50 Best American Restaurants near Stafford

“Love this place, but was very disappointed in the happy hour oysters on 7/9/25….. very small….. other than that, everything else was great“

“I recently visited this location for lunch, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful. What really stood out, though, was the service. My server, Tara, was incredibly personable and attentive. She made sure everything was just right and added such a friendly, welcoming vibe to the meal. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommend!“

“We love all that Mainland has to offer! So much family fun, delicious food, and great atmosphere.“

“Their Bloody Muddy Mary the best!! Oysters always my appy! You can't go wrong with any choice from. menu!“

“I tried to put another review on Google but since I just entered my first review on April 6th it would not let me submit another one. I was there again this past weekend with my daughter and we ordered the filet mignon and it was amazing!!!! Luke was our waiter on Saturday and he was excellent!!! Potstickers were great as well!!! When my daughter, grandson, girlfriend and others come down Element is certainly our go to place!!! Thank you everyone from the friendly greeting when you arrive to the amazing waiters and waitresses to the chefs and beyond! This restaurant runs like a “Swiss Watch” well done!!!“

“We went out to breakfast early this morning. It was right around 7:15 am.whike walking into the restaurant, I immediately started laughing at the music that was playing. It was Rick James' . ..Give it me baby...When we were seated,I had to ask our server about it. She said it was I heart radio playing. The restaurant had a few customers because of the early hour. Honestly, I don't think anyone else even noticed. The food really was very good...all of it! The atmosphere was a little odd for that early in the morning though.“

“We absolutely loved our first breakfast experience. By far best omelette I have ever had. Awesome home fries cooked to perfection! Fast and super friendly service 5 stars for sure. We will be back :)“

“We always have a great experience at Wally’s. The staff is wonderful and the food is fresh and tasty.“

“Had the #6, blue cheese burger and fries for Fathers day dinner delivered. Wow!!! Double meat patties cooked perfectly, heap if crispy fried onions, 2 thick fresh tomato slices, fresh chopped lettuce and a heap if blue cheese. The fries are addicting, I had to stop myself from eating them so I could take a bite of my burger, lol. Other places would charge $15.00 or more for a burger this big but it was only $10.00 and bogo, which my wife unfortunately did not take advantage of, I most likely would have have had it for breakfast the next day. Burger n fries 10/10, delivery 7/10, it was starting to get cold, the restaurant is 10 minutes from my house.“

“Great , fun place! Good food too!“

“Had an awesome brunch this morning. Food was delicious...Danielle was amazing.“

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“Great expereince!! party of 9 for a 12 year old birthday lunch with friends!! staff was awesome. very attentive and accommodating!! 9 very happy customers“

“First time here this past Tuesday. The food was phenomenal. I took a friend from Brooklyn and she was very impressed also! We got the local oysters, New England clam chowder, Flounder picatta and the roasted chicken dish. All excellent!!“

“Great dinner with my husband. Lovely server!!“

“We went there the other night and I have to say I was impressed with the place.There are plenty of tvs if you like to watch sports and a big open area with tables if you just want to dine.The bartender was friendly and so wwere the customers that were sitting at the bar.The food was really good and we can't wait to go back .I'm going to try the Italian hot dog and my girlfriend wants to try the pizza.You owe it to yourself to try this place out.“

“I was hesitant to go to dinner by myself, but l always wanted to see my favorite performer from Albert Music Hall, singer extraordinare Tony Pileggi, at a dinner venue. Great and very reasonably priced food and beer, good service and Applebee's is now new favorite, preferably to also see Tony.“

“We have a great time when Chef prepares food as we the participants get to ask questions about products, recipes, etc! He makes the presentation fun and we always learn something new! Cinco de Mayo dishes were spectacular! Love this place!“

“I have to give it to this place, it does not look like much sitting inside Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven LBI, however with the expanded seating area and some pretty cool menu items like ribbon chips drizzled with bacon and sour cream and cheese and pulled pork sliders, it really hits the spot! I was pleasantly surprised how good it was and how clean the seating area is as well. Staff is really friendly as well. Make it a point to grab something to eat here while visiting!“

“This was a popular place, lots of people waiting but we were seated in a timely manner considering. The restaurant has a lot more tables than it appears from the outside. Everything was delicious, from the Caesar Salad to the entrees of Duck and Steak to Chocolate and Orange Cake. I don't live in a area but highly recommend this place, it would be worth the trip.“

“I celebrated my birthday with my sisters at The Gables last night. It is clear that this restaurant knows that a dining experience is more than just about the great food. The ambiance and charm of the restaurant with its meticulous attention to detail translates to understated elegance. Their staff—my experience felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant and they had nothing else to do but take care of us! Our server, Cathy, was so warm and unshakable on a rather busy evening. The room managers strolled throughout the room making sure that every person was seen and noticed. It’s the nicest place I’ve ever dined. Thank you for a truly lovely evening!“

