19 Best American Restaurants in Clarkston

“Great food, great atmosphere, good prices. This food is some of the best food around. It's far closer to homemade than generic store bought restaurant fare. Very much enjoyed the staff as well. HIGHLY Recommended.“

“The Fed Community offered an amazing experience with excellent food and top-notch service, all in a relaxed yet elevated setting. The ambiance made it perfect for a quiet romantic dinner, making the evening even better. Everyone from the floor managers to the Chef checked in frequently on us, and Levi provided excellent service. On the food: everything had a great balance of flavors, textures, and presentation. We started off with bread service, all freshly baked, clam chowder soup and Spanish Octopus, followed by perfectly seared scallops. The Gnocchi Saltado also blew me away with the perfectly tender yet firm gnocchi and woodfire grilled tenderloin tips. For sweet endings we finished with a delicate Banofee Pie and the their Opera cake; kudos to their pastry Chef and team for these as well! We came for a quiet night out, and left with great memories! This was well worth the trip, and we'll be back soon. I apologize for not having any pictures, but I was too busy soaking it all in.“

“Outdoor dining, fast waitress, and clean bathroom. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in my grilled cheese. Not what I expected. Bread was so HARD. Definitely not worth over $17. Mac and cheese had a really great crust and my boyfriend enjoyed his pulled pork though!“

“Everyone here is amazing 10/10 go go go!“

“Outdoor dining, fast waitress, and clean bathroom. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in my grilled cheese. Not what I expected. Bread was so HARD. Definitely not worth over $17. Mac and cheese had a really great crust and my boyfriend enjoyed his pulled pork though!“

“I haven’t personally dined in at Fifth Tavern yet, but my mom brought me home a slice of carrot cake after celebrating her birthday there, and I wanted to share a quick note on that alone.

The carrot cake was very sweet — almost beyond sweet — but still really yummy and enjoyable. I wouldn’t say it’s the best carrot cake I’ve ever had, but it was definitely delicious and satisfying. What really stood out was the portion size: I had about half of what was served to her and her boyfriend, and it was more than enough. Generous portions for sure.

Based on the dessert alone, I can say they don’t skimp, and I’d be open to trying the restaurant myself in the future.“

“Amazing dinner on a whim on our way home from Detroit. Everything (service, atmosphere, food, prices) was better than we could have hoped for. We will go out of our way to eat here again. Thanks for a great experience!“

“Great food and service! We 💜 going to Mel’s. Thanks Jovona for making it so special!“

“Friendly Staff, Great Service and Great Food!“

“great food, great service, clean and affordable“

“Hands down best breakfast around!“

“My family used the Game Room 2/23/25 for a Memorial Gathering for my brother, Andrew Clark. Though the reason for the occasion was a somber one, the Game Room was perfect in atmosphere, size, amenities, and decor! Food was top notch, service superior with our 2 bartenders who kept dishes clear and beverages flowing. Erin, the manager was a jewel to work with! She answered questions and offered suggestions and took every phone call with grace and sincerity. I would highly recommend Buck Shots Bar and Grill for any reason to get together with family and friends! Sheryl Greene, 2/25/25“

“I ordered on their website and did curbside pick up. It was ready quick. I checked everything before driving away, they forgot a fry so I called and told them. The girl on the phone was very nice and had someone bring out a fry within a minute!“

“Great Place. My complaint. NO BLUE CHEESE DRESSING. I Had Chicken Strawberry Salad once a week. Every now and then since they quit serving Bleu cheese. Never after today when We asked the server who to address our concerns to, 2 servers pointed to the owner who picked up our plates and pretended he couldn't talk English. RUDE“

“We sat out on the patio for dinner and it was warm and cozy. We have never been there before so we asked the waitress for her recs on appetizers. The Carne Asada Fries did NOT disappoint! My hubby liked the fish tacos and the rice and beans had so much flavor! Service was amazing and the food was great! Will definitely go back for more date nights.“

“I was flying solo this weekend and wanted a nice dinner and experience! Kruse's Deer Lake Inn did not disappoint. I chose from the Flavors of Fall on the menu (pick two) 😋 The stuffed shrimp was prepared perfectly (tender), and the baked shrimp and scallops were delicious. The pilaf pleasantly surprised me and was very good (pilaf is something I would have never ordered but it was the side for the pick two). I also had a Martha's Vineyard salad add tomatoes (not pictured)! I look forward to stopping in again soon!“

“Had a fun time here. The band was great, made some new friends. I will be back!“

“Some friends took us out for hospitality today and this was the first time I've been to this restaurant.
Sooooo many TV's to watch every football game.
My wife had a whiskey chicken wrap and I enjoyed a burger. Both were presented and cooked very good. We had 7 in our group and all of the food except for 1 of our guests came out together. The last was just about 10 min later. The place was packed, so I was shocked that most of the food came out together. The friends that brought us said they've never ordered something bad from here. I believe it!
I'm from the Howell area, so not sure how often I'll get out this way. But if I did, I'd come back!“

“Amazing food and great service“