50 Best American Restaurants near Newton

“Our family usually hits up Hen & Egg every Saturday morning. Today was the absolute best. Our waitress Robin was the BEST!! Great laughs and top notch service! Going forward we will wait until Robin has a table open ❤️ It was an awesome way to start the day with great food and even better service!!“

“absolutely love this place!!“

“Great atmosphere and even better food!“

“Awesome place to eat, I am part of their delivery personal, they have ALWAYS treated me with the upmost respect and they are a down home country kitchen that's for sure, and their honey bun cake is absolutely amazing if you aint been there to get a piece your missing out, it hands down by far the best dessert ive ever eatten“

“Best bbq, hush puppies and tartar sauce!“

“Today was our second time eating there. A week ago we ate with my parents. My mom has bad allergies. Our waitress Carrie took care of us. She is my favorite waitress ever. We ate today. We got the cookie monster. It was delicious. We also saw Carrie. I will ask for her next time. I will definitely be going back. The food and atmosphere are amazing.“

“Food was great and the new lady at the pickup window is the best!“

“Had a delicious meal last night! Chef's Special and Brandon was the best server!“

“Hickory NC had great food and decent service to be busy! Would recommend“

“Absolutely love this place! So good & the staff are very nice.“

“My wife and I love The Fourk. We visit Hickory often. I'm originally from NY, on our first visit our Waiter was Dave. Great guy and awesome conversations. We missed him this last visit, however, Tasha was also a fantastic Waitress. We loved The Burrata, and my lady was delighted with The Jumbo Scallops. I just can't stray away from your Fourk Chop. I'll try something else next time.“

“We went here for a late lunch. I'm the only one in my family who needs a gf menu, no one else has any restrictions. We ALL loved our meals and desserts. Highly recommend. Food was good and the young lady working the counter was super friendly. Wish we lived closer and could visit more often.“

“Food is alright, but what happened to the one little gal named Tara who was a waitress? She was the reason we came in that place. It was better when she was there. Hope she is on vacation and plans to return.“

“I have breakfast at Granny's almost every Wednesday. Love their breakfast bowl.“

“Waitress was very attentive and the food was amazing. We all got different dishes and they nailed everything! We will definitely be back- service was amazing- got in & out quickly“

“Had Reuben. Served without thousand island dressing. It was dry even though it had sourkraut . The server said this is a signature dish. Really... where is the meat? Can you spare some. They raised prices but you get less meat no dressing. NO QUALITY. WONT BE BACK“

“First watch is always a great experience. Cait did a fantastic job, I had 2 crazy kids, she even made sure they could have anything they needed. Great food, great people.“

“Just enjoyed my favorite Windy City Grill sandwich: the BELT! Just a BLT with egg and mayo on toasted bread. Go check them out! They have been serving great fast food, cooked to order, in Hickory since 1973.“

“Excellent food! Great service! Food was brought to table quickly by attentive server. Prices in line with other restaurants in the area. Decor well designed and attractive.“

“I have been coming here for years especially on Thursdays and Fridays!! I will just say I have never had a bad experience while eating here!! The food is good but wanted to brag a little on the waitress Lindsay that seems to always be there when I eat. She is always busy either serving tables or answering that phone but always checks on everyone!!! Is always super nice when she is able to have a 2 min conversation. When she isn’t there I seem to have issues with getting drinks or my order is wrong but that won’t deter me from coming back!!“

“We happened upon fresh chef and decided to stop and try it. The service was amazing, atmosphere is great, food was AMAZING we had gumbo and shrimp with grits which is something that’s usually hit or miss most places, but they nailed it and we will definitely be back. Shout out to Elaine who was so friendly!!!!“

“They know how to make some food!!!!’ Literally some of the best. I’ll definitely go back!! Recommend for sure! 👍🏾“

“Our fine dining experience at Willow Creek Inn was absolutely phenomenal. We were celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary, and Chef Mansour Zand made it one of the most memorable evenings we’ve ever had. It feels like stepping into the chef’s own private dining room — an intimate, personal experience set in a beautiful cottage tucked away in the woods. The property itself is stunning, adding to the charm and magic of the evening. We highly recommend trusting Chef Zand completely and allowing him to guide the night. Simply relax, enjoy, and let him create an unforgettable experience.“

“Food was good. Little greasy as expected. Only real complaint is how they do things for the drive thru. No one else at screens or window when we ordered/paid, but that’s because they put a sticker on your mirror and you have pull up past the window to park and wait on them to bring it out. Once you pay, there’s 3 lanes. 2 outer lanes to park and wait and a middle for leaving. We sat there for almost 30 mins waiting on 2 plain burger combos. Some people that were there before us, were still there after we left. They come out wandering around confused as they are trying to match the order to the number on your rear view mirror. It was an odd experience and not one I plan to repeat anytime soon. Really shouldn’t take that long for fast food.“

“As always the food was delicious and our service was outstanding. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and had a great time. Our server, Trinity, was superb. The place was extremely busy, but she gave us great service. The "Tavern Salad* will never disappoint. It's always a great choice. 10/10 recommend dining here!!!!!!“

“I had been wanting to eat at a real country kitchen food, had been in some but haven’t found one that I satisfied.
Today, I found one: this Granny’s Country Kitchen in Claremont, NC
The ambiance was casual, family oriented, and food was very yummy, service by a young, pretty and efficient Cami, the reasonable prices made an amazing lunch!
I told my husband that I wished this restaurant was in our neighborhood.
Highly recommend to those who travel to this part, it’s a must stop for lunch or dinner, besides a great meal, we support the local as well.“

