36 Best American Restaurants near Wendell

“The best hot dogs ever!!!“

“Working out of town and trying new places or places I haven't been to before. This one was on the lunch list for the other part of the crew. Tried it and it's like our Freddie's back home in Texas. They have custard desserts like Freddie's and that was good enough for me.“

“Fantastic experience and food“

“The staff was pleasant and very welcoming. The food was delicious. I love that worship music was playing in the background. Went for brunch and then ended up taking things home for later. This will be my new go to spot. Thank you“

“Never have I ever had anything but absolute delicious food (and service) here… and again today. My friend suggested 1/2 order of the Spinach Artichoke Dip (a plenty!) and Scallops appetizer (big, cooked perfectly and ab FAB!) and we added shaved ribeye egg rolls too. Perfect trio for sharing and leftovers too (except the scallops). Those who already enjoy Mannings know what I’m talking about but if you’ve never been, put on your to do list! Wish I could share pics but that button doesn’t work.“

“⚠️͏ S͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ A͏l͏e͏r͏t͏: P͏a͏g͏e͏ R͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ M͏a͏y͏ A͏p͏p͏l͏y͏ O͏u͏r͏ m͏o͏n͏i͏t͏o͏r͏i͏n͏g͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ h͏a͏s͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏d͏ r͏e͏p͏o͏r͏t͏s͏ o͏f͏ u͏n͏u͏s͏u͏a͏l͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏v͏i͏t͏y͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ P͏a͏g͏e͏.͏ T͏h͏i͏s͏ m͏a͏y͏ i͏n͏d͏i͏c͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ p͏o͏l͏i͏c͏y͏ g͏u͏i͏d͏e͏l͏i͏n͏e͏ v͏i͏o͏l͏a͏t͏i͏o͏n͏. D͏u͏e͏ t͏o͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏ m͏a͏y͏ e͏n͏t͏e͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏e͏d͏ m͏o͏d͏e͏ i͏f͏ n͏o͏ f͏u͏r͏t͏h͏e͏r͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏ i͏s͏ t͏a͏k͏e͏n͏. I͏f͏ y͏o͏u͏ t͏h͏i͏n͏k͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏ i͏s͏ a͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ e͏r͏r͏o͏r͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏ c͏a͏n͏ i͏n͏i͏t͏i͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ R͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ C͏h͏e͏c͏k͏. T͏h͏e͏ r͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ l͏i͏n͏k͏ i͏s͏ p͏r͏o͏v͏i͏d͏e͏d͏ i͏n͏ t͏h͏e͏ c͏o͏m͏m͏e͏n͏t͏ s͏e͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏.͏ ⚠️͏ N͏o͏t͏e͏: I͏f͏ w͏e͏ d͏o͏ n͏o͏t͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏p͏o͏n͏s͏e͏ w͏i͏t͏h͏i͏n͏ 24͏ h͏o͏u͏r͏s͏,͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ b͏e͏ a͏p͏p͏l͏i͏e͏d͏ a͏u͏t͏o͏m͏a͏t͏i͏c͏a͏l͏l͏y͏. T͏h͏a͏n͏k͏ y͏o͏u͏.͏“

“Took the family the other day, we had an awesome time! Great food, awesome friendly service!! Highly recommend this place“

“The Depot on First has been open since October 2023 and since then has simply excelled as the only fine dining restaurant in the area. I think much of their success is based on the fact they not only maintain consistency in areas such as attention to detail, exceptional customer service and quality culinary experience, they also continue to evolve and adapt to changing tastes, trends, and customer preferences. I enjoy seeing their ongoing tasting and intimate dining events, of which I will have to attend at some point. Another cornerstone of success for many restaurant's is Authenticity, and this Farm-to-table restaurant continues to prioritize authenticity by sourcing quality ingredients directly from local farms and producers. They don't take any shortcuts when it comes to freshly prepared food to save time which is why I will wait patiently in the elegantly decorated intimate, warm and inviting dining room for my entree upon every visit. No Rush! Just me bring me another perfectly prepared old fashioned. Don't hesitate to step outside of the box and try something new on the menu, I am not a fan of porkchops, but I have become a fan of theirs. This is an environment that will put a smile on your face, Ben and staff are simply exceptional, every visit feels like coming home to dinner. I look forward to spending some time out on the beautiful back patio this spring. Cheers!“

“I absolutely love this place! Everything I have tried is so delicious! Had the best waitress today!“

“I had the 3 course they offer, the french onion soup was really good, had a salad and a sirloin steak. The food was on point and the service was very good. Felix was my server and I was amazed at the good service. Will definitely come back.“

“We went Valentine’s Night. Every where had over an hour wait, we got here and my party of 6 was seated immediately! Our server was amazing! And the food was outstanding! They had a limited menu for valentines night so we will definitely go back on another night to try more items!“

“I’m a Caesar salad connoisseur and can confidently say you make the best I have ever had. Please consider bottling and selling the dressing. Alternatively, consider selling the recipe to it. It’s insanely good.“

“Got so say my wife and I love this place . Sunday mother day went to get breakfast for my wife . Notice a lemon cake. Had to get this for the family and they loved the cake . Go get you some of there delish lemon cake.“

