50 Best American Restaurants near Somerville

“Trifecta great food great service great atmosphere“

“Amazing food. Had hummus shareable platter. Fresh ingredients and tasted amazing!!“

“We came at 6 p.m. ,put our name in and were told we had a 20 min. wait. After 20 min. I went to check and was told then that there were reservations ahead of us that had to be seated. If we had been told this we wouldn't have waited. We found this very rude and unprofessional and we will not be choosing sara janes again.“

“Excellent food great service never disappoints highly recommend“

“They have great bloody Mary’s. Bloody Flight was a great choice to try all types they offer. Food was excellent and came out fast. Definitely recommend and will go back“

“My wife and I had Sunday brunch. I had the bulgogi skirt steak with kimchi. The steak was perfectly cooked to medium/medium rare and delicious! The kimichi was good, and the spicy cucumbers were excellent. My fried egg was cooked exactly to order. My wife had the portobello sandwich which she really enjoyed. We got the Bloody flight and all four were really tasty and very interesting. It was a busy afternoon, but our service was still fantastic, and our food was out promptly. I highly recommend Project PUB!“

“Just spent St. Patrick's Day here. Live music, step dancers, amazing bag pipes, incredible food and a great price. They really shamrocked it this year. Our waiter was outstanding too!“

“Affordable & Yummy: I’ve been here twice for lunch and once for breakfast. Very happy with all three meals. My special tip: try one of their Costa Rican dishes. Amy and I had seafood soup lunch; my favorite so far here. Really excellent. My wife liked it as well, large portion we had to bring some of it home. The seafood tasted fresh and the spicing was memorable. Excellent broth. ($17) I also had a breakfast. Sort of an American scrambled eggs, kind of breakfast and it was good ($7:50). Potatoes were outstanding. Yummy freash coffee. My second lunch was the Costa Rican style tacos, which were very good. First time I’ve had that. I had took a photo which I’ll put on the review. Came with french fries which were nicely done. ($12:50) Service all three times so it was excellent. Restrooms clean. The inside has a old-time diner look to it. Cleary was probably diner for a long time. They still maintain a more American traditional diner menu in addition to the Costa Rican themed dishes. It was a nice surprise for Amy and Foundmourselves in Somerville, I as we were looking for something downtown. I sat outside for the second lunch and it was great. You’ll see you in the picture. Owners are present. I like the old time diner look. Definitely a bias of mine being a diner guy so I gave him five stars for that🙂 (FYI: You won’t see too many bad reviews from me. I tend to only post reviews of places I like. Also, I only do reviews generally after visiting an establishment three times. I occasionally make exceptions. My first job was in the restaurant kitchen business, and everybody has a bad day.)“

“Best cheesesteaks in Somerset/Middlesex area. Consult with Nick or Maria as to their great selection of cheese, including provolone, Cooper, pepperjack and mozzarella.“

“So glad we have a place like Uncle Tanks in town! My favorite local go to.“

“Great service and the food and drinks were delicious 💕“

“Lovely dinner plates at this rustic and comfortable restaurant anchoring an old-school NJ intersection. Fresh oysters. Vegetarian option. Great chilled white wine. Cocktails present. Kind and attentive service. Outdoor bar looked super fun.

Check out the plant growth coming in on the patio for poison ivy!“

“Excellent food and cocktails.“

“We recently had my daughter’s soccer team lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. I spoke with the manager on duty the evening prior and it couldn’t have gone smoother. We had the whole top floor to ourselves. Service was amazing as was the food. We sometimes have issues splitting checks because the girls want to sit together away from their parents but they handled it with ease. I’m still dreaming of the delicious ice cream that was the cherry on top of a great experience.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

Westbrook Bar in Bound Brook is hands down one of the best spots in the area! The atmosphere is laid-back but lively, making it perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick drink after work or spending the evening out with friends. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive — they make you feel like a regular, even on your first visit.

Drinks are strong, well-priced, and there’s always a good selection of beers and cocktails. The music and vibe are on point, Westbrook always delivers a great experience. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“Great bartenders and staff. My wife and I always enjoy our visits here. I gave the atmosphere 4 stars only because there is not much in the area to compare it to, but the experience itself is outstanding every time.