“Everything is fresh!!! Made fresh after you order!!“

“I can say, maybe just this steakhouse or others in general, if you go at certain hours, you'll get a steak that's not gonna be cooked exactly the way you want it. I can say it's either the cook's or just the time of day you go, between 12 to 3pm, they cook great, but say on a late night or evening weekend, not so much...“

“drove an hour for the fettuccine Alfredo ...best I've ever had“

“Thomas Hammond, manager , great service, GREAT food. Best in North Carolina“

“We were traveling through Hickory and decided to stop in. We ordered the crab cakes, calamari, and jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat. All were seasoned very well and delicious. The service was awesome. We live an hour and a half away, but the food was so delicious we are considering returning soon 😊.“

“We just stopped in here while passing through recently and really enjoyed getting a Cook Out burger. We don’t have any where we live now so it was awesome to be able to get a burger while visiting. No place does burgers like Cook Out. We found the staff very friendly and the inside was pretty clean. It is great to see the newer locations more often have dining areas now which is great.“

“We had a great meal here, was my daughters birthday. Our waiter, Drew, was awesome! He was friendly, funny, even did a few magic tricks for the birthday girl. He made her day special!“

“I am so happy that my indecisive self decided to give this place a try. I have not been impressed with most of the establishments in the area. My wife and I usually travel to Asheville for good food. On a Sunday there weren’t a lot of options. We decided to give backstreets a try. It’s been years since I ate here and didn’t remember. She got Cajun chicken pasta and I got possibly the best Rueben I’ve had in years. I’d say the pasta is better than Cheesecake Factory. The only negative thing was the judgy couple sitting beside us. However, they cannot control who comes through their doors. The service was excellent and I’m so happy I found a place I am happy with locally.“

“Had a lunch meeting with Caleb Hart over at CertaPro Painters of Hickory/ Catawba Valley/ High Country on the 3rd here at Crescent Moon Cafe. I ordered the Greek Chicken wrap, yo - your boy was very pleased. I asked the waiter what side to get he said potato salad. Lights out. Get in, good food, good service, and on your way. 5 stars. Exactly what I didn't know I wanted.“

“Great food, I try to eat at Sharon's atleast once a week. Just wish they were open later than 2:00“

“It was good, server was super cool, def great with people. I wish I could remember her name so she can get the recognition she deserves. She was mixed, mentioned she was going back to school. It was just her and a cool that also me toned it was his first day with his promotion to cook.

Everything was good my only complaint was the grill could have been cleaned a lot better for the amount of people and orders the were receiving (It was just us there at the time). The bacon was covered in the black grill cabon gunky stuff.“

“Our experience was awesome. Elijah our server was great. Honestly one of the best servers we have had it a long time. Our food was perfect and the staff all seemed to be helping each other. Great place to eat if your ever in Hickory NC.“

“Everyone was very friendly and welcoming including the staff :) Great place to wind down after a long day to just relax and have some fun. Will definitely have to come back in the future!“

“They do have really good burgers.“

“We stopped in for a few drinks after having dinner at Olde Hickory Station. This stunning bar is located right inside the brewery itself, which gave it such a cool, authentic vibe — like we were getting a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens.

Jon the bartender was the highlight of our visit. He was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and just a genuinely great guy to talk to. Whether you’re a beer geek or just stopping in for something cold and refreshing, Jon makes you feel like an old friend.

The beer selection was top-notch — fresh, flavorful, and with a wide variety of styles to suit any taste. Everything we tried was brewed with care and attention to detail.

If you’re in Hickory and love craft beer, do yourself a favor and visit Olde Hickory Brewery. Great beer, awesome atmosphere, and even better people. We’ll definitely be back!“

“great food, live music, and friendly staff“

“I started eating here last May and twice a month I'd show up and have the best food experiences ever. Never a bad experience and all food has been top notch and the service on point. Derrian remember most everything I would eat or drink. Just good people and great environment. I recently started going back here every two weeks and they still have that very high level of great service and great food! Keep up the great work all of y'all.“

“Very nice wait staff ,my daughter's filet was over cooked ,we had a wedding party ,which was for my daughter and her fiancee ,I am here from Surfside Beach SC. alot of people where from out of town“

“My husband and I are “foodies” and we absolutely LOVE the Vintage House in Hickory. We would rank this restaurant as one of the top in NC. Every appetizer, entree, and dessert are delicious and beautifully plated. The atmosphere is upscale without being stuffy. Prices are in line with the food and service received. All staff are excellent, and we particularly appreciate the warm welcome we always receive from Jack. We are very thankful to have such an excellent restaurant in our hometown!“

“Great service great food We will be back“

“We're traveling from West Virginia visiting relatives. This particular Waffle House is right next to our motel. The food was delicious and all of the staff was so nice and friendly.And the service was fast. If we pass through again we will stop in“

“What a Great place to eat Pizza. I eat here once a week. Clean, family, and friendly atmosphere. Supreme with Black olives on it it the best!“

“Fabulous calamari, firey cheese balls OMG. Great dinner. Great service. Awesome evening!!!“

“Quiet & clean. Staff was attentive & friendly. Food came quickly & as ordered. Food was very good. Highly recommend!“