34 Best American Restaurants near Spencer

“We had our wedding at Spencer Country Inn and I truly cannot say enough incredible things about the experience. From start to finish, Amy — the venue coordinator — was an absolute dream to work with. She was organized, reassuring, and genuinely cared about making everything perfect for us. She went above and beyond in every possible way. At one point, I was literally about to walk down the aisle without my bouquet, and Amy stopped me, sprinted back to my room, and got it for me — talk about a lifesaver! I handed her all of my décor the day before, and she set everything up more beautifully than I could have imagined. It felt like she pulled the vision right out of my head. The food was incredible — our guests are still talking about it. Between the amazing service, the historic charm of the venue, and Amy’s unmatched dedication, our day was everything we dreamed of and more. If you’re considering Spencer Country Inn for your wedding or any event — DO IT. And make sure Amy is by your side!“

“My Server John was fantastic. He was very friendly and attentive. He took my order in a timely manner and saw to it that my meal was served hot and as ordered. My Black & White Pizza was delicious and filling. I have been dining at the Black & White Grille for many, many years and have rarely been disappointed.“

“been here twice now and absolutely love it!!! best coffee and food.“

“Val’s recently catered our teacher appreciation luncheon. To say it did not disappoint is an understatement. Food was delicious and portions were huge. Thank you for making ordering and pick up so easy.“

“This was a 10/10 hit all around! We were just leaving Boston with 5 hour drive ahead of us - Eller's was off our route a bit, but the only place with great reviews and a menu that suited all of us. We could not have been more satisfied with this experience! Portions were huge, food was fresh and well prepared, service was with a smile and super speedy. My favorite part was that you could tell the owner/s take a lot of pride in the quality of the food and the service! On a busy Saturday night, the owner was talking to customers and running food to tables right alongside his crew, and his wife in the kitchen - no surprise why everything was excellent with that level of involvement from the owners! The next time we are in the area we will make a point to return.“

“Stopped by this evening to try the new mystic pizza and the chicken bacon ranch. By far the best pizza I’ve ever had 🤤 the flavors are on point, the dough was to die for, and it’s made fresh to order- honestly you can’t go wrong. Whether you catch them in Rochdale or at an event, I promise you won’t be disappointed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I had the short rib ravioli with a gorganzola and walnut sauce...amazing!!“

“A group of us have a dine-out almost one a month. For this Saturday afternoon, 12 of us, chose the Harvest Grille, located in Jefferson, a small section of Holden, Mass. \n\nTruth be told, this place (a nicely renovated older brick building) is on the intersection of a “Y’ on main road, quite visible, and has been there for many years, under various operators. It is one of those buildings situated on a slight corner, and I’ll admit, have been blind to it for many years. \n\nThe establishment is setup with a dining room, booths on the walls, and several tables down the center. The rear of the dining section has room to put 8-10 table s together for a group. A separate bar is on the other side of the building, with booth section, and space for a small live band. Music is somewhat facing away from the dining section, but not over-bearing when a musician is there. \n\nI would guess the majority of the clients are locals, as this area is a bedroom community for the city of Worcester. It’s not a flashy building, with just a modest sign on the intersection triangle some 25 feet away.\n\nHours are strict, with no lunch, and open Tuesday-Saturday 4p to 8p, and to 9p on Friday and Saturday. They are closed Mondays. They offered catered luncheon event space for large groups up to 150 people. Parking is in the back, which you do not see from the main road, so “are they busy or not” decision to stop can be deceiving.\n\nThe tables were heavy duty wood, and easy to move together for the group. The young but experienced waitress (ok, I’m old, but for you younger readers, “server”) was fantastic. Drinks were prompt and excellent, with my martini more than quite good. The specials are all interesting, and make the choice difficult. It’s not that there is a mass of selections, but these are keenly thought out and most worth a try on another night. We all ordered various appetizers, my wife and I sharing stuffed mushrooms with blue crab, and an order of bacon wrapped scallops. I would get both again. Nice sized mushrooms with generous filling, and the decent sized scallops so tender and moist. Well made, to the chef.\n\nMy wife has a few food restrictions (the ol’ aging stomach) so she went with the Wild Caught Baked Haddock. A nice portion of baked, buttered and crackered fish, mashed squash, almost as if it was a mix sweet potatoes too, which my wife absolutely enjoyed. I went with the Broiled Seafood Penne, with shrimp, scallops, fish pieces, and excellent penne in a light oil sauce. Fantastic. \n\nThe portions were nicely portioned, but for us, we had just enough of a take home for a light lunch the next day. I was very interested in their menu and saw more than a few creative dishes I want to try. I think you could get away with 3 or 4 appetizers and that would make a great varied meal for one alone. \n\nI had their cheese cake with berry sauce for dessert, and it was bigger t a you may often get, and very creamy and enjoyable.\n\nCost: moderate to slightly above, I would say. It’s 2025, and I understand quality costs more $$$ than 5 years ago. But I have also been to restaurants that charged more, and received what I think was lesser quality or rushed atmosphere. You want a good meal, just plan for it. Their prices are listed on their website.\n\nThe bill comes in a wooded block with slots for the charge card and that reminded me of the 4 stones in the movie, The Faith Element. Clever.\n\nHarvest Grille, 15 miles away, how did I not know about this place, for the past 5 or so years, we will be returning.“

