50 Best American Restaurants near New Britain

“We were looking for a place eat on our way home, to be honest had not been in awhile!! Boy we were sorry for that! Place was super nice, everyone sp nice and food..fantastic, delicious and plentiful! 2 of us got the Tuesday turkey dinner and 1 got fish and chips! French fries hand cut and were being stolen regularly! Will be back..prices great as well! Good beer selection too!“

“My coworkers and I loved eating at LT for lunch today. I knew they would love it as much as I do!! The food came out so fast, and it was outstanding, as always. WOW, our server, Tyler, was crazy awesome!!! He remembered who ordered what, and there were 10 of us. I love being able to recommend LT!!“

“We have been here several times in the past two years. The menu is always fresh and creative. Our smoked bison ravioli with slow roasted sunchokes was brilliant!Vegetarian options: If you tell them ahead of time any dietary restrictions, they will attend to that.“

“Awesome spot in Ambler. The cheesesteaks were huge and they were delicious. We got the buffalo springfield, austin city limits, and jawn popper cheesesteaks and they were all amazing. We also got mango habenero, sweet thai chili and hot honey garlic wings which were all awesome as well. Great spot, cool people running it. We will be back!“

“As always, the food was excellent. Our waitress was on point. Seeing the antiquity was awesome and it was well maintained.Everyone there, including the customers, were very nice and pleasant. This is why I proposed to wife some years ago, we had our wedding reception there and we make it a habit to go back whenever we can.Parking: Well lit parkig lot on the premises.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to main entrance.“

“Saturday was our first experience at Heirloom and I must say it was delightful. We arrived at our reservation time and the table wasn’t quite ready yet so we went to the back bar to wait. A gentleman was delicately preparing oysters that looked delightful and was very welcoming, friendly and joyful. Later we learned that was the chef. Every staff member was kind and accommodating. The food was prompt, yet similar to works of art, and not only did it look beautiful, it tasted extraordinary. I must say, we plan on returning. Bravo to everyone involved and the talent and ambiance!“

“This place is honest to god my my FAVORITE place to eat!!! I've lived in 3 states and this beats anything anywhere! It is my happy place! Every experience is positive from the moment I walk in and the some of the nicest people I've ever met work here and they serve the best food I've ever had. Let's break it down. Shout out to the chef first of all! I would give my right arm to have him or her cook for me personally and maybe a leg! Melony is the nicest human being! From Recommendations to general friendliness to going the extra mile for me on my valentines day dinner she made my entire year!! I'm #obsessed with the popcorn. It's not regular popcorn it's not movie theater popocorn it's truffle popcorn unlike anything you've had before. I swear it's my favorite thing!! Next the black velvet oysters! Best oysters ever! No shell ever no sand just deliciousness!! I'm convinced you could actively try to get shell in your mouth and you wouldn't be able to they are so clean and completely removed from the shell so no fighting for your food! The lamb meatballs are the richest ever! Sooooo good! The boozy hot chocolate clearly made from scratch soooo rich and yummy! The Bleu cheese toast just order 2 per person cause you'll want more! Soo good omg! The spare ribs are to die for as well! The mango honey iced tea tastes like heaven and the chocolate mint sorbet will make you dance even if you try to refuse! This is the one place where I happy dance from food! Another shout out to melony she honestly made me smile and brightened my week. I say a little sweet happy valentines day note on my boxed up goods from her when I got home. And yes they were my breakfast! She made me smile even after I left! 20/10 would reccomend and 20/10 would be friends with melody!! Pictures attached. If you don't try this place you're losing out!“

“Food was tasty and a good value. Staff were very nice. Looks can be deceiving when looking at the restaurant from the outside. It looks like the building used to be an old American dinner that’s a little beat up but once you enter you will be greeted by a clean restaurant with clothed tables and chairs. However you can still see some of the old diner inside so it conflicts with the Korean accents. Obviously not a deal breaker but I hope they invest for a modern remodel.“

“Hella good, hella fast. Staff is both efficient and kind, food is delicious, even nearly packed with people the atmosphere is cozy. Highly recommend!Wheelchair accessibility: There are multiple places on the curbside for getting up in a wheelchair, and people will help with doors and make room where needed.“

“I chose to have a few dishes catered by Simply Delicious for my Easter dinner and everything was great. Scalloped potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, and a beautiful salad topped with fresh fruit and more. My guests raved about the food! Tina was wonderful to work with. She was also able to make these wonderful dishes gluten free so our guests with dietary restrictions could enjoy them. I will definitely be back! Thank you Tina!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available“

