50 Best American Restaurants near Lincoln

“We enjoyed our stay...especially my son...“

“I have been going to Frank's periodically over many years, when lived closer and when in the area. They never disappoint. I get to bring friends by and they love it too. Great staff, good, service and value. Excellent local eatery! Love the breakfast and bacon!! Thank you!!“

“Amazing food excellent service would go there again“

“This has been my husband and I’s go to place for the last few years. Over the last couple of months we have noticed a decline in portions. While we understand that prices are higher for food, you really shouldn’t bump down in quality, just raise the price if you need to. People may not noice a slight uptick in price but definitely notice the portion size. My husband always favors a whole belly clam and scallops plate and last night he was served that combo with only two whole bellies, the rest were just batter pieces and four scallops that were overcooked , it was so disappointing. My surf and turf was downsized from three baked stuffed shrimp down to two and the prime rib was much smaller. While we could have said something, it should have been noticed before it left the kitchen! We are not people to complain and the staff is always great but I guess my point is, we noticed and may think twice before returning and that saddens us.“

“To be honest, I was having a pretty bad day. Spent the day running errands and driving my son to appointments while recovering from a weekend flu. I was exhausted and miserable. Since contractors were rebuilding my kitchen (another story), my wife thought it might be nice to go to dinner. Sure, why not?

We chose Chili's. My wife and son loved their meals. I had an unfortunate occurrence - my food wasn't prepared properly, and I was put off my appetite. Honestly, I know things happen, but I had seen this particular error only in 1940s Looney Tunes cartoons.

When I pointed it out, my server was very apologetic and swept the offending dish away. In about 30 seconds the manager on duty came over to apologize. He took ownership of the situation and offered to personally cook me a new meal as he previously worked as a cook. I thanked him but assured him it was OK.

I know that what I described is SOP for any eatery, but after the day I had, I really appreciated the gesture. He was sincere. That saved the dining experience. My only regret is I didn't ask his name, so I could properly praise him in this post.

So, thank you, Anonymous Chili's MOD.“

“Very friendly place. Bartender is great!“

“Had the pasta dish (began w L)and pork chop. Both were excellent. Really trendy atmosphere. Also loved the cheese cake dessert. The only thing was when it costs $13 for a glass of wine, I'd like a good pour. The pours were a bit small. Service was excellent. Pricey but expected this, would definitely go back.“

“My husband and I were visiting Providence for a wedding and stayed at the Hampton across the street. This place caught our eye, and we are so thankful it did. Not only did we come here for lunch, where I got fettuccine with marinara and my husband got a Philly Cheesesteak, we ordered 2 pizzas later that night when our friends showed up because we loved them so much. The in-person service was immaculate, and the takeout service was amazing. Super polite employees and a great atmosphere. I'm almost sad I don't live in Providence because I can't eat here more often.“

“Dined at Lucky Dog for the first time tonight and will definitely be back soon! Our server Brayden was excellent, hands down the best service Ive had in a long time. The food was delicious and the drinks were as well!“

“Great food, great personalities, great prices“

“Great vegan options! Super friendly staff!“

“The environment is very nice, the food tastes very good, and the service is also very good!“

“we had a wonderful experience sitting at the chef's table today for brunch! everything was delicious, we will definitely be back“

“Location/decor/ambiance: the owners have tried to turn the spacious brick and beam interior of a former factory building into a ghetto-ish inner cityscape skateboard park using graffiti-style airbrush graphics, little skateboards that serve as bar chair seat backs, concrete floors painted with Providence manhole covers, etc. Visually, the effect is mixed. I “get” what the owners are trying for, but it isn’t for me an “attractive” dining decor. It looks much more like a dance club for young twenty-somethings. I quickly adjusted to the inner-city grunge decor, but what we couldn’t adjust to was the VERY loud rap/hip-hop music blaring out of some very robust speakers non-stop. Talking was difficult. Yes, I’m an older person, but I don’t begrudge anyone their musical sensibilities… provide its not full of “***** and “nigga” and roaring out at at least 90 decibels. Whatever they’re trying to be, they need to remember that they are l (at 10 am) a restaurant, not a dance club. Food & service: unexpectedly, given the above criticism, the food was outstanding, I mean really good. Caught us off guard. Just beautifully imagined and realized. Would I return? Probably not. Even the great food cant quite overcome the soundscape. Interesting place, though“

“Did I eat at Blackies twice today? Yes, yes I did, and I would do it again. Amazzzzing vegan options- food was on point!! I will be back… often! Yummm!“

“Was there last night with family! Had a great time, yummy food & delicious drinks😉 I had two spicy margaritas 🥵with just the right amount of heat. The brisket melt with the homemade fries that I have to say were the best 🥰. The slaw on the melt was very tasty too😋 All in all the food was very good. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they had!! And the wait staff is wonderful too. They were all so pleasant!“

“Phenomenal pork chop tenderloin, full stop! Don't mess around, someone at the table should get this dish. We had the scallops and the sea Bass as well, the pork chop is a level above these dishes.

