46 Best American Restaurants in Cary

“We’ve chosen Umstead Hotel and Spa for a pampering celebration of our anniversary. It was a great experience! Beautiful clean rooms and hotel ambiance, relaxing SPA with all possible amenities, amazing couple massage session and delicious dinner. Hotel stuff made our celebration special with the complementary treats and a champagne in our room. We definitely will be looking forward to come back!“

“If you are planning a special occasion or just want a night out at a wonderful restaurant, I have a bit of advice for you. Go to Chef Palette! This establishment has got it together. The atmosphere is just lovely. We planned our son and future daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner from afar, way far.....Michigan. As stressful as that could have been, Kathie did everything to ease our stress. She calmed this Momma's heart and executed everything to a "T". The appetizer table was not only displayed beautifully, it was YUMMY! The salad, main entrees and dessert did not disappoint. But most of all, the staff was most kind and extremely professional. We cannot thank Kathie and the staff at Chef Palette enough for the wonderful and memorable evening we shared together. GO TO CHEF's PALETTE!“

“I was pleasantly surprised. I dined at the more "private" section, and the food was excellent. The service was just as good.“

“Your new server Jay was excellent!! Extra attentive, friendly, accommodating, and my drink was always refilled - I would come back for service like Jay's! However, the ribeye was very burnt for medium rare, but I didn't want to wait for a new one to be fired and just ate it. Texas Pete potatoes, garlic broccoli, and caesar salad were yum tho! Thanks Jay 😁“

“My wife has been here multiple times but it was my first experience here. My mind was focused on the ribs since that’s the only thing I had ever tasted from the restaurant. We arrived and ordered the buffalo shrimp poppers and crispy chicken and the appetizers were amazing. We both ordered froze’s which were delicious. The main dish we wanted was unavailable but they made the experience worthwhile. I would definitely recommend this place. The service is amazing and we could not have been happier with our meal experience. Special shout out to Freddie, Patrick, Nicky (or Nikki) for helping us during our time there!“

“I went here for my birthday dinner yesterday. The food and service were fantastic. The only drawback is looking at one of the framed pictures of cows while eating a Smashburger. Oh, the guilt. 🤣“

“Loved the build your own salad...pleasant atmosphere, staff was friendly...“

“Open blues jam on Monday night was perfect. I loved it.!! You need to come and check it out on Mondays.!“

“Pros: Beautiful, newly updated rooms. Very clean. Comfortable beds, nice location, lots of parking, friendly staff, free fresh water station in the lobby. Courtyard area with pool was gorgeous. Cons: courtyard balcony but no chairs to sit outside, shower diverter didn’t work and sprayed both bath water and overhead sprayer.“

“We're from Graham, NC and visited today for the first time. Everything about this place is fantastic! Great service, great food, comfortable atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Highly recommended.“

“Chases provided exceptional service by making himself available for us.“

“Man my Ravens lost and whats worst is I choose a Bill's bar to watch it in. Yet I had the best time and felt like it was my place. You guys go above and beyond to make me and my guest feel not just welcomed but appreciated. My favorite bar by far and I will always go back!!!“

“Unusual experience today at first watch. Greeter appeared to be a disinterested customer, approached me and asked “how many” while paying more attention to his phone than to my answer. Wasn’t dressed in the normal uniform and while I answered him I still assumed he was joking around since none of the workers were present. I’m sure my breakfast will be great as usual but someone needs to train him that he is the first impression a customer is going to get and my interaction with him wasn’t great“

“Spent the day exploring downtown Cary and came across this little bistro! Outside dining was great! Amazing food and friendly service! Sophia, my waitress was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive! The cocktail “The Butterfly Effect “ is just as good as it is pretty! The baked Brie and arugula/beet salad was delicious! Great find in Cary for sure!“

“Great Food. Excellent Host.“

“First time dining here last night...great friendly staff, great atmosphere, and probably a Top 5 meal that I have ever had! THIS PLACE IS A GEM! You can absolutely tell it's local and fresh (and I normally think that's BS). Started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then the Homage to the Pig and my wife got the Shrimp Pasta. Incredible (chef's kiss). Going back for sure!“

“Had a very nice two night weekend stay. Room was very nice. Dining atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. The restaurant/bar area and in turn the library room are EXTREMELY noisy!!! Use some sound deadening materials for Christ sake!! We wanted to relax in the library area which is very comfortable but couldn’t last more than a few minutes because of the the noise from the dining room. It wasn’t that there were loud groups either. The room is very noisy. Simple conversations had to get continually louder to overcome the noise which made it even worse. During dinner with two people we were forced to raise out voices to we could hear each other. Just not acceptable in an otherwise very nice hotel.“

“Courtney is a great server. Always makes sure that everything is what we wanted or need. Highly recommend her.“

“❤️Our experience was very welcoming! The server was very friendly and made sure our food was delivered all together!“

“Alix was great you need to meet her. She makes the place“

“I had a fantastic experience at this place last weekend! The live band was absolutely incredible—great energy and a solid playlist that kept the vibe upbeat all night. The food and drinks were both high quality and served promptly. I especially appreciated the friendly, attentive service and the warm, inviting ambiance. Whether you're out for a night of live music or just looking for a spot to relax with good food and company, this place is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!“

“Sophie's Restaurant is amazing! Their food is excellent and the owners and staff are very attentive. They make a great effort in making sure you have a wonderful experience whether it's dinner or an event.“

