41 Best American Restaurants near Boston

“Our fish fry was spot on. Perfect light batter and ample plate of fresh cut fries. We couldn't finish it all. Will be back. Kudos to wait and cook staff.“

“food was great, awesome atmosphere. but what stold the show was our server Jillian. it was my pleasure to have her as a server. you go girl!“

“We had our wedding food catered by them and everything was absolutely delicious! All of our guests raved about the flavors which were 100% on point and everythingwas cooked to perfection. Mike and Tracy were great to work with especially on such short notice. I'll definitely be using them in the future and highly recommend them!“

“Charlie The Butcher continues to be the premier Beef on Weck of Western New York! Thank you for all you do for the community as well! Merry Christmas!“

“Old Orchard Inn is a bit hard to find even for GPS. Be prepared to not find it on the first try if you have never been here before. The entrance road is hidden, barely paved and rough. Parking is free though. Be prepared to drive slowly when you do enter the driveway. There is a steep upward climb when you walk to the front door. If you are elderly, infirmed or handicapped, a boy with a golf cart will come get you and transport you to and from if you encounter difficulty or simply require mobility assistance. I only know this because I saw it with my own eyes. The wait was a bit long (about 30 minutes). Judy was the waitress; I see reviews with her name from 2012. She must be a lifer. Nothing wrong with that, just an observation. She is in command and can handle any customer no matter what happens. She is a good photographer if you need that service as well. Later she brought more menus and took our orders. Although she is not bashful about giving orders as well. I had the grilled lamb salad. A "hard to get" at most places for sure. It was a grilled half rack of New Zealand lamb. Crisp spring greens, goat cheese, roasted red pepper, red onion and lemon chive dressing. Highly recommend this! The sides are served family style to everyone at your table. We had summer squash and carrots, and herb roasted red potatoes. Judy will not do substitutes! The blood orange creme Brule is splendid for dessert. The restroom was a bit silly. The towel dispenser was hung from the ceiling, also just enough room to turn around in there. So, no need to be concerned about sharing it with anyone, you will have plenty of privacy. There is outdoor seating and a duck pond when the weather is nice. There is also a fireplace if the weather is cool. Certainly, memorable and will never be forgotten. In the event you are looking for something very unique with a flair for charm, the Old Orchard Inn may be just your ticket for elegance, relaxation and fun. Caveat Emptor.“

“Great food; reasonable prices; friendly staff“

“From beginning to end, everything was top notch. The waiter was very attentive, and the owner was very pleasant. The food was delicious. From the deviled eggs, calamari, chicken Milanese, and the scallops on tomato based risotto, everything was delicious! And to top it all off was two different kinds of cakes. Both were big and wonderful. We will definitely be going back!“

“Have not been to the restaurant side since Anthony took over ownership. It has a completely different vibe! The food may seem like what you have seen on a menu before, but their take on it is absolutely fabulous! I have never had a clam chowder like the one served here. It is amazing! I would return for the clam chowder alone. The sweet potato fries may look typical, but their taste-like nothing I have ever had before. Not sure what their secret seasoning is. The wings rock. We left with doggy bags because we didn’t want to waste any of the delicious food! The chicken piccata, chicken Parmesan- might want to consider sharing! If you have been here before 2023 and been disappointed, you need to revisit! Trust me! And bring even the most finicky of your teens! They will be happy as well!“

“Ordered pancakes only. They weren't on the menu alone without sides but she said they had them. Pancakes were $13.95 with a side so I never expected the pancakes alone would be $12.95. They were good but thought it was kind high with no meat or eggs or anything else. I wouldn't have ordered them if I knew it would be so much for just pancakes. Menu was nice, varried. Service was good .“

“Charlie The Butcher continues to be the premier Beef on Weck of Western New York! Thank you for all you do for the community as well! Merry Christmas!“

