25 Best American Restaurants near Boston

“Went for lunch had some stuffed pepper soup wow has to be some of the best stuffed pepper soup I ever had it's actually creamy (not the broth) great taste and plenty of ingredients and it's share of heat from the peppers ? absolutely the best stuffed pepper soup I had by far and I try stuffed pepper soup every chance it's on any menu. Also had the stuffed mushrooms and beef on weck all were some of of the best I ever ate. Definitely going back for more food ?“

“When I'm in Buffalo or Rochester and go looking for wings, this is the kind of place that hits the mark! I took some coworkers here for dinner and everyone enjoyed! We were there for wings, but also shared the pizza rolls, cheese curds, and beef on weck. Order extra and save for tomorrow's lunch! And anyone who's not from the area...ranch is for salads and blue cheese is for wing dipping...:>)“

“This is where the locals eat. How do I know as a outsider, first time, diner? As customers entered first name greeting flew left and right. Well lit, cozy dining, friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced tasty meals. Yes towards a recommendation.“

“I really enjoyed the food, and the ambiance of the restaurant. You can sit where ever you choose, you can refill your own water, they have an island area with filtered water, & water glasses. So many beverages to choose from. The server was great, he had the biggest smile ever I loved it! So kind! You order your food when you first come in & you pay for it, & the server brings it to your table. The dinner menu changes all the time, I can't wait to come again to have dinner here,“

“Overall, food is pretty good. I always get the chicken pot pie...it could use more gravy and chicken cut into smaller pieces. French onion soup is great! They took off the pork chop which hubby really liked, so now he gets ribs or something else. We usually go a couple times a year.“

“It was very enjoyable! I love old restaurants that make you take a step back in time! Fun seeing photos they have displayed from long ago. We went for Taco Tuesday and tried the deep fried tacos. They happily customized the contents to our preference and the tacos were so good! Crunchy outside coating and not greasy (which I was assuming they would be)! Prices were really reasonable , too! It was a nice drive to Colden and a perfect little "date night"! The staff were super friendly and helpful, too! It was our first time there, and will not be our last!“

“Every time I come here the food is amazing! The staff is always friendly and the cocktails were absolutely delicious!! Our waitress Marlene, was super...Thanks again for providing a really nice place to gather with friends and enjoy an evening away from the norm! BTW, I highly suggest the Braised Short Ribs and the Bavette Sirloin..Scrumpdillyicious!!“

“Have enjoyed everything I've ever ordered, and at reasonable prices.. the service is sometimes a bit slow, since there is usually one server, who is also the bartender .. still worth it ..Parking: Probably can squeeze in about 15 cars, motorcycle parking in front“

“Is it strange that my favorite restaurant is in a gas station? Charlie the butchers, located within the Marathon gas station on Main Street in East Aurora is spectacular. Not only do they have what you would expect, delicious roast beef on weck, they have delicious sides and daily specials like baked ham, meatloaf, corned beef, and prime rib. The service is fast and friendly - and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's just lovely.“

“My husband and I had the best dinner ever at the Dog Bar on New Year’s Eve. I had surf and turf and he had the sea bass. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service couldn’t have been better! What a wonderful way to welcome in the New Year! We will definitely be having dinner there again soon!“

“174 Buffalo is a true hidden gem in the village of Hamburg. Came here with my mom on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm so glad I did! We had reservations for a Friday dinner, which definitely came in handy because the place was packed. We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts and I loved them! Which is saying something because Brussels sprouts typically aren't my favorite. I opted for one of their specials for dinner, a blackened salmon Caesar salad. It was a huge portion and it all tasted fresh and delicious. My mom got the short rib on weck, and as a huge beef on weck lover, she was in heaven. On top of the delicious food, the service was fabulous as well. I'm not in Hamburg often, but I'm absolutely going to come back here in the future. You just can't beat it!“

“Wow. My coworker knew about my love of French onion soup and insisted I make the trek from the north towns to this place. I can say, there wasn’t much reason for our family to travel to East Aurora after one of fav kids museums moved, but now I have a reason to make the haul! We stopped by here after taking our kid’s to a gym in the area and I’m glad we did. I’d say that this might be my favorite French onion soup on the basis of the rich flavors alone. My wife and I went back and forth comparing it to our number one. I felt this is a little less cheesy than my typical favorite (or maybe it was slightly more cooked than I’m used to) but the flavor of the broth and ingredients are the best. We weren’t ready for dinner so we just ordered the soups and got fries for the kids. My daughter was raving about the fries and the service. She kept saying “we have to come back.” I agree!“

“My family came in today and had an amazing time. The food, service and atmosphere were phenomenal. Jen was our server, she was kind and our coffee cups were never empty! This was right off the high way so we were able to get some food on the way to see a traveling show of Les Mis. The specials board was amazing! So many options with homemade bread! Happy to find a place so comforting and kind!“

