43 Best American Restaurants near Bridgeport

“Our residents love Pointe Place!“

“If you’re looking for a cozy, welcoming spot with stunning views of Oneida Lake, mouthwatering food, and a hometown vibe that feels like you’re among friends—this is your place. Tucked along the lakeshore, this charming eatery strikes the perfect balance between casual comfort and quality dining. The menu is packed with delicious options, from appetizers to hearty entrees, and every dish feels thoughtfully made. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot-on, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the quality you get. What really makes this place shine, though, is the hospitality. Owners Melissa and Bob have created more than just a restaurant—they’ve built a place where everyone feels like a regular. Their warmth and attention to detail show in everything from the friendly staff to the consistently excellent service. This isn’t just a spot to grab a bite—it’s a destination worth making a trip for. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop in. Melissa will make sure you’re glad you did.“

“The food is cooked perfectly and has that old school small breakfast/lunch diner feeling. I am in there almost every day of the work week. Great breakfast sandwiches and the Fish sandwich on Fridays is delicious and big“

“I have eaten there a lot and everything is very great. Today I got the Buffalo chicken sub, and I was disappointed. It needed more sauce, too much cheese and too little chicken. Worst thing is I told a friend to get it and I got the steak which was awesome.“

“Awesome food, great price, and fast. Definitely give it a try if you have not.“

“What an awesome venue for our annual clambake!!!! Never going anywhere else! Great staff and ownership!!! 10/10“

“New menu is awesome! A ton of great options for everyone and very reasonable price point. I love a deal! Staff is always quick and attentive. Brunch is the best on the East Side. Joe, Randy and Laura are crushing it!!“

“We had read many good reviews about this place and decided to check it out. We we not disappointed. Our host/ bartender and server Tara was fantastic. Friendly and attentive and answered all questions asked about the place.
We both ordered the Fried Seafood Platter. It came with a huge piece of haddock, shrimp and scallops with enough fries to feed three people. All cooked perfectly. I live 5 minutes away and am so glad I went. Will definitely be returning to try other dishes there. Do not pass this place up! A hidden gem!“

“First time here..Our waitress was great the food was amazing .We ordered two of the dips( the greens and the Brie dip) We also ordered the Ribeye special , chicken n waffles, and the Seared Ahi Tuna. The food was delicious.“

“The service, atmosphere, food and drinks were spot on perfection. This was our first time attending and we will certainly be coming back again. Our waitress was friendly, prompt and attentative. Our drinks and appetizers wonderful, full flavored and eloquently crafted. Our dinner was paced perfectly to allow our appetizer to settle. the meals were both designed to perfection. I am the lead Furniture specialist of a local restaurant distributor and I have to say, I was very impressed with the interior design. Inside and out, this venue was beautifully designed. I love the concept of an open kitchen. Overall I rate this five stars. We had a positive experience. Can't wait for our next visit. Highly recommend.“

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“We had an issue recently with the take out service at Tullys in Fairmount which was a rare occurrence. The food is always consistent and service prompt. I felt it was important to share my experience with management as I knew it was not typical of this location. I was called by Allen the manager who had been a friendly face for years. He was very apologetic of the situation and appreciative of my feedback, he wanted to make it right and advised me to ask for him when we decided to dine in again. We went on a typical busy Friday night. We’ were greeted and almost immediately sat. Before our meals touched the table he came over to advise me that one of our meals was on him as a courtesy. Allen is an important part of the Tullys family and the Fairmount location. He is always friendly and cares that his customers leave satisfied. The food was nothing less than delicious, tenders and fries came out cooked perfectly and within 10 minutes of ordering. Great Job Allen and Fairmount Tullys team!“

“Thank you all for the best meals! A place that will always make you feel at home.“

“I hosted a 70th birthday party for my parents here and I cannot say enough good things about my experience. The venue is outstanding and Melinda is just fantastic to work with. Our guests are still raving about this party and how wonderful both the location and the service that the staff provided. Highly recommend The Ridge!!!“

“We love Twin Tress, this location specifically. The pizza is always perfect and they have THE BEST chicken Philly sandwich I've ever had. The staff is THE BEST, friendly and attentive. We've only ever had positive experiences here. We always suggest Twin Trees to our of town friends and family!!“

“Great place to eat in the late summer and fall . The view of the trees turning colors from the outside dining on the deck is BEAUTIFUL ! The food is okay , service not that good , but it’s worth it for the view alone . You get an amazing view overlooking the trees and the lake below from the deck . We enjoyed a Beautiful day there , and we will go back again in the fall and enjoy the deck on a sunny , warm , Fall Day for lunch and drinks .“

“In the eons I've been coming to this joint, I recommend you bring patience with the door, cash in pocket, and appetite for some of the Best food in Syracuse!“

“What a find in the Double Tree Hotel in East Syracuse, NY! We stopped for the night in East Syracuse on our way to Boston. We arrived late into the city and were looking for a place for a late-night meal. We lucked out with the find of the Season Tavern inside the Double Tree Hotel.Our first choice was the Salt City Smashed Burger. The burger arrived large with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese on a Brioche Bun/Roll with fries. The burger was great and the presentation was very good.Our second choice was the Street-Style Fish Tacos. This treat arrived with Red Snapper, Napp slaw, Pico De Gallo, Cotija cheese, Chipotle Aioli, lime, and Cilantro. All of this was served on our choice of either flour or corn tortillas. We picked the flour tortillas. We had a choice of either a salad or chips as a side. We went with the salad. Just like the burger the tacos were great and the presentation was very good. We enjoyed our meals with glasses of wine which were appropriately priced.Once again, I wish Google would allow ½ stars. The Season Tavern is a solid 4 ½ stars. This was great bar food at a reasonable price. The service was over the top; thank you, Ms Kim! We don't travel this way much, but if we do, we will make sure we stop and dine at the Season Tavern. Enjoy!“

