43 Best American Restaurants near Dover

“Excellent food is amazing“

“Tried it for the first time got the classic burger with bacon pieces and it was absolutely amazing and I let my daughter have a bite a she wanted to eat my whole burger… started running around the house yelling burger.. 😂 also ordered the Pierogi’s and they were good as well.. definitely worth trying. Although should have meal options… and more options period I saw other pics other ppl posted of other menus.. good place !“

“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.“

“We love it here :) We are always sad when the season ends!“

“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.“

“We visited this location on 4/4/2026. We decided to eat here since it's close to.the college my son attends. This was our first time ever eating at Cheddar's. The food and service was excellent. My son loved the Buffalo chicken wraps. My daughter got the tender meal but only at the fries, because she ate some of my wife's steak. Normally we have to find a place that serves lamb for her to eat something other than tenders when we go out.“

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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! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“Fantastic“

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

“Been going to Hoss's since I was a little kid and I absolutely love that nothing has changed. Now I bring my son for our nights out because it's his favorite restaurant. Big pat on the back for keeping every generation happy.
Edit: I married into a big family and now we all love coming here!“

“We traveled across the entire state just to get here on our way to visit family and it did not disappoint! Robyne was our server and she was fabulous! She was so kind, thoughtful, and took care of us so well! Thank you for making such a memorable experience on our road trip!“

“always awesome! best soft ice cream in PA.“

“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).“

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

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

“The spicy burnt beef sandwich was soooo good!! We also got Ribs and a loaded baked potato, all was delicious! Definitely will be back. Also very friendly and great service!“

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

“We met 2 other couples for a birthday dinner. It's no smoking in the dining room but the bar allows. All of the servers are great 👍🏻, personal and friendly. I had suicide wings and were dish. So many variations of sauces and dry rubs. Ice cold drafts and the beef sandwiches are killer good and tender. Ordered side of fries and 2 of us couldn't finish. Parking is on the street and if you have to, rear parking lot but about 20 steps to get to the front door. First time and will definitely be back.. real comfy plain. Wear jeans.“

“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❤️“

“Server - 120 Ciarra R today was Topnotch! Great food and experience! Thank you!“

“We went last Friday to celebrate a friends birthday. We just went in for drinks and appetizers so we went downstairs to the pub. I was surprised it was not very busy. The server came to the table in a reasonable time we ordered 2 beers and 2 martinis. It took a long time to get our drinks. The complimentary chips with balsamic were very good. I was disappointed in the appetizer selection. There were 3 soups, Brussels sprouts and crab dip. I was hoping for a few more options as our friends don’t like Brussels and I didn’t want soup to snack on. So we had crab dip and a lite fair item. Everything was very good but as soon as the server found out we were not planning on having dinner she essentially ghosted us. We still tipped her very well hoping it will boost her Evening and remind her not to brush off a table just because they are not having an entree. I look forward to going back. Everything we ate and drank were very good. I am eager To try more items. It was a nice place for celebrating with friends“

“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.“

“We went last Friday to celebrate a friends birthday. We just went in for drinks and appetizers so we went downstairs to the pub. I was surprised it was not very busy. The server came to the table in a reasonable time we ordered 2 beers and 2 martinis. It took a long time to get our drinks. The complimentary chips with balsamic were very good. I was disappointed in the appetizer selection. There were 3 soups, Brussels sprouts and crab dip. I was hoping for a few more options as our friends don’t like Brussels and I didn’t want soup to snack on. So we had crab dip and a lite fair item. Everything was very good but as soon as the server found out we were not planning on having dinner she essentially ghosted us. We still tipped her very well hoping it will boost her Evening and remind her not to brush off a table just because they are not having an entree. I look forward to going back. Everything we ate and drank were very good. I am eager To try more items. It was a nice place for celebrating with friends“

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

“We love Ray of Sunshine! Great homestyle cooking and amazing service! We love breakfast especially! Amy is great at making everyone feel welcome.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening in September. We saw on Facebook that a musician we like was performing. Facebook has this listed as Center Square Brewing but the sign outside still says underside bar.

We sat at the bar. We ordered drinks and then dinner. I had the cashew crusted chicken and it was good. It came with two pieces of chicken and I took one home as leftovers. The steak meal was very good as well.

The bartender was friendly and attentive. There weren’t too many people down there. The atmosphere felt like a basement - I mean, it’s a little dark because it’s down stairs and there is no windows and everything is brown or dark colors. It was casual and relaxed. Prices were comparable to most other local places we go.

Parking was a free paved lot adjacent to the building.“

“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. 👍🏿“

“The Mid Bucket chili is too die for.“

“We got here around 4pm. We were told only one table was available because of reservations. There were still tons of tables not occupied. Got our table, ordered food. Food was good. Then the waitress never returned. Had to go up to the bar to get refills. Also had to get our check, and pay it at the bar. The tables were getting filled, but we didn't expect the waitress to not come back to our table.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 🍺“