50 Best American Restaurants near Maplewood

“Second baptism brunch I've attended here. The staff and food the last time were incredible but the staff this time were above and beyond incredible!! The food was very good and the place was extremely clean! Only issue I had was they put salad on top of each meal after serving a salad to start the meal. Didn't make much sense to me. But I still highly recommend this place!!! Too bad I could only give 5 stars to the service as it deserves 10!!!“

“Awesome. Been here three times. Everything I have had has been amazing!“

“The best food and customer service“

“Dope every time I go amazing food.“

“LOGAN IS AMAZING!!!!! He made all of our drinks to PERFECTION!!!!“

“Good place to eat, located on the main street in the city of Maplewood. Outside there are several tables and chairs to sit in the summer. The atmosphere is good and the service too. The food served is satisfactory to the customer's taste.“

“HLS is an absolute true gem! The wraps are not only healthy but incredibly tasty, with the perfect balance of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. My favorite is the chicken cheesesteak with a side of sweet potato fries. Every bite feels like it’s made with care, and I love the variety they offer—you can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. The smoothies are out of this world too—smooth, refreshing, and made with the best fruits. I come here for lunch everytime I'm in town for work because the food is consistently amazing, and it keeps me energized for the rest of the day. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick. If you’re looking for a go-to spot for healthy, delicious meals, this is it. Highly recommend!!“

“This place is right next to the Hamptonn Inn in Elizabeth which is pretty convenient. It wasn't super busy and they sit you down quickly with some good drinks. Our server seemed newer at her job, or perhaps not very good but the food was pretty tasty we had no complaints. \n\nIt's not fine dining but unless you want to eat at the food court at Jersey Mills or IHOP, this was the best option we found.“

“The food was amazing, customer service is incredible. Prices were definitely reasonable and the quality was excellent. The place is clean , everything was made to order. Couldn’t ask for more ! The staff was great. The owner is pleasant and cheerful, great asset to the community.“

“This place was great! My family of 6 came in a little late in the evening. We’re visiting the big city but stayed in New Jersey and needed something to eat close to our Airbnb. This was by far the best food of our entire trip. The owner was very gracious and accommodating. We had a busy toddler and she is really hard to impress with food. She had the pasta and meatballs and really enjoyed. I had the grill chicken and shrimp. Everything was so well seasoned and full of flavor. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return if I’m in the area. .“

“Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the excellent service to the delicious food!“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. 5/5“

“Great music, service and food! Hip spot. Def recommend.“

“Sat at the bar and CT was serving. She provided awesome service !“

“Seasonal dishes fresh and beautifully presented! Friendly and helpful team with excellent dish recommendations :)“

“Delicious food. Great service by Sydney! It started with amazing honey bread at the table. Flatbreads yum, especially the one with fig topping. Muscles, tuna tartare, noodle flush, brussel sprouts, calamari salad, and more! All yum! Would absolutely go there again. We had 8-10 people and the service was excellent.“

“Delicious cakes and other items ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Stopped be for a preflight bite and a mimosa. Both breakfasts were delicious. Coffee was great. Prosecco is n top. Rosemary was behind the bar, so friendly.“

“I have dined there a few times. Twice with my daughter. Their food is delicious. Great tasting burgers and Beef Nachos. The Staff are very friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing. I learned how to say mushrooms in Spanish. Thank you.“

“This is one of the best airport restaurants I've experienced. The prices are reasonable, especially at an airport, The food and drinks are varied and excellent. Service is very good as well. It's best to enjoy in a leisurely easy if you have plenty of time before your flight boards.“

“Perfect for kids, Plus the food is great!!“

“Great spot for drinks and a drink 🥃 what a great time and place, we well be coming back“

“Outstanding craft cocktails and delicious food! I only wish I had found them on my first night in Rahway rather than my last. I would have been here every night…“

“Too bad I live out of state because this is my FAVORITE restaurant in NJ. Wonderful staff and food. Not as noisy as other places because of the decor/layout. The prices seem a little high but when you can't even finish your food - that's a good deal. The menu is phenomenal. If you can't find something to eat here then you are insane.“

“we've eaten here four or five times now because the food is consistently good, prices reasonable and staff friendly and efficient.“

“Everything was pretty much perfect except for that lobster malfadine. literally what was that? probably the worst thing I’ve ever tasted. Wow. Vanilla & Lobster? Maybe im missing something. Jesus Christ. I can’t even exaggerate how terrible it was. Apps were great and drinks were ok. Mind boggled by that pasta still“