“Delicious food, great service and pleasant atmosphere! Perfection!“

“portions are huge 😳 great service.will definitely go again“

“My husband was given a gift certificate to Taste so we tried it out for the first time and had been routinely coming since! We love the atmosphere. Rustic building, hip coffee shop vibe. They offer tea and coffee options including seasonal features. Soup and Mac n cheese sides, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, comfort food like pot roast, and desserts displayed so you can make a choice. They have a cooler with drinks like pop, water, juices, and such, and beer selections including NA. We tend to park in the lot behind the building, walk up the stairs through the little pedestrian alley, and enter through the side door. Staff are always pleasant, food has been consistent, and the coffee is delicious. Restroom was clean when I've used it, but the tables have always needed to be wiped down the several times we've visited. There is the expectation guests will clear their trash, but perhaps adding the ability for patrons to wipe their table would be helpful. We wouldn't mind wiping it down before we leave or grabbing something from the station area to clean a dirty table before we sit as compared to not having a place to sit.“

“Like a light at the end of a dark tunnel, Rodney’s came to the rescue! We initially went for lunch at a very new, trendy new spot on Lakeshore Road. After a 20 minute wait, we were seated. The place was so loud! No band. No loud music. Just loud everything else. People talking, dishes clanking and who knows what else, it was so loud. There’s no way you could carry on a conversation without shouting. So we left right away. Next we tried a popular seafood restaurant nearby and were treated like second-class citizens just by inquiring how long the wait was. Out of there. Rodney’s was almost across the street so we went there. Best idea ever! Our hostess was friendly. Our server was a hoot. Funny, helpful and got everything exactly right. The food was excellent too. A cozy, clean spot right by the lake. I recommend Rodney’s highly.“

“We made reservations and were seated immediately. Our Server was Lauren and very friendly. Our food was delicious and came pretty quickly. Everything was perfect and prices are decent. Definitely recommend dining here, we will be back!!“

“Nice atmosphere, great food and service!“

“Waited an hour to get our table on a busy Saturday around 5 PM. Hostesses and servers were polite and helpful. Over all food was some of the best we’ve had since moving to the area. Beef on weck was hand carved and portion for the small sandwich was larger than expect for my wife. The table shared medium wings and butter garlic bbq wings along with cheese sticks and chicken fingers and waffle fries. Overall, everything was done just right!“

“Always a friendly environment!!“

“We stopped in while visiting East Aurora and was made to feel at home. The bartender was great and friendly, the covered deck was relaxing and the food was awesome. Definitely recommend.“

“Food was amazing!! Our server - Misty- was the absolute best!!! Looking forward to our next visit !!“

“Charming, perfect place for a cold winter night. The decor is lovely & the food was delicious. Service was excellent.“

“This place is a hidden gem! Wife and I ate there today. Probably one of the best prime ribs I’ve had. Service was amazing as well! We will definitely be going back.“

“Had the bang bang burger, awesome is an understatement! Really looking forward to going back & trying the Ruben rolls & a burger.
At first thought menu was a little limited but after my burger, looking forward to trying the others.“

“Had a great lunch @ Wallenwein’s…they have an extensive menu with lots of great items from which to choose. They were open when a number of other places were closed…a plus! Very reasonably priced, great service and decorated with cool historical memorabilia . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“This is the best breakfast we have had in forever. Worth the ride. Excellent food, great and friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“This is a great place right at the crossroads in the village of Orchard Park. Very nice interior lots of rooms with well spaced tables and elegantly done. Food was excellent at a moderate price and I had a dish that I have never had any anywhere before that was just spectacular. Very romantic place as well for those that would like that.“

“Had lunch there today. Food was great and service was excellent!“

“My boyfriend & I came here for dinner while on an overnight in East Aurora. Outstanding food and service! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive and even changed the channel for us on the TV closest to us. The Kobe beef burger was phenomenal! Highly recommend. The service was more welcoming than other restaurants we went to in the area.“

“Went here for Valentines day with my wonderful father. The Alfredo and the Seafood Bisque were phenomenal!!! Have been here multiple times before- My daughter absolutely loves the fried mini tacos. Also the February drink specials were so cute and the Lovers Lane mule was delicious. Hayley is amazing as always and Sammi, who was training while serving, was very attentive and brought everything out at the perfect time and temperature. My water cup was never empty and the place was cleanly as well!“

“Couldn’t wait to come try Dinosaur BBQ and it was AMAZING! I love BBQ and this was by far the best. The Hamburg location is nice the staff from the moment you walk in the door. It was a 30 min wait but went very quick our food came out very quick. Drinks were great! We will definitely be going back!“

“Wow this place was extremely respectful and ready to serve anyone. We ordered and received our food in 20 min or less. Very tasty too.?

