44 Best American Restaurants near Novelty

“Atmosphere? It’s a gas station but with a very nice convenient store and a FANTASTIC kitchen!Wanted a Smash Burger but they were out. ? But… I had a Reuben and it was delicious! Corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, sauce and grilled to perfection!We also ordered an Italian Sub - also delicious! Fries were crispy and fresh. Everyone agreed the onion rings were out of this world!Truly a hidden gem in Novelty!“

“This place is packed for a reason. Good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.As other places since COVID, if you are there on a day when they are short staffed in the kitchen, or in wait staff, you'll wait for service and food. But it's worth it.Food is the way you expect it, fairly priced, and enough you might want to take a box home.Vegetarian options: No meat or animal products included. Margarine is available. I don't know if food is cooked on a separate grill.Dietary restrictions: I have two restrictions and I find lots to eat here.Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right on in.“

“Food is always good! But we go to be able to be taken care of by Lisa!!!....the most amazing server we have ever had! She never writes anything down...and never makes a mistake!!!(and we have taken parties as large as 16!!!) She's amazing...and very sweet!“

“Great place to meet a friend and enjoy a delicious meal. I got the grilled cheese breakfast sandwich with bacon. I have a gluten allergy and it was made with a gluten free bread. So Good!Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free options.“

“We just had a great diner style breakfast on a Saturday morning! Really neat daily special that featured a flame-seared beef skewer. Staff was great and everyone was cheerful despite the stress of a Saturday morning breakfast rush. Will definitely go back. Works best with small parties.“

“Mulligans has quickly become one of our go to places, especially if we want a no nonsense, no surprises experience. Service is good, food is well above average and the price is always reasonable. Try the big club sandwich, the meat is a mile high and they leave off that superfluous middle piece of bread.“

“Great food. Menus need to be updated though. Food price showed was not what was charged, usually a dollar or so more per item. Not a huge deal as I would have gotten it anyways but would have been nice to know. Also please note in the menu you don’t serve lunch til 10 am. Also would have been “

“Service and ambiance were extraordinary. The Halibut was excellent The short rib was dry and overly seasoned The coffee was dreadful and very weak The baked Alaska was tasteless and undistinguished. The frisée salad and the sweetbreads were also excellent.“

“Brown Barn is a local rockstar!! They consistently offer quality food at a fair price and excellent service. We go often and are in their VIP Program which gives you $25 credit for each $250 you spend. It's our go-to place to watch the Browns and Ohio State. Such a fun environment in the bar area (make reservations because BBT is always hoppin!)Their weekly specials are excellent. My favorite is the short rib on Saturdays after 3pm--best I've found anywhere locally. The current seasonal bread pudding is White Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding & Caramel Sauce and it is off-the-charts fantastic if you like bread pudding. They also have great homemade ranch dressing. I always order a side of it for french fries.The only "ding" for BBT is it's LOUD most of the time on weekends and evenings. Even if you're in the dining room, it can be hard to have a conversation. However, that does not stop us from enjoying a great local restaurant owned by locals.“

“We had to wait an hour at the bar for a table to open up for us. We had 7:30 dinner reservations and were not seated until 8:30. However, we understand the staff shortage that exists in today's world. We enjoyed some drinks at the bar and everything worked out well. Our server was great!“

“Nice place. Friendly service. Very clean. Ordered the eggs Benedict with potatoes & mimosa. The mimosa comes with a cute little bottle of brut so you can mix your own. The potatoes were daaaank! The Benedict was Benedicting! The eggs are prepared correctly, none of that trying to use over easy eggs b.s other places have been doing. Two thumbs up. Would do again.“

“i never get brunch or breakfast food because i find it super overrated and most of the time it’s underwhelming.the sleepy rooster is honestly the best breakfast/brunch/diner ive had in years! everything is excellent, from the food, to the atmosphere, to the service. the homestyle potatoes w ranch and bacon are to die for. lox was amazing, i love the fried capers. coffee is great and servings are generous. i also love how family friendly it is! i can’t wait to come again!“

