50 Best American Restaurants near Waterloo

“Thanks for a great lunch!! I look forward to seeing y’all again.“

“Very friendly staff, pancakes were amazing and the freshly baked biscuits were over the top!!!!“

“The best food, cocktails, and staff 🤩“

“Everything was delicious from our drinks to our steaks! Great service too!“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“always skim your milk when you're having a latte“

“I am very familiar with Culver's and have eaten there in a few states. The food was consistent with what you'd expect at any Culvers. My only issue was, it did take quite a bit of time to get the food. I almost thought they forgot about me.

Also the ketchup dispensers were not really working all that well. It took a look of action to get some ketchup.“

“Street tacos were amazing!! Onion rings…. Amazing! Everything gf! I had not had onion rings in 2years. Our waitress was a total delight and very helpful. I can’t wait to go back.“

“We stop as often as we can when we’re driving from Kansas City to northern Nebraska. From our first visit, we’ve been impressed with everything from the pleasant service to the creative menu and dishes. My husband’s favorite is the VooDoo Chicken, but warns that it’s not for the ‘faint of mouth’. It’s delightfully spicy and goes beautifully with the accompanying cooked apples and al dente green beans.“

“Fast, friendly, clean, and GOOD!! 10/10!“

“Our party of six had great service and everyone enjoyed their food: beef tips, ribs, Monte Christo sandwich, baked potato soup, wrap, and Grilled Chicken pecan salad. Would definitely eat here again! The complimentary croissants with honey butter were great, too!“

“Wow! This is the first time we have ever been to this Culver’s location. The staff were exceptional- especially Mr Les. We left feeling totally loved and blessed. It was a blessing to go to Culver’s today. While I don’t live close to this location, I’ll be sure to return whenever I’m in the area!“

“45 minutes in the drive thru. Your food is good but really? Staff is short everywhere but never this bad.“

“Always awesome. Coffee always filled!“

“The atmosphere is unmatched. As far as country dive bars go, there's no one better. The food is unbelievably good and so inexpensive. It should be a crime. Buck, the owner and his staff create one of the best atmospheres you will ever experience.“

“We just ate there for our 6th wedding anniversary last night and it was an amazing experience!! Ally and the staff went above and beyond and made our night so wonderful and memorable 🥰 The food was outstanding and the Billionaire cocktail she recommended was delish! She made the dessert special and everyone even signed a card. She was so personable and genuinely nice, I can't sing Ally's praises enough, thank you again!!!“

“My singular experience was pleasant. I sat at the bar, and even though there were many small groups around it me, it was still a quiet environment. The music volume was very low, I can't tell you how much I loved that aspect. The bartender was a total pro. My food was delivered quickly and was excellent. I had the goat cheese balls. They were so amazing I pretty much inhaled them. Then I ordered the grilled salmon salad and oh my stars and garters, it was exquisite. I have attached a photo of said salad.“

“Delicious food from a local bar. Didn’t have the best staffing, only 1 waitress servicing the entire spot, but she was working hard and the food was worth the wait. The cauliflower and wings were our favorites. The chicken strips were huge! The chicken sandwich was also huge!“

“The place is spotless. The foods delicious. The bathrooms are beautifully decorated, and modern. It's obvious the owners care about their customers comfort, and enjoyment. I also noticed they have many events. I went to their benefit poker tournament to play. I had the most fun I'd had in years.“

“Great food and service. Very clean atmosphere. Love the tap handles displayed around the room up by the ceiling. Notice next you’re there for dinner or a drink.“

“Always prompt and friendly service. Nice menu variety. Good food! Comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Nightly specials are great. A++++“

“I love first watch! They have so many options for my GF diet and everything is so healthy, delicious, and fresh! Rest assured, they also have the indulgent options for those with a sweet tooth and kids (choc chip pancakes!). My only regret is that I haven’t tried one of their fresh juiced concoctions during one of my visits. Definitely going to make that a priority next time. 😊“

“Hosted a bridal shower there. Natalie was wonderful to work with. The food was very good, and the event room was the perfect size. An overall great experience!“

“I like First Watch bc I can enjoy many things and still stay on track with my eating plan. I would’ve appreciated the option of whole wheat English muffins, but that issue is the same across the entire chain. The server was very solicitous of my daughter’s specific requests for my grandkids’ menu choices (extra plate to share one adult meal, subbing fruit for their potatoes, extra straws and napkins, etc.).“

“If I can describe the atmosphere I would say very positive, family oriented and fun. Shevys is an awesome bar that I get to DJ at and I enjoy the crowd getting down. It’s one of the best bars I’ve played so far and the owner Shevy is awesome I’m glad I was able to meet her, very humble, great owner she takes care of her clients. I look forward doing more business here. Thank you and God bless.“

“Great place to eat! Great prices!!“

“First time trying Jukes and we will be back! We started with the Brewpub Pretzel, warm crispy exterior, soft insides. Our main dishes were Bacon Jam Melt (they need to jar and sell the jam), and Fish and Chips, it came with three large pieces of fish. I believe the best part were the tatortots. I could not get enough of them. I'll probably be back tomorrow and you should too.“

“The Q is the best bar in town! Great bartenders! Awesome people! So much fun!����“

“Thr service was so amazing, I loved our bartender so much! Although they were down a cook, she still did a great job making sure our food was out in a timely manner, refilling our drinks, and having good conversation. She deserves to get paid double! Nothing better than comfort bar food and a warm smile in a small town!“

