50 Best American Restaurants near Waterford

“the food and portion size was amazing“

“We went to Norrine's for dinner last night and it's definitely a "do over"! I got the stacked fried haddock. It's out of this world! Our waitress Kathy was very accommodating and very funny. We never laughed so hard!Our entire dining party was impressed with everything. Kudos to the chef. We will be back! Five Star for sure!“

“delicious food and amazing atmosphere. I love this oasis, it is a lively place with elegance and still peaceful for business meetings“

“I love Metro 7 Diner! Always a great meal, fantastic service & super friendly. Thank you!“

“We ordered food from Friendly's, 120 Hoosick St, Troy Plaza, Troy, NY 12180 through Grubhub+. (Grubhub is a free benefit for having Amazon Prime).

The three Honey BBQ Chicken
Supermelts were delicious. The bowl of clam chowder, onion rings and Mac & Cheese side were excellent.“

“I just ordered take out from there and everything was phenomenal. My family was pleasantly pleased as well.“

“Very lovely owners. Husband and I stopped in for a bite to eat. It was our first time in as we try local spots and very glad we did! Small clean little cafe and the service was exceptional. Very friendly service and I even had to ask a patron what she had ordered because it looked so good! Good portions and prices. We will have to give lunch a try next time.“

“This is the best food in Troy. Everytime I go the food is absolutely amazing and ive never ordered the same thing twice, because I want to try everything! The owners really care about quality, great flavor, and their customers and they show it in every dish. The coffee is also really great, coffee cake and raspberry white chocolate are my go tos. The line should be out the door every day! The owners are also the nicest people, I usually see Joey when I go in and he is so friendly and really want to make every experience you have great. Skip the long line across the street and have the best breakfast youve ever tasted, everything on the menu is delicious !“

“had a lovely lunch there and enjoyed all the amazing food and drinks. Definitely recommend“

“lovely atmosphere with delicious gourmet American cuisine. it was a lovely new year dinner. staff very friendly“

“The best cocktails in Albany! (Get the Capital City Renewal!) I had the best birthday dinner there tonight. Thanks to the team for making it special. The appetizers were incredible!“

“Great food and great staff and service.“

“My sisters and I went there to try it out and we had an amazing experience! The staff was so friendly. Our food was delicious! We will definitely be going back!!! The owner even came over and said hello!“

“Great local restaurant. Food and service always excellent! One of our favorite local restaurants. Good luck and continued success!!“

“The food was sooo good! excellent service by our waiter. Will return!“

“Great place! Great food, Great atmosphere! really can not go wrong! flavorful, tasteful, and just all around fantastic! highly recommend to people!“

“Always excellent food, service and friendly too. Highly recommend you trying as it will become a fast favorite.“

“I still can't believe I get cured from breast cancer after 2yrs with the help of Dr MOMOH I must confess is a life restorer, Follow him and order for cure in any kind of disease.“

“Diana, Will (newbie), Abby did a wonderful job of making the after wedding brunch 6/21/26 smooth with the overflow of guests. My sincerest gratitude for your hospitality and service with the sudden influx of guests all at once 🙌🏻 WELL DONE!!!“

“beautiful venue with great food“

“Good food, clean, friendly staff,decent prices.“

“We used Ted’s for our work picnic and what a hit it was. Jon arrived on time, set up quickly and everyone enjoyed the custom menu he set up for us! Top tier communication as well as service and of course food. We can’t wait to have Ted’s back next year!!“

“What an amazing restaurant in Downtown Albany with a lovely art deco atmosphere. Elegant and sophisticated. The food is far above anything else. quality and large quantity“

“The meat sauce imo is the best in the cap region“

“Food is amazing! Also the employees are very nice! Thanks for all you do!!“

“Always enjoy Martel’s! Miss them at the Teletheater!“

“Some of my co-workers brought me out to The Copper Crow for my birthday! It was a wonderful experience. • Nice host, prompt seating. • Attentive and knowledgeable server. • Extensive draft, cocktail & mocktail list. • Great food, good portions, cooked well. • Excellent desserts. I look forward to going back.“

“We had dinner tonight dinner was delicious and tour server Gilberto was outstanding we did not need to ask him for anything he was one of the best servers we have seen in a long time the food was cooked to perfection“

