43 Best American Restaurants in Saginaw

“I had an amazing dinner with great friends. Our service from Alice was amazing. The owner took time out of her busy night to walk around and chat with all of us diners. She is Amazing. Great food. Fantastic Staff and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely willbe back.“

“Very good food, and super quick. By the time I was done ordering, the food was sitting in front of me. lol“

“I always seen this restaurant but never stopped until I had to go to Erica flowers and needed change to purchase the flowers for my aunt funeral. To my surprise I ordered the taco salad it b was just the way I like it in a shell bowl, nice and crispy and also got the soft tacos for my husband which he loved as well. We will be returning my husband and I for a play date and I told my family and friends about Valeries that they really should try to go there. The owner was really nice and friendly.“

“Culver’s bay rd is by far the best location. We are regulars and treated very well. We always feel welcome when we walk in the door. Even if my ice cream order is complicated. The managers go above and beyond…. This is the place we pick in town above anywhere else . Not for the food but for the employees.“

“Great Place to visit...nice menu.“

“Best restaurant in the area by far. Try the folded sandwiches“

“A Hidden Gem for Breakfast Lovers!

Bringer Inn is one of those local spots that never disappoints. Their omelets are absolutely delicious — perfectly cooked, fluffy, and packed with flavor. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and take pride in what they serve.

The customer service is just as impressive as the food. The staff is warm, welcoming, and attentive, making you feel like part of the family from the moment you walk in. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick breakfast or a leisurely brunch, the atmosphere is always friendly and relaxed.

If you’re looking for a great place to start your morning with a hearty meal and genuine hospitality, Bringer Inn is the place to go.“

“I was craving a good bar burger and Google pointed me here. It was so good I went back a few days later for pizza. I can't speak to the atmosphere as I have carried out on each visit but everything I've ordered has been outstanding.“

“I wish every fast food place was like this Culver’s. They are just pleasant people. We’ve always had a wonderful experience and we go at least two or three times per month to this location. My latest visit was through the drive-thru and an African-American lady served me who was just so kind and down to earth. I wish I would’ve caught her name. Love this place and love these people!“

“visited for the first time today and it was amazing..Very good food but better customer service..We will be visiting again“

“We always have such good food and drinks when we stop in. Our server today, Maddie, was fantastic! Orders were accurate, drinks were full, friendly service, never had to ask for any thing- she was on it! Added bonus- she even had great interaction with our 2 year old 😊“

“We came in during family weekend at SVSU so it was a busy night - I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the staff was. From greeter to the bartender to our waitress Emmie - everyone was top notch and cared about our experience. We were very well taken care of - the service all around was excellent. Unfortunately this doesn’t seem the norm anymore in the restaurant business - but here it was!“

“It was my first time there went for brunch after church with friends. The service was great. The wait staff was patient, and knowledgeable because asked all kind of questions. All six of us order different kinds of breakfast. It didn't take a long time for the breakfast to arrive; it was hot and good. The portion are nice size I was full the ham might be a reason I will go back it was fresh and tender. The restaurant and the restroom pretty clean.“

“I love eating at Tims Tony. I especially love the turkey dinner plate. Not processed turkey, but the real McCoy. The restaurant reminds me of Cheers on television, because of the friendliness.“

“My previous experience at Applebee's on Tittabawasses in Saginaw, wasn’t pleasant, as I encountered poor customer service and received unsatisfactory food. I reached out to the restaurant corporate to make them aware of the issue, not seeking any compensation. However, Applebee's did send me a gift card as an apology. Today, while handling some business on State Street, I decided to give Applebee's another chance. I sat at the bar and ordered the same dish, chicken Alfredo. To my surprise, it was delicious and my server, Jo Etta, provided exceptional customer service. This experience has restored my faith in Applebee's.
Thank you, Jo Etta“

“One of my favorite local spots for lunch or a quick drink after work. The food’s always solid, the service is friendly, and the prices are great. They keep things fresh with seasonal specials and new menu items, and the staff is always welcoming. We especially love Kenzi and Ramon - they always make the experience fun, quick, and bring great energy every time we’re in. The Lantern & Nanny’s Dill Dip is definitely my go-to.“

“My family likes to try new things so we stopped here on our way home from my son’s football game. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic. She was kind and attentive. We never had to ask for a drink refill. The food was fantastic and came out fairly quick! We will definitely go back when we are in the area again.“

“The Chicken Greek Salad is out of this world. Picked up a couple at 8 this morning on my way home from work. I'll get three meals out of just the medium salad. Great value. Couple bottles of dressing for the fridge as well. The service was superior like always.“

“The home made cheese sticks are amazing 👏“

“Met a group of friends at Harvey’s Bar and Grill Saginaw. We had wonderful service and great food! Definitely recommend Harvey’s! 😊“