“We had a bridal shower here. Claudia was super helpful with organizing the event, food orders, head counts, etc. The room was really nice and spacious. Skyler was our hostess for the afternoon and she was great! Skyler was very attentive and a pleasure to work with. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. I would definitely host another event here.“

“food was fantastic, had the fish n chips, and a Blue Moon. love the atmosphere, you always find a few friends there. Mike has done a great job with new menu items. it's one of our favorite places. even though the Phillies lost, we had a great time. we'll be back soon. new mocktail menu.“

“This place is the best. P.j’s food is amazing all the food is so fresh. They have good working employees. There are amazing big TVs that always have live stuff and you can put a request in and they will put it on.Waiter destinyFromSofia Selko and Jen“

“We're a family of 4 and decided to take our daughter (a tea enthusiast) for her 16th birthday and it was a HIT!! The food was fabulous, tea was spot on, and everyone was so lovely and inviting! Even offered a chance for my daughter to join the Teahouse family in the future. Theres definitely going to be a repeat visit!“

“Augusto's remains one of the best restaurants in the area. I hadn't been in a few years, but the food is excellent, creatively prepared, and affordable. We had the specials, which were amazing ( lobster bisque—George Perrier's recipe, which I had years ago at Le Bec Fin-the duck, and homemade gnocchi). Delicious. Excellent coffee too ( too full to try dessert!). Very attentive, friendly service. We'll be back!“

“First Timer! An absolute all around fantastic family run place! Happy well staffed Servers! The food fresh and wonderfully homemade! Psst Get those sausage links*****This a great personable good people gathering pace like in the past! Thank you Ballard's next time I bring my 9 grandkids“

“FANTASTIC food, you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is delicious. Great service. Wonderful ambiance, very charming inside and a beautiful outdoor seating area. My absolute favorite restaurant. Can't recommend highly enough.“

“For an amazing casual meal, this has become our go-to place when we go to Doylestown. I've just had the best onion soup ever, with plenty of short rib, cheese and some fried rosemary. My partner had a Cobb salad with a punchy mustard dressing . I know there are lots of good restaurants within minutes of here, but we can't pass this up.“

“My husband and I had been searching for a local breakfast spot for years and have been disappointed by all the area diners. I heard about 2nd St Pike Grill through my high school alumni group. May sound odd to some but shout out to CHS and go there if you're an alum reading this! Anyway...I saw eggs benedict. I can't count the times I've been left sad or questioned how the hollandaise was prepared. OMG my taste buds were so happy! My husband, one of the pickiest eaters on Earth demolished his potatoes saying this is the first time he ever had perfect potatoes. Atmosphere is chic and cozy. The staff is superb, attentive, and personable. We've been coming back just about every weekend now. One more thing - when you go, treat yourself to the most perfect omelet, ever.“

“We love Spring House. The food, drinks and service are consistently top notch. Last night was a step backwards. We were greeted at the table by our server with bread and butter and asking if we wanted more than water to drink. In general the drinks took a while and so did the soup. We waited quite a while for someone to take the empty soup bowls and ask if we wanted a water refill or another drink. The soup bowls were taken when the entrees were served. There was someone nearby who was setting the table next to us but she was only interested a table that was still empty when we left. We remain fans of the restaurant and will be back but clearly not a good moment.“

“This is a spot you and your friends need to go and enjoy a meal and a drink. The menu has many options to choose from. The Rib Eye Stew and the Chicken in Hay are highly recommended. The draft list is very good. Items are well priced. There are meal specials. The bar section has a Happy Hour. You need to go here.“

“Love it here.The food is great.The service is great.The sports they have in the TV is great.The staff are great.The drink selection is great.The toilets even have a TV in there so you can watch the game on TV whilst you're having a pee.Did I say that's great?I can't recommend this place enough. It's well, erm great!“

“Very quaint little place. Was surprised how small it is, but it's cozy. Almost like eating at home with friends. Everyone was super nice. FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD! Absolutely delicious they give you enough on one plate. You could feed two people. Drinks were yummy definitely going back the menu is extensive. Would recommend this place of in the area.“

“Who's a lucky dog? You are if you find yourself sitting at the bar of this neighborhood treasure. Friendly staff, friendly strangers, unexpectedly great food. This all at a reasonable price, and served up quickly. It's not a super nice place, a neighborhood bar. But the restrooms are clean, the atmosphere casual. So much so that the food quality comes as a surprise. Obviously, they care, and they are skilled. And the customers care. We just showed up on a lark, we were the lucky ones.“

