45 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!“

“Stopped in for dinner on a road trip from Michigan to NY. Conveniently located off Route 2 with plenty of parking. Service was excellent. Hubby had walleye and I had perch. Both were excellent. Came with soup, salad, veg and potato. Would definitely recommend.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“📍 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.“

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

“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. :)“

“Love everything about this place.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The Feve in Oberlin is a restaurant and a bar. The food is good, and the service is quick. When we arrived, we got a table right away even though the place was filled up. The sign said we should seat ourselves. A group was leaving, and we sat down even though the table hadn't been cleaned yet.

Our server came by promptly, cleaned our table, and brought our menus. Our orders came sooner than I expected, and the food was quite good. Monday is discount burger night, and we all had burgers.

The Feve has art by local artists. I've included pictures of some of the art. There's table seating and bar seating.

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There's a single person unisex rest room.

I recommend The Feve.“

“The food is fantastic. We ordered Thanksgiving meals and everything was wonderful.“

“First time eating here. Way too hot to cook today. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the friendliness of our server. - #9. She is the most personable young lady. Even working in these ungodly high temps, it was service with a smile.. Will definitely be back and will be looking for server # 9. Don't see a lot of young people willing to do the work ! She busted her butt for her customers.“

“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.“

“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..“

“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.“

“I wanted to reach out and share how much I enjoyed my recent visit to your restaurant. After searching for local BBQ, my intuition led me to your establishment, and it certainly did not disappoint.

The food was hot, fresh, and served in a timely manner. The bacon was exceptional, and the grilled cheese brisket was truly mouth-watering. As a local food guide, I was also very impressed by the family-friendly atmosphere, the professional staff, and the cleanliness of the restaurant.

You definitely earned a five-star rating from me, and I look forward to returning soon to try more of your menu.“

“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.“

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

“Good drinks,food & SERVICE“

“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“

“Everything about Woodstock is outstanding, especially the food!“

“Great wings great bartender and nice atmosphere!“

“All great sit down experiences always start with staff, their attitude, and the help they offer when someone like me is being picky 😀, no matter the establishment. Our server HOPE from last night is the best example of exactly that. Great attitute, amazing service which of course made the night very enjoyable.“

“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.“

“Went to The Mystic Belle river cruise in Vermilion today with a group. We had 22 go on the boat at 10 and myself and 4 others went on the 11:00 boat. The first group went to Quacker Steak and us 5 went after at noon. Furst group was eating. We sat at 1 table and Chelsey L was our server. She came to our table and took our drink orders. After bringing the drinks we were ready to order. During the time she eas professional yet friendly. She has a great personality. I was joking around with her and she had some good responses.
Of the 22 in the first group, not sure how many tables she waited on, but I'm sure it was most.
The food was good. I recommend this Quacker Steak. And, I recommend you ask if Chelsey L, is working and if you can get her as your server. You won't regret it.“

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

“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!“

“One day with my family tonight and the girls took our drinks then came back and said I am not your waitress but she will be back soon so the waitress is taking care of everybody else except us. We waited over 15 minutes and then I asked to speak to the manager because I was tired of waiting. I was gonna pay for my drinks and she said sure and I said I shouldn’t even be paying for these drinks as long as I waited, she was like OK I’ll take care of it. Very rude lady. Very very rude and I’ve been going there for a long time. See me again“

“We are not frequent flyers to Applebees but we went last week & had a good experience so we decided to go again. Tonight our waitress Rebecca went above & beyond as I can be a tough please I have a lot of requests & special orders well Rebecca came to our table with a smile & asking use with enthusiasm what we would like to drink I was kind of taken back because these days service with a smile is lacking but not with Rebecca she was all smiles & happy to get & fill all my requests as she was serving a lot of other guests. She did so with a smile! She also made sure to keep checking to make sure we were happy & everything was good. Food was on!! It was delicious! We are impressed ! We will be back for sure.“