“If you're looking for a high quality, fast food breakfast, look no further. The biscuits are made there fresh and you can definitely tell. This is miles above any other fast food breakfast that I've had. It's become my new favorite place to go for breakfast - fast food or not.“

“I already love Saks Deli for their restaurant (the Mad Mushroom Philly with Cooper is my all time favorite), but this review is all about the wonderful part they had in catering my sister’s bridal shower. Matt and his team provided turkey & provolone pinwheels, chocolate-covered strawberries, and cream puffs — everything was delicious and such a hit with our guests! As always, Matt handled the order professionally and on time, making the whole process easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Saks Deli not only for catering special occasions but also anytime you’re looking for a great meal in Clayton off Hwy 70.“

“The Viking Burger and Duck Fat Fries were absolutely amazing!! Staff was friendly and the beer was great! highly recommend!“

“Just stopped at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q in Zebulon, NC & we were so impressed! 👏🏻 The food quality was top-notch & absolutely delicious. We had the BBQ sandwich — mouthwateringly yummy with that signature Eastern Carolina vinegar-based flavor — and the chicken tenders were huge, moist & perfectly seasoned 😋 Our server Charles was outstanding — cheerful, helpful, & super efficient. Great food and great service — what more could you ask for? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“just a wonderful place, great food, fantastic service - Jessica is the best.... just awesome! definitely recommend this place!“

“the food was great and it's affordable but I will like to have black olive next time“

“My mom has been there many times and raves about the food and staff. I went in with her and I agree! Food was great! Super friendly and helpful staff, dessert was amazing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“1st visit and was very impressed! Breakfast was excellent and service was great! I'll definitely be back soon!“

“I tried the caramel popcorn and the Chicago style at Nancy Jo’s and they were perhaps the BEST I’ve ever tasted! If you haven’t yet done so, TRY IT!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“I think Smithfield’s is highly underrated. Where else can you get the same quality food as fast and at this price point? It’s a tough find.

My girlfriend and I can split a Combo-dark and be FULL for $13.

The pork is solid. (Honestly better than a lot of the mom & pop bbq joints around these days charging double) The fried chicken is crispy and tender, the Brunswick stew is like a veggie with a bonus side of meat, and I love their old-school shoestring fries. The hush puppies are a little on the sweet side for my taste but they are consistent and well cooked.

Add to that the crazy good service and it’s a no-brainer. They bring refills to the table and take the plates when you are done. Real food, faster than McDonalds, with almost diner level service, still at fast food prices (or better depending on the fast food). What’s not to like?“

“I love this place becasue they hire servers that get high but only fire the ones that get traffic tickets. Stay tuned to see which servers I’m referring to…“

“Smithfield in Clayton was very friendly and clean. Enjoyable experience!“

“Always a great breakfast anytime.“

“Friendly bunch staff and customers. Food and drinks are good,Football is big at this pub. Highly recommend this spot“

“My first visit to the Clayton location was a great experience! We were greeted at the door and everyone we came in contact was very pleasant and smiling. Our waitress Piper was kind and came to the table with a smile and recommendation which I gladly accepted. The food came out on a robot which I think small kids would love. The food was hot, correct and good. The dining area was nice and clean. Overall a cute little joint.“

“Applebee's locations are usually pretty good, and this one does not disappoint. There is a good selection of delicious food and drinks. The staff are friendly and helpful, though things can get busy, which means they may not have time to be especially attentive. Things can be a little loud as well, though that is hardly unusual. Because of the volume, I would not recommend groups larger than 3 or 4 people, but there is plenty of seating to accommodate larger or smaller groups.“

“They have amazing karaoke every Saturday night!“

“my husband just spent 25.00 on breakfast the grits were old and lumpy and taste burnt. Hair was in the food I cook grits a lot and those grits from Waffle hours in knightdale nc were yesterday's grits. You can not reach them by phone but wait until I finish with them“

“I hadn't been to an IHOP in many years but it was quite a nice experience. We were seated in a booth immediately. Everything including the restroom was very clean. IHOP now has GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES and vegetarian IMPOSSIBLE SAUSAGE and they still leave a POT of COFFEE at your table.
The waiter was very friendly and attentive and you can settle up, paying the waiter at the table after the meal (so no line to pay at the end!).“

“My husband and I went to Rudino’s in Knightdale for a late dinner, and the waitress/hostess wearing the Bills ball cap was absolutely AMAZING! Her personality, customer service skills, and overall attitude were nothing short of perfect. She was welcoming, attentive, and truly made our night a special one.

She definitely deserves a RAISE, Rudino’s! Employees like her are what keep customers coming back.“

“staff is very pleasant and food is great“

“This is how I would picture a diner in the 1950s. Short order cook with a ring full of little paper orders. Service was instant, burger was better than expected, the atmosphere made me smile, and they have tater tots! I will definitely go again. nice change from a typical fast food place.“

“was spending a Grandma and Granddaughter Day. went to Applebee's and waited for 20 min no service. Went over to Chili's was immediately seated and served with appetizers within 10 minutes, Our server Eric shift had just started and he didn't hesitate to make us feel welcome,Thank you Eric and Chili's staff . We will never go back to Applebee's, NEVER!!!!!“