50 Best American Restaurants near Clementon

“My husband and I were looking for something to get into on a Saturday night so we learned of Essie's by calling another entertainment restaurant in town that was closed for the night. We got to Essie's and was amazed at how upscale, clean, and close to home it was for us. The food was delicious as can be and the music was wonderful. Since we just walked in we were seated in the bar area at a table by the window. The whole vibe was on point for us. We were given a tour of the upstairs lounge which was empty that night bec no one had booked it for anything. Still it was beautiful as well as classy for giving a small to medium gathering of friends for a party or get together. The bathrooms were fashionably modern, beautiful, clean, and smelled great! We peeked into the stage area dining room to get a look since we weren't able to sit in there since all the tables were booked. It was very nice and classy. I can't wait to go back. Next time I'll be booking reservations for a dinner when they have live entertainment so we can sit in the stage area dining room and enjoy some live entertainment and another delicious meal. I'm so glad we found this spot. Now it will be our go to restaurant when we want to get out and hear some great soulful music. Way to go Essie!!! :)“

“Really good homemade food, quick service and welcoming staff...“

“We just celebrated my birthday with friends there tonight and LOVED it!! Noah, our server, was absolutely fantastic! The food, delish!! The inside was gorgeous! We live an hour away and will come back!!! Highly recommend!!“

“Great service! Great Food! Wonderful service! My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously! Such a friendly and kind staff! If you need a bite to eat in a relaxing atmosphere, check it out!“

“Our first visit there since before they closed down for COVID. Still excellent, courteous and efficient staff, quick service, generous portions, high quality. Five stars, highly recommended.“

“Absolutely delicious! Authentic! Worth a side trip any day! Customer Service was amazing, as well!!“

“Great service and environment. Thanks Angie“

“We got married here on 11/07/2025 and it was truly the best day. Sam, Marie and the whole team were spectacular. They made the planning process so easy. They were all very responsive, helpful and accommodating! The day of staff was simply amazing. I did not worry about a thing! The cocktail hour was the best!! My guests are still talking about it! The night was absolutely perfect. The grounds are beautiful and maintained perfectly. There are SOO many great spots for pictures. The Mansion was a fantastic place to get married!“

“Food was delicious and the portion sizes were great!“

“Everything about my daughter’s bridal shower was perfect! The venue looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was excellent- so nice and friendly. Our guests were impressed with the venue and I’m sure they will recommend it to others, as will I. Thank you to Jackie and all the staff for making our experience exceptional.“

“Mt Laurel is not a hot bed for… anything… but Monterey Grill is THE silver lining in Mt Laurel. Chef Andrew and his kitchen staff have a group personality matches their menu to a “T”. It’s controlled chaos but the flavor profiles of every dish are enjoyable and it gives guests something different to enjoy every night. The waiting staff are all amazing; welcoming, fun, and professional. They know their menu like pros and they know their wine list equally as well. The regular bar tenders are GREAT and their smokey old fashions are next to none in the area.

Only feedback: Management could do a better job at livening up the atmosphere… there used to be live music all the time and now they only have live music on Fridays. There was recently a change in management, so I suspect that these unwanted changes came from ownership and the new upper management team to save money, but it’s been a big swing and an even bigger miss.

Locals have loved this spot for years. Hopefully ownership come to terms with their mistakes and decide to run it back because Monterey Grill was perfect the way it was for many years.

Don’t let it turn into a “chainy” feeling vibe like Harvest or Red Stone. People like restaurants that are boutique and different. Character is everything in the hospitality business and the staff at Monterey Grill already has that!

Management has a choice to make… hopefully they figure it out. I’ll always support this spot, if for nothing else because the staff deserves the support.“

“Excellent food quality, I tried the “New Bedford Scallop & Shrimp Risotto”, slightly hearty portion, very high quality on the palate and at the same time you can taste the flavors of the natural raw material without being “dirty” with seasonings or anything unnecessary. Cost in the American average of restaurants (the real ones), 35$ risotto. Exorbitant espresso cost, very long but not bad, $6“

“We had our wedding at Hearthside over the weekend and were completely blown away by how amazing the day went. The food was unbelievably delicious and the staff’s attention to detail was incredible! Planning everything with them was so simple and enjoyable. Every request was met with a yes. Even our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the space, food, and staff. We can’t thank everyone at Hearthside enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!“

