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!!! :)“

“Friendly staff and tasty food.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Me and My lady went here on a whim. I mean literally Caraba’s next door had over an hour wait and this place caught my eye. It was something different outside of our norm. So we went, the experience was amazing. The service was top notch, actually some of the best customer service I ever had. Was way beyond expectations, can’t say enough good things about Bree our server. She was quick, on top of things and had no problem explaining anything we wanted to know about the large variety of stuff they have on the menu and us never going there before. She talks to you and treats you like you are part of the family and she knows you,very friendly. Now for the food, again fast food but definitely better than expected. Very reasonably priced and good. Everything was fresh and good. The shakes were some the best we ever had. If I could give this place ten stars I would. Has an arcade and mini golf! What more could anyone ask for. Keep it up! Everyone there was friendly and wanted to be there. I told the host when we were walking out this place is excellent. He said that’s what we wanna hear,hope to see you here again next week at the same time Jokingly. This all Says a lot! We will be going back here many times to come. 👌“

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

“We absolutely loved working with Roxanne and the Foodwerx team! Roxanne coordinated the day perfectly, so we truly did not have to worry about a thing. The food was incredible as well! We had so many guests reach out to us after the wedding to ask where they could get it. We would 100% recommend Roxanne and the Foodwerx team to anyone looking for a caterer!“

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

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

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“Best experience at a Friendly’s in a long time. Fast, friendly service. Very clean. Excellent customer service.“

“I didn't like the California chicken salad. Too much dressing. Chicken tasted fake! Children's Pizza and fries were very good. Ribs were very good. Perfect margarita is served in a martini glass and the cocktail shaker is included so I got 3 glasses of margarita❤️“

“The roasted turkey & avocado club sandwich is one of my fav sandwiches I’ve had! Anytime I come to the mall, I come here to get one. It’s consistently good - crunchy, flavorful and perfect amount of each ingredient.Allan was our server today and he was very attentive and kind. He even gave us some bread and butter to start off with. Yummy!“

“This was such an amazing experience. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, everything was incredible. Perfect thing for an intimate dinner party with friends/family. Chef Shelby really knows what she’s doing, every course was absolutely delicious! Already thinking about when I’m going to plan my next one :)“

“The food here is bomb! I've tried just about everything and have never had a complaint. This comes from a previous restaurant owner and self-proclaimed chef. Fish and grits, Fried chicken, Salmon, Sides, and even the juice is awesome and made with fresh fruit! Treat yourself, Trust me it's 5 star!“

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

“Mrs. Monique provided amazing customer service at Wonder. She was welcoming, professional, and genuinely kind from start to finish. Her positive attitude and attention to customers made the experience stand out, and it’s clear she takes pride in her work. Employees like Mrs. Monique are the reason customers keep coming back she is a true pleasure to the Wonder experience.“

“Oh my Goodness! I always heard this name as a child, for being the only diner worth going to. Now I'm no longer young, nor live in Camden anymore. I would like to possibly come visit your diner soon! Thank you for bringing back good times.“

“A great place to take kids to have fun“

“Great food !!! great people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Perfect lunch for my mom's 90th birthday!! Lisa went above and beyond to make her lunch special!! From the cute Happy Birthday sign at the table, champagne toast, amuse bouche, the absolutely delicious meal and our mini desserts.....everything was awesome!! Thank you!!“

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

“Everything was perfect the only downside of the whole experience was my friend had gotten a poorly washed cup for his coke (had chocolate sauce inside the rim) and I got a dirty spoon but once we told the waiter it was promptly corrected for us and my friend got a free refill for the error“

“Went for lunch and had the Cubano, it was awesome. Great fries too! There were 12 in our party and everyone loved their food!! Make sure to check this place out.“

“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“

“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!“