46 Best American Restaurants near Dover

“I just got home and ate their food for the first time. I got the pulled pork plate, and I chose potato salad and Mac and cheese. The plate came with a piece of corn bread as well. YUM!!! I’ve been waiting to try this place, and today was finally the day. I will be back often! So happy to have a place like this in Dover. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the staff was very nice as well.“

“love the chicken hubcap. plenty of food...and great as leftovers. plenty of perogies in the side. burgers are always delightful 😊“

“I love thier ice cream & the people are very respectful!!“

“We LOVE this place. And our waitress ASHLEY, was awesome. Attentive, super personable, and what a memory. There were 5 of us at the table and she remembered our orders and got everything exactly right, and didn’t need to write anything down! Great waitress. 5 stars.“

“Update 2+ years later.. more words. Quality is just as good as our first time here. The fried chicken is maybe the greatest on the planet. Crispy outside, juicy inside like something that you'd see in an advertisement - but you actually get it. I had the steak, tenders, broccoli casserole and mashed. I didn't need all that food but I couldn't stop eating. Heather is a freaking machine behind the bar and the staff is a well oiled machine. Will definitely be back sooner rather than later this time. Oh.,. The croissants ... 🔥🔥🔥“

“Went on a busy Friday night but hostess was able to accommodate myself and two daughters. I was in a rush and was pleasantly surprised by the speed of service by the wait staff and kitchen. Everyone was pleasant, food was excellent (kids had burgers and fries and I had the chicken sandwich). Had a long drive home and we arrived at 7:15 and left by 7:50 with full bellies, fun atmosphere, great staff… which was ideal! Highly recommended!“

“We just celebrated our Dover Area High School graduate this past Saturday (5/31/25) at the Roosevelt Tavern, and everything—from the food to the atmosphere to the service—was absolutely FANTASTIC.

What made the day even more meaningful is the personal connection we have with this place. The father of my children, Edward “Peewee” Green, was a chef here many years ago under the previous owner, Bob Schimmel. Sadly, he passed away in November of 2012. Though my kids were only 4 and 5 years old at the time, many patrons still fondly remember him and speak so highly of his time at the Roosevelt.

What we didn’t expect—what truly left us speechless—was the incredible gesture from the current owner. Unbeknownst to us, he had held onto one of Peewee’s old chef coats for the past 15 years, and he gifted it to our graduate during the celebration. That thoughtful, deeply touching act gave our kids a priceless piece of their father’s legacy—a physical connection to a man they’ve heard so much about, but lost too soon.

We are forever grateful for that moment. It meant the world to me and to our family. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.“

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“The value you get here is AMAZING!! And the staff are all so sweet. Everything was delicious and we left feeling stuffed! ❤️“

“Fantastic“

“We appreciate their support of collegiate golf. Course was in great shape.“

“For awhile, there was some turnover in the cook staff and the service and food was not very good to be honest. Some of these issues seem to have been fixed and changes have been made for the better. Service is much faster and food quality has improved. If you haven't been there in some time, give it another chance. I'm glad to be patronizing again.“

“Burgers were top notch. Chicken tortellini soup was way too salty last week.“

“The hostess was absolutely amazing. He promptly greeted me and had me in a booth surrounded by the history of York PA. I’ve always been fascinated with the history and culture of the city. The server was gracious and attentive. She listened to every detail and executed correctly. I highly recommend this one it’s quiet and serves a diverse range of residents from young to old and anywhere in between. You are welcomed here and the food. The food is always delicious and…. I can’t say enough and you need to check it out yourself.“

“Excellent food, and service. Thanks!“

“my mom and i had a great time here and their mojitos were really great and i would rate this restaurant 10stars“

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

“BEST breakfast around! Staff are kind, and friendly people. 5 STAR!!! My Favorite!“

“Have had the pleasure of eating there 3 times and I have to highly recommend the Cowboy Burger!! It's MASSIVE, delicious, filling, and just aaaahhhhgggllllggguhhhhhh *loving gargling sounds* Pro Tip: ask for honey mustard for your fries/tater tots!!“

“This is a great place, great food and great people. The employees treat you like family and over time you’ll become family. Their food is amazeballs! They’re adding more and more craft beers, sours, and ciders all the time to their already extensive beer menu. The staff is awesome with topnotch servers and bartenders. If you haven’t already, give them a visit. Dinners are superb and the venue is whole-family friendly.“

“We ordered BBQ sandwich's and fries. The BBQ sauce was very good. The beef very tender and delicious Fries were better than Brickers Will come back“

“Very outstanding,Delicious food. Service is beyond great! Chef Neil is there please. You will want to go back to Sidney's every chance you can.“