Most everything is made in house, and the bartenders are far from average. Connor is fantastic and always helps make the experience memorable. It is not inexpensive, so be prepared, but it is absolutely worth it. One of the best cocktail experiences around.“

“Chargrilled not fried ! Everything here is fresh & made to order. Our family has.been going here since they opened in the 1980’s. Everything is excellent!“

“I have been going here for many years. They never disappoint. I am so pleased that they offer breadless option and gluten free breads and wraps for most, if not all, of their sandwiches. Great portions. So many choices. Love this place.“

“Great food, great atmosphere. Family owned and they make you feel like family. I was in town and stopped by because it was my dad’s favorite place to eat and do car shows before he passed. Tania and Paul came and talked with me I felt like we were all family. They knew so much about him. Made my day knowing how loved he was. Thank you.“

“I highly recommend this place the parking at church street was convenient a 2 minute walk around the corner , the foods and drinks were top notch delicious and refreshing, if your ever looking to go out on a date night this is the place“

“Coming here for years. Some food items have gone down in quality, namely the pork chop and mac and cheese. Pork chop used to be really cooked to perfection and moist, however lately it has been dried out and overcooked. Mac and cheese lost the amount of cheese it usually has on it, and noodles were undercooked the previous two times. Must have changed the cooks in kitchen, who knows.“

“Love the appetizers and the great bourbon selections“

“As a local DJ entertainer, the Landing has become a venue in which we perform quite regularly. The staff is always welcoming, professional, and accommodating and truly understands the catering business and what it takes to throw an exceptional celebration. It's always a pleasure to work alongside and partner with them for our shared client events. The food is excellent and prices are reasonable.“

“Great food and great drinks, very nostalgic!! Our new favorite place. Josh the bartender was great and Christine the waitress went way out of her way to accommodate us!!!!! Look forward to the next visit“

“We greatly enjoyed New Year’s Eve! The hospitality was flowing, staff exceptional, food delicious, the band rocked, really, really nice folks. Looking forward to returning. Thank you“

“This is the best place, OMG just left and had the best meal there. Will definitely go back again!! Food is fresh and healthy!!! Give it a try you won’t be disappointed..“

“Excellent food and service. Our staff holiday luncheon has been held there for years. The staff gets a choice - and their choice every years is to continue to go there!“

“Got the spicy chicken sandwich and fries and both were really good. The sandwich was crispy and flavorful, and the fries were fresh.. Everything came out fast and the staff were very polite and welcoming. I'll definitely order from here again.“

“My boyfriend has taken me here a few times now & each time it gets better. Our waitress over the past weekend was Caroline, she was nothing short of amazing. We went for an early birthday celebration and she made me feel so special ! The food was phenomenal we both had steaks, I also ordered the coconut parfait for dessert it was out of this world. Caroline was super friendly, extremely attentive to our table & even gave us a complimentary glass of champagne for my birthday. I look forward to going back soon, the place is also absolutely stunning. Great for date night & special occasions.“

“those Rhode Island Wild Goose oysters were superb!“

“Stopped in by accident and discovered a goldmine. Driving home to Connecticut, I exited 287 to take a break from rush hour. Nothing like a Buffalo pizza to calm the nerves. I was greeted by a friendly host. I requested a seat at a high top in the bar area , so I could people watch and glance at the game on one of the many tvs. I had a great server , his name was Todd. He explained the menu and walked me through the various pizza selections. He not only knew the menu , he was excited discussing the food. I ordered a Buffalo Pie, it was unbelievable. I wish I saved room for dessert , because the choices seemed so delicious. Next time I’m going through town I will definitely come back“

“We went to Ruby Tuesdays for a quick Friday dinner and was impressed. While the food and atmosphere was great, our server Christopher Roman was top tier! He was very responsive to our request and did everything with a smile. He had a playful yet professional demeanor that made dinner very enjoyable. He was well informed about menu items and... well overall great. Thanks Chris!“

“We’ve dj’ed here countless times and also played plenty of golf there. I love the staff and venue. Chris and his crew really know how to run a great event nice and smooth. I Highly recommend it and the food is also great! Can’t go wrong with choosing Roycebrook.“

“We just spent an amazing weekend at Pendry Natirar. Having been to many 5-star resorts in the New York area, I can confidently say that Natirar still managed to completely surprise and delight me!