“I love this place. They have some of the freshest distinct cocktail that I’ve seen that hasn’t been from a fancy spot or a speakeasy. They usually have a special and or some fresh fish. Backdoor pizza is also outback🤫. Only drawback is whenever me and my lady come in one female barkeep seems to purposely avoid greeting us or serving us. We sit at the bar and she’ll stay away like she playing defense for Manchester United and then when one of her co workers takes care of us she speak to any new patrons that come in and sit near us. Not sure what that could be but otherwise 5 ⭐️’s.“

“I love the milkshakes-I go there to relax with a delicious milkshake-the staff are so friendly-if you love milkshakes-you will never find a better shake than Nifty Fifty’s 😋“

“Freshly cooked dinner meals. Roasted chicken, bbq ribs, vegetables, different salads. All delicious. No shortages of food and staff. Staff is friendly“

“We had foodwerx cater our son's rehearsal dinner in Cape May. They did an excellent job all around. The food was delicious and beautifully displayed, Shirley and Tianna were helpful, prompt and thorough. Jen was also helpful with our decision making process. I was pleased with their attention to detail from start to finish. Thank you team for making the event wonderful!“

“My fiancé and I ate here for a late lunch. We started out with the charbroiled oysters and some gator bites, which were both phenomenal!! For our entrees, we had the shrimp and grits and the catfish with crawfish gravy… TO DIE FOR!! Everything tasted so fresh, and the service was fantastic! Thank you, Debbie :)“

“Best service and the best drinks around!!!“

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“Fantastic service! Our server Shannon is the best! She always remembers us and how we like everything! The food is very good but it’s the service that makes this Fridays a great experience!“

“What a sensational dining experience! We loved every course we had; a unique caesar salad (with grilled broccolini and fennel!), the "world's best hotdog" (a wagyu hotdog on a delicious buttery roll which truly was the world's best hotdog), truffle gnocchi mac 'n cheese, roasted peach confit duck, and barbecued chili lime pork. The S'mores cookie pie dessert was simply amazing! Service was exceptional (Kyle was the ideal server! polite, friendly, gracious and attentive - thank you so much). The staff is welcoming, the dining room is small and cozy, and everything about this local spot is charming. We will return for sure.“

“My wife and I were visiting the area for the day for some obligations and decided last minute to have dinner here rather than closer to home. We were greeting nicely and seated promptly. Our server was helpful, friendly and attentive. We loved the Burrata we split as an appetizer. Our dinners were excellent as well. While the restaurant is part of a large mall, once you are in Seasons 52 you would not know it. Very glad we decided to have dinner there!“

“Looking for a nice place that's family friendly and not loud? Cracker Barrel is like being invited over for a nice southern style meal, home made and with love. Also check out their store for novelties and nice treats.“

“Brad was the best! The most welcoming I ever felt in a restaurant. 10/10 service“

“Happy Hour is one of the best! Food is awesome and a great atmosphere!“

“had the turkey meatball wrap with brown rice.....yup ill sure get it again“

“Great food and great service from great people. The Pop Shop will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.“

“I recommend everything!!! The food and staff are awesome.!!!!“

“my husband and i come in frequently for their quick service & rotating seasonal specials. This time we were graced with Aysia as our server. She was friendly, attentive to each table and told us about the reward system that we haven’t signed up for previously. thank you Aysia for another great experience!“

“loaded, well seasoned cheese steak, will be back no doubt“

“My first time at the yard house and I’ll be back! It seemed a little busy but a table for two was a quick 10-15 mins. Our waitress was very nice and had a good flow of service. She checked on us just enough and our drinks and food came out in good timing.
I had an old fashioned which was balanced well. We had the Brussels sprouts, shrimp app, and spicy beef noodles. Everything tasted great and we will definitely be back and I can’t wait to come for football season!“

“I ordered for pick-up tonight and the storm blew down a tree across my street. I called and they offered to bring it to me despite the downed tree and storm. I was totally surprised and impressed when the driver walked two blocks to get the food to us. Oh, and it was delicious too.“

“We had breakfast at the Turning Point while waiting for our dog to have surgery . \n We are both avid cooks and hard to impress. The food was fresh , innovative , and delicious.. The service and ambience was as good as the food .\n We highly recommend The Turning Point“

