50 Best American Restaurants near Maple Shade

“Great food and great service“

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“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!“

“It's our in town pizza shop for pizza and other stuff. Always good food and workers that greet you to pay are awesome. When I can make eye contact with the cooks, always good interaction. Great place. Been going there many years. Whoever owns it does a great job. And considering there are many pizza places in the area. All positive complaints for all the workers. I'm sure the delivery is solid. I always pick up cause I'm able to at the present time thank God......“

“My favorite place to enjoy family time. Food and drinks are awesome. Service and atmosphere make everything such an awesome experience. My go to pub to sit back relax and watch Sports on their huge TV.“

“They have fun events during the week. Also a nice place to hang the staff is nice“

“so when you go 2x in a week, order burgers with sweet potatoe fries and get regular fries 2x, what is the problem? one server apologized the 1st night. 2nd one doesn't. burger of the month one for 4th and it looks nothing like the one listed. like it looked like a mickey d's special. asked for medium well and got Burnt. yum“

“I had a great brunch. Loved the atmosphere. Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be back“

“I recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a dinner at Elwood with family and friends. Chef Adam and Jenny were wonderful to work with and the meal was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved the venison scrapple amuse bouche. We shared several orders of perogies and cheese platters to kick off the meal, followed by a couple of orders of the tri- tip beef, the sea bass, and the rabbit, which are served family style with a whole host of accompaniments, including exceptional mashed potato that got rave reviews and deserves it's own mention. Several of the diners had never had rabbit, but they all tried it and it was a hit! I already have plans to come with some friends for an afternoon tea, and my husband and I will definitely be back for dinner and/or one of the dining events that Chef Adam hosts. Adam & Jenny, thank you for my birthday dinner one to remember!💖“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Food was absolutely amazing! Drinks were great too! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Good Service and food too.“

“Amazing place with amazing food! The fries were great and I recommend getting them with the Wiz. Unfortunately, we are from our of town, otherwise this would would be one to add to the rotation for sure!

The service was good as well as our waitress helped answer our questions and made sure we were always well taken care of while there.“

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

“Delicious food. Friendly staff. A great place for dinner.“

“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!“

“Great service and environment. Thanks Angie“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“love the food. I'm orginally from Tennessee but now live in Pennsylvania. Their food is the closest I've had to tasting like back home. the people are super friendly.“

“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“

“Our server Zanyia was very friendly, just needed some extra help that wasn't around. The manager Janine was very accommodating and understanding. It was busier for a Wednesday evening so I understand it was harder to keep pace kitchen and bar wise.“

“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!“

“Great location. Only a short wait to be seated. Very good hosts working well to get guests to a table. Kristina was our waitress and she was great. Friendly and good service!“

“It would be more appropriate for the cooks & some servers use hair nets & beard nets.I been coming to the place for yrs. But things have change from more consideration to patrons..big hair & large beards fly around..ITS very not hygienic not covering up properly..“

“Came in from traveling - they found me and my wife and my 4 children comfortable seating. Fast friendly service. She came over multiple times to check in. When the kids were super load, she was quick to say it was ok and they were not bothering anyone. The ambiance was very inviting and the food was beyond delicious - plentiful portions. My 7 year old said it best - A 11 out of 11!!!! Shout out to Taylor who was beyond lovely. Will 1000 percent be back again.“

“From the moment we toured The Madison in Riverside, we knew it was the one. The venue is absolutely stunning—elegant, timeless, and immaculately maintained. Every space feels thoughtfully designed, from the ceremony areas to the reception room, making it perfect for both photos and guest experience. The staff is incredibly professional, welcoming, and attentive. They truly make you feel supported and excited throughout the planning process, which means everything when you’re planning such a big day. You can tell they genuinely care about making each wedding special and seamless. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with an amazing team that goes above and beyond, The Madison is an easy choice. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and are so excited to celebrate our wedding here!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I had such a wonderful experience at Applebee’s, and I especially want to recognize our server, Rian, for making my visit so enjoyable! From the moment I was seated, Rian was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They checked on me throughout the meal at just the right times, and their attitude was genuinely positive and kind. You can really tell when someone takes pride in providing good customer service, and Rian absolutely did. Good service can completely change a dining experience, and Rian definitely went above and beyond. They were professional, respectful, friendly, and genuinely pleasant to interact with. Thank you, Rian, for making my visit such a great experience. I truly appreciated your kindness, attentiveness, and excellent service.“

“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 :)“

“Yes, but make sure they get your order right, visited today for the first time in a while. My order (Stromboli) wasn’t correct but was acceptable…wife got a club, dry turkey and unevenly made. Manager took $4 off my Stromboli. Service was ok, we left disappointed in the food but not hungry…will be a while before we go back for another visit.“

“Definitely will be coming back. I got the lamb gyro. It was packed with tender, fresh lamb and the spicy sauce was the perfect heat.“

“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.“

“Wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Seafood tower the best part of this $300 meal for 3. Their mussels were good, but had better. Their red fish was delicious. Their keylime pie went in the garbage. Our salads came after the meal, Ceasars with bread crumbs no croutons and definitely no anchovy, which i find odd for a seafood place. I dine out quite a bit, this was mediocre at best. Wont be going back. Would consider it if they had a liquor license just for the tower.“

“Everything we ordered was so fresh, portions so large we had to take a lot home. They even went to effort to find us tabbouleh when they thought it was sold out and was it delicious. Our party included one vegan, one vegetarian and one mainly veg. Special mention to the pita, a cloud of wonderfulness, and the ginger juice, a spicy, sweet, delicious treat. We'll be back soon!“

“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.“

“A small, quaint and friendly bar with some great drinks and even better prices. Been here a few times and it's super chill. The bartenders are friendly and the drink deals are off the hook. Visited one Sunday and got a whiskey flight, while my wife had watermelon martini. We enjoyed our drinks in the serene outside area that resembles a scene out of a movie, which they share with a few other local vendors. Nice place to visit when you want a drink without the long wait and noise of a regular neighborhood bar.“

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

“We were there last night for dinner and to see the band. What a pleasant experience ! Upon driving up didn’t know what to expect, our first time there. Friendly staff all around beginning with receptionist who gave us a little tour of the layout. Our server was so busy very pleasant and attentive, food was excellent, high quality and delicious. After dinner went to the outside bar where the band was performing. Again very pleasant and attentive servers. If you’ve been there you know, if not make plans to go. Thank you Union House for a very pleasant evening.“

“best country gravy ever.❤️“

“Took my partner and the kids for my partners birthday. Loved the whole atmosphere of this place. The food was very good and fresh. Our server Jenna was amazing. She took her time and made great recommendations. Will def return back to this place!!“

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

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

“Grilly Cheese catered our block party, and they were a huge hit! The grilled cheese sandwiches were a crowd favorite, and their team brought great energy to the event. Everything was well-organized, making the day easy and enjoyable for everyone. Highly recommend them for any neighborhood gathering!“

“Our pick-up order included the BLT Salad, which is a new menu item. It was exactly the best of what you would expect - crisp lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and perfectly-cooked bacon strips cut into nicely-sized short sections (so much better than the bacon bits I feared I'd get). I had it with the ranch dressing, and it was just perfection. Highly recommend - don't miss out on this! Also super-friendly, cordial service team - A+“