43 Best American Restaurants in Rock Hill

“Went there for my birthday yesterday , great food and presentation, waiter Alec or Alex was perfect , I counted 5 people who came to our table bringing food, drinks appetizers , checking in etc , drinks never ran out , food was timely. Can’t say enough how great they were, hostess was a little blah , but everything else was above any beyond , they even had a birth day card on table as we sat, (wife booked and on open table and also spoke with them on the phone to make sore they had the ousters( yes their charbroiled oysters are amazing ( as good as acme but with their own take on them) thank you again kounter , we will be back“

“the food is the besssssssssssssssst the service is kind i loooooove the vibe it is the worlds best flace on earth they are cool cool“

“very nice food“

“First time at Sonny's and will definitely be back. The burgers were amazing, service was quick and friendly. My partner even commented that it was the cheapest date we've had in a while but was probably one of the best meals. 10/10 would give more stars if possible. Make sure you pay attention to the chalkboard when you enter for the special and ask about desserts.“

“The best people and the best food!“

“I would like to say I came up there and order cube steak and rice green beans macaroni and cheese got home that is the worst thing I have ever tasted there was no rice the green veins were done macaroni and cheese with Ok and the but that stop me from going there it is not Marys no more it was awful“

“Great place to eat. Just wish they would bring back their Sunday buffet! Best buffet in town ? ?“

“One ugly book containing an amazing story

I don't know the story of origin or ownership, but here's what I see; what I imagine...

Alongside the road lies an old building that has withstood the test of time, proudly displaying its battle scars. The saying "don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind. Well, I didn't... sorta.

By sheer chance, I pulled in, realizing I was about to lose my friend behind me. At 60mph, I whipped in, hitting the brakes and kicking up rocks and dust as I skated through the empty parking lot to a stop. A cloud of white particles caught up as I stepped out to signal my fast-approaching friend, who hit the brakes with a 24-foot cargo trailer behind an F350 Power Stroke Super. It goes, but doesn't like to stop. I watched as his brakes smoked; he whizzed past me, waved, and then turned around to wait for him to come back.

I'm staring at this place, "hmm, dusty..." and it dawns on me, "there's a door, with lights on inside. Nice." I awaited my friend, who eventually returned, stepping out to voice his disapproval, raising a finger of frustration. "Tay-" he starts.

"Yeah