48 Best American Restaurants near South Salem

“I happen to stumble across this place on my way home from an event in New Canaan. Service was amazing everyone was so warm, welcoming, and attentive! I ordered the steak off the specials menu with the side of risotto it was hands down one of the top three steaks I’ve had.Definitely recommend“

“I love the Horse and Hound Inn. I grew up 1mile from it. they have great people working here. Sue Val’s the owner is a mother to me/friend. i highly recommend the Horse and Hound Inn!!!“

“Had a lovely dinner with my wife. Mid-week and late so it wasn't super crowded and the noise level was low, service was attentive, and the food was excellent. We each had nightly specials, she the lobster ravioli and I a short rib over mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts with bacon sprinkled over. Both of us left very happy.“

“love it .kind,friendly staff,GREAT specials,creative ,yummmy.(easy to park)“

“Wonderful atmosphere, very pleasant staff and great food!“

“I had a group of 15 people for my husband’s 60th birthday. We had a private room, the staff friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious! The portions were huge, everyone took home leftovers, plenty of food for two meals. Very reasonably priced! Highly recommend.“

“Excellent dining experience in Danbury, CT“

“always welcoming - love them all❣️“

“Such an adorable place and the food was so delicious! Great ambiance! Lovely hostess and waitstaff“

“Awesome old school bar-style burgers done right! You can tell they care and use quality ingredients. Cheeseburger with caramelized onions, pickles, and their house sauce (it’s kinda like a chipotle mayo) is the perfect combo. The staff and owners are as nice as can be too.“

“we had a party here and thanks to Helen and staff, it was amazing and affordable! Highly recommend!“

“Everything! The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable!“

“Love the Sycamore drive-in! We started getting mostly car hop service when the pandemic hit but we’ve inside a few times before that. Staff is great, always friendly, food is great! We’ve tried many things on the menu, from hamburgers to breakfast sandwiches to salads and always good!“

“I went to Whitlock's a couple of weekends ago and had the absolute best meal. I ordered the French dip and it was mouthwatering good. My server's name was Tisha and she was honestly one of the best server's I've ever meet. Her smile light up the room and she went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were happy from the time I walked in, to the time we left. I would recommend Whitlock's to anyone who hasn't been.“

“Great food, great people!“

“Food was exceptional and our server Santiago was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience for us!!“

“Had lunch today with my sister and daughter Had the pear walnut salad with blackened scallops One of my favorites Unfortunately today the scallops were overcooked like little rubber balls“

“Around CT & NY Elm reliably holds its place with Pound Ridge, L’escale, Skittleman, Union League, plus honesty the coolest professional staff, blessed to have Elm 🌳..“

“Have had dinner at The Arch previously each time everything was tasty and prepared well. My wife who's very particular was more than satisfied. In June my wife and I had our wedding at The Arch. We Highly Recommend , Zennel and his staff are professional. The chef definitely knows his way around the kitchen. The food, from appetizers, to desert, everything, was delicious. The entrees were perfect, the short ribs were to die for, no knife necessary. Our chocolate on chocolate wedding cake was incredible.“

“Exceptional dining experience. Our party of eleven showed up on a very busy day and The Barn Door never skipped a beat. Food:A+, Service :A+, Friendliness of Staff:A+. If you plan to dine in the Ridgefield/Redding area area, the Barn Door is where you want to go. Ron & Denise Mangano Essex“

“The burgers are fabulous!!! We love the atmosphere too!“

“We hadn't made a reservation but Lucia was super accommodating. We love eating here as it has a bustling vibe, like a New York bistro. Food, as always outstanding and atmosphere first class. Cannot wait to return.“

“great food, location and service“

“great food great staff great wine“

“Delicious food and excellent service! Extremely courteous staff! A wonderful experience“

“We met some friends here to watch football and grab something to eat. The food was really good. It was a little loud but of course it was football so that was okay. Our waitress was excellent. Great place to stop for a quick bite in Danbury.“

“This is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is terrific, the owner is a great guy, and the prices are reasonable. I love taking my family there. We can always have a healthy and delicious meal. If you have not been, your should definitely try it.“

“Love, love, love this place. They are constantly changing up the menu. Awesome food. The carrot ginger soup this past week was amazing! Always look forward to weekend food!“

“Everything I had here was really good. Everything from the guacamole to the cheesesteak. My only wish is that they served the waffle fries with everything! Great uplifting atmosphere as well.“

“I used to go here quite often many moons ago, but for some reason haven't been there in quite a while. But was meeting an old friend who lives in New Caanan, and we chose this place. I opted for the Fish-n-Chips which was pretty tasty, but somewhat oily. But I ate every bit of it. The atmosphere is very "dive" bar ish, which is a bit of a charm in itself. We were able to eat our food and enjoy a couple of beers with some good conversation without them trying to turn over the table. After all these years CSE still has tasty food, and I'm sure I'll be back.“

“fantastic food hands down“

“Been coming here for a decade at this point, any time I am visiting family I stop in. This time I finally tried the Pickle Wings, and they were amazing! They fell right off the bone and were seasoned perfectly. Such a great vibe in there too!“

“Great… just like it’s been for going on 50 years!!“

“The vegan taco and short rib hot bun. YUM! Great selection of tap beer as well. Staff was stop on. Will be going back👍“

“Love the LA Fit wrap, of course on a habanero tortilla. Great soups, too. All around a great option for a quick lunch.“

“Best place ever ! Food is fabulous !!“

“We had a party of 7 and they handled it seamlessly.

They treated the kids like gold.

I had the sizzlin' chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas w/the Southwest eggrolls...DELICIOUS.

Good coffee too.“

“Here for a wedding. Wedding and bar service, app service was outside in a beautiful setting. Service was slightly understaffed. Dinner was inside and served buffet style, which often leaves much to be desired. Not this time, it was superb. Halibut was perfectly cooked as was everything else. Sauces were delicious as well.
It was a beautiful occasion and the Benjamin complemented the event.“

“Amazing wings !!! Pickles are yummy!!“

“Fun, energetic bar with great margaritas and modern Mexican cuisine. The menu has traditional flavors but with some fun spins on preparation & presentation.The staff was friendly and attentive.It’s a great upbeat place that will be perfect destination as the weather gets nicer and we can enjoy the outdoor space.“

“❗️Tina at Burger Barn was the Best👍😉. Good burger & onions rings! Great service and atmosphere…nice music and volume just right for table talk. Super place❣️“

“Great Local place! Great food & service“

“Everything was excellent, far exceeding our expectations. Cocktails were fantastic. The cheeseburger from the kids menu was a proper burger cooked exactly to medium. They did not skimp there which impressed me. The fries were easily some of the best fries I've ever had. Service was friendly and timely. Would definitely come back again.“

“I love burgers & tots w chilis 🥰“

“Excellent all the way around!“

“We absolutely love Chucks. The food is consistently fantastic. Tommy is always incredibly friendly and good with kids. Rocky is a wonderful server and takes great care of us each time we come. I truly could not ask for a better experience dining out with my family.“

“We went for the second time on a Wednesday where they have the tasting menu with wine pairings and it was exquisite but a couple of the portions were very small, especially the scallops. But we look forward to doing it again well on the next special occasion.“

“Very enjoyable experience dining at the Cheesecake Factory recently. It was a pleasant atmosphere and experience overall. I did not have to wait long for a table and the food arrived quickly after placing my order. The server was attentive and considerate. I look forward to dining here again soon!“