50 Best American Restaurants near Exeter

“Servers were lovely, the food was great, my toddler loved his meatball and pasta. Most importantly this was one of the few extremely accommodating gluten free locations right off I-95 for my wife's Celiac. Can't recommend enough and will likely be back next year!“

“Highly recommend eating here. Pizza is outstanding! The Italian stallion is next level. Great people. Variety of desserts to choose from. Cozy atmosphere. Fresh ingredients. Simply Delicious!“

“Had a great dinner to a celebrate someone’s birthday and someone else’s new job. The food was excellent and I can’t wait to come back. The Eastern Calamari was a highlight; the sauce it was served in had a umami-sweet flavor that was well-suited to the crispy calamari. For entrees, the chicken and waffle and the short rib were the stars. The chicken parmesan sandwich, spicy chicken and pork belly ramen, and Rhody fish and chips were all also very good. There was a ton of fish and chips coming out of the kitchen and headed toward other tables, so that seems to be a popular choice. For dessert, we tried the molten lava cake, farm cobbler, and gelato. There was variation in which dessert was the favorite, but everyone was impressed with the gelato. Even though gelato may not be most folks’ top choice for dessert when there are cakes and other options on the menu, it had a really unique (more solid) texture and the taste was really excellent. I highly recommend this spot!“

“amazing place , the meatball grinder was the best“

“Friendly, great food, fair prices!“

“we have been there for their Breakfast, and Dinner. both were superb! the new owner greeted us upon sitting down , took the time to listen to us, and came back after our meal to make sure everything was good. No complaints here! 10 out of 10!!“

“Server Britney was great. Food was ok but having a great server made experience good“

“Just wanted to take a moment to compliment the service we received from Amanda! It was pretty busy, the restaurant was at capacity, and she was fantastic! I appreciate a server who does a great job, and she handled our table with a perfect display of relaxed competence. Well done!“

“Food was excellent and our waiter Roberto was very accommodating. Will go back again“

“Biscuits and Gravy was top notch.“

“When I lived in RI this would be my go to when we had visitors over or not in the mood to make a big breakfast. The food is good, environment family friendly. Love the iced coffee and pancakes. It does get very busy on the weekends so plan ahead.“

“Had a very nice meal here last night, the food was great, and server was very pleasant, polite, and accommodating. I’m sure we will be back soon. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We had a great experience here for my birthday. Drinks were delicious, food was amazing, and the staff were friendly. Will be back for sure!“

“One of my girls favorites“

“Time to show some love to this Applebee's.

Their classic bacon cheeseburger, fries, and good ol' Busch beer was a home run. My wifey got the grilled chicken and Cole slaw. We tasted that crisp crunch from the slaw. 5 star also goes to my waitress. Solid work for checking in on us.

If you want to take a trip down the memory lane and eat that American meal after a long day of travel (or hard work), go to this Applebee's.“

“Food was excellent!!! great service & great atmosphere too😊 We will be back!“

“Excellent food, amazing, very friendly and attentive staff. We will definitely be back!“

“Living in the local area, this place is my 'go to' for an inexpensive meal. Service is great, never had a problem with any of the food (I've been eating here for years), & if you sit at the bar like I do - the locals are very friendly to say the least“

“Our meal was delicious. My husband and I both had the fish tacos and they were very yummy. They also were not messy to eat. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and the service was great.“

“She's absolutely amazing and describes everything for you . Her food is amazing and delicious 😋 and we can't get enough of it .. I tell everyone about this place and definitely will continue to ... Weve had her Dominican buffet and panini and also the rice bowls .. definitely a variety of foods ... A must try“

“Great food and atmosphere. I had seared scallops over risotto that was excellent.“

“Excellent food with huge portions and great service! Highly recommended if you're ever in the area. 🥰“

“Excellent food, recommend“

“I love their brunch and this was the first time having dinner. The soup of the day, mushroom, was flavorful and delicious without being too rich. Loved their take on bratwurst and pretzel appetizer. The seared tuna pad Thai was unique and so yummy too. Love how all the waitstaff help each other seamlessly. Very attentive.“

“Great waitstaff excellent food, one of the best restaurants in the area I’ve never been disappointed there“

“Yum!!!!!! My favorite is their fried green tomato sandwich! I also love the fried green tomato benedict special! I wish that was a regular menu item!“

“Amazing food. Very friendly staff who really seem to enjoy working there. Highly recommended.“

“Good food Drinks and entertainment“

“The coffee shop or Camden’s“

“Great food very clean. Awesome customer service“

“Menu is full of good food for everyone to please. The Shamrock pizza and mango habanero wings were delicious. Waitress was great. Next time I will be around the neighborhood I will make sure to try their big menu loaded with good tasting food. Atmosphere was as a country-pub-restaurant with plenty of rooms for dinning.“

“I met up with a family member here yesterday for lunch. We live in different states and this was the halfway point for us. JP was our server and he was just the best!! Very friendly and funny! The food and drinks were amazing and we loved the separate rooms for dining. We're looking forward to making this our regular meetup spot!“

“Best breakfast place in RI. Traditional diner style, great hearty food, wicked nice staff, and always a quick and easy sit down breakfast. From their breakfast combos to iced coffees this is somewhere I would 100% recommend if you want breakfast.“