“Pompano Beach HYB was our go to every morning on vacation. Smiling staff knew our name and our order every day. Yummy coffee, too! Highly recommend.“

“We took friends to Dockside last night for their first visit- they loved it! They were very surprised with the entree selection- not what you would expect from a restaurant called "diner"! The food was delicious as always. The service was great even though we were there late, they never made us feel rushed. I highly recommend trying Dockside Diner!!!“

“You have to try the ranch fries they come with potato wedges but no get them with regular fries. To much potato with the wedges and takes the other flavors away with just potato. Food is amazing especially the scallops wrapped in bacon, and the seafood bisque. Been coming here for years and will continue with many more years.“

“Fair sized restaurant/bar. Three sided bar with really nice bar seats. A parallel dining room. Local oysters were really good. Has a big draft beer list. Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday’s offers $10 mimosa or bloody Mary’s for the first one then they’re $2 after the first one. Brunch is from 11am to 230pm.“

“Doyle's Pour House has great food and service in an ideal (and family friendly) "neighborhood pub" setting. My food choice is the the Soccer Sauce wings "thrown back on the grill" with a side of extra sauce and a cold beer....yum!" And their Tuesday Musical Bingo and Wednesday Trivia on Tap are the best the shore has to offer!“

“We are at the Applebee's in Lacey , NJ, frequently. We often have Kaleysha as our waitress and she is wonderful. Always sweet, checks on us often to make sure we are good and is quick with bringing stuff out to us. The food and atmosphere is always great and we have noticed the prices have stayed pretty much the same.“

“Had a great stay for our first time here. Professional and extremely nice staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas! Kids loved the pool.“

“Good service, clean, delicious breakfast“

“What a gem on LBI! Great establishment! Awesome food! The staff are a bunch of hard working fun folks! Stop in for a latte, lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“We have been going to Black Eyed Susan's since their prior location across the street when it was BYOB and I can't believe it's actually gotten better in terms of menu and the cocktail menu is amazing too. With the addition of Marigold this summer they've reached the next level. We hope to rent it out next year for a private event. Could not recommend it enough if you're on Long Beach Island (or even if you have to drive the bridge)“

“fun place good music and food“

“Food and service very good“

“Our go to place when we go to the island.“

“The best seafood on the island!“

“My husband and I had a wonderful meal for our 10 year wedding anniversary! Nina, our server, was fabulous, friendly and explained each dish well. The food was seasoned perfectly, large portions and the pace of the meal felt leisurely and not rushed. Thank you for a wonderful evening!“

“Great thanksgiving day meal today … food was fabulous… Kate our server was very attentive… thank you Lefty’s!!!“

“I go to the Forked River Diner often. The food is incredible. Every menu item I have ordered is excellent! The staff is very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend it!“

“Fast friendly service as well as Drinks being tasty. The food portion size was plenty for a nice amount of leftovers for lunch. So very delicious.“

“Had a great dinner, pistachio crusted halibut was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had out at a restaurant , Ryan was an excellent server. Drinks alittle on the pricey side, but a great date night!!“

“Great food with a great view!“

“customer service was excellent and food was very good“

“Food and staff are always impeccable! It’s been our go-to place for years! Highly recommended!“

“Had a wonderful retirement party there on 06/07. Everything was perfect. From the table settings to the personalized menu. The servers were excellent and the food was outstanding and got rave reviews from our guests and family. Calloways has always been a favorite of mine and now has many more. Thank you to the owner and all your amazing staff. And I think you have a few more converts to your Paul Bunyan Bloody Mary’s. They were yummy.“

“Best wings I've ever had. Make sure to get them 'back on the grill'! Only real complaint is that this place is too small to accommodate all the people that want to frequent it.. but how can I hold Doyle's popularity against it?“

“I've only been to this spot twice but I can tell you I LOVE IT! The menu is huge with plenty of options for everyone. Breakfast was great and the wings were fantastic. They had plenty of options for homemade wing sauces that were great, which you can also buy in a bottle on the way out. Overall great food and environment!“

“Had the best experience tonight at dinner!! The food was great and being on the water never better. Our server Izzy made our night so positive and fun!! She was sweet and attentive and having a great server really makes the night special!!“

“I wish I lived closer. 1st time here, it was best cheeseburger club and best french fries I have ever had. Fantastic waitress, and service too.“

“Consistently wonderful, a quintessential LBI restaurant. A favorite meal is the prime rib, always done to perfection.“