50 Best American Restaurants near Independence

“Best ribs I’ve had in a long time, great food decent service prices are in line with other good pub food places we will be back!“

“Best food in the town love the food“

“The staff was nice and fun, me and my son ordered the seafood gumbo, the crab and crawfish étouffée, and the fried catfish, the gumbo’s flavor was comforting and had a kick, the étouffée was nice and spicy and the catfish’s skin was crispy and the meat was tender. The owner is very nice and personally makes sure you have everything you need. I will come back to this restaurant many times.“

“Thank you Melinda for making our dinner experience wonderful once again. We've been coming here for nearly 20 years and we love it every time, absolutely never disappointed. Thank you for making my birthday celebration dinner special. As always we will be back.“

“I’ve been going to Wall for over 40 years. It’s now my Kids Favorite Place. Make sure you get the chili cheese fries and the soup for winter. Deanna really makes the place. Cash only. You won’t be disappointed.“

“So let me start of saying I do not leave reviews barely ever, but this restaurant right here is just amazing. Especially the server Lisa. You will be super lucky if you get her to serve you. She is on top of stuff. She was quick loving always has a smile on her face. This is my second time here and this is now my favorite restaurant. She even went as far as asking if I wanted her to butter my French toast for me and when I was done she even put everything in to go containers. I also was a pain and wanted to eat outside where there is two tables but not frequently used so there is nothing on the tables like jelly sugar menus etc. She goes out of her way to set it up for me with a smile on her face. The food is excellent I got French toast and county skillet and man the food is amazing for a decent price. You get better food and a lot more food for the price of a McDonald's meal. Seriously you have to try this out. Ask for Lisa I assure you, you will not regret it. Tell her tija said hi“

“1st time...won't be the last🕺🎊👍“

“They are the absolute best!“

“Best restaurant around with the great food! Breakfast is my favorite there!“

“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.“

“Awesome restaurant great food and the owner is a great man.“

“A good option, very popular wtih a traditional crowd. Specials every day. Pepper soup on Tuesdays is delicious Traditioal dinner with a quality menu and experienced cooks and service“

“I had the homemade pasty and it was so delicious!! The carrot cake was moist and delicious!! Definitely coming back!!“

“great breakfast, friendly staff 😎“

“We LOVED the Reuben eggs rolls. My husband and I shared them and it was filling enough to be a meal for us. We each had a happy hour drink and so for the two of us, our total bill was $22. Not bad! We also got to sit outside by the “waterfall”. Bitter Tom’s is a great local restaurant.“

“We are regulars at Stuffed Bun and can’t imagine not spending our Sunday morning with them. The food is always excellent and the staff make us feel like family. The food is delicious and portions are generous. A few of our favorites are the country omelette, breakfast burrito, cinnamon pancakes and chicken Greek salad. 5 stars ⭐️“

“Great place I have lot birthday holiday party memories there. Great staff and great food.“

“Our go to spot for the soups n salads...Staff is cool and takes care of you...Just a cool little spot for some home cooking....“

“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.“

“They came to our hosptial for nurses week. It was so good! Highly recommend and they did great with the large crowds 😊“

“Had a random stop to this Coney during some volunteer work in the area and I was very happy to stop in. Food was great and would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for some great coney that taste like that classic Top Detroit coney spots but out in Pontiac Michigan. Great service, great attitude, great food, even had to tip the waiter who helped because the attention and service was on point off top!!!!“

“Stopped into Alberts today for a burger an fries. Great food! Excellent and friendly service, and a decent price. What more could you ask for! Stop by when you are in Auburn Hills. You can even eat inside unlike some of the other local places!“

“This is a great store! You feel welcome as you get greeted in. A lot of customers are known by name, and you can tell the owners care and get to know everyone. This place has probably over 1000 different varieties of spirits and if they don't have what you're looking for they'll get it for you. The owners are still chipping away at renovating but it's coming together nicely.“

“Our favorite meeting place. There’s something very comfortable about being greeted by name. Reliable food. Regular, cheerful staff. Been coming here for almost 40 years.“

“I haven't been here in a few years. our burgers were great. we will be back soon for the wonderfully priced fish dinners“

“go there and they are amazing food is good and the service is real good even the owner is so humble love going over there when I have my free Sundays from work #1 place for me“

“The staff was amazing and so welcoming when you come up to the window and drive through. The food was amazing and you get your food so fast that is great.the prices are great deals. Also the team that is working Friday May 16th do keep up the great work and I will be back and recommending this location to friend's and family.“

“Great experience. Service, food and surroundings were over the top. Porkchop was the best I have ever had. Definitely will be back. Menu changes every two weeks.“

“Have a good night of poker while you benefit a local charity. It is a double WIN!“

“This reimagining of Ripples of the Lakes restaurant is a very pleasant place with a great atmosphere for friends, family, and even business dinners. If you remember the old location, the bar has been extended quite a bit many with many more bar side seats compared to before.
My wife and I found the food to be exceptional, although at a very exceptional price for what was provided.
The staff was friendly and very helpful, although I'm not sure all of them completely understood English, as we did have some conversational issues with some of them.
Overall, this is a very nice place with quality food and a nice atmosphere, I would recommend a dinner here anytime if price is no concern.“

“First time coming here
Came with some of the guys I work with that really like this place
Staff was very friendly
Food made fresh to order pretty quickly
Tasted Good & nice sized portions
Very fair prices“

“Good food selection good people“

“This is a hidden gem, great choice of food, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The ladies serving at the bar are amazing, I always leave looking forward to my next visit.“

“Great restaurant went in on a Sunday me my wife and kids they had a party of more then 35 people they still took us in with no questions and we where treated really well, food was quick and tasted really good will definitely use them as my family diner thank you guys.“

“Amazing experience. Our new place & it's super cozy❤❤❤“

“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!“

“We came here for a rehearsal dinner and we were in a private room. I was surprised that everything was on point, even with the restaurant being so busy . The food was delicious. Myra and Ashley were our waitresses and they were on top of everything . They even helped set up . We definitely will be coming back 😀“

“Friendly waitress and great with guiding us on our first visit. We had a bowl and a warp, both were delicious. The fresh hot pita was AMAZING!! We ordered the loaded hummus to go, it looks divine!“

“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!“

“Red Knapps is a good comfort food restaurant with some surprisingly wonderful, more formal dishes to offer as well. This is our go-to place when nothing else appeals to us. The atmosphere has a genuinely tasteful feel with paneled walls, coved ceilings, and large pictures of horses here and there. The bar area is often well attended, and I believe that televised sports are on the televisions.
Wait Staff is ALWAYS very nice, pleasant, and efficient. There has never been a time that we've been disappointed or unhappy with our service nor our food.“

“Outstanding coney. So much more than franks!! I would absolutely pass other coneys to come here! Trust me it's double the quality for half the price... to support the nicest people. ❤️“

“My husband and I have been coming here every week for awhile & we have left happy & full every single time. The menu has something for everyone & the waitresses are beyond wonderful.“

“Awesome restaurant great food and the owner is a great man.“

“very friendly service. always great food and get you thee best slushie. amazing gem right here😍“

“something was forgotten in my order, I called and your manager corrected it quickly! He is great and went above and beyond!“

“Delicious!! I've tried the beef and chicken. Both were great.“

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

“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!“