50 Best American Restaurants near Mendon

“LOVED THE FOOD!! So good and the atmosphere is amazing! Such great service“

“Close to stage seating. Not a bad seat in the house. Fast , friendly staff. Awesome , accommodating owner, James Shelly Top national bands. Great food. Very reasonable prices!“

“always great food, great service.“

“First time here and overall it was a positive experience. It's not a huge space so when it gets busy like it was on our visit people tend to wait outdoors or crowd the entrance. There are 2 chairs to wait at and a bench outside. If you're rude you hang around the register so people have a hard time paying their check and struggle to leave. That's probably the biggest issue. They'd be better off removing the booth closest to the door/register to make more space for patrons to wait. The couple that were seated there were subjected to idiots standing basically right on top of them waiting ro be seated. Moving on, the menu is large and has some new twists on classics. Do you like eggs Benedict, give this place a try. Our waitress was great, attentive and hustling but not rude. Staff were communicating with each other about clearing tables, announcing which tables were available and helping each other. We did wait almost 20 minutes before we got our food but they were packed. The food was very good, not great but worth coming back. Prices were very reasonable for today's standards.“

“Great food, wonderful service! We go every week“

“Outstanding dinner, the salmon and filet were both perfect! The spinach fritters should be an appetizer if they were so delicious!“

“When I had breakfast at Horizons it made my morning! I was greeted by a lovely host named Alli. She was very polite and sat us with a great view! The great service continued when we met our server Abby. She was very tentative and food came out promptly!! Definitely recommend!!“

“Rooney’s hosted my colleagues and I today for an amazing dinner. It was mine, and many others first time at Rooney’s and all said the same thing- WE WILL BE BACK. The food was delicious, service amazing, and ambiance was quiet, chic, and moody.“

“Great food, service and Friendly.“

“Jess was great adding cinnamon to my wife's apple pie mule when they were out of an ingredient and it was awesome. The food was to die for, it just doesn't get any better. Thank you Jess for making a perfect experience bettrr.“

“Stepping through the doors of TK's I felt as though I had wandered into a dream—one where candlelight glows like captured starlight and the air itself seems perfumed with possibility. Yet even in a place so artfully enchanted, nothing could have prepared me for the poutine that arrived before me like a revelation on porcelain. This was not merely poutine. This was a culinary sonnet, a whisper from the gastronomic heavens. A dish so sublime it felt almost mischievous to call it by its familiar name. The Wisconsin cheese curds announced themselves with unapologetic pride. You could taste their birthplace—lush dairy fields, cows humming contentedly, the whole pastoral romance. Each curd held its integrity just long enough to declare, “Yes, I am from Wisconsin,” before surrendering into a gentle, buttery melt that can only be described as perfection liquefied. They didn’t just melt—they blossomed across the warm potatoes in creamy, celestial ribbons. And then there was the demi-glace. Oh, the demi-glace. Calling it a “half” anything feels adorably modest. This sauce was appropriately named only because it is indeed better than half of a glace—it may be better than all of them. A rich, velvety pool of umami velvet, it cascaded over the fries with the elegance of a silk gown in motion. Deep, complex, and infinitely comforting, it managed to be both bold and tender at once, like a secret told in a familiar voice. And what of the phrase “better than Canada”? Risky, perhaps. Blasphemous to some. But after a forkful of this poutine—this enchanted mosaic of potato, curd, and demi-decadence—I found myself whispering it involuntarily. Not out of disrespect for our northern culinary champions, but because sometimes a creation transcends borders and loyalties altogether. This poutine is not better than Canada because it compares itself— It is better because it dares not. It simply is. In short, the dish is a masterpiece. A warm, glowing, cheese-laden love letter to indulgence itself. If a restaurant can be judged by its poutine, then TK's is nothing short of the north star of flavorful delirium. The view of the falls isn't demi bad either.“

“What a wonderful pub. Our waiter Brian/Ryan? was attentive and personable. We started with the pub pretzels. They came nice and warm with some mild melted cheese.A+..
I had the Fritzburger with fries and my wife had a turkey club with a cucumber and tomato salad. The sandwich was loaded with turkey and the salad was a pleasant change from the regular sides offered in other places. My burger and fries exceeded my expectations. It's about the best burger I have had in comparable establishments. The music was low so you can have a conversation without screeching.
Overall I highly recommend the Penfield Pub. I will definitely go back soon.“

“Delicious! My wife and I were checking out the menu during the Canal Days when the owner stepped out and introduced himself. He was great to talk to and suggested we try the special. She had the special (turkey BLT wrap) and I had the beef on wick. Food was delicious and the service was top-notch in our book.
We will definitely be stopping in on our next visit to Fairport :)“

“always great...!! been coming here for near 50 years 🙂“

“Recently went for a girls dinner and was happy to find many gluten free options clearly labeled on the menu. Staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Food and cocktails were delicious. Celiac approved. Will be back.“

“Note : to me and only me the ribs had a bite to them ( not sure ) spice or how they were prepared.

Note 2 : in the picture I sent of my food the little box ( right of ribs ) was Brussels sprouts ( and ) to me not the best taste.

Now saying all the above does not mean it would be the same experience I had.
Each of us has there own tastes so you experience will be different than mine.

Service I give 3 out if 5 : person waiting on us did not check on things as much as other places I have been, but also to be far the person did check so that's the reason for the score.

