50 Best American Restaurants near Aloha

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at the Vintage Room. The views were stunning. Our server, Mariah, was THEE best. Food was delicious, loved the variety of options. Drinks were great. And dessert was super yummy. Thanks for making my boyfriends birthday special, we can’t wait to start making this a regular date night spot.“

“I had tacos on Taco tuesday. They were really good and a great price! The only I think I would maybe change, is I would use grilled chunks of chicken, instead of pulled chicken. The pulled chicken is just too wet and the tortilla never stood a chance LOL“

“Best food and service in the area! Highly recommend!“

“I've always had decent food here at Bannings. This morning I ordered Pumpkin pancakes.....what a disappointment. The pumpkin batter needed salt added to it and it also could have used a bit more sugar in the batter. The syrup was not real maple syrup but table top ad says, "warm maple syrup," so I expected real maple syrup. It also says, "whipped butter." I asked the waiter about the maple syrup and he told me it was "artificial" maple and argued the fact that the restaurant never said "real" maple syrup. Maybe the butter is whipped margarine...who knows what liberties are taken in menu descriptions. I'm a "real" maple syrup customer.“

“Possibly the best chicken tenders I've ever had. Juicy and crunchy in all of the best ways. So much better than the frozen stuff most places serve.

Good beer selection and killer seating in the garden if weather is nice.“

“Really good food, very friendly staff, and really good managers, I definitely recommend Stanford’s in Tanasbourne , everyone needs to come in and try it if you haven’t yet, I recommend the fried calamari and the chimichurri steak tips, they are really really good, save space for dessert and try the chocolate mousse, and make sure to try out the drinks the way is made is all fresh made juices, so if you are in the area make sure to stop by at Stanford’s in Tanasbourne, you will not be disappointed.“

“Great food! Friendly, knowledgeable service.“

“We dined at Copper River to celebrate my birthday. Due to my husband's mobility issues, I requested a booth when I made the reservation. The hosting staff were very quick to accommodate my request. In spite of the restaurant being very busy on a Tuesday evening, we were waited on quickly, the meal was served in a timely way, and it was hot when it arrived. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed the evening immensely.“

“Came here for the first time to take the MIL to dinner. She got a salmon orzo dish she really liked and a Caesar salad she said was delicious. I got the miso salmon with asparagus and a wedge salad. The salmon was absolutely divine. It was a 10/10 dish for me. I will absolutely be bringing any future visitors here. My only complaint is the strange lighting for evening dining. The lights are pretty dim and a harsh white color rather than a cozy warm white so it made the ambience a lil strange. But otherwise we all enjoyed our food!“

“The best Reuben you can get. Love their burritos and literally everything they have is absolutely delicious. Do wish they still had their potato salad still cause like everything else... it's the best.“

“so, just a disclaimer... I HATE waffles. Absolutely cannot stand them. That being said... I just had the Belgian waffle here, with raspberry puree.... and it was SERIOUSLY delicious!!! Perfect texture, slightly nutty flavor, and the puree was to die for!!!!“

“We had the three piece thigh combo with Mac and cheese and it was delicious! My husband has original and I opted for the honey garlic sauce and both were wonderful! Delicious and crispy even with the sauce, the chicken itself was juicy and the mac and cheese was awesome! Would highly recommend!“

“Great breakfast place. Good Simple eats. Must visit when in John’s landing…“

“Amazing food and wine and excellent service form Mikey and his crew!“

“great cheese steaks , have the best customer service. all in all best experience“

“I come to this particular Black Bear every year because it is the one nearest to the hotel nearest to where my dad lives. I go to a Black Bear Diner pretty often, and this one is up to the same high standards as basically all the others I've visited. This visit, however, was not to see my dad but to go to his funeral. It was a really rough day today. I could hardly leave the hotel room. But when I did, and I sat there just reading for a bit over a hamburger, listening to nothing in particular, my waiter was very helpful and attentive despite there seeming to be a lot of people and not enough waiters. He had no way of knowing that today was one of the hardest days in my life. He was kind, attentive, and engaged me in a brief conversation in a natural way without it being forced. I sat for a bit after my meal and had refills for another half hour, until just after closing time. My waiter's name is Ethan. Melissa told me that while she wasn't the manager, I should put a review up online so that my compliment gets back to him. I don't know if I will be back here any time soon. If I am, I will hope to see Ethan, who just did his job and who was genuine.“

“You seriously owe it to yourself to visit Hale's for the experience and make sure to sit in the Lounge for the full effect.“

“Jenna served us today and wow was she amazing!! The food was incredible!! Mac and cheese was delicious, fries was an A+, and the sushi was so fresh and delightful!! Place is beautiful, clean, and great atmosphere!! Definitely coming again!! Thank you Jenna for making our first experience wonderful!! 😘“

“This restaurant has been a long time Tigard staple for years. I was eager for the reopening in hopes a lot of my fav's would return. It definitely has a new vibe. The menu is at the front and I think I would prefer ones at my table. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The winner of the night had to be the halibut fish and chips. The pieces are HUGE. The breading was nice and crunchy. Their Cole slaw was equally delicious. My suggestions would be to turn the music down as the acoustics are weird and at the same time keep the water glasses full. We most certainly will be back. Thanks, Rick Love“

