50 Best American Restaurants near Wakefield

“Coming into this, we had no idea what to expect. It's a very small place, you come in, order at the counter and in our case go wander around the block for 8 minutes.
The lady running the place was so nice and explained things to us newbies!
The reviews all said the steak tips were amazing. They were not kidding, woah. I had a steak tip cheesesteak that absolutely blew my mind. My mom loved her fish sandwich as well but said she wished she had also gotten the same thing as me 😂 wish they were local because we would be regulars for sure“

“My go-to spot was too busy for takeout tonight, so I tried this place. I must say their steak tips were amazing and I now found a new go-to place! Delicious!“

“Harrington’s Pub is an awesome place to relax and enjoy great food and drinks! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is super friendly, and the service is always top-notch. Their menu has something for everyone, and everything tastes fresh and delicious. Definitely one of the best pubs around — highly recommend.“

“My wife and I were in Wakefield to purchase car and when we were finished we realized we had not eaten all day. We found this gem of a diner. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding. I started with the beef stew. it was excellent. It was not to salty, you could tell it was homemade the flavor brought me back to childhood. My wife started with the chicken and rice soup which she said was also fantastic, once again not to salty. I had the hot turkey sandwich with gravy. The gravy was outstanding. My wife had the teriyaki chicken stir-fry which was delicious. We needed the meal by brining home 6 raisin oatmeal cookies. I would highly recommend North Ave. Diner if you are in the area.“

“Non rushed long lunch. My short rib grilled cheese was huge and delicious. Enough leftover for tomorrow. The French fries were some of the best ever- served in a cute metal basket. Excellent service. My pomegranate margarita was nice - not the best I ever had. I'll be back“

“delicious clam plates and fast service, nice people and yes their roast beef is out of this world!!“

“If you want a hometown diner feel, this is the place to go! Went for breakfast here this morning and it was great! The service, food and staff were awesome. I just had surgery on my hand and I mentioned to my cousin how an omelette would be easier to eat then picking up a sandwich. The waitress quickly chimed in and told me the cook will cut it into fours for me! I would recommend this place to anyone! 😊“

“love this place its the best all around ❤️“

“delicious pizza and subs, regular customer since 1990...still delicious in 2026!“

“Incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable, and attentive staff. Every dish was absolutely delicious, highly recommend the scotch egg and the duck if you go in March. Cocktails were great as well. The atmosphere was cozy and upscale without being stuffy. They were also very kind and accommodating around my wife's rare food allergy. Just an amazing meal and experience all around.

Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful evening. Hopefully we'll be back soon.“

“Went to the Bell in Hand to have dinner with my son for his 21st birthday. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding and atmosphere is unbeatable. Pretty amazing getting to have a brew and dinner in America’s oldest tavern“

“First time there the food was great would recommend to anyone who is in Boston.“

“If you want a family atmosphere and to feel at home, eat here. They were incredibly kind and generous to our young family. They loved our kids and made their morning so special. We went home smiling and wishing we never left that atmosphere. Thank you so much!“

“We stumbled upon Half & Half while searching for a place to get breakfast and stopped in with our 2 yo. Very cute interior with a friendly staff and delicious food. My wife absolutely loved her avocado toast with eggs and my breakfast sandwich was perfectly grilled. We ordered chocolate chip pancakes for our son who also chomped on my home fries and fresh fruit from my wife’s plate. The person who waited on us (the owner?) was exceptionally friendly and stopped off to talk through all of the various types of butter on the table (no, seriously, like four different kinds and all equally amazing!). We will definitely be back for lunch — and more butter.“

“Amazing food. Don't miss out on the pasta dishes or the bread. They actually make for great sharing apps. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Drinks are delicious and unique.“

“One of my all time favorite spots in Somerville never had a bad meal. Great vibe and service always suggests it as one of the top spots in Somerville.“

“What a great meal! Service was awesome! Chicken Parmesan egg rolls….OMG. Steak tips….OMG SANGRIA! It’s all great!“

“Fantastic atmosphere, amazing food and superb service. Highly recommend!“

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“Delicious and friendly place“

“We love this place! The baked goods are our favorites, especially the personal sized cakes and loaded biscuits with seasonal fruit. Everything is made in small batches, always fresh and delightful. The thoughtful menu changes almost daily and I love that I can just pick something delicious without having to build my own. It’s always perfect as is! 🌞“

