50 Best American Restaurants near Waynesville

“I am going to sit a minute and RAVE about this little Cafe. It is beautiful and clean with a nice vintage vibe. Soups, salads, sandwiches on the menu all freshly made. I had the avocado toast with tomato and feta (good, but I'll try something different next time). Hubby had the ham and cheese melt because of the herbed spread which was 5/5 tasty. Kiddo had "the amazing grilled cheese" which lives up to its name. The grilled cheese won the dinner contest hands down - must try! The pumpkin soup was scrumptious, I've never had better. We had a few GENEROUS scoops of ice cream to finish up - couldn't do much better than Young's. Overall, just give this place a try. I think you'll like it.“

“Outstanding food, service and hospitality.“

“Looking forward to future open mics/performance with Papi Kodak live!“

“I am recently gluten free and have had an awful time trying to find food I can eat. Cam was my server and was SO patient with me and my requests. She is so sweet & compassionate! I will definitely be coming back because of her great service! 🫶🏼“

“Excellent food and service. Big portions and good prices.“

“LOVE Cooper's Hawk in Centerville. A wonderful dining experience from beginning to end. Beautiful, clean facility, outstanding staff and delicious food and wine!“

“4 paws up. a great Rueben and service. Will be back Thursday“

“This was some of the best food and drinks I have ever had. I have been a big foodie my whole life and recently became a vegetarian. Since then, I have been struggling with finding dishes I truly love, especially when eating out. Well, we went to Meadowlark for the first time tonight and they blew it out of the water! The drinks were tasty, the food was delicious and the service was amazing!! We will definitely be back again soon!!“

“If you are looking for good, scratch kitchen cooking, this is the place to go. I love the homecooked eggs and bacon, chicken fried steak, and biscuits and gravy. It's a small restaurant at the fairgrounds and the folks that go there are what most people would call country. Don't let that scare you off. These are good people that serve good food. Give it a try!“

“Amazing people providing amazing service with amazing food; especially the POTATOES! Just an amazing place that makes dining a pleasure. The potato guy.“

“This is a wonderful cafe in Lebanon. The food rivals the best in town. I always get whatever soup is on the menu with some of the chef’s homemade bread to start!!“

“Great food! Great service!“

“We were visiting from Tennessee and found this little diner! We loved the atmosphere, comfort food, and dessert was great!“

“The special condiments like Thousand island dressing for the Rueben ( corned beef version) and the mustard for the Grilled cheese sandwich were pretty non existent. The reuben, you can ask for more dressing, and put it between the layers, but the grill cheese, unless im dipping the sandwich into mustard ( which was a great flavorful mustard) , you can't add any. Its melted to the bread. Adults do like grilled cheese, so if you think its probably a tween or teen, don't put much on assumption... ask the customer. In addition, the grilled cheese had the driest bread. Crispy, but... cracker like. Weird. Had to sip water or pop every bite.

Also, WHITEOUT PRICING THAT HAS CHANGED. The price on the menu was different than the bill. Not cool.

Nice clean bathrooms, great atmosphere, decent servers, fix the sandwich condiments, and please fix the menu pricing if you change it.

Thanks“

“Thank you Gregory and Station House for a wonderful family event! We had 52 family members including many children under 12 and there was plenty of space to mingle and even for the kids to play together. The food and service were spot on and Gregory was very helpful and accommodating with the menu selections and a few food allergies. Everyone had a wonderful things to say about the food too, and we look forward to using this room and catering again!“

“Only place I can get chicken and dumplings and they are good. Corn muffins good too“

“My husband, son and I enjoyed our breakfast there this morning. The waitress was attentive and the food was good.“

“My favorite family friendly place. Bock excels at creating a space where we gather as family, friends, soccer teams, etc with their large open room, but also there's a game room my kids love, foosball, and shuffle board. And that's not even getting to the food and drinks. My favorite snacks include the German nachos, reuben dip, and pretzels. The drinks are always on point- fresh and delicious. we always love the lemon blueberry with with a slice of lemon and the Negligent IPA. They are staffed by some of the greatest people. A family favorite for sure.“

