50 Best American Restaurants near Oakland

“The food is absolutely amazing. The staff is super friendly, courteous and quick whole place is running well. It’s a great place to have a cocktail or dinner. Highly recommend recommended.“

“Came here for my Wife’s Birthday and it was an amazing experience. Waitress and staff were extremely nice and friendly. They made my wife’s birthday feel extra special for her. The food was absolutely spectacular. We had gotten the Brisket Quesadilla and Turkey Sando as our main dishes. We had then gotten the Honk Kong French Toast as a dessert and it was all easily 5/5’s. Everything was delicious and made and cooked perfectly. Plenty of food for the price and amazing value and absolutely delicious. We’d easily recommend this place to anyone!“

“Great people, great food, and a great value. We really appreciate Mark and the food he makes. His growing community of culinary partners truly enriches the food scene in Southwest Michigan. Our family can't wait to see what they come up with next at The Flavor Lab MI!“

“Really good food and great staff 🤞🏻“

“They are the absolute best!“

“There is nothing nicer than walking into an establishment & greeted by an employee who genuinely smiles to assist you in whatever you need. Kevondre is that person! So exceptionally professional & sweet. A little bit of kindness goes a long way. This man definitely delivered! He truly made my day. So many people in the food industry have a gloom look about them. I wish there were more people in the world like him! Thank you again Kevondre for your professionalism & consistency. 💞“

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

“My #1 hometown favorite food besides eating in my Mom kitchen. Best soulvaki spice sandwich! I crave this when I am gone from Sterling Heights“

“I buy 15 coneys, every week, some times sliders, soup, always friendly service. Don't be mislead by the strip mall. Victors Coney Island is great! If your money, you'll never be lonely here, go a few times and you'll make friends! Great prices, yummy coffee!!“

“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 ⭐️“

“We were looking for a place to have lunch on the water. The patio table overlooking the creek was lovely. We shared the turkey reuben, delicious. We had a grouper taco as well which was amazing. I also had a cup of their James Beard award winning clam chowder. It was the best I’ve ever had, and my wife who doesn’t like chowder enjoyed it as well. We will be back!“

“We went to Bitter Tom’s for my birthday last night. Not only were the food & drinks amazing-especially the feta spinach dip. But the service was PHENOMENAL. Our waiter was Joe, he even joined us in eating the birthday cake we brought! And another waitress, Alyssa, was so friendly & helpful with my cake. She put it in the cooler, got candles for me, lit them, cut the cake, & helped box it back up. All without being asked or being our server. I was astounded. Perfect experience & i could not recommend more!“

“Very good just as I remembered from years ago,“

“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 such a wonderful experience at this spot recently. The food was absolutely delicious and felt like a truly hearty, comforting meal. Everything tasted fresh and was served with care.

I especially enjoyed the golden, crispy fish served with a perfectly bright lemon wedge on the side. The portions were generous and satisfying. I will definitely be back soon to try more of their menu.“

“I had Rasheed as my server tonight and the service was amazing. He made the night smooth and flawless! We ordered from his suggestions and the food was AMAZING. He makes this place even more worth coming back to! Highly recommend and ask for him as your server“

“We had 29 seniors eat here on Saturday, May 4th. The food was delicious and served fast! Gabby was our server. She was accomodating and very cordial. I highly recommend this restaurant and will return the next time we are in the area. Thanks for great service!“

“Great food and great staff! 10000% recommend stopping in“

“If I could give this more than five stars in service and atmosphere I would. The entire place was fully stylized to Ford, full of automotive trinkets and memorabilia. Matthew was absolutely awesome, and even got is a free dessert for my dad's birthday (the occasion we came here for). The food was also great. We will be back!“

“Great atmosphere and helpful staff! Anysha was amazing took good care of us and made sure everything was done perfectly ! I Recommend to anyone who likes good food and good entertainment!“

“Diverse menu with delicious choices. They also have a separate Vegan menu that looked equally as delicious. Great service and location. I loved how you can both eat in as well as pick up an order. Great food so I will definitely be back.“

“Fantastic staff and food! We love going to Victorias!“

“We hold our annual business dinner at TMH. We, as well as out guests, are always more than pleased with the food, drinks, atmosphere and service!“

“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“

“Best meatloaf I’ve had in a restaurant“

“Culver’s of Washington is one of the best fast food experiences every time I go. Taylor always offers me excellent service and great food. This chain really delivers in consistent quality and fantastic service from all team members all of the time! Couldn’t recommend it more.“

“Went to Savory Grill tonight (11/14/25). The food was fantastic! Staff so sweet. Great atmosphere and loved that "diner" feel. I miss the days of seeing people sit at the bar eating their food, talking with staff, and just enjoying it all. Great place. I wish it was closer to me. Thanks Savory Grill!“

