50 Best American Restaurants near Lawrence

“Best Restaurant in the area. Seriously.“

“This place always seems busy. There's good reason for that. The kosher food and the service are outstanding.
It can get a bit noisy with the number of people, but you can still have a conversation.
I think their chicken gumbo soup is the best. Pair that with a sandwich and you have a great meal. Their Ceasar salad with a choice of meat is huge. Our party took home their leftover salads, it was that much.
No one ever seems rushed to turn over tables, either.
One leaves fully satisfied with anything you order.“

“A teen "jogger" waitress, gave me an attitude. I ordered some soup for take out. This waitress was angry and hostile. The soup was cold, and there were no crackers! The waitress needs some anger managment! Every time I go there, their service is dreadful. This will be the last time! Phooey!“

“Excellent food, staff, and atmosphere. Went here for my wife’s and I’s honeymoon; Everything we ordered was next level. We were pleasantly surprised at the speed at which the food was delivered to the table. Thursday’s are piano night and it added an extra special touch to our evening.“

“My friends and I had a lovely afternoon at The Rockaway Hotel Pool house. We were greeted by a warm and friendly hostess, Isabella, who made us feel so welcomed. Our beautiful table was in the perfect spot to take in all of what the Rockaway Hotel has to offer. The outside bar and Pool house are exquisite. The pool was bustling with excitement. Our waiter, Andrew, was polite and helpful . I highly recommend coming to The Rockaway Hotel because their staff is highly professional and attentive.“

“I recommend everyone that requires excellent pallet for their dining pleasure, service that is second to none and great mixology, then Have It Haviland’s Way“

“Chelsea was amazing. She was the reason I enjoyed my time there so much. Food is good. Drinks just right. Chelsea's attention to details and service made my visit over the top. I will.Definitely be back with friends, family and clients. Don't miss out.“

“My friends and I had a lovely afternoon at The Rockaway Hotel Pool house. We were greeted by a warm and friendly hostess, Isabella, who made us feel so welcomed. Our beautiful table was in the perfect spot to take in all of what the Rockaway Hotel has to offer. The outside bar and Pool house are exquisite. The pool was bustling with excitement. Our waiter, Andrew, was polite and helpful . I highly recommend coming to The Rockaway Hotel because their staff is highly professional and attentive.“

“Went there a few times and each time it was amazing. Food was great. Location is very accessible and the customer service was great the guy remembered my name after the first time going. Everyone should try checking it out would definitely recommend it.“

“I experienced Nettie’s for the first time last evening. My dining experience was excellent from arrival to departure. The food was “DELISH!” The owner was welcoming & hospitable, the service was good, and the music and atmosphere wea awesome! I am so pleased and proud to have a “Black” owned establishment where you can dine in Queens in a tasteful environment, supporting our entrepreneurs and our community. I, along with others will be back!!!“

“TGI Fridays offers a fun and welcoming atmosphere with a diverse menu that has something for everyone. The food is flavorful, the portions are generous, and the staff is friendly and attentive. It’s a great spot for casual dining, family gatherings, or enjoying appetizers and drinks with friends.“

“Great spot for burgers and chicken sandwiches! The chicken platters are absolute fire too! 5/5“

“The hostess tried to seat us in the empty private room in the back without offering a choice for the main dining area and we were forced object to this and were then seated on the floor. Based on the fact that both of our entre’s , filet, trout, were perfectly cooked and presented and delightful, a four star minimum is justified. Our side of brussels was undercooked and hard as rocks. The cocktails were perfectly done. No cheese cake after a steak? No coffee beans in the sambuca? The venue turned out to be a cut below. The pricing was fair in my opinion so on balance, an average dining experience overall. There are better options for sure.“

“Service is always great and the food is amazing. Love to order 3 or 4 dishes and share. ❤️“

“JJCoopers is top notch. I never have a bad experience there. The good is always fresh and delicious and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Absolutely love this place!“

“the best! I always go here for the best vegan and vegetarian dare“

“akways amazing great food, great service“

“I love the West End Café! We always meet there for my friends birthday! Yesterday while I was there for the first time, I tried the shrimp tacos and they were extremely delicious. I am dreaming about them today. Can't wait until we celebrate another birthday hopefully soon.“

“I had the tuna and it was absolutely delicious!!“

“A great night out at Chadwick’s. Ali was great! 😊“

“I had a great time having dinner with my sister. I had not been here in several years. I ordered
Chicken Quesadillas and my sister ordered Crispy Chicken Wontons Both dishes were fresh and were seasoned well. For drinks I ordered a Glass Of Cabernet and my sister ordered a Rose.
The dinner was most enjoyable as we had such a friendly and helpful server named
Jessie. It was a hugh
plus to have her as our server. I will definitely return to Applebee's Grill and Bar. I recommend this restaurant for great food, drinks and service.“