“Delicious Cod dinner. Not too much breading, cooked perfectly. Huge, wonderful olive burger. Fries are the best. Nice people.“

“Love It My Favorite Spot 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖“

“Looking for the old school combination of good food, service, cleanliness & personality has become a chore since Covid hit. If you’re searching for the same… let us help. This is the place !!! Friendly, smiling, and inviting when first in the door. Not left to stand looking around looking for staff or ignored. Our server Stephanie C was AMAZING!!! Prompt, attentive, friendly, polite, professional and down right fun. She has an excellent personality and made our visit very relaxed and comfortable. On top of this, if they were short staffed you could not tell. They had everything moving very orderly and timely. We will return !“

“Our waitress Becky is always exceptional. Always smiling, complimenting, hard working. I cannot say enough positive things about her. She deserves a million bucks per hour for her outstanding demeanor and character. Thank you for hiring this Gem.“

“Always good food with big portions you’d expect from classic American eats.“

“Brandi is always nice and patient with you to make sure you get the Best Service! Great Cooks!!!“

“Wait staff is amazing!!!!“

“Best Service I have ever received offered by chandler. Soup was as amazing as his eyes!!“

“Great diner and great service! Highly recommend for a quick bite!“

“It'll be very extra-special, perfect and luckiest and magical, greatest biggest healthiest and delicious lunch and dessert menu for something good and energy to eat it for refueling strength in no time for lunchtime hour for beating from the heat and humidity outside to stay Cooler inside on August 23rd. Number one healthiest and delicious BBQ ribs and healthiest and delicious foods something good and energy to eat it for refueling strength in no time.“

“Our steak sandwich was very good and the fries have been perfect the last few times!!!“

“Ordered delivery today 7/20/25 and the food was amazing! Hot fresh and delicious! It arrived quickly and again tasted AMAZING! Was just what I needed after a long weekend great on the ausable river!“

“Fun place, great food & drinks, and of course —-lots of lovely ladies!🧡❤️🧡“

“Great diner and great service! Highly recommend for a quick bite!“

“Great food and always a friendly smile and hello when I order“

“Maybe it's just me and nostalgia but I LOVE Big John's. I get it every time I'm in Michigan. The super steak with cheese and peppers is the way to go. Honesty I've had many cheeses cheesesteaks that were nicer but nothing quite hits like this place. A bit run down but always fast and always great.“

“Our waiter was great. Very slow. But that's because she was doing everything. Wrapping the silverware, waiting tables, brings food, exc. While 3 workers were just sitting in the corner talking. I made a rude comment. And the 3 started helping others and bam. All the tables got there stuff and we all were happy.
Help each other out. Quit having laugh time in the corners.“

“We came in for breakfast and had server Kayla. I love t shirts and biscuits and gravy and she happened to be wearing the biscuits and gravy tshirt. I asked her if they had any for sale and she went out of her way to hunt one down for me. She brought drink refills without having to be flagged down and was just really nice. Thank you for doing such a great job! Even our friends from out of state who have never even heard of Bob evans said that the service was top knotch.“

“Always have a great time @ Chili's“

“We order the Game Day Pack, which is for 4-6 servings for pickup. We got there early and the employees couldn't find the game day pack on their menu. We had to show him the order on our phone so he could fill the order. He got it order together and we left. We got home and everything was good except our sides were only for a single serving. This was our fourth time here, one order was for a wedding so it was a bit disappointing this time in“

“This place is a godsend because the takeout from BDubs on Bay Road has burned us on more than one occasion. The Go location on State Street has been fantastic. Food is good and fast and service is great. On one occasion, I got my food and took it out to the car to double check it and an employee ran out with an order of fries they forgot to put in the order. That was an extra mile and was incredibly appreciated.“

“Decent food, but where is everybody?
Showed up around noon on a weekday—empty. Not a single other table. Kinda eerie, like we missed the memo that the place closed. Food was solid, though. Pancakes fluffy and hot, fish dinner flaky and well-seasoned, country fried steak tender with gravy that didn’t taste like it came from a packet. Portions big, prices fair. Kitchen clearly knows what it’s doing. Place was clean—floors spotless, tables wiped, bathroom stocked. No complaints there. Service was polite and quick (hard not to be when you’re the only ones in the building). Just can’t shake the ghost-town vibe. At peak lunch hour? Weird. Makes you wonder if something’s up—slow location, bad word-of-mouth, or just a fluke day. TL;DR: Food good, place clean, service fine—but noon and nobody here? Strange. Worth a stop if you’re hungry, but don’t expect a crowd.“

“I have been to Buffalo Wild Wings several times now, and every time I go I always enjoy the food. The traditional wings, or the boneless wings with hot sauce always hits the spot taste-wise, and let's not forget about the fries. I also recommend the blue cheese dip for the wings. I highly recommend this place!“