“family went a few days ago for the very 1st time. Upon entering the hostess sat us at a table. There wasn't much of a crowd.and we did not have to wait. Once seated NOT.1 person came.to.our table to greet us, give water,etc. We waited over 10 mins and STILL no service. We got up and exited. We will never come back to this establishment and will NOT recommend either. Disappointed.“

“Loved the brisket, barbeque and ribs! Okra and banana pudding were delicious, too. Riley and Abel were friendly and helpful. I liked the atmosphere and the barbeque smell of the restaurant, too.“

“Great service but more importantly, the food is really good. Not the "from frozen" bar food that every other place has. Good job Parkway Tavern!“

“As a black couple we are always at home at Mac's. Food, drinks, service, entertainment and atmosphere are always wonderful. Everyone is welcome and gets along. Thank You Mac's!!“

“I am Ethiopian and let me tell you....this is the best Authentic food spot that makes even my friends from DC appreciate. In my opinion the tire Siga is top notch organic. The team do a good job in everything they make. Fantastic staff! Fantastic food! Fantastic atmosphere! Just FYI it only has few seats and it is mostly a take out spot. My taste buds thank you for existing 😆 💖9.9999@mila😆“

“We recently visited for lunch while visiting Raleigh and received excellent service from Eric and Jade. Great food and very friendly staff. All around great experience!“

“My girlfriend and I try to come at least once a month because everything is always SO fresh and delicious. We always open with a serving of their piping hot fried dumplings and delectable dipping sauce. I always get my favorite, an extra spicy Chadol Jjampong that blows my mind every time I taste it. We always feel so welcome because the staff actually remembers us and treats us like family. Well worth the price and the 30 minute drive from home for us. We always talk about Okja even when we cant make it over that way and will keep coming back as long as we can! Thank you so so much for everything 😊“

“One of my favorite burger spots in the area. Corbett's is very affordable for the quality, and the variety of sauces and burger options are outstanding. The fries always taste fresh, and I have never had a disappointing experience here.“

“Great food and service. The atmosphere is cool too.“

“Very nice smaller bar/pub that sits in a strip mall. Seems like everybody knows each other. The staff was friendly. Food service was not exceptionally fast but was worth the wait. Only one bartender/waitstaff when I first arrived. Seemed like two more showed after 5pm.“

“The chicken was extremely greasy. I spoke with the staff and asked them if the chicken is cooked fresh. The staff member stated that the chicken is cooked every so often and refilled into the grease prior to being served so that it is hot.“

“Had a surprise 40th birthday for my fiancé here. The experience was amazing from start to finish. Their event coordinator, Jennifer, was extremely attentive and very quick to respond. Beautiful event space, the food was delicious, staff was amazing! Huge shout out to Jaxx, our event manager. I would highly recommend Sports & Social Cary for parties, gatherings, etc.“

“Honestly for a hotel restaurant my food was really good! I usually avoid eating in the hotel but tonight I was too tired to go out. So I grabbed a complimentary drink for the reception and ordered a fried chicken sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. The sandwich arrived hot and honesty was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had. It had really good flavor and was juicy with fresh lettuce. The fries were cooked perfect to fit my liking which is crispy but not destroyed. Sorry I should've taken a picture... Fyi the table next to me got salads which looked really good.If you want to stay close or order room service I think you'll be pleasantly surprised as I was. Ignore the 1 star reviews that don't really relate to the restaurant. They also had a manager waking around checking on customers which is always a good sign that they care.“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“I was here the other night and it was 3 guys behind the bar and Nicole was doing all the table service and the bar everyone else seemed to just be talking while this girl was busting her butt. They’re was a young girl who gave us our food and we asked her for extra ranch never got it , until Nicole came back and by that time we didn’t need it anymore and I felt bad because we come here alot and see this happening . Next time I am just going to tip her only because it didn’t seem like anyone else was working. When she got off I had to walk up to the bar to get drinks and my check . I love this place but it shouldn’t be one person working there tail off .“

“Good food and good service 👌“

“Had a nice visit at this IHOP. The restaurant was clean, and the seating area felt open and comfortable. My food came out warm and tasted the way it should. The staff handled a busy crowd pretty well, and I didn’t have to wait long after ordering.

Good spot for a quick meal if you’re in the area. I’d consider stopping here again.“

“I am not from the area but I like traveling to the triangle just for this bar. It is my favorite bar in the United States of America. I love the chicken fritters which are twice fried and doused in amazing sauce. There beer always taste just perfect. The lines taste clean and it has perfect carbonation. 10/10 would recommend“

“Great hamburgers and fries“

“Went for thanksgiving menu. Two of the entrees were fabulous however one of us selected the turkey. It was extremely salty and dry. Starters and two of deserts were also great. However Apple pie was served in a ramekin all messed up with pie crust. Not at all appetizing. If the turkey and apple had been good would have given 5 stars.“

“Awesome team, great food always and clean. Always enjoy me some Bo!“

“Awesome team, great food always and clean. Always enjoy me some Bo!“

“Great place for brunch in cary. It is usually very busy and there is a waiting line on weekends since they don't take reservations. They only serve breakfast and lunch and have a variety of healthy choices. I had a cali eggs Benedict which was tasty.

They have group service by the waitstaff and it is spotty. One minute after I told the waitress my wife was gluten free , she asked what kind of bread she wanted. The thing is they have gluten free bread, but she wasn't really listening to us. Nice place with room for improvement.“

“I use a wheel chair and the manager was incredibly accommodating, adjusting a table and chairs just for us. He took our order personally and the food was delicious. 10/10 managements. Massive eating space, small play space. Definitely geared more toward children, except for the giant bar haha.“