50 Best American Restaurants near Exeter

“We always know that we are going to leave with smiles on our faces! Staff is very attentive to our requests and the atmosphere is always great! Everyone seems to know this and we seem to always make new friends. TV's galore! So you never miss a game or the games you're looking for!“

“their turd sandwich is to die for!“

“We never miss a farm dinner. Highest end cooking coupled with the best locally sourced ingredients that you'll find in Southern RI. After 2+ years of great meals, had them cater our wedding reception. By far the best experience we could have imagined.“

“This is my first time trying this place since I moved to Rhode Island. I got the buffalo chicken hoagie and it was so good. The roll was so good and the chicken was well done. They don’t do cheese fries but made me one which I appreciate. 9/10 will try again“

“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!“

“Italian dishes are awesome.. Tacos great..Great service.. Atmosphere is Awesome..“

“Best service delicious food“

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

“Great breakfast/brunch place for families and friends. The service was fantastic and they were so understanding while my 2yr old nephew was being a bit feral ?. Every one of us enjoyed our meals, from the grandmother to the parents to the kiddos ranging 10 to 2. We enjoyed it immensely! Our go to new family breakfast spot!“

“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“

“My wife and I had a fantastic experience for lunch. We sat outside overlooking the pond. My wife had the Cajun tacos and I had the fish n' chips. Both plates were absolutely delicious and we ate every bite. The server was excellent, very timely, and friendly. Everything was clean. The unsweetened tea was wonderful. I will definitely be returning.“

“This evening I had a less than stellar interaction with a DoorDash “customer service” representative as my third party delivery from Applebees in the commons and DoorDash would not assist INSISTING they’d “just spoken to the dasher and they just picked it up so there’s nothing else we can do for you”. I confirmed with the location that it was in fact NOT picked up and coordinated with them directly to get our order situation sorted out. Sabrina at the bar, Brian the manager, and Sarah M who I spoke to multiple times and who brought me my order were all super helpful and kind and I very much so appreciate their help and PROFESSIONALISM! Oh, also the dasher showed up at 7:10 to “pick up my order” that had been cancelled already (which was an hour and 10 minutes after is was supposed to be DELIVERED to me) while I was in the restaurant and the staff intervened and didn’t allow them to scam me out of my order :)“

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

“Food was delicious price was not bad . But they should not charge for condiments“

“Great Views. Great Peeps. Great Eats. Bartender Karley did an outstanding job well done. Great job. The Salmon Dijon with the Risotto is F@cking Delicious. Facts!!! Shane“

“Loved the banana brioche pudding and the crab cakes! Parking was kind of a pain; if you have a longer or larger vehicle, the parking behind the building is not going to be your friend.

Parking: Parking behind the building for maybe 6 or so vehicles. It is very tight, and if one person does not center themselves in their spot, it throws everyone off. I had a difficult time getting my 4Runner in and out due to how narrow the aisle is.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a tavern; we did not see high chairs and all tables are bar height. There are booths.

Wheelchair accessibility: Did not see any ramps, but outdoor dining is available. Each entrance has 3-4 steps to get into the building.“

“The staff are top notch in hospitality which compliments the delicious food that they serve every single time im here! There’s any food you can imagine and must we not forget about the delicious, authentic Dominican food, Rhode Island has to offer!“

“One of my girls favorites“

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

“July 25th was a cloudy day and my fiance and I stopped at Cracker Barrel in Coventry RI. While enjoying our meal the manager came to our table and asked if we owned a blue Toyota .. Response was yes! He mentioned the window was down in our vehicle and it was raining so I looked outside and it was RAINING .. like cats and dogs ... he walked me to the door and handed me an umbrella to help keep me dry... That was so kind of him to care about his patrons and that tells me Cracker Barrel hires the best of the best employees who deeply care about their customers.. The food was great .. .. service was exceptional .. and restaurant was clean and spotless!!!“

“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!“

“Food is delicious and great service.....definitely coming back here again“

“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.“

“This is one of the most fantastic breakfast experiences I have ever had! You will never want to go to another place. I am not sure how I will ever get past breakfast and on to the equally incredible lunch menu!! Everything is fresh, beautiful and made to order with incredible portions!! Creative, delicious food and an immaculate restaurant!! I give The Cozy Grill 10 STARS!!! ⭐️“

“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.“

“I usually come here for the Lobster roll which is always on point . This time I had the (Special) salmon . It was moist , flaky, and the innards were spiced nice. Although the crusted spiced top was a bit much too many. I ended up taking it off and enjoyed the rest … the Tempura crusted and spiced brussels sprouts were al dente and flavored well. Although a bit oily. I love the lighting above the bar, but it should be dimmed just a touch . I prefer to sit in the wooden boots instead of at the bar or high tops, although some may find the booths to be cramped and hard due to being un padded wood. PS the parking can be tight if you drive a larger vehicle.

Parking: If you go during peak dinner hours Parking is tight for larger vehicles … though there are spaces available along the fence/ bush.“

“Food is always excellent, fast service, but, wow there prices have skyrocketed! I know food costs have gone up but, I am suprised they have not priced themselves out of the area. Price increases must be due to rising food costs because it is definitely not due to renovations. Also, last time I went my niece was told she could not have her bottled water (she mistakenly brought in with her) on the table. Isnt water free anyways? Although with the prices hikes, I guess it is possible they charge for water now too!“

“Great food very clean. Awesome customer service“

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

“We had dinner at the restaurant tonight and ordered two large pizzas – the portions were very generous! We were more than full and even have almost a whole pizza left for the next day. Great value for money, and the taste was excellent too. Would happily come back!“

“Last night I got the fish and chips on a Saturday! Everything was delicious. The fish was literally perfect. Not too much breading but just enough. I ate it so fast. Thank you for the quality food.“

“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!!“

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

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

“Clean comfortable restaurant. Plenty of free parking . Friendly helpful staff. The rare roast beef sandwich is my favorite. Once in a while I’ll mix it up with a Yukon specialty sandwich. Great thick cut fries with malt vinegar is my jam. Salads are good too if you need to get some veggies in your diet. Highly recommend dropping by or grab and go in the drive through

Kid-friendliness: Very calm environment“

“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.“

“The coffee shop or Camden’s“

“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.“

“Had a chance to go to this awesome little gem. The place is such a cool location, with a unique aesthetic. The food was INCREDIBLE. The glazed salmon was fantastic, as was the risotto. The people were very friendly.“

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

“We loved Tower Hill Brewing, we hosted our welcome party for our wedding. It was amazing! We knew the location was perfect due to proximity to our room block and were in touch with the owners prior to the opening of the space. Christy, the GM, was so accommodating, responsive and helpful. Our guests loved the beer selection and the vibe. Our little family members had the best time playing games. Highly recommend for future events!“

“Good food, attentive staff“

“Waitstaff was very friendly and prompt. Our meals (grilled salmon, chard salad, cognac medallions and tasty bread with delicious maple butter) were excellent. Atmosphere was nice.

Dietary restrictions: The chef readily honored my low sodium request … the salmon, simply grilled, was cooked to perfection - tender, moist and sweet.“

“Friendly, comfortable atmosphere with homemade breads, omelets, benedicts, and amazing specials.“

“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 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.“

“Food was awesome and a great place“