“Food was absolutely amazing. The mashed potatoes are great. The portion size was impressive. Comfortable setting and nice waiter we had. He was very friendly and professional. We went on 3/16/24. First time there and can't wait to go back. I got the pork chop on the bone. It was amazing.“

“We had a fantastic experience at Mangia tonight!!!! Our server Wilyana (sp?) was probably the best server I have ever had. All of our appetizers and entrees were flavorful and very generous portion size. 2 glasses of wine, salad, appetizer, pizza and three entrées, and dessert were only $140. We can’t wait to go back!!!“

“I ate here today for the first time in a long time. My thought was I don't understand why we do not eat here more often food was amazing and so was the service. I highly recommend! I am going to say sweet potato fires are my favorite thing on the menu.“

“Always good beef on weck, never skimps on the roast beef? never felt the need to complain, they make the best horseradish sauce. Three benches outside are the only places to sit and eat so hopefully it's not cold, snowing, or rainy outside.“

“Lovely winter day with 60 degree temperatures today and a tax prep appointment behind us. Perfect timing for a lunch at the Iron Kettle! More and more, the Iron Kettle has become our first choice for casual dining. Today was more of the same! Looking beyond the now-familiar breakfast menu to the intriguing lunch menu, I ordered the Breakfast Burger. My sandwich consisted of a black angus burger topped with a fried egg and hollandaise sauce on a grilled Costanzo's bun. The plate included perfectly prepared French fries and dill pickles. I'm sure I will be ordering this again as it was phenomenal in taste and value for the money! My husband ordered the Rachel sandwich which was turkey breast, 1000 dressing, and coleslaw on grilled rye bread with a side of savory zucchini. He raved about this meal on our trip home. The granddaughter had a lovely looking spinach feta omelette with toast and home fries. All perfectly prepared! Another satisfying meal at this locally owned restaurant. I can now say that we've not been disappointed with any of our meals here.“

“This is a small neighborhood bistro and brewery with good food. The staff was attentive, friendly and helpful. There is a well rounded selection of beer from IPAs to sours and seasonal beers. The tortilla chips , sandwich rolls, and pizza are all made in houseThere's a free public parking lot across the street. We enjoyed the hand cut chicken fingers in our stinger sandwich.“

“I have made it to order Cubans wherever I go, it's one of my favorite sandwiches. The Cuban Melt at Rookies today was among the best I've ever had. If not the best, a close 2nd. I wasn't even planning on stopping this afternoon for food, but as we were walking by decided to stop in. So glad we did. The server was great. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!“

“The Scarlet Vetter says......this place has a spacious facility that features a 3-sided eating counter, two rooms with large and small tables, toasty woodstoves, and a local eatery vibe. Decent diner type options. The portions are very generous. I had a three egg american cheese omelet with onions, jalapeños, spinach, and mushrooms with Rye toast and link sausage. The sausage link serving is three links. The Rye toast was excellent, and the omelet was quite good. The omelet selections come with home fries, with or without onions. I also ordered grapefruit juice and coffee. I declined the potatoes given my desire for toast. The service was prompt and friendly. The facility has a homey feel, and it was just the right amount of busy on a weekday at 9 am. I easily found a nice table selection near a gas woodstove and enjoyed my meal. I was waiting on my dog being groomed close to the restaurant and asked if I could stay and do some work, and they were happy to accommodate me. With tip, my meal was $32.“

“The burger was nice and thick and was good tasting, but a bit overcooked as it was not served pink as ordered. Our sweet potato fries and hash browns were crispy and both tasted really good. The roast beef was served thinly sliced and had a small cup of aus jus that was appreciated. Both the burger and Kimmelweck rolls were good and held up to the sandwiches. There was plenty of parking and bathrooms were clean. We enjoyed our meal in a casual environment. There is a sand volleyball court to enjoy on warmer days. We'll be glad to stop again.“

“Affordable lunch prices for our family of 4. We enjoyed the buffalo wing chicken wrap and cole slaw, pulled pork sandwhich, grilled cheese, hand breaded chicken nuggets, fresh cut fries, and home made chips. Coffee was great! Generous portions and friendly staff!“

“First time here. Very nice menu. Comfortable dining area. Food was very good. Server was great. Prices were very reasonable IMO. Suicidal wings could have used some more but they were good! Wife really loved the fried bologna sandwich and pub chips. Will be back to explore some other menu options...“

“Employees are friendly and helpful... Food was awesome in every aspect (quality and presentation)... Nice comfy atmosphere...Parking: Plenty of free parking.. Safe and well litWheelchair accessibility: The whole facility was on the ground floor“