19 Best American Restaurants in Shelby

“This is our go-to place every Monday except for when they are closed or if something else is going on. They are just a little laid-back small town joint. Everyone who works there is always super nice. It can get a little crowded sometimes during lunch hour, but we always manage to find a spot. They also have a covered picnic area if you like to eat outside. Food is always delicious. The BBQ is the best in town (sorry to both Bridges lovers). Burgers are excellent, and so are the hot dogs. I highly recommend it. They only take cash, though, if you have never been.“

“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…😉“

“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“

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

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

“Pleasant City Wood Fire Grill knocked it out of the park!

We had Pleasant City Wood Fire Grill cater the welcome party for Jeremy and Savannah, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them! They made 50 pizzas and 100 wings in a variety of flavors, and everything was absolutely delicious!

With that many people to feed, we knew it was a big order, but they handled it like pros. The pizzas were hot, fresh, and full of flavor, and the wings were a huge hit—there was something for everyone!

Not only was the food amazing, but they made feeding a crowd look easy. Our guests raved about the food, and we had so many compliments throughout the evening.

Thank you, Pleasant City Wood Fire Grill, for helping make Jeremy and Savannah’s welcome party such a success! You truly knocked it out of the park, and we would highly recommend you to anyone looking for great food and a team that knows how to deliver! 🍕🍗❤“

“Really enjoyed my experience here. It has that comfortable, welcoming feel that makes you want to sit down, relax, and take your time. The food was good, the service was friendly, and everything felt like it was handled with care. I always appreciate local places that make you feel like a regular even when you're just stopping in. Definitely a place I'll be happy to come back to.“

“This is a very good restaurant with a massive menu and it is pretty consistant quality. If you can't find something for every single one of your family to eat here go back home and make a sandwich.

They have meat and two vegetables with a huge selection of meat and vegies to choose from and about any type of bread you want.
They have great steaks at a resonable price, seafood which is all good, subs, hoagies, burgers, lasagna, spaghetti, massive breakfast menu, good wings, a dozen or more appetizers, ribs, you can order an extra meat side.
Everything is made from scratch and if you can't find it here you don't need it.

My favorites are their country fried cubed steak, meatloaf, real mashed potatos with steak gravy, potato salad, mac and cheese, macaroni salad, slaw, i love their blackened salmon! Oh sweet potato casserole with pecans is great too.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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! ⭐️🌟“

“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.“

“I loved this place! Lots of space. Music was a little to loud but it was not on the back side away from the music. The staff was amazing and so sweet to us all. I will definitely be coming back when we pick up our truck. Very clean and put together. Not gonna lie I was worried at first from the outside but it's amazing inside love it!“

“I'm giving 5 stars for the service but only because of the server who stepped in to help us while our server went out to be on her phone. She was walking out as we were walking in. We sat at a table and waited and waited, about 15 minutes. A nice girl noticed we hadn't been helped yet while others who's servers were working were being waited on even though they just walked in. She was great, our food was great. Then who was supposed to be our server walked in and yelled at the girl who took care of us. She literally only gave us our check. The other girl did everything. 35 years in the industry and there's always that one who is a bully! Oh n btw we gave the girl a $10 tip and left a $2 tip for the thoughtless server. You need to be a bit nicer to those who help you.“

“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.“

“The Applebee’s in Shelby, NC is always a solid place to stop in for a good meal and a great atmosphere. The staff here truly stands out — they’re friendly, attentive, and make you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door. You can tell they take pride in taking care of their guests.

The food was decent and came out just the way we expected. Everything was hot, fresh, and served quickly, which is always appreciated when you’re out grabbing a bite with family or friends.

The environment inside is one of the best parts. It’s clean, comfortable, and has that relaxed vibe that makes it easy to sit back and enjoy your meal. Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, dinner, or just a quick bite, it’s a dependable spot with great service and a pleasant atmosphere.“

“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."“