“First time in. Monday night special is quite the deal! Food tasted excellent and portions are large. I was able to take home plenty of food and my unfinished bottle of wine. We did feel a bit rushed. Not only to place our order but appetizers and salads were served at the same time to our small table. We were asked multiple times if we were done with courses when we had forks in our hands. Because the food was delicious and very well prepared we’ll give it another try and hope for a better service experience.“

“Always great sandwiches. The real deal NYC deli. Today on the specials board was a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Sweet and very spicy. I loved it. Lots of pickles. And a thick coating of the sauce. Probably the best one I have had. And as usual excellent onion rings.“

“I have been to the pub many times for dinner, whenever we are nearby but this time something was different. The atmosphere and service are great, but we got the huge shrimp cocktail and the brisket sandwich, it really was special. An unexpected treat. Go early.🧐“

“A wonderful place for breakfast or lunch. We tried it this morning, amazing homemade hash! Five stars“

“Had an early dinner which included perhaps the best hot dog I ever had. Big hotdog on a traditional buttered and grilled roll. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. The restaurant is understaffed (like most these days), but a good server made up for it.“

“Fantastic Place for an Event or Late Night After Party.
We held a wedding after party at TowerHill on 7/12/25, and was thrilled with event.
Christy the manager, Taylor and Pat our bartenders were outstanding. If you are looking for a place to host a party in southern RI, you need to check THB out.
They will exceed your expectations!“

“* revised review for Breakfast*

We recently tried the new breakfast menu, and our initial impression is that the menu is certainly ambitious, but some of the menu items We’re a *bit* on the heavy side for breakfast. Nonetheless, it’s certainly a unique experience, which seems to be what they aim for.

I highly recommend trying the breakfast items, but for some it might be a *bit* too fancy...

Attention to detail”.

The stars should speak for themselves, but here is the more in-depth explanation:

It’s absolutely clear that the owners of this establishment invest a profound amount of time and energy into training and MENTORING their staff and holding them to a superb standard of service and of course attention to detail.

The front of the house we staff, from the host or hostess, to the wait staff and the bussers: every single interaction is Matt with professional courtesy and in many cases accommodation. The presentation of the order is always done with precision and accuracy, which I appreciate very much.

The products: whether it’s a quick sandwich for lunch or at dinner spread out over a couple of hours, each plate is prepared again, with intensive care and of course, attention to detail.

I have been coming here since they have open, but I have recently become a regular and I have started coming in here for lunch. I’ve had the opportunity to talk with the bartenders and the various weight staff, and from what I can gather there is a very good relationship between the owners and those whom they employ. Is also clear to me that there is a great deal of time and attention devoted to their training in the maintaining of very high excellent standards of service and conduct and professionalism.

It is with great pleasure that I bestow my highest endorsement professional and dedicated staff here at chophouse grill. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the service and presentation I’m such a finally crafted product, as well as the mentoring that goes into it.

The only true recommendation that I have would be to consider tablecloths for the dinner to “soften” the room/atmosphere. I am usually in there for lunchtime, which is a quick and informal affair. Most of the tables seat four; table cloths would be a nice touch and make the setting that more intimate.

Commendable job folks, extremely well done.

Michael R. Sherman II
History Professor
Johnson and Wales University“

“We sat at the bar while we waited for our table and Megan made incredible drinks for all of us. The service was incredible with Gianna. We had the calamari to start which was wonderful. I had the scallops and risotto and the rest of my party was equally happy with everything they got. We will definitely be coming back.“

“Awesome! Everything from the Awful Awfuls to the burgers were delicious!“

“We went over the weekend for the first time since new renovations. The atmosphere was amazing! The music was awesome, and out meals were delicious. Our server Deedra was marvelous and made my mothers Birthday worth the visit. We will be back.“

“We ordered chicken and eggplant parm to go tonight and it was fantastic. You can tell everything is made from scratch. We will be back!“

“Myself and My dad went for the first time ever on Thursday May 9th. we are both huge seafood lovers however my mom and my husband are not. So we planned a night out and our number one goal was to look for a great Buck A Shuck with an excellent menu! We found both, my dad saw the Oyster Po Boy and he was sold right there. We arrived shortly after they opened around 3 and took our seats at the bar. I am horrible at remembering names. We ordered a dozen(6 for each) oysters. Shortly after we realized we should have ordered a dozen(6 for each) little necks. I am sorry for the inconvenience of not ordering them at the same time. After eating both the dozen oysters and little necks which was truly fascinating to watch as he just shucked them open with no problem. I ordered the Salmon Burger which was AMAZING and my dad got his Oyster Po Boy. Which he also said was AMAZING. The bartender asked if we saved room for dessert. However we both looked at each other laughed and ordered another dozen (6 for each)oysters as a dessert. All in All the food was great. Everything tasted so fresh they oysters and little necks were so sweet and briney. Fantastic!! Loved the atmosphere and watching all the orders go out and the gentlemen just shuck away at the oysters and little necks. Looking forward to the next time we come!!“

“We visited Besos 3 days ago. Was a completely amazing experience. My family took the opportunity to talk to chef Annie. Annie explained each ingredient for our paella. She made the difference between excellent and amazing experience. Completely lovely place. See you soon.“

“After having over 100 meals at Sam Inn I can say I have never had a bad meal. Good food, good service, friendly atmosphere. What else could you possibly want for a good night out ? Enjoy“

“Always responsive, friendly, always going out of their way for special orders.“

“always a friendly atmosphere food is good large portions very clean restaurant“

“Johnnycakes! .. just like my mom used to make! And the Cranberry Orange muffin was fantastic!“