23 Best American Restaurants near Buxton

“Awesome place to grab breakfast“

“"I've been to Chaps Saloon several times, and every visit is an absolute blast! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm smiles and welcoming faces. The staff is top-notch - friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

The atmosphere is as American as it comes - rustic, cozy, and filled with patriotic pride. You can feel the community spirit alive and well here.

The drinks are always cold, the food is delicious, and the entertainment is always on point. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Chaps Saloon is a must-visit destination.

What truly sets Chaps apart, though, is its people. Every patron, bartender, and server exudes genuine warmth and hospitality. You're not just a customer; you're family.

If you're looking for an authentic, all-American experience, look no further than Chaps Saloon.“

“Golden Rooster offers excellent service, great food, friendly atmosphere! They are very allergy friendly!! Marissa is wonderful, always friendly & helpful! Marissa is willing to go above and beyond when serving people with allergies! Definitely recommend the restaurant! Stop by and say hello! Ask for Marissa.“

“1st time here. had cheeseburger and fries. great cheeseburger!!! Would definitely recommend“

“MK never disappoints! We had a great anniversary dinner, and a fabulous (Mataya)server. We will definitely be requesting her the next time we come the best service we’ve had at any restaurant we’ve gone to around here.“

“Great food and beer and bar“

“How could anybody complain when we’ve just been through a pandemic - We’ve been through a shutdown, many thousands of people have died, schools closed & kids had to learn from home (and then had hybrid learning), many businesses folded & people lost their jobs, the job market changed & people worked from home - Prices went up considerably which made it much harder for some people to get by & many could not make it - I feel that it is remarkable that The River Tap & Grill has done as well as any restaurant out there - Kudos to the owners, the staff & to all the others who have made this possible -“

“Just returned from our first time in Old Orchard Beach and Birdie's was BY FAR our best meal there. This is REAL home cookin'. Homemade iced tea, mashed potatoes that taste like your momma made 'em and a lovely and attentive server named Jody(?) that made us feel very taken care of. No frills or ocean views, but I'm shocked that this place doesn't have better reviews. I regret not having every meal there.“

“This is a very big and specious restaurant with a gaming area, we came here dinner. I got the fish and chips, the Haddock was absolutely delicious. My friend got the steak and cheese which looked amazing and was yummy too. I had a Margarita and it was made just right, not watered down. We did not check out the pool tables but looked like it would have been a wonderful fun experience. Maybe next time. They have parking in the back of the restaurant, the street parking spots are always full. There’s a public parking garage about 3 minutes walk across the street. Overall, good restaurant, highly recommend.“

“Go elsewhere. Way overpriced for food that is not good. The service is subpar and look up past Health violations and other violations.“

“I love this place so much“

“I have going to Lucky loggers for 30+ years . They have the Friendliest waitresses in town along with the best breakfast in town.“

“Excellent service by bartender in Gorham on Sunday evening. My friend was rude, unreasonable and embarrassing. The bartender provided excellent service throughout very stressful interaction with my friend who was way out of line and extra, all over mint and a Mojito. You deserve an award for your professionalism and kindness.“

“Absolutely terrific food, the sweetest young silver haired lady at the take out window was incredibly friendly and helpful, will definitely return!“

“What a great find! Booked a table after reading the reviews. The meal was perfect, the new to us cocktail was potent and delicious, the servers were amazing, the owner was gracious. Thank you Barb, Dot and Dawn. We will be returning next year at the same time to celebrate my 70th!! Seems it will only allow 1 picture.“

“Everything about this place has been amazing every single time we order! I have never once had bad service or food! Highly recommend!“

“It's a great dive bar. As a bartender from a land far away in the western lands of Colorado.. this place made me feel at home. If you don't like your drinks strong or served with some sass, stay around the pier and expect paying 3X the price for a fake smile and the same shot. Personally, I tip good for strong drinks and service that's direct. Best bar in Old Orchard.

Vegetarian options: Jameson is not made from meat

Parking: Don't drive home, walk if possible

Kid-friendliness: Lol

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level“

“We were at your restaurant for the first time last night with a large group of people. Both the food and the service were fantastic. We fully intend of being regular customers after that great meal.“

“I come specifically to Old Orchard Beach every year just to eat at The Bell Buoy. They serve the best seafood and are very closely located to the pier and beach. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the lobster is a huge selling point. Friendly staff, great food, good service, and a mere walking distance from many of the other attractions. I cannot recommend this place enough, and hope it remains open forever.“

“Fantastic place in OOB to have a bite to eat. George, our server, was spot on with recommendations for drinks and ranch for the Cajun fries. We will definitely be back.

Kid-friendliness: Our 12 year old was able to build her own burger and order a fun, frozen lemonade slushy.“

“Nicely done.

We were greeted by a young lady (too young to mention her name) with sweet, sweet answers to our questions as we were walking by.

We decided to go for it.

Ordered the twin tail lobster.
Good Lob, Good Corn, Good Bread, Good Slaw.

Great place to have a very good meal on a picinic table.

We will be back.

Highly recommend.

Best place on the "strip".“

“My mom and I stopped in last evening for the first time. Lakeya was SO nice! Super friendly and helpful. Our drinks were great. The wings were amazing. I am originally from Massachusetts and have been in Maine for 25 years and have not found pizza that was better than just ok…until now! If I could have eaten more I would have. We will definitely be back. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Just a great.place to chill out, from the warm, friendly people who make up the staff to the delicious food and drink, it's the only pub I'll be frequenting this summer. Oh! And $2 domestics from 5-8 is welcome relief to my wallet.“