50 Best American Restaurants near Independence

“I would 10/10 recommend this place. Our wait staff was super friendly and got us whatever we needed. We even had 2 separate people waiting on us. The ambiance is cool with all the signs and designed tiles on the ceiling. If you're looking for some good bar food this is the place.“

“Food was really good and our server Brooklyn was extremely helpful. It was our first time in and she explained everything and answered any questions we had. The ribs were excellent!!!Kid-friendliness: Very laid back, many kids dining while we were there.“

“Amazing service, absolutely delicious food. Brunch/Lunch and Dinner. The Auburn Hills/Pontiac area is lucky to have this gem. Check it out if you haven’t!!“

“Always a great experience, food is spot on bullseye, the staff is always beyond polite. I call it like I see it and Mel's brings it everytime. I have been there many times and I will be back again!Thanks Mel's! Keep up the excellent work!“

“Friendly Staff, Great Service and Great Food!“

“Very good food! Super cool concept I love the outdoor/ hunting theme this place has. Plenty of varsity of items to choose from and super good pricing with very friendly staff. I was in and out during prime time dinner on a Saturday night within an hour which was super impressive considering the place was packed. Highly recommendParking: Plenty of parking in the lot“

“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“

“Great food and great service!“

“We come in at least once 4 times a year and have NEVER been disappointed. We can tell that this business has worked very well holding up their much deserved reputation. We are always excited to see the specials for the day and the desert is to die for. We will be back !!!“

“Best service! The manager, Victoria, went out of her way to make my parties experience a positive one. Will definitely be back with family and friends. Can’t wait for holiday drinks and dinner! Thank you Victoria!“

“My husband and I had an Awesome experience at this restaurant today. It was a very fast and busy place☺️ My husband and I waited 15mins. to be seated and sat at the counter bar next to the cashier. They had asked if we wanted to seat there or table. We had Janet as a waitress who was super accommodating. And I had the special ribeye steak and egg special! Let me tell you that ribeye was so juicy and large. I would definitely try this place out ! This is now our go to place for brunch?“

“Gave this place a try I was Impressed staff is great menu lots of great things to try prices are very reasonable“

“Arrived after 3pm for a snack - sooooo many wonderful choices! For our first visit to Ellen's Bakery & Cafe we had bumpy chocolate and golden buttercream (w/sprinkles) cupcakes to share. Each outstanding! The buttercream used on both was the most perfect creamy, sweet blend. And the deep chocolate coating covering the buttercream bump was our favorite. Both cupcakes were "Best in Class!" We understand that next week the Cafe will be featuring a fresh asparagus salad with a poached egg atop so we'll be back earlier in the day, and maybe for breakfast, too! Next visit, when we are heading straight home right afterwards, we'll be taking Ellen's made-in-store butter pecan ice cream with us to try. I understand it's amazing!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Friendly service Excellent draft selections as well food options. Tasty perogi plate with a hazy IPA hit the spot.“

“You can always count on the food being good.“

“OMG delicious! This is my second visit here and it's gotta be the best breakfast in the area. That French toast was delicious. I would say def ask for extra cream cheese sauce it's worth it. And my bf loved the country fried steak! Highly recommend. It's a cute little brunch place with wonderful staff.“

“Drive by this place 2x a day for 15 years and decided to stop. The restaurant is pretty clean and very nicely decorated. I really liked the tile work on wall. Since it was my first time I ordered something safe ( a BELT) and my wife ordered a slim jim sandwich. They were both pretty good. I'll stop in and try it again in the future.“

“We had lunch here after our Mother’s funeral at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Willow was our server and she was absolutely wonderful! She made a very sad day brighter. The food was hot and delicious! The gazpacho was fresh and one of the best I’ve ever had! Everyone in our party enjoyed every dish. Thank you for an excellent meal and thank you Willow for taking such great care of us!❤️“

“The Tap burger sliders are fire! This bar has come along way from when they first opened. Always improving, always hiring quality help, always a good time.Kid-friendliness: This place caters to kids but it is still definitely a bar. No language restrictions or kids meal specials. I brought my 8 and 6 year olds and they always ask when we're going back.Ha!“

