42 Best American Restaurants in Gastonia

“The food and service were EXCELLENT!!!“

“The vibe here is amazing! I love a double entendre so walking in to see a sign that says “meat here” with a giant arrow instantly gives me the giggles! The multicolored decor and cool artwork made it hard to do anything but keep smiling. As soon as we’re seated our waitress says “I love your earring and all your jewlery” and I was smitten. I took my jacket off right as she was brining our food. “I love your tattoos” she says and I’m falling in love with this place. The cheesin steak sandwich is smothered in cheese, the wings are crispy, our appetizers came out fast and hot, and the atmosphere was great. I was having such a good time I didn’t even mind the watered down, chunkless blu cheese. You won’t either I promise! My husband and friends notified the waitress it was my 29th birthday to which she replied “29 would have never guessed your 29!” and I’m a little shocked. The thing is it was 13th 29th birthday so I reply “ and how old did you think I was?” I’m expecting a 35 or 36…. She says “24!” I laughed so much and said “I’m actually 42” and it was her turn to be shocked. She actually insisted I pull out my ID and that’s when I knew this lunch date was a Flirtatious Fork 5 star “Marry Me” good! ❤️ the food, the vibe, the service, the drinks (get the emerald godness, it’s amazing!) 💔 having to leave and knowing there isn’t a groovy beast near me! If im ever in Gastonia again I’ll go back!“

“They hosted my grand daughters birthday party on July 12, 2025! They were on top of everything...very polite,very helpful kept asking if we needed anything! They were 5 stars and above!!!“

“Cannot express enough how wonderful this place is. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is out of this world. Seriously, do not skip out on this place. We cannot wait to come back! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful with telling us what was the most recommended. Absolutely LOVE this place!!“

“Quite a strange name of the place. Pelicans are avian of temperate weather zones. Snowballs are typically in a colder climate zone. So .. Mixing the two gives it a whimsical avant garde atmosphere. The kids love it. It's good.. It's a happy time and place. You must come here. Oh yes I dare say you must.“

“I stopped by once and didn't know how to get back, I just knew the food would be good.
It was beyond what I hoped for. never tasted a steak so next to perfect, it made me shake the hand if the Chef. Host,Waiters, Mrs. Cleaning Lady...Best place in Gastonia all round. Had to give my first review for it. Thank You .“

“Tino’s is always great. The food is consistently good (I like the Honey Garlic Chicken Salad), the service is great (Ethan is my favorite server), & the atmosphere is fun and funky.“

“This place is AWESOME! They have the best wings around here Try the Strawberry Hot, it’s so good The Gold Rush, Honey Gold, Cancun Ranch They are all delicious. The jalapeño poppers are as well. Great atmosphere and friendly staff Try it… you will go back again… and again!“

“The food is amazing! Especially love their smokey ranch!“

“We were coming from a doctor’s appointment and decided to stop by. I don’t have pictures but the food here was very good. Everything was cooked the way we wanted it and I have no problem coming back next time we go there. The staff were friendly and the vibe was relaxed. The burger was amazing ?. We also got salad and fries I am impressed with the whole experience.“

“Very home like feeling here. People are super welcome, as always & food is delicious @ a very fair price. I've been visiting this place for years whenever we're around & hungry. As long as they're open, we'll continue to support them.“

“Love the quiet vibe and the food was very tasty. Has the turkey sandwich with fruits as a side, which I must say was a breath of fresh air from the typical sides offered in America consisting of various types of fries. A little cup of assorted fruits hits the spot.“

“The place to go in the greater Gaston area for pool! Six 9’ tables and twelve 7’ tables- all Diamonds. Tables are well maintained. Note that you must pay cash for table rentals (there is an ATM). Typically run 9-ball losses tournament on Friday and 8-ball losses tournament on Saturday. Check the Facebook for tournament scheduling. Good bar food with creative, comfort food specials regularly. Incredible brisket when on special (check the Facebook for food specials). Awesome pizza daily. Ownership (Brandon & Runt) make a heck of a duo, and they pour their hearts and funding into the business for THE PEOPLE!“

“Delicious and the staff were working nonstop!“

“Excellent Chicken Philly and Delicious Hand Pattied Cheese Burgers.. The Building and Employees are Clean and Nice..
My only concern is that the area isn't very Welcoming and Safe Feeling.. I NEVER go alone.. That's just my opinion.. I've never had any problems..“

“Antonie, was fantastic! Best waiter we've had in a while! 100000% recommended seating in his section!“

“I’ve been coming to Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar for quite sometime now and to be honest, I’ve enjoyed ever moment of it! I end up with the same server each time I come visit and she is absolutely amazing! Tiffany carries such a joy and smile on her face. She truly makes my time at Bad Daddy’s a memorable one for sure❤️.“