The absolute highlight of our stay was the phenomenal hospitality. The guest services and housekeeping team went above and beyond to set up a wonderful birthday surprise for my boyfriend, and every single staff member we encountered was incredibly warm.

Our days were beautifully full because the resort offers an abundance of activities. We absolutely loved visiting the farm, seeing the animals, biking, hiking, playing tennis, and enjoying the spa amenities and the gorgeous outdoor pool. The attention to detail was everywhere, right down to the comforting evening turndown service.

I want to give a special shout-out to Ana at the front desk, as well as Michele and Michael from the bell and guest service team. They were exceptionally friendly and amazingly remembered my name throughout our entire two-day stay!

Just as a quick, constructive note from an NYC perspective regarding the dining: we felt the food fell a bit short compared to the stellar service. Ladd's Tavern had a rather limited brunch selection, and while Ninety Acres was slightly better, it was quite loud, crowded, and the service was a bit slow on Saturday night.

That being said, the overall experience still easily earns a perfect 10/10 for us. The exceptional staff truly made our weekend unforgettable, and we will absolutely be back! 😊“

“They make good burgers and fries. If you like fish, they have some varieties here too.“

“We were there today with 3 adults and 7 kids ages 3-9. The staff is always wonderful but they were especially patient and sweet today. We love coming here on the train for lunch!!“

“What an amazing restaurant hidden away in the delta hotel in basking ridge. Some of the ABSOLUTE best service I’ve ever had, and the food was insanely good. I was here locally for work and I didn’t bother going to any other restaurant, it was that good. Highly recommended give it a shot and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Went for my birthday and it was great. Food was great so was the service, even tho they were busy we still got our food and drinks promptly. Will be making this our regular spot to go for sure. Also the Bison burger and chicken and waffles with the chipotle maple syrup was amazing. Give em a try.“

“I like it .. best place ever I like bakra over here😂😂😂😂😂😂😂“

“I came here with my husband. Drinks were great. He ordered a Caesar salad and I ordered their Hot Nashville Chicken sandwich. My husband laughed because I had no idea that Nashville hot meant HOLY HOT lol. But I was not disappointed. This was the juicy, best chicken sandwich I'd had anywhere that I can recall in my 32 years.. And I worked in food service for 13 years. The service was also phenomenal. There was a rowdy bunch of younger ones at the bar that eventually got asked to leave. But she kindly let us know that we were welcome to move our table if we so desired. We are definitely coming back again.“

“Redstone has always been my children's favorite place since they were young. Now they love to go when they are home from college because of the nostalgia always makes them feel great and it puts them into the spirit of the Season. Thank you for another wonderful night.“

“With the bar as large as your is, the bartender, Anthony Kovach keeps constant vision on drink levels and show a very high level of customer service.. When in a bar and the bartender is good, I ask them for their name and yell them I appreciate the service.“

“Fantastic food, fantastic service“

“This place is neat! It's also comfy, they have a small patio outside and their food is really good! We went for an event and I kept seeing people picking up pizzas. If I were local, I'd go there for pizza as well. Their bartender was very polite and didn't give me an attitude when I ordered a drink. It's hard for me to remember names, so his patience with my description was very much appreciated. Definitely recommend!“

“Shroom burger & tots were awesome. The onion soup is killer. Mikaela took great care of us behind the bar. Will definitely come back.“

“la atención y la comida es exelente“

“Another GREAT meal at Thirsty’s!! Our dinners were absolutely delicious . Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Barbara for the wonderful service!! Jill“

“Haven’t been in a while but glad we came back. Huge portions and everything was delicious! Staff was very friendly and it’s a very welcoming atmosphere. And if you like onion rings, this is the place to get them! We will definitely return when we’re in the area!“

“we did catering for new years and it was more than we could finish! excellent price and delicious! very friendly owner thank you for catering us on new Year's Eve!“

“Great old fashioned diner with solid menu and very accomadating staff.“