“BEST LITTLE PLACE IN TOWN!!! My sister and I stopped in this past Sunday. The owner and all of her staff are completely awesome, very kind, efficient, smiles everywhere, loved the atmosphere and service. The food is definitely tremendously delicious! I will be going back for more! Thank you Drayton Cafe!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great customer service! Great food! They are always smiling! Always happy to see you! The drive through is very convenient & it’s the cutest place when you can eat inside!“

“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....“

“Fino’s is the place to go - breakfast, lunch or dinner. You really cannot find better quality, tasty food. I feel like I am eating family cooked food.Musts: saganaki cheese, greek salad, lamb chops, and rib eye.Everyone should try this place, nicest people.“

“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.“

“Great staff, good food, and amazing cake. This is a local gem.“

“Friday night! Time to dine out, right. We were in the mood for Italian and specifically, pasta! My girlfriend and I hadn't visited Palazzo Di Bocce and decided to try it out. After checking the restaurant website I called to make 5pm reservations as recommended. We drove over a little before 5pm and arrived in good time. The funny part is that there were only two other people there and the place is huge! None-the-less, we checked in and were seated immediately. We didn't wait five minutes before Cheyenne, our server, took our drink order and provided menus and wine selection information. She was very helpful throughout the evening. We ordered an appetizer of Bruschetta which was tasty and a little different from the same dish at other restaurants. My girlfriend ordered the Carbonara with a house salad and I ordered the Chicken Marsala with a helping of the Mushroom Soup. When I asked Cheyenne about the soup she confidently told me it would be the best I've ever eaten and she was right! It was delicious! I questioned her regarding wine choices, as I'm not very familiar with Italian wines. She suggested a Sangiovese that was pretty good and at a fair price. As we ate, a gentleman (server) would politely remove unwanted dishes from the table. Both meals were very good - although I think the mashed potatoes were out of a box. Frankly, I thought the Carbonara was much better than my Marsala! Following our meal we enjoyed desert and coffee - also very good. The cannoli I had was the best I'd had in years. (The shells are made fresh and not filled until ordered. So, rather than the typical soggy shell, it was nice and crunchy and of exceptional flavor!) The venue began filling up as we enjoyed our meal and the surroundings are beautiful. Service was excellent. We will return I'm sure and include a round of Bocce!“

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! My husband (a Navy Veteran) suggested we try Buck Shots for dinner. I called to ask about Veterans Day specials, 25% off. Just before 6pm we walked in, 5 minute wait, we liked it immediately! Our waiter, Jeff, was very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. We ordered the loaded fries, loaded tots and chicken bowl. OH MY GOODNESS, everything was delicious! We will definitely go back again!“

“I live in Holly but needed to travel to Waterford a few times this month. I always stop here for 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy......they are the best within 50 miles of their location... Really!!...stop in and try them....I guarantee you'll be “

“What an amazing experience!Loved the atmosphere, open layout, large tv's, pull tabs, keno...We ordered the fries which were delicious..The nachos NO JOKE WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! (Listen I'm a nacho freak) They had so much flavor, crispy chips until the last one. Perfrct amount of each topping.We also ordered the steak quesadillas, which we were unhappy with. The steak seemed to be over cooked and tough. (Hey it happens no biggie)The flavors were great, music was great, staff was fast, efficient and friendly.“

“We had my niece's baby shower here. We received top-notch service from booking to end. The menu has a good variety, they are accommodating and the food was superb. The staff was helpful, friendly, and attentive. Holly and Ashley are the absolute best. The place was beautiful, I will be using them for future “

“had a blast last night. the 80's band totally rocked. great staff great atmosphere LOTS OF FUN“

“The split pea and ham soup is absolutely my favorite soup! just ordered a gallon of it so i can have whenever I need! If you haven't tried this place, do it NOW! So good!“

“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 ⭐️“

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

“My recent experience at Albert's Coney Grill was marked by a delightful combination of excellent offerings and service. The restaurant's laid-back and friendly atmosphere, paired with attentive staff, created the perfect setting for an enjoyable dining experience. Albert's Coney Grill's commitment to consistently delivering quality and satisfying options was evident throughout the visit. Whether you're seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Albert's Coney Grill is a reliable choice that offers both exceptional options and attentive service. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to savor more of their delightful offerings!“

