50 Best American Restaurants near Fairport Harbor

“Great food, fast delivery and great prices!! Highly recommend“

“Loved our visit, great unique meal. and loved all our selections. Small intimate place with a wonderful menu.“

“It was our first time at this restaurant and it won’t be our last! Absolutely gorgeous views, Friendly staff with great food &drinks!“

“Tiffany was a wonderfully attentive server. The food was good Atmosphere amazingly comfortable“

“Fantastic Happy hour Great food“

“went there today for the first time and took my 6-year-old daughter she had an order a fries and a lot of ketchup. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger with a rosemary aioli and truffle fries and that was amazing my burger was cooked to my liking that I requested and my husband got the Philly steak with normal fries and he loved that love this for my first try and I will be coming back I definitely love how they have the big chess board outside and they also have a deck of cards on the table and it was fun to teach my daughter how to play Go fish with a normal deck instead of a kid deck.. she had a lot of fun and occupied her time while they were cooking our food I give a four and a half out of five definitely coming back soon“

“Excellent first timer experience! WOW! Great service! Awesome burgers. 😘“

“Great food, drinks and service.“

“We bombarded the Solon location with a large party ( more than 10) and when I tell you everything from the initial greeting until we bid farewell was AMAZING!!! The food was PHENOMENAL and our server Ty… HE DID THAT! The staff prepared each meal perfectly and not one of us had any complaints!! Thank you all for being so accommodating! And Mr. King ( the manager) he was totally hands on as well as I think her name was Renee another manager . We will so be back!!!“

“Yesterday was a Sunday, I worked all day. On top of it, my Jeep had a flat and it was late on a Sunday so no shops were open. I hadn't had the chance to go grocery shopping because I worked overtime last week because its Birthday Season/Holiday Season. So decided to doordash dinner because i was starving. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with Mayo on it. First there was no bacon. How do you forget to put bacon on a bacon cheeseburger? The burger was blackened burnt.Then there was no Mayo on it, and usually that wouldn't bother me cuz it's a condiment that is usually in most people's fridges, except mine, because I hadn't gone grocery shopping. I can't eat a dry burger. Needless to say I went to bed hungry last night. May I add I work in healthcare and we're in an active covid outbreak. I was so exhausted and work has been so stressful, that this whole ordeal literally made me cry tears. I felt defeated and I was looking forward to chowing down that burger. The most upsetting part was how much my food cost, and the prices are hiked on doordash. I can't wrap my head around how careless the cook obviously was.“

“Where do I start ? Came for dinner Wednesday night and then came for dinner Thursday again. That should say something . I’m beyond impressed by the Staff and the establishment, it beyond exceeded my expectations. We have a lot of fine dining in the Poconos region with some higher end restaurants and this place exceeded them. The quality of the food is superior. Take a look at some of the pics of the food we ordered. Ended up meeting Sean the head chef and impressed how he runs his kitchen , everything goes with the flow . Make sure you make a reservation :) we ended up not making one and we got seated over looking the kitchen and it was the best place. You see all the action. Can’t wait to come back from Poconos. Maciej & Justin Macs Wholesales“

“great ambiance, superior food!“

“Our first time here, about 1:30 there were a few people and a few more came in after we did. Our waitress came over immediately and was very friendly. The restaurant is clean. A fairly extensive menu and they serve breakfast and lunch all day. I had an omelette my husband had a burger and we both enjoyed our meals. Good value for the money as well“

“outstanding buffet!! i did my first ever buffet food stream here and the food, atmosphere, and service were the best! Stephanie was the best and extremely cool with me sharing the experience live. the biscuits and gravy and eggs beni were my favorite! thick gravy and perfectly cooked eggs. I'd recommend this to anyone who hasn't been here yet!!“