“I "cried" when my fave VEGAN or VEGETARIAN "GO-to" eat-in place closed all their locations around Boston. That was sadly & formerly GrainMaker .. (gone now) However DiG has grown on me as their deFACTO replacement for all FRESH VEGGIES and otherwise ALL FRESH MEAL VEGAN or VEGETERIAN eats and eat-in place! This is becoming my greatly reccomended "hidden vegan and veggie gem" in Boston with LOTS of locations. They have 3 locations thus far in Boston and 2 in Cambridge. I hav ONLY visited their downtown location thus far! Just as formerly with GrainMaker, DiG is as close to authentic home cooked! & genuinely HEALTHY! AND fresh meals that you can get to. Always fresh veggies, steamed & otherwise. --(they also serve a variety of proteins, as in variety of meats and fish, but i stay vegan. I have NEVER tried any of their meats or fish here.. ONLY their veggies and seasoned TOFU on occasion.. more oft than not, i do not even get their TOFU as a protein and opt to feast on JUST their steamed or boiled or baked veggies, bases. like rice and excellent mixed veggie salads sides!) Have been frequenting it for about 2 years since 2023 now, but held off on reviewing it until i was SURE of my experiences here. Decided to review it today bcs "it's time". I spoke to the very customer service oriented and responsibve supervisor here at this location, his name is DiJuan and was served by Adonis today and he was also very accommodating (after i explained i eat vegan) and on showing me my MANY fresh veggie choices, bases, proteins (including delish prepared Tofu) and PLENTY of heavenly veggie sides, all preped like you'd expect to find in a Thanksgiving grand day family meal. (AND they do this EVERY DAY!! ) This is HEALTHY eats and quite tasty and delish! See my posted pic w this review of my choice of eats today. In short, just today, i started with very little brown rice as my base and added 2 types of their fresh salad, Cannellini Beans w dill & greens along with their steamed or boiled Kale greens and added also a sweet potato that had been steamed & also steamed brocolli. I LUV eating fresh, healthy, TASTY and "homemade style" (as in NOT processed!!). I added their Garlic dressing to top it off. It came to something like 10+ bucks (B4 tax)! Unheard of !! for a BIG & FULLY portioned full veggie plate like this! BIG PORTION of a FULL PLATE! -- i declined, as usual to get any protein with my meal today, is why, STiLL i got a HUGE portioned plate! ( I normally HAVE2 order 2 - 3 separate orders and combine them, at HoneyGrow, anuther fave local "vegan" franchise in Boston, in order to get filled up if i'm only eating OMAD, as in One-meal-a-Day, in order to get full elsewhere usually!). They have a FAMILY (feeds4) option after 3pm every day that feeds 4-5 people (adults not kids) for like $43. QUITE A BARGAIN for something like this. AND it look like a Thankgiving day meal to top it off! --(formerly anuther non-vegan place "had this", now gone, called Boston Market. However they LOADED their side protions and even base meal with SO MUCH SALT, yuck! so that was ALL you could taste. THEY supposedly made home made, but found out NOT SO!!, theirs was loaded with processed sh*t, like their supposedly home-made mashed potatoes were the powder kind, loaded with pseudo milk and SALT, YUCK!!) NOT SO ! with this place.. DiG is 180 degrees fr tht.. This is truly GREAT tasting REAL and "home-prepped" veggies. They are winning me over from my other 2 "go-to's" "vegan-ish" franchises in Boston whcih have steadily been declining for various reasons, those being Bon-Me (their employees, over at Bon-Me for last 2-3 years it seems at ALL locations i have tried, simply do not undertsand nor speak english for the most part, their food WEN i can get it ordered the way i want it, is generally good, oft times its taken over 2 returned plates in order to get it prepared the way i orderd it.. v“

“Food, drinks and service were all excellent. We will definitely be back again!“

“The best meal- great service- Beautiful atmosphere And warm friendly hostess“

“I come here anytime I come home to visit from Florida. Great service and great sandwiches.“

“Nice space, attentive and friendly team and great food. Highly recommend.“

“It’s da bomb. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss it ✌🏼♥️😎“

“Vertigo Trio would like to thank Prep Neighborhood Kitchen for an incredible meal at our gig in their restaurant last night. Just absolutely fabulous! These guys are like "Bear" but with less swearing and death threats!“

“I have lived in the Boston-esque area for twelve years and have eaten so many good meals, but the fish tacos here are the only meal I needed to have before my upcoming move out west(ern MA). Cocktails are fun and creative, service is 13/10, the XL portions of fries that require to-go boxes are the only fries I’ve ever found to reheat well, and if you’re lucky, Steve will be tending bar. I love going at the slightly quieter times but I’ll never gatekeep the euphoria experienced by a meal here. Bonus perks: Max & Chelsea have the best senses of humor, the murals on the patio are always amazing, the beer and wine selection are vast (also the mocktails!), and the decor always feels like your favorite “I Spy” book.“