“Went for the first time for an event that ended up with 150+ attendees. They managed the crowd superbly - staff was incredible. I broke off from the group to grab some food at the bar. Everything was delicious… but wow the cheese dip with the pretzels was out of this world!“

“If you’re a hard working man needing a bite to eat before heading in for the night, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!! I stopped in for a quick bite before heading home, great food, great staff, and most of all GREAT prices!
I was seated immediately, and service was the fastest I’ve seen! Huge shout out to my server (dark skin guy with dreads) he deserves a raise!!!“

“Me and my weekly lunch bunch of 6 ladies have this place in our regular rotation. The clam chowder is perfection with tender, not chewy, clams. Paired it with Boom Boom shrimp for the tastiest lunch. Just sorry it took me so long to try this place.“

“I eat there frequently and really enjoy the food and the staff, especially the new manager she keeps a super clean and inviting environment“

“We found Ladder 41 in between games at a soccer tournament. The line to order food was long but it all came out quickly and correctly after we ordered. Plenty of room for the kids to spread out and games for them to play while we waited. Great atmosphere and we plan to visit again when we are back in the area!“

“Q was very attentive and made sure we always had a drink. 🥃“

“Great atmosphere, wonderful food and the only place I’ve found that has my #1 all-time favorite amber beer on tap … Alaskan Amber!“

“My daughter & I went here for brunch. It was hands down the best brunch I've ever consumed in my life!“

“Stopped in after a Reds game to get dinner with my wife on our way back to the KOA Campground nearby. Clare had our table and was a great server! Frequent visits to the table, very cheerful, and served us a fantastic steak sandwich. Draft beer was cold and clean taste. And they have Keno. My kind of place, I will be back the next time I’m in the area 😁“

“Had dinner there on Saturday 4/12/25. Our server, Carley was absolutely awesome! Carley was fun, informative and very attentive. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was wonderful!“

“I love MY Favorite Muffin. Your employee who waited on me was very personable, attentive and courteous! A+ service and product.“

“Slim’s is phenomenal. Annie Leslie and the rest of the group kick butt on Monday night for the Queen of Hearts Don’t have any clue how they do it but they rock. Appreciate them and be patient.“

“1st time here. This chain was new to me. Veteran themed decor, wasn't in your face but definitely honored those who served this country. IMO week done. Offer the usual barbeque items. I ordered a brisket plate and was not disappoint. Meat was very tasty and tender. Nice selection of sauces. Personal favorite was The Memphis styled one followed by the Carolina. I enjoyed the Cole slaw as a side. Will definitely be looking for this restaurant in future travels“

“It's the best place to eat brunch! a lot of gluten free options. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to be kind! 5 stars!“

“Great food. The soups are delicious. The club sandwich is the best. Also The Pot roast sandwich.“

“Our Sunday School class met at Doubledays for lunch on 2/21/24 for our monthly luncheon and to celebrate a members 93rd birthday. There were 29 of us and we were accommodated so nicely. Patrick waited on us and he did an absolute wonderful job. Our food was delivered timely and it was so great. Thank you Patrick and staff for a job well done.“

“Just two weeks ago, I wrote a glowing review for The Chop House, and here I am again—because they’re just that good! When I asked my wife what she was hungry for, she immediately said, "The Chop House," and once again, they did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the prime rib with burgundy mushrooms, served with real horseradish that reminded me of how my mom used to make it—simply perfection. The rice pilaf and Caesar salad were spot-on, with the salad served at just the right temperature. For dessert, we indulged in the Hershey chocolate cake with homemade ice cream and caramel syrup. Every bite was heavenly. Our waitress Brittany, was both professional and charming, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The service, food, and atmosphere were all top-notch, just as we’ve come to expect from The Chop House. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy an exceptional meal, this is it. I’ll be adding some photos to this review because words alone don’t do it justice. Highly recommend!“

“We ordered an online order for curbside pick up. The Family bundle we got was the ribs and tenders and two side and we got a salad as well.. the ribs were fall off the bone delicious and the tenders were crispy and juicy. The price was very affordable. I recommend this place for anyone. Very good.“

