42 Best American Restaurants near Amherst

“This place is awesome! I live in Columbus but I get to the area often and I love going here. It has a really cool diner atmosphere, diner level pricing but super upscale level food. Every single thing I’ve ever had there is amazing, and there are some unique recipes that are great. Staff is always super friendly. Highly recommended!“

“My husband and I had a looooong day moving. Our server Aaliyah was freaking awesome getting us our drinks and we had quite a few refills but she was on top of everything. Really cool person and we're definitely going back! Thanks girl!“

“The food was worth the wait!!! Burgers were cooked to order perfectly and seasoned well. The quantity of sides were geneous. Chicken philly was juicy and very good. We went and they were very busy but luckily there is alot of seating, with that in mind the servers were very busy and did a great job.“

“Great service. Great food. Peaceful atmosphere.“

“Loved the nostalgic food. Friendly service and good prices. Convenient to the lake.“

“This is our favorite place to go for Breakfast! A friend of ours referred us here a few years ago and we haven’t stopped going there since. They have great service and great food. Such a friendly atmosphere and you can tell that they have so many repeat customers. That’s always a good sign! Highly recommend!“

“A good place to spend a quality time along your kids as well“

“Fantastic Atmosphere. It's a local Gem Hiding in Elyria. I Have not encountered any poor visits. Food is always good. They will hook you up with their seasonal beverages and entrée's. Tell them Sashi reccomended it.“

“We love their fresh salads from locally grown produce. I had the 1833 salad and it was delicious!“

“This place is AMAZING!!!!!! Hidden gem!!!! I'm so glad we stopped to eat here!!!! We ordered the brisket with Mac & cheese, mondo burger, and the chopchz Philly. EVERYTHING was delicious. The Mac & cheese was literally the BEST mac & cheese I've ever eaten at a restaurant. The brisket was GREAT!!!! Burger was cooked perfect. I brought the chop chopchz Philly home to my husband and he ate it COLD and still thought it was good!!!! The atmosphere was inviting, restaurant was clean, waitress was very friendly and attentive. We live outside of Toledo but whenever we are back out this way we will DEFINITELY stop by again!!!“

“I have eaten here a couple times and always great food. great service I definitely will be back.“

“📍 Flippin Jerry’s – Elyria, OH 🎶🔥🍔 Food truck vibes done right. With lights flashing, music playing, and the crew clearly having a blast, Flippin Jerry’s isn’t just a meal — it’s an experience. Here’s what we tried today (and LOVED): 🍔 Kickin Jerry Burger – 8.3/10 Wagyu beef. Pepper jack. Fried pickled jalapeños. CLE Campfire BBQ sauce. 🔥 This thing had heat, flavor, and balance. Every bite delivered a spicy, smoky punch. A seriously good burger. 🍟 Zippy Fries – Elevated fry game Hot, crisp, and tossed with garlic & parsley — way more than just a side. These fries hold their own. 🥤 Chocolate Malt Shake – Dessert MVP Rich, creamy, and dangerously drinkable. Almost grabbed a second. No regrets, just restraint. If you see this food truck around Elyria or the CLE area, do yourself a favor — go try it. Good food, good people, and a vibe that makes you want to hang out all day. 🍽️ Two food lovers, one page—justifying our epic food binges, one bite at a time. Follow along at @joeandjrkfoodreviews for mouthwatering meals, honest scores, and the best hidden gems you need to try. Come hungry.“

“Just visited here with my boyfriend tonight and we were the only people in the front dining room! The food was great and very great value. Feel like they are getting screwed because of the construction right there. Would have went past it myself if my boyfriend hasn’t been there before and pointed it out. Very much recommend. Will be back very soon. :)“

“I probably stop here 1 out of every 5 times I'm in Vermilion. Today my daughter wanted to go there for Mother's Day. No complaints here! Always so good. And always bringing home leftovers! The service is excellent as well. Do yourself a favor and stop!“

“Love everything about this place.“

“We visited last night for the first time. The staff was exceptional the food was amazing and very well coordinated on time. Very clean and cozy. First experience we would give it a 10 out of 10. We will definitely be return customer.“

“Had to eat out due to power outage. Cracker Barrel was first choice for a good meal being without power for five days. Had the Country Chicken dinner and thoroughly enjoyed. Toof off some of the stress. Thank you..“

