31 Best American Restaurants near Cranbury

“5 Star all around, food, service, atmosphere and decor. Food is definitely fresh, light and filling. Delicious dessert too. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Always get a good meal George has upped his game“

“On my way home from American Dream, I decided to stop here for a bite. I ordered through the kiosk, which I appreciated because it allowed the staff to focus on preparing the food. I’m a fan of kiosks, especially when the menu is limited, since it helps prevent indecisive customers from holding up the line or slowing down the process for others.

The atmosphere is what you’d expect from a typical food stop when traveling—convenient with multiple food options available.

I ordered the avocado bacon burger with fries, which totaled $16.93. The food came out quickly, and as soon as I got to my car, I dug in. Let me tell you, Shake Shack never disappoints when it comes to a solid burger on the go. It was hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The fries were lightly salted and served piping hot—once you start, you won’t want to stop!“

“The atmosphere of restaurant is great. Service was very good, and staff is friendly. Food was very good. My wife and I had the Turkey dinner and it was very good. Dessert was wonderful. Also tried a beer from a local brewery in Cape May that was on tap and enjoyed this as well. Look forward to coming back again.“

“My company and I had a rack of ribs with rice and broccoli, a million dollar cobb salad with salmon instead of chicken. Well done and whiskey glazed ribs. Outstanding. Just outstanding. My compliments to the chef. My only disappointment is that they shut down so many TGIF restaurants and I had to drive so far to find this one. However, it was well worth it. The other problem was they seemed to be low staffed and the young lady who was serving me was very busy and having somewhat of a hard time keeping up.“

“Went today with my family for brunch It was the best. My son is vegan, He also really enjoyed this great food“

“First time I came here they had the jazz guy singing l really liked the vibes. I ordered the Atlantic Salmon and sangria, sangria wasn’t the best I’ve had but it was ok. Food took about 45 mins to come out and my veggies were a bit burnt was a little disappointed but my salmon was delish and so was the cookie sundae!
Came back a second time with my hubby ordered the salmon again and it was perfect. My husband ordered the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it was amazing! The sweet potatoes fries are delish. The waiter we had twice was very attentive and super great. Would definitely come back. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!“

“First time and absolutely loved it ; we give a 5+ star rating- great beer/hard cider & and amazing burgers (fried green tomato—yum!) with a unique flare & fries were amazing, along with a cozy atmosphere! Highly recommend.“

“Excellent food and service as always! Highly recommend“

“A good, clean,fun & family friendly restaurant and ice cream shop!“

“I was fortunate to attend a birthday party brunch here. The room was beautiful, spacious, light and airy. There was live music and most importantly delicious food.“

“Had a mocha, the country omelette, and home fries. The mocha and home fries were some of the best I’ve ever had. The country omelette was also excellent: the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will be coming back and bringing family and friends. A great addition to Princeton’s downtown. Excellent service and ambiance, to boot!“

“This was my first ever time at a Stewart’s Restaurant, and I can undoubtedly say that I was NOT disappointed. There are so many food items to choose from and they even offer a vegan menu. At this location specifically, the staff was very welcoming and were quick to check in on us when we needed something. I loved the root beer float and the chili hot dog, and I would definitely come here again soon.“

“Saturday night running late for dinner decided to stop by and get the combo burger and double order mozzarella sticks. The bartender was very fast and professional to get my order in before closing and with all do respect, compliments to the bartender and chef who prepared my dinner for the night. Extremely impress with the service. Paid with Google pay which definitely helped, despised losing my card. Thank you so much for the great service.

Kid-friendliness: Family atmosphere

Wheelchair accessibility: Great ramp no steps“

“We ordered from Taza last weekend. Their falafel, stuffed cabbage and molokhia were delicious. Everything we ordered was great. I will definitely be ordering from there soon. I highly recommend Taza.“

“I love this place, but they should of get rid of the carpet. I haven’t been there for yeas due to the smell of mold. But it’s a such lovely place and the food is excellent“

“Great Food, Friendly Staff. Great experience!!“

“Was checking my out for a possible birthday party location and found the manager and staff to be very helpful and accommodating. The space is ample and the golf course looked great. I'd gone over earlier in the day and arrived as a post-golf tournament banquet was getting underway. If the smell of the food being served was a good indicator. It must be delicious. Will be returning this week to test/taste that theory out!“

“Greatest food. Nicest servers!!!“

“We’ve stayed here annually for 16 years. It’s a pass through for us. One night but friendly and helpful staff good food and we seen the same FD staff for the past 12 years. Even during Covid we stayed, they cared even though the kitchen was closed they advised us where to get take out. It is a comfortable, friendly place to stay.“

“I had a great experience at Iron & Ivy! I loveeeee going to hotel restaurants! I feel like I'm on a sense of vacation even though I'm not staying over! When you walk into Iron & Ivy, you're greeted by a beautiful fireplace and bright, stocked bar! The hostess was so sweet and recommended amazing menu options! We started off with the quesadillas and the bourbon bbq wings! When I tell you, the quesadillas were top 5 all time, they are TOP 5! They didn't fall apart and were toasted to perfection as well as loaded with shrimp and cheese and beans and corn! It was PHENOMENAL! For dinner we ordered the Grilled Flat Iron Steak and the Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortellini! The veggies were so delicious and it was a huge portion that I was able to bring home for lunch the next day! For drinks, you couldn't go wrong with the dirty martini, the very berry martini and the Soccer Mom Lemonade! It was a great night overall and they have a huge inside / outside dining area! Highly recommend checking out Iron & Ivy and make sure you order the quesadillas because they are LIFE CHANGING!“

“Absolutely the best burger period!! Great fries and drinks! MILKSHAKES Yum!!“

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.“

“Delicious food & cocktails ❤️“

“A hidden jewel. This 50's themed diner is always immaculate. Staff is well trained and really friendly for this family owned business. We, until recently, worked our business from home so Chris's is our home from home. Always accommodating, food is excellent, prices fair. My happy place❤“

“We've been here a few times and have had a great experience across the board. The food is delicious and at a great price. Our favorites are the BBQ ribs, wings, and coleslaw/potato salad. The staff are friendly. The atmosphere is a little lack luster but most people order take out and don't typically eat in. Regardless, we love the food and have had great experiences. We'll always come here when we crave classic BBQ. Highly recommend!“

“Great food, great employees and exceptional service“

“The food here never fails to impress. It’s fresh, tasty, and expertly made. The staff are friendly, attentive, and work really hard to make your dining experience ( inside or takeout/delivery) an enjoyable one. We visit a couple of times a week!!“

“First time visiting Dootsie's Kitchen today and it's our new favorite place! Staff is super friendly and food is EXCELLENT!! Everything was piping hot; fish and chicken were tender and tasty ! Perfect pick if you want delicious, fresh home cooking.

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps“