41 Best American Restaurants in Greensboro

“I’ve been enjoying Village Tavern for over 25 years—whether celebrating with friends and family or simply stopping in for a casual meal. It’s one of those rare places where I know I can always count on a consistently great meal and warm, attentive service.

There’s truly not a bad seat in the house. The indoor dining area is cozy and welcoming, and I especially love the outdoor patio when the weather’s nice. The large bar inside is perfect for socializing or networking, with a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. It’s a spot that’s friendly to both families and singles, and the staff always makes everyone feel at home.

Some of my favorites include the fish tacos, meatloaf, and carrot cake—each one consistently delicious and satisfying. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and offers plenty of parking, which makes every visit easy and enjoyable.

Village Tavern has been part of so many memories over the years, and I’m grateful it continues to be a place I can return to with confidence and joy.“

“Our waiter was rubbing some girls' hair and scalp for 3-4 minutes before coming to serve us. two of our party of 5 were there for lunch. the waiter did not wash his hands and we were disgusted. we did not say anything as I decided to make a written comment at home. He also did not write down our orders saying he had been doing this a long time and didn't need to write down the orders. My friend and I were not happy about him rubbing the friend's hair and scalp in front of customers. thank you“

“Tasty food and great service!“

“The host came up to me, drank my drink, and then left, which made me feel very welcome. The food was great and music made me feel nostalgic. Would give 15 stars if I could.

Vegetarian options: Salad bar is superb and fantastic.“

“Sat at a he bar and had wonderful service and the food was awesome!“

“We dined at B. Christopher’s before seeing Shen Yun at The Tanger Center. It was an amazing dinner and a perfect way to begin our evening.“

“Just spent my birthday at Elm St Grill and was treated like a star! Food was amazing as always! Thank you to Josh, the bartender for taking such good care of my friend and me, and thank you, Ravi for my birthday present!!! Loved spending my birthday at this fantastic restaurant!!!!“

“My husband and I had dinner at this location. Our server Travis was outstanding! He exceeded our expectations. The food was really good and fresh. I will definitely be coming back again.“

“having people and great food, I will always recommend coming here for a good food and drinks“

“LPFS has become one of our regular lunch spots. We love the food and the friendly staff!“

“Great food, friendly and welcoming staff, nice atmosphere without loud music. Very clean restaurant! Great place to see neighbors too!“

“A friend and I dined at brunch. It was excellent. No fussy menu but what taste ! A bit of a wait simply due to its quality and great service. and popularity. I look forward to a return visit. Highly recommend.“

“Delicious food and fresh menu options, warm and comfortable atmosphere, exciting events, lots of televisions, very clean, and great staff. I could go on but you need to experience it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Service was great food good waitress Skyler was great....“

“Great food. Always hot and fresh. Custom orders if needed. Smiling staff acts like they are glad to see you. Relaxed atmosphere. Manager Kelly and waitress Carol always greet us and check on us. We are from Lexington NC and always try to go by when we are in Greensboro.“

“Great food great employees will recommend them so glad I went“

“If youre in greensbro you MUST try this place!! amazing service and amazing food and amazing vibes! definitely coming back !“

“My husband and I are regulars here. Visiting Melt is really a highlight of our week. Everyone who works there is so down to earth and kind. We like to support businesses that treat their employees well. Something we’ve noted is that much of the staff have been with Melt for quite some time. And they seem genuinely happy to be there. It’s just a really bright gem here in Greensboro. And the food? We’ve never had a bad meal there. It’s always so good. And they make a great Old Fashioned :)

Keep on’ shining!“

“The best comfort food in Greensboro! I ordered the Lemon Meringue pie for my mom and she said it was the best she has ever had!“

“We adore Tap Room! The atmosphere is ideal for the Tap Room vibe, and the cuisine is fantastic! Everyone on the team works incredibly hard!
The Philly steak N chz is another a favorite, and I heartily recommend the pita wraps! Not to add how delicious the Caesar salad with steak or shrimp is!“

“At first, I was a little worried about how the service was going to be. The energy was a little awkward walking in. It was late so I figured maybe some of the staff had a long day & I thought no more of it. Our waitress was super sweet! My mother’s food was the last & late to come out but we were too busy entertaining each other to really notice. The manager came over, apologized, & told my Mom that it was on the house which was super unexpected. Everyone’s food was great. We will be back. Thank you.“

“Just the best hometown lunch counter ever!
Fresh salads, best homemade egg salad, orangeades, breakfast s!

