50 Best American Restaurants near Lafayette

“We went to Logan's twice in the last couple if weeks. The food there is great. Despite the fact that the restaurant is short on staff, the staff they do have is phenomenal and always going an extra mile to accommodate their customers. We had a great brunch in Sunday despite a very long wait. Everyone enjoyed their food and our waitress was great! We will return.“

“Best place in Syracuse!! Food is incredible!! One of plates! So so so good“

“Celebrated my daughters bridal shower today at Phoebe’s! I couldn’t have picked a better venue. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the food to the staff. Perfect day!! Thank you to all the staff for your help today.“

“Friendly staff. Great food. It’s worth the price. Highly recommended for anyone.“

“We were seated immediately even though there were a ton of vehicles in the parking lot. Had our drinks in less than 2 minutes of sitting down. Our food came in a timely manner. The waitress was attentive without being intrusive. The manager made a brief stop to see how we were enjoying our meal.
I had the Hibachi salmon with rice and steamed broccoli. Broccoli was a little too over streamed but that's my personal preference, otherwise everything was delicious. My partner had the French Onion burger that she enjoyed.
Great experience all around. My first time there. I'll be back!“

“This is a fun spot downtown. Food is good and every Monday night is Dead night!“

“The cheese sauce is amazing! Even our little dairy intolerant one loves the Mac and cheese. When Grubhub failed to deliver our order, Jarred went the extra mile to make sure we got our food while we are home sick. Good food, good people! The best kind of comfort any time of year.“

“Food & service were spot on! Will definitely go back.“

“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.“

“We were in Syracuse from WNY for a concert. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at 317! Our meals were outstanding (piri piri chicken, filet and tiramisu for dessert), service was great (thanks Donna & Joel) and we loved the vibe here. Will definitely visit again.“

“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!“

“Small space, but my wife and I have gone multiple times and always get seated within 20 minutes. Its usually at the bar, which is fine with us, but if you want a table, you may wait a bit longer.
Decent beer selection. Always a refreshing sangria selection available.
Menu and specials are always good. We often split several apps as they tend to be our favorites, but you can't go wrong.
Staff are always friendly. Bar staff are especially kind and knowledgeable.“

“Kevin and Chris are great guys who also make excellent food. Pizza slices are huge with lots of toppings, and a great crust. Breaded wings were also huge, well seasoned and cooked to perfection! Highly recommend!“

“Full full full full full full“

“Absolutely love this place!!! Great food!!!“

“such a cool place, will definitely make it back“

“everything was great except a $16 Manhattan that was too small to be considered a fair size for this drink. My mistake to accept it. I should have refused it. Everything else was perfect.“

“The food and the service here was top notch! We had the Friday specials of skirt steak and the halibut… absolutely delicious! I highly recommend coming here and if you do you have to get the tater tots!!!! They are not regular tater tots… they were little flavor bombs!! We will definitely be back!“

“Love Varsity Pizza! I remember when I was younger going to SU games but swinging by Varsity’s for a slice before the game.“

“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!!“

“Great food, friendly service, soothing atmosphere. Will definitely return.“

“It was our first visit and my sister and I were there for a nice pre-theater dinner. We had a great experience! I love the concept of a pre-theater, themed menu. Although the choices were limited, the food was great. I had the best ever Short Rib dinner. Portion could have been a bit larger considering the $28 price. But the meat was tender and flavorful. Our server was wonderful and it was just a fun atmosphere.“

“Great place for a quick bite to eat! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, and the food's pretty damn good for the price! The breakfast sandwich was killer, I've also had the chicken cutlet sub which came with chips.. I would have definitely upgraded the 250 for the fries but oh well!“

“Unexpected delight @yorkcny last night 😍

I was immediately charmed by the ambience– black shiny brick, big mirrors, and lots of green plants surrounded attractive seating– and hoped the food would measure up.

The pork chop was well-cooked and flavorful but even more delicious was the egg and fried rice that surrounded it. The presentation was lovely (see little flower!!!)

The bone marrow appetizer was delicious, assuming you enjoy Gorgonzola (I do)

The pasta’s size was shockingly generous, and it was creamy and flavorful. The Calabrian peppers definitely gave it a nice kick.

The Snicker’s cookie topped with ice cream was exactly what I wanted– straight-forward, simple, and nostalgic.