“I tried their seitan wings. Super yummy!“

“We (six of us) loved our dinners at Smiths earlier this month and our waiter, Jeff, did a superb job for a busy night after a Cohoes Music Hall show. Appetizers were also excellent and we enjoyed them at that fantastic bar!!“

“The hot dogs are the best“

“Always friendly service, great options on the menu (they make custom changes), happy hour specials, and they have a great event schedule! Don’t forget to come in for your birthday- wings or clams or n the house!!! When we go for a birthday celebration we always get deer off the menu and get drink specials as well!!! I would suggest the Eggplant stack but ask for the Lisa Special- pesto instead of marinara!!! It’s absolutely to die for!!!“

“I was introduced to this deli when my mother-in-law was in a rehab facility and had a craving for a turkey sandwich. She loved their sandwiches and desserts that now when she is back living at home in Colonie we travel to the deli and get lunch for our family. Service, food and culture are always great! Highly recommend this deli.“

“Naughter’s is a great place to get breakfast the morning after a night out, for first date, catching up with an old friend, or brunch with your mom.

Everything is priced well and the food is always so yummy. I love looking around at all the art while waiting for the food to come to the table.

Favorite breakfast spot in Troy!!“

“great food and I had a turkey wrap“

“First time here in a very cold evening, it’s like on the back of a building, there’s a park in front of the store, and across the street from it is a huge building with a clock on top that could be an old train terminal.
The chef was really friendly and the chicken sandwich meal was delicious, my daughter was a picky eater, and she just killed that sandwich, the chicken was crispy and tender inside, it was so food, since it’s a cold day we didn’t bother to order ice cream pops, we will definitely come back with friends and visit this eatery again.“

“Threat place to entertain. All staff treat you like family. The food is plentiful warm or cold as needed and delicious You will never be sorry you went“

“Great professional service by Delia. she was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. good food quality and large portions. I'll be back.“

“Great Food“

“best mac n cheese in Albany! they treat you like family. the food and kindness will soothe your soul and you'll keep coming back.“

“We first visited Troy Botanical Garden for the KPop Demon Hunters event and completely fell in love—with the food, the atmosphere, and the people. Since then, we’ve been coming back often, excited to try new dishes while still enjoying our favorites. One of our favorite parts is taking a peaceful walk on the garden trails after lunch—such a perfect way to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The interior space feels warm, welcoming, and full of good energy every time we visit. Princess is truly a ray of light—her kindness and positivity always bring a smile to our faces and make each visit even more special. This place has quickly become a favorite, and we’re always happy to return.“

“Great service and food! Friendly staff and great portions“

“My husband and I had such a great dining experience last night. The appetizers were amazing. The halibut was delicious and my husband loved the tuna special. We thoroughly enjoyed the staff and wish I had been able to try the pear flambé but I was just too full. Looks like we need to come back next Saturday!“

“Great service by Jack! Great burgers and cheesesteak sandwiches! Definitely recommend!“

“Great food and service. They had no problem changing a menu item to leave out the garlic. [allergy]“

“Fun place to hang out, whether you play golf or not, it's so much more than that. Great food, great vibes!“

“Its date night , so we stopped for dinner before the STYX concert and our waiter Shawn ( Sean?) was superb ! Ordered a Peach Bellini that was dynamite ! Like a frozen dessert ! Hubby had a pineapple mule that was stupendous also . The fish tacos were very good ...texture and taste were spot on . The fish and chips were excellent . The fried fish was delightfully light , not heavy . The coleslaw was bland but everything else was yummy . And finally, we had to get dessert . Decided on pineapple upside down cheesecake . Absolutely fabulously delicious!“

“I eat there alot. they never disappoint me. food & service is always on point“

“My parents started taking me here since I was only enough to remember. Now as an adult I use it to catch up with good friends and eat my favorite foods with such good prices! prices! I even introduced a few to this classic spot and they always ask when we're going back. Food that always hit the spot-5 Stars every time.“

“Great old school dinner. They have it figured out. The food price and quality is right where it needs to be. Service is great. It takes a minute to get the food to the table but that's fine. Everyone is in a freaking hurry today and there is nothing wrong with sitting at the table and enjoying each other's company. It's an older establishment. Some may call it old but there is a certain charm to the old school dinner i believe goes unappreciated today. Sit down and have a meal with people and take your time“