50 Best American Restaurants near Big Flats

“Always consistent quality. Their rolls are homemade & The Best.“

“Very good local spot to have a quick lunch and chat. My wife and I ordered sandwiches and 2 bowls of their special ‘chicken and wild rice’ soup. Absolutely delicious! The service was awesome and the servers were super friendly.“

“When I come in, all the staff is very polite and welcoming. I like the atmosphere along with the great food. Kara Tillotson will do whatever possible to make your visit a enjoyable one.“

“I have been a huge fan of Tossed for a while now. Their vegan wrap has been my go-to but it has just been replaced by their harvest cobb salad. It. Is. Amazing. It's the perfect combo of sweet, salty, tangy and crunch. I practically licked my bowl clean! I will have to stop myself from ordering this weekly! An added bonus is they always have friendly staff and great decor. highly recommend!“

“Great food and fantastic music this Wednesday night. I'll be back!“

“Searched for a local Steeler bar and this one was recommended! I’m so happy we spent our evening there! The food was good, the staff was friendly and welcoming, it was warm and comfortable and the Steelers won!!!! I highly recommend this place!“

“R&M is the best in Corning. Don’t let that some say it’s a bar discourage you. Yes it’s a bar but when dining there (3 or 4 times a week) there are more people drinking water and soda than alcoholic beverages. Family oriented The staff is the best. Very friendly and on the spot service. The best Friday night fish fry !After our sons death they gladly served us after the funeral so his family and friends could gather and remember precious memories. Also have made friends with other patrons. No I don’t give it a 10 rating but a 10+++ rating!“

“1157 is the Best! Not only does the Chef, Andy prepare fabulous food, the wait staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can help you make choices that will really suit your tastes. The Lobster Bisque I had for Valentines was Fabulous and Andy’s soups are always hearty and satisfying. This is truly a fine dinning or anytime treat in Elmira.“

“We had the fish fry and the broiled fish and both were amazing!!! For sides we had coleslaw, Mac and cheese and baked beans. They were ALL delicious and very well seasoned!! Absolutely amazing soul food and a must try!! We also loved the online ordering option.“

“Took my senior parents for lunch and they were very accommodating to seat us downstairs. Fantastic wait staff! Very friendly! The mac & cheese dishes were delicious and huge portions. I had the Taco Salad which was as big as my head..but the show stopper was the Coconut Shrimp with Raspberry dipping sauce. Will be back.“

“The Greens with the ham are absolutely amazing every time. The best I have ever had all the food is always amazing but l could live on the greens mouthwatering delicious 🤤🤤 😋“

“Great food, relaxing atmosphere, attentive staff.“

“Steak Dianne was the best steak dish I’ve ever had here. The sauce was very light but so flavorful, and everything was top tier amazing. The next time you want great food and amazing people to talk to, come here. 20/10 this place alone.“

“FIVE star food and FIVE star service! If you like supporting local businesses this your place. The fact they've been open for so long is testament to how well this business is Managed!“

“Awesome venue! The owners and staff made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. The bartender’s were super knowledgeable and drink options amazing. The vibe was both welcoming and fun. And, the DJ had me dancing all night! I look forward to visiting again! WMC North is a 10 out of 10!!!!“

“staff is very friendly and polite. Their food was delicious. More than enough to eat. pricing was reasonable. Great place to take the family out to eat. Country store is amazing.“

“We had great meals here. From Wonton soup to Pepper Steak Vegetables in brown sauce and very good Fried rice. Fish is good on Fridays.Would recommend Hamlets Delight to others. 👍“

“There is something to be said about food cooked with genuine love and care. That is what you will get here. It is no frills on the outside but it feels like a homecoming when your parents or grandparents would cook your favorite meal while you sit in the kitchen and chat... it's exactly that. Changing menu and fantastic food from the heart. Cash only

Vegetarian options: Small menu but still had delicious vegetarian options!!“

“I love the bean burgers and strawberry shakes“

“Nice people great food Fast service“

“We got to Bernie Murray's early for dinner. The bartender asked if we would like to wait so we did. She brought us drinks, then came back 5 min later saying the cook is ready to start cooking if we would like to eat early, so we did. Fish was good, my piece was rather thin and greasy, my partner was happy with his. Might go back for there specialty chicken wings.“

“A great spot for a romantic evening out with your significant other.“

“Amazing Breakfast, nice wait staff!! Highly recommend sausage Gravy!!“

“I am dairy free and it’s nice to be able to go to a local shop that offers options to meet my allergy restriction. The BEST vegan peanut butter ice cream I’ve had! Highly recommend you try it out!“

“I got the chicken spiedie and that's probably the best chicken spiedie I've ever had. And they're always so nice and welcoming in there!❤️ I feel like its not just the person takeing your order that greets you everyone greets you and says hello it definitely a good feeling when everone soo welcoming ❤️“