“I had mozzarella sticks, can't really mess that up. My boyfriend had the loaded tater tots, we both thought they were good. Tried the Lenten wings, aight. And I didn't hear complaints from the burgers at our table. I got hyped up for a grilled cheese cheeseburger that no longer exists on the menu but oh well. Yelps fault is guess prolly pre pandemic. Service was a little slow she forgot to bring our drinks to us more focused on people at the bar. Atmosphere was great she let us sit and talk until close we were the only ones left in there. Also my friend thought there could have been a pool table.“

“Great views and fun atmosphere. Would like to see more seasonal changes to the menu. Getting a little stale at this point. I thought the sauce on the pork chops cold have been better. I think it could have benefited with a little more sweetness. Maybe more of a teryaki.“

“excellent service and atmosphere to enjoy a dinner. Food selections that we made were very very good as usual. Love the bonus lemon cello at the conclusion of dinner! Highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't already done so! “

“Food was great atmosphere was great and service was amazing. No long waits for anything. Overall great experienceVegetarian options: Limited but there. We were only there for brunch, so we didn't have a full menu. But the eggplant meatballs were good.“

“This place is as it says: a village style, mom & pop diner. Old style, breakfast/early lunch hours, and reasonable prices. Nothing is fancy or "decorated" on the plate to make it look better than it is. You get it as it's stated on the menu. Clean and simple but a nice serving size so you don't feel cheated. I ordered a short stack of pancakes. There was nothing short about it. It was a very large portion and tasted good as well.Everyone cleaned their plates. We got there in good timing because around 10am it started filling up. We definitely beat the rush.Service got fewer stars because our waitress seemed overwhelmed. She was an older lady. We received everything we asked for she just was kind of short and snappy with us at times.“

“I have worked in the area of this restaurant for over 5 years now. So many choices to eat in this area. My first time here and what great food it was. I had the New Yorker wrap. It was so fresh and tasty and filling and perfect. The fries were crisp and yummy. A hidden gem for sure and I will be back again.“

“Only giving 4 stars because it was pretty dark in there but a really good bar atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food was really good, just a little too greasy for me, hence the 4 stars there. My husband got the Grilled Cheese Burger and I got the Reuben with Onion rings. I ate a little there and brought the rest home to eat the next day. It was so much better the day after once the grease kind of settled in! We would def go back there. FYI parking is in the back and a little tight but manageable.“

“We were treated to dinner at Lee’s. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the foods and drinks menu. She was able to make drink suggestions based on individual taste preferences. Wait time to receive our food was sufficient. The four star is only because the seasons hadn’t penetrated throughout the food I ordered. The season was very delicious. I had bowl that included shrimp, rice & broccoli with a garlic based season. Other items order were a shrimp basket, a sea Foid boil, fried fish and sweet potato fries and drinks. Leechee me alone and a voo doo hurricane. I didn’t personally order a but I was told these drinks were good.“

“Walked past here and finally noticed it after the third time, told my wife I'm going to buy something on the back to the lot because if and when I get a food joint, it's going to be in a back corner in a little 300 square foot place like this, and I know it's local. I ordered 1 Gyro, and it was good. If this place can ever afford a döner kebab setup, I will eat there once a week. Keep on keepin on you two, may your days, and business, be blessed. Thanks for the smiles, keep smiling for us and everyone.“

“This place checks all the boxes for my wife and I! We love coming here. So intimate and the service (most importantly) is top notch. In addition, the food is always great. The owner, Jessica, spent so much time getting to know us and she couldn’t be more genuine!“

“We are regulars here and recently realized we've eaten here over 100 times! Obviously, we wouldn't be coming back so often if our entire family didn't love the place. The food is probably about what you'd expect from a moderately-priced Mexican restaurant, but it always delivers, and our kids prefer El Chile Bravo to the other local Mexican restaurant options. The margaritas, chips and salsa, and bean dip are excellent. The kids love the chicken soft tacos.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options on the menuKid-friendliness: Our kids love the place and the big fish tankParking: Ample parking always“

