50 Best American Restaurants near Merrick

“Visiting from Florida. I had the best Cuban Sandwich ever! My wife had the shrimp burger, and she loved it. Great service, and the owners are great! Highly recommend giving it a try.“

“Very nice staff, good food“

“Awesome food great friendly service one of our all time favorites“

“Excellent food, oversized sandwiches, great service“

“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“

“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!“

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

“I cannot say enough about the Library Cafe, the staff and the food! We had a 50th Birthday Party in the upstairs private room overlooking the bar. The food was delicious and there was PLENTY of it! The bar/wait staff was both attentive and quick getting to all of us! The party was perfect right down to the music which they let us pick! Definitely having more events at the Library!“

“speedy service and delicious food“

“West end has been one of our favorite places to dine for over 30 years. They have kept up the wonderful food and service even though Management has changed. The food was always outstanding and it hasn't changed. The service was always spot on and continues to be warm and caring. The four of had their prix fixed dinner and it was outstanding. The portions were the same size as the ala carte menu and the food was spot on. hadn't been there in a while because of some health issues but we will be regulars again as will our friends.“

“Got a new place for over rice items or gyro items. One word..Delicious. Food was really good. I always have the mix over rice. Also the gyro was very good. Food taste and quantity is really good and enough for a person. Food Cart. So either take away or eat inside your car. Updated prices and menu added.“

“The food was incredible. Everyone enjoyed their meal.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review

I hosted a party of 20 at Applebee’s, and the entire experience was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, organized, and incredibly accommodating. Handling a large group is never easy, but they made it look effortless.

Our server Alexandra went above and beyond, keeping drinks full, orders accurate, and everyone happy. The food came out quickly, hot, and perfectly cooked. Not a single mistake, which is impressive for such a big party! Every guest raved about both the service and the quality of the food.

The team Projwal Pradhan, Alexandra and Angel truly made our celebration smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. I’m so grateful for their professionalism and kindness. We will definitely be returning for future gatherings!

Highly recommend this location for any event or large group, top-notch service and delicious food! 🍽️✨“

“I’m amazed-really great service. Friendly staff. Even though the place was hopping, these servers really did a fantastic job and kept smiles on their faces. Bravo Friendlys!!“

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

“Had lunch here today for the first time and everything was excellent! Went with a group and we ordered appetizers to share. Mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, potato wontons, onion rings, everything pretzel and fried mozzarella — delicious!!! We were seated right away and the waitress was very friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back!!!“

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

“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 ?“

“I’ve been coming here for years and if you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere for dinner or to watch your favorite team, Sal’s Place is the place to go. There is a separated dining area so you’re not just crammed by the bar. No pool table, no fights, no hassles. Food is good with a large variety of options plus specials. The staff busts their asses to make sure your needs are cared for. If you’ve never been here, give it try and I promise you it won’t be the last time you’re there.“

“Had such fun at the murder mystery!“

“always great service and food and drinks also have great kid friendly events!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“Awesome food, drinks, atmosphere and service“

“I wanted to Thank Everyone at the Sunrise Diner for all the years they made my Parents feel like family whenever they went there. My Father has since passed but my Sister took my Mother there today and they gave my Mom hugs, told her they loved her and how cute she was. I was in tears when I heard this from my Sister. I am so Happy that my Mom has this place to go to to get out and feel so loved by so many. Over the years the Sunrise Diner has been a very Happy Place to go to. The service is the best we've ever had. They've treated my Family like Family. I cannot thank the People at the Sunrise Diner enough! They mean so much to my Family. And you can't beat their food!!! I've never had a bad meal their. Love all of you. Hope to get back to Wantagh soon and see you all! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH♥️“

“Had the experience of a lifetime when we did the chefs table. Chef Eric Levine was amazing and the food he prepared for us was like no other we’ve ever had. Six wonderful courses. Janice took care of our table and was equally amazing. I was so happy to be able to share this experience With family and would definitely do it again.“

“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!!!!“

“The food is 5 star. Just had the grilled pork chops with mushrooms. One of the best I have ever had. The bar staff is awesome. I highly recommend“

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about them! Having an extremely busy schedule makes it challenging to stay on track with healthy eating, but Rachel makes it so easy! It’s accessible, affordable and delicious! She is Uber knowledgeable about every aspect regarding nutrition and she guided me through different “changes” in my body. Rachel & her team guide you along your journey (be it weight loss, maintenance or just plain ol’ being healthy!). I highly recommend everything this company has to offer!!“

“Good tacos and margaritas server Debbie was awesome“

“Excellent food and service. A+++++“

“We are very thankful to have had our daughter's 1st Holy Communion lunch at thyme. Pam and the entire team created a beautiful and bountiful celebration lunch. Our guests raved about the food - how fresh, plentiful and delicious everything was. We had several guests with dietary needs (peanut allergy, vegetarian) and Pam helped us craft a menu to accommodate our guests. The team for the day (Sean, Jon, and Natalya) were so attentive and we appreciate the staff and everyone behind the scenes that made the afternoon a lovely memory for our family and guests. We look forward to more celebrations and returning again to thyme!“

“Food was outstanding! My first time there. Will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely fantastic! Impeccable food and service and the place is a plus: elegant and unique atmosphere. An added bonus is the outdoor dining area with great view to the golf course.“

“Vietnamese food was something that took a long time to get to Nassau County. I use to only get it when on business trips. Now I come here as often as I can. Every item on the menu is excellent. Beef Pho is so good! Atmosphere is nice and clean and the service are great too. I'm going again today!“

“Nice and friendly staff and juices selection is good“

“friendly, helpful service good food good dessert, love a good Fribble“

“From the appetizers to desserts they are knocking it out of the park. Great drinks and the service is outstanding. We had various salads and many appetizers. The dinner was amazing, skirt steak and salmon cooked to perfection. Thanks for the music as well. Nice touch to the weekend or any time.“

“Great service! Great food!“

“A friend and I had lunch here today. The food and service (thank you Taylor) were amazing. Definitely a five star experience.“

“We had such an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious the staff was so friendly and attentive. It’s now my third time there and can’t wait to go back!“

“Never been dissapponted by the food here. The buffalo Mac and cheese special was particularly amazing. Place is always very clean,servers friendly, and they have great happy hour/weekly specials. Highly recommend topping the meal off with an espresso martini“

“The food is amazing, Definitely coming again. You have to try the lemon poppy uuuuuuuuum“

“Well I must give a lot of credit to Heather & Ron and the staff They did a Great job Across the board Great Party !!!!“

“Mussels over pasta salad , coffee dessert“

“Tried the Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage . . . quite unusual to find such a dish in the US but it was excellent . . . and the atmosphere for a semi-formal dinner with friends and family is also excellent . . . If I ever find myself in this area again, this will be our meeting place for drinks & family meals . . .“

“Great time with great friends.“

“Great food and staff. Left my wallet and they held it until we could pick it up.“

“Had a great first experience. Our waitress was extremely friendly and nice.“

“Lovely neighborhood cafe in a beautiful, secluded beach community. They have a convenient parking lot, and the atmosphere is serene. The food is great, and the portions are huge. The wait staff is hard working and do their best to accommodate you. It's a nice spot to bring older folks as there are no steps and seating is easy.“