“love this place. the service is excellent. The food is fresh and good quality and most of the time I can’t finish it they give so much very generous portions. always greeted when you come in the front door like you a family can’t get any better than that“

“Had Dave’s hot chicken for the first time. Had the 2 sliders, fries and hot mozzarella sticks. The sliders and mozzarella sticks were really good but the fries were a little too bland. There was some seasoning on the fries but it just tasted like uncooked potato. It was definitely cooked and everything but it just tasted a bit like raw potatoes.“

“Loved it here! Just stopped in at the spur of the moment and I am so glad I did! Felt like I was in a Manhattan Bar! Eva the bartender was great and so was the rest of the staff. Felt like I was with friends.“

“I have been a customer of Austin’s Ale House for many years, I know them well they know me well. This year I decided to give the excellent and highly favored family cooking team a break and had Austin’s Ale House cater our Christmas Dinner. I went with the ham dinner for 10 to feed 7 people🤣. The ordering was done with ease and so was the pick up. The family did a preliminary tasting...... LOVED .IT and whatever we have left after the “taste test” will have to serve as our Christmas Dinner. Since the taste test was so aggressive we may need to supplement what’s left with a few cheese omelets 🤣. We enjoyed it so much there was much talk about it becoming the new family tradition. THANK YOU AUSTIN’S ALE HOUSE AND MEREY CHRISTMAS........ PS I’m going to need one of those backyard igloos in a day or so. See you then 🎄❤️“

“Good food & service, very clean, and parking.“

“great food, friendly staff, and awesome Diamond pool tables“

“🔥 Delicious food, fresh ingredients, and amazing flavors! 🌯🍗🍔 Everything is made fresh and served hot. If you’re looking for a tasty meal with generous portions and authentic flavors, this food truck is definitely worth a try! 😋 Come hungry and leave happy! ❤“

“A great local place to go when I was in NYC. The film connection also very cool. I’ll be back.“

“Just had a Birthday Dinner and we enjoyed from the beginning to the end. The food was amazing! The octopus dish is delicious.. i loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place!!!!“

“Delicious food, cooked perfectly! Top notch waitstaff, and wonderful atmosphere! Two thumbs up! Perfect place for a special occasion!“

“New menu...OMG!...and must try!...the ruben!...the best we EVER had!...the chicken curry half and half...the most unique warm flavor that makes you want more!...the staff?...the most attentive caring warm humans!“

“Customer service was excellent!!!The atmosphere was very beautiful. The food was very delicious. The craziest thing was my boyfriend and I would pass by there all the time not knowing about this restaurant until I went for my birthday. The experience was everything 💕I will definitely be coming back to try their delicious food.“

“We have been coming to LB Social since Matt took it over years ago. The food is always On Point! The staff are always friendly, work well with one another, attentive Drinks are always good I don’t have 1 bad thing to say except why haven’t you been there yet if not ?“

“My favorite local pub. Excellent Sunday brunch!Always lively and fun. They always accommodated me when I organized high school reunions.“

“it was like im eating at my or a friend's grandma's house...loved it and it's diverse loved it ...“

“The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks and the service. We really loved our experience there while visiting our family in Floral Park.“

“We had a fiftieth birthday party here for two twin brothers. The patio out back is beautiful. The food was great and the waitstaff is wonderful. This is practically its own institution in Floral Park.“

“Excellent food and service. A+++++“

“Cala Luna is by far the best restaurant in Mineola. Their lack of advertising and marketing keeps their business down. I recommend highly to anyone to try this place, they will not be disappointed.“

“Just went to Greek City Grille and ordered the chicken souvlaki platter with lemon potatoes. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the lemon potatoes were absolutely amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and the place was so clean and decorated beautifully. Will definitely be coming back!“

“The team from River Mill has fed our team multiple meals and it has all been delicious! The owner is absolutely amazing and the staff was all friendly with great service!“

“My wife and I had a great experience at Nancy’s restaurant the food is delicious with excellent customer service five stars for sure ❤️“

“Lunch was better than I would ever expect, enjoyable!“

“This place it's so cute! A must try for sure. Their food is amazing good! I went with my girls to celebrate our birthdays and it did not disappointed. Coming back for sure!“

“This place is amazinggggg!! Reminded me of my island home land. The food is to die for and the staff is smiley, kind and attentive. Def will be back when in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“Delicious food! Definitely coming back on date night!“

“Great place For food,drinks and an amazing staff.what a great crowd always!“

“This spot used to be a cafe. I'm disappointed that the coffee spot moved, but I do like this new spot. I hope it lasts (or maybe moves to an actual store nearby some day).

They specialize in baked potatoes with toppings. Cheap, quick, filling. They have a lot of different toppings.

My only complaint is a personal one. I'm pretty sure the potatoes all have butter in them, so they're vegetarian but not dairy-free or vegan. So, be wary of that if you're in the minority who doesn't eat butter.“

“Highly recommend this place. It was delicious food ,Awesome Service definitely will be going back. 🙃“