Smoky char, tender, juicy, and you must dip in the sauce on the plate to get the full experience. This is a must have entree at The New Rivers restaurant.

Baked Alaska was good and we enjoyed the Corn cake with corn ice cream.“

“The place where you can eat real soul food“

“After riding bikes over the Henderson Bridge from Providence, we stopped in for lunch. There wasn’t a bike rack, but there was a long fence next to the parking lot that made locking up the bikes easy.

We each ordered the blue plate, which looking around the restaurant, seems to be a popular choice among diners. The server allowed us to substitute tenders in place of the fried thigh and drumstick for the blue plate. I ordered my tenders with the honey Cholula flavor and blue cheese sauce. My partner ordered the Nashville hot flavor with truffle mayo. Both were great, but I’d recommend ordering the Nashville hot or Spicy flavors with blue cheese in retrospect.

For sides, we tried the collard greens, cheesy cheddar grits, corn bread with honey butter, and pulled pork baked beans. All were very good. The cornbread was a good choice because it can serve as a dessert at the end of the meal. The grits and baked beans were both excellent as spreads in the Texas toast that comes with the blue plate. If you order the collard greens, note that it has a pretty intense (almost smoky) flavor and lots of bacon, so be sure that you like both. The creamed corn sweet potato tater tots were popular choices among other customers while we were there.

This is the perfect restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken and Southern food. Bring your appetite because the food is filling; I was glad to hop back on our bikes and do some more exercise after lunch!“

“Dined here last night before PPAC, for that reason we made an early dinner reservation. I confirmed when calling they had valet parking. We arrived to find no valet attendant. After some back and forth with hostess and manager my husband was finally able to come inside for dinner, nearly 30 mins wasted. Our server AJ provided exemplarry service; she was personable and knew the menu like the back of her hand. We appreciated her service, and our dinners were all very good. As we departed we confirmed with the tardy valet attendant if we could leave the car and pick up after the show as we do with neighboring establishments and he said no because they would be closed by the time the show was over; this couldn’t have been further from the truth. The valet was rude, late, and it’s terribly unfortunate that the valet ruined what could have been a great dinner with friends.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😁👍🏾 The BEST Hot Wieners In Town!“

“Never in my life had I had a fish 🐟 sandwich like dunes I am a food lover must say from Boston to Vegas to Costa Rica never ever had a sandwich like that order it then thank me I am the honest ONE“

“Had a small celebration for my mother's 70th tonight. wonderful staff, beautiful setting, and excellent food (massive portions!). very pleased! Definitely recommend! Thank you!“

“Este lugar tiene excelentes tacos Mexicanos auténticos. Los empleados también son amables y recomiendo esta taquería.“

“went here for the 1st time ever with my son. not only where we made welcome but the food was to die for. so so so good. we definitely found our nee breakfast spot. if you want family friendly and home cooking I say try this place.“

“Went there tonight after a funeral and met Judy and the staff.. Wonderful people, food and atmosphere.. Thank you for a great experience!“

“The nicest people work here and the food is AMAZING! My coworkers and I went here for my birthday lunch and the staff over heard and sang happy birthday to me and a brought over a yummy waffle! Best part, I was able to get a Mexican breakfast for lunch! 100% recommend this adorable restaurant filled with love and great food!“

“What can I say? Avenue N is definitely one of the best in the state for farm to table comfort food and cocktails. However they really outdid themselves with, what I would call, the new “it” dinner option- the birrio burger. Every bite has flavor & every bite melts in your mouth. I hope this becomes a weekly special due to its uniqueness. My “pear-suasion” drink complimented it perfectly. As always the staff there is top notch. Definitely make a reservation for an epic experience. PS please change up your dessert menu. We need some new creations.“

“Food, atmosphere, people. A+“

“Amaryllis doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Everything is delicious and interesting. And since Covid is still around, being able to take out is good.“

“This place is a lifesaver! We’ve ordered from them twice in the past week and don’t plan on stopping. The meals are quality, affordable and delicious. It’s an awesome alternative to takeout and cooking. I am so grateful they are in business!!“

