45 Best American Restaurants near Whately

“This place is always a great dining experience. We've been coming here for years and never been disappointed. Had the Carpet Bagger Steak at the recommendation of our server and it was fabulous! The pain fried oysters were lightly breaded and the best I ever had! You folks are the best!!“

“Superb service and absolutely 10/10 food“

“Love there drink selection“

“I had a cheddar cheese with grilled mushrooms, caramelized onions and chicken on white bread wich was absolutely delicious and filling i could only eat about half. He takes the time to get it right and boy does he pull it off. U in the mood for a grilled cheese sandwich made ur way? Come here u wont be disappointed.“

“Great food, great service! We love Notch 8 Grille!“

“My friend treated me to lunch today at the Hadley 110 grill. Our food was delicious, well made and nicely plated. We enjoyed the good food and we're delighted with the wonderful service our waiter Dave gave to us. He was attentive, friendly and very much a gentleman. Thank you Dave!!“

“My dad and I ate here last night before a show at Academy Music. Akasia was our server and we loved her. Our food was the best meal we have ever had together in all of our foodie ventures and we wish it was closer so we could go back. The steak tips were cut in house and resembled filet. The scallops were so good we got a second order. The salad was delicate but really great. My dad got the salmon and he is very picky on salmon, but it was incredible and he was delighted we made the choice to go there. I wish the oysters on the half shell were bigger, but the rest made up for it. My dad is in a wheelchair and everyone was super accommodating. Akasia was on point and knew we had a time crunch and accommodated that and also took some nice photos of us together. Great mock-tails and atmosphere was a 10. Hopefully one day soon we can make it back.“

“Incredible food and drink menu. Everything 10/10“

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

“The clam chowder is addicting. Send help.“

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)“

“The owner and the manager and waitresses were very rude very unprofessional.My daughter in-law went there 2 years ago said the service and food was great My son and daughter in-law and I went there on Saturday 11-8-2025 It was about 15 or 20 minutes to order then when we did order we waited over 1hour 15 minutes to eat the food was luke, warm. My daughter in-law bit into a clam strip and thought she broke her tooth she was afraid to eat anymore we had seafood the way it came out the food was saturated from the frying oil like it hadn't been changed in weeks I had coleslaw that had a fish taste to it like it was stored with open fish in the fridge we asked to speak to the manager when she finely came over she wanted the food my daughter in-law spit out in the napkin so obviously. the manager didn't believe her I ask to have her meal comped the manager left never came back I asked to speak to the owner eventually The owner came over was disrespectful rude and very unprofessional, for an owner of a restaurant. first of all, the kitchen was backed up.He should have been in the kitchen helping the cooks second of all he shouldn't have told me to get out of his restaurant the way he did.....“

“Overall it wasn't the worst restaurant we've ever been to but there were a few things today when we had lunch there that could be improved upon The server came over. welcomed us and told us the lunch specials. I asked him what the sides were that came with my special. he recited the sides so I ordered one of the ones he mentioned. my sandwich was good along with the truffle fries My wife ordered the quiche, but it was warm at best and for $17.00 it was small, the salad that came with it was average, nothing special I did order a cup of NE chowder for $9.00, no crackers served with it and had to eat it with a regular teaspoon, no soup spoon. by the time the server came back to ask how is everything most of my wife's warm quiche was eaten so she never was able to send it back to get hot When we received our bill they charged me $ 5.00 for the truffle fries that server said came with it.“

“If you have never dined here before, you are in for a surprising treat. The Culinary Arts Department at the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School operates a student-run restaurant three days a week, Wednesday through Friday of most weeks, from 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM. The students, under the supervision of three chef instructors, learn every aspect of food preparation and service. There is menu service on Wednesdays and Thursdays and an all you can eat buffet on most Fridays, which is currently priced at only $15.00. The menu changes weekly and is posted online. This is genuinely one of the hidden gems of the Pioneer Valley.“

“Breakfast is outstanding.“

“I was pleased to locate an open Friendly's! I ordered my favorite meal, the waitress was attentive and very sweet. Even though I wasn't able to get what I wanted for a Friend Z, the substitute was just as good. I am only up here once a year and look forward to my next visit. Hopefully you will have brought back a few more.“

