American Restaurants near Defiance

“Went during a non-busy time, had an amazing experience. Had great conversation with the owner, Beth. She's been to places around the world that I've been to and was fun sharing sories. She's very knowledgeable on wines. Highly, highly recommend. It's a newly established winery and needs your support.“

“4 friends went for lunch today and I got the same thing I always get, Penne with grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, mushrooms and garlic because it is amazing. But today, there were no artichoke hearts in it. It was still delicious, but when you are paying $14+ for lunch, your dish should have everything it advertises on the menu!“

“Thoroughly impressed with the teamwork going on at Culver’s in Eureka, Illinois. We dropped in with 20 guests and served quick with many smiles. Manager has and is running a good crew. Bravo. Thanks again!“

“What a great place cheap drinks great food and fantastic bartenders what's not to love. I will suggest this venue to any family or guys or girls for a night on the town.“

“We came here for our 33rd wedding anniversary and could not be happier. Jordan was such a pleasant waitress. So efficient and fun to be around. I will request her again when we come back. Thank you for a wonderful meal and the brownie dessert was fantastic ! Picture is the duck dinner my wife ordered, it was great.“

“5 star food and service!!“

“We stopped in during the Christmas Candlelight walk. We were not fortunate to know in advance so we did not have dinner, however, the staff was incredible. The ambiance was awesome and we can't wait to go back this spring to enjoy dinner outside!“

“I belong to a group that is Dudes, Dining & Destinations, and we kind of ambushed this place, Mad Dog and Cats Steak today, sunday August 9th 2026. We had about 25/30 of us. The 2 waitresses we had, Mel B and Kara B were awesome. I had the French Onion Soup and Patty Melt and my friend had the side salad with a beef brisket sandwich. They both came out in a timely manner, was very tasteful and plentiful, even took left overs home even. If you find yourself out in st Charles area sometime , stop by and check them out. Cool little place.“

“always great so many choices great service“

“In a city where restaurants tend to be mediocre and homogeneous this is a really neat exception. The historic building has a great vibe, the food was solid and the cocktails in the speakeasy were some of the best we have had in west county.“

“We visit atleast once a week ! Love it. Food atmosphere and staff are A number 1“

“My favorite place for a burger in West County. Beer is cold and staff is friendly. Good healthy options if you’re into that kind of thing. Golf simulators, but remember to make a “tee time” which is easy to do via their website.“

“I wanted to send a message to say thank you for allowing the Timberland teachers to use your back room today. It was a last second request on a whim and you guys were so accommodating. We have had an incredibly stressful week with a whole lot of ups and downs as one of our teachers passed away unexpectedly. You guys opening up your space allowed us to celebrate our friend and take a breath from the emotions of the week. So from the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU! You guys are the absolute best.“

“Their eggs, bacon and iced coffee are the best we've had! Highly recommended!“

“This place is cute and friendly! The sloppy nachos were amazing. We will be back to sample more of the menu!“

“We hosted our 25-year High School reunion at Barrels Taphouse & Grill, and it could not have gone better! The atmosphere was perfect — fun, relaxed, and spacious enough for everyone to mingle and reconnect. A huge shoutout to our amazing servers, Lauren and Abby, who went above and beyond all night! They kept everything running smoothly, handled our big crowd with total professionalism, and made sure no one’s glass was ever empty. And a special thank-you to Anne, for being so accommodating and easy to work with from the very start. Her support and hospitality made planning the event effortless. If you’re looking for a great place to host an event — or just grab some great food and drinks — Barrels Taphouse & Grill is the place to go!“

“We love eating at Bristol! We go every Sunday and love visiting with our bartender, Jess! She’s the best!“

“food was okay nothing special but we wont go back. 51.00 for 4 people burger & fries with 2 drinks. we waited at least 20 minutes & when I checked the bag, I asked Where are the cheese curds And they said they weren't on the order but i definitely ordered them so they said Do you want us to drop some in But as much as I spent , and as long as I waited , they wanted me to pay for those too , and I said , no , just forget it.“

“They won best restaurant of 2023 for a reason. This place is absolutely insane and less people should sleep on it.“