Vegetarian options: Grilled Cheese, Salads

Kid-friendliness: Kids are there enjoying their choices from the kids menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access“

“This is an excellent family restaurant. You'll find delicious, fresh food at a great price. The atmosphere is great, and the service is quite good. Consider coming for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You'll love it. We've tried burgers, rib-eye, country-style barbecue, and flounder fish—everything is delicious.“

“we had an excellent dinner, we had the bourbon Medallions 😋“

“Rachel and I ate at MJ's Saturday night and it was one of the Best meals that I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Michael Angelo is alive and well and working as a chef at MJ's. There is No Way that this restaurant is a 4.7, its got to be a solid 5. If you want the Best meal that you have ever eaten, try MJ's. You will be glad that you did !“

“What started as a $4.15 Happy Meal on a road trip the day after Christmas, proceeding to hungry and very angry parents late at night after several other restaurants ended up being closed or refusing to serve walk-in customers, ended with a $40 meal and the angel at the Jake’s Diner drive-thru. I don’t actually know what’s on the menu, and honestly, they probably could’ve served Lunchables and I’d have still given them a four star review. Thank you for being open late the night after Christmas, thank you to the nice girl at the window for simply wanted 3 chicken sandwiches and fries, one spicy, and making it happen. The food was great, the service was quick, and you saved our night.“

“Food portion is small cold and overcooked when brought to their attention they became aggressive and loud will not spend another dime to be treated this way shame on you“

“I had the best burger and fries of my life today. Yummmmm!“

“Jamill was Gracious, Attentive, Expedient, and Entertaining.

Great customer service, funny, good pours, remembers her customer’s drinks

She makes any place she works feel like home away from home. Which seems magical when all she is doing is making drinks.“

“Mike's Vegan Grill specializes in vegan food so you know it's not an afterthought. I tend to eat more "healthy vegan" with no oil and low fat and this is NOT that, but it's a great option for me occasionally. My omni friend enjoyed her food as well. Updated from previous review on 2025-06-29“

“Wonderful customer service started at check-in and continued throughout the stay! The Bistro morning staff 3/19 was warm and welcoming! Very clean rooms, close to downtown and interstate. Only took 10 minutes to get downtown all weekend which was nice. Parking was great, you can park on whatever side of the property you are staying on. Would stay again!“

“Very good vegetarian options, my personal favorite place in Greensboro. Delicious sangria as well.“

“Fun bar! Had a DJ with a dance floor. Good bar service. Id like to go back its such a cool place with a good location in downtown. Best for groups of max 4-6 considering the seating arrangement have high tables for 4 people and maybe one big table that I remember. Beer had a large selection on tap. Great experience overall!“

“Long day of travel and meetings so didn’t want to go out for dinner. Did room service and glad I did. Perfectly cooked and seasoned filet. Waffle fries with no greasiness. Mixed green salad. Then chocolate mousse cake to finish off meal. Great food. Will do this again next time in High Point.“

“Our waitress Aryn was amazing, not as amazing as the food though. The coffee, waffles, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and sausage were all made or cooked to perfection. The housemade jelly has the perfect sweetness. Especially for those watching there sugar intake. Enjoyed my experience immensely!“

“Food, atmosphere was excellent. Service was spectacular. Our server, Malachi really took care of us and made us feel special. We’ll be back!!!“

“Muy buen sabor. Muy buenos precios“

“We were sceptical when we walked in because of outdated reviews and the dining room was empty but we walked around to the bar side and there were customers and the bartender Sidney, who was also waitressing. We talked to her and she told us to sit wherever we wanted. We chose to go into the empty dining room. She brought our menus and drinks within minutes. We acknowledged that we knew she was the only one working and she was very nice and attentive while working both rooms. We ordered the Korean fried cauliflower appetizer and OMG, it was fantastic! Fried perfectly with a sweet chili sauce that had the perfect hint of spicy.(We ate it all before the picture) We also got a reuban sandwich with the best onion rings, The chicken quesadilla which was also amazing and the Gate City Burger which was layered perfectly with 2 burgers, onions, mushrooms, cheese, bacon and bbq sauce. Plenty enough to make 2. Served with yummy french fries. Everything was so good! I'm glad we didn't form an opinion based on old reviews. I would absolutely recommend eating here. Great food, big portions, reasonable pricing and service with a smile!“

“It’s not often that I leave a review or comment on a restaurant, typically they would not be good based on what I see working in kitchens. This restaurant consistently impresses me with cleanliness. The staff are always pleasant to work with and the food looks and smells delicious. Definitely one I can recommend.“