21 Best American Restaurants near Elmira

“The only Gravy I’ll eat is on their MEATLOAF 😏 the menu is great but the specials are a MUST-TRY! Great staff too!“

“We enjoyed a marvelous dinner and experience sitting at the bar and having Danielle as our bartender. It is so enjoyable to have a great night out with good food, good cocktails, and good service! Thank you for a memorable night out!“

“Great place! Good food great service“

“This is a sweet hidden treasure right here in Gaylord. They offered many selections of icecream. We were having a hard time getting my grandson to pick a flavor and they were quick to offer him a tiny taste to help him decide. The service was quick, the place was clean and pricing great.“

“Love eating there“

“My mom and I were just in to eat dinner on the 4th around 6:30pm we had the prime rib which was absolutely delicious. The appetizer was delicious and the drinks were ice cold. The highlight of it all was our server Sarah, she was very nice and her customer service was impeccable. we will definitely be back just from her service alone.“

“Great owners, great drinks and great customers. Always have a great time at Karma Taproom.“

“Always stop when up north. Either at Clare or Gaylord. Excellent product and choices.“

“It was my first time coming back to Abe‘s after a couple years and it was a good experience. There were just two of us and we sat in the bar area at a booth. Our server was pretty experience and it seemed like he had been there for a while, so that was good and he gave us a great experience and recommendations. We got the two for 25 with the cheeseburger wontons and I got the 6 ounce steak and then the cheeseburger option that just got added the cheeseburger wontons were good. Nothing amazing but still good. I enjoyed my steak even though there was a little bit of fatty piece to it. I just cut around it and I really like the mashed potatoes and broccoli either way. We also got the dollar which for $.50 more you can add a flavor. The service and food were good overall my only suggestion is that perhaps this location could benefit from an update as it appears to still have the early 2010s aesthetic with the high school teams montages on the walls. Even a few little facelifts here and there would be helpful to bring it into 2026..“

“We had such a great experience at Stein Eriksen's that we ate there two nights in a row. To start, the decor is Alpine, a perfect fit overlooking the slopes. Scott, the host, greeted us so warmly and checked in to make sure everything was going well. Its team members like this that create an experience that is memorable! They were absolutely booked on the holiday weekend, but service was seamless. Mark and Tim were both attentive servers and knew the menu well. The Alpine inspired menu was delicious and fitting for the setting.“

“Yo! That Sunnyside is the nectar of the Gods! Great food, great folks, delicious beverages.“

“We came in on a Tuesday & were sat right away. Our server, Andrea, was excellent and had great service. The food was nothing short of top notch!! French onion soup is a must try, and their grilled cheese is exceptional!! Everything was great & we will definitely be back again. We have eaten at every restaurant at the resort and this is by far the best!!“

“Great good & great service!“

“Food was amazing. I got a pork taco and loved it. Service was awesome. I will definitely make this a go to spot. Thank you for great service and Excellent food.“

“I visit this place every time my family comes to Gaylord. We always get great food and fantastic service. I wish they would open a place in middle Tennessee.“

“Food was good. We started with the wings, which were hotter than I was expecting, 4/10 spicy in my book but white people beware. I had a normal cheeseburger, which was a bit dry but that's my fault for getting it well done - it seems the cooks traded moistness for form, and the burger certainly had good form. The fish and chips I'm told was tender. Finished the meal with the brownie sundae, which was good.

Service was quick, not too long of a wait on the food. Our server, Ben, had consistently good timing when checking on our table and even gave me an extra water when he noticed I was drinking a lot.

Atmosphere is good, calm, no need for reservation.

P.S. Lake Street Pub has better burgers and if you want to make moist burger, I suggest adding Worcestershire to the recipe and pouring beer on during the cooking process(soon after you flip).“

“It was expensive and we had our little tea cup yorkie with us that the young kid wouldn't let us bring in even if we held it the whole time. So one had to go in for the food and we had to eat outside. The food truck on the other side of the sky bridge had a good selection, reasonable prices, and plenty of picnic tables to eat at“

“my family stopped at this store on the way home from vacationing. the food was amazing but we loved our server,Sarah.she was so warm and friendly and radiates joy. my grandson said he wished we lived near here not just for the great food but because Sarah was so nice.“

“The place was packed so service was slow. It was very friendly, just slow.
Had the brisket platter! Wow. Flavor was mouthwatering. And a very nice portion too.
Side of coleslaw was good but the smoked beans were great. Had a bourbon flavor to them.
Great great place, even if you need to wait a bit.“

“What a wonderful Big Boy experience!! We loved everything about it!!“

“My husband and I visited the Gaylord location on Friday February 28th 2025 and had a great experience. Our server was extremely busy and still managed to reach all our needs. Brooke did an amazing job!“