22 Best American Restaurants near Lawndale

Johnny Ray's Smokehouse Barbecue • $
4629 Fallston Rd, Lawndale

Customers` Favorites

Chopped Brisket Sandwich and Their Homemade Fries
Bourbon Peach Smoked Wings
Famous Fried Cheese Curds
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Duke Burger with Chips
Chopped Brisket Plate
Chicken Fried Chicken
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow Smoked Wet Ribs
Breakfast Burger

“Natalie was awesome at explaining rolls vs hoagies. Never had to ask twice for anything. She went above and beyond. Good to see young kids with good work ethics and manners.“

4.6 Superb371 Reviews
Fasgas Minimart American • $
201 Carpenters Grove Church Rd, Lawndale

Customers` Favorites

2 for 1 00 Hotdogs on Thursday
Hot Dog

“Talking about stuff. This little country store has a ton of it. They now open the grill on Sunday 10-4. They made me an incredible hotdog all the way. Home made slaw by the way. It was really good. Stop in a see them. The staff are super friendly.“

3.9 Good98 Reviews
Missfits BBQ Barbecue • $
4835 Fallston Rd, Lawndale

Customers` Favorites

Triple Cheeseburger w Bacon Cheese Fries
Chopped BBQ Plate with Fries and Slaw
Double Cheeseburger Basket
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Ribeye Steak Sandwich
Chicken Club Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
Crispy Chicken Sand
Fried Mushrooms
Baby Back Ribs

“Tonys has some of the best food around! BBQ is delicious 😋 Portions are excellent Price is fantastic🙌 I definitely recommend them to anyone!!“

4.6 Superb86 Reviews
Depot Cafe American • $
202 Price St, Lattimore - 8.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Pie Mac & Cheese and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Pot Roast Green Beans Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Meatloaf Steamed Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes
Pork Chop Mashed Potatoes and Slaw
Pinto Mac and Cheese Turnip Greens
Chicken Pie and Veggie Casserole
Meat Loaf and Veggie Casserole
Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger Plate

“Always a good meal for a good price. Nice workers.“

4.8 Superb76 Reviews
27 West Family Restaurant American • $
5525 NC-27, Vale - 9.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad with Fruit
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken Tenders
Fresh Salad Bar
Popcorn Shrimp
Cheeseburger
Onion Rings
Tater Tots
Hamburger
Flounder

“Great food, and very sweet staff!!“

4.8 Superb58 Reviews
Norman's Cafe American • $
9193 NC-10, Vale - 10.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Porkchops Greenbeans & Hashbrown Casserole
Salad and Garlic Toast
Collosal Burger
Chicken Tenders
Ham Grits Eggs
Cheeseburger
Onion Rings
Flounder
Hot Dog
Fried

“We haven’t been here in a very long time & tonight we realized it was a restaurant we needed to frequent way more! The food was absolutely delicious & we had the SWEETEST waitress too! She was very attentive & we never had to ask for anything!“

4.6 Superb55 Reviews
Alli's Cafe American • $
891 N Post Rd #4248, Shelby - 8.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Decker Club Sandwich Basket
Grilled Chicken Salad
Cheese Omelette
Baked Spaghetti
Gravy & Biscuit
Fried Chicken

“It’s a wonderful place to get a hot homemade cooked meal…
The ladies here are friendly and welcoming…
We will definitely come back while working on the bypass here in town…
Thanks for the hospitality, ladies.
You make the stop even more enjoyable…😉“

4.4 Superb46 Reviews
Bistro 214 American • $$
Recommended
214 - A S Lafayette St, Shelby - 8.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Trout with Sweet Potato Hash
Bread and Seasoned Olive Oil
Salmon Grilled Asparagus
Fried Mash Potatoes
Fried Oyster Salad
Shrimp Appetizer
Bananas Ni Fen
Chocolate Cake
Steak Salad
Steak Filet

“Steak and seafood pastas are delicious! Bread comes warm out of the oven...even the butter is sweet! Staff is spot on and on top of it (thank you Vickie!). It is a plain jane kind of place in regards to atmosphere, however, what they lack in decor and color, they thoroughly makeup for with their food; and that is really what matters. Food was incredible!“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
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Hub American • $
108 E Grover St, Shelby - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hash Browns with Cheese Onions
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Spicy Chicken Tenders
Chicken or Tuna Salad
Double Cheeseburger
Chicken Salad Plate
Vegetable Omelet
Bowl of Gravy
Cheese Omelet
Tossed Salad

“Great place to eat. I like their daily. The wait staff are friendly and very attentive. The food is always great and there are many options to choose from.