“S.O.S. was perfect! Staff was very friendly. I'll recommend and I'll be back!“

“the Burek is amazing! I love the cheesecake they have.“

“Long time customer from when they took over the yesterdays restaurant. Years ago it was much better. The spaghetti was really a bolognese sauce that was AMAZING and would have been a $20 plate in other restaurants. That was 20 years ago. When they went to a marinara I asked why? And the owner told me no one would order it with the name bolognese lol. And they wanted a simple marinara sauce. Oh well. The rest of the menu started to suffer some when they started to open more restaurants. They started to not give a dinner roll when they use too, less stuff on a simple side salad. Saving a penny here and there. I know others that feel the same way. Mary's is still a good place. Fast service, always seem friendly lol. But it use to be very very good. Breakfasts are always great. Not much to change there. But some things show the cut backs to seemingly fund more restaurant. We use to go far more often then now. But we still go, and still happy with everything. But if you are a long term customer you saw the changes. Scale of 5 stars I would have gave it a solid 5 before. And I am a TOUGH grader on things as you can tell. Now about a 3.75. Service 4.75 Price 4.50 Food 3.00 I place a heavier value on the food as it is the real reason people go to a restaurant. TO EAT. Madison and Geneva is better to have them for sure. But we have so few good restaurants. What we need is a good deli. Not sure why but everything is pizza or fast foods or Italian. I would suggest a couple new things on the menu. Thank you for your contribution to our community. Tom“

“We had the most wonderful experience dining at Austin's Grill. It is about 70 miles from home but being in town for the weekend Idecided we need to check this out. 5 Stars! The accommodations were clean, our server came to our table almost immediately to offer us drinks and appetizers. We ordered a cocktail each and people watched until our salads arrived. Thankfully we were not rushed. The service 5 stars. I had the huge chicken alreado which was delicious and my dining partner ordered the Chicken Pacata which you could cut with a feather. Absolutely delicious. The ambiance was superb, we were able to carry on a conversation without yelling actoss the table. Fine restaurant, 5 stars! I highly recommend Austin's Grill and hope to frequent quite often when I am in the area. Mark Meyers/Erie PA“

“I’m driving cross-country from California to New Hampshire and I feel so lucky that I stumbled upon this absolute gem! The restaurant’s atmosphere is lovely, everyone was incredibly welcoming, and the food was delicious! I definitely will make a point of stopping back in when I’m in town again!“

“Recently, I visited The Original Hotdog Factory with a group of friends. There were menu options for any dietary needs. I ordered the Factory Loaded Fries! They would best be described as a chili dog over fries. The chili was absolutely delicious and the serving size was enough for 2! I highly recommend this restaurant for the variety of food, numerous options, serving size, flavor, and freshness! You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to visit again.?

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is conveniently located in the food court at Great Lakes Mall. Fortunately, the tables can be moved to accommodate individuals who require the use of wheelchairs or other equipment.“

“Great atmosphere, amazing drink selections, food was good and our waitress Gabby was awesome!“

“This was the first time at RHG. Food was good and service good. I was turned off by the dirty concrete floor of the outside patio especially around the bar area... it was black from years of foot traffic. If it were cleaned it would be more attractive in my opinion.“

“We started coming when the Mentor store first opened we’ve been here every weekend sense. The people and food keep us coming back“

“Nice patio area. Reasonable prices and large menu selection.“

“We had such a great time playing there!! Great crowd and friendly service toward the Pawn Band.“

“My boyfriend and I stopped in while on a short road trip to Erie and have nothing but good things to say after our experience. From the start, we were seated and greeted by two very friendly staff members. Another waitress subbed in for our orders and helped us decide on which burgers to get which were both stellar choices. The draft menu was on point, appetizers did not disappoint and the main course trumped any burger restaurant we had ever visited. At the end, another waitress grabbed our bill and card in passing for payment and it felt like everyone there was a team. 10/10, zero complaints, only 5 stars for days and we were in and out in 1 hour flat.“

“Haven’t been to JT’s Diner for about two years. Thought we’d give it a try as we remembered it being good at their previous location. We were very disappointed in our breakfasts. My crisp bacon was burnt to a crisp with burnt taste upon first bite. Our home fries used to be excellent “sliced” potato’s, but yesterday came as mush and the scrambled eggs were not even cut….just folded like an omelet. Coffee was good and hot, as in the past. For $20.53 I expected better. Don’t think I would return.“

“Fantastic lunch with a great friend! couldn't decide between a couple items so the waitress suggested their Toofer - basically a soup and sandwich. I got the Seafood Bisque cup and a half Ruben sandwich. Both tasted great and waitress was spot on (there when we needed her and not there when we didn't need her). I'll definitely go back and try other menu options! RECOMMEND!“