“The 99 is already one of my go to restaurants. This specific one was one of the first places I went to with the now love of my life. But I just want to thank the friendliest (I believe she was a cook) who worked at this specific location (North Attleboro, MA) who had an accent (that’s all I know about her, I wish I got her name) I had to take my baby into the restroom for a diaper change and while I was in there I discovered that an old baby food pouch exploded in the bottom of the diaper bag and covered all of our diapers. My son was all over the place trying to crawl off the counter where I made him sit so I could clean out the bag and throw out all of the rotten apple covered diapers 😭 and I was a mess until this wonderful lady who appeared to be a cook there walked in and offered to hold him for me and just held him there next to me, entertaining him in the mirror, talking to him until my mother in law walked in to check on us. Just wanted to recognize her kindness and make it known how thoughtful she was. “I’ve been there, I know how jt is” she said and in that moment I felt a bit of relief knowing that as a mom we are not alone.“

“Had dinner at the Roast House in blackstone. I ordered the prime rib sandwich with lettuce and sautéed onions with a side order of rice pilaf and it was the most amazing plate. Absolutely delicious and our server Samantha was incredibly knowledgeable with a humorous demeanor… If you are in the area, I highly recommend this hidden gem and ask for Samantha as your server .“

“Absolutely love the outdoor dining and red sangria! Always a great time when we go!“

“What a find! I found this a bit off the beaten path. But SOOO worth it! The 'Everything' sauce 9n the Fish and Chips was amazing! Almost seemed like they were using the pickled banana peppers as the base. Tie that with cilantro and a few other items and you have a real winner here.The sauce on the Shrimp had a similar flare to it, but tomato based (or just mixed in).So think about this a minute. You have a sauce with some pickle flavor. You add salt to your liking (I added a lot) and you have a very interesting flavor for the fries! Genius!The Chicken Dinner was an outside the box way for me to go surf and turf. The seasoning had explosive flavor. Just wonderful!I can't wait to go back for the Salmon!“

“Steak Frites onion soup the MEATBALL!!“

“Excellent place to eat, but parking is very scarce. Check this place out. You will not be disappointed. We did not make a reservation and were seated at the bar very quickly.

Parking: We were new to this establishment, but for people who frequent often, they may know where to park.“

“I can't say enough positive things about this place and will keep going back. Never dissapoints and always look forward to my next visit.“

“Food was Fantastic! Burgers were cooked perfectly to order, and was much faster than expected. Music was a little too loud for the small crowd. Waitress was a little rude, but did her job good. Would recommend

Parking: Parking can be difficult when busy.“

“My family and I just enjoyed your restaurant week menu, and Monday specials. It was all delicious and large portions which mean lunch for tomorrow. Best dish was the load nachos 5 stars!!“

“My husband and I love coming here for a drink at the one of the outdoor tables with our dog. We’ve always had a great experience and Allen is wonderful. However, today we had a horrible experience with a woman working there who was terrible to us because only we just got a drink.“

“Cozy atmosphere, service with smile!“

“Amazing food, staff and surroundings. Classy but yet cozy. Food portions are huge and ohh so flavorful. Totally impressed that the owner Shane makes a point to visit all his customers and even kicks in to keep operations running smooth. Cant wait to try something new. My goal is to try everything! So far nothing has disapointed!“

“Always fantastic and delicious“

“We are on vacation here & this was the first restaurant we chose!! Oh man this place is just top notch from top to bottom!! The food was amazing & our server Cheryl was equally as amazing!! The place itself is beautiful & has a beautiful pond u can sit outdoors by!! If u are ever in this area, I highly recommend this place!!“

“I just wanted to say thank you I went last Thurs for lunch at your Attleboro location and everything was fantastic I can't remember when I enjoyed a meal so much The staff was friendly and more“

“Chardonnay's Restaurant is a dining experience that effortlessly combines elegance with comfort. From the moment you arrive, the warm and inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional meal. The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering a delightful mix of classic and contemporary dishes that cater to a variety of palates. Their appetizers, like the crispy calamari and artisan flatbreads, are the perfect start to any meal. Entrees are equally impressive, with highlights including perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and inventive pasta dishes. Each plate is beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The wine list is extensive and well-paired to the menu, making it a haven for wine enthusiasts. The knowledgeable staff is always happy to recommend the perfect pairing, adding a personal touch to your experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or just treating yourself to a night out, Chardonnay's Restaurant delivers on all fronts. It’s a true gem in Seekonk, and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates great food, excellent service, and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Highly recommended!“

“Never had a hot wiener before and they were delicious. Service quick and courteous“

“Great food and service! Casual, no wait on a Thurs. night downstairs. Wait staff pleasant and accommodating!“