37 Best American Restaurants near Erie

“I had the beast burger deluxe on a homemade bun. Best burger I've ever had. It was cooked to perfection (medium). John was our congenial server. The atmosphere is homey, very comfortable! I cannot believe I've driven by this hidden gem for years! 1st time here and I will definitely return!!“

“First time at Manhattan's. Really came for the Reuben but ended up getting their Carnegie. The sandwich was big and was split between the two of us. Started off with the French Onion soup. Best I've had in Toledo. The corned beef and pastrami on the sandwich was generous and delicious. The pickled green tomato was a crunchy surprise. Free parking right next door was a bonus. Will definitely be headed back soon to try their Reuben.“

“One of my favorite restaurants! Last night I tried a half order of the roasted beet and carrot salad which was huge and sooo good! I always order the Asian Cauliflower because I don’t think anything could ever top that dish!“

“LOVE THIS PLACE, WE GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO GO THERE EVERY YEAR“

“Great homemade food & wait staff“

“The food is all good, but you all need to try the build your own bowls! So many choices and no other restaurant in town can beat their selection or the quality of the food. So good!“

“We had Staci that’s always there waitress ? she was excellent. This was the first time here and we loved all The food we ordered and Def will be going back.“

“This is my favorite place for lunch. Bartender is friendly and supplies great service. Thier homemade soups are delicious and the chicken is tender and juicy. In fact I love everything on the menu! I love thier "wine Wednesdays"!“

“EVERYTHING!!!! GREAT FOOD& AWESOME STAFF“

“Great food at 90's prices!

It's a bit off the beaten path, but we're so glad we could try this joint. It has a super small-town feel to it, and all of the food was excellent. The staff here seem to enjoy what they do and know many of the regulars. The menu has a surprising variety of dishes as well.“

“Probably the best restaurant I have been to there food is amazing also best cold slaw I ever had“

“10/10 service with our server Naomi at the monroe Bj in In toledo ohio. The food was cook to perfection and served out timely! The staff was nice overall will definitely be coming back again! 😊“

“THIS is what a diner should be! Quick friendly service, great coffee, and delicious food (without paying an arm and a leg). To top it off, they have a functioning jukebox ? (only accepts dollar bills, btw).

NOTE ‐ they do NOT accept any credit or debit cards. Cash only. Just stop at an ATM first. It's worth it. ?“

“Good first time visit. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was really nice inside and had more of a restaurant vibe instead of a Bar so that was really nice. French Dip had a really good flavor and the BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger was cooked perfectly and was still juicy even though i said well done. The bun on the bugets and french dip held together nicely. Ribs where really flavorful and tender pulled the rib meet off with a fork. Pretzel bites and the deep fried cheese chunks where surprisingly good as where the nachos. Only complaint is the chicken we got was very dry and salad had only lettuce in it but besides it was a really nice first visit. Almost forgot get the homemade chips over the fries they are really tasty.“

“The Open Faced Prime Rib sandwich, was the best I have had since Red Wells closed their doors. The meat is so flavorful. My waitress Karley who was the sweetest thing, told me they slow roast the meat then slice it. We had the Hocus Pocus Marg flight. Sooo cute and so yummy. The place is gorgeous.“

“Always solid. Attentive and friendly staff. My go-to diner.“

“My husband and I had dinner here before a concert at the Toledo zoo. I had looked at the menu online but I didn't realize it was Barcelona night, so I was a little disappointed because I was looking forward to the regular menu online. (My mistake)
We decided to stay and give a try & I must say the tapas was some of the best creations I ever had! We thoroughly enjoyed the Spanish wine and all the different small plates we ordered! So many wonderful flavors!! Hope there's a good show at the Zoo next year so we can eat at your fine establishment again!!
Thank you!“

“had the Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Gravy was Average but the biscuits were from a can. When you can peel layers its from a can. you can do better than that. you could buy a flat of biscuits better than the canned version.“

“Just visited River’s Edge at Carrington for the first time since 2020. And it did not disappoint! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. Kudos to Kayla and her team!“

“Hands down, my favorite restaurant ever. You just can't go wrong with a Big Boy, with tarter sauce on it, and a side of crispy fries. I have ordered the same thing every time since I was a kid. If I see a Big Boy while out doing things, I make it a point to stop in for a bite. They never disappoint. The service is always fast and friendly, and the prices are right!

