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.“

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

“Very nice staff, good food“

“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“

“Had such fun at the murder mystery!“

“People it's me again and this time I'm in the Applebee's Restaurant and Bar in Hicksville NY (South Broadway Rd next to the Lowe's and I have to say that everything that I've eaten here and the beers is best the food is amazing all the meats are moist and have flavors like nothing you would expect the people here are great and I'm telling you all to come here and believe me you will never stop bring your family and friends and everyone will enjoy it they have TV's all over and you know now the world cup football (soccer) is on well you can watch it without having to distress yourself because there's so many screens you can watch it on and every other sporting events... But the people there are great and the food is best so I'm telling you go....
Roley Khan...“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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!!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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♥️“

“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 ?“

“Had a Wonderful lunch at the Applebee's in Farmingdale! I was worried that I would not find something to eat because I am trying to watch what I'm eating, but I had a amazing salad with salmon that I can't even explain how good it was -- - totally more than I expected! It was delicious and something I am going to go back for as a staple! The service was great and the manager stopped over to say hi and see how everything was going. Totally appreciate that. If you haven't been to Applebee's in a bit, check out the Farmingdale location and get the salmon salad!“

“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.“

“Denine was the absolute best waitress I have ever had. Trust me when I say she was the nicest, most polite, and genuine people I have ever met. Left such a good impression with all of us, and made the service and experience top tier. I have so many nice things to say, but most of all was so kind to us all. Will only be requesting her going forward. She deserves a promotion, a raise, and would be the best restaurant leader. Everyone should be like her. Thank you Denine.“

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

“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 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!“

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

“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!!!!“

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

“Excellent food and service. A+++++“

“Good tacos and margaritas server Debbie was awesome“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Went to Applebees with husband for the special 2 for $25.00 dinners . we both had the steak dinners. Very good!! Our server, Natasha M. , was very good and made our experience dining here enjoyable.“

“Nice and friendly staff and juices selection is good“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Rodney was one of the greatest waiters I’ve ever had in my life. From the moment we sat down, he brought the perfect mix of professionalism, energy, and genuine kindness. He was attentive without hovering, quick with recommendations, and somehow made the whole meal feel easy and fun. Drinks stayed full, food arrived smoothly, and every interaction felt personal instead of scripted.
What really stood out was his attitude. Rodney treated our table like we were important guests, not just another order during a busy shift. He anticipated needs before we asked, checked in at the right moments, and kept the vibe upbeat the entire time. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about giving people a great experience.
Honestly, Rodney turned a casual Applebee’s visit into one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Applebee’s is lucky to have him! Give that man some recognition, a RAISE, and maybe his own menu item. The manager and Rodney gave us some complimentary desert as well.“

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

“Enormous portions, the bread and salad are excellent starts to a delicious meal. paella valenciana and lamb chops are amazing. Even my super picky, never impressed 75 year old father was in love with this restaurant.“

“Great service! Great food!“

“Thank you for your Service the food is the best and the drinks too I love your service very much god bless you everyone be back agen soon be safe and stay cool 😎“

“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!“