50 Best American Restaurants near Marietta

“We were married here 24 years ago and went back on Saturday to celebrate. It didn’t disappoint. My husband made special arrangements to have wine and flowers on the table when we arrived and Lauren did phenomenal! The place is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the service was top notch!“

“Be careful if going here. It looks like they are having real issues with trouble makers, which can happen with any tavern along the river. About 10 days ago they confronted a person outside who refused to pay. That guy pulled a gun on the employee and threatened to shoot them in the head. Look online, you'll see the news story. We went there with another couple anyway for supper aware of the situation that possibly the management wasn't able to keep the trouble out of the place. Within minutes Courtney had our drinks at the table and placed our food orders ... and then some white trash at the bar left out a super loud screech or whistle looking for attention. It was bad. Then he did it again a few minutes later and left. One more time and I'd have gotten involved. The owner needs to hire some beefy enforcement right now to keep a handle on this or the place is going to get a reputation like the Bainbridge Inn as a good place to raise hell and start a fight. NOT date night atmosphere.“

“When we go we always sit at the bar. The staff are a riot and make you feel at home. Hanging with the regulars is very entertaining and enjoyable! Everything we’ve ordered has been delicious!“

“Friendly place for drinks and food!“

“If you are looking for a good outside, kid and dog friendly location for a party...I highly suggest this resturant. We love having our parties here. They are always so helpful and they have great food!!! The area out back is fenced off and lots of room for kids to play. Thank you for always making it a worry amd stress free experience for us.“

“I was in town for work and came for dinner both night. The French onion soup and creme brulee were fabulous, but just might be the best pork chop I have ever had. Prices were reasonable, staff friendly and attentive, food was excellent.“

“Waitress Tiffany was very nice along with the cook! Cute place to grab a bit to eat❤️ Keep up the good work!“

“Great food and good service! Very accommodating with our 1yo. They brought out his applesauce and mac n cheese before our meals so he could eat first. Steak was juicy and tender.“

“Delicious food and great service! We have been coming to Country Meadows for many years! Love everything about this restaurant!“

“Amazing food! I got Tod’s hangover- double without the bacon jam. I have not had a burger this good in a while. I will be for sure coming back, and our waiter Matt A. was amazing! He brought such a great mood to the table and was so friendly.“

“Excellent service. Our server was Billy. Great food.“

“About a year ago, I went to John Wright Restaurant for Sunday brunch with a group of friends. I didn’t know what to expect, but the moment I arrived, I was struck by the beautiful waterfront scenery and the stunning, rustic building. Inside, that old-world charm blends perfectly with an upscale dining vibe, giving the place a truly special and unique energy. The brunch was absolutely delicious—so many options, including my personal favorite, eggs Benedict. Fast forward to last night: I stopped in for happy hour with a friend, and we grabbed seats at the bar. It was surprisingly comfortable and not overcrowded at all. The two bartenders were fantastic—warm, funny, and attentive. And the cocktails… OH MY GOSH. Just try them. You’ll thank me later! We ordered the calamari and crab risotto small plates, and they were so good that we immediately ordered a second round of the exact same thing. From a relaxed Sunday brunch, to after-work apps and cocktails, to a special dinner out—John Wright Restaurant gets a solid 10/10 from me. 🍽️“

“We wanted to thank you for accommodating the rehearsal dinner last night. The food, service, and room were perfect. We enjoyed everything. The groom and bride to be were very pleased with all of it. My husband and I will definitely be coming back in the future. (Over an hr away but worth the drive) We need to try the ice cream parlor too. Our server was wonderful. Again thank you for everything. Thanks Cindy Logan“

“You guys ROCK! this is the BEST home cooked food you will find in PA period. I ordered the Turkey melt with cranberry jam and the flavor of the turkey is OUT of this world. BANGIN!!
You ladies are super talented with cooking and baking my favorite little gem. I also got a breakfast platter and the homefries are cooked delicousssss. It makes me so happy to go in there too, just good vibes all around.“

“My daughter and I went there for the first time tonight and the food was so delicious. I would recommend this place anytime and we can’t wait to go back again. Everyone was so nice and friendly.“

“Hello and good afternoon!! I was just in and ordered and picked up a Cheese pizza and a Pepperoni pizza. A friend of mine of many years said it’s the best in the area, my wife and I just moved back from Florida and they don’t make very pizza down there.😊 Anyway, your pizza is AWESOME, TASTY and just very very delicious and great!!!! Great crust, love the sauce, curled up pepperoni!!! I loved it and I know my wife will too!!!!!😊❤️🍕🍕🍕❤️😊 The young lady bartender was very nice and personable and the young man that made my pizzas also was very very nice and polite!!!! GREAT experience, we will definitely be back and I will promote you where I work, great looking menu too!!! Can’t wait to try your crab cake!!! 1 to 5 , I give today a 10!!! Thank you!!!! We will definitely be back and continue patronizing your restaurant!🙏🏻😊❤️😊🙏🏻“

“Just had a 60th birthday celebration dinner for my husband it was 20 of us service was excellent food was good and our view where our tables were set up was magnificent I would highly recommend it. For any kind of gathering or just for dinner“

“Good food and great service from a family who gives back to the community.“

“Food was very good. Only problem was Chicken fried chicken came without sawmill gravy. 😞“

“My neighbor took me here, it's my first time eating here. We had the potato skins with seafood, & I had the mini salad, crabcake & fries. There were so many items on the menu, I couldn't decide, especially after viewing the photos on Facebook. Our waitress was VERY busy, it took a little while for service, but worth the wait! Very nice atmosphere. I will be back to try something different.“

“Crab cakes,pizza were excellent,but the fries were terrible,Staff and waitress great“

“Everyone there was friendly and courteous. The food was excellent and quick service.“

“First time visit for lunch today. This place is OUTSTANDING in every category! I got the turkey club and my wife got the grilled chicken salad. Both were delicious! We saved room for dessert and got a grilled peach muffin and coffee. KILLER! Very friendly staff, and exceptionally clean throughout. Can’t wait to go back and try breakfast.“

“I love going to Black Olive with my husband , friends or the whole family. With such a large menu , there’s something for everyone which is great !!! Its comforting atmosphere makes an enjoyable time with very delicious dishes and soups !! Love the staff and owners as well ! Very homey feeling !! Can’t wait to go back !!! Thank you !“

“First time here. The stuffed peppers & mashed potatoes were out of this world! All homemade. Worth the hour drive to Roots so I could happen across this place. 👍👍 waitstaff friendly & efficient.... 5 out of 5⭐️s“

“Excellent food. Certainly recommend this place. First time here, definitely coming again!“

“A true gem of a restaurant. 💎 The decor is warmly lit, clean and smart with just a hint of "days gone by" and the variety of different dishes available will blow your mind. Their gyros are my absolutely favorite but their crab cake sandwiches are also very tasty. The staff was warm and friendly. The food is amazing and reasonably priced with the ambiance of what a warm cozy restaurant used to be. Go once and you'll definitely go again. 💖💖💖“

“Played today for the first time with 2 friends. Greens were in good shape, tee boxes were a bit rough. Bummed that bar and restaurant were not open after our round. Would definitely play here again though.“

“my waitress was outstanding! she was so pleasant. I will definitely be looking for her the next time. The food was delicious. it was my grandsons 16th birthday and everything was perfect.“

“What a hidden treasure !!! Best diner in Lancaster County!! Their rye toast , home fries , ham are incredible! Everything we had was home made and absolutely delicious!“

“Best steak and eggs I’ve had easily in the last decade. All the portions were huge. Entire family raved about the meal. Only thing that makes me sad about here is I didn’t know until today that they existed but we will definitely be back! Staff very nice and personable also. Not a negative thing to say honestly.“

“great food and great service!“

“The food and drink was great . Really nice hometown bar with hard working staff.“

“We love coming here! the food is always good and the service is excellent.“

“Prices are fare, food is delicious and the staff are very friendly. our waiter was the best!“

“I used Union Station to cater my husband's retirement party. Easy to work with. Delivery and set was awesome. Food was delicious
Everyone at the party comment on how good the food was. Esp. The roast beef. Highly recommend for cater jobs“

“Great food nice atmosphere“

“Had a fantastic dinner to celebrate our 25th Anniversary (Parmesan Crusted Chicken for me, husband had 1/2 rack ribs)!! Special shout out to the staff and manager for stepping up and getting us started with drinks upon noticing our wait time. Thank you to our server, MacKenzie! You were fantastic!!“

“I have read all the reviews others have written and I agree whole heartedly with the great food, the wonderful friendly and family oriented atmosphere, and the extremely attentive service . I have been coming every week with my mentor and awesome friend to get caught up and to break bread together over the past year. The owners are so kind and friendly. I truly believe their mission there is to provide a wonderfully wholistic family dining experience that leaves the customer feeling cared for.“

