35 Best American Restaurants near Amherst

“Had a really good experience overall. I went specifically to try the Seven Pepper Sirloin and it did not disappoint … flavorful, well seasoned, and cooked just right. The Brussels sprouts side was also a standout and easily one of my favorites. Service was friendly and the food came out hot and timely.“

“I have been going to Maryann’s for years now meeting several retired colleagues from Souhegan High and others once a month. We love the friendly staff, casual 50’s-70’s theme and atmosphere, and fabulous reasonably priced food. We so appreciate you.“

“We were celebrating my husband’s recent successful cancer operation and we ran into Caesar, one of the owners, at the Amherst venue. He took the time to show us around and sit with us a bit! The staff was setting up for a wedding too. Caesar and his staff throughout the whole venue were so warm and friendly. Just such a beautiful and unique venue♥️Thank you Caesar and your amazing staff…truly memorable.“

“Exceptional food service and atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!“

“Their lunches are large and great choice of desserts. Always leave very satisfied and full.“

“The quality of the food is always great!“

“Very nice place. Coffee came out extremely hot. The half & half creamers seemed to be kept in the refrigerator and came out very cold which we like.
Steak and eggs were on special. Cooked to perfection. Very large steak.
Large nice and Clean bathrooms.
Our waitress was the best!! Fast service. We will be back again.“

“Our favorite place!! Merrimack location is truly the best. We always have loved ❤️ every dish. We love to cook at home and let me tell ya, only restaurant that pleases us 100 percent! Delicious bread basket ( homemade hot buttered rolls) with chocolate chip bread tonight. Cheese and crackers out of this world! Haddock tonight topped with lobster, 🦞 baked potato and broccoli. Hubby had the perfect Filet ( yum) he didn’t share :-( Looked so good! Best drinks from Shawn( downstairs bar) orange cosmo and Common man red wine. Amazing!( such a sweetheart, great bartender)! Truly… thank you for a wonderful experience!!! I appreciate (we) every detail of our bread, snacks, meals, drinks and best service ever!!! Absolutely delicious!! Thank you!! Xo and Happy New Year!!“

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at the Bedford Village Inn. From start to finish, everything was perfect. The staff leading up to the big day were so kind, organized, and helpful, and the day-of team was just as incredible - attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure everything ran smoothly. The food was amazing, and the venue itself is truly a dream. Every corner of the property is filled with charm and character, creating the most romantic and memorable setting. We already can’t wait to come back for anniversaries at the Tavern - it will always hold such a special place in our hearts.“

“Haven't been in a while because I don't live close by. Had an appointment in the area so I stopped in for lunch. Really glad the fish and chips are the same as I remembered, love that light batter. Fries cooked perfectly, excellent service. Thank you!“

“Best kept secret in Nashua, amazing food and the sweetest staff.“

“Riley’s Place is always a good time whenever I go for dinner and entrainment. The atmosphere is amazing, food is out of this world, owners and staff are outstanding, bands are always amazing, and it is really a fun time to bring your significant other or your date.“

“I've only been in a few times over the years when I'm in the area.
I've tried something different
(Breakfast/lunch) every time & was pleasantly impressed 👏
The food is Country home quality 👌“

“Kirk, this breakfast burrito creation was absolute perfection 🤤 Definitely going to be my go to "to-go" lunch from there from now on! Held nicely, super yummy, and I appreciated the nice toast to seal the burrito, too 👌 Be back soon for another!“

“Always good service and food“

“Well, I had the best chicken Queso Dias, made by an amazing up and coming star Amy (on the name tag) and the burger and fries were cooked to perfection by a "short" order cook Kaityn a young woman who is "growing." and rising star. or should I say trying to reach for them. and her amazing young assistant Chris who is going to be a great sous chef one day. It is a college Dining Hall, but any one can go and eat there, they do not accept cash though so bring you card.“

“This is just inside the big red building at 15 Constitution and it's well worth the stop! I came in today and was greeted with a lot of kindness; I really appreciated how lovely the woman at the register was when she helped me. They have a lot of cozy places to sit and nice tables too. Great menu with options I want to come back and explore. Today I decided to turn the turkey sandwich and it's delicious! Warm, great ingredients, generous and well portioned with those ingredients. It's delicious!

