50 Best American Restaurants near South Hadley

“This was my first time there. I loved it. The waiter was awesome, the food excellent, and the atmosphere was great. I was listening to the people around me - apparently the cocktails are wonderful as well!“

“For our family, "Johnny's Bar & Grille" in South Hadley is like the TV show, "Cheers." Because we are regulars, all the waitstaff not only knows our names, but they go out of the way to make us feel like we are truly part of a family--the good side of the family :) They hold the front door open for my elderly (90's) mom and dad and celebrate every birthday lunch with us by bringing flowers to the table, complimentary desserts and sometimes they even get together and sing. The food is consistently outstanding and reasonably priced. The service is among the best I've seen. Above all, the atmosphere is super positive. All the waitstaff seem happy and professional and warm. Again, it's a very family friendly place that our family will return to week after week.“

“Nice course, great shape, beautiful views great price.“

“We had my son’s 1st birthday party at The Boathouse today. As usual the staff was absolutely amazing and above and beyond accommodating. Erica was an extraordinary server. We had absolutely everything we needed at all times. Drinks at all times, tables constantly cleared and clean and more. Kerri was wonderful to book and coordinate with and helpful every step of the way. The food was so delicious as always. We’re so grateful for the beautiful party we had today! We can’t wait to have future functions at The Boathouse again.“

“Awesome place to relax and have an adult beverage and something great to eat! My favorite is the Ebenezer, a grilled cheese and burger with sautéed onions! Tremendous!! Everyone here is your friend! *****“

“delicious food and pleasant surroundings I thought the wait staff rushed around too much slow down a bit“

“Stopped in for a late breakfast with a friend, we both had omelettes...... I had the veggie omelette with home fries and my friend had the cheese omelette with a cranberry orange muffin. Everything was wonderful and the employees were very friendly and courteous. Very nice atmosphere and the menu had a great selection for breakfast and lunch. Prices are fair although some might consider them on the high side but not unusual.

Parking: Large parking lot that services the area stores.

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly towards children, that have a where's Waldo hunt every week inside and a full children's menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking with easy entry doors on first floor.“

“Love Love the Nachos but please don’t serve me a tiny little cup of chili and then charge 1.25 when I ask for more. Your menus says served with a cup of chili and sour cream. 8 oz. Is hardly enough for the portion of chili served!! Your food is delicious!! I just was surprised at the added charges on the bill for extra chili and sour cream. I feel the waitress should have said formed me that it cost extra . Thanks“

“I've traveled the World and lived in a bunch of places, and nothing compares to Tailgate. I hate to say it, but it's so true, and it keeps me coming back even though I haven't lived in SH for a decade.

The ambiance of the place is phenomenal. It's so adorable and warming, like your visiting your favorite family member. Handwritten menus and knick knacks scattered throughout the place to make you feel at home.

The food is magnificent. I almost always get The Lumberjack on wheat wrap, and ALWAYS get the pickle 🥒. Do yourself a favor and get a side of pasta salad, and then pick up some delicious chips as you slide down towards the register.

I'm 2 hours away as I write this, and I'm now changing my weekend plans..“

“Woodstone Tavern is truly something special. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly staff. Service was amazing. Our waiter (can’t recall his name) was amazing. Everything from our craft cocktails, appetizers, to entrees was phenomenal. We can not say enough about how excellent our experience was. The cooks and staff deserve 5 Michelin stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️!!!!“

“★★★★★“

“I’ve now been thrice and each time have had excellent service, great food, and amazing cocktails!“

“First time ever ordering. Had an ultimate omelette and hash. Very good. Was not disappointed.“

“Delicious Bolognese with homemade pasta and yummy cocktails (I got what I assume is a seasonal Apple Cider Margarita). Kind staff who worked to accommodate allergies in my party. Highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Has a kids menu (Italian place so if your child likes that, they'd probably be fine)“

“Excellent food, excellent staff, in an environs where you and your party can hear one another converse. The Cajun influence is done well, with the spices and seasonings bringing out the flavor of the food rather than overwhelming it (I’m a Louisiana and Mississippi expatriate). Looking forward to coming back. Well worth the trip from and to southeast Vermont.“

“Love there drink selection“

“I'd never been here until today, and I was in a soup mood, so I asked one of the great guys working there which was his favorite and he said, "seafood chowder" - and I'm glad I followed his advice. BEST seafood chowder I've EVER had. I also tried the tomato bisque, a bite of grilled cheese sandwich, and a few other bits from items my friends bought...everything was five star delicious. This little place is so worth your while! I live about an hour away, but I'll be back now that a friend introduced me to it.“

“Amazing staff and restaurant with great food and top-notch service! Love them!“

“Me and my wife love going to this place, we talk to the owner every time we are there and he makes every effort to make the perfect grilled cheese.

