49 Best American Restaurants near Lincoln

“Patty melts, brunch burger and gems“

“Always a good time when we show up“

“Always a good time when we show up“

“Best restaurant in town especially if you like Japanese and other Asian food. The sushi and ramen are amazing, and there's a wide selection of entrees and appetizers. The service is fantastic, every waiter and waitress I've had has been accommodating and very friendly (shout-out Paul). It's peak, I'd go everyday if I was rich.“

“This is one of our favorite lunch spots. The food is consistently good. The staff is friendly. There are plenty of TVs.“

“Maggie was the best server I’ve ever had she was so nice an caring, if I could have her every time I went there I would go there everyday!“

“The thing that stood out to me most about Lucky 13’s Pub is how it managed to cater to both families and adults. When you walk in there is a toy chest where kids can take a toy to entertain themselves while you eat. But they also had bingo happening so adults could drink and play. It’s a big space so you don’t really hear kids if they are being loud. There is a great bar area too in case you don’t want to be anywhere near kids too.
The service was fantastic and the food was really good too. Plus their happy hour has giant mugs of beer for only $5 which is an insane deal in my opinion.

Vegetarian options: I didn’t see a ton of vegetarian options, but I also didn’t look very hard

Parking: I’ve never had an issue finding parking

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: All one level and tables are spaced well. Bar is high so that would no be accessible for wheelchairs“

“Very delicious food!!! polite and helpful waiters“

“We had our work holiday party in the Board Room. The wait staff was beyond amazing and friendly. The food was great as well! This was was personally my first time there and I will be back!“

“Very friendly staff, food was incredible. I don’t think I’ll eat anywhere else in the Bisman area ever again. We aren’t talking chef Ramsay, I’m talking this is good home cooked food and it’s one of the only places I didn’t need to grab the salt and pepper shaker except for my lettuce salad. This is definitely my kind of place.“

“the battered chicken melts in your mouth. super delicious.“

“This place was beyond expectation. A few friends recommended to eat here and I vote at least top 5 in town. Service was excellent and the food was great. You can tell the difference between care and going through the motions. 10/10 recommend.“

“My family never seems to have much luck when going out to eat any more but the Ground Round in Bismarck delivered. We were seated quickly, had good service, and our food came out quickly and correct. I will make sure to support this business in the future!“

“staff very friendly. food was really good sat outside view of the Missouri River definitely be back“

“We were happy to find a place with vegan options (not many choices in Bismarck). Overall it was good... not great, but good. I appreciate having a few vegan protein choices as well. Portion sizes were solid, and the containers are heart shaped AND reusable ? We were just passing thru North Dakota, but I would return if we were ever in town again. Recommend this spot for my fellow vegan travelers ✌️??“

“The food is always good and the service is ok. But checking out after eating is a pain. Never enough cashiers. Last week one man got tired of waiting and walked out without paying.“

“I am a travel nurse from SouthCarolina, and I wish we had a place like this back home. I love this place great food and great people.“

“Had their special ALL YOU CAN EAT; Chose the rib combo, which was super good. Their ribs are to die for, as are the garlic mashed potatoes! Cole slaw-same thing...yummy!THAT MEAL CHOICE IS ALWAYS EXCELLENT!

Parking: Availability was good for the busy supper hour!“

“Good food and helpful staff! You people did a great job with my hamburger and side of fries, It was delicious. And rest, my family enjoy their egg omelettes and pancakes.Thank you for good carryout and being open last night. We love your diner.“

“We had a great Valentine's Day dinner. I had the beef wellington for the first time and it was delicious 😋. Emily the owner and chef did a fantastic job with this menu. Worth every penny. This wine bar never disappoints. It's a great unique wine experience that you can only find at the Jousting Lemur. I'm excited to join their wine club next month. Check them out and if you're a true wine lover try the wine club! Thank you Ryan, Emily and everyone that helped us last night. We had a great time!“

“We collaborated with GM Pauley to host a large group dinner during a conference. Their exceptional accommodation ensured our exclusive space and seamless adjustments. The specially curated menu made ordering effortless for our group. The impeccable communication, service, delightful cuisine, and prime location made our experience outstanding. I must say, their homemade soup was an absolute delight! I highly recommend Peacock Alley to anyone visiting the Bismarck area.“

“Applebee's: It's the culinary equivalent of a cozy sweater on a rainy day – a little cheesy, strangely comforting, and always hits the spot.

