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.“

“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!“

“Great food and super friendly service!“

“Great food, service by Evan was awesome.“

“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. ❤️“

“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…“

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

“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!!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“We hosted our baby shower at Travelers Alehouse today and we couldn't have picked a better location/caterer. The manager and owner were amazing with communication leading up to the event. The staff was incredibly thoughtful and helpful when it came to helping us setup the day-of. They never let my cup go empty and constantly checked in on how we were doing. Would easily recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. The food was unbelievably good, no surprise since their restaurant food is always top notch. The options of menus for the event is what truly pulled me in. Thank you so much to every single employee that had a hand in making today amazing for my husband and me. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful experience.“

“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.“

“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😀“

“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.“

“100% worth every penny.
1) outside sitting great
2) service 100% great
3) fast order no wait at all

We went two time and called made reservations got there sat no problems.
Went on a Friday had a party of 6/7 and still got there and sad us pretty quick. Our waitress was completely amazing. Can’t remember her name, but God bless her. We had her laughing.“

“Absolutely delicious! Great service.“

“The best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. The fries were still hot and crispy after riding home ( 15 minutes) with them in saddle bag. Will definitely be going back.“

“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!“

“Went with a friend to their new location and we both got the fish tacos and the hand-cut fries! We both loved it, still thinking about those fish tacos! 🤤 We like malt vinegar on our fries, and while they didn't have any at the moment, they said they'd be picking some up for our next visit! That's some great service! Look forward to going back! Glad you've found a new location!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“Best gluten free pancakes in the area 🔥“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and great customer service! Highly recommend!“

“Stopped here with some friends on a Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised not to have a wait even though the restaurant was pretty busy. It’s in a nice little strip mall like building with other establishments around it as well.

The restaurant itself is your standard breakfast restaurant. Nothing impressive but serviceable. The waitstaff were friendly and the prices were incredibly reasonable. Breakfast for 4 people only cost $62. Can’t beat those prices!

I ended up ordering a hot tea and the hash Benedict. The hollandaise was good and the eggs were poached well. My only complaint was that the hash was clearly canned (which makes sense with the prices being so low) and the bun they make the Benedict on was pretty thick. My friends did enjoy their food as well. Definitely would go back and try some other things on the menu!“

“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 a great experience at *LongHorn Steakhouse*! From the reception to the table service, everything was attentive and friendly. We waited about 20 minutes, but it was well worth it.

To start, we were served a delicious *Caesar salad*. We ordered the *Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Loaded Baked Potato* and the *New York Strip with Mac & Cheese* — everything was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and served hot.

For dessert, we had the *Strawberry Cheesecake*, which was well-balanced and absolutely delicious.

The atmosphere is cozy, with a super cool country-style decor. We’ll definitely be back!“

“From the moment we walked in I could tell it was going to be good , the atmosphere the music the waitress so attentive so sweet - then the food comes out hands down most flavorful meal I’ve tasted the chicken alone my goodness the flavors bursting in my mouth , chef comes out such a friendly kind man I appreciate the service he is running it’s very intentional to connect to his customers I just appreciate the overall experience! Deff worth stopping in“

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

“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.“

“very professional worker's great food awesome drinks“

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

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

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

“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!“

“What a way to start the day, Ordered breakfast for myself and co-workers today! As soon as you walk in they make you feel welcomed. The food was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!! I never hear anyone say anything about TOAST, but these ladies all came and said how good it was, LOL TOAST.. ALL IS WELL THIS HAPPY THURSDAY! THANK YOU!!!“

“fantastic food and service“

“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.“