“Seriously the best service… hands down best salads bowls. I always send the customers so yummy 🤤“

“Good food. Fun activity. Would go again.“

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

“Awesome burgers homemade buns. Just found out they have pizza, and its amazing. Taste close to Alibi dough. (Standard for best pizza in michigan to me.) This is a super close 2nd. Small cupped pepperoni, with those little grease pools. Amazing!!!! The bread is the bomb as well. More of a roll but damn are they great! I think the owner posted a picture of it and I wanted to eat it through the screen. So we ordered that night. Looking forward for the malt shop to be open in Rochester!!!!“

“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 was my first time visiting this Coney Island, and I had a great experience. I ordered at the walk-up window, and the lady who helped me was incredibly kind and friendly, making me feel very welcome. The restaurant looked clean and well-kept, both inside and out. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, and it was honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. I would definitely recommend this place—10/10!“

“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.“

“CK’s has been our favorite neighborhood place since they opened in 1998. Always good food and service in a fun atmosphere. Enjoying the patio is extra nice as is meeting friends for a game. They have a great tap list and happy hour and daily specials. The recent remodel looks great!“

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

“❤️Love the Pasties!!! Delicious❤️“

“I had an amazing experience at this cigar lounge, thanks to Lena, the general manager. From the moment we walked in, she made us feel genuinely welcome and comfortable. Her service was outstanding attentive, friendly, and truly above and beyond. Lena is a true professional, and she made our visit memorable. We’ll definitely be returning!“

“Nice people. Friendly atmosphere. Good food.😊😋“

“Outstanding food and service! We enjoyed Happy Hour and the bubbly drinks were spot on! It was an unexpected surprise and great seeing Manager Frank running the show - one of the best leaders in the industry! We will absolutely be back and also refer our guests from the Royal Park Hotel to visit R H House! Highly Recommended and wonderful atmosphere as well!“

“Food was great! Prices are reasonable. Will go back. Waitress was great and so was all the employees. Very friendly place. Monkey bread, oreo pancake awesome. Also had omelet and biscuit and gravy which was great. Specialty coffee was great and reasonable. Could go on but you get the point. ❤️“

“Great food, great drinks and a wonderful staff starting from the manager Wes greeting us at the door! Had a fun birthday celebration and will definitely be back!“

“My husband takes my sons to Nick’s for breakfast every weekend because it’s their favorite. I’ve taken them a couple times recently and I have to say that not only is the food great, but the staff is also amazing. They always remember us and no matter how busy they are, they are always smiling and always take the time to talk to us. Such a great family restaurant in our township. 🙂“

“Me and my best friend went to celebrate and have a little galentines dinner and it was perfect. It was Super Bowl night so the restaurant was almost empty and we got to stay there a while just chatting and enjoying their delicious food. We got the famous curly fries, pasta, pizza and their also famous pink cake. We enjoyed it all! And to top it off our server was extremely nice and so sweet, we really enjoyed coming here the vibes are immaculate! Definetely coming back!“

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

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

“First time I have been and my breakfast was phenomenal. Food was awesome and loved the Atmosphere“

“We had burgers for dinner on a busy Friday night. They were so delicious we kept raving about them. But the reason I feel compelled to write a review is that our server was so kind and attentive. Bobbi E. deserves some extra recognition. Her warmth and kindness made our dining experience so enjoyable.“

“Went to Rochester Bistro last weekend, taking clients as our guests. The entire staff did a wonderful job, food was outstanding, attention to detail. Overall an excellent experience. Thanks so much for making our evening special!! We will be back.“

“Not gonna lie... kinda felt wrong drinking amazing beer in a McDonald's play place... j/j kinda. Our server, didn't catch her name was awesome, not a single complaint and nothing but anything positive to say about her. We dined in on 7/11/26 and were led to a section where there was a group made primarily of kids (def out#ed kids to adults or seemed that way) which seems odd for a brewery, yes grif makes amazing food and they dont want to exclude anyone from enjoying theyre amazing brew and food but like dang... as a parent maybe rethink where you're taking your kids. I really would rather not hear your velocorapters screeching as they run around yer tables as you speak of nothing of importance... thats kinda mean and I meant it... not deleting it.

Our server was awesome, sorry I dont remember her name, brunette with ponytail. Prolly not gonna help. She was awesome. Helped source a fifth of the flying buffalo bourbon and a thing of doppel gangger. Again everything was awesome, truf burger was cooked to med like a pro. Flavor was outstanding. Staff outstanding. Great experience.

Stop bringing your kids to an adult evening getaway“