“Great food and ice cream. We all had a lot of fun !!! Thank you.“

“Been to the Kove several times, it never disappoints, the food is the absolute best I have recommended the Kove to many friends, they all thank me after they have experienced it there, we all agree besides the food being great the service and the atmosphere is also the best. I highly recommend the Kove, if you haven’t been there yet, you have to try it. I make sure I go there once a week.“

“We just had our 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Marco's. Can't say enough about Lexi, who coordinated our event. She was so attentive to all our needs and made things so easy for us. The food was fantastic and I asked my guests and everyone raved about the food. Joe and his waitstaff were "The Best". Everything went so smoothly. Check them out. You won't be disappointed! Linda B.“

“There are many selections on the menu for a great brunch. Many healthy options offered too. The service is great and we just like it. 😋🥰“

“Phil and his family are amazing. They are so nice and keep my tummy very happy. Way worth it to spend 2 3 extra bucks over wawa for a sandwich here. They care, it’s always fresh and delicious. My favorite hoagie shop to support. Hands down my favorite. Also love they are small business and very family involved and ran. Just beautiful all around and I can’t believe it took me 5 years of being a customer to leave a review.“

“Was never a big Applebee's fan to tell you the truth. One night out late with my wife she wanted to go so reluctantly I obliged. I was impressed to say the least. Food quality was fantastic, and the service was great. I've been back once a week since. Its absolutely worth the trip.“

“I was having the hardest time finding somewhere with Eggs Benedict at 2pm. I told them I had little time and they got me seated and a waitress over to order immediately. Food came quick! The restaurant is clean and well kept. The staff were wonderful. The food was AWESOME. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a better eggs benedict . The servings are huge, I got a jersey boy with spinach and there was a ton of pork roll and spinach on it. Home fries were crispy. Adding this to the top of the breakfast spot list!“

“Pricey but very good!
Service staff friendly and helpful.
Super good coffee!
Could charge 10% less across the menu board to provide a bit more value for the customer. Frankly there were only two tables seated with patrons and two customers stopped in to pick up drinks and I was there about a half hour. Current pricing probably prohibits any possibility of filling the house!
Im from out of town. My guess is the locals will see this concept begin to decline and eventually dissappear within the next 18 to 24 months.“

“Ordered a quart of chicken orzo soup just before closing.When I picked up the order the owner jested that he has something else for me.They gave a second quart of chicken orzo soup and an additional quart of manhattan clam chowder all for the price of one quart of chicken orzo.Thank You very much!“

“This place is adorbs! And every review about the great friendly service is 100% dead on accurate! From the darling hostess girl to our amazing bartender Alley! We were a group of ten and Alley was so accommodating and gave us great recommendations! Food was amazing! And the. Coconut Margarita was absolutely delicious and refreshing- dangerously too good lol! Can’t wait to go back!“

“I took my mother to Redstone for an "early bird" Thanksgiving dinner and it was the best Thanksgiving that we've ever had outside of our own homes. 5 stars out of 5!“

“Great food,service,and of course the best car shows!“

“Absolutely great for large parties, Baptism and weddings food is amazing and also newly remodeled“

“Hands down my favorite restaurant by far. Everything is so well crafted, even down to the sconces on the walls, and you can taste the passion Chef Phil brings to his dishes; quickly followed by the pristine service by Josh. I can’t say enough good things about Park Place, but what I can say is that I will be going here every chance I get. Every experience at Park Place is exceptional. As a Pinelands employee, advocate, and lover, Park Place nurtures an appreciation for foraged ingredients not just from NJ but other areas that are special to Phil. Thank you for changing my perspective on food to value a great meal and nature even more than I already do, Phil and Josh. I’m so happy I was welcomed to your table for an extraordinary night out every time I get the opportunity to go to Park Place!

Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions accommodated to individuals dining“

“The service is good but the busers are aggressive when one person is still eating you might want to tell your Hispanic buser not to come and interrupt the meal to clear plates away when the dining room is nearly empty that's why we don't come on Christmas Eve they damn near throw us out“

“I’ve been to Monarch a bunch of times and finally decided they’re TOO good to not leave a review. We brought my Grandpa today and it was a great experience. It’s impressive how quickly we were seated and how quickly the food comes out. They must be hustling in that kitchen and the wait staff has always been so pleasant & polite. And the food is *chefs kiss* and hefty portions!! Thank you for your service!!!“