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit“

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

“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!!!!“

“Great chicken Caesar wrap!“

“Great ambience Great tasty food“

“The best place and nice people“

“If I could give more than five stars I would. This is a great place. It has very good food, and the staff are very friendly and hardworking. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone living in the area or visiting. The iced coffee is excellent.“

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!“

“We just had a surprise 40th there for our daughter🎉 and it was great… Food was awesome, plenty of it, staff was great and the bartender was the best!!! Fun times and thank you all♥️ Judy S“

“The staff was delightful, pizza fantastic, we did receive our burger slightly undercooked from what was expected and the staff and manager were EXTREMELY responsive. We were not even upset and they still took it off the bill to ensure our satisfaction. Will be back“

“As a restaurant professional I say this is one of the BEST brunches I have ever been to. There are pastries, seafood, breakfasts breads, breakfast meats, egg dishes, omlets made to order, carved meats and desserts. Service was prompt and gracious.“

“Classic sugar house in an updated location. I’ve been going to the William’s family sugar house for 50 years back when it was on my parents street as Mt Toby sugar house. Today I had a nice pancake breakfast with the family, finishing with sugar on snow. They do need a bigger dining area - a lot of people hovering waiting for tables which takes a bit of fun away: But as a fellow small business owner I can say that’s a better dilemma to have than too few customers!“

“I ate here 15 years ago and was happy to be back in town. Stopped by and met a friend for lunch. This is such a beautiful diner that’s been kept in really excellent condition. The staff are super friendly, and the menu is great for breakfast or lunch/dinner. My favorite thing is that many of the tables still having working jukeboxes. Also, it has a great counter to sit at. \n\nTry the cole slaw. It’s very good.“

“Great diner for breakfast. Lunch and dinner menus changed since I was there a few years ago, and it's not as varied for comfort foods like pot roast, turkey, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. It may be that I had a lunch menu, or could be different management“

“Excellent Service, Excellent Food! The Philly Cheesesteak Omelette is fantastic.“

“How can I forget about this place where I could eat healthy with a number of exquisite varieties, located at Amherst College, what I loved is that once you are in the dining room you can eat everything you want, so it is worth it. in that sense.“

“Service is always fast, and the food is good - my favorite is pulled pork and brisket with coleslaw. There’s not a ton of barbecue out here in Western MA, or southern Hampshire/Vermont and checking out if you’re local and haven’t tried it yet! Easy stop off 91 as well.“

“great craft beer selection!“

“My go-to spot for studying and getting work done. The vibe is calm and cozy, with just the right amount of background buzz. Their coffee is top-notch , and the staff is always kind and welcoming. Plenty of natural light, comfortable seating, and good Wi-Fi make it easy to stay focused for hours.“

“Just recently visited the Hadley location and enjoyed the food and service so much that we decided to return. We had a great meal and want to give a shout-out to our server, Tim! He was attentive, knowledgeable and personable and had great timing. We really appreciate great food and great service and we got both! Thanks for a great dinner!“

“Really good food and a great beer list.
Edit 3 September: we had the pretzel again. This is probably the best pretzel I've ever had. It's hard not to just eat pretzel after pretzel and work my way through the excellent beer list.“

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

“Great pizza , service is excellent“

“If you’re looking for a delicious smoked meat and interesting, creative side, dishes, and overwhelmingly incredible desserts this is your place. I’ve been coming here for over a decade, and the quality of the food has been consistently wonderful from day one. Whenever I am in the area I make it a point to visit this gem of a barbecue joint.“

“The lovely server brought a bowl of water out to where we were sitting for our dog. We ended up moving to seats at the outdoor bar, stayed dry through a thunderstorm, and the atmosphere was great. Music wasn't too loud and you could have a conversation.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp up to the outdoor deck. There are two small steps up to the bathrooms, but there is a ramp to the employee entrance, so they may allow that to be used. Call to confirm bathroom accessibility if needed.“

“good place. lots of beer.“

“Very accommodating and friendly staff 🥰“

“The drinks, onion rings, mashed potatoes, and main course were solid and surprisingly good. The steak, however, missed the mark and I wouldn’t recommend it.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Overall, It’s not perfect, but for what you pay, you could consider it great.“

“Everyone needs to experience Highbrow. You will not be disappointed. All meals are cooked to perfection and only the best ingredients. Menu has so many choices and fun kids meals as well. Very respectful staff and so kind.“