19 Best American Restaurants near Waverly

“We hosted our twins' 2nd Birthday in their side room recently. the staff went above and beyond for us, making sure everyone had drinks, great food, and a clean spot to sit and visit at. They made life easy for celebrating my kiddos. Everyone said their meal was fantastic and thought it was such a great deal to have the kiddos birthday there. We will definitely be doing that again!“

“Always great place for a drink and good burger!“

“First timers to Gather, and we’ll definitely be back when we’re in town! We had Biscuits and Gravy and eggs, a rhubarb turnover, and a chocolate chip cookie. The biscuits and gravy with two eggs was incredible. We highly recommend! The deserts were off the charts- how do they get their turnovers so flaky??? Gather was a great find!“

“Bethany and staff were great and went out of their way to make our memorial service exceptional. The staff even let me borrow their personal Bluetooth speaker to play a song at the celebration of life. A really good community room to host an event.“

“Great staff and good food“

“We were just passing through town, getting a little hungry, and we saw this place with a bunch of motorcycles out front. (We know what that means!) We went in, sat at the bar, got served by the owner (Greg, I think). I had chili, the wife had a philly steak sammich. Fantastic! We hung out for a while, watched a little football, and met some of the locals. Great food, fun people, nice place. We'll be back!“

“Amazing place! Great food, great atmosphere, and great service, even down to the table bussers! Everyone there is always so nice & friendly! A+“

“The menu offers food that is so much better than your typical bar and grill food. The staff is friendly and attentive. The remodel of the interior is really nice.“

“What a great Restaurant! The Brunch was absolutely awesome! So many options. The ribs were fall off the bone. Our Waitress was so sweet and polite! I highly recommend B’s on the River! :)“

“Great service and clean restaurant, please stop and see them.“

“There’s something of a paucity of fine dining options in Buffalo, but I remembered that my late father, Charles LeRoy Nelson, Jr, always raved about a restaurant at the Buffalo golf course. So I researched it, and I think he must have been referring to Hilltop Bar & Grill at Wild Marsh Golf Club. So we went there on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 for dinner. I’m happy to report that this restaurant has earned the highly coveted Eric Carlisle Nelson Esteemed Diner Recommendation. My key observations follow:

1. They do not accept reservations. However, we got a table right away when we arrived at 6:10pm on a Friday — albeit the last table available.

2. While it wasn’t what I would call quiet, the noise level was not bad at all. One could carry on a conversation without raising one’s voice.

3. Host and wait staff were excellent, friendly, and attentive.

4. All of our food was very good. Mee Lee had the beef tacos. I got a side salad and BLT with avocado. (See photos). Nothing was especially fancy, but everything was very fresh and well-made and delicious! The food was unpretentious.

5. The prices were amazingly low, given the high quality of the food, and well worth the price. We ended up with a final bill of only $30, plus tip.

6. The bill could have been higher, but we didn’t have any drinks, because they didn’t have whole milk (or any milk) as a beverage option. This is a demerit, but one that is easily remedied. Every restaurant should offer whole milk. Minnesota is a dairy state, and milk complements every meal!

7. I counted six different customers wearing baseball caps while dining. You don’t have to read Emily Post’s Guide to Etiquette to know that men may not wear hats indoors — and especially not while dining. One of them was a faux “Army” hat, which I thought particularly incongruous, given the fact that Army regulations strictly prohibit the wearing of any kind of hat or “cover” indoors. The restaurant would do well to post this as a rule at the front door. (I would, if it were my restaurant). Manners makyth man!

8. One diner barked loudly across the dining room for his waitress, twice. I looked over to see if he had had too many drinks. I’m not sure what his deal was, but he didn’t seem to realize that he was behaving like a Philistine. I can’t fault the restaurant for this, but it is worth noting.“

“First time in Buffalo at this tasty mom & pop pizza. Delicious cauliflower and gluten free crust-the freshest ingredients, excellent service! The food was amazing! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We will definitely stop here again.“

“Such an amazing atmosphere! Love everything about this place. 😍❤️“

“Chef Aiden is the best cook in the world. My food was amazing. Service was amazing and chef Aiden absolutely perfected the dish with love and care. I know his name because I asked my server. I would love to shake his hand because only then will I have been touched by greatness. It may have been the best food my palate has ever come into physical contact with. This experience was truly remarkable and if I could go back in time in a flux capacitor to tell my younger self about this restaurant sooner I truly would. I cannot believe the quality, time, love and care put into the food. Chef Aiden if you are reading this, please know you are remarkable and talented. I don’t even think Gordon Ramsey cooks as good as you. Mill Creek, I will be back. Chef Aiden will go far.“

“We had a large party and got there early to make sure we had enough tables. The staff were wonderful, attentive and helpful, especially with accommodating dietary needs. I accidentally found THE BEST CHEESE CURDS I HAVE EVER HAD! The food was amazing, great burgers, quesadillas, ealleye amd steak. Everyone was happy! Expect us back!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bun available, I chose no bun for my burger. Our server was helpful in making sure we knew what our options were.“

“We went there for Easter brunch. The food was amazing anywhere from breakfast items to prime rib,ham,salad bar,staff were kind and courteous. We would go there again. Everything was wonderful.“

“Applebee’s is known for their Long Island Iced Teas because they often have a well-balanced recipe that combines the right amounts of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola. Plus, their bartenders are trained to make consistent, high-quality cocktails. The atmosphere and the way they serve it also add to the overall experience, making it a favorite for many! I COME FOR THE DRINKS AND STAY FOR THE FOOD!“

“Even though they were remodeling, the burgers and fries were great! Adult beverages great.remodeling. was great. Bartender had a great Playlist, since tv's and music not available due to remodel. Will definitely stop again when in area.“

“Beaux was an incredible server! It was Father’s Day and extremely busy. Beaux was very efficient and made sure our order got placed before a really large group. He was attentive and very nice. Our food came out quickly, and was correct and delicious. Great experience! Beaux is an asset to Perkins!“