“The southern chicken sandwich was very good, fries were the shoestring style but they was very small/short was hard to dip in ketchup without having your finger tips dipped as well. Service was slow most of the servers were sitting around on their phones, or standing around talking to each other, they didn't clear the tables until after we left so we had piles of finished dishes on the table, we where there on a Friday evening about 6 they wasn't crowded, we was a party of 5 and was somewhat all squished together so clering the tables would of been nice, however the atmosphere and decor was super cute. I would try it again just because there was a few things on the menu I'd like to try.Parking: If you can find spots on the street great if not there is a parking lot about a block away that you can park at for free but you will walk at least 5-7mins to get there depending on how fast you walk.“

“Peter the General Manager does an exceptional job. My fiance and I stopped in to dinner and Peter’s presence was known at all times in the best way possible. Always knowing when to provide friendly conversation, was constantly working the entire length of the restaurant on a busy Friday night. Kynadi our waitress deserves a high five herself, available at all times and always asked if we needed additional drinks or food, it never felt like we were bothering her and she made us (and I’m sure her other guests) a priority. food came pretty quick and was hot. great experience. The Last Page won us over tonight“

“We stopped here last night for the first time and I just have to say Dustin and the rest of the staff are so wonderful, I lost a ring and all of them were doing their best to find it for me. They were so friendly and pleasant, like old friends! The burgers and fries were amazing, love those steak fries! We will definitely stop back here next time we’re in Chagrin, actually I think I’ll make the trip just to go here! ☺️“

“It’s definitely a “locals” place, everyone seemed to know each other almost. It’s a good atmosphere, it’s nice decorative and spacious inside. They have a dart board and plenty of alcohol! As for the food, it was ok, I think it’s a bit pricey for a Mac and cheese and chicken it’s 15 bucks that’s way over board. I’d say 10 would’ve been more reasonable. I think they need more then one person serving people too, maybe it was our timing coming in but one person for the bar and food that’s quite a bit. Otherwise it’s a cool place to mingle and drink.“

“My wife and I drove by on our way to REI. The place looked cool so we decided to stop on the way home for lunch. We got there right after they opened and we were greeted right away. The place was super clean and well put together. We sat at the bar for convenience. The owners “2 brothers” were there and helped us as soon as we sat. The lunch menu was good and had the right amount of choices. We also looked at the dinner menu and it looked amazing! Definitely heavy on fresh fish dishes. We ended up ordering the Breakfast Burger and the brussels sprouts. The burger was made fresh with farm raised beef. 1/2 lbs patty not a tiny burger. The bun was soft and flaky. It can with hash brown potatoes which were fried perfectly. The brussels sprouts were also delicious. It was a good serving too considering it was just an appetizer. My wife had a handmade margarita which she said it was great and I had two craft beers. I’d say it was a great experience and we will make the trip back for dinner soon.“

“The food is always consistent here, you know just what to expect. Great fries ! Always fresh ,hot and tasty. The Rueben is my goto but the patty melt and chicken sandwiches are great too. The wait staff is professional, polite and efficient .My only complaint is it gets a bit noisy when it's packed but to be expected in an old building such as this.“

“Very fancy. Not cheap. Obviously specializes in fish entrees. All ingredients are remarkably fresh. I had a beefsteak salad with one of the biggest, juiciest, firmest beefsteak I've seen in quite a while. The Walleye I ordered, pan-seared over sautéed tomatoes and spinach was almost perfect. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys fish food.“

“The burgers really are that good. They also have a few options like lamb burger that you won't find many places. The beer selection is good and they rotate whats on tap about every month so it's a good place to go and try new beers.“

