50 Best American Restaurants in York

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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“Fantastic“

“Little rough in the beginning, BUT ...Sam n Rabbit made up for it, plus pleasant waitress, Sabrina . Definitely worth the wait and we will be back.“

“Excellent food, and service. Thanks!“

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

“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.“

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

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

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

“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!!“

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

“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❤️“

“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!“

“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).“

“delicious food, clean restaurant, good selection of beer!“

“I will admit, I had low expectations but this place surprised me. Chicken tenders are breaded in-house, and were crispy and seasoned well. Pizza was well sauced, and tasted great. Service was promt and attentive. I will be back to try some other menu items.

Wheelchair accessibility: Must use main doors for entering and exiting in a wheelchair“

“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 🍺“

“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!“

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“This restaurant is Excellent in Every category! I have Never had a bad meal at this restaurant. The food is just as great as the view overlooking the golf course. There is plenty of seating, a large game room and many options! The bathrooms are clean and the waiters and waitresses are excellent! Honestly, I don’t know how anyone could knock this place. In my book it is Top Notch on all levels!“

“The Mid Bucket chili is too die for.“

“The service depends on employees and how far you are sitted from bar. Locals get all the speedy service and conversation which makes waiting on our meals more irritating.“

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

“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!“

“When we first walked in it felt like we walked back in time to the 70s. Being children in the 70s this was great!! We loved the atmosphere! The service was top notch. Hailey took great care of us! The crab was delicious. We will be back. If I have to pin point anything I would change would be the seasoning on the crabs were too heavy for me so I will ask for light seasoning next time. And one more thing my husband's food took a very long time to get to the table. We were in no hurry but it was a long time after I received my crabs. They were busy though and we will definitely be back.“

“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!“

“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. 👍🏿“

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

“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.“

“Best meal is the Steak Kebabs! The seasoning on the steak and rice is perfect. Add a side of the steamed broccoli and it’s a hit every time.“

“Friendly staff., Food was good., All around great visit.“

“Great service, little pricey, great atmosphere“

“Went for a seafood lunch last Sunday and we were not disappointed. Best crab cake and fried shrimp I've had in ten plus years. My friends both got the crabs legs and they were steamed to perfection. Can't wait to go 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 understand the server has other duties at the same time. He could’ve been there a little bit more, but I gotta be in his shoes for that one. It was amazing. My brother said he was amazing with the tip. Just remember there were two of us there at the chilies think about that one before sending Family! Remember if you order a hamburger ask for rare burger and it comes out well done and you let the owner know about it or a manager and he does jack shit to it. Your bill is gonna be the same.“

“The people that work there are GREAT! I love the events like Pocus Focus, karaoke and BINGO.“

“Went for a seafood lunch last Sunday and we were not disappointed. Best crab cake and fried shrimp I've had in ten plus years. My friends both got the crabs legs and they were steamed to perfection. Can't wait to go back!“

“I stop over after my guard shift at the mall on Fridays and although I don't eat fried chicken everyday I could! eat this Fried Chicken every'day The woman there is spunky but very nice and thoughtful and helpful she doesn't look at the reviews but I'm leaving one, Live long and prosper" Bairs fan yours truly And if you pronounce the name wrong you will be corrected?“