Dietary restrictions: There should be something available that everyone would be able to enjoy.

Parking: There are plenty of parking spots available.

Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is fully handicap accessible“

4.2 Good22 Reviews
Jan's Restaurant Family • $
4902 Fallston Rd, Fallston - 3.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders with Wedges
Two Egg Breakfast Plate
Potato Wedges
Onion Rings

“5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ There food is the best“

4.6 Superb97 Reviews
Showmars Shelby Greek • $
1500 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby - 10.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Limited Time Fish Sandwich Special Tea Fruit Bowl and Cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
World Famous Fish Sandwich
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Grilled Zucchini & Squash
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fish Sandwich and Tartar
Calabash Shrimp Platter
Hamburger Steak Dinner
Avocado Chicken Cobb

“Absolutely did some plumbing work the kitchen is very clean employees are very presentable and friendly also there baked potato soup is 💯“

4.5 Superb146 Reviews
Kelly's Seafood Seafood • $
1204 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby - 10.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders Potato Salad and Hushpuppies
Whole Flounder on the Bone
Flounder Filet of Flounder
Fried Filet of Flounder
Single Deviled Crab
Cold Boiled Shrimp
Fried Dill Pickle
Large Perch Plate
Calabash Chicken
Seafood Platter

“the salt and pepper catfish and shrimp 🍤 😋 😍 and flounder love it all it's cooked just right and you get your money's worth 😋“

4.4 Superb139 Reviews
Creekside Clock Seafood and Steakhouse Steak House • $
1025 Kiser Street, Shelby - 9.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Side of Chicken Tenders with Peppers and Onions
Catfish Filet with Fries Hushpuppies & Slaw
Country Style Steak \u0026 2 Sides
Country Style Steak & 2 Sides
Side of Potato Salad
Fried Mushrooms
Seafood Platter
Hamburger Steak
Baked Potatoes
White Fish

“Hands down best seafood and service I have had! Huge portions, one person can eat on it for 3 meals. Thickest whitefish Ive had. Firecracker shrimp was delicious. The wait staff was wonderful with my autistic toddler who can be a little difficult in restaurants. Definitely 5 out of 5 stars!!!!“

4.4 Superb125 Reviews
Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille Pizza • $
233 S Lafayette St, Shelby - 8.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cowboy Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
South Mountain Chicken Pizza
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Blackened Penne Pasta
Pesto Bread Sticks
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Margherita Pizza

“We were in town and stopped here because the menu seemed to have something for everyone in our group. Everything we ordered was so good! Pizza, a wrap, and I had the spinach artichoke dip - probably the best I've ever had! The brown sugar on the breadsticks appetizer was a little much but next time we would just get light or none.

Shay was our server and she was great. Food came out quickly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Didn't drink but they had a nice selection of drafts. Would definitely go back and recommend!“

4.3 Superb219 Reviews
Northbrook Family Restaurant American • $
6679 NC-27, Vale - 8.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Bacon Cheeseburger Basket
Grilled Chicken Salad
Large Chef Salad
Chicken Tenders
Hamburger Steak
Flounder Fillet
Blooming Onion
Fried Chicken
Fried Shrimp
French Fries

“Ate Sunday lunch there, everything was great, food n service 😋“

3.9 Good115 Reviews
Jive Turkey Cafe Cafe • $
137 S Post Rd, Shelby - 10.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger with Double Meat & Double Cheese on a Bun
Chicken Salad Chef Salad
Cheeseburger Basket
Cafe Club Sandwich
Bacon Cheese Fries
Chicken Puri Puri

