34 Best American Restaurants near Boonsboro

“Wings on Thursdays are the BEST!“

“Love the Broad Axe! The chefs and bartenders are great! And I really enjoy the live music nights. 🎶🎸🥁“

“Riks is a total star. When you're standing in front of the restaurant you're in a parking lot of a an old shopping center. Once inside you're in a contemporary bar and restaurant. I believe that much of the work in creating the space was performed by the then staff, many of whom worked together with owners at a prior restaurant. The food is wonderful, creative, fresh and satisfying. My favorites include a smoked salmon salmon carpoccio (sorry about the spelling). A great selection of salads with the ability to. add to them crab cake chicken etc. The sandwiches range from a Reuben to a grilled mahi mahi .My favorite when I want a substantial dinner is their short ribs and mashed potatoes. Writing this review has just made me hungry. Guess where I'm going for an early dinner. Prices are VERY reasonable“

“great food, service and people...100% recommend!!!“

“We have eaten here every week since 2017. It’s a great neighborhood restaurant with amazing staff and food.“

“Good was good. Nice atmosphere and clean. Our server wasn't the best. Inattentive and forgot food items.“

“We enjoyed our breakfast! My omelette was huge and the fried potatoes were excellent with onions. My husband enjoyed his breakfast special and said the hot cakes were delicious!“

“I have been here a few times and have sat at the bar and at a table with friends. The services at the table hasn't been to good. Service was slow and the bartender was bringing our drinks most of the time. Everytime I have sat at the bar I have gotten amazing service. Food was okay. I suggest sitting at the bar for faster service. Overall its a great place to get together with friends and family.“

“Always great service and food. It’s such a treat to dine there. I highly recommend it. Can’t wait to go again.“

“Beautifully decorated for the holidays. The food was delicious, homemade, attention to detail, loved it!“

“My husband and I came into Cracker Barrel for dinner. Seth was our server and waited on us the entire time. I just wanted to let you know how friendly and attentive he was to us. Dinner was an especially great time meeting with Seth and he provided outstanding service. The food is always good at Cracker Barrel and Seth was a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to coming back and we will be requesting Seth again as our server.“

“Hadn’t been to this location in a while. Went in for lunch had jacob and he was top notch. He knew the menu so well and was able to give recommendations about what to eat. I had the lobster shrimp and salmon and it was amazing. Definitely will be coming back“

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about our wedding at Maryland National Golf Club. The venue perfectly combines rustic charm with timeless elegance, and our photos truly capture the beauty of this hidden gem. Reghan went above and beyond to handle every detail flawlessly, and the staff were both fun and professional. I’d choose to get married here a thousand times over!“

“Excellent food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Great dining experience!“

“Stopped in for dinner food was good but service was great thanks to Mary!!!“

“First time coming out here and it was a great experience! There is a small L-shaped bar and plenty of seating inside. They have 16 beers on tap, which included a great selection of craft and domestic options. Service was fast and the prices were fair. Great bar!“

“great food and very friendly“

“We decided to have HBC cater our lunch meeting today and did NOT disappoint!!! Sandwiches were amazing, boxed nicely and the fruit tray and broccoli salad were superb! Also a very special kudos to the young persons that delivered! Very professional, well mannered!! Thank you for making our lunch meeting a success!“

“Veva's hosted a Daddy/Daughter Date Night last night and I took my 5 year old daughter. The owner and staff went out of their way to make sure the evening was special and I'm so grateful for them going above and beyond. They had a photo booth, red carpet, professional photographer, corsage and a goodie bag for the littles. She felt so special. In addition to the event itself, the food was incredible! I got the Chicken Chesapeake. The breaded chicken breast was cooked to perfection and the crab on top stole the show. We got the scratch-made tiramisu for dessert. It was a very generous serving and we took half of it home. The new chef really does an amazing job. Can't wait to go back!“

“Friendly service staff both bar and floor“

“My wife and I had a delicious meal , as always. We were served by Allison , her service was excellent and very efficient. As an employee , I hope she is appreciated.“

“Just stopped in for lunch with my boys. The chicken cheese steak was on point. my youngest is picky with his Mac n cheese him and his brother devoured it. Great local spot for food.“

“Our “go-to” spot! Robert is a great bartender! Foods good, drinks are great, and the crowd is very welcoming!“

“Everything was great overall! We were greeted almost immediately after sitting down, honestly the fastest we’ve ever been greeted here. The first server who stopped by let us know he was just getting us started while our actual server was on her way in, and he was very kind and attentive. He even took the time to check on the table next to us and let them know the same.