“Fish Fry and Wings are incredible. Staff is always great.“

“Always an enjoyable place to go with the family for a quiet dinner. There is always a solid special and some great appetizers. The bartenders are awesome and come up with some great cocktails. Ever tried a sour old fashioned? It had egg whites and Soko so I was not sure at first to say the least. 8/10 would try again.“

“Keri is the hands down the best. Very personable and a great bartender. 11 out 10 experience every time.“

“Love Nick's. Great atmosphere, good food and clean! Katherine is the best! She knows how to take care of her customers, very attentive. Fun place to go.“

“Tammy is the most amazing & generous host. Such great communication for our event. Thank you so much!“

“awesome place. awesome service.“

“First time there for breakfast and it was delicious. The sourdough toast was the best!!! Seemed adequately staffed and we were well-attended to. Good coffee, which I find many diners don’t have great coffee. We’ll be back!!“

“What I loved most about this Applebee's is how attentive the manager on duty was. Not sure his name, but he made rounds to the tables himself checking on guests. I witnessed him making it right with a patron when a hiccup occured. Great job management!!!! Food was good and server-Jessica was attentive and awesome as well.“

“Excellent food, Great Atmosphere! Very friendly staff!“

“Wonderful dinner. Rack of lamb was delicious. Great wedge salad. Warm bread with olive oil and granny apple dessert with ice cream and coffee. Mattie was a delightful and knowledgeable server! Five stars!“

“Food and hospitality were great! Can't beat the prices! We will be back tomorrow!“

“just had an absolutely fantastic dinner at Rye in Elmira, and I’m still blown away. From the first bite to the last, every detail was spot on — beautifully presented, expertly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. Honestly, I felt like I was dining at a high-end restaurant in Manhattan, not upstate New York.

The atmosphere was warm and upscale without being pretentious, the service was thoughtful and polished, and the entire experience exceeded all expectations. Rye is elevating the food scene in Elmira in a big way — this place could go toe-to-toe with any top-tier NYC spot. Do yourself a favor and book a table. It’s an experience you won’t forget.“

“This could very well be THE BEST hotel I ever stayed at. They were thoughtful enough to decorate the entire fourier with stuffed animals with bandaids for our wildlife Rehabilitation conference since we take care of injured wildlife! The ENTIRE staff, from check in, to the kitchen and dining staff, to the house keeping were all so very sweet, fun, engaging, polite and helpful. Completely mind blown to see this level of an ENTIRE staff that accommodating. Especially this day and time. So refreshing to know this is even possible to achieve.“

“AWSOME PLACE TO EAT GREAT STAFF GREAT PEOPLE STOP IN AND GET A BEER AND SOME FOOD! PRICES ARE GREAT“

“I’ve been going to Zack’s for quite some time now, the food is amazing and the staff is so friendly. It’s the perfect place to unwind and relax. Ya’ll definitely gotta check this place out!“

“These folks are some of the best. We love going to visit. Thomas James Entertainment LLC“

“Roundin’ Third is one of our favorite places to go in the entire Twin Tiers! The Marks Family are second to none, and will take care of you with a smile every time! We appreciate our R3 Family! ❤️🤠“

“The best barbecue ever! Went to a workshop and stopped in for lunch. Great atmosphere with great food!“

“Nice environment friendly staff“

“the best chicken wings since they were $5 a dozen as a kid HANDS DOWN THE BEST WINGS AND HOMEMADE BLEU CHEESE COMBINATION.. MILD EXTRA CRISPY EXTRA SIDE OF BLEU CHEESE ALSO *******************************************“

“It was a Monday night we went for dinner while visiting family in Horseheads. One person ordered the Brisket Quesadillas, tasted good, but when she was peeling open each piece of the quesadillas, most didn't have brisket, over kill of BBQ sauce and cheese. She had minus the jalapenos.
Another person had the Quesadilla Explosion Salad not much chicken in the salad. Seems like this could have been a one time issue since family that lives in Horseheads said it wasn't usually this skimpy with the protein. Wasn't busy in the bar area where we sat, only two other tables with patrons. Our server was pleasant and it was clean in the dining area.“

“Excellent food - great staff - great owners- I have tried many different things that’s on the menu and haven’t found anything that I didn’t like yet. 100 stars“

“There was quite a line when we walked in and the manager, Amanda, always had a smile on her face the entire time. She greeted each customer with a cheerful welcome and treated each person with kindness and respect. She also walked around and asked everyone if everything was good. Amanda is a fantastic manager at the Horseheads, NY Dairy Queen!

Kid-friendliness: They have their kids menu at eye level with pictures for the kids so they can easily see what choices they have.“

“Great spot to grab some delicious wings and tots. They also have burgers, fries, and more. I love the different sauce and heat options, my favorite is the Asian Zing flavor! I also tried the garlic parm, which I found mild but tasty. I like their tots too, I order ranch and dip wings and tots as I please. The staff in here were super nice, they were so apologetic because they were out of root beer. It was no problem at all but they were extra nice about it. I’ll definitely come here again, this is obviously a great spot to watch a game, they also have a little b-dubs trivia on the screen. It’s a mixed crowd of young kids, and families. A spot for all.“