Definitely recommend this place if you love a good sandwich.“

“Everything was amazing from start to finish. Worth the drive. ❤️“

“Aimee was great, We will be back!“

“Go meet Frank. Get a brew, a cocktail, whatever and you get good old fashioned New England hospitality! Mind you this is a hotel bar/restaurant, so don't expect Morton's. When it's busy, you wait. When it's not busy, you don't. There's one guy. Don't be in a hurry. It's the best advice I've got. Where are you going? Back to your room? 😂“

“Every time we’ve eaten there the food has been excellent. The service prompt. I’ve been multiple times and never had a bad experience.“

“Papa Joes catered our wedding last night and I think all we heard all night was how amazing our custom taco bar was! Travis and his team didn’t hesitate when we asked them to be our caterer and what our vision was, they absolutely knocked it out of the park. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our night so special. 💜“

“Small eating space but worth the wait. Food is exception!!! Service the same & watching the planes coming in and leaving was a nice touch to breakfast. Ate every bit of our meals & can’t wait to go back. Coffee was the only thing we didn’t love, watery.“

“Love the food but the smell of Fabuloso is overpowering.“

“I hired Caroline’s to supply all of the food for my Dads end of life celebration after he passed away. I spoke with Laurie and asked her if they could accommodate a backyard bbq style menu which she assured me they could. I had specific food requests all to which they supplied without any questions or issues. The food arrived hot, delicious and better than I had imagined! Laurie was a pleasure to talk to when creating the menu of my choice and working out all the details for delivery. JJ made the actual delivery and was amazing with communicating to us about his arrival time and very professional when he arrived to my home. I would highly recommend Caroline’s Fine Foods to anyone! Thank you Caroline’s for making a somber day easier on me!“

“Enjoyed lovely dinner from new fall menu. Pumpkin ravioli and steak tips with perfect demi glaze sauce and real mashed potatoes. The bees knees cocktail and live entertainment from Peter Pappas perfectly rounded out the experience. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be back!“

“We went tonight and Angella was our server! She was great and kept us laughing. Service was awesome. Thank you.“

“Atmosphere was nice great waitress“

“We went tonight and Angella was our server! She was great and kept us laughing. Service was awesome. Thank you.“

“100% - without a doubt - THE BEST oysters!! Chicken wings are amazing also. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu“

“Heres a true hidden craft beer gem, J. Bartlett's Public House in Nashua, NH. Located in the Whole Foods off of Amherst St. this place had a selection of thirty-two drafts, most of them rotating. I had some regulars tell me about this spot when I was working at my previous brewery job in Nashua, but I was just never able to get time to check it out. Fast forward a year & I was looking for spots open on a Monday I hadn't been to when this place popped up in my head. They were open at 1pm on a Monday so it was the perfect time for a quick lunch & a few pours. There was a lot of different styles offered here including IPA's, Belgians, sours, lagers, stouts & more with a handful of pour sizes offered including flights. I was able to find a few here I hadn't had with a couple of them being from some of my favorite breweries so let's get into it. 🍻🍻🔥☘☘

I started off with a pint of the LIAM'S LAGER from Epigram Brew Co., a good above average Helles lager that was super drinkable, smooth & refreshing. My second pour was a 12oz of the STORROWED DIPA from Trillium Brewing Company, it was a excellent DIPA with all the juice you want in a IPA with pineapple & mango being the most prevalent. My third beer was a 8oz pour of the 10%ABV BLACK CHOCOLATE STOUT (2025) from The Brooklyn Brewery, this hit all the Mark's with coffee & chocolate, it was delicious. 🍻🍫🔥☘🍺

As far as food goes here, you can grab anything from the store & bring it into eat at the bar or tables. They serve pizza from the kitchen next to the bar so I scooped a couple slices of the Meatza to absorb everything. The bar here is pretty large, but there is also tables to sit at & a area with a couch & chairs to sit at. I'm definitely happy I finally made it here to check it out, well worth a visit & a hidden craft beer gem in the area for sure. Cheers! 🍻🔥☘✌♥️🍺

#craftbeer #supportlocal #beer #newengland“

“Great unpretentious taphouse with awesome food and the bartender Krystalyn is AWESOME! We had the short ribs which were spectacular! We were visiting from Cape Cod and love this place! The manager Ryan is extremely friendly and welcoming. Our new favorite pub!“

“Was a great night out with family pleasant atmosphere“

“Went to TRH on 02/11for dinner with my wife and brother in-law. Ihad the best 20oz bone in ribeye steak. It was done to perfection. It melted like butter.Had a house salad and two sides with it. The dinner was excellent. Our waitress was the best. She made sure we had the best dinner experience. I couldn't stop licking my chop after we left. And still thinking about that 20oz. Will be going back soon. Thank you TRH for a great dining experience. I give your staff 10 🌟 stars.“

“My husband attended an event and was blown away by how poor the food and service was. The event coordinator and my husband both told the waitress my husband has a severe dairy allergy. First he was served a Caesar salad with caesar dressing and cheese, which he obviously can't eat. The waiter took it away and did not offer anything else. My husband did go ask for a plain salad and maybe olive oil and balsamic vinegar. He got a bowl of romaine and croutons (he avoided the croutons as they often contain dairy). The waitress did bring the balsamic after the salad was eaten. The main course they gave him sweet potatoes with cream. My husband did give the waitress the sweet potatoes and she was going to bring him some more vegetables but never did. The water glasses for the room were only filled once. Many other participants complained about the food as well. The broccolini was very undercooked and over spiced. Staff did not clear the salad plates before serving the main course and participants piled the dishes between them on the tables. The room was also quite cold. My husband keeps our house at 57-62 so for him to say it was cold is very unusual.“