“Great food, service and atmosphere.“

“This was my Daughter's birthday weekend and we wanted to Take her to one of the places that Guy Fieri Visited for DDD...making memories. What we got was so much more. Truthfully the Best dining experience we have EVER experienced. The hostess was super friendly and immediately made accommodations due to the fact that I am currently in a wheelchair. The atmosphere was astonishing!!! The food...we truly cannot say enough good things about an are planning when to take the trip from Vermont again to get more. We were blown away . However the highlight of our evening hands down was our Server Kevin!!! He made my Daughter's night ...focused on making her smile and gave her a piece of cheesecake to celebrate. We will remember this forever and simply cannot thank you enough“

“Our favorite date night restaurant!! We love Berry Tavern! Great food, great drinks and great service!“

“Our dinner was outstanding and I have been to Puritan many times and have loved it each time but this experience was really notable. The main courses and salads were delicious and our service was delightful. Thank you for a great evening out!“

“Angie was great! We definitely recommend this place. Food was amazing and the mimosas were great!!!“

“I hosted our office event at Double Bull last night, with Musical Bingo in the Avalon room. It was absolutely fantastic! From the service to the food to the drinks! Our server, Jackie, is the sweetest and so accommodating! Rebecca the House/Event manager was a doll! She was so considerate, helpful and detailed oriented in planning the event. She even had our company logo on the menu! The office will be talking about this one for a long time. Thanks ladies from all of us!“

“If there was an option for more than 5 stars I’d do it, the food is not only so good but the service is some of the best I’ve ever experienced! When I was having delivery issues they were so accommodating and even went out of the way to personally make sure I got my food, all in all amazing service with amazing food, literally a win win. Must have :)“

“Exceptional experience. The tasting menu at Fallow Kin was outstanding from start to finish. Each plate had its own unique flavor and expression, thoughtfully crafted and beautifully presented. The chefs’ explanations of each dish and the sommelier’s guidance through the wine pairings made the experience even more engaging and memorable. Truly incredible. Highly recommend!“

“AMAZING atmosphere!!! AMAZING service!!!! AMAZING food!!! Seriously run to grab a bite here and ask for Sara as your waitress!! The burratta was Michelin star worthy. The best bite of food that I have ever had.“

“Fun night bowling, having hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails, the food was Devine. Inviting atmosphere, impeccable surroundings. Service with a smile. I recommend if you are ever in the area stop in and stay awhile. There is a full bar!! Entertainment: bowling and video games. Even if you decide to have cocktails at the bar, sit in the lounge with friends, catch up over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Guaranteed to have a fabulous evening.“

“Awesome experience for a little hole in the wall dive.“

“This place was great!! Highly recommend! Awesome atmosphere!“

“nice state park.lots of wild life to see.“

“Best brunch spot ever!!! Highly recommend!“

“We went here for dine out Boston. It was a great experience. The staff was very pleasant and we got to try an election for à la carte as well. It wasn’t very crowded and it was nice being able to see the kitchen in action.
We had the bao buns, tuna crudo, bisque and salad for apps. The buns could have had more pork but there were three of them and taste great. The crudo was the breakout star of the apps. Both the salad and bisque were refreshing.
We all got the chicken for appetizer and it was simply superb. The puree and Brussel stouts paired really well with how the chicken breast was cooked.
For dessert we got the chocolate molten cake and blood orange creme burlee. The creme burlee was divine but didn’t go extremely well with the paired crumble and ice cream. The cake on the other hand oozed on the plate and pairs well with the tart strawberry crumble and coffee ice cream. Overall a great dinning experience.
We also got drinks. The white lies was something special at click. Never had a drink like that. Will order again“

“Lovvvved it! Water views make all the difference! Food & drinks GREAT.. but our server Alexa… Was EVERYTHING!“

“The cheese flight with fruit appetizer was absolutely delicious. We also got the calamari which was ok, but nothing special. The braised short ribs we excellent, and the risotto that it sat on was creamy and very flavorful. I would definitely try them again“

“The food and drink were awesome, restaurant was clean and organized, service was fast and great, and Marcy is the best!“

“Yummy! And dog friendly patio.“

“Never had a better experience at a restaurant. Child friendly. Staff is super nice and really accommodating. New favorite spot to go!“

“This is an amazing place to host a party! The entire staff was fantastic! Beautiful room and delicious food!“