Kid-friendliness: Great selections on their kids menu“

“Great lunch menu. Awesome prices for the amount of food. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be back.“

“Been here multiple times and they always give me a reason to come back! Great customer service, the cooks are always nice and generous. Got an order of chilli cheese fries and 20 wings for 20 bucks, I originally ordered 15. You can’t beat that! My only wish is that they stayed open later! ?“

“Excellent! From the food to the service. The prices are reasonable and the music and atmosphere made all of this together a total hit. In an unassuming strip mall, we also drove right by! We will definitely be back!“

“We stopped here on the way home from Detroit today. Intentionally searched for an automotive themed restaurant to eat at. We sat at the bar and fell in love with the place! Our bartender, Delilah, and a young man who I assume to be a shift manager held conversations with us-telling us about the restaurant, the food options, local history, etc. Such a great experience! Typically customer service is hit or miss in the world anymore, but we did not experience that here. Top notch! Food was great and the mixed drinks were amazing!“

“Today we had a Birthday Lunch at The American Diner for our Sweet Friends, Luella and Karen. Stephanie was our awesome waitress!...there were 16 of us! The food was delicious! It was a wonderful lunch with wonderful friends! ...FYI...They have a large room in the back of the restaurant for your groups or parties.“

“Highly recommend reserving a table at Brim House for brunch! Warm and welcoming service from all the staff -- from the hostess to the server to the woman who brought out the meal. Everything we ordered was delicious -- tasty brioche French toast, excellent chicken and waffles, even the bacon was perfect. The restaurant has stylish booths and large windows for pleasant views of the city. Best brunch we've had in a long time -- thank you!“

“Good food. Very generous portions. Freindly and speedy service. GREAT value.“

“Stopped here on a detour to visit the nearby Luna Pier beach on the Lake Erie shore. Great, friendly, but not overbearing service. Good food with generous portions“

“Great food and great service“

“My kids and I really enjoyed our lunch today. The seating outside was great for views, our food was delicious and the service was A+ !“

“Great diner...Great food! Hubby loved ribs; fish & chips were delicious; coleslaw was yummy. Excellent waitstaff. Our new, favorite place for breakfast and dinner. Will try lunch next time.“

“We went to Mancys for lunch. It was great. The prices were reasonable. The steak was cooked to perfection and very tender. The Yukon potatoes were very good with the seasoning on the potatoes. Service was very good as well. Try their Lunch.“

“Atmosphere is better than your average bar, with a cozy corner for the holiday season. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the Rib McSammich; it was smoky, the perfect heat, and the pickles/onions hit just right. My partner had the Mac and cheese, and she destroyed it. The cook(s) deserve all the praise. Absolutely blindsided my expectations for bar food. Service was prompt and drinks were strong! But not too strong :)“

“I LOVE TONYDOGS!!! Staff is so friendly and helpful sweetest girls ever. Honestly best hotdogs ever, might as well have created the hotdog. I’m currently eating this delicacy RIGHT NOW and you should too. Homemade ketchup?? AMAZING. Homemade rootbeer?? SO FREAKING GOOD. Rootbeer float? THE BEST. I’m never going anywhere else for a chili dog ever again as long as they’re around.“

“Very good cooking. Ordered cubed steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, cabbage and cornbread. So tender and tasteful. Also got the peach cobbler- which was yummy. It was very busy when I got there but they greeted me immediately and took my order. It was out within about 10-15 min. Highly recommend!!“

“Love ideal hotdog! Best chili Mac hands down! Staff is the best here! Clean place awesome food.Great chili dogs! Great omelets! Great everything. Looking for a classic diner with great food stop in. Been around forever. They need to sell ideal hotdog merch. One of the best restaurants in Toledo.“