17 Best American Restaurants in Shelby

Waffle House Breakfast • $
1808 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

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

“Hooowdy ❤️
We stopped with Piotr from Poland so he has a true American experience… and Becky (store manager) made it the best, most fun one !!
The entire team made us laugh and enjoy the Sunday morning breakfast.
Becky even hired Piotr 😆

Thank you, Team Becky for a true southern hospitality experience“

3.5 Good83 Reviews
Bistro 214 American • $$
Recommended
214 - A S Lafayette St, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

Trout with Sweet Potato Hash
Salmon Grilled Asparagus
Fried Mash Potatoes
Fried Oyster Salad
Shrimp Appetizer
Bananas Ni Fen
Steak Salad
Steak Filet
Lamb Chops
Bronzini

“Early birthday dinner. We had reservations but noticed empty chairs at the bar, so we told the hostess we'd prefer to sit at the bar. Best decision! Nicky at the barcwas incredible. She was slammed and still personally stuffed the olives with blue cheese for our martinis. She guided us through the menu and helped us pick the best appetizers and entrees. She also let us try some wines before we picked one to complement our meals. We had the Cha cha shrimp and mussels for appetizers and the filet and crab cakes for our mains. Nickel made the whole experience special.“

4.4 Superb39 Reviews
Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille Pizza • $
233 S Lafayette St, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

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

“Pleasant City Grill is a good spot in historic Shelby. In fact, it’s one of the only good spots in that area to eat.

The menu is standard bar and grill food done well. The Jalapeño Cheese Dip with Pretzel bites is a great app to start a meal. From there try any of the Burgers, the Ribeye Philly, Club Sandwich or the Wood Fired Ribeye.

There’s plenty of street parking in the square and service is always quick and consistent. There’s tables on the sidewalk if you have a pet or just want to eat outside.“

4.5 Superb155 Reviews
Ruby Tuesday American • $
2003 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

Ruby's Classic Burger
New York Cheesecake
Endless Garden Bar
Mozzarella Sticks
Burgers and Fries
Endless Salad Bar
Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Zucchini
Bang Bang Shrimp
Chicken Sandwich

“Took my wife out for our anniversary at Ruby Tuesday’s on July 14th. I ordered 1/2 rack ribs with fries and she ordered a hamburger, two salad bars, and tea. The total bill including a tip was $50.00. The Berger and salad was good, but th ribs were tough and dry and possibly left over from earlier and warmed over. I have eaten ribs before at the same place and always good.“

3.9 Good185 Reviews
Alli's Cafe American • $
891 N Post Rd #4248, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

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

“This is a MUST TRY! I picked up breakfast while driving through town on business, and Alli's ended up being exactly the right spot. My order ready, correct, and fresh when I arrived, the service was friendly, and the food is absolutely fantastic. Not to mention, I paid $10 for the whole meal (including coffee), and the portions were definitely hearty.

I didn't know this prior, but I've since learned that Alli's employs folks with barriers to employment with traditional employers, which is just another iconic perk.

My only regret is not ordering the Funnel Cake Bites, but if I have time, I'll definitely be making another stop! Definitely recommend!“

4.4 Superb18 Reviews
Showmars Shelby Greek • $
1500 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

Limited Time Fish Sandwich Special Tea Fruit Bowl and Cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
World Famous Fish Sandwich
Grilled Zucchini & Squash
Fish Sandwich and Tartar
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger Steak Dinner
Avocado Chicken Cobb
Baklava Cheesecake
Chicken Salad Pita

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

4.6 Superb99 Reviews
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Hub American • $
108 E Grover St, Shelby

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“

4.1 Good12 Reviews
Bolton's Grill American • $
2312 S Post Rd, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Pork Sandwich and Fries
Hot Fudge Cakes
Bowl of Gravy
Banana Split
Butter Pecan
Wet Walnuts
Strawberry
Hot Dogs

