46 Best American Restaurants in York

“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.“

“Today, had lunch at The First Post in York, PA. The place is nice and spacious, located on East Market Street. Our party of four shared a ravioli appetizer and had French Onion soup. Both were delicious!!! Easily the best French Onion soup I've eaten!!! For lunch, we each had something different. My Aunt had Salmon Salad. My wife had The Post Steak Sandwich with fries. Our son had the Blackened Shrimp Alfredo. I settled for.the Fish & Chips!! Each of us loved our meals - taking at least half home!! The portions were enormous!!! To wrap up, we decided on some dessert. My Aunt and wife had the Creme Brulee. My son and I had the Chocolate Reese Cake Tort. So good!!!! Service was phenomenal!! If in the York, PA area, you MUST stop in and eat up!!!“

“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 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.“

“Total experience top tier. The authenticy from the people to the place sent me in overload of nostalgia reminiscing from when my Nanny was alive & visiting her and being in her kitchen (she had same type of tables and older kitchen gadgets, right down to the whiskey container's too) with her cooking breakfast. Everything sent me into an emotional rollercoaster it was the saddest but best feeling ever! Thank you!“

“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.“

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“A bit disappointed. Love the space but my meal was nothing special. Mixed vegetables were good but only warm. Baked potato was warmer, but not hot. The star of the show would have been the crab cake but there was nothing special there. The menu says jumbo lump crab. If there was lump crab meat, then they shredded it up to make the cake. I could get a crab cake that good or better almost anywhere. We've had good food here in the past, but unfortunately this meal was nothing special.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

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

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

“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).“

“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 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!“

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

“This is not just a bar. Kelly made us feel like we had been old friends. I cannot say enough about the delicious food. The lunch menu is out of this world. I would tell you if you are looking for great food and a place go to Alley Oops Sports Bar & Grill is where to go. I will definitely do the hour drive and come back again to try the crab cakes that Kelly suggested. 👍“

“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!“

“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 🍺“

“The mushroom burger was delicious 😋“

“Village Green was a nice spot for a meal. The food was good, but slightly overpriced. The service was slower than expected but the servers were kind. The atmosphere is plain & painted in all grey. Probably wouldn't go again with other options out there. Overall, 4 out of 5.“

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

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

“My experience at Longhorn Steakhouse was the best we've had without a doubt. There was no wait so we were seated right away and the booth was large and clean.

Trista attended to our table promptly and so thoroughly that we didn't have to ask for anything additional.

Usually we have to ask for additional napkins for our kids, A1 Sauce for my daughter's steak, sometimes we have to ask for the bread, but with Trista, she was on top of all of this without even being asked. She was very comprehensive in the service she provided and expertly anticipated our needs.

I would consider this one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had in recent memory and would love to visit again to receive the same experience.“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“What's to say this is one of my favorite bars in York Jamie and Emily are fantastic they do an amazing job and always make you feel welcome the food is fantastic wings are incredible specials are always on point as well be sure to check out their March specials right now they are delicious“

“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.“

“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. 👍🏿“

“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!“

“Great food! But PLEASE stop up charging for using a MAC card. Your establishment is the only one doing this.“

“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.“

“The Mid Bucket chili is too die for.“

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

“Great service, little pricey, great atmosphere“

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

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

“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.“