“The food was absolutely delicious, our waitress was wonderful, everything was brought out very quickly. But, if anyone from the restaurant sees this, the music in the waiting area was WAAYY too loud. Once we got to our table it wasn't too bad, but in the waiting area we couldn't even talk to each other.“

“Just had an amazing BBQ Chicken Wrap, its not just Hot Dogs! and the Ice Cream after was so good“

“We had the best day watching The Buckeyes at The Wild Goose! One of our sons lives in Willoughby & the other son & his wife live in Shaker Heights. Fav spot for our kids but our first time. The pizzas, onion rings & buffalo dip were amazing! Outstanding selection of beers. Loved the atmosphere. Charming but lots of TVs as well. Can’t say enough about the staff!!! Outstanding service & so friendly! Cant wait to come back!“

“Cocktails were perfect. We were served by Adam, and he was extremely attentive to our needs, and then some. Great service. Will definitely return again.“

“This was the 1st time eating here & won't be the last!!Cafe was packed but only had a short wait & well worth it. Food was delivered fresh & hot, waitress very attentive. All employees were friendly, perfessional & smiling. Even the owner was busting tables & friendly.“

“Amazing amazing amazing! One of the best dinners I've ever had. I hope that banana cream pie is a staple. it was heavenly.“

“Our service Sawyer was absolutely fantastic. Our food came out quick && hot. The portions are huge. The appetizers are enough for a meal itself! We got the pulled pork nachos, chili cheese loaded fries, burnt end tips with Mac n cheese && cornbread. My fiancé got the fish dinner with Mac n cheese and coleslaw. Our entire bill was $68!“

“Thank you so much to Greg & staff for a wonderful Celebration of Life Party for my Mother in law. Staff was friendly & fast & the food was wonderful! I would definitely recommend having a party again at The Stadium!“

“The owner lets A and B teams play against the C team, Takes the fun away. We’ll have to find a new place to play. To bad since we’ve been playing for 3 years now. Food and service is great.“

“Great selections and knowledgeable staff.“

“Hayden was a fabulous and super sweet server! She mixed up a dipping sauce that went deliciously with my sweet potato fries. Great place to eat at :)“

“A small quiet place with some of the best food you’ll ever have. I absolutely love their hamburgers and fries which are freshly cooked not frozen! The lady with the long dark hair that works there is incredible and always makes you feel special. Also their drink and food prices are very reasonable making this bar/restaurant one of the most affordable in town.“

“Jason is always so nice and sweet when me and my mom come here making us laugh and always making sure we are satisfied with everything plus the food was so good today always so worth it to come here especially when we have Jason as our server“

“Sal the bartender was amazing. The place was lively and fun. Definitely going back.“

“Love Waffle House. Friendly staff. Good food 🥘 Old school charm. Would return.“

“I only go when there's karaoke or sometimes a special event.

Wheelchair accessibility: A person with a wheelchair would need to be able to get out of it to enter or leave or have 2 strong friends to lift them up and down from the curb.“

“👍 30 years never a bad meal-prices are now in line with other restaurants... ---no seafood chain can match RL.“

“Good food, good price and friendly staff. Service with a smile“

“Wandered in with some friends for a quick drink and was pretty blown away by the live band they had playing AND the great barmaids and service! We wound up staying way longer than the 15 mins we intended to because "Scatterbraind" kept playing songs we couldn't walk out on, and the bartenders made us feel right at home! Prices were great. Food was fantastic, (we didn't plan on eating there!) , and the music was impeccable! Everything from Pink Floyd to the Grateful Dead to Sublime, Tool, and lots of new stuff we've never heard that we hope to hear again!! We will definitely be back and we will be on the look out for "Scatterbraind" to be performing in the future!! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆ across the board!! What a good time!“

“Our first visit and we were very impressed with the food quality and selections of Irish foods we never had before but absolutely loved - excellent service! The place is really big and has such a great atmosphere and we will be back for sure... one of our new favorites!“

“we ordered 2 ribeye dinner s online with delivery, delivery was when they said it was gonna be and food is awesome, steaks cooked perfectly to med rare. good size salad s and the wife loves the green beans. thank you, we'll be back“

“Excellent service and fresh food! Jack the manager, introduces himself and ensures the customers are happy!“