“This place is so underrated. I don't get it, the parking lot is practically empty all the time but this place is legit the best restaurant in the area. The food is always unique, the draft beer selection is second to none in this town (have to go to Lancaster city or Harrisburg to compete with this). Music selection is good, servers are chill... I don't get why this place isn't packed. If u pass thru Etown u need to go to the Black Gryphon.“

“Wow….the service here from Eddie and Jen is out of this world! We rarely go out anymore because prices are crazy and people are awful. So glad we came here - great food, UNBELIEVABLE service, and fair prices. We’ll be back for sure!!!“

“We went on 2/8/25. Staying at the Hampton inn for a dance comp. Our waiter, unfortunately l, didn’t catch his name was absolutely AMAZING! More people kept getting added to our party, he, without hesitation, added more tables and chairs. He took our orders and separated the checks without us even asking. He just really went above and beyond and was amazing! I hope he gets the recognition he deserves! Thank you again! Food and drinks were 10/10!“

“It's an old school feel type restaurant mostly older folks. The waitress and other people working were very nice they checked on me consistently. The interior of the restaurant is very very bland. Other than that the food came out in about 8 minutes and it was great the pancakes were nice and big the bacon was cooked perfect and she kept filling up my coffee.“

“Food is top notch. Service is top notch. This place is awesome. Last time we were there was mothers day, busy and service was a little slower but they were packed! Lobster rolls were worth the price, shrimp tacks were on point and the burgers are never a bad choice!“

“Arrived in town for a short stay from Florida. The minute we arrived we were greeted by professional and young college kids at the hostess stand. We waited for 10 minutes while our table was assigned. Perfect table on the terrace facing the 18th hole. Sarah our hostess from Penn state was a joy to get to know. We all ordered from the huge menu selection and couldnt decide what to order. We saw The table next to us and the presentation looked amazing. We finally ordered steaks and salmon as our meal with delicious drinks. Perfect Saturday night at a great venue in York Pa. Keep up the great work Shaun Conway and your team. We will be back. Thank you for your hospitality!“

“Always love their food, worked there years ago back when it was crazy fun , but the food is still really good was craving my favorite chicken quesidillas and surprised my daughter , always easy to order and pick up if you don't have time to dine in . Plus they serve breakfast all day and all night long. Always a 24 hour go to spot.

Kid-friendliness: They are great with kids and when my kids were little and used to tey to act wild noone ever complained. I know they used to give out crayons for coloring.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access ramp“

“went there for lunch ,we were greeted by great waitress and the food was outstanding their specials were great ànd very reasonable and their bar drink special was great going to go there more offen!“

“Food was hot and tasted good, would eat there again.“

“Always yummy food. And Nicole is THE BEST! You won't regret eating here.“

“Firstly I want to say that our server was AMAZING. We didnt get her name but she was blond, middle aged, glasses, sweet and I think I may have detected a possible accent? Seriously, she knew the menu and even told us they would make anything we wanted whether or not it was on the menu. She was attentive and nice and we compensated her for that accordingly with our tip. So the food, I mean it's run of the mill, maybe. It's out of cans or frozen for sure which we very much anticipated I guess. I got the country fried steak with 2 eggs, and my husband got two egg with peaches and corned beef hash. Both my steak and his hash were a bit reminiscent of dog food looks wise. Neither had good color, crisp or appropriate type of heat applied that would make you think they were cooked at the appropriate temp for the right time. Kind of just mooshy and lifeless. Also, hubs isn't feeling so hot digestive wise and reading past reviews, that looks to be a thing here? UPDATE: Now I too have intestinal issues and hour after eating here. Great. Thanks guys! ugh. It is what it is, but the prices were steep for a side of diarrhea to go along with that nude colored food, is all Im saying. Also, the blond curly haired woman who seems like a "manager" has some serious resting you know what face. Shes just outright rude too. Like she has a hard time playing well with others. When we'd watch her make eye contact with someone she would fake smile, then immediately roll her eyes behind their back when they turned away. To everyone, no matter the circumstances. NOT PROFESSIONAL AT ALL. Keep your emotions off of your face if you want to work with the public. She approached our table to replace the menues and I kinda got the chills. Once I started watching, I saw who she was very clearly. I cannot be the only one who's seen this behavior and it's one of the few reasons we won't be back.“