“they are continually over serving their members and letting them leave and drive intoxicated!!“

“We love hosting DagaTrivia here! The service and staff are amazing. We always have a fantastic time.“

“Relaxing and the pizza is great“

“Great place to eat and have cocktails! The food is so good!“

“I visited my local Waffle House for the first time recently. We were invited to sit at the counter, which turned out to be a mistake. The dishwasher was directly underneath our seats, so we could hear dishes clanking and the door slamming, and we could feel the vibrations while it was running. Combined with employees calling out food orders, it was pretty overstimulating—especially before I’d had my morning coffee.

That said, the food was served as expected, and our waitress was polite and attentive.

It’s also worth noting that Waffle House charges a 20% fee on to-go orders: a 10% service fee and a 10% tip for the preparers. Keep this in mind when tipping, as a standard 20% tip effectively becomes 30% due to this policy. That feels a bit excessive, especially for an order that doesn’t involve table service.“

“Atmosphere and staff are always wonderful, I got the chicken tenders with a salad , I can tell you they never disappoint on the quality and quantity I’ve never left there disappointed… For a nice quiet dinner I can’t think of a better relaxing place“

“I always enjoy coming here for the clam chowder and carrot cake. Normally, the service and food is very good. Today was an off day since they seemed understaffed and ran out of carrot cake. (Our server did a good job but it seemed like only she and another person were dealing with customers. It was a Sunday afternoon and we had a very large party (about 17 people)).“

“I enjoy dining here primarily for lunch during the workweek. Tasty salad options. Reuben and fish and chips were good too.“

“Great place to eat and hang out!!“

“Not only is the food and drinks delish, the toilet seat in the bathroom is heated!! Best local place around!!“

“Great breakfast! Love their portobello mushroom , spinach omelette with seasoned potatoes!!“

“Fresh, hot & delicious every time. Our table enjoyed the unlimited 8 varieties of shrimp, salad, fries, coleslaw, steamed vegetables and cheddar biscuits. Enjoyable evening & great place to celebrate. Thank you to our exceptional waiter, Zach for making our Birthday plans even better! p.s Try the new dragon shrimp.“

“Exceptional food, huge portions, great menu selections. My only gripe had been how crowded it could get on the weekend, but I have heard they are moving to a larger location in the old Outback Steakhouse building in the same shopping center. My family and I eat DD regularly. Highly recommend.“

“Despite a seemingly modest 3.8-star rating, this Steak n Shake location appears to be a diamond in the rough, especially when considering recent improvements and a potential bias in older reviews. A recent online pickup order on Sunday, May 18th, around 6:30 PM, delivered an experience so unexpectedly positive it evoked powerful nostalgia.

For anyone who remembers Steak n Shake's golden age, this visit suggests a remarkable return to form. The quality, which I feel declined around 2017, seems to have been fully restored, or at least this particular establishment is setting an exceptionally high bar.

Here's a breakdown of the meal:
* Burger: 9.5/10 – A near-perfect patty that clearly hit all the right notes.
* Bun: 9.0/10 – A strong performance, complementing the burger well.
* Burger Toppings: 9.5/10 – Fresh and well-proportioned, enhancing the overall burger experience.
* Bacon on Burger: 7.5/10 – Solid, though perhaps the weakest link in an otherwise stellar burger.
* Fries in Beef Tallow: 10.0/10 – An absolute standout, achieving perfection in flavor and texture.
* Cheese Sauce: 8.5/10 – A very good accompaniment, adding a satisfying richness.
* Presentation and Packaging for To-Go Orders: 9.5/10 – Demonstrates a commitment to quality even for off-premise dining.

The undisputed champion of the order, however, was the Oreo and M&M Milkshake, scoring an astounding 19.5/10. I would hail this as the best fast-food milkshake in over a decade, for its exceptional presentation, ideal thickness, and outstanding flavor.

This Steak n Shake location has clearly rediscovered its stride, offering an experience that not only satisfies but deeply impresses. For anyone traveling to the Dayton Metro area, a return visit is highly recommended.“