22 Best American Restaurants near Alton

“Outstanding service and food👍“

“The best waitstaff! Very attentive and very polite. So many incredible options to choose from. Outside seating right on the water. No matter what you order, the quality as well as quantity will make you want to return to try something else. Have never been even the slightest bit disappointed whenever we go here…“

“Great place“

“breakfast is amazing. steak an eggs for the win“

“Just popping in to say after a long hike , my crew and I stopped in for dinner before heading home. So glad we did !! The gentleman that waited on us was excellent. The food was really satisfying. We were nice and full when we left and the atmosphere and ambience was really relaxing and nice overall if we were in the area again, we would absolutely go.“

“Locals trying Pop's for the first time. Staff greeted us at the window and were friendly. Food didn't take too long to come out. We opted to get it to-go and walk across the street to a picnic table to eat. We ordered a clam strip plate to share and an order of onion rings. The onion rings were soggy, not crispy at all and flavorless. The fries and clam strips were really good and the tartar sauce was delicious!“

“Best cuisine in Wolfeboro! Highly recommend. Great food prepared by wonderful people!“

“We were in town for a wedding at their event barn. We stayed at the Inn and had dinner at the OBistro. All were very nice! Rooms are cozy and clean. Dinner was delicious! The wedding was beautiful. Such a beautiful, quaint, and fun venue! All the staff were friendly and very accommodating!“

“Great food! great ambiance! great location!“

“Relaxed atmosphere, amazing service - food is fantastic! Highly recommend!“

“Best craft beer selection with excellent customer service. Stopped in yesterday to fill a big order for a party and not only did they have a wide variety but the knowledge from the staff was so helpful. I had a very basic list and they were able to help me navigate the list and provide a lot more choices! Please check them out!!! Thank you to the staff we will be back!“

“My kid loved the Dock side Burgers. Twice we went . We are heading back to Texas, but we will be back for another summer since my grandparents have a lake house in Wolfeboro. Thanks for the great service and food!!!!“

“hot foods all day! ready to eat meals! beer and snacks! Great employees!“

“What a fabulous spot! The pizza was fantastic and, although they were slammed, the servers were friendly and fast on their feet. Will definitely go back!“

“Sausage calzone, the best, tastiest, I’ve ever had! With homemade sauce on the side. Delicious!“

“They are now making the best thin crust pizza anywhere. But if you want a classic toasted Italian sub, don't order it here. Maybe they grew up in someplace other than the east coast, but even with coaching, they don't know what "toasted" is, where the bun gets a bit crunchy, the cheese is well melted and the meat is hot and losing its juices to the bun. Like another poster described, very much like a Market Basket sandwich.“

“Fantastic food from appetizers, main dish and dessert. Plenty of delicious drinks on the menu. Jennifer our server was amazing.“

“Stopped here during our car ride to our vacation house (back in August) to stretch our legs, grab a snack, and enjoy a very necessary mid-day beer. I’m vegan, so the sign out front that said “NOT ENOUGH VEGAN OPTIONS” made me laugh out loud. It was perfect, first thought was it must have been a review. Love that humor. Also, somehow the only photo I took that day was of that sign.

The owner, or management — hard to say but clearly someone who cares, was there with (his) kids and was incredibly kind. He took time to show my son the amazing wall art and pointed out all the fun details, which instantly won us over.

Beer-wise: plenty of funky options (and yes, beer is typically vegan). They were totally cool with my modified order, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. Great humor, awesome artwork, very kid-friendly, and an easygoing, inclusive atmosphere.

Bonus points for being partially veteran- and female-owned, and clearly committed to local, slow, and thoughtful food.

We stopped by to kill a little time and left really thankful for the experience. Would absolutely stop again.“

“Had lunch here by the water, and then back for free event and met Kenny Bania. The bar was busy but the staff did a fantastic job.“

“I've live near Johnsons for 25 years. When the owners bought the restaurant it was like night and day. I have never been disappointed with my food. I've always let with a full tummy and a smile. I do recommend Johnsons Dairy bar“

“The Prime Rib Sandwich was incredible🔥— truly one of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere is spot on, especially with the snowmobiles rolling in and out right off the trails. A fun, authentic spot with great energy and even better food.“

“Been going to this tavern for years. Unfortunately the last few times have been disappointing but our visit last night was exceptional. The food was fantastic, the general manager was a true hospitality professional. We are already looking forward to our next visit.“