“The staff was friendly and knowledgeable“

“The food was absolutely delicious, and they were able to make vegan dishes for me, also!“

“Nice spot with great vintage atmosphere and good burgers and shakes.“

“Highly recommend! We had our wedding at Galloping Hill Golf Course in the summer of 2025. The day was everything we could have hoped for and everything went so smooth! We worked with Emily throughout the process and she was great to communicate with. Any questions were answered right away. We wanted a venue that had both inside and outdoor options and loved that it had a covered patio for use all night. Ellis was our day of coordinator and both of our bridal attendants made the day run so smooth. Our guests loved cocktail hour and dinner. There was a great amount of food we went with the seafood station, pasta, Brazilian, and Chinese. We also did the breakfast sandwiches to go for the end of the night! The golf course made great photo backgrounds as well. We had the best time and would do it all over again if we could!“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“I love their Sunday brunch! We have been here for the regular Sunday brunch which is always very nice with a good selection, but their Easter Brunch was absolutely the BEST! The food was phenomenal with a great selection - skirt steak-yum, pepper steak-the best, eggplant parmigiana-wonderful, sausage and peppers, etc.
But the best was when the Easter Bunny came in. He went to each table, posed for pics, had eggs (with I guess a toy inside) for all the children, and what truly impressed me, a lady who had a little difficulty walking, the Easter Bunny happily escorted her back down the steps and to her seat after she had posed for a pic with him!
These people made it a wonderfully enjoyable Easter for all their guests.
To all the staff-thank you for all your hard work.“

“is becoming a favorite of mine.“

“I eat their tasty hamburgers all the time. Friendly people. Very clean. Close to where I live. Very convenient location for me.“

“Great atmosphere for a delicious steak dinner & crab cakes! # 1 steak dinner. Good music & great service!!!“

“Love the place. Just had a few beers but great and friendly staff“

“New Providence Bar and Kitchen was the perfect place for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary. We came for lunch and immediately the staff made us feel very welcome. The menu, from the drinks to the entrees, put a fun spin on familiar dishes—just enough to be unique without deviating too much from traditional favorites. The calamari appetizer with chili peppers and capers was the best I’ve ever had— flavors were amazing. The Parmesan-crusted salmon was also tasty and my wife loved her meal too. A wonderful experience!“

“Amazing stuffed meatballs!“

“Tops is my all time favorite restaurants!! From celebrating birthdays, to hang out with a friend it is the best!!!! The drinks are great, the food is amazing! And the service is out of this world! Every single server provides a great experience!!!!“

“Nice Irish theme sports bar“

“I have never been an Applebees person but I went there with my granddaughter and found that the food menu is better than it used to be. I had the shrimp and sausage with penne pasta. SO GOOD…
The drinks are still a bit “weak” but they were good tasting. The service was good too considering that our waiter had a whole section to work by himself.
Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. I will be returning again.“

“I came here with my family and loved it! The food is sooo good and the portions are great! I had to take it home! The owner is also so nice. Definitely coming back again. My mom who doesn’t like outside food at all lovesss the owners food! Definitely coming back!!✨✨✨“

“My adult children andI had a wonderful Father's Day there. The food was tasty and it was fun sharing a pitcher of mimosa. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and allowed us to wile away a rainy afternoon and enjoy each other's company.“

“We love the VAG! Incredible food each time we visit. Hari is an amazing person and you can tell he loves making people happy with the food he serves. Highly recommend this place! They deserve every star!“

“Had a fabulous time at this IHOP location, served very quickly and had the best customer service from a worker by the name of Cliff. He effortlessly made us, the guests, feel welcomed as if we’d entered a humble abode. I commend IHOP for having such a great workforce!“

“This place is amazing!!
First time here tonight while visiting family in westfield
Food was perfect and atmosphere was good..
Katie is absolutely gorgeous and loved the tattoo art work she has, couldn't keep my eyes off her xxxx.“

“excellent food and customer service always“

“After the very first time I went here, I didn't stop going back. Very friendly, GREAT FOOD! Amazing atmosphere! Even if they're not doing Karaoke, if you and your friends or family would like to, they will hook it up for you to enjoy your time! Definitely ? a MUST TRY! Sincerely, “

“Great fun on a Friday of course! But killer ribs on Thursday. Music on Wednesday is always a good time! 😄“

“I love to visit restaurants and this is by far the best one I found in linden .the owner make his food so good and its delicious feels like a home cooked meal i leave happy if your looking for a breakfast restaurant come here no regrets i will visit more often“