42 Best American Restaurants near Smithton

“We ordered tonight and I have to say the Cheesesteak was awesome!!Definitely order again.“

“Delicious, fresh homemade food. The food a service was out of this world! Highly recommend.“

“You will not find a better smash burger anywhere. I love this place !“

“Just wanted to extend our sincere thanks to Rus, Kim, and the entire staff for continuing to be a blessing to our family and the community. Thank you for helping to make a memorial dinner into a celebration of life. The food and hospitality you provided are second to none. We appreciate everything that you did to make things easier for us.“

“I enjoy going to Bills for breakfast, dinner, and lunch. The food is always good and I love the everyday specials it takes the work out of picking from the several other daily items they offer. The staff is always helpful and food comes out quick.“

“If you want better fresh cut fries than Kennywood, Bar 48 is it. Their wings and ranch are top notch; it’s the only place I order wings from. Their owner Katelyn does an amazing job of planning many fun events and her personality brings people together!“

“Portion sizes were very generous. The food was very good. Our waitress was very attentive, even when she had an entire section that was packed. The temperature inside was a little cold, so I'd suggest a light sweater or jacket if you get cold easily. Very good first visit. We look forward to visiting again and trying more of the menu.“

“Great food,excellent service,and such a cozy atmosphere! We will be back.“

“Literally the best pizza I’ve had my whole life, and I don’t prefer Detroit Style. It is just so good that it change you forever. The beer is super awesome too and I’m with my friend Andrew which makes it super good. Shoutout to Karly who is also super awesome.“

“Food was good. Waiter was friendly! Would definitely go back!“

“Lock 4 absolutely rocks! This place brings the kind of energy that makes you excited to sit down and eat. The moment you walk in, the vibe hits you — upbeat staff, great music, and plates flying out of the kitchen looking like pure comfort‑food perfection. Every dish is bold, flavorful, and clearly made with pride. The riverfront setting just amplifies the whole experience. Lock 4 isn’t just a meal… it’s a mood. Highly recommend.“

“The food was great, the owner was really nice, and the employees were amazing. If you're in the area you have to go here. Great little mom and pop restaurant. Just don't turn left when leaving the parking lot. You'll see what I mean.“

“Enjoyed an evening here for the 55th reunion of the BVA class of 1968. The setting was very nice for the some 70 classmates and guests. The buffet dinner was one of the best I have eaten with plenty of great food. The two servers did wonders filling plates and seeing to the needs of all. I understood the establishment worked well with the event organizers. I would not hesitate to attend another function here again.“

“It has been a long time, between visits Looked forward to meal. Chicken/dumplings had very little chicken. The cornbread was very tough & hard. Told server, she just said Sorry! 😟“

“I will not be back, left a $20.00 tip for the waiter and was charged $14.99 as a sweeneys special convenience fee for a party of 3. And the drink prices are out of the park.“

“Had a wonderful weekend at the John Butler B&B. Cozy house in a safe area. Quite and peaceful. All the staff we met at the restaurants were friendly. Everything was clean and as described. We definitely are adding this to our list of places to return to.“

“Made a last minute decision to go out for News years after our original plans changed. Wait time was reasonable and the staff went above and beyond. Food was delicious and thankful we got to celebrate at such a great local restaurant.“

“This place has really good wings! And the pork chop is really good too! Especially with barn sauce.“

“I absolutely LOVE going to Wagner's! The food is delicious, the coffee is hot & tastes great and the staff is so welcoming and pleasant. If going, make sure you get the Home fries with Peppers & Onions. You'll thank me for it! I don't understand why they are not open for dinner too. I would certainly go there for dinner a lot!!!! This restaurant is a must try!!!!“

“So good Huge portions Friendly staff friendly atmosphere Loved it Will be back ❤️“

“I have never had a bad meal at the “new” cactus. The fact that it’s now a family friendly establishment makes it a great place for family get togethers! The food has been amazing so far....and happy hour specials are amazing! Definitely check it out if you’re in the Perryopolis area!“

“So delicious. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The food is amazing. I have lived in the valley for over 12 years and this was my first time eating here for Valentine’s Day with my husband. I cannot believe I waited this long. I will definitely be back !“

“I literally cannot rave enough about this restaurant!Adorable space with unique menu items all the time. I can always count on a delicious meal be it a regular menu item or special. The desserts ! I am not a huge dessert person but now I am for Orders amazing one of a kind selections! Bonus they have so many gluten free items for those that need! Grateful to have this restaurant close to my home❤️“

“My parents were visiting from Tampa, Florida and chose Eat’n Park in Belle Vernon to celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary. While the meal itself was fairly unremarkable, the level of service we received from our server, Mia, was truly exceptional and deserves recognition.

From the moment she greeted our table, Mia demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism, attentiveness, and hospitality. One member of our party has food allergies, and Mia handled the situation with impressive knowledge, diligence, and care. She took every concern seriously, answered questions confidently, and ensured that we felt completely comfortable and reassured throughout the dining experience.

What distinguished Mia most was her extraordinary attention to detail. Drinks were consistently refreshed, dishes were cleared promptly, and every request was met with efficiency and genuine enthusiasm. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and maintained a warm, welcoming presence throughout the evening.

As a newer server, Mia’s performance was especially impressive. She carried herself with the poise, competence, and confidence of someone with years of experience. More importantly, she brought a level of sincerity and kindness that cannot be taught. She made my parents feel celebrated on their anniversary and elevated what would have otherwise been an ordinary dinner into a genuinely memorable occasion.

