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“

“The introduction classes were private and intentional, we were able to discuss strengths/weaknesses/goals of our child and the instructors were very attentive during this process.

Communication skills are 10/10, during regular classes there are adequate instructors to help encourage and remind students of their task.

My son has been loving the classes and we’ve seen a lot of improvement in his self discipline/ control already after just 1 month.“

“Hubby and I went there at noon for lunch. We sat up the counter and was served by Jordan. She was very pleasant and did a great job and the food was amazing. It was our first time there and we will definitely be returning for dinner soon. We found a gem!“

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

“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.“

“Great food and great people!“

“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…“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Very welcoming, amazng food, appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks! The attention to each dish puts them above many other restaurants. Very talented chefs and our waitress was also excellent! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ looking forward to going again!“

“I have to say every time I go to your restaurant, all I ever order is your fried chicken because it is the best I have ever had. I always order the four piece dinner so this way I have some to take home to eat the next day. I love it so much. But I have to say I was there yesterday July 1 and I finally decided to try something different and I tried your pizza and it was amazing. The crust was not too thick and not too thin and the sauce was really good. I’m Italian and I make my own homemade sauce and I have to say yours was very good. All the toppings were perfect just the right amount. Can’t wait to go back again and try something else on the menu even though I still love your chicken. Your staff is very friendly and attentive. It is worth the 40 minute drive to go and have your food. Looking forward to next time, thank you.“

“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“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“Best gluten free pancakes in the area 🔥“

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

“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 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!“

“10/10 would recommend this hidden gem!
Service was fabulous. Im symptomatic celiac and didnt get glutened. Fair price. Came in with a crowd of 10 and they served us quickly. Took my allergy seriously and interacted with our kids so good. Waitresses were phenomenal. Will always come back when we are in fairhaven.“

“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😀“

“We have never been disappointed here. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The meatball appetizer can be a meal - 6 meatballs and a huge slice of delicious bread. You can make your own meatball sub. I tried the Big Mac tacos this time and can't say enough good things about them. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.“

“Wel we have been going here since they opened. We ordered 2 steaks medium, at best they both was between medium well and well done. Was not happy paying 35 bucks for that,But overall still wasn't bad. Service was pretty good 👍 👌“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Service is amazing. Very attentive staff. Menu is diverse and has something for everyone including vegetarian food. Cocktails were very good. Seems to be a hidden gem. We will definitely be going back. Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Happy people work there.“

“Delicious ice cream and friendly Staff 🍨“

“very professional worker's great food awesome drinks“

“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“

“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!!“

“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.“

“fantastic food and service“

“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.“

“Excellent service, incredible food, and unique drinks. I don't visit often, but this is my choice for a great experience every time. The staff is friendly, casual, and on the ball when it comes to the customer. Phil is one of the best bartenders I've had the pleasure to meet. And I've been to a lot places in the world over the decades.“

“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 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.“