9 Best American Restaurants near Potsdam

“We made it just in time. They had a fantastic selection in the case and even accommodated us before starting clean up for evening dining with a delicious to go lunch. Best food we have had in a very long time. Everything we purchased was exquisite. We can not wait to come back!“

“Best Tiger Shrimp Pasta Primavera I have ever had. It was just perfect. Plus… our waitress was A+++.“

“From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by the quaint dining room, and our waiter greeted us like old friends. He was charming and very knowledgeable. He explained taste profiles for the different wines and recommended the best Pinot Noir I’ve ever had. The food was fabulous; every bite was perfect! The steak was perfectly cooked; the frites were crispy and soft, yummy! The chef took time out of her very busy kitchen to charm us with her enthusiasm and the history of the restaurant.
Thank you, Chris, owner of the Hot Box sauna house, for recommending 1844 Restaurant. We will definitely add it to our annual visit to the area.“

“Hadn't been here in a month or so. A friend & myself stopped in. My friend order a BLT & I got a Swiss Mushroom Burger. Both came with fries. I asked for medium rare to rare and the waitress said that was fine. But it came as medium well or well done. Since I ordered waffle fries & was not told they were $1 more(which was not a big deal) The burger was tasty and big. Just wish it had been rare like I asked. If they couldn't do it, I would have requested something else. I didn't say anything to the waitress as its the cooks fault. All in all the food is good & we will be back, but no burger.“

“Ordered easily online Thursday, picked it up and they even offered my fiancé help to carry it to the car! Great service, food was amazing and would absolutely recommend the Sirloin Tips! 🙂“

“If you are looking for fantastic food, speedy service, and a great atmosphere in Potsdam, Maxfields is the place to be.
From the second we arrived, the service was impressive. We only had to sit down for maybe two or three minutes before a waitress practically ran across the restaurant to seat us without delay. Once seated, our waitress was incredibly nice, kind, and lightning-fast with getting everything we needed throughout the entire meal.
I ordered the fish tacos, and they were outstanding—juicy, served on soft, nice corn tortillas, and loaded with generous portions of fresh, well-cooked fish. You definitely get a great amount of food for what you pay. Beyond the meal, the atmosphere really completes the experience. We sat outside looking right over the river, which provided a relaxed, picturesque backdrop and an overall awesome vibe.
To say this place was a breath of fresh air would be an understatement—it was 100 times better than The Lobster House in Norwood. Where The Lobster House feels like entering a gloomy, dimly lit room of impending doom with speed-of-a-snail service and food that belongs in a biology lab, Maxfields actually knows how to treat its guests and serve exceptional meals.
This place is a thousand percent better than The Lobster House and easily one of the best restaurants in town. I highly recommend eating here!“

“This is my go to place in Potsdam for getting work done, an amazing cup of coffee, and a great atmosphere.“

“Been driving by this restaurant for years now stop for the first time today had the best food ever they're smashed hamburger meats fresh hamburger meat it was great their fries were awesome everything was hot delicious my favorite sandwich that I had was the French dip it was just tender and delicious bathrooms with spotless and the waitress was sweet as can be and she was right on the money highly recommend this place for the food was unbelievably delicious and their coffee tasted like coffee not dishwater“

“Please note that any comments made prior to July 2024 pertain to the prior owner. We hope you’ll stop in and see the changes for yourself. We still have the coldest beer, a friendly atmosphere, and are now offering great food- check the website or Kathy’s posts to see what we offer.“