15 Best American Restaurants in Washington

“Great food and drinks, I would hands down recommend this place to everyone! I had the walleye with onion rings, it brought me back to my childhood in ND. It was so delicious tender and flakey, best onion rings, and so much food. I didn’t walk away hungry or feeling gross from the fried food, super light and crispy breading. The barrel aged manhattan was awesome!! 10 out of 10 would eat here again and make sure others come try it too!!!“

“We always google locally owned restaurants near me and look at the reviews! Cowan's Restaurant didn't disappoint! We actually went back later in the day for pie! The food and service was fantastic!“

“I’ve been in the restaurant business my whole life—my family owns several, and I’ve helped open dozens of them—so I know a great spot when I see one. Miller’s Grill truly impressed me! The restaurant is spotless and beautifully maintained, the staff is incredibly friendly (server-Sandy) and professional (dressed sharp too), and the service was outstanding.
The food was flavorful and hot when it hit the table—not just warm. I ordered the fish tacos and asked to substitute a different fish (a request they don’t usually get), and my server made it happen without hesitation. Everything came out quickly—we were in and out in just under 40 minutes (for Dinner).
Highly recommend Miller’s Grill for anyone looking for delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Dining at Wimpy’s is an authentic American experience. First you walk in and find an open seat at the counter or one of the booths. At the counter you might strike up a conversation with someone on their lunch break, one of the town’s old timers or a family stopping by after a ballgame. Then you are always greeted by the friendly staff and taken care of right away. Then comes your food, and it is always top notch. My family keeps coming back to Wimpy’s for all of these reasons.“

“Went there for lunch today, was helped by Sarah, a new waitress, bubbly personality and very helpful. What I liked the most was her accountability, if she made a mistake she made it right and made sure everything and everyone is okay. a very rare gem in the world. I've always had great service and great food from here. Visit here and you won't be disappointed.“

“It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to enjoy getting to Rothchild’s and we are so glad we did. We split their cinnamon roll pancakes (2) and added pecans! So so good!!! We sat at the counter and our server, Jane was wonderful. Sitting at the counter you really get to see the servers working together which is rare these days. Everything that was being served looked awesome. Hopefully it won’t take us long to get back here. Thanks for a wonderful breakfast and a great way to start our Sunday.“

“10/10 this place is great! Next time I come I am trying the bison burger!! The staff were amazing and when I mentioned this was my first time here a lovely host named Diane showed me around the different rooms and all the rustic decor. My waitress was so nice and I tried her recommendation of the bread pudding and it was delicious! This is a great place to host parties or gatherings for events and I was informed there is no room rental fee for their large room where they can also set up a buffet for your guests.“

“Just ordered a couple of Angelo’s. Brought them home and the bread was very hard! Haven’t had this in a while, usually very good but we had to peel most of the bread off.“

“We frequent the Draft Room for dinner and casual drinks and love their food and atmosphere! We decided to rent out the upstairs for a private party and we are so glad we did! It was the perfect space for a large group and a fun atmosphere for a celebration. Particularly love the various table set ups, private bar and restrooms. Having a ramp to get to the second story is also a huge plus for not only the elderly or handicapped but not having to carry items up and down the stairs was so nice! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all of our wants and needs. The management, Ashley and Hailey, are probably kindest two people I’ve met in the industry! Downtown Washington is always a great place to go with friends and family. I definitely recommend this restaurant and rental space for any occasion!“

“Great night, the best live music and a fantastic bar tender, Mallory! She made the best Father’s Day present a cruise ship Pina Colada! Thanks for the great memories for a Father Daughter night out.“

“I had a roast beef combo today and a cup of the chicken rice soup. The roast beef was excellent as usual, but that soup was GOURMET quality !! My compliments to the chef!“

“Service was friendly, food was delicious, we got the fried onion app, filet minion, few ribeye steaks, baked potatoes, loaded mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries. Onion was great, I suggest extra sauce, rolls come out too and they are solid. Steaks were great and prepared to order! Loaded mashed potatoes were so tasty and wow the sweet potato fries are where it's at, they come with a marshmallow dip and when they come out warm it's amazing! Not great when they cool down but I kept eating cause still good. 1 baked potato was pretty good, 1 not satisfied but a picky eater. Again service was friendly, perhaps a little slow but we were not in a hurry. If you are in a hurry a sit down restaurant probably isn't for you anyway. From out of town, would visit again!“

“I was pleasantly surprised, not expecting much from Applebee's -- but was quite impressed with dinner. Lemon Chicken Parmesan was great, and the Hot Honey Chicken was incredible! Ample portions, too.
Our server was attentive -- just wish the music hadn't been quite so loud.
Well done, Applebee's!“

“dude the food was goooood“

“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.“