“After a long day on the interstate, we walked across the parking lot of our hotel to eat at the Charleston, WV location recently. I didn't have high expectations, because some of the reviews weren't the greatest. My dinner was outstanding, and I want everyone to know that! My pork steak was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The green beans and house chips were nicely seasoned and delicious. Ordered apple nachos for dessert, quite good, but next time (and there will be a next time) I will ask them to substitute the pita chips with an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream...“

“Came here for st Patty's day the food was delicious and the lucky leporachans were fantastic I will have to come back for my birthday in August“

“Great steak that melts in your mouth! Owner has awesome personality as well. Will be back for sure!!“

“Everyone who can act like an adult is welcome here! Great food and support of Veterans!“

“Yummy! Me and my hubby stopped in after our appointments today. Had a delicious breakfast. I got corned beef hash, sunny side up egg and he got chopped steak and eggs and we split some pancakes 🥞. Everything was cooked to perfection, flavorful and great price. Waitress was a sweetheart too! This is the type of place we both grew up eating at with our grandparents. Hope to bring our kids with us in the future one day. Happy customers!“

“We drove from Sandusky, Ohio to have breakfast here. We travel all over for breakfast. price was ok, online says cheaper than what it is when you get there. it is $1.50 extra for the sausage patties. my son loves biscuits and gravy, he tried to take a bite and it had no flavor. my bacon was so over cooked it crumbled. the home fries where hot, but tasted like bland boiled potatoes. and there was something in my food I had no idea what it is. waitress noticed we didn't eat anything except the toast and my husband drank his coffee. the waitress was ok, she did adjust my bill. I ended up paying $25 for 2 pieces of toast and a cup of coffee.“

“They’re consistently amazing, but I tried the crab cake appetiser tonight and I’m blown away! Truly excellent. They’ve got the kindest staff and best service. I tend to go for the same things (fried egg sandwich or smoked salmon BLT) more often than not, but I’ve never had a meal that is anything less than scrumptious even when I branch out!“

“Was a wonderful experience. They need to paint the place to bring it back to life a bit and get a sign that lights agian for appearances. Otherwise super kool little place and glad we can support local businesses! Food was very good and Peanut Butter Malt was excellent! Would recommend for anyone wanting a retro drive up experience“

“It’s the best pizza and wings around here. If I ever sold my house I would include smokin joes delivery in the listing. Also the chicken and jojo meals are great for dinner when you need a fast meal.“

“Whitney was our server. she was very polite and the service was outstanding!!“

“Food was good, but the temperature in there is ridiculous. With all the business you have, I think you can afford central air. Definitely won't go again in the Summer.“

“Ordered food for pickup, last time was told to grab the order from a table no problem at all. Went again recently and did the same thing but was rudely stopped by waiter/waitress and told I'm not aloud back there but i wasn't in the back of anything was just doing what i was advised to do like last visit. Didn't like the way i was approach and would've been nice to have signage placed about how to obtain online orders. Not sure if I'll be returning because of staff“

“Great service, bar tenders and owner are always amazing. Also pool tables are in great shape and have ample room without being crowded with bar tables and people.“

“Lunch today was great ! Very tasty food , sorry we waited so long , will definitely be there for breakfast soon! 😋Need more advertising to get the word out“

“Great breakfast and dinner love chris' restaurant“

“Great wings great bartender and nice atmosphere!“

“Good drinks,food & SERVICE“

“Great food, friendly staff and super service. Please help support our areas small businesses.“

“The food was amazing here i got the classic Buffalo wings with four cheese mac n cheese with applewood smoked bacon and i got the dirty berry blast mountain dew fountain drink all and all i would come here again also i recommend getting what i got, also we got served right away the waiters are nice all and all this place is so good“

“We ate there over the weekend... i had the roast beef sandwich... it was awful.... roast beef was tough on two hard pieces of bread and the mashed potatoes weren't good no taste... don;t waste your money plenty of other places that have goof food.“

“Mouth watering and friendly service 🤤🍕“

“Our server Lisa was amazing. It was very busy but she was on top of everything. Our drinks and food came out very fast and she was so attentive with refills and sides. She was also very nice and informative. Best experience I’ve had at a restaurant. She deserves a raise“

“Food is excellent, as well as the service. Ask for David he will take great care of you!“

“My husband and I arrived just before closing on a Sunday night. The staff was incredibly kind---even welcomed us with a smile.
Our server was Melissa. She was attentive and and treated us as if it was the beginning of her shift. I am now re-evaluating how I approach my employment. I finished my meal inspired to do a better job where I work---and most of all, to be more kind.
Thank you to all of those working on a Sunday night February 23, 2025.“