22 Best American Restaurants in Rochester

“Always a great experience. I am from Michigan but now live in Maryland, but every time I visit, this is my first stop. And that bread…..“

“I hosted my daughter’s baby shower there this past Saturday. From start to finish they were very accommodating. The food was delicious and the service was great. A big thank you to “Leonna” the event coordinator that I dealt with throughout. She also served the day of the shower and was very “on top” of everything. Leonna even designed a menu that resembled the baby shower invitation and placed it at every seat to allow our guests to know what lunch courses would be served.
My husband and I have celebrated various birthdays and anniversaries here but this was my first time hosting an event. I highly recommend the Rochester Chop House.“

“Had a great experience using Flavor Lab for a party of approximately 25 coworkers at our home. The communication was great, very professional, personalized, lots of great menu options and reasonable priced. We did a lovely salad bar, sliders, gorgeous charcuterie board and delish cupcakes…all was a big hit!“

“Not the best food. I had a slider and the Mini Taki Mac and Cheese. The slider was excellent would definitely get it again, but the Mac and cheese was very underwhelming. It had just a little bit of takis dust on top but very little cheese sauce. Service and atmosphere were both excellent though

Vegetarian options: They have veggie tacos and I think i saw a veggie burger option. The veggie tacos look good even as an omnivore.

Parking: Lots of parking space“

“The Mediterranean salad is so fresh and tasty… and huge! I usually end up with two lunches. It’s easy to order online and then pick up. My husband likes the tuna wrap. This restaurant is a terrific assertion to downtown Rochester.“

“Great place to eat! Cool Vibe.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Had a family celebration and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. Our waiter Grant did duty above and beyond. The hostess was helpful in finding a table that could accommodate us and the menu provided something for everyone. A wonderful evening“

“Abdul, Abdul what a waiter, super polite and kind. Always has a shining smile on his face while helping you out. He is the best waiter ever, will for sure be back. Great food and all in all great experience.“

“Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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.“

“I truly believe this is one of the best spots in Rochester/Rochester Hills. Incredible food from appetizers to dessert, as well as a stunning atmosphere and an incredible staff that always has smiles on their face. The owner and his family are some of the best people I know. If you had to try one thing here, I would recommend the carbonara americano, but why try one thing when you could try everything! The family at bolognas makes this place very special and one of a kind. Do yourself a favor and see for yourself!

Vegetarian options: They have incredible items like the caprese, bruschetta, eggplant Parmesan, Andrea pizza (personal favorite) and MUCH more. If nothing tickles your fancy, you can always create your own pasta that fits a vegetarian diet and hits the spot!

Dietary restrictions: A personal friend is allergic to both dairy and gluten, and has no trouble creating a delicious pasta that fits her needs!

Parking: Downtown Rochester always has issues with parking, but luckily there is a garage 30 seconds walking from the back door and plenty of parking available behind the restaurant as well. If you look in the right places downtown, the are some free spots as well!

Kid-friendliness: There are kids cups and smaller portions of pasta and pizzas just for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a handicap restroom on the first floor and access from the Main Street. There are stairs, but only in the back that lead to the other restrooms. The staff is always eager to help any guest with walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids.“

“Best coney in rochester“

“Last night my family and myself went to Grand Tavern for supper after a long day. Our waiter Xhorxh was absolutely amazing! Personally, I have dietary restrictions and explained to him that I am unable to have gluten, dairy, or egg. I had already pre-creeped the menu before arriving so I could find a meal that would be easy to hopefully adapt to my dietary restrictions. After explaining my restrictions Xhorxh was ON IT! He immediately spoke to the chef and the chef adapted my meal to my restrictions. Xhorxh did tell me that there could be a possible cross contamination with gluten on one of my sides and explained that they couldn’t guarantee that that one thing would be gluten free. Listen, not very often in the service industry do you come across a wait staff member or chef that made sure to cross all of the boxes. I ordered brussel sprouts as the appetizer without the cheese (I could have had three plates of that it was so good) and the cedar plank salmon and ordered two veggies as my side. IT was DELISH!!!!! Xhorxh also made sure that our drinks were constantly filled and took amazing care of our family. My MIL even made a comment after we received our meals how she really liked him as a waiter. I wished we had a Grand Tavern where we lived but unfortunately we are 8 hours away but we will absolutely be back when visiting family! ❤️“

“Great view, nice menu, good food!“

“Every time I visit this town we come to enjoy a great Big Boy breakfast! I wish we could have this in Florida. Congratulations!!!“

“Loved the food. Ava our waitress was great. We will most definitely be back.“

“Great place! Attended an end of year gathering with friends. Food was really good. We had bang bang shrimp, street nachos, spinach and artichoke dip, pretzels. All delicious. The service was fantastic. Our server was very friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend.“

“Stopped by after visiting someone in the hospital for a quick dinner. We ordered a 2 piece meal. The staff was very friendly and helpful. He got the 2 pieces of chicken I wanted. It came out pretty fast for being made after our order. The potatoes are wonderful. The Chicken is great tasting. You get a roll and butter with your meal. Very good.“

“Recently visited Main Street billiards and just an overall great atmosphere and vibe. The music was really good, not too quiet and not too loud. Many places to sit and grab a drink on a Friday or Saturday night. They have plenty of outdoor seating as well as they serve food. Highly recommend for something to do in downtown Rochester Hills. Always enjoy coming here. There are 2 sides, a bar area with a dance floor and a billiards area with arcades.“