“Was visiting the area from our of town and found this on a random search.Glad we did. Food was great, server was friendly and helpful, and the pizza (gluten free) was great. Didn't taste GF at all.Went back the next day for carry out... once again, food was awesome.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free pizza was great!“

“They were busy with a large party in the back room, every table in the place was filled, and they still managed exceptional personable service, and excellent food served hot and timely. We needed comforting good cheer and 56 Kitchen delivered.“

“Very busy at lunch time on a Monday holiday. Staff was pleasant, food was great, never made to feel rushed. We will be back.Parking: Chicago Deli is located in a shopping centerKid-friendliness: Lots of families with children were there at lunchtime. Not a problem not an inconvenience.“

“I went here tonight with my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day Dinner. Everything was amazing. The food was so good, and the cannolis were to die for. We were so disappointed that we were the only guests there, this place deserves to be a lot more busy. I could tell everything was homemade fresh with care. We will definitely be back.Parking: Parking in front and behind building“

“Went here with my girlfriend. Have been here several times before. An issue we had this time that never was an issue before is that the gravy that came with the biscuits and gravy breakfast was runny instead of being thick. It did not look very appetizing. The Works is my go to and usually comes out well. The pomegranate brunch drink is amazing! Would definitely recommend.“

“I stopped here on my way to a destination in chardon. I sat down and was greeted within seconds! The atmosphere was amazing! Service was awesome for both drinks and food. Plenty of parking and the food was so delicious! I recommend it to anyone. BBQ and Bar food. Whole meals with restaurant seating.“

“Very cute place with nice servers and tasty food. A straight up diner with no frills and good prices. My husband and I had brunch for $22 plus tip. NOT bad! I had the breakfast quesadilla and my hus band had coffee/egg white veggie omelette. We will definitely be heading back there soon.“

“Love the winking lizard. Always know what you're going to get when you dine in. They are consistent in food and service regardless of location. I have had a couple service issues, but overall they are generally on top of it. Carry out can be a challenge. I've stopped getting to go from them because of issues with the order. This trip was dine in and the food was solid. Only issue was we came in late and they seemed to be wanting to clean up for closing which was about 45 minutes away. As a result it was really hard to get soda refilled. Other wise.... No problem“

“The atmosphere on a Friday evening was very nice. Music soothing, pleasant, and relaxing. Good food and the presentation was A-1. The server made no attempts to engage with warmth. Aside from taking my order, and a couple of generic, "how's everything's," I was never made to feel like she really cared to serve me. Oh well....... overall, a pleasant, relaxing experience, with good food.“

“Hosted my sister's 50th and everything was perfect! We had wings, tator skins, peppers and onions and nachos. The food was good! The party room held well over 50 people no problem and having a separate bar in it was perfect. The 2 bartenders were sweet and patient. The bar also had a dj on the outdoor patio, that was the icing on the cake! So so fun!“

“I have been to burntwood tavern in Solon two times in the last two weeks. The food, service and atmosphere has been amazing. It will definitely be a continued go to place.Additionally, I want to point out the exceptional service my friends and I received. Viktor was our server tonight. He made us laugh and feel so appreciated. He was thoughtful, knowledgeable and made us all want him to work for us (we are managers in a different industry and said we all need a Viktor at our office). I hope to have him as my server in the future!!“

“Cool local bar/restaurant. I enjoyed the eclectic decor. I had the Simpleton burger with fries. The burger (angus) was just right- juicy and flavorful. I'm not sure what their special sauce is for the burger, but it is spectacular! The hand-cut fries were a bonus :) Special shout out to Kelsey, who was very attentive . Thanks, I will save this place as a favorite for the next time I come to Cleveland.“

“Ramona was perfect for us ?, wouldn't have asked for a better server❣️ We ate prime rib for Valentine's and was delicious, also had chili spiced breaded cauliflower appetizer and salad. Beautiful place, can't wait for outdoor patio too. 1st time here and an awesome experience, already recommended this place to friends ?“