28 Best American Restaurants near Central Square

“We stopped for lunch before heading back to Georgia. The Lobsta roll was very good as well as the jalapeño cheeseburger. Fries were crispy. The staff was unbelievably kind.“

“We have been here a few times, excellent service, very friendly staff, food was delicious, portions were great. Highly recommend this diner to all looking for a nice hometown meal.“

“I got married on 9/13/2025 at 916 Riverside and it was one of the best wedding related decisions my husband and I made. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception on site and it was absolutely beautiful from start to finish. The ceremony was held outdoors on their patio, and our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how visually stunning it was. We primarily communicated with Jake, the owner, and Brooke, one of the head staff. They were both incredibly helpful and responded immediately whenever we reached out. Anytime I suggested something or asked if it was possible to do X, Y, or Z - Jake accepted with open arms and supported all of our ideas to make our big day personable and meaningful. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, but doing so via Jake and Brooke made it as painless as possible, and that is something I am very grateful for. Staff paid attention to small details and ensured that everything got done in the way we envisioned and requested. At the end of our reception, Jake’s staff cleaned up quickly and packed all decorations and center pieces onto two designated tables, which made it that much easier for my husband and I to pick up and pack up everything the day after. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and there’s truly nothing I can critique. 916 Riverside will always be special to us, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat for any couples who are hunting for a venue. Thank you Jake, Brooke, and all staff at 916 Riverside!“

“We just left Akropolis and the Gyros were amazing 👏 The lamb meat was so fresh, tasty, and tender. I am assuming the owners, they were the nicest people ever. Also, the restaurant was extremely clean! Thanks for meal ❤️❤️“

“The staff were great, they went out of their way to make sure my nieces birthday was special. Highly recommend them! Desi the owner was awesome!“

“love it there!“

“My Favorite place Just wish we can get there special ahead of time“

“We chose this restaurant to celebrate after our courthouse wedding, and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt special welcoming, and just the right place to soak in such an important day. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated without being over the top. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely happy for us, which made the experience even more meaningful. The food was incredible as always. It felt like the perfect way to mark the start of our new chapter together. This will always be a special place for us. We come here for trivia and have built great relationships with the staff. We’re so grateful we chose to celebrate here and will definitely be back for anniversaries to come. Cecelia and Kevin Roskopf“

“I visited Thursday & was excited as i know Thursday special is turkey dinner, which i get frequently. I was disappointed- they chaned the stuffing recipe, dint like it at all. I asked for my gravy in the side ,not on my potatoes, good thing it was a brown salty gravy. The sweet potato casserole didnt measure up either ruhnny & to top it off the food was luke warm. They were extrenely busy but come on both turjey dinners were below the normal standard.“

“Good food. Friendly server. A bit slow but worth the wait“

“Food is excellent! Owner very friendly! Service excellent 5 out of 5 stars ! Rueben sandwich is excellent!“

“Delicious food, great specials and prices, laid back and welcoming atmosphere, and excellent staff!!!“

“Always great food and drinks!! One of must go to places when I am back in NY.“

“The food and service have always been excellent. The only misstep was removing the blackened chicken egg rolls from the menu. This was one of the best dishes in CNY. Hoping it returns soon.“

“As someone who values great service and community businesses, Twin Trees Cicero consistently delivers. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the food is excellent. The pizza is delicious, and the Thai Chili wings are some of the best around. A great local spot I’m always happy to recommend!“

“The Brickhouse Cafe is my 'office' when I'm traveling. Their sandwiches, salads, and baked goods are always fresh and delicious. Ginny and the staff welcome everyone like an old friend. Treat yourself and visit the Brickhouse Cafe.“

“We had a wonderful night here for my Niece's birthday. We were seated almost immediately for 10 people. Kat and MacKenzie were our waitresses, and they made our experience here a great time. Thank you also to the manager /receptionist who helped us out when our planned location at the Longhorn in Camillus was very rude to us! Never going to the Longhorn in Camillus ever again!“

“Wow! The Chicken Riggies were incredible- I did order standard and they had the perfect kick. Had plenty of chicken and slivers of cherry peppers- loved this. Thank you for a delicious dinner that was also my lunch. Thank you, chef. I’ll be back and will order these again next time. Recommended, great service at the bar- the Genny Citrus Pils was also perfection.“

“We have always had amazing service at the Clay location. Tonight, Ethan was awesome. Very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed to have a perfect meal and experience with our kiddos. He even asked if we wanted the kids meals to come out early which was great! Not everyone thinks to ask that, so super appreciated! Thank you to the Clay location for continuing to hire hardworking individuals, it’s really hard to find service like we’ve had there, elsewhere. Keep up the great work!“

“Always a great time, food is delicious and service is exceptional!“

“Food was good. Server was ok“

“Friendly service and just a nice atmosphere Love it there“

“We stopped in Saturday morning for breakfast, my omelette was so good we enjoyed everything about our meal !“

“Not enough stars for the service 5 isn’t enough. Vinny was our server he was excellent. We had a huge group of 18 he split the check in 4 orders and he had other tables. Very professional, calm and attentive. Thank you Vinny for making the family get together perfect.“

“Jack was an excellent waiter and a wonderful representative of the Red Lobster team. He was extremely busy but didn’t miss a beat. Not only was he very pleasant and welcoming but a true professional. Despite how busy he was, he never let it show. He treated all customers with excellent service and never rushed any customer from letting him know what they needed. He gets five stars. Barb and Sam Parsons“

“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“

“you were open Christmas day, and you are appreciated, you did a great job even though the girl at the cash register ended up in tears:(. It must've been a very stressful day. Thank you for working on Christmas!! So many people need a place to go!“

“Service was top notch killer thanks“