“Simply the best! Highly recommended!!“

“I cannot even begin to express how grateful we are for the kindness and exceptional service provided by Jim & Nena's. After a failed delivery with GrubHub it was much needed!! They were patient with GrubHub and my husband as all 3 worked together in rectifying the situation (which was no fault of the restaurant). They not only offered to deliver our order themselves (so we could stop dealing with GrubHub), but also gave us an additional pizza!! Ps. The bacon cheese fries were LOADED in cheese & bacon & they were absolutely delicious. We will certainly be stopping here more often (rather than ordering through GrubHub).“

“The dining area was empty and we were seated and served right away. The mushroom swiss burger was great and came with chips. A separate entree are fries with old bay seasoning. They were great and the portions were enough for several people. Prices were reasonable. The bathrooms are difficult to find and located in an area that appears to be for employees.“

“We come all the way from Massachusetts and always stop for ice cream and breakfast! The food is always so delicious and of course the ice cream! The staff is so nice and we love seeing them every year! We even get the best souvenirs to bring home! Johnny is hilarious and always so fun to have as our waiter! And you can't forget about Laura one of the most kind,caring person❤️! Be sure to check out the wall of pictures we are on there!! Till next year❤️“

“Best Mexican restaurant in the area! We had chips and salsa within a minute of sitting down. I am a big fan of the seafood chimichangas, and the super queso dip.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Simply the best! Highly recommended!!“

“Original music hub of York pa ! Supporting artists for 30 plus years ! Dark and dirty bar!“

“We had a buffet style meal for 32 people and it was just awesome. The food was hot and delicious the server was a gem. Definitely would recommend for your gatherings.“

“If You Dont Know about this place... you REALLY should go!“

“Me and my girlfriend went there for lunch and the food was great didn’t take long at all to get and the staff was super friendly, strongly recommend!“

“The Mid Bucket chili is too die for.“

“Simply the best! Highly recommended!!“

“Great place to see bands. The food is amazing. The bartenders are nice and the service is top-notch. Can't wait to come back.“

“The customer service here is great and is what keeps me coming back. They remain the same no matter how crazy busy they get. Never get an attitude no matter how many questions you may have and that keeps me wanting to support their buisness. 👍🏿“

“I'm a Yorker. But hadn't frequented the white rose after they went to a more upscale setting, my old high school homie suggested we go there and after we got seated I found out his out of town visit was for a death in his family that he assumed I knew about but I did not... now your staff being as great as you guys are and the food made this bad personal experience for us very nice otherwise, and it made me feel I may visit again sometime for lunch and a cold 🍺“

“If you just looking for a normal 2 egg breakfast with coffee you can't go wrong here. The food is consistent and good usually. I go here often enough and I have had days where things where off but then again I've had that happen everywhere . The food here is good , good price, and the staff is friendly and fast.“

“Old school style diner with nice offerings and a huge menu. It's been clean the bathrooms were nice and clean which is always important to me. My table had goulash and meatloaf. The entrees were good. The brussel sprouts were just heated up out of a can. Pretty blah. Service was excellent. Lots of parking. I would definitely eat there again.“

“omg I fell in love with this place while furloughed and found them on grub hub. the tripleta and Cuban is to die for!!!“

“Our first time visiting this establishment and we could not have been more impressed! The service was welcoming and excellent. The small plates were not very small and were absolutely delicious! The chef clearly knows how to make dishes taste savory. The beer and wine selection is top notch and our waiter was well educated. There is a piano in the main dining area, though it was not being played during our visit, the vibe of the restaurant conveys it would be an amazing piano bar experience. Oh, did I mention the food was fantastic? There is a bar and lounge upstairs that offers a small and relaxing getaway from the main area on the first floor. Will go back often!“

“We had an absolutely awesome time here! Our bartender Jaime was incredibly friendly and helpful, she made awesome recommendations and made our group feel welcome and comfortable as it was our first time in!

Thank you for an amazing evening and awesome ambiance paired with delicious food!“

“I haven't eaten anything that wasn't delicious yet! The drinks are good and decently priced. You are allowed to smoke in the bar, so if cigarettes bother you, it's probably not the place to go for you. You can take your drinks into the bowling alley and play a few games while you drink! I always have a good time there.“

“Great service, little pricey, great atmosphere“

“Friendly service, Great Food, and price for your Food can't be beat!! Enjoy!!

Parking: Need more Room to park! Only seen one Handicap parking spot. The place gets packed get there early!!

Kid-friendliness: Seen kids in the Dining area

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp that goes into the bar/ dinning area“

“I came here 9 years ago broken by life yet again. I went to work and held my responsibilities but I needed a lot of alone time. Cathy is such a great listener. Donna is manager. I'm moving on today but I will always be connected to The Rambler Inn 💕“