50 Best American Restaurants near Valley City

“great bartenders and amazing food . always great live music and interesting and fun regulars“

“Love this place. Our favorite breakfast spot by far. The chicken and”sweet” waffles are great. Pretty much love everything I’ve tried there. Keep doing what you guys are doing.“

“Great food! Great service! Michelle is an AMAZING bartender/ server! Always a good experience when lve had lunch here!“

“The food is top notch and the employees are great too,very friendly! And the cigar lounge has a great selection of cigars too!“

“Exceptional. The service was 5 star. I ordered the twin tails with risotto and crème brûlée. Everything was perfectly prepared. Saturday night—great date night. We will definitely be back!“

“There was 7 of us total including 2 kids that came in for dinner. It was busy and we only waited about 5 minutes for a table. The waitress was wonderful and attentive, food was good. My daughter ordered the pancakes and I am not a big pancake person but they tasted so good! We love blue sky and will be back for sure!“

“Great food, great variety, friendly people, clean and pleasant atmosphere!“

“Service was great and food was delicious!“

“Never been here , came here with My step dad, immediately the atmosphere was so cute and rustic. Bartender Ricky was as phenomenal. Cheese meat plater was 10/10. All and all an amazing time can’t wait to come back!“

“The craft beer of course!“

“my wife and have always had great, outstanding meals here, plus the service is always outstanding. Just wanted to show our appreciation, thank u“

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“We did a private party for our 50th wedding anniversary on 9/21/24. Everything was fantastic including the staff, the food and the atmosphere. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. June was super helpful. We grew up in the neighborhood and this was the perfect place. Highly recommend for a private party.“

“Love this place! Great ambiance inside. Nice outdoor patio overlooking the river, but it was too cold to enjoy for our visit. The food was delicious and the waitress was very friendly and helpful! We will return to eat on that patio when warmer weather permits“

“I like the industrial atmosphere inside of the place. My wife and I both got walleye fish frys. They were $20 a piece and maybe I'm spoiled because I'm from the Milwaukee area, but the three midsize pieces of walleye really didn't cut it. There could have been at least one more piece. I felt like I paid $5 for fish and 15 for french fries The waitress was attentive and pleasant.“

“So happy that we finally went here!! We’ve been in the neighborhood for a bit now and just haven’t ventured out but we’re looking for a comfortable place and we certainly found it here. Good food, good service…we will be regulars for sure. I hate making dinner so I’m gonna be counting on you all!! You certainly didn’t let us down on our first visit! Looking forward to many more 😁 Andrea was a rock star server!!“

“Service was very good and professional.“

“Great place! Nice menu to choose from. Reasonably priced too! Friendly, efficient staff too!“

“Dave the manager is top notch. Great attitude and friendly!“

“I am so disappointed I didn't know about this place sooner. I've lived in and around Berea most of my life and somehow drove past here at least a few times a month without ever noticing it. The owner personally greeted us when we came in, made sure we felt welcomed, our server was fantastic; attentive, accurate with our orders, and also funny, I appreciated that she picked up on the vibe of our table and played off some of our jokes with each other and made sure we never had an empty glass for long. The only reason I can't give a full five stars on the food category is that the clam chowder was, no offense, genuinely one of the worst soups I've ever had in my entire life, but the other soup (Chicken tort.) and all the appetizers I tried, as well as the patty melt I had as my main course were tasty enough to make up for the clam chowder. Reasonably priced beer on tap, diverse food menu with some real interesting options, friendly staff, and a convenient location. I absolutely intend to come back soon.“

“Good food and spirits!! Recommend“

“Food here was amazing! And I’m a very picky eater, so I don’t give outstanding feedback lightly. I absolutely loved the taste of the food. I ordered the Greek chicken meal and everything was incredibly fresh. The sauces and ingredients were perfectly paired and full of flavor.

The mango smoothie was so delicious — I honestly wish I had ordered a bigger size!

Definitely a must-visit!“

“We had our team dinner at Winking Lizard. We walked in with a group of 40 people. Our wait time for tables was less than 20 minutes. The two servers we had were awesome. The food came out hot and pretty quick. Shout out to the manager working today, she was on it!“

“This place really does have it all. My husband and I have been coming here for years, and we also got married here!!! Always great food, always great service. The patio is stunning in all seasons. And now they're doing concerts and fun activities like yoga and mini golf for the kids! It really warms my heart to see all the positive upgrades they're making. Blue Heron, you have fans for life. Keep it up!“

“Waitress Gail was very friendly and food was excellent.“

“I would like to thank the manager Mike and his fantastic staff for the great service and food today! We had a group of at least 25 and never have I ever had such fast service hot and fresh anywhere! Hats off the all the servers who accommodated our big Towslee family after the clap out with a smile!“

“Great food and large portions.“

“Food was fantastic and the service was outstanding!!! Such a cozy scenic restaurant. Highly recommended!“

“My wife had my 65th birthday party there on Feb.6th, we had the back bar reserved, food was spot on wings ,Mac and cheese, salad , sub sandwich done perfectly. Heather was our bartender killed it with great!!! Service and was also very helpful with the setup and organizing. Couldn’t have ask for more! Thanks also to Betta for her help also! Thanks Phil & Laura Leduc“

“​Update (March 2026):
​Checked out the new Winter/Spring seasonal menu. We tried the Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash and the Blueberry Lemon Cornbread, both of which were excellent and worth trying before the menu rotates again. We also had the BLT Benedict, which remains a solid, reliable choice.