Vegetarian options: Excellent choice for just veggies. Yummy too.

Kid-friendliness: They have hight chairs for children. Excellent food for kids to.

Parking: Plenty of space to park.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy.“

“Kick butt small town Tavern Taco Wednesday's absolutely amazing or maybe it's taco Tuesdays I'm not sure but they're spectacular! Bartenders we're friendly good place to sit down and have a cocktail and a quick bite“

“From the moment we walked in we knew this was going to be the place to be. From the beautiful bar and the super friendly and funny host, to our server Nicole B. and the perfect menu options- everything was amazing. Definitely recommend the Bone In Ribeye with ALL the extras! So worth the price! Cooks and kitchen staff absolutely know what they are good at and we loved it!“

“Wonderful, laid back place. After a day of walking around the village; my man and I stopped in for bowling, drinks, and some video games. Very enjoyable. Good drafts. The bar staff was very hospitable and friendly. Shoutout to Dominic and Kirstin, you all are awesome!“

“it was all you can eat crab leg night, I am not a fish eater, but who had it was happy with meal. I had beef on weck,fries, beef was a little fatty for me. fries were just warm . waitress was rushed,understandably. would like to go back again, just not on that night.“

“Super good, and cool atmosphere.“

“I wasn’t sure what to expect- I found the place on google while I was searching for a fun place to take my wife on Valentine’s Day that we’ve never been to. Looked cute in the pictures, so figured would give it a shot…and I am so so so happy we did! It has an incredible rustic feel (being an actual old Mill that’s almost 200 years old) and a warm a cozy vibe. The hostess was very kind, and sat us immediately, even though we were a tad early for our reservation. My wife was super excited because there was a working wood-burning stove right next to our table and it was so calming and toasty! The waitress was a delight, and incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Since it was V-Day they had a special menu for the night, and I promise every option looked incredible- it was really hard to choose! Needless to say, the Steak I ordered was truly one of the best I’ve ever had. It was cooked to perfection. The drink menu has some delicious options as well, and fit the vibe perfectly! For desert I got this insane Apple Fritter + ice cream bowl that really blew me away. If I wasn’t so full, I would’ve ordered a second it was so good! Such an awesome place. I’m very excited to go back again. It is easily the best Google search I’ve ever made for a restaurant!“

“This was probably the best experience I've had at a restaurant before. I had some rare time to have a calm relaxing meal and this did it. A lot of it had to do with the very sweet kind server Stephanie. She really has a aura of happy genuine positivity about her. She really brings something wonderful to her job/workplace. The food was also incredible and so good to the last bite. Highly recommend for a nice meal alone or with family.“

“Stopped in this evening after a day on the slopes with my son the service and atmosphere was amazing. Food was delicious and just what we wanted after being out in the cold. We would recommend this place for a family dinner or casual outing“

“The food and service was good. Be aware! The prices on the menu are different from what they charge you. My meal in the menu was $18.99. I was charged $23.99 for shrimp scampi and much smaller portion from past order. Fish fry was listed as $15.99 was charged 21.99. They need to let you know the prices are higher than what is listed in their menu. ?‍♀️“

“very pricey and small portions..coworker got steak in the grass sandwich and sweet potato fries and with tax and takeout fee it was 24 dollars..souvlaki wrap and fries was 17 dollars..a super basic cold tuna sandwich with fries was 16 dollars..this place used to be great but has went downhill the past few years..they've lost my business“