“Wonderful prime rib special on Thursday night. Very delicious; melt in your mouth. The desserts are also amazing.“

“We reserved Jack’s party room for an after-work office social. Great room, food selections were wonderful and server was GREAT!! (Paige). Would absolutely recommend for any party/social for a group!!“

“Friendly staff, fun environment.“

“If you’re looking for a family friendly Sunday brunch spot in West Omaha this is it! There’s a wide variety of yummy menu items or you can pick from a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes on the brunch buffet. The omelet station is where it’s at! Their chorizo will not disappoint. Most importantly the experience from the moment you step in the door is unlike most restaurants. The staff treats you like family and goes above and beyond! They even have a magician/balloon artist that stops by to entertain. To top it all off having an arcade and movie theatre all in one. For those on a budget it’s very inexpensive for what you get and they have a Loyalty program to save on your next visit. My girls and I look forward to our Sunday funday coming to this magical gem after church!“

“Happened to stop in just to give it a try. We were not disappointed! We received great service from Sheryl (sorry if misspelled), food was fresh, hot, and delicious! Great variety of bar drinks, and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Other patrons were friendly and engaging as well. Food prices are in line with other bar and grill’s around town as are their drink prices. We went back for a 2nd time and Sheryl even remembered our names! Definitely a new hang out for us!“

“Hosted a surprise birthday party for my parents here and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The atmosphere was great, there was plenty of parking, and the food was good. But the real stars were the staff—so friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond. The bartenders and waitstaff made everything run smoothly and made us feel completely taken care of. Highly recommend for any event!“

“This is a large restaurant with a fun and lively sports bar atmosphere. We stopped in on an $8 Burger night (Monday). We were a party of 6 and all ordered the hamburger special, which came with lettuce and tomato, fries or tots. Sadly they only offer the burgers medium-well to well done. Medium rare would have been fantastic, but not an option. Both the fries and tots were delicious. Our server was friendly and patient. Overall a great deal and a good burger! Everyone left full!“

“Friendly staff, fun environment.“

“The food was delicious and ready in no time at all. Server Ryan was awesome. He came back and checked on us several times, although it was a busy Saturday. Thanks, Texas Roadhouse. We’ll be back!!“

“I don't write reviews but I am super compelled to do so for this Penn Station Subs location. It is by far my favorite sandwich shop (and admittedly, I don't even like sandwiches all that much but CRAVE their subs). I regularly get the Founder's Special, which is incredibly savory and like a flavor bomb. The food is always great (get the fries, get a cookie, it's all so good). Additionally, the employees have always been AMAZING and so incredibly friendly. I don't go in nearly as much as I want to, but just in the extra handful of times I have been in there, they recognize me, know me by name, and talk to me as if I am a weekly regular. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a clean, inviting chain sandwich shop, BUT it's these phenomenal employees that make the atmosphere five stars. Five stars all around!“

“Stopped in after a long day of shopping so that we could catch the last half of the Chiefs game and grab some grub. We were (surprisingly) able to find a table pretty quickly. We were so indecisive while ordering, which is weird because it's one of our favorite places, but our server, Collin, was super patient and gave an excellent recommendation of the garlic buffalo sauce for my wife's chicken sandwich.
Our food was excellent, as always. There was a slight goof on the number of wings I ordered/received, not a big deal at all. Collin and the staff handled it like pros and went above and beyond to make it right. We were so excited to eat we forgot to get pics of our food and cold leftovers in a styrofoam box won't do it justice 😆
We love this place and will continue to come back.“

“It was our first time visiting this restaurant and we had the best experience! All of the staff was very friendly, very helpful and very prompt. The food was excellent! The manager even came over to talk to us after our meal. It's really hard to find this quality of food and service anymore. We highly recommend this place!“

“the staff is always friendly. you have to sign up for the rewards. great happy hour deals...and the food is killer!“

“Server: Izzy
went here with my date and I was very pleased with the service. Kudos to Izzy for the incredible service. Definitely will come back again.
Definitely recommend the French silk pie for dessert.
Score: 15.5/10“

“Yum! Great food, love the bread!“

“Super experience this weekend. We sat at the bar- great service.Delicious recommendation from the bartender and great ambiance. We had an excellent experience from the moment we were greeted until we left.. The menu was tempting to try everything but I settled for the short rib buritto breakfast, artichoke and bacon soup. next time I will try the stuffed popadews.“

“I gotta share about the best service we got at Freddy's tonight on 3465 N. 168th Ct. We stopped in there to eat dinner and was greeted by a kid name Chard, he had a the biggest smile on his face, so polite, and honestly seemed happy he work's there. He never stopped working while we were there eating, he was cleaning tables sweeping, and greeted everyone that came in with a smile and was just happy to see us. The place was spotless, who ever was cooking did a great job, and the kitchen was spotless. I highly recommend this place not just for the food, but the customer service was excellent. Looking for a place for a quick meal go check them out. My cheeseburger and onion rings were delicious, fresh and hot. Thanks to the staff at Freddy's especially Chard!! We definitely will be back 😊“

“Best local bar that stays open til 2 am. Bartenders are all on point. One in particular is my fave, but I can’t say who, because that will make all the other girl bartenders Jealous. Oh screw it, it’s Hannah. Or is it Hanna? Either way, she’s Ms. New Booty.

Food is great also 👍“

“Good food, good atmosphere“