​Service was friendly and efficient, and it is clear that the quality here is holding up well over time. Whether you’re after a classic breakfast or a fresh seasonal lunch, this location remains a reliable local staple—just be sure to use the app to join the waitlist ahead of time to skip the line.

Original Review:
We have visited this location for breakfast multiple times now, and it has consistently been a good experience. The food tastes always fresh, and they offer a great variety of traditional and seasonal breakfast and brunch classics, as well as more innovative, healthy options.

If you are planning a visit, I highly recommend using their website or mobile app to get in line before you actually arrive at the restaurant. It’s a very popular spot, especially on weekends, and joining the digital waitlist saves a significant amount of time waiting outside.

Overall, between the quality of the food and the variety of the menu, the restaurant is an excellent local option for breakfast or brunch.“

“My family and I do not eat fast food often, but this is without a doubt, our exception, and the best around! The service is second to none - all of their workers are always incredibly kind and considerate, especially with my two young boys!“

“Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff.“

“Update: I went for a second time and realized a place shouldn’t be judged by one experience. No mistakes on the order this time, food was still good . Good but not great .

I eat a decent amount of fast food and I was surprised myself that I hadn’t tried Culver’s. So I made the drive to this location about 15 minutes from me . I heard good things about the onion rings and I had ordered a large one but of course my first order and it was missing. I don’t really mind getting a few orders wrong when I go go to a place lot of times but first time kind of rubbed me the wrong way.

Food was decent . Chicken sandwich doesn’t compare to Chick Fil A at all.“

“We came in on a Thursday night as a large family, as we were all in town for a family event… there were about 20 of us. Their seating rules weren’t very clear as we talked to a few different people and seemed to get a slightly different story each time. It wasn’t a very big deal though, we hung out in the bar area for about an hour and then got a couple of tables hear each other where we all sat.

The menu is really nice, loaded with so many appetizing things! I wanted to start with a side salad and ordered that, but unfortunately it never came. I did get their spicy French dip, which was a special and it was decent. The onion rings were amazing, so were their baked beans. Service was decent for a group our size.

Overall, it was a decent visit.“

“We always wanted to check this place out and finally went there for our wedding anniversary. Very pleased with experience. The food was amazing, the chef and owner came to check on everything which was very delightful. Great seeing the entire family taking care of business. Two twin boys were hosting and doing outstanding job at the young age. Will plan on coming back! Only 3 stars for the service since we did not get our water glasses refilled the entire night, had to ask multiple times for that.“

“Thank you for providing outstanding customer service and food for our VFW 9520 WW2 Veterans Birthday Party. Dan was awesome in helping our Auxiliary service the attendees with food. The food was excellent. Much appreciation for all you do for our Veterans Meg Patrick, VFW 9520 Auxiliary President“

“Our firm celebrating the end of Tax Season with the Foundry Social and had such an amazing time. Great food, great service and a great atmosphere!“

“My husband and I love Check Please! We have gone multiple times. The food is tasty, the staff is friendly, and it always feels clean! We love being able to draw on the table and getting the seasonal coffee brews. Today we were served by Amy and she made sure we had a very lovely time!“

“Very good Definitely will come back“

“I had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the interior design was excellent and the service was very fast and warm. This is a great place for families , dates and girls night out ! Very elegant yet laid back.“

“They so of the best hash browns in my opinion“

“A really nice neighborhood bar. It has the feel of a working man's bar. It's an atmosphere that I enjoy. The food I have tried is excellent with large portions. I had the best BLT of my life here. Usually I get the wings which far surpass Buffulo Wild Wings. The staff is friendly and very attentive. It is an out of the way place, but not far off the beaten path. I highly recommend.“

“Love this place.
The owner Mike is cool.
The staff it super friendly.
They give you a lot of food.
Very chill old school pub vibes with good music.
Outdoor patio is great this time of year.
We go here frequently to unwind.
Berea is a beautiful place.“

“Food is great, we found this on google, best find! Breakfast is reasonably priced, service is good.“

“Very good food, good service, coffee not strong enough.“

“I had such a blessed experience at Applebee’s today, and I truly believe God orders our steps—even to the table we’re seated at. My server, Tammie, went above and beyond to serve with kindness, patience, and a joyful heart. She not only made sure my food was perfect, but she also treated me and my family with such warmth that it felt like dining with a friend.

In a world where good service can be hard to find, Tammie is a reminder of Colossians 3:23—“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Her attention to detail and genuine care reflected that scripture beautifully.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and served with love. But more than the meal, it was the atmosphere of kindness and grace that left me full in spirit as well as in body. Thank you, Tammie, for letting your light shine!“

“Our favorite dinner spot ..the salmon sandwich, chicken sandwich and chicken salad melt are our first choices. All their soups.. and Irish Stout is excellent too.“

“I had a server named Anna absolutely beyond excellent she always made sure our drinks were full and the food was beyond delicious I don't go out much but Anna was extremely sweet and we need more people like her it was my birthday and she made it wonderful“

“Great food and service, I have always gone here, now my son works as food prep, the owner treats him so well. Makes me even happier to be a patron. Tyler the bartender is super friendly and makes great cocktails!“