“Wonderful restaurant, the staff is very nice and welcoming. Food was amazinghats off to all the chefs they know how to do it right. Great team you have. Will be back very soon“

“My husband is Hispanic and it’s always so hard to find authentic, fresh, and delicious food like it’s made at home. Even though this restaurant is advertised as American, it definitely isn’t. In the best way. The pupusas are 10/10 steamy and soooo gooood!! Thank you guys!“

“This review is going to be very specific to the time in which it was written. It is November of 2025, snap benefits have been cut off for hundreds of thousands of families and individuals across the country due to the government shutdown, and the world is, generally speaking, kind of a nightmare.

This is one of the local restaurants that is providing free meals to people who have lost SNAP benefits. The meal I got today was a burrito with two sides of salsa, the burrito itself was hearty and filling but not overwhelming in terms of seasoning- nutritionally dense but not overwhelming for the palate, so anybody with any level of spice tolerance could enjoy this burrito, and I believe that that is by design and also an incredibly compassionate and wonderful thing. The mild salsa is delicious and flavorful, and the habanero salsa is surprisingly sweet with a heat creeps up on you. I would highly recommend it, I like spicy stuff, if you don't like spicy stuff, maybe don't follow my recommendation, I'm not your mom, make your own choices.

I want to be abundantly clear that I love and deeply appreciate what this restaurant is doing before I say the next part because it is going to sound like criticism and I don't mean it as criticism, just as a heads up for other people in my position. I got food from them today- I tried to get food yesterday, but I was turned away because I did not have my wallet with me so I could not show my EBT card- I left home without my wallet, and the only person at fault for that is me, but I don't want other people to have the same experience. So I am writing this review in hopes that other people who have lost their SNAP benefits will know to be extra sure they bring their card with them, because The experience of coming into a restaurant and asking for a SNAP meal and being turned away, while entirely my own fault and the consequence of my poor planning and my foolishness... It is an experience I don't want anyone else to have because it is such a small thing but it was embarrassing and demoralizing and that is not the restaurant's fault at all, I cannot stress strongly enough that this was my own fault, but that didn't make it hurt any less. With all the very loud, very public commentary coming from every direction from hateful people about the recipients of SNAP benefits, getting turned away because I didn't have my card was the straw that broke the camel's back and I pulled over and cried on my way home because it all became too much for a minute there. Telling people to bring their cards with them is my way of trying to prevent anyone else from feeling that particular hurt.

Thank y'all, Laughing Planet, for everything you're doing. The burrito was the perfect portion size, and when I am back on my feet, I will be back to try more of your menu because that habanero salsa absolutely slaps. I will be dreaming of it until then.“

“I've always had an appreciation for shakes, fries, and a burger. The hazelnut chocolate shake came with an ice cold cup filled with extra shake on the side.

And the burger was cooked juicy and homestyle.
And the fries were delicious. The only thing I observed was not the freshest lettuce but keep in mind im am very critical of my burgers. And it was later in the evening.

I really enjoyed the cleanliness of the dining room and restroom. And the waitress was very attentive and welcoming.

Parking: The turn off can be a tad awkward from the intersection to parking lot but that is totally fine once you get the parking lot. There is plenty of space.

Kid-friendliness: This would be an excellent spot to get dinner with kids. They have old cartoons playing on the t.v.“

“Maybe not the best value food wise, but the fact that they have so many options (where else can you get bibimbap and Al pastor tacos) and always good coffee makes it great. But the best part is always the cashier! Always proud to show her latte art even if it’s in a togo cup!“

“The food is great, I had an off menu wrap. The service is amazing, everyone keeps their attitude at home, nothing but cheerful employees here trying to help you to the best of their abilities. The atmosphere would be five stars as well but it is a bowling alley and can get quite noisy. That's the only reason for a 4 star review for atmosphere. Other than that the patrons are very friendly as well. If you're waiting on a movie across the street, looking for a great date idea, or just board looking for some time to kill, then this is a great suggestion. Besides a bowling alley it's also an arcade that gives you tickets that you can cash in for prizes. Granted the prizes are geared towards children, there's still some stuff there that would be a great idea for a first date prize. Highly recommend this place and will stop by again if I'm ever in the area“

“It has a decent salad bar with a fine selection including eggs, olives, peppers, chicken, ham, fruits and more.If you have a nut and dairy allergy like me, go early or risk cross contamination from the mad rush of folks who do not pay attention to that.There is a hot food bar as well. The menu changes daily but cannot eat from there due to cross contamination / cooking risks due to said allergy. I hear good comments frequently though.There is also the Sub4 restaurant inside if you have time for a sit down meal, traditional American plates.Last but not least there is a coffeehouse with a fair selection of coffee / tea options.“

“We sat in the bar and bartender was great but definitely needed help. He had every table full and then a big party(20) people waiting for their table getting drinks…I realize it’s hard to find people to work but you really need two people working in the bar. Thankfully we were patient and didn’t mind, but other people wouldn’t have been. Also the host took his time clearing a table for us…. He visited with another gal doing to go orders for 10 min. Before he cleared a table for us“

