25 Best American Restaurants near Philmont

“It’s truly the best of the best“

“We had a family celebration meal in the private dining room. 5 stars plus! Everything was amazing! Couldn’t have been be more pleased.“

“For the sake of full disclosure I’ve worked with the owners for over twenty years in the television industry. They have brought the same dedication and amazing attention to detail that has resulted in their tremendously successful careers, to their wonderful new restaurant. They have thought of EVERY detail from the whimsical videos playing in the rest rooms to the sugar cubes for your espresso... they have missed nothing. The menu is inventive and perfectly executed... Watermelon Gazpacho?! Whoa! The unique presentation of the Calamari appetizer was wonderful. Bouillabaisse?! You don’t find that as the seafood option very often... what a treat. Others in my group enjoyed perfectly cooked steaks and the slightly smoky Mac & Cheese. Of course the cheese plates are spectacular. This is one of those meals you won’t forget! But wait did I mention the speakeasy downstairs? The perfectly appointed room features an amazing menu of craft cocktails AND six draft beers to choose from... including Ommegang Rare Vos... you simply don’t find that on tap anywhere!! Finally a word about the service. It was impeccable, perfectly attentive without being stuffy. Chris and Ellen have created a destination restaurant!“

“My husband and I had our 90-guest wedding at the Vanderbilt on 6/8/24 and it could not have been any better. We found the Vanderbilt on Airbnb when looking for a unique wedding venue, visited it in January of 2023, and booked it instantly- didn’t even see another venue. As stated in previous reviews, Henrietta made the planning process as easy as possible. We communicated mainly via email, but she allowed us to come to the space as often as we needed (I think between both of our families we were there 3 times). She also provided a list of vendors that previous wedding parties had used at the Vanderbilt, which I used for our planner, tent company, shuttle company and photographer (all great). When it came time for the tasting, we were provided with an extensive menu of food and drinks curated by Matt. We were blown away by the food. As the wedding day approached, Henrietta was easy to communicate with and flexible. She helped us plan a thorough rainy day plan B, and was the bearer of good news when she called me 2 days prior to tell me the weather looked good and we were going with plan A. The weekend of the wedding was incredible. Our families stayed in the 8 rooms upstairs Friday and Saturday night. Henrietta and Matt were in early on Saturday to get everything prepared. Their team was incredible. After the ceremony, Henrietta greeted us with champagne and a congratulations. When cocktail hour ended and we realized we were so busy that we didn’t even eat our appetizers, Henrietta put together a plate for us and brought it over. I’ve heard from a number of guests that the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding, and I agree. It’s important to note that the staff was also FUN to have around. Bartenders and servers interacted with guests and kept the energy light and fun. The next morning, Matt prepared a great breakfast (much needed) for those staying at the Vanderbilt, even including some leftovers of our banana pudding dessert from the night before. Now let’s quickly talk about the space. The Vanderbilt Lakeside is the most unique space I’ve ever seen. Each room has its own personality and is decorated meticulously and beautifully. I only had to bring in decorations for the tables, as the venue itself was already perfect. The deck was a perfect fit for our 90-person dinner. The lawn, outdoor bar, and lawn games were a hit for those who wanted to chill out rather than dance. The Bar room was the perfect size for our musicians and a dance floor. The rooms upstairs are clean, all about the same size, and all have their own bathrooms to make for a comfortable stay. Overall, I cannot recommend the Vanderbilt enough. We’re racking our brains for an excuse to host another event there. Henrietta and Matt are incredible to work with!“

“I stopped here today to get lunch. I have been on this continent for 11 years and originally from Australia. This was the best focaccia and coffee I have had here!!!“

“Great atmosphere & amazing food“

“We hadn’t been here in many years. Glad we stopped in. Will be back..“

“Eat there all the time good price and good food“

“Burger to rave about. 👍👍👍“

“Our adult children, from Brooklyn and upstate, and I, were excited to plan a surprise birthday luncheon for their Dad and my husband. The atmosphere was nice enough, and our server, Cat, was outstanding! The drinks were nice but they ran out of a beer we ordered by 1:30 pm on Saturday. Otherwise, aming a party of six, we had 4 beers, 2 Juice Bombs, 2 Health Margaritas, a glass of Chardonnay, and 3 other drinks...a total of 2 drinks per person. To start we ordered a plate of raw oysters and deep fried artichokes. Both choices were fine. We also ordered 3 Salad Nicoises which were a huge disappointment and should have been renamed, A Small Smattering 0f Tiny Greens With A Hint Of Dried Tuna, Whole Intact Garlic Clove, a 3 Discolored Green Beans Marinated in Vinegare with 2 Baby Potatos. If you were envisioning a classic Salad Nicoise, buyer beware. A 3 ounce portion of seared medium rare tuna or oil packed canned tuna, together with hard boiled eggs, Nicoise olives, and tomatoes with vinagrette were missing in action. The salad appeared to have been pepared with an eye to the least amount of preoaration“

“I’d first like to state that we are local and go here all the time. I’ve just never taken the time to write a review, although the food is always delicious. But today was especially good. Our waiter customized a sandwich on the menu to accommodate my spicy food preference and it was so good! It will be what i order every time i go back! I just hope he gets a little shout out for the great service! Thanks so much and see you soon!“

“Delicious dinner with vegan and gf options, helpful staff, & a beautiful ambience made this a wonderful place for date night.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful lunch today! Our sandwiches were delicious and service was outstanding. We are looking forward to our next visit!!“

“Was great food and fun all day“

“Went for the first time today. Great atmosphere with friendly service!! Had coffee and cinnamon roll. Was very tasty. If you are a fan of motorcycles, coffee,good food, and bench racing check them out. We really enjoyed our time there and got to meet Ian and had a great chat with him. We will be back!!“

“Good food and drink with excellent service, for a fair price. Check it out!“

“Friday AM Garden Omelet, coffee GREAT! Thanks!“

“Always an amazing time!
A welcoming cozy pub vibe with cheerful and attentive staff!!
I fully recommend the BLT Wedge Salad it is to die for!!!
The angel wings with a dry rub seasoning FABULOUS

I love love love“

“We had our family Thanksgiving meal here today. Everything was perfect! The restaurant was very cozy, the service was fantastic and the food was very good! The baklava was incredible! Well done, Whitestone owners and staff!“

“Great place! Was shopping in Chatham, stopped in for a margarita (it’s Cinco de Mayo) met some really nice people!“

“THE BREAD IS AMAZING!!!!!“

“My husband and I had our “night before” wedding event here back in October. It was the best night and what an incredible start to our wedding weekend. Colleen was an amazing person to work with. She was super helpful with the menu and just going over all the small details. We had dinner first with just our immediate family members And then invited friends and more family after to join us for drinks in the beer garden. It was awesome!!! Thank you to everyone that assisted that night. The food, service, and atmosphere was great!“

“Carrie, just warm & welcome person. We arrived 1 hour before closing and she just opened her arms to Us. She didn't mention the time at all. She
Cared for Us as we were the first customer of the day.
We we're torn about the menu. We asked for suggestions, and she gave us plenty of things she liked. Carrie recommended The best items on the menu. It was great! Delicious! 🤤😋“

“Very good food. Alot to choose from. Specials every day.“