50 Best American Restaurants near Oshtemo

“This place is such a great little local gem! I always have a great experience! Breakfast and lunch only, awesome servers, inexpensive, good food, not open on Sundays...very small town feel all around. Good group of regulars. It's definitely a favorite!“

“My first time dining at Brick and Brine was tonight. The food and ambiance was fabulous and Travis and Mike were amazing and knowledgeable servers. Looking forward to dining there again.“

“4x4 grill did not deceive me at all. i was even better than i expected. the wings i ordered was incredible, the fries as well, and i got a free drink because it was monday. the hamburgers were amazing, too, according to my friends.
the lady that took out order and took take of our table was extremely nice as well.“

“Best spinach pie EVER!!!!!“

“Came in from out of town and made sure to check out a hockey themed bar being a live long hockey fan. Burger was good despite me not being super hungry. Service was great and our bartender/waitress was great. Only issue was this loud drunk couple swearing and yelling loudly at the bar, throwing F bombs and loudly calling people pussies. I watched the bartender tell him to tone it down a few times but the guy was just a loud belligerent drunk. I am no prude but I don’t go to a restaurant to listen to that. This was at 7:00 not 10:30. Glad I didn’t bring young children with me as that would have been an issue. Loved the place other than that.“

“Amazing food, dining experience, delicious drinks. Great service. 10/10“

“I love this place! I went with my family. I got the chicken strips, yum. Do yourself a favor and get anything that requires ranch. I want to be buried with this ranch! I tried my sister's goulash and that was tasty.
Our server was named Nadyia. She was sweet to us, attentive, and honestly really kind. I hope she's my server next time.“

“Great people great food just an overall great place to eat“

“This sports bar has a good menu and lots of drink choices. There are plenty of things for the non-meat eaters as well.\nThe day I was there, the weather was nice and our group sat up on the terrace. \nThis is a great place to watch a game; lots of TV screens and plenty of beverages and snacks (or more).\nGood location close to K College and WMU.“

“We drive 2 hours for their food! Excellent service and the best tasting food. Every thing is amazing.“

“top we est very goo there“

“Food was amazing! Burmese Pork and the dip trio won the night. Daughter loved her Salmon too. Had a reservation and was seated right away by a very nice young lady. Waiter was training and will be very good with a little more practice.“

“My first time eating at a Culver’s and as a person who has spent her entire adult life in marketing and sales I highly recommend. The service was amazing and the food was awesome. I especially want to give a shout out to Evan who took our order; he was a pleasure to meet, kind and brings value to the entire team. Every one was super friendly and sent me home with a concrete to eat later. Thank so much for everything you all did to make my first time such a wonderful and memorable experience. I pray God continues to bless you all! 💜💜💜“

“The food and atmosphere make you look forward to returning before the meal is even over.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the wonderful chance to visit The Cove Lakeside Bistro and wow — what an experience! From the moment you walk in, those wall-to-wall windows and the lake view just take your breath away. The menu is completely scratch-made, with options for vegan, gluten-free, or any allergy accommodations you might need. The Lobster Cobb and the coconut-crusted cod and chips are definite must-haves. Whether it’s a date night, special occasion, or just a casual dinner with an unbeatable view, The Cove delivers every time. Highly recommend signing up for Millennium Rewards too — you don’t want to miss their specials and events!“

“Awesome healthy dining. I loved it!“

“They were able to fit in our large party at the last minute! Servers were super friendly and food was great.“

“I had my first meal there on 12/21/24, excellent food! I will return!“

“Quality and delicious. Will be returning.“

“Nanny’s is a great family owned restaurant, service is great and portions are huge. Always a favorite for us. We enjoy a mimosa and Bloody Mary on the patio in the warm months.“

“We had a large table, a last minute reservation. Fletchers was fantastic! Claire served our team with the experience of an
20 year server (only she is only 17) and built such amazing relationships with our group, joking around with us by the end of the evening. Claire really made our night. Thank you for a fabulous time!“

“I have to apologize to Josies. I was able to get the actual phone number for their location! So sorry for my previous post! I am here now waiting for my shrimp and f grits, and fried green tomatoes, and dressing!“

“I have had a little trouble figuring out how to leave a review but I am passionate about sharing how wonderful Zeb’s is. The food is excellent, I have tried most everything! The service is the best! Shelly, Grace, Natalie, Keegan, Brady make this my favorite spot! Another guest here tonight showed me how to do a review and I wanted to thank her! Amy is blessed to have a great crew! Shout out to Zebs“

“Martell’s has a wide array of options, however I came here to highlight the mushroom soup. All I want is SOUP! 🤩 It’s neat that they utilize West Michigan Pasta & Provision’s in their pasta entrees, as this man is often at the farmers market - bonus points for emphasizing sustainable sourcing! 🧑‍🍳 Proud to support this long standing establishment. 🥰“