“From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place runs like a well-oiled smoker. The ordering process was incredibly efficient, no long waits, just a smooth, well-organized system that gets you from the front door to your plate without a hitch. Within minutes of placing our order, our server was at the table to collect our order ticket. Every person we interacted with was warm, friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do. They checked in just the right amount and made us feel completely at home. Now, the food… wow. Every bite was a reminder of why BBQ is comfort food at its finest. Tender, juicy and flavorful! I highly recommend! On an unrelated note, it’s also quite clear that the owner has great taste in music 🤩😉“

“The small restaurant in the back of the pharmacy has great food at very reasonable prices.“

“Me & my grandkids had a wonderful breakfast for lunch on Tuesday. Our waitress was really nice and did a great job. I believe her name was Lisa ,“

“Hands down...best parmesan garlic and lemon pepper wings I ever had.. cant wait to order again!“

“Brooklyn hands down makes the best caramel cinnamon smile! It will surely put a smile on your face! Food was amazing as well!!“

“Had breakfast here Sunday morning 11/20 /2022 delicious food, service and the entire staff happy, smiling and getting the work done , did I mention it was very crowed ? Great experience !!!“

“Ate here tonight (1/31/22) around 6 pm. Only one waitress and one cook. We were told before we were seated that only 2 were working. Our waitress was amazing. She was taking care of everyone in there. So friendly, smiling and very sweet. Order was exactly right, food was hot and good so cook was also doing a great job. Thank you to both of this girls who came to work!! Union Rd location“

“The best ever. Fast clean and friendly you can't get a better breakfast or lunch“

“Had a birthday party there last night. There was about 15 of us. The management and staff was absolutely amazing!!!“

“like going there for the breakfast 😋 it's the best“

“My hamburger steak was so delicious. Hubby got the sliders. Yummy! If you like pork skins, I recommend Whiskey Mills. They were phenomenal!!! Great food, great service!!!“

“I just love the people who work here and the crowd that comes here as well. They’re always very friendly and helpful. I’m a mama of two little kids under 5 and everyone we met was so kind. The food is really good as well. Definitely would recommend their spaghetti!“

“All I know is my daughter is there right now for her birthday and she’s having the time of her life. It’s not that crowded and her buddy is singing “ Whiskey glasses “ really off key. Lol Also her boyfriend just broke up with her so thank you for rocking !“

“Wow! What an improvement! We pretty much quite going here but thought we’d try it again today. New management, new experience! Service was fantastic, restaurant was clean and food was hot and quick. We’ll be back!😁“

“THE ENVIRONMENT WAS PEACEFUL AND THE FOOD WAS FRESH“

“Went for my birthday Tuesday night, was disappointed that they had no bread, one of my favorite things. No sign when we went in, but one was up when I left.“

“Great food! The salad dressings are delicious and totally drinkable. Our server on Sunday Brian was fun, friendly and attentive. One of the best servers I’ve had there. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants consistency.“

“Throughly enjoyed my ribeye except what kind of meat was it. Some of it was tough. The garlic butter didn't melt. And being here the second time. Bake potato was cold wouldn't even melt the cheese and not cooked through. Plus my husband asked for the same batter that they used on the shrimp for the fish. Absolutely 💯 perfect . The restaurant need to add it to the menu for fish and Chip with malt vinegar. He comes from England. More business for you“

“It’s good food & fast- yummy 😋“

“It’s good and fast service“

“Visiting Greenville recently, we had an excellent experience at Logan’s . It was Friday evening. We were seated quickly and they took initial drink and appetizer orders shortly after. They also provided a huge basket of delicious rolls. I gave the service 5stars because they stopped by frequently, but not enough to be intrusive. They took our order, and brought the check very timely, and refilled drinks without being asked. They did not offer information regarding the menu., but I did not deduct. The atmosphere was fine, no complaints, just typical steak house., similar to chain restaurants. During our trip it was relaxing and quiet. Parking and access were not an issue. The menu and food is very similar to Texas Roadhouse. Everyone’s meal was well prepared. At the TR in our area it tends to be somewhat hit or miss. The steak was truly med as requested, and the ribs were juicy and flavorful for me., although another person in our party was less impressed - not bad, but they might be on the bland side for some. The salad was unremarkable. So I did take one star off on food - very good, but not outstanding for all items. Could be 4.5. Also considering value, portions were good size, but the food prices were similar to TR in a higher cost area. There is a kids menu but I did not pay enough attention to comment on it. Based on our experience I definitely recommend Logan’s if you are looking for a no-hassles steak house meal with very good food and excellent service.“

“AMAZING PLACE! me and my wife love eating here it is very affordable and the food is always fresh and amazing, the workers are always super nice and place is kept very clean, they even have a claw machine we always play

Vegetarian options: Would not recommend to a vegetarian

Dietary restrictions: They have options available

Parking: Great parking

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheel chair accessible“

“great food, amazing service“

“Staff was nice and friendly service was quick food was outstanding ❤️💯🙌🏾🍀🍀🍀“

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