Our server arrived shortly after, and the wait wasn’t long at all. She was friendly, attentive, and quick, despite explaining that she had an emergency before coming into work (over heard from the table next to us). The table next to us seemed frustrated, but she handled it professionally and kept things moving. Our food came out on time, everything was correct, and overall our experience with her was phenomenal.

However, I did witness something that took away from the experience. The table next to us flagged down another server, and when they asked for help, that server (Triniti) responded in a way that felt really unprofessional. She said things like, “I don’t even know who your server is,” and after being told, responded with, “Oh, I don’t even talk to her that much, I don’t know.” This was said within earshot while the table was already upset, which didn’t help the situation at all and reflected poorly on the team dynamic.

As a former server myself, I know how important teamwork is in a restaurant, especially when guests are already frustrated. It was disappointing to hear that kind of response.

Because of that interaction alone, I’m giving 4 stars, everything else, especially our server and the food, was excellent. I’d strongly encourage reinforcing teamwork among staff, because that moment didn’t match the otherwise great experience.“

“I came to waffle house with my granddaughter. I had the 2 egg breakfast with a side of gravy for my hasbrowns. My granddie had the waffle with bacon and a drink. Service was very great. Food was served up fresh and very quickly. My eggs were perfect over medium. The sausage gravy was salty but tasty. The waffle was the star of this show! Lightly crispy on the outside and so fluffy inside, with a slight hint of vanilla flavor. Overall great experience. Highly recommend if you want a quick American diner meal. Thanks waffle house. See you soon!“

“The best fried chicken in Frederick County, MD!! Also lots of other great food!!“

“Since Stephanie started working there...we WILL start coming back again AND I'm "upping" this rating to FIVE stars! ?????We stopped frequenting for about 3 years because the bartending staff was pretty glum and unwelcoming.Yay, Ms. Stephanie for bringing the uppity AND chill vibes back into Pete's! ??“

“We love visiting here and usually go every Sunday that we can! We like to ask for Keisha to be our server. The food is always amazing and Keisha is a wonderful waitress! Can’t wait to go back“

“Very delicious food, only the beef soup could be a little bit stronger, as I remember it from other Bob Evans. And I would cook it definitely stronger myself. But the rest was great.

I had a friendly waitress which was very guest focused and made a good atmosphere.
I was satisfied, I would come again to this Bob Evans, but it's my last night in the area.“

“Went November 2025. Molly was our server which enhanced our experience. We both had the fries and burgers. I had the sweet potato fries and had caramel to dip. The burgers filled the buns and was very tasty. Spectacular service. Molly was very friendly and attentive. The dinner was even better knowing your server was checking in. She did check in multiple times to see if we needed anything.“

“Went to Primant's tonight. Food and service was excellent. We will definitely be back.“

“First time I’ve eaten at the Valley Grille in ages and WOW! I was seriously impressed! Their new chef is crushin’ it! 👏

We asked if they’d make the “Family Combo” (12 wings, 1 lb chicken tenders, 3 cheeseburger sliders & fries) even though it’s usually just on the Sunday menu, and they did! The 5 hungry kids in our group demolished it 😂

Also… I’m a total sucker for homemade ranch, and theirs is legit so good. Creamy, flavorful, and clearly not from a bottle 🙌

The adults all ended up ordering tacos...shrimp, carne asada, el fuego pork, and Cajun fish...and every one of them was unique and packed with flavor. But the surprise star of the night was the Brisket Wedge Salad. The brisket was tender, lean, and plated beautifully. Highly recommend trying that one!

The chef even came out to check on our meal, which was such a nice touch, and our server was awesome- handling multiple tables and the bar like a pro.

I live in Glenbrook and have always wanted this spot to thrive, and it finally feels like it’s getting there. Definitely planning to check out trivia night soon!“

“we went on the training days. very good food and the servers were friendly“