16 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!“

“Great place to stop for a burger. The employee at 7am was more than happy to make me a burger.

I would definitely consider stopping by if you're driving through Washington. It's not a crazy different experience or burger, but it is better than most burgers at the same price point.“

“We went here for my daughter's Birthday. We had 6 in our party and they seated us pretty quick. Waitress was awesome. Lacked on ask how we wanted the steaks cooked. I ordered the Prime Rib and it was a little to done for that steak for my taste. Didn't want to wait so ate it anyway but it was still good.
Will recommend.“

“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.“

“Went here after looking up local diners on google, as I try to support family style restaurants when I travel. Walked in and was greeted right away and told to sit where we wanted. Place was pretty full with locals all chatting across tables like a community of friends. I ordered a “three little piggies” omelette and my friend ordered the chicken fried steak. The meal was on our table in under 10 minutes even though the place was packed. My omelette was stuffed to overflowing with meats and the chicken fried steak was almost the size of the plate. My friend also ordered a cinnamon roll to go. When I say this thing was big, that is an understatement. It was the size of a large to go box. Friendly staff, homelike atmosphere, large portions, nicely priced and very tasty. Overall, a great place to eat! Stop by this place if you’re ever in Washington, MO!!!“

“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 came for kids night on Tuesday and it was the best experience! Friendly staff, great food, and an amazing vibe all around. We will definitely be back for one of their many events!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Not many good restaurants opened in Washington, Missouri on Monday night so this one was recommended. We wanted a steak in Missouri before our airplane flight home. My filet mignon was very tender! My Cesear salad was very fresh. Rolls were good and warm. Our server was very attentive especially since it was not too busy at 6:30pm.
My husband really liked his( Sante fe marinated) steak too with onions strawa on top.“

“dude the food was goooood“

“We came to celebrate Veterans Day and it was organized extremely well with the local JROTC unit manning the doors, flowers and table decorations donated by Hillerman's, The staff were all wearing specially designed shirts and other decor announcing the special purpose of the evening. The menu featured a variety of options from which veterans could select... It was extremely welcoming even though quite crowded they were efficient and friendly“

“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.“