In an industry where exceptional service can be difficult to find, Mia exemplifies what outstanding hospitality should look like. She is an invaluable asset to Eat’n Park, and I sincerely hope her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to customer care are recognized by management. Employees of her caliber are rare, and she left a lasting impression on our entire family.

Thank you, Mia, for making my parents’ 36th anniversary celebration so special.“

“The food has been consecutively delicious for many years! I highly recommend the steak hoagie and the cheeseburger. Everything is very good!!“

“I love the weekday daily breakfast special. I also love getting coupons in my e-mail. I have one for a birthday sundae but was to full to eat. I like the waitress’ that they have there too.“

“Good service. Very good food for the price. Staff was Awesome interacting with my 7 year old too!“

“CID WAS GREAT WAITRESS THE FOOD WAS GREAT AS ALWAYS THE YOUNG MAN WHO WAS THE HOST WAS SO FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE“

“For a small roadside bar the food is really really great! I'm a wings snob and the wings here check ALL my boxes! Friends also enjoyed the burgers. We have been twice and service was great. Last night there was one bartender and live music so it wasn't slow, but the bartender (sadly, I didn't get her name) was ON TOP OF IT! We NEVER waited for a refill and she often checked in on our large group to make sure we had all we needed. We WILL be back!“

“On Sunday we had an In house catered party for dinner and it was excellent! The food was topnotch and the service was great! Special shout out to our server, Bram (Brahm). He was efficient, kind, and organized. From the drinks served before, to the food, then the cake,and packing us up to go, he did it all with a little help by Samantha. There was not one complaint from our party of 20. Thanks so much to all! All I can add is yum!!“

“I’d like to give a big shout out to Tracey. We’ve been sick in this house and once coming back to life we wanted la eda’s. So I went to pick it up. On way home I got a call. My salad wasn’t in my order. Yep before I was even home ❤️. I went back and she brought out to me with a giant smile 😊. Thanks for bringing us back to life with the best food 💯❤️“

“Been there twice and the food has been great. Very nice decor and location. Only down side is the homemade potato chips are too thick for me.“

“Great service, fun atmosphere“

“My boyfriend and I stopped in for our last lunch until he gets back in a month as an otr truck driver. I googled restaurants near the Smithton truck stop and I was not disappointed. The food was awesome and the service even better!! We left full and happy. Needless to say we will be back!!!“

“Great food & service....perfect place for a pit stop will boating the Mon!“

“I knew I was in for somethin special when I walked up into their parkin' field and saw small rocks gravellin it up all fancy like. This upscale establishment had walls from floor to ceiling on all sides. It even had not one, but two doors to go through. And get this, they on the hinges! Wow. But that's nothing compared to what I discovered entering the final door... the floor... i thought they forgot to put da sawdust down and Id be walking on raw dirt, naw, naw, it was better than saw dust. You ever hear of fellers puttin down wood across an entire floor? That must have taken a lot of dedicated non drinkers a lot of time. It nearly brought a tear to my eye to know they cared enough for me to spend all that time for me. I went to look up to the Heavens and thank God, but I couldn't see a cloud in sight. You know that dang place had a roof on it? And not any normal roof, a roof without a hole in it? Well I forgot what happened next, but I woke up in a ditch, pulled out my phone and wrote this review. I'm not sure if it was real or some kind of dream, but if I can find my way back to the country, where all the people want to be nice to everyone(like everyone everyone should learn to be nice to each other) , I'd walk right back in. Love's the way. Love is eternal.“

“Well, technically this is not a separate restaurant from Denny's. It's predominantly a curated and slightly different menu for the DoorDash/GrubHub/insert-food-delivery-service-here crowd. That said, I haven't had a single negative thing to say. The staff that preps and serves the meals at this Denny's location are the same great staff I enjoy when I go there. Good food, reasonable prices, and smooth service.“

“Excellant food. All personnel so friendly.“

“just ordered a buffalo chicken becks pizza with bacon cheese fries, hot pepper cheese balls and fried mushrooms. everything was hot and tastes amazing. the delivery driver was so sweet. will definitely be ordering again!“

“My self and my neighbor go there for breakfast the service is primo the food is good but not always some times the bacon is over cooked and they have one waitress that is very load when she talks but all in all pretty ok“

“My husband and I stopped in for a late (10pm) dinner after a highschool football game tonight. Upon entering is was clear, like many restaurants and businesses, they were short staffed. They were also super busy, with many larger parties of students, families etc. The very nice girl checking people out as we walked in, told us to find a seat and she would be right w us. She was right w us, she took our drink order, gave us menus and silverware and went to take care of some other guests. She came back, took our orders, kept the drinks coming and checked in on us several times. I also overheard her checking in w the kitchen on a few of our items, all the time keeping a kind and respectful tone of voice. I also observed that Dennys probably had a very busy evening, based on the at the atmosphere in general. However the entire time we were there, I never heard an employee complain or sigh or be disrespectful of each other or to any of the patrons. Everyone especially our waitress, spoke in a kind, mannerly tone and worked as a team. I was very impressed, as these were clearly the younger staff members, wrapping up the closing shift. They kept busy setting up and refilling things for the next day, kept cleaning up and hustling around. I made sure to personally tell the manager, Wayne I believe, as who knows who may or may not see a review. I think it was commendable that the staff worked together and didnt let the stress of a busy shift overwhelm them or affect good customer service. Thanks to all!! Especially, our server, Savannha, and Amanda, Caitlin, Lily and Becca... and the kitchen staff!“