16 Best American Restaurants near Forest City

“delicious food, great staff Huge pancakes !“

“Food is always great (awesome job cooks) and the waitresses are amazing:)“

“Valerie was an excellent waitress. She made sure to take care of our order. Food was delicious! Will return!“

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The pimento cheese balls were outstanding—rich, flavorful, and a great way to start the meal. The steak was cooked to perfection, exactly as ordered, and the baked potato was light, fluffy, and cooked just right. We also shared the Penny Tower. 😋

We visited on a Saturday in the early evening before the Christmas light display and had about a 35-minute wait, which was absolutely worth it. By the time we left, the wait had grown to 2–2.5 hours. While the service did slow down as the restaurant became busier, the quality of the food more than made up for it. Overall, a fantastic dining experience and well worth the wait.“

“Great Bar B Q and friendly customer service!“

“Egg, meat, hashbrown bowls.“

“Tonight we had the pleasure of having Lewis Hall as our server. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. I don't think we have ever had such a friendly, more attentive server at this establishment since it was built her and opened it's doors. The food was absolutely on point and delicious. I don't have anything but great things to say about the experience we had tonight. I witnessed our server Lewis Hall interacting with the other guests he was serving and they were getting the same friendly and attentive service that we were. I don't think our experience would have been so outstanding without Lewis being our server. He was definitely able to get me into a better all around mood for sure. Thank you Lewis for the absolutely best service I have had in probably 20 years. Thank you to the kitchen staff for the best food I have had here in a long time, and I am a very critical person when it comes to my food and the cleanliness of an establishment when I am choosing to dine somewhere.“

“Best BBQ we have ever eaten, onion straws are amazing“

“This place is truly a hidden gem, and it’s hard to find anything negative to say about it. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it’s the kind of spot that takes pride in what they serve and how they treat their customers. Their breakfast is easily among the best in town—fresh, flavorful, and consistently well-prepared. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty or something simple, they deliver every time.

Their lunch options are just as impressive, if not better. The menu has a great variety, and everything tastes like it’s made with care. The hamburgers, in particular, deserve a special mention—they’re juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. It’s the kind of meal you look forward to coming back for.

The atmosphere adds even more to the experience. It’s warm, comfortable, and welcoming, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy your food. The staff is wonderful—friendly, attentive, and always ready to make you feel at home. Their positive energy really elevates the entire visit.

Overall, this place is a solid 10 out of 10. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, grabbing lunch, or just looking for a great local spot, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Stopped by and some Whoopie Cookies, and a few other things followed me out the door into the car! I recommend everyone swinging by to try something of theirs! Great desserts, sweets available to grab & go!“

“Great selection. Great service.“

“Great food and great service. What more can you ask for?“

“Good food and good music!!“

“Riding through and got a bite to eat. Great service“

“Usually I have a good experience eating at Gregory’s. It’s one of the few places around that still has a salad bar. That is what I ordered today…a one trip salad bar. However, the inappropriately dressed millennial waitress wearing nude spandex short, shorts, never brought me a plate. When I went to the counter to ask for a salad plate, she made eye contact with me and then turned around, continuing to ignore me while talking to another waitress. Nope…not going to be ignored! How difficult is it to bring a plate to my table so I can serve myself from your salad bar??? There are other restaurants in town! And what a shame for the inappropriately dressed millennial waitress wearing nude spandex short, shorts who was too lazy to bring me a plate…I left a nice tip to the appropriately dressed young woman (who was also wearing shorts) at the other restaurant!“

“I enjoyed the service.My waitress Michelle was amazing. The food was up to par. I look forward to my next visit.“