As for the drinks, I wasn’t drinking tonight but my friend ordered the [Not Your Mama’s] Amaretto Sour which featured an overproof rum and was absolutely insanely delicious. Would highly recommend.

Will be returning likely this summer to grab a table in the lovely outdoor section!“

“Great atmosphere with amazing dishes.“

“Always consistent great food and atmosphere. Burgers and other sandwiches are amazing!!“

“Without question the most underrated diner in the county! I have zero complaints about this place. Great food and great service!“

“First visit and it will not be the last. We had Grilled chicken wraps, Brussel Sprouts & Salad. Everything was fresh and very, very satisfying. May be a touch pricey for some, but so worth it. The only thing I would say is that the dining area tables could be kept cleaner then they were. Plenty of staff to clean up quick. Is was not that busy to have so many tables dirty. Takes seconds to wipe a table. Staff was super friendly tho! Overall experience-5 ⭐️“

“Best place to have a party in event room. Maria is the best to work with. Responded very quickly to inquire of room for my father’s birthday celebration. Lots of choices for food and the pizza oven has a variety of tasty pizzas to choose from. Kim DeStefano was the best bartender, quick, efficient and exceptionally friendly. The event room was everything I wanted & could have imagined to celebrate my dad’s 80th. Highly recommend with working with Marie for any parties in the future. Thank you Maxwells for awesome food and venue. Cheers !!“

“We ordered for the first time tonight, and I just wanted to say that everything was absolutely wonderful, even ordered it for pick up and I can't tell you the last time I had such a great meal to go. The fried chicken was incredible as well as the sides. So kudos to you and your staff! Keep doing what you do!! We will be back and recommending to friends. Thanks, Jen Bockus“

“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.“

“Great place! I was kindly greeted by the sweet girls when I walked in, and they were very accommodating to me and my kids needs. The waitress we had was great and so friendly! She was very helpful and did an amazing job providing us service. The food was delicious as always. And as we left the managers and hostesses continued to be so polite to us, and made our stay wonderful! Highly recommend this place!“

“went there today for dinner the food was awesome the staff took great care of the party“

“Best escargot, wonderful drinks and food“

“good food and the people that work their are very friendly. lots of antique items and handmade crafts to decorate for fall and Halloween 🎃“

“Love this place!“

“Having have worked there for 10+ years under Egon Heil, I can tell you this place is doing an EXCILET job. it makes me happy to walk in there. The atmosphere is amazing and the owner and his help do such a tremendous job. I am throughoy please with whom has bought Danzers. It needs that love that Egon had, that dedication. You all are doing an EXCILENT job and he would be so very proud!“

“Cool bar in town. The people working there are seriously the nicest folks you'll meet, and the other people hanging out were just as friendly. We didn't eat anything, but they do have food if you're hungry. They have bands play sometimes. They have a bike night on Tuesdays! Definitely a good spot if you're looking for a laid-back place to grab a drink and chat with some friendly faces.“

“I love this place and I make sure to visit every time I’m in Syracuse. The portions are generous, and the place is extremely satisfying if you’re looking for a sports bar atmosphere. But for now, I’ll stick with the burgers, wings and fries. I tried the “Tipp Dip” Wednesday special recently and although the price was great, I found it very stringy and hard to chew through certain portions. Also, I’m there to watch sports, so I really hope they turn off the news. The situation in our government today is too overcharged and polarized. Many people are very angry, so politics should be avoided in a fun sports bar, IMHO. I come there to ESCAPE politics… to lose myself in live, or even pre-recorded sports action. Other than that, these guys do a fantastic job, and considering how much food they have to prepare so quickly, it’s awe inspiring to watch them in the kitchen!“

“Food was fantastic, 10/10 recommend. Great prices for delicious food!“

“Oh My Darling was awesome! Great service , excellent food and drink choices. If you haven't been you should definitely give it a try“

“Delicious 🤤 Perfect lunch date“

“I love all the crew! ❤️ Big thanks from your North Dakota friend!❤️“

“awesome food great beer selection“

“We hired Karen’s Catering of Syracuse for our wedding reception with 115 guests. From the moment I spoke with Andrea, I knew that she was a high quality, experienced caterer. We had so many options to create the dinner of our dreams and it was executed perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with this company.“

“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.“