“Bankers is a classic small town bar with great food, drinks, and community engagement. The staff are friendly and accommodating (one of the waitresses literally dug through the trash for me when I accidentally threw out my retainers a few years back, so that should be a testament!). The place is always packed on weekend evenings, so if a lively bar is your scene, then Bankers is the spot!“

“We had an event here last night and I had to write a review to say how top notch everything was. We were on the second floor and they opened up the bar on the second floor for us. Braydon (not sure if I am spelling his name right) who was our bartender and waiter was excellent. So kind and attentive. Everyone that came said how wonderful everything was. Thank you for an incredible evening. One that will not be forgotten.“

“The restaurant was remodeled during Covid. Everything is extremely clean and new looking. The employees are very capable and friendly. The breakfast is as good as ever. It gets busy during breakfast hours but we had no problem getting a table and there were seats available at the counterParking: Ample parking even during busy hours. There is room for work trucks“

“First time here. Saturday afternoon before St. Patrick's day. Good beer and drink specials. Food was really good had wings and burgers. Everyone was friendly and service was excellent. Looks like a good place to watch sports. Will definitely be “

“It's always a good time at Devil's Acre Tavern. The food is great, and they offer something for everyone. Dustin and team were spot on for service and the place was rockin' on a Friday night with no empty tables or seats. Make sure you try this place out!“

“We love Steam Pub. Thank you so much to Chris for making things right with our order we had from takeout. We thought things were missing and Chris went above and beyond to fix it. It turned out that it was our mistake and when we went back to give back the gift card and wine he had given us he would not take it back. We go to Steam almost weekly and this kindness and amazing customer service guarantees we will continue to be loyal customers. Our sincerest apologies to all who prepped our order correctly. It was our oldest son’s mistake for not seeing the second bag. Thanks again and see you soon“

“So back when I used to be in the area frequently, I had heard horror stories about this place... but that was pre-COVID. Now, I don't see what the rumors were all about; place is clean and easy to find, parking is sizable, pretty spacious & can hold a large party (with call ahead reservations of course) and staff at the bar area were personable enough“

“Wait staff and cashier were all top level - a tribute to the owners. Menu was varied and prices appeared to be good values. I ordered a simple dish of poached eggs , sourdough toast and scrapple. Eggs were a tad too well done for 'poached' eggs and scrapple seemed to have no taste. Asked if I was a Vet and thanked me for my service and shook my hand - the hand shake impressed me and was greatly appreciated. Will try again as Im sure the food deficiency was just a 'bad' day. Location was cozy and warm.“

“Spatola's pizza is one of our favorites in the area. We're a local repair shop, and everyone the shop absolutely loves it. It's always fresh, warm, and amazing quality. The drivers and any employees there are always super polite. We've gotten take out and delivery over 20 times and have never had a bad experience. They've never messed up our order either! We highly recommend them for all of your pizza wants.“

“Tiny breakfast and lunch spot. FANTASTIC breakfast. Went with my daughter on a snowy Saturday morning. A new employee was very nice and helpful even as they were learning the ropes. Very fair prices. Hash browns with peppers and onions may have been the best I ever had. I'm a bit of a nuisance with the way I like my eggs. They got them exactly right. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.Parking: No issuesKid-friendliness: Very sweet and patient with my daughter. She couldn't make up her mind and the waitress was a sweetheart. I know that's frustrating for wait staff, and I appreciate her kindness.“

“A few updated options : shrimp tacos are actually really good , they give you 3 and they'll fill you up ! French onion: avoid , not good. The French onion isn't anything I would order here ever again, weak broth, skimpy on the cheese. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good .. stick with the bat food!“

“On March 14, 2024, my family went to WH after my mom had surgery at GVH. We were stressed out and hungry and close to the restaurant. We got there and had a lovely lunch in the bar. Our bartender (sorry I can't remember her name!)was delightful and we were glad we came. The lunch was delicious and the atmosphere was warm. Highly recommend❤️❤️❤️!“

“We love eating here for brunch on Sundays. Food is great, service is awesome.Kid-friendliness: Our kids are 9 and 7 and like coming here. They usually play their switches while waiting for food, but the staff is very nice to them and they always felt welcomed.“

“My sister and I moved to the area a few months ago and have been struggling to find places to eat that we like but…..WE FOUND IT! Food is AMAZING!!! Everyone is so nice, delivery so fast and food is excellent!! Would it be weird if we eat here every day? ? Thank you so much Vinneys!!!“