“I just stopped by the jive turkey cafe to try out breakfast and let me tell you, do yourself a favor and stop in and grab a bite, you won't regret it! my breakfast quesadilla is delicious! Don't sleep on this cafe because it is in the college, it is open to the public and the food is fantastic!“

4.9 Superb13 Reviews
Newgrass Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
213 S Lafayette St, Shelby - 8.65 miles

“We had my son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner upstairs 3/26/26. We had the best experience with Kelly at Newgrass. She was so helpful with the whole process. The food was delicious and setting was casual and fun. 🙂 Thank you to Newgrass for making our weekend the best! ⭐️🌟“

4.2 Good128 Reviews
Taste-T-Drive-In Hamburger • $
322 E Marion St, Shelby - 8.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger with Mustard Onion Mayo Lettuce and Tomato
Bacon Cheeseburger Combo with Hush Puppies
Bacon Cheeseburger Basket
Jumbo Bacon Cheeseburger
Hamburger Steak Plate
Homemade Onion Rings
Chuck Wagon Basket
Pineapple Pudding
Double Hamburger
Buffalo Chicken

“Wow! What a great hamburger. I have paid $15 for burgers that were not as good. It was cooked up fresh after I ordered it and was delicious. I could tell it is good quality hamburger meat. The fries were good also, they were large crinkle cut fries .And they were fried up fresh.. A friend told me about the lemonade and I tried it. It’s the best around and I even got a free refill. I love this place..A restaurant doesn’t have to be complicated to serve great food.“

4.2 Good92 Reviews
Skooters Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
1851 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby - 10.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Sweet Chili Hot Wings
Loaded Fries or Tater Tots
Skooterz Burger Basket
Pounder Burger Basket
Cheeseburger Basket
Boneless Wings
Supreme Pizza

“A little late on this review and I apologize for that. My friends and I went to this restaurant after a wedding and had some drinks and ate. The atmosphere was awesome and we had the pleasure of meeting Nancy. Nancy is the biggest reason we enjoyed the experience, she was funny and made us all laugh despite how exhausted we were. The drinks were very reasonably priced and the food was delicious.

10/10 would recommend again.“

4 Good58 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1712 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby - 10.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Rice with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and a Roll with Cabbage and Meatloaf
Turkey Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Beans and Sweet Potato
Fried Fish Okra Cooked Cabbage
Classic Breakfast Combo
Macaroni \u0026 Cheese
12 Piece Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato Casserole
Prime Rib & Assortment
Thanksgiving Dinner
Macaroni & Cheese

“My grandparents love this place. The food is usually good but there have been some lackluster cases. Service is great. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a golden corral. The atmosphere is colder during the day but warmer at night. There could definitely be some better management choices. The staff are extremely friendly and I can't stress that enough.“

3.9 Good223 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
1808 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby - 10.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Omelette Hashbrowns Grits and Toast and Jelly
Biscuits & Gravy Eggs and Grits
Cheeseburger & Fries Meal
Two Egg Breakfast & Bacon
All Star Breakfast Plate
Taxes Bacon Patty Melt
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Sausagge Egg & Cheese
Bacon Hashbrown Bowl

“Exactly what Waffle House is supposed to be. Clean location, friendly and efficient staff, and food that comes out hot and fast. Bacon, egg, and cheese on Texas toast with hash browns all the way (no gravy) hit the spot. Reliable, comforting, and clutch when you need it most.“

3.6 Good149 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
433 Earl Rd, Shelby - 9.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

8 Oz Steak with Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
New Neighborhood Beef Nachos
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Smaller Plate with Fries
White Queso Dip & Chips
Club Sandwich and Fries
Blackened Cajun Salmon
Bourbon Street Chicken
Side Steamed Broccoli
Chicken Wonton Tacos

“My husband and I had a little date night at bee’s and had a GREAT experience!! We’ve been a few times and this was by far the best! We started with Mike as our server, then got handed over to Zack and a trainee when Mike got moved to bar. All 3 (Mike, Zack and trainee…unfortunately we did not get her name), were phenomenal! Great servers with great attitudes and customer service. The food was also good. Over all a 10/10 experience, especially made by the crew!“

3.2 Average256 Reviews

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