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.“

“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!“

“Absolutely recommend this venue!! It’s truly such a captivating & unique experience! Definitely at the Top of my list of recommendations for my clients!“

“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!“

“This was our second time there. We did eat in the bar area this time as there was a large party of young ladies in the main dining area. We wanted to be able to hear our friends. The food once again was delicious. Our server Orlando, although very busy was attentive and our meals came out quickly and hot. We will return soon! 👍👍“

“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!“

“Hands down best breakfast around!“

“great food, great service, clean and affordable“

“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“