food. Well off we went for an early dinner. An OMG they were not lying when they said they had a great clamboil there kale soup was also amazing Lobster Roll on point . The staff was polite and friendly. well let's just say I will definitely be back and the deserve a 10 star review. thank you for a great experience and an amazing hospitality......Job well done“

“Been going to Courtyard since they opened. The consistency over 30+ years is really impressive. Great food, great staff, a huge menu and some of the most reasonable prices anywhere combine to make a sure thing. Matt and the crew do it right !!!“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this local establishment. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and I had a great time playing pool. The service was exceptional, demonstrating both attentiveness and genuine hospitality. The highlight for me was the homemade quahogs, which were absolutely delicious and easily my favorite. Food offered were specials, sandwiches and pizza. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a low key evening and a few great cocktails. They do offer excellent service and it is a unique local experience.“

“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😀“

“I had a salad with seared scallops. The scallops were sweet and perfectly cooked and the salad was fresh. Always a good time with daily specials. Also like the half priced appetizers at the bar from 3-5 every day. All the bartenders and waitresses are friendly and responsive.“

“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 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.“

“This restaurant has consistently delivered great food and excellent service every time I’ve visited. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always makes you feel welcome. The meals are fresh, flavorful, and reliably good, which is why I keep coming back. A truly dependable spot.“

“Joe’s has for a long time proved itself to be a consistent joy to dine at. The food always arrives prompt, hot, and delicious. Definitely don’t skip out on the house made desserts! Our last few visits, although spaced apart by a couple months, we were lucky enough to be waited on by Valerie. No matter how much time passes, she remembers our faces and always makes us feel right at home! Valerie is an exemplary server, who never misses a beat during service and provides the perfect touch of humor, personality, and charm to enhance our experience. Everything about Joe’s is top notch, but the service provided by Valerie truly makes us feel like family every time.“

“Great local spot for a fast, reliable breakfast!

I ordered the Two Egg Breakfast with sausage and white toast, adding 4 extra eggs for an additional $1.25 each. All six eggs were cooked sunny side up perfectly. The iced coffee was adequate, but the service was the standout—the staff was incredibly kind and the food came out very quickly.

Important Note: This place is CASH ONLY. There is an ATM on-site, but it has a $2.75 fee, so plan accordingly!“

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

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

“Delicious ice cream and friendly Staff 🍨“

“very professional worker's great food awesome drinks“

“Went out to eat with my husband on a Saturday night Heidi the Bartender was amazing with her great customer service!! She was great and made sure we were taken care of!!“

“First visit. There are good reviews online for food but as a vegan/ vegitarian my eggplant dish and onion shop was average. Fyi Onion soup has beef broth so not vegitarian.
Staff is friendly and great service. I like the restaurants atmosphere“

“fantastic food and service“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best owners of a bar in the area. Great service, great food and they treat you like family!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great night at KH. We had a large party and they were able to accommodate us at the last minute. Great menu with Portuguese influence. Our server Taylor was outstanding and manager Jeff made sure we were comfortable! Great job!“

“Quite honestly, I am not a person who likes to go out. With that said, I stopped one day at Charred Oak with my spouce on a whim... from the time we walked in that first day to as recent as this evening there is something very special about this place!From the food and drink to the staff who is like extended family. Thank you for a place to relax, enjoy surroundings and for amazing staff like Ben, Rosie,.Steve, Tucker and so many more.“

“Olivia is the best! She is the sweetest, so attentive and personable. For a local dive she is a gem! Sunday fundays wouldn’t be the same without her smiling face!“

“Great pizza 🍕!! Prime rib is a good portion! Hot meatball grinder or ziti with meatballs is also a favorite. Excellent fish and chips-freshest fish ever! Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Oh, they have a salad 🥗 with grilled chicken, dried cranberries, cheese 🧀, cukes, onions and they have a raspberry vinaigrette that is sooooo good!! I make my own but this I could drink by the glass!! Lol 😂“