The menu's a greatest hits of American classics, the drinks are generously sized, and the atmosphere is pure casual dining nostalgia. Applebee's, you may not be fancy, but you're reliable, and sometimes that's all you need. Plus, those 2 for $25 deals are secretly amazing.“

“love eating here! awesome food!server Alicia is working it and on top it!“

“The burgers in Culver's are fresh, not frozen. Cheese curds actually taste like they do in small towns throughout Wisconsin. Custard is tasty, and you can actually pronounce the ingredients. Try that in McD's "frozen dessert."“

“Stayed for two nights, room was not cleaned after first night. One of the lamps in the room would not work, no wash clothes in the bathroom and only two towels. Bathroom did not have a fan, so everything gets dripping wet when taking a hot shower. Not a big deal but it does get my attention. Room did not have a guide to the hotel services and amenities. We did have an advanced reservation, yet it seemed to take slightly longer than I would expect to get checked in. We made the reservation via Expedia, and I have noticed that we always seem to get one of the least desirable locations for the actual room. I say this because I have noticed a difference in the whole process when booking directly with Radison vs other booking options. Seems to be intentional. Staff was great, room was comfortable. I am nit picking, mainly because basically they did a good job.“

“Homey, comfortable, hearty food. Look for the Cheese Buttons when they're available! Like a giant pierogi filled with cheese, smothered in a rich cheesy sauce. Ordered at suggestion of Caleb, who was eating it during break.Update October 2,2022Not a good experience at Main/19th Street store. Came in at 9am Sunday. Just starting to get busy. Took a bit to get water and coffee. Soup took about 40 minutes to come out. Breakfast about 15 minutes later. Sent plates back as everything luke warm. My eggs came back well done, should have been over easy.I really hope this is a one-off as they're usually quite good.“

“Our family experience "THE" BEST CARAMEL ROLLS ever! Fresh bakery from cookies, bread, bagels(put them on the map) and great services. Breakfast & Lunch is SPOT-ON!“

“had the fish & chips ! was delicious as usual!! can't forget the cucumber Margaritas!! yummy yummy!!“

“Enjoyed the karaoke and fun atmosphere..only one small issue and that was several (3 or4) young kids in the bar between 8 and 9:30 for an adults birthday party. They were well behaved but still uncomfortable with 6-12 year olds hanging out at the bar.“

“microwaved French fries... $14 rewarmed crunchy piece of lasagna... $24 rock hard day old garlic bread..$4.99 The only good thing was the service, however there were barely any customers so should expect good service! Never Again!“

“good food at a great price“

“so sad. continued to interrupt me when I triied to order. would never let me finish. so I offered to go elsewhere, and was told to "get lost"“

“This place is awesome and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A fair warning, they are always (seemingly) playing monastery choir music throughout the WHOLE building.

Dietary restrictions: They have an entire area dedicated to people with dietary restrictions and allergies.

Parking: While the parking is intended for campus users, there is plenty of parking for other patrons as well.

Kid-friendliness: Our experience with the crow's nest was excellent. They had wonderful options for kids and adults alike. The staff were also extremely friendly towards my son.“

“Great food! First time there. friendly, fast service. We will definitely be back!“

“Ale works knows how to make a very delicious burger!! The staff is definitely worth more than gold!!“

“Hard to find a good place to eat between the Bismarck and Mandan area . I say that to say this place is very good food made fresh , taste well . Miles has great customer service, very welcoming. I’ve had 3 different sandwiches so far and all 3 Delicious.“

“I keep getting told to try out this place and finally come in to have a sandwich. I can definitely tell it's better quality then subway. Gotta get the wife here to to try it out.
For those of u who need that sandwich fix.stop here u won't be disappointed.“

“food was fresh and delicious minus missing hash browns“

“Great service, Manager very informative and helpful. Delicious food and lots of options.
107 Dry Age Steak. Wow
Drinks were good, nice Vino selection and Tequila.
Tried multiple steaks for the entire table, all delicious.“

“Great late night dining- can’t wait til they are 24 hours again!! 😉“

“My friend and I went 2/23/25 for lunch. No spinach dip available. Salmon on house greens salad was excellent. Friend had steak, Mashed potatoes and broccoli. She was very satisfied. Menus were dirty, floors were unclean, table had all sorts of fingerprints.“

“had the fish & chips ! was delicious as usual!! can't forget the cucumber Margaritas!! yummy yummy!!“

“It's ND law that Gift Cards never Expire. They wouldn't take my $20 gift card today at North Bismarck one so I left. I don't like their sandwiches(bread) anyway. I was only there to use up the gift card someone gave me so was going to try a salad.. Managers, inform your workers of ND law, and how to honor it. U brought it up to hum...but no go“

“My husband and i came through last year and loved it. Came back again this year from Seattle. Again 100% amazing food and service! The waiter was amazing and went out of his way to make our meal and time there amazing. Carmen, our Chief for the night was amazing! She prepared our food perfectly and even came out when we told the waiter about how great it was.“

“Their food is amazing. thanks to them they saved my wedding day with 50lbs of meat. I can't even put in words how great and quick they were to help us out.“

“We were just at Perkins(North) and had one of the BEST experiences with a server we have EVER had! Victoriy was absolutely FANTASTIC! She was on top of her game, attentive and so funny! We had numerous “laugh out loud” moments and our whole group had nothing but great things to say! The food was great and SHE made our dining experience one for the record books! Thank you for the wonderful meal and atmosphere, Victoriy and staff. You were amazing 🤩“

“Very friendly atmosphere, and the food was awesome!“

“overall it's a great place.“

“Christopher was our server on 11/16/24 he was excellent, he knew the menu and knew what page and where everything was. My wife and I highly recommend Christopher as a server next time we're asking for Christopher to be our server.“