Atmosphere : 5 in my humble opinion.
Can talk very easily and the room is done with the right amount of details.“

“Delicious egg nog ice cream! Also love the raspberry/chocolate tarts and s’mores tart! Great customer service and cozy atmosphere!“

“Great experience for girls night out! We started outside but then when it began to rain we moved inside and the service at both spots was great! Food was delicious, drinks were tasty and loved the atmosphere both outside and inside. Will definitely be back soon!“

“fantastic!! Highly recommend!!“

“First time ever coming here and it did not disappoint! Very Philly cheesesteak I’ve had in a while and my wife got a hungry wrap which is pretty much a plate wrap. Two guys inside were super nice and welcoming, and they said it would take 20mins and it took 10!“

“All you can eat, allergy accommodating dining hall that puts it's students first. The staff is really welcoming and always says hello. You can get everything including pasta, the wok station, salad, fruit, soup, burgers and fries, sandwiches, desserts, ice cream, fresh bagels and English muffins, and whatever the hot entree's of the day are. Lackmann is always trying to find new and exciting things for students and loves getting feedback. Overall, a fantastic dining hall on campus!“

“its the best, great way to meet people and talk about your pursuits“

“Today we had a problem with a takeout order at Flaherty's. The order we picked up was inaccurate. We called and the person who answered said to come back in a few minutes. When we returned we were greeted by the manager who offered his apologies for the mishap and offered to give us a free meal for our inconvenience. In summation: A problem resolved! Thank you Flaherty's, see you soon!“

“showed up for dinner and they aren't open anymore“

“Absolutely love this place! The service and food are always spot on.“

“service five stars food five stars my only compliant is 8.00 for a blue“

“We had a table of six, we all enjoyed our food. The portions are generous and the service was excellent!“

“I came to Donnellys with family.I’m visiting From New Jersey . This is a pub that’s worth the trip wonderful atmosphere. The onion rings were the best.“

“Ordered a 10pc buffalo and garlic parm and it was some of the best i ever had no cap ask for jared“

“Just took our 97 yo mom for her birthday. Neglected to get our servers name, had cute southern accent. She was so super sweet to mom, and great to all of us. Her anticipation was spot on. Made mom feel special with a surprise birthday cake slice, all dolled up. Thank you Fireside.“

“Visited from out of state and was told I needed to try a plate. Quite the culinary experience! I’ll definitely be back again when I’m in the area.“

“Ate there last night. Service was good. Manager Julie super friendly and welcoming. 3 of us had fish fries, 2 battered, 1 breaded. Large portions but a bit overcooked. Coleslaw portion small though. Broccoli with garlic butter had a topping that was a bit salty until I mixed it up. Delicious. Super attentive waitress. Never had to ask for a refill of ice tea she'd bring it upon noticing it was getting low. Wedge salad ginormous!! Almost entire head of lettuce!! Friendly staff and good service. Definitely going back for a 2nd try on the fish.“

“Super friendly staff with amazing food. I appreciated the diverse menu and had the smash burger. It was PERFECT. I wish I lived closer because I’d eat my way through the menu and The Old Stone Tavern would be a regular spot. If you’re a local that hasn’t discovered this gem, run, don’t walk. If you’re just passing through Rochester and want to try a local place with amazing eats, find the nearest exit.“

“We Just had breakfast at Sunny’s and besides the fabulous food I have never seen a waitress as attentive, friendly, cheerful, just simply awesome. Heather! Thank you for your excellent service and friendly personality. We will be back!“

“Excellent service Friendly staff“

“I had the cocktail, poison fruit, cocomo sushi truffle fries.“

“Food was terrific had the salmon Good job. Also your server Janice was fantastic. Wish I had a quarter of her energy! Great job Janice and great job 110 grill“

“This Applebee's is one of my favorite ones to go too. Everyone was nice my food was very good..its just somethings they promote they didn't have a menu for but did say they would honor it. But other then that great food and prices“

“My husband and I had an amazing dinner last night! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend if you are in the Rochester area!“

“We visited on Saturday night, and everything was excellent from start to finish. Beverly was incredibly kind and professional, which made our dinner even more enjoyable in such a peaceful atmosphere. The food was absolutely fantastic; we tried the salmon, duck, and wagyu, as well as a burger for my friend's son, Atlas, and every single dish was wonderful.“

“Fairfields is a hidden gem. Best food and service.Try the homemade peanut butter pie. Kayla and Chelsea are the BEST!!“

“Crab cakes, all CRAB, the best crab cakes I have had. Most of the time it's 80% breading....NOT HERE....it was all REAL CRAB!!! FF average, slaw was tasty, just the right amount mayo to sugar to vinegar. Overall cakes were the 🌟 🤩, must try!!!“

“The fish fry is always my go to, but everything I order here is great!! 😊 Staff is amazing, it’s always clean, it’s nice not to stick to the floor!!!“

“First visit to Greece location tonight- delicious Reuben, friendly and attentive service. Will be back, definitely recommend“

“Not only was my food HUGE and delicious, but both waitresses were extremely attentive to my young children and our entire table. The plates are my favorite in town! We will definitely be returning! Thanks Colleen and Savannah!“

“Great food, staff are friendly and we love Trivia Night! Feels like Cheers but in Penfield.“