“I love this restaurant it's amazing definitely recommended, get the butter beer if your going“

“reasonable price but great food“

“good atmosphere the best drinks“

“Great service and best breakfast!“

“Very yummy food - great service by John😸“

“Our FAVORITE breakfast place in Kalamazoo. Great service, great food, reasonable pricing, daily specials, wonderful friendly people…..we eat here weekly…..“

“This is a fabulous family owned restaurant! Great food, fast friendly service. Everyone is treated as family! A must visit for all.“

“Great food and service!!“

“A real local gem. Wraps that taste great and are well priced.“

“Great food, great ambience, and really nice people!“

“Still the best burger in Kalamazoo!“

“My husband and I had a day date here and it was a great atmosphere and amazing food. Not to mention delicious drinks!“

“If you get the opportunity to be served by Logan and Jade downstairs, do not miss it under any circumstance. I haven’t been to downtown in a long time (I’m a country hick), and these two treated my group like we were the only people in the restaurant. As far as those two were concerned, we were royalty. While they were “just doing their jobs,” they were amazing. If the rest of the staff is half as good as these two, do not hesitate to stop in. We could not have dreamed of better service. I just hope we tipped enough for how they treated us.“

“I’m almost embarrassed to say .. how I’ve never stopped to eat here in all my many years, but today was THE day and it was absolutely delicious!! I forgot to take a picture of my mammoth waffle with an enormous amount of fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream! The waitress raved about the peach waffle in the summer, so I definitely will need to try otherwise, everything was of delight in this quant breakfast place.“

“Fun place. Went in recently- they had great fries again. Service was good. The karaoke nights seem to be where it’s at. That and Tuesday nights for the regulars. I like the atmosphere. Hopeful for more live bands.“

“We have become regulars for Tuesday nights Music Bingo! The staff at HighDive are fun, energetic, friendly and they are always taking care of their patrons. The food is amazing, the drinks are delish, and the atmosphere is welcoming.“

“As an Executive Chef ( currently on vacation) .. this was an excellent experience . Amazing food , excellent attention to detail, great staff and amazing management . I’ll definitely be going back when in town ! Oh , and the wine was great too !“

“Recommended by the hotel staff and I am so glad they did. We were not planning to stop by here but since the front desk staff mentioned it was a most visit we decided to walk there since it was only like 8 min from the hotel. I got a beer flight of 4 and hubby got 3 and all the beers were awesome and very reasonable price. We also ordered their hotdog and when I am telling it was good it cause it was AMAZING, probably hands down the best hotdog I had on a very long time.. that combination of the beef link, ham and shredder pork was something I never had before. We came for the beer but their snacks didn't disappointed.“

“Went over for breakfast the other day while staying in the area. Not a fancy place, but good solid food. I enjoyed my veggie omelette and turkey sausage, although the omelette was a bit greasy. My wife liked her Alaska French toast and regular French toast. Our server was really good. She was friendly, attentive, didn't auction off the food and pre bussed our table. Prices are average and it's worth stopping by.“

“Amazing environment, great food, great ice cream, breakfast all day, fast and friendly service. Outstanding!“

“We stopped in for brunch on a busy Sunday morning, and Darby was our server—hands down the highlight of the visit.
The place was packed, but she handled our table (party of 4) like a pro: greeted us right away with a genuine smile, took our drink orders quickly, and brought refills without us even asking. She knew the menu inside out—when I was torn between the eggs Benedict and the avocado toast, she gave honest recommendations based on what she’d seen people love that day, and she nailed it. My Benedict came out perfectly poached, hollandaise spot-on, and the avocado toast had just the right amount of everything.
She checked in at good intervals—never hovering, but always there when we needed something (extra hot sauce, a to-go box, splitting the check smoothly). Super attentive to details too: one of us mentioned being gluten-sensitive, and she double-checked with the kitchen to make sure everything was safe. The whole experience felt effortless and welcoming, like she actually cared that we had a great time.
Food was solid all around—generous portions,But honestly, Darby’s service elevated the whole meal. We’ve been to a lot of brunch spots, and it’s rare to get that level of friendly, efficient care without it feeling rushed or fake.
If you’re heading there, ask for Darby if you can—she’s great. We’ll definitely be back because of her. Highly recommend“

“I would have given them 5 stars because the food was so good but just one thing made it a little uncomfortable for me. One of the servers ate food that had fallen off a plate onto the warming station and ate it with their fingers. I just felt that wasn't the most hygienic way to conduct food service. Also to keep their fingers out of their mouth would be good. Just thought that I would give you a heads up and maybe train them a little bit better in that regard. I really like this server though“

“First time visiting. Had a smash burger and fries. It was an excellent burger. The taste made my mouth come alive“

“Their turkey grinders are delicious“

“It is amazing and such a wonderful lunch café, and the food is always fantastic!“