“Good place and consistent. However this last time I ordered a wrapped hot and jazzy with chicken. Guy asked if I needed a fork and I said no, it’s a wrap and I’ll use my hands. Then I get this thing! Still tastey but what even is this? Lol“

“My husband and I have been going Sunset Grilll for at least 20 years. The food is the food is always good., great service, good coffee and the best breakfast anywhere around.“

“Friendly atmosphere food is always good service is prompt. Has a Cheers type feel.“

“Celebrated my 33rd Wedding Anniversary with my spouse on 8/7/25. We ordered two braised beef sandwiches, a summer special, with a side of chips, the shrimp arugula salad split for two, AND the tasty, but not too sweet bread pudding!!!! OMG😋Soooo DELICIOUS. I gave all of it a 10/10 and will definitely be back to try more food items!!
Caitlin was our server and did a nice job waiting on us and telling us about the Marketplace Cafe!! It is truly a hidden surprise that is WORTH checking out!!!“

“Had a wonderful Veterans meal at thr Tanasborne location. Casey was our server. She was very professional and friendly,. Everything was prepaired just as requested, and she stopped by to ask if everything was OK 3 or 4 times. The best Veterans meal I have ever had. Will be returning again many times before next year. Although I will not forget next year V Day. Thank-you for honoring us.“

“This was our first time here and certainly won't be the last. The ambiance, service and cuisine made for a marvelous evening. We enjoyed decadent salads (Swiss Chef and Beets with gorgonzola) The dessert was divine, and like our salads, the portions were generous and the quality of ingredients were excellent. We feasted on a double berry tart a la mode. its presentation was photo worthy. All food had an artistic presentation. We were so impressed 👏“

“Very good food! They brought free champagne and an ice cream sundae for my daughter’s birthday. Nice atmosphere! Great service!“

“Excellent elevated diner cuisine. Had the Chicken plate, which was awesome. Chicken was moist and breading was perfect. House made BBQ sauce was crazy good. My son had a kids burger, and they let him sub out a biscuit for the fries with no fuss. He loved the biscuit, which I guess is a family recipe. Great little gem in Sherwood.“

“Great salads and divine drinks!“

“Had a great time . Haven’t golfed in years“

“Nice local flare. Away from the city. Excellent food and service.“

“Great experience. Came here with friends for happy hour and got seated right away. We sat on the second floor near the door. It was a pretty warm day and got a little too warm. Didn't have a breeze sitting at the table next to the door - recommend sitting further into the place to get air from the door or sit outside when its hot.

Other than that, food was great. We had good service and its a nice feel to the decor as well.“

“Located inside the Embassy Suites. This a nice restaurant to relax in at the end of the day. Nice variety on the menu. Salads were fresh and quite large...easily serving 2 people. The butternut squash soup was really good. Taysia, the server, was very pleasant.“

“Visited for an event, but I will be coming back. Gorgeous location, beautiful facility, and a lovely Syrah.“

“I live in Portland but during the Pandemic I tend to avoid indoor spaces within the City limits. To the suburbs I go. Coffee and muffins for two at Ava’s was great. Very limited indoor seating made for a pleasant and safe experience. We had coffee, we talked without masks and I enjoyed this place. If you want to meet for coffee in Beaverton and actually sit and talk with someone, this is a good place. I don’t know if they take reservations, but they should. I would hesitate to have anything much larger than a 3-top here. Again, small space with limited and nicely spaced pandemic seating. Pleasant pandemic coffee meeting place. Go Beaverton!“

“Zeno’s Fusion has a “hi, you’re family now” feeling. The food is downright delicious and fresh. The tastes will take you to a place you haven’t been before! So yummy!“

“The best Reuben you can get. Love their burritos and literally everything they have is absolutely delicious. Do wish they still had their potato salad still cause like everything else... it's the best.“

“My biggest criticism is the lack of cleanliness in themed restaurants these days. You put so much effort into decor, and a yearly cleaning would not be too much of a sacrifice for decorum. Bartender was too busy to tend to the tables. Gave a good tip, but while I understand I was underwhelmed.“

“My partner and I had dinner with our new frinds last night. I recommended this restaurant because it's clean, the staff is always friendly, and their food is good. I ordered the shortribs and I thought it was a bit too garlicky this time. I LOVE garlic, but it had the bitterness taste of raw garlic. The beef was tender and tasted good as I remebered. Our server was very friendly and patient― He tried not to interrupt our conversation. decarli is hands down one of our favorite restaurants in Portland.“

“Love coming to this location. We try to come for breakfast every weekend and always sit in Savanna's section. She is super attentive and always cracking jokes. Perfect start to our weekend. Highly recommended the French toast and German pancake.“

“great food. great service. great atmosphere.“

“Cool little place.. great food & people..“

“Ellen was an awesome server on our celebration #cosmedaesthetics and #jetlag what a great server! And only a block away from our spa! We will be back for sure“