50 Best American Restaurants near Exeter

“it's like cheers! but we miss the chicken marsala. the staff and other food is always 10/10 though. bring back the marsala lol

please bring back the chicken marsala! or at least for a special sometimes!

the duck wonton's or rangoon special = delicious (forgot the name)
crab crusted scrod special = A+

the fried green beans = please make these a regular item! they're so good and they're so easy! we always get them when they're on the specials menu“

“great food I give it a 10 out of 10“

“Opened at noon. We walk in with almost twenty people after a service at the veterans cemetery. They handled us well. Quickly and efficiently, friendly, and professionally. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and drinks. I had never been there before, but I would definitely go back.“

“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“

“Excellent food, including a nice selection of gluten-free options. Nice, comfortable setting; service was professional and very personable. Highly recommend.“

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

“I have been going to Applebee's for years now . I went for Veterans Day as I am a Veteran . I ordered a burger , it was fantastic. Service was excellent, it was extremely busy the the restaurant was full of fellow Veterans it was nice to see . Thank you Applebee's for treating us to a free meal to honor us .“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“We were visitors in the area and we loved T's so much that we went there for breakfast two days in a row! The pancakes were some of the best I've had at a breakfast place. I recommend the Little Rhody, it's a great value for the price and you get pancakes, eggs, home fries and a breakfast meat - all delicious! The service was exceptional both times we visited. The atmosphere was very homey and inviting. We'll definitely be back when we visit the area again.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great food and great service! Cracker Barrel has an “old” country atmosphere and a wonderful gift shop where you can find so many unique and nostalgic gifts! And, they have quite the variety of old fashioned candy from my childhood days! We just love Cracker Barrel!!! ❤️“

“I love plantains and theirs is top notch! 😋
Super juicy, scrumptious and delicious!

Katie and her staff are so amazing. Their hospitality is through the roof! Great ambiance; nice chill spot! Definitely recommend stopping by. I’m glad I did!“

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

“One of my girls favorites“

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

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

“Food is always good. The order always comes out fast. The staff work incredibly well together especially when the place is full of people.“

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

“Absolutely delicious food and great atmosphere! So many different choices and if you love mimosas, this is the place to go! Can't wait to go back!“

“Keylei at the Fall River Newport Creamery was amazing! She was super honest and kind. She's an asset to the Newport Creamery Corp. She treats people like family. (8:10pm) Request her, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Keylie“

“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!!“

“Great place to bring the family. Gets super busy on a Saturday/Sunday morning so get there early or at least get someone in line to hold your spot. It is a cash only place but they do have an ATM. The food is really good too, they switch it up a lot and are creative with their options. Although it can be a bit pricey, I’d still go back there for a meal. I like AJ’s, they are a staple restaurant in the West Warwick, Arctic Village area.“

“Perfect place for a date night or to catch up with friends. The food is always great. The drinks are strong and their beer list is well curated. The brunch is great, too. Their menu changes seasonally and we love trying the new options.“

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

“French toast 😋 highly recommended“

“Great atmosphere and selection of beers and other adult beverages. Lots of great seating. The bartender was super friendly and helpful too. The craft beer that is better than you find at other brew pubs. Awesome variety. I left my phone there and management was incredibly helpful in coordinating a time for me to pick it up. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Food is great. Full disclosure. My band plays there regularly. Even though we live 30 minutes away, we order ribs and burgers there when we want take-out. They definitely earned their awards and we get exactly what is expected on an order.“

“The food was great but the service was even better. Our server Julen was amazing. She was helpful in understanding as we had questions about the menu. Most servers we've dealt with at other restaurants feel like we are being a bother if we need something. Jules was not like that and was great to our dog Foxy as he lounged on the patio and ate his meal. 5 stars. we will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“This place has the best corned beef and sweet potato hash in RI, the staff is very friendly they make you feel totally at home if you are ever in this area do yourself a favor and grab a bite to eat here you’ll be thanking me later.“

“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!“

“Thank God for Walt’s 💜 classic nostalgia. Delicious and the prices are more than fair. Singular and inimitable. Wish I could invest in them. The bun, the fries, the beef! Their other options like the thanksgiving sandwich or the grilled ham and cheese are also dependably delicious.“

“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 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!“

“The coffee shop or Camden’s“

“This place was AWESOME. The food menu was huge, with a lot of varieties and reasonable price points. The portion sizes were fairly large and the food was delicious. They also have a lot of options for gluten free meals. Our server Lauren was very welcoming, kind, funny and attentive. Great vibes all around!“

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

“Beautiful atmosphere and amazing staff. I have been here a couple times and each time has never failed. I’ve had a handful of different meals and each was cooked to perfection and extremely flavorful. Highly recommend and it has become one of my favorite breakfast or lunch spots.“

“Good food, attentive staff“

“Wonderful atmosphere and service“

“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.“

“What a fantastic dining experience my family had tonight. Cocktails were superb, my rare tuna tacos were not only the best tacos I’ve ever eaten, it was one of the top 3 meals I’ve ever had. My wife had the rib eye melt which was equally as delicious, and my daughter loved her Mac & cheese and green beans. I started with white chowder which is typically good no matter where you get it in New England, but there’s was excellent. As good as the food was, it was the service from Alexa that made it so memorable. She was friendly and accommodating like any server would or should be, but she went beyond that making us feel like friends and family. Extra kudos to her for being a superstar. All in all, this was a 10+ dining experience even though the best is 5. Back 40 and their sister restaurants are all the best that RI has to offer.“