“10/10 - took dietary restrictions very seriously , GM checked in on us. Server was ready with substitutions & to explain the menu. Plan on going back! Great for those with celiac disease or any other food allergies.Dietary restrictions: Celiac disease - many GF optionsVegan and vegetarian options galore“

“We went with friends to hang out out before dinner and maybe some karoke. I was pretty surprise at how many really talented people were there singing. The place was pretty packed on a Saturday between 3-6. Most everyone was nice, too. We didn't eat so I couldn't speak of the food but the drinks were reasonable and the service was good.“

“Steamed oysters were worth the price, just not as good as I assumed it would be, but honestly, nothing to complain about. Girlfriend got a southwest salad, which was huge and better then expected. Service was great. Atmosphere was calm and quiet which I like. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I expected pasta with the oysters and didn't get any. When I mentioned it to the server I was told she didn't know I wanted the entire and that they weren't suppose to serve entires that late which is completely acceptable because it was 10 on a Saturday night BUT it didn't mentioned that on the menu before I ordered and was expecting the pasta to fill me up so I left a bit hungry still. I'd go back and try something else for sure.“

“This place has been there forever. We did a mom's night out on a Friday night, and plenty of seating available. Nice crowd around the bar. Service was great, and the food was DELICIOUS. Parking is a challenge due to the corner location and other eating places nearby.. but well worth it. GET THE TATER TOTS!!!Parking: Corner lot. Not a lot of parking on site but plenty of options all aroundKid-friendliness: They have a great kids menu right on the regular menu... plenty of options.“

“Can't remember who the guy was taking care of us, reminded me of a jersey shore guy. Lol. No disrespect intended to the guy, though. He was an all-star. Very friendly. Very positive . Checked in with us throughout. It was nice to see some folks still enjoy making customers happy and feeling welcomed. Left him a 30 dollar tip. On a 35 dollar order. Just to show him appreciation of his hard work and dedication. I highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been yet.“

“Stopped for some breakfast after deciding where to try, food was ok, service was a little off...did not give us silverware till we asked when our food was on the table, was a bit annoyed waiting for the check after I asked, others asked and received there's before ours...tries it, but not sure if we go back.“

“After reading an article stating Coach's Steaks are listed as one of the 5 best in Bucks County my husband and I went and got one each. We say Coach's steaks is the #1 best. The first bite to the last bite was absolutely scrumptious. The Father and Son duo provided excellent service too. They were kind patient with compassionate customer service. The Dad shared that their steaks are freshly shaved by him daily. Looking forward to getting another. They have amazing toppings too. Thanks Coach for making great steaks and providing excellent service. We were real hungry and the wait time was quick. You guys know what you are doing.“

“Greeted by D as SOON as we stepped in. Took a few minutes to cruise the menu (first timers). Wife got the Avocado Toast (with the Everything Bagel seasoning). Loved it, took half with her for a snack in an hour. My son and I both got The Cloud 9. My mistake was my good fortune. I thought I was getting Challah French toast and scrambled eggs and sausage on the side... It was a sandwich that I did not realize First, if you're not eating this sandwich with your hands and this syrup drizzle on the top, you're not allowed to speak to me for 1 hour My son gets a pass for dipping because he's my son. Those are the rules I don't make them. Short of that the sandwich is a perfect breakfast or anytime sandwich. Challah is moist and cinnamon-y and delicious, eggs are cooked perfectly and the sausage has the perfect amount of heat to it. If you're aware of Duke's and not eating here, I don't know what you're doing with your life. If you weren't aware of Duke's now you are. Get after it!“

“We came in for Sunday brunch. Our server was wonderful, very friendly and attentive. Our cocktails were fantastic. We got the deviled eggs as an app, one kids meal, French toast, a breakfast bowl, and the salmon blt. Everyone enjoyed their meal.Kid-friendliness: Awesome kids meal that included fruit and cookie with the entree“

“One of our favorites in the area for breakfast, lunch or dinner for many years. Food is always fresh & well prepared to order. Service is efficient & usually friendly. If you're lucky you could get a booth by the window. It's a busy place but well worth the wait!“

“Our first time there! We sat at the bar on a Saturday night! The place was superpacked! Christian, our bartender was the best! The best! So attentive and service was on point! And even though it was extremely busy he still found time to chat up these new customers! We'll be back soon!“

“The food was excellent & so was our waitress! Shaylin, you were absolutely wonderful! I've been going to another Longhorn Steakhouse, but after going to this one, I probably won't go to the other one anymore. Location really makes a difference. Thanks again Shaylin for your great service!“