17 Best American Restaurants in Waterloo

“Came here for my birthday. We started off with spinach dip suggested by our server then got salmon and the steak sandwich. All the food tasted amazing. The service was amazing from Olivika she went above and beyond for us. She even packaged our food neatly for us. At the end we got a cake with a candle with happy birthday written in chocolate.

10/10 restaurant and will certainly be coming back.“

“Waitress staff was amazing, remembering everyone's order, offering refills before your glass was empty, bringing all the orders at about the same time, and our party was close to 30 people.

Wheelchair accessibility: Really close parking“

“This is a great option for a good quality, sit-down meal on campus. The staff had some struggles understanding the drink orders and requests resulting in an incorrect drink order and quite a lot of time consulting with their co-workers to fix. They could use extra training on the menu as well. Even though it was a set menu they didn't have answers ready about the meal. Eg. What vegetables are with this? I think a little more training for the staff would have made this a 5-star experience as it was a delicious meal with great value on campus.“

“Good food, decent service, nice to have a place like this to drop in after sporting events. Great atmosphere as well!“

“First time ordering tonight, Mac and cheese with bacon and chicken add on...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Was Fantastical. Will be ordering again!!“

“Came here last night with my family, Swiss Chalet is always a very warm and welcoming restaurant. Our server Nicole was very friendly and checked in on us to assure our meals were great, and her service was very timely and efficient! As for the food it was delicious as always, the chalet sauce being my favourite part of my quarter chicken dinner. Will be returning!“

“Haryes Fast Food is a great place for a quick and tasty meal. Their menu has plenty of options, including burgers, fries, and fried chicken, all served fresh and full of flavor. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the space is clean and comfortable. It’s a reliable spot for an affordable and satisfying bite to eat.“

“Great food!! Nice Patio!! Excellent service!!!“

“Amazing staff and delicious lunch. Will definitely be back“

“Great food, and service! Everything was hot and very tasty!! The price is right for the quality of food!“

“Morty's has the best wings!“

“The jazz room is a big venue. Lots of different options like billiards, multiple pubs.

Live music pretty much every day.

They have a good music system and cameras so you can enjoy the show from any place. The venue is also intimate. You are not more than 3 tables away from any place.

The amount of talent available is vast. The food is not overly expensive as expected.“

“I had a great experience at Harvey’s! The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. I really appreciate being able to customize my burger just the way I like it—everything tasted delicious. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a relaxed meal, Harvey’s delivers quality and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great burgers! Amazing flavors!“

“Besides the wait time (which should be expected when there are only four people doing the job of atleast five) it is a great establishment, the employees work efficiently when trained. Despite the occasional lack of communication between the staff and customer in relation to orders and order numbers food is brought out in about 5 minutes. Overall regular fast food resturant.“

“If you’ve ever found yourself hungry past 9 PM, staring into your fridge like it owes you rent, let me introduce you to the magical land of Crabby Joe’s. The deal? Buy a drink, and boom: half-price appetizers. It’s like they want you to have a good time. Naturally, I took full advantage, so let’s break it down.

The spinach & goat cheese dip was dangerously addictive: creamy, cheesy, and just the right amount of garlicky goodness. If I had a spoon, I probably would have ditched the chips and gone straight in. Then came the Crabby Combo, a glorious, deep-fried trio of buffalo chicken quesadilla, wings, and mozzarella sticks, with marinara and sour cream on the side. It was basically a greatest hits album of bar food, and I was here for it.

The real star of the night, though, was the jumbo shrimp. Perfectly crispy, dunked in a sweet yet spicy Thai chili sauce that had me questioning all my past life decisions - mainly, why hadn’t I ordered more? But then came the chicken parmesan entrée, and all was right in the world again. The parmesan was cooked to golden perfection, the pasta was rich and creamy, and for a brief moment, I considered standing up and applauding the chef.

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“We had a great time! Food was amazing! We will certainly be back there. We celebrated 2 birthdays but never said a word to them, and dessert was worth paying for it. Thanks for a wonderful evening of great conversation with my kids!“