“Food was good, service was good. Music was really loud and not what I consider relaxing dinner music. I decided I wanted a piece of cheesecake to go after she gave us the receipt in the folder and she never came back for me to tell her. I asked another server who directed me to the bar. Ordered and it took ten minutes to get it. Normally I wouldn’t mind but we had my MIL with us in her wheelchair. It came and was the Tiniest piece of cheesecake I’ve ever been served for $10 😳. I would recommend skipping dessert and go buy a whole cheesecake at Dierbergs next door for the same price and less wait.“

“We had our son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner at Mellow Mushroom and boy, did we choose a great place! They had us all set up for 25 people beautifully when we arrived and was quickly introduced to our amazing server, Katie. Between her and her crew of helpers (for lack of a better word), we were taken care of so well. Tara, the bartender also tended to us with quick and excellent service. The general manager Ahmad checked on us several times to be sure we were happy and everyone was taken care of. Food and drinks were quickly and deliciously served and enjoyed. The atmosphere is so fun and upbeat. I don’t think we had one problem (except us being 7 minutes late - so sorry about that!!). We go to Mellow Mushroom as a couple and a family and now we can add as a wedding party and extended family. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!“

“Good burgers my kids favorite👍🏼😍keep up the good work guys👍🏼“

“As an employee I may be biased however I would recommend this restaurant as both a great place to eat and work. The people make it a great place to work and the slow roasted beef make it hands down, the best roast beef around. with just a touch of seasoning salt it’s great as is or add some au jus and horseradish to complete it.“

“The food was awesome- tried the voodoo wings, voodoo chicken wrap, chicken tenders and fries and boneless wings- all were great! The pub is clean and tastefully decorated. The owner, Suzanne, work’s incredibly hard to provide a top quality dining experience! Highly recommend“

“The food is great,Staff is friendly“

“This is the second year we received a wonderful Thanksgiving meal and we thank you. Al & Mary Anne Hagedorn 511 Summer Winds Lane. St. Peters MO 63376.“

“I highly recommend the breakfast buffet. It was so good we had it twice during our stay. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. We also had dinner there as well. Great portion sizes. Pretty good too, just a bit overpriced for dinner. However, one kid’s meal per adult was free so that helped. They were out of the steak that was on sale so we paid for the other steak meal. It was good, but not great for the price.The service we received from all 3 waitresses (Kameron, Nancy, and a young blonde lady) was wonderful. They were all very kind and didn’t rush us. Everyone there was nice. It’s a rare find when every person has great customer service so I definitely appreciate that. If we ever come back to town, we will most definitely stop in there again.“

“Big thanks to Bemos for giving my Mom a wonderful 90th birthday party! Special mention to Colton who helped us put up the higher decor and helped get the room ready for the party. Shay our waitress was the best and catered to our orders efficiently and promptly with a sweet smile. We really appreciate your service and delicious food to make my Moms event special! ☺️❤️🎂👍“

“We’ve been here twice and both times service and food were excellent. May be my new favorite restaurant in this area. Highly recommend!“

“We ate their last night for dinner for the very first time. I must say the food was really good but, our appetizer came out which was the spicy Mac & cheese bites, they were good but cold in the center. I let the waitress know and she apologized. She took them back and bought a freshly made order and they were steaming hot and excellent! I got the double smash burger, which was really good, but it was cooked more like a regular hamburger because on a Smashburger the edges are crispy which adds to the flavor. My hamburger SB edges, even though it was a really good burger! I I would still recommend eating here because the food is really good and the service is excellent! I get it some days,there are off days and maybe that’s what happened. But we will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely amazing! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was calm with little shops to go to. The mushroom swiss burger was amazing, though it could use a touch more seasoning. The cookie butter pie was also delicious! I look forward to going back and hopefully bringing some friends with.“

