32 Best American Restaurants near Oak Ridge

“Joey’s has become our go to place! Had the pleasure of being served by Maddie last night, she was friendly and attentive…excellent service!“

“We love Ridge. It’s our go to date night spot for good seafood and great staff!“

“absolutely love Bill's! We usually go for lunch there once a week!“

“great food, service and welcoming atmosphere!“

“This has became one of our family’s favorite places to eat! Amazing food and ownership!! Will be recommending them to everyone I know… Thank you for being awesome!“

“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.“

“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.“

“All was well, great food!“

“10 out of 10 recommend!!! Great EVERYTHING!!!!“

“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.“

“not even tryna glaze rn but best burgers and chicken sandwiches is kernersville.�“

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

“the exciting atmosphere here is fantastic ! the staff (cooks, hosts, ..wait staff) & foods good too. me ham/ Bacon grits ( thick ones) & Eggs. biscuits hot fluffy.“

“The food was fantastic especially for a Tuesday afternoon. The cook seasoned the food just right. The waitress was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was slightly slow coming out but so well worth the wait. I'll definitely be going back here“

“This is definitely home styled cooking, and the place attracts folks who appreciate the same. Food is good, but I was slightly overwhelmed at how full it was. It's great for business though... just not so much for my personal comfort. It's not crazy like that all the time, so make no mistake - I'd return over and over again!“

“a great place to eat folks“

“Grill Cheese sandwich- $4.50 White sandwich bag- .45 cents. Tax- .35 cents = One grill cheese sandwich to go- $5.30. Or make 10 at home for $4.50 and save the bag and tax. America is in serious trouble. Todd's s not the problem. We are for allowing this to happen. I will never allow anyone to sell me a white sandwich bag for 45 cents again. Cannot afford this place any longer. Sorry for the owners.“

“Derek and his folks did an outstanding job for our daughters wedding of 200+ people! Derek is a great guy, very accommodating, and we LOVED his food! I even had some of the "Pickiest" of guests tell us how great the food was which says a lot! We will use Derek and his team for other events in the future! Great guy and even better food if that's possible!“

“Ana and Alex are awesome! Alex presents great customer service came to talk to us and introduced himself! Ava was very pleasant . Answered all questions to are satisfactory. Recommended the Scarlett it was 1000/10. Drinks are 10/10 highly recommended the strawberry pinapple sangria! Also sangrias are 7$ on Saturdays! Click the TEA!“

“Found this place by accident while waiting on my Dad at the VA. Me and my sister love a diner and local joint, so we had no second thoughts. We loved it!! The pancakes 🥞 were delicious 😋. They reminded us of when our mom used to make those buttery pancakes with the crispy edges. (Yummy). Service was quick and friendly. We will definitely be going back.“

“The Loop serves as a great midweek light meal option when I don't feel like cooking, but the whole family can't decide on the same take-out option.

With that being said, I do NOT recommend drinking the water here. Something is definitely not quite right. It tastes like melting plastic every single time.

Also, can you guys please breakdown and finally replace the ice maker?“

“If you ever find yourself near Kernersville, SC, make it a point to stop at The Plaza restaurant…a true hidden gem that delivers an experience far beyond what you’d expect. From the moment we walked in, we were met with warmth and professionalism, and that only grew stronger as the visit continued.

Let’s talk about the food. Everything we ordered was excellent. The French toast was perfectly sweet with a delicate texture that still felt hearty and satisfying. The gyro was absolutely loaded…overflowing with fresh toppings and meat that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. It was almost too big to handle, but every bite was worth it. And the baked steak? Succulent, tender, and packed with deep, rich flavor that had us savoring each bite.

But the real star of our visit was the service. Brandy, our server, went above and beyond. She was incredibly attentive and made us feel like we were the only table in the place. We asked a lot of questions, and she answered each one with enthusiasm and genuine care. It was clear she loves her job, and that positive energy made the experience even more enjoyable.

The Plaza is comfort food done right, with service that shines. We’ll be back!“

“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 !“

“Muy buen sabor. Muy buenos precios“

“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.“

“Wonderful place to eat. The people are so nice.“

“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!“

“You all Catered at my job today & it was a first time having it. Very tasty, filling & more flavorful than the competition!“

“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.“

“great food, great staff! pricing is good too“

“Looking for a reasonably priced place to eat near the airport and found this diner! Service was great, as was the food .. and servings were extremely generous! We will definitely be back!!“