I myself love the classic American, and my wife loves pretty much anything on the menu. He has a wide range of items not just grill cheese.

Gets a full 5 stars from us.“

“amazing food, great atmosphere and everything you want in an establishment and glad i had the time i did to come this way....most importantly, I gotta shoutout Brenda for everything she does and everything she been to me....known her 8 years now and its astonishing to see her be as top tier as she been in every place I've stopped in and the thing i appreciate the most about Brenda is that shes never slacked or stood around none of that, always makes her way to catch up with me and everyone else...love and appreciate you Brenda and thank you for being you 😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗“

“Food was good. Fries were not hot but so much else we did not eat them anyway. I did not read the online menu properly the prices were for take out only I did not see that below the listing. I own that it was my fault . They had erased the prices off the board maybe because Saturday night. Prices on the drinks menu were not accurate . We ordered a capacino I expected a small cup as it was priced at $2 on the menu. Was a delicious drink in a glass but was $6. Was told that was old prices but on all the menus. I was charged 6 and was told they could not credit me as the owner was not there. The drink was probably worth 6 but the menu should be correct. My fish was very good. Salad mediocre mainly just lettuce and blue cheese dressing was very bitter. We will probably give it another try. Staff very good. I will ask the prices next time.“

“Can't say enough about The Log Cabin, Delaney House and D. Hotel for my Son and Daughter-in-Law's Wedding. The lodging, rehearsal dinner and wedding exceeded expectations! The venue was absolutely gorgeous, the food was delicious, the service and staff were great!
Thank you to all for helping make Andrew and Erin's Wedding so perfect!“

“Everything is great, food, service and atmosphere! Shout out to Justina who just happened to be our server the last 2 times we have stopped there on our way back to CT. She is amazing!“

“Best breakfast in Western MA. Selections include home made breads, bakery items, corned beef hash, and great daily special in addition to their fine menu!“

“Old school diner. Love the breakfast.“

“Last night my family and I went to Friendly's for dinner and I must say the service was exceptional. It was closer to when they close but our server, Amelia made sure that our dining experience was memorable. From the moment we were seated she was attentive, and friendly. Our drinks were refilled promptly and the food came out fast. Overall she made our meal truly enjoyable, and I highly recommend requesting her if you visit.“

“Good service and good food. Went on a busy Sunday afternoon during football season. Olivia was an excellent waitress.“

“Hidden gem, spfld. Is lucky to have a place like this.“

“My favorite restaurant!!!!“

“We were at a private birthday celebration. Three wait staff who provided service were tremendous. Wonderful staff.“

“Very happy with old Smith Voc! Majored in Plumbing shop, those teachers are the best! The academic education is very good especially for a tech school. The vocational and tech skills are very useful and teach work ethic through co-op apprenticeships, campus work, habitat-for-humanity work, etc. College is valuable, but it isn’t necessarily for everyone nor does it lead to a career in today’s economy. Trade skills are the way to go and America needs to stop shaming people for“