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“First visit to oxfords casual dining this past weekend in Oxford and absolutely not our last. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our waitress was super busy but took good care of us. Also got to enjoy some great music from The Drunken Uncles.“

“I recommend their omelets and French toast….they are delicious 😋“

“😀nothhing bad about this restaurant at all..i wish i could visit it everyday“

“Best living history museum in New England. Well maintained buildings, friendly and knowledgeable staff, nice walking paths, and cool special events.“

“My Server Jessica was Fantastic again. She is so Friendly to me and all the patrons. The Shepard's Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream were delicious and filling.“

“I used to come here a lot but then moved out of the area. I went back this morning for the first time in years and it was amazing as always! Great service and great food!!“

“Had Mr. Beast today and it was awesome! will have this again.“

“Remains the best place to eat in all of central Mass. Great family restaurant operated by 2nd generation family. Top quality meals and good old down home service by friendly folks.“

“Great events, beer, food and staff!“

“From start to finish this was an awesome experience...the view is fantastic and the food was absolutely fabulous...we split two different dishes' and had a delicious cup of chowder. Our server was friendly and kept checking on us...there is limited parking but you can easily park on the street....we enjoyed the two sea food meals we ordered...will make this a go to place for special events...what a cute little town that sits right on the water and has several cute little shops////A REALLY GREAT FIND11111“

“I’ve been coming here for over 30 years. Couldn’t even begin to count the times. I’ve never been disappointed. If you need your fried clam or scallop fix especially, you’ll get no better than Ronnie’s. Grab an order of fritters too to munch on. Just delicious. The near constant crowds have never lied!“

“N & J Donuts in Oxford is a hidden gem always fresh, fluffy, and full of flavor! The variety is amazing, and the staff is welcoming and quick. It’s our go-to spot for a sweet start to the day!“

“The food is so warm, comforting, and made with such care. The atmosphere is always festive. Employees and customers are always in a happy mood. The drinks are tasty, refreshing and full of spirit. The chips and salsa are a great start, but be careful not to devour them and spoil the appetite you'll need to tackle your main dish! You'll walk out extremely satisfied because of the wonderful food you consumed. But, you'll also be pleasantly surprised because Pepe's is the best bang for your buck in Worcester. Highly recommended!!!“

“On August 26th I took my sister-in-law for lunch at the Sturbridge Applebees. She has trouble walking and has a walker. She fell in the bathroom. I just want to say that the Managers were so wonderful to us. They helped me get her up and into the car. They were so supportive and helpful. Don’t know how I would have done it without them. The waitstaff was also awesome and kind. Not to mention the food being great. Thank you so much Applebee’s.“

“I work here, it’s an amazing place 10/10 would work again“

“So sorry you are closing. We lost Old Village Grille, and then you. Whats next? Great place, great people, great food. Take care of yourselves.“

“I go to the Galaway bay every once in awhile with some friends of mine and i highly recommended them the bartenders are great and the drinks are just the way I like them ice cold“

“My Server Emily was Extraordinary. She is so Friendly and Attentive. She took my Order in a timely manner and saw to it that everything was to my liking. The Lasagna, Salad and Bread were delicious and filling. The Servers and Food are top shelf.“

“Love coming to sit at the bar on Sundays to see Tony. Would be nice to see some food specials during football!“

“I have been ordering from Slice of Heaven for years. I won't even bother ordering from any other pizza spot in Oxford. I love their creative menu, and specifically their buffalo chicken mac & cheese pizza. They have yet to disappoint me! Absolutely the best.“

“Good food, excellent service... in the words of my daughter, Ruby, "1000 stars!!!"“

“Our server was Justin, he was AWESOME!!!!! Food came out fast and was delish!!“

“I love this place, but lately my clam stripes are over cooked and I only got a half dozen stripes the rest were crumbs and to hard to eat. sad I didn't enjoy. when you pay that much, you want food that's edible. gonna be a long time before I go back.“

“Great Applebee's the food was delicious even though we arrived very late in the evening. Everything was freshly made and delicious. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant had a great late evening vibe. Several latecomers like ourselves were having a late bite to eat and enjoying a late nightcap.“

“Me and my friend got takeout from Unos and the host said named zach was the first person we saw and spoke to. Zach was extremely attentive and kind He was very quick to get us what we needed, and with a smile on his face nonetheless. What a very warm and welcoming host to have a Unos“