“The rudest manager I have ever met. the restaurant was only about 30% full and the hostess would not seat us at the table we wanted to sit at, even though 70% of the tables were empty. I asked her to ask the manager, and we still couldn't sit at the table we wanted. So, we decided to leave. On the way out, I stopped at the hostess desk and very politely asked her to pass along to the manager why we were leaving so that he would be aware because if I were manager, I would want to know why my customers left before ordering.. The manager came up behind me while I was telling her that and interrupted me saying to stop talking because he was aware of my opinion. He went on to say that he had been doing this for a long time and knows what he is doing. When I started to respond, he interrupted me again shouting "Stop talking!" and then, "Just leave!" I had made my request for the table very politely and was also very politely asking the hostess to let him know that we were leaving for that reason. To be interrupted twice and yelled at and told to stop talking and just leave in the manor he did so was outrageous behavior verging on threatening. I will never return and will encourage all the groups I routinely go to sports bars with to never return. If you are going to a sports bar to watch your favorite teams, this is definitely NOT the place to go. You will likely not be able to watch the teams you like and will get yelled at if you try. Customer service is definitely not something this place values.“

“I brought a group of 10 on Thursday. We had a great waitress, who did a great job. The food was great as it always is.“

“I hosted a bridal shower at The Old Barn Inn and it did not disappoint. The staff was excellent and helpful and Rachel the event coordinator went above and beyond and even met me before the event to set up. Chef did an excellent job on our brunch. We had many, many compliments on the meal, it was delicious.
Some of the ladies said the venue made them feel like they were in England in a scene of Bridgerton, absolutely delightful!!
Worth the short 10 minutes drive from Wildwood.“

“We had my family and friends there in the side room that you can reserve . My son is home from the Army for Christmas! The Post was nothing but amazing to us !! The server , Marissa was absolutely phenomenal! We never wanted for anything , food was all correct, and she was always above and beyond sweet ! And we had like 30 or so people ! Thank you so much for taking care of us and making our special night even better !!! We will definitely be back !!!“

“Foreplay is always good, everything else was TRASH. Awful service from a completely clueless server. Waited an hour and a half with no food or drink and ended up canceling the order. She didn't even care about the issues either. No "sorry I'm terrible at my job." Nothing. Her name was "Kerrie" and you should avoid her. Was told there was no manager on duty on a Saturday night so that's cool too. Three other bartenders seemed uninterested in helping too. Won't go back and I'll tell everyone else the same thing. I would like to shout out to the door guy. He at least provided some customer service when I had an issue“

“Last night my husband and I had some of our grandsons over for dinner and movie night. Too hot to cook on the grill so we opted out to get Red Robin burgers and fries. In Dardenne Prairie. Ordered a curbside pick up but when we got there they didn’t show the order. Not a problem because within minutes the manager, Andrea made sure our order went in quick and even added extra salad and fries too! Andrea, you couldn’t have made a glitch turn out any better! We thank you so much for making our evening awesome! 👏🏻👍🏻. Of course, we will be back!“

“Poor Richards is a great family restaurant with many food options. The wings are the best in the St. Louis area, hands down. The wait and bar staff and courteous, friendly, and very attentive. Pricing is competitive and there’s an arcade area for the little ones.“

“An awesome place to go and relax with friends. We were lucky enough to be taken care of by Cassie. She was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to order. The wings are great.“

“I love this place! The staff, service and food are great. They have the BEST Waffles I’ve ever had! We will be going back, soon!“

“We made a large order recently and forgot to get the sauces for the meats and went back to the Winghaven location and they gave us very generous amounts of sauce at no charge. Thanks again for a great customer service and great food. We’ll definitely be back .“

“I ate in Dothan, Alabama today (Freddy's is new to Dothan) & I was really impressed. I was in a hurry so I ate in my vehicle. I got the basic double burger, fries, & drink. And OH MY WORD it was delicious AND the service was excellent! I'll be back & look forward to trying a shake next time.“

“we went with our 12 year old grandson for an after school snack. We did not hear our number called/so after a few minutes I went to the counter. A very nice young man said he was going to remake it because it had sat and gotten cold. He had called our # twice...I didn't get his name (he had green hair under his hat if that helps!)...I did not ask for a new burger/he did that on his own. Thank You....grandson loves Freddy's burgers and shakes!“

“This location is great for me. I luv the skinny fries and hamburgers. I usually order take out on their app. The manager there ( sorry don’t know his name) is outgoing to customers and on his toes. The only complaint is my fries are often a bit on the soggy side. When crisp I could make a meal out of them alone! I’m glad to see they are doing well. I know some locations have been closed. Please don’t close this one. I’ve been a fan for many years.“