“I had given a raving review to this place until tonight when Miranda started handling things. Our food was cold, cold, cold, and Miranda tried to turn the tables as if it were our fault. Shocking a bit, but her terse defensive manner was the first red flag that she sucked at her job once she was told about the awful experience we had. She was hateful and rude and made excuses and blamed us for their short comings in the kitchen.Did you know that at Billy's Tip-n- Inn YOU'RE expected to make sure everything is okay before you leave? That's what she said. E.g. We should, as patrons, do they're job and make sure things are thoroughly cooked. ?They lost two regular customers.“

“My husband, in-laws and myself just got home from the wild game spotlight dinner with Chef William and Chef Alex. To say it was amazing is an understatement. The food was fantastically perfect and had all the flavors! We look forward to returning so we can try the regular menu! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate in this event with you.“

“The best breakfast and lunches around! Friendly staff and atmosphere. Fast and fresh food.“

“This is one of those places that you come across and you put a checkmark in your brain to visit again, and we have now at least 5 times since our first visit a few months ago. Nice and clean restraunt and friendly staff. Food prices are surprisingly affordable and the quality of the food is top notch. One of the few places I can get actually good tasty bacon unlike many that are turning to using the junk microwavable thin plastic looking junk bacon. I always like to leave some constructive criticism on my stellar reviews because no one or no business is perfect including myself so I would say their ice cream parlor although a great idea the ice cream tasted stale and like it's been sitting in the deep freeze awhile. It prob has as I doubt right now their going thru it very fast. I'd shut that down when ice cream season is over as the ice cream wasn't good. And the hours (due to lack of help) could be better but I understand they need to find someone to work to get back to normal better hours so I won't fault them for that. If your looking for a clean cozy warm and welcoming place to eat any meal this should be on your list. No thrills but solid good quality food and service. Def will continue to be a repeat customer as long as this place continues to consistently impress!“

“Food was superb. Great prices, Great Portions, and Great Service. Go here all the time and food is ALWAYS consistently great. Highly recommend this restaurant that won't empty your wallet and guaranteed to FILL your Stomach!! ❤️❤️????⛄“

“The food was good, and the service was outstanding. I had the club sandwich, and my two friends had breakfast items. I would highly recommend this place for a wuick meal at decent prices. Everything also looked really clean, neat, and taken care of. Definely a good place to take the kids out for a hamburger.“

“My favorite place to eat in Ortonville! The family that owns this restaurant is just wonderful. I can't count how many times we've eaten here, and every part of our experience has been fantastic every time. I try something new each time I order, however, I've never ordered anything but the Mexican cuisine (the cheese chili rillenos are my favorite) . Recently I saw a comment on a local FB page bragging about their Greek Salad, so I ordered one. The salad was put together beautifully, but the dressing!!!!.....omg the dressing was IT! It was hands-down the best Greek Salad I've ever had. This talented family nails Mexican cuisine & Greek. I'm looking forward to finish trying the rest of their amazing menu! -Suzy Camp JB's BBQ“

“Very friendly staff, efficient and excellent food.Highly recommended the Green Apple.“

“Excellent food as always, competent help, fast service, no waiting and overall a good worthwhile experience!“

“Quick/Friendly Service. Great prices for quality, great tasting food.“

“Always awesome, staff and managment. First choice restaurant in white lake .“

“I have truthfully not been here in quite sometime but I have such a positive memory from the last time I ate here. The food, service, timeliness of food served, as well as atmosphere/overall vibe all amazing. Impossible to forget there mac n cheese. Will be going here soon and updating accordingly with pics!Dietary restrictions: They will accommodateParking: Lots of options“

“Picked this spot by random as it was close to our hotel. Ordered breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious and large portions! Our server was very nice and I was blown away that we were asked if we wanted a coffee for the road. Never have I been asked that and thought it was exceeding what’s expected for customer service. We are Canadian so it will be awhile before we return, but definitely will be back if we’re ever in the area.“