“Love our local spot! Great food, great drinks and great people ❤️“

“I disagree 100 percent that the riggies here taste better than Utica. They simply don’t. The portion size was great, but the chicken was so cut way too small. The sauce just didn’t hit my taste buds the same. The cheese and seasoning on the saucer for bread is just odd. Not bad, just odd. My server never checked in to ask how my food was, but he did have a lot of tables. I probably would return and order something else. Overall, it’s worth checking out. They do seem to get very busy though. Parking can be limited.“

“Went out of town with my best friend and decided to stop here for dinner and a few drinks. I can not say anything bad at all about this place! Excellent food, drinks were great! Nicole was very friendly! Great service! Definitely will come back when in the area!!“

“I went to Chadwicks's for the first time a little while ago and had a wonderful experience. The Kitchen serves delicious food and the owner was kind and generous. Nicki, the bar tender was friendly and kind and made a mean cocktail. All I can say is come for the cocktails and stay for the food. I can't wait to go back!“

“When to Vito’s tonight for the first time since it changed ownership. The food now is better than before. Our waiter James was the best and the food was second to none. Definitely a place to go and not only have a casual atmosphere and great food but also don’t feel rushed. Absolutely going to be back.“

“Amazing place and food!!!“

“We have been patrons of T2 for love music inside and outside, enjoyed many a pizza and wings, had some great parties with graduations,work HH and retirements. This establishment also does so much for the community. These folks are too notch. In addition, they have a great volleyball area and outside bar and fire pit. I can’t say enough!“

“Best escargot, wonderful drinks and food“

“Best Chicken Wings in town!“

“Great food and cold beer!!!“

“Very good and affordable breakfast! Friendly atmosphere and awesome service 😁“

“We had an issue recently with the take out service at Tullys in Fairmount which was a rare occurrence. The food is always consistent and service prompt. I felt it was important to share my experience with management as I knew it was not typical of this location. I was called by Allen the manager who had been a friendly face for years. He was very apologetic of the situation and appreciative of my feedback, he wanted to make it right and advised me to ask for him when we decided to dine in again. We went on a typical busy Friday night. We’ were greeted and almost immediately sat. Before our meals touched the table he came over to advise me that one of our meals was on him as a courtesy. Allen is an important part of the Tullys family and the Fairmount location. He is always friendly and cares that his customers leave satisfied. The food was nothing less than delicious, tenders and fries came out cooked perfectly and within 10 minutes of ordering. Great Job Allen and Fairmount Tullys team!“

“I've been passing the place for years but decided to stop in a few times recently. They have a half a dozen soft-tip dart boards and multiple hard tip boards. That was exactly what I was looking for. The beer is cold. The bartenders are easy on the eyes. The hot chicken sandwich is really good.“

“Thank you to the management team for replying to my review on our last visit. They were sincerely apologetic and invited us back. I will def go back as I love Applebees and perhaps this was an off day for some staff members . This did not make me happy having to write a negative review but the service was not to par that particular day, Thanks again.“

“Went out of town with my best friend and decided to stop here for dinner and a few drinks. I can not say anything bad at all about this place! Excellent food, drinks were great! Nicole was very friendly! Great service! Definitely will come back when in the area!!“

“Came into Ruby Tuesday’s just looking for some food and ended up having one of the best nights I’ve had in a while. Cliff and Armando are absolute legends—super personable, cracking jokes, making you feel like you’ve been friends for years. Honestly, the food was great, but the service? That’s what made it.

I’m not even from around here, but if I knew these two were still working when I came back, Ruby Tuesday’s would be my very first stop —this place has better vibes than anywhere I’ve been in a long time

Thanks boys“

“Food was very good service was good easy to get to and pricing was good“

“Delicious 🤤 Perfect lunch date“

“Excellent meal tonight! We had two of the specials, the prime rib sandwich was fantastic, the sloppy Joe delicious! got our food to go, it was super hot and fresh, packaged perfectly! it was so nice to see Mary and Katie there, exceptional service, can't wait to go back! 💯💯 Highly recommend!“

“It was great the girl was so awsome. After we left fair. So kind.“

“My husband and I go there often. We live in Binghamton NY and it quite a drive but usually worth it. Last night we were there and I was disappointed that they didn't have a carving station open. No ham,roast beef or turkey..That's what I really like..They had meatloaf on the hot bar but it looked like it had been there for a while. It was dried out and very hard... All the other stations were very good as usual...I just hope the next time we come the carving station will be open...“

“The best ribeye steak, fresh rolls, great salad and side dishes, excellent service!“

“I have enjoyed several meals. I ordered from grubhub and they have never disappointed. It's one of the best since moving to Central Square. Thank you for going and above and with every order. You never let me down“

“I ordered the bourbon chicken skillet. The vegetables were excellent and the chicken was amazingly tender. This is one of the best skillet dinners on the menu. I spoke with (manager?) Tracey, who was quite pleasent while I dined. Hopefully Denny’s keeps this skillet dinner.“

“Everything was delicious. Steaks cooked perfectly as I remember. Last one still open I think. Please don’t close this location. A lot of loyal customers in Buffalo are very sad we lost this restaurant. Now I will make the drive once a year with my family to support this one. Please support this place and keep it going! ❤️“