“Food is as great! Customer service was ok. Loved that their sanitation rating was a 99% Don’t get me wrong. I love that they accept cash but they do not take debit or credit cards. I went there to take my clients out to eat. I was embarrassed that they had to pay because I do not carry cash all the time and today I happen to not have any. So they had to pay for me. I will be paying them back but if it was just me. I would have had to leave because I had no cash. I wonder how much business they lose. They should at least offer an atm so we have an option to get cash out. Prices are amazing! $28 for 3 burger baskets and 3 teas. That is cheap!“

4.1 Good10 Reviews
Creekside Clock Seafood and Steakhouse Steak House • $
1025 Kiser Street, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

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

“My husband and I enjoyed the delicious food, smiling faces, and positive attitude of the staff at Creekside while traveling through town. We just happened upon the restaurant from a google search, and could have been more satisfied. Our food was cooked to order and you could tell it was homemade, all the way down to the delicious sour cream.Creekside will definitely be seeing us again!“

4.5 Superb76 Reviews
Kelly's Seafood Seafood • $
1204 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

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
Large Perch Plate
Fried Dill Pickle
Calabash Chicken
Seafood Platter

“Great seafood!! Friendly service and large portions.“

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
Ken & Mary's Breakfast • $
1628 S Dekalb St, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

Gravy Biscuit Tenderloin and Eggs
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Grits or Hash Browns
Tenderloin Sandwich
Chicken Fried Steak
Biscuits and Gravy
Cabbage Casserole
Tomato Casserole
Breakfast Plate

“Overall this place is super adorable and fun, it’s definitely a nice log cabin feel. I was a bit disappointed in the food I didn’t feel like the portion sizes and quality of food was apt to the price. The pancakes were very good though, except for my mom’s pancake that was burnt on one side. It was difficult to get a waitress at our table to try and fix the issue, or get refills. Which we did understand since they were short staffed unfortunately. I would consider going back in the future sometime, if they’ve made some changes to their menu.“

4.4 Superb63 Reviews
Newgrass Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
213 S Lafayette St, Shelby

“I've been to dozens of breweries over the years, some are good, some are lame... This place is AMAZING!! The Belgian Tripple is on point, and I've been to Belgium and had those beers. They have a great ESB and Sangria. The chicken tenders (sweet chili sauce) were out of this world good!! There is ample seating, dining room, upstairs and outside. The music is good, and at the right volume so you can still have a conversation. This place is a gem!!“

4.2 Good65 Reviews
Taste-T-Drive-In Hamburger • $
322 E Marion St, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

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

“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.“

4.3 Superb45 Reviews
Jive Turkey Cafe Cafe • $
137 S Post Rd, Shelby

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 Superb12 Reviews
Skooters Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
1851 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

Customers` Favorites

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

“Today is my second time at this spot. I really enjoyed myself. The people were very nice and Kool. Shelby, the waitress has the best attitude and smile. The wings are absolutely amazing, seasoned well. My son and I will definitely call this our new spot!“

4.1 Good37 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1712 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby

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
Prime Rib & Assortment
Sweet Potato Casserole
12 Piece Fried Chicken
Macaroni & Cheese
Steamed Broccoli
Chicken Tenders
6 Piece Fun Box

“There's always something there I like to eat. Fried chicken(was hoping for some chicken livers),pot roast, fried fish and shrimp, but it's hard to enjoy steak if there are no knives to cut it with. Those paper packets restaurants put utensils in are a useless waste and likely cause some of those utensils disappearances.“

3.8 Good162 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
433 Earl Rd, Shelby

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

“We've started making it a point to eat out here in Shelby, NC at least 3 - 4 times a week. The main reason is to spend more quality time together, but we decided to take in a good meal as well. We both agreed that the waitress we had was by far the best ever. The food and drinks were excellent and it wasn't very crowded because of the time, so we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend a visit!!!“

3 Average188 Reviews