“Great hospitality, excellent food, excellent service“

“Wonderful view and the food rules!!!“

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit“

“I've been going to the Delaney House for over 20 years. The food is excellent. The dress code has evolved over the years into a more casual environment which is better in my opinion because sometimes I just want to enjoy their food without needing to dress up like I'm going to walk the red carpet. When they initially reopened after closing during the pandemic the place was a hot mess. I thought maybe there were new owners. I was nervous that they were doomed to go out of business at that point because the menu was so limited, all the best dishes were missing! Thankfully, they endured, and 2 years later the restaurant is slowly returning to it's former glory albeit their hours are odd and non-competitive with other restaurants. Luckily, the food is still amazing. My only constructive complaints are that they got rid of the baked stuffed shrimp despite it being one of the most requested items from their old menu. Every time I visit the restaurant I ask and I am always told people constantly ask for it but they only offer it on limited holidays now. That's a poor business decision not to carry something that your customers ask for all the time. The tap water they serve has always been chlorinated over the past 20+ years. I don't drink tap water when I'm there but they always provide a glass of water and it's always disgusting. They used to have us fill out surveys at the end of our meals and for many years I told them to put a filter on their water line. I hope they don't cook in that water, it tastes like pool water. They do offer Saratoga bottled water as an alternative but that doesn't change the fact that their tap water is abhorrent. I am glad they brought back whipped butter which is fantastic because for awhile they were only giving cold butter with their popovers which did not spread right so it essentially caused the popover to fall apart as your tried to spread a brick of cold butter on it. For awhile their popovers were half the size that they used to be and they were often burnt. Recently the popovers seem to be cooked perfectly and that's a plus. They will occasionally bring back lobster tails that you can order as an extra side for your meal, they seem to only do this on special occasions which is rather obnoxious considering they used to always offer it on their menu. They got rid of the sorbet that they would serve you between dishes, I was so used to them serving that that I was saddened when they stopped doing it. Reaching the restaurant by phone is a hot mess now. You used to be able to call the restaurant and get someone right away to speak with, I am not of a fan of their new automated system that makes it near impossible to reach someone. They now take reservations through a third party and that's fine but I would rather speak to someone at the restaurant because I like to reserve specific locations to sit when I go there ie: the summit room and or the library. If you go on a busy day you might get stuck in the main dining room and it's too loud in there for me. They have a bar area inside called "The Mick" which has its own separate menu and I always thought that was strange because they use the same kitchen. Back when the manager Colette was there she used to let me get both menus and order some dishes off of both menus. Each menu had great stuff on them. I always thought it was absolutely redudant to have two different menus in the same restaurant and to only allow the customers to order from a particular menu if they sat in a specific area of the restaurant. I've ran businesses for decades, just combine the menus and let the customers have a better variety to choose from. That's another example of a lingering business opportunity for them. Overall, they have made a lot of improvements, the food is consistently professional grade chef cuisine and that is their saving grace and it is why I continue to return. Their customer service is typically always amazing with the exception of the occassional new host t“

“We enjoy Jake’s for the ice cream, the omelettes. Food is always good and service is friendly. Miss the Sunday morning breakfast.“

“This place was suggested to us by someone local for a quick meal. The place is clean and the service was super quick and friendly. The meatloaf was enormous and well cooked and served with old school mashed and gravy and properly cooked carrots. Nothing super fancy, but all of it was well cooked and very tasty. We are now planning to return again when we are in the area again to try the fish and chips too !
Plenty of parking, easy access if you are disabled, awesome food and great prices !

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of parking on-site, and a large easily accessible entry with lots of room to maneuver.“

“Michelle was getting slammed today but she handled everything with grace and poise. She made sure our good was good and maintained an amazing attitude in the most of all the chaos going on around her. Michelle deserves a raise asap. Thanks Michelle for being so amazing.“

“great food/reasonably priced/waitress outstanding/very clean“

“Great family run business, home cooked food and friendly staff.“

“The team at wheelhouse are amazing. Dakota and Stephanie are amazing to work with. The food you creating for Emily and Adams wedding weekend was perfect!! Thank you so much for everything!!!!“

“Everything was excellent from being seated to paying our check. Gabbi was so perfect a server. Everyone was so welcoming and attentive. We were frequent visitors to Cocoa but this was our first visit to Calico. We were not disappointed. Great food and cocktails and very accommodating. we will be back. Soon, I hope.“

“There's definitely a reason why they call this place friendly's! Despite being a cold late night these staff at this location could not be more warm and accommodating ! Easily the best friendly's franchise I've ever been to and will always come to this place!“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“Progression recently helped us host a rehearsal dinner the evening before our sons wedding. It was outstanding. We had about 25 people, including several vegans. Good good, good beer, good fun.“

“The food and variety is good. There's an omelette station along with the other standards for a brunch. The day we visited, they had mini desserts; baby cannoli, cheesecake bites, etc... Not sure if that's the norm for the dessert station but it should be. I love, love, love how charming they've kept it.“

“okay except when Friday and saturday hit takes me forever to get settled in and taken care of on those two days maybe hire more people then it wont be slow or lazy workers“

“My first trip here , but my wife grew up near it and had fond memories. Very friendly staff and my Monte Cristo was very good. Excellent old diner vibe with good solid menu choices. Well crafted foods and homemade sodas make for a filling lunch or breakfast. Don't miss out , go here!“

“Quick polite service and great food as always. Restrooms were clean. ALWAYS find things I didn’t know I needed in the store!!“

“The best Ruebens! Love The chili cheese fries!“