50 Best American Restaurants near Eliot

“They do fried foods really well. We had the fried pickles, and they were sooo good! The onion rings were also wonderful. The burger was good, but not quite cooked enough. The older staff was fine, but not friendly. Tom is a shining star server- smiling, quick jokes, and just a great attitude. Strong drinks, large bar area, and a room with pool.“

“We love it here. Great drinks, food, flavors. Go here! Service is great“

“My husband and I had the best experience tonight! The food was amazing. We started with the tuna appetizer and the cure wedge salad - so good! He had the filet and I had the short ribs - both were so tasty and cooked to perfection. Our server was super attentive and so personable! We’ll definitely be returning when we’re back in the area!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comfort food meets fine dining. Great atmosphere, service was great. The food was amazing. Will definitely be back !!!“

“This place is so cozy and the staff are amazing. Their funny banter and engagement of all the customers is awesome. It was like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. The food was great and it was delivered quickly. We will definitely go back next time we are in the area!! Great job you guys for keeping it real“

“First impression: love! Sooo trendy and cute inside

Service: everyone was super friendly, seems like everyone is working together and helping each-other out

Food: AMAZING. The carrots were life-changing and I can’t stop thinking about them. We also had the muscles which were so good, the bowl didn’t even have any broth after we were done with them.“

“My sister and I stopped in for an excellent breakfast! I had the Sawmill Benny and she had the banana bread french toast
Both meals were amazing, piping hot and served pretty quickly. Great coffee also.
The waitress was very friendly
I can't wait to come back!“

“The food is out of this world good!!!!“

“Went to Gibbs for the first time last night for dinner. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating, offering to bring out my son’s food first so he could eat sooner (he’s almost 3). We ordered the grilled wings which were delicious as well as the Reuben and prime rib. Everything was good! Friendly and laid back atmosphere. Will come back again.“

“I get food from Franz every day. Soooooo F 'in goood“

“My wife and I went to Diverge for dinner and little bit ago. I had been looking for something out of our regular and I frequently check the reviews ahead of time. I had seen multiple posts about Diverge, so I pulled up their info, and I have to say, I also loved how the owner replied to reviews (especially the negatives). So, we decided to give it a go. I called ahead to see if reservations were required. They aren't, but they took my info, since I was already on the phone. When we arrived, it was just a short wait for the type of table we wanted (high-top vs low). It seemed pretty quiet for a Friday night. We ordered an appetizer of Pork Belly which was amazing and so tender. highly recommend. My wife got the Cod and I went with the NY strip, medium rare. My wife doesn't eat a lot at once, and after the app, she couldn't eat much of the Cod, but she loved it and was happy to finish it later at home. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and the scalloped potatoes were to die for! My wife doesn't generally enjoy potatoes, but she had a couple of bites of these. We made sure to let them know, too. The asparagus was also perfectly seasoned. I will admit, I'm a bit of a steak snob, and generally prefer my own home-cooked version. This one was well flavored and tender. It did come out a bit cooler than I'd like (might have waited a few for the piping hot potato), but when I mentioned it, they were more than accommodating. Also, there was a party of 12 whose order went in, and came out, just ahead of ours, so I'm quite certain that factored into the timing. It wasn't a big deal, and they handled it with grace. Against our norm, we decided to try the Chocolate cake with ganache and fresh strawberries for dessert. Again, my wife only had a few bites, and I'm diabetic so maybe it was silly of us to order, but it was also very tasty and quite rich. Even though we were sharing it, we brought about ½ of the cake home to finish later as well. Diverge is tucked away, behind Lexie's (one of our kids' favorite burger spots), enough so that you might not know it's there. We recommend giving Diverge a try and we'll be back! A side note dor those who like to plan ahead: like other businesses moving along the trend, their prices are cash prices and do have a small fee for cards to cover processing fees. It is plainly written on the menu, and we knew ahead of time, so there was no surprise. I'd say 4.5+ out of 5. Well done, Diverge!“

“I moved here 11 years ago and my first of many wonderful meals at the Riverworks. I especially liked the beer battered chicken fingers. But something has changed in the batter and I had them last night, 3/17/25 and they're not as good. Please return to the other recipe. But you are a favorite restaurant. Suellen Leugers“

“Great food, great folks, a local legend!“

“Get the Famous OMG. It’s absolutely delicious! 🤤 I’ve never once been disappointed ordering this specialty from Kelley’s Row.“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid, and we love the food! We threw a party downstairs for my parents' anniversary, and everyone was so kind and helpful! The space was perfect, and the food was delicious. It really is a great place! Thank you for everything!“

“Great coffee and lots of breakfast options!“

“Clark’s server/bartender Lisa is a superstar! Kind, professional, personable, and an all around great person. On too of the great nachos and drinks, her service made our experience there the best!“

“Wow, what a treat this place was. Absolutely blown away. Totally exceeded all expectations! Great atmosphere. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Every dish from our apps to our mains were delicious! Can't possibly say enough good things about this place. Try it and you will most definitely not regret it! Keep up the good work!“

“I work at the Moffatt-Ladd House across the street and have been meaning to come over and experience their menu, as we often have overlapping customers. Our host sat us right away, drinks were fabulous, and all the meals were absolutely amazing! (I had the caribbean grilled swordfish.) My mom had been here with her parents in college in the early 80s and clearly Casey is carrying the mantle well. Thank you especially to our server, Rachel!“

“Good service good food and good drinks❗️“

“Happy New Year and God Bless You All!“

“We had lunch at Frisbee’s Wharf and it was delightful. The food, service, and view were amazing.“

“Excellent food and drinks! A fun spot to go for martinis. I've lived in the area for over 4 years and hadn't stepped in until last night. The pecan crusted chicken is SO TASTY. I would order that again in a heartbeat. We also had the buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy and hot and the sweet potato fries were a nice accompaniment. They also brought out rolls with strawberry butter.

I tried 2 martinis, the grapefruit cosmo and the lemon drop (but I switched the blueberry vodka to raspberry vodka). Both were really good.

The place is split into 2 sections. The right side is the bar, which was packed and we weren't able to get a spot there. The dining room area to the left is a little bit quieter.“

“Great neighborhood bar run by great neighborhood people“

“Jodi and staff are amazing! Awesome day had by all this past Saturday! Awesome food and great service! Thanks for the awesome day!“

“Delicious food here; highly recommend stopping in for food. I was referred by a friend who suggested and I am glad to have stopped in today for a roast beef meal. It was delicious and plenty of food to eat. Staff were very helpful land the shop was very busy which means they are a popular business.“

“Bill and I had the lobster spring rolls and the gyoza this afternoon. Absolutely amazing flavors!! Can't wait to try everything else! Thank you!“

“Imagine walking into a gas station to pick up a drink, opening the door and smelling your grandmother's kitchen? I just had to try the hand battered tenders and bone in fried chicken and potato wedges! While waiting for my lunch regulars came in for sandwiches, roll-ups and cheesesteaks, the special for the day. There were some picnic tables outside but we grabbed our bucket of chicken and took it to go! The chicken was crunchy and crisp while remaining moist on the inside. Such a treat! While the atmosphere is not fancy it's friendly!“

“It’s a great lunch spot to come with my coworkers. We love playing pool here and grabbing a bite to eat. Good food and nice staff. Only thing I hope they will consider is to please please please provide at least any kind of bicycle parking rack. It would be much more accessible to me then. There are not even poles that I could lock my bike to so it’s hard to come if I can’t catch a ride with friends“

“Fantastic place to eat. Fast service, super delicious burgers and fries. Highly recommend. Won't disappoint.“

“Always love the pulled pork sliders and amazing seasoned house fries…always fast great service with a smile!“

“Great service, we were met with a smile at the door. Had a fabulous meal! One of our party has to eat gluten free due to her food allergy. The staff was knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions. Not only did I feel safe about no cross contamination, the gluten free food was fantastic! We had Appetizers, entrée and dessert. (The Gluten free Beignets were out of this world) Please make them a permanent item on the menu! Good portions, even left with boxes of leftovers. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Thank you, Jillian for a great experience. 😁😁😁“

“Great food time and time again!“

“Architecture et design parfaits dans cette auberge élégante, chic et raffinée sur une île où absolument tout est beau et harmonieux. Les lits sont ultra-confortables et chaque chambre offre un intérieur spacieux et très élégant. À quelques pas de l'auberge, une superbe plage nous invite à la contemplation. Great Island Inn nous a offert des vacances de rêve, dans un lieu enchanteur et parfait à tout égard. C'est désormais notre rendez-vous annuel du mois de novembre. N'hésitez pas, réservez!“

“Amazing food, but even better service. Everyone was so happy there. What a nice change of pace!“

“We each had a sandwich, one mortadella and one turkey and a San Pellegrino peach beverage. Glad we came! I liked that there were so many seating option...outside under an umbrella, under the covered porch or inside in the rustic dining room. Staff are very friendly. Well be back for the gelato!“

“It is always a pleasure to dine in here. The staff were pleasant and the food is awesome. We are from New Jersey and whenever we come up here we always come to Robert's.“

“Extremely good food and even better hospitality. These guys are extremely nice and welcoming. Recommend supporting this business.“

“This place is awesome. The music was wonderful. Our waitress “Jade” was phenomenal. The hot tea was my favorite, brought out in its own little tea pot. The food was mouth watering delicious.“

“Our waitress Savannah made our night amazing. It was my birthday and she made it special. She pulled an April Fools prank and made us laugh. She deserves a promotion and a raise and employee of the month/year/forever. We want to be her friend. I recommend the nachos and daiquiri bucket. But you can’t keep the bucket remember that. 10/10“

“We popped in here based on reviews for a quick dinner before a comedy show last night. Our server was super attentive and kind, the pizza was loaded with toppings, and our check came to a grand total of $26 for two drinks and a pizza. Pretty unmatched value for 2025, definitely recommend!“

“This was our first time here since we moved to Maine from NJ and it was excellent. Nance was an excellent waitress and very friendly, and the food was just amazing . The drinks and desserts were to die for . We will be back again.. Get there early before the crowds … More“

“This place is fantastic. Best breakfast I’ve had since I moved to New England.“

“Just had a fabulous lunch at the M-Dubs! The food was incredible, as always, and the service was stellar. I’ve gotta give a shout out to our amazing server, Miss Carmen, who went above and beyond for our group. Appreciate you, Miss Carmen!!! Thanks for a great experience.“

“Just went for the first time and sat on the patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. SO GREAT. Drinks and food came out so fast, and our server was delightful. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!“

“Gluten free lobster roll and french fries were good.“

“I had an amazing jerk chicken meal here, the owner is so friendly! I can’t wait to come back“

“The food and drinks were excellent, it’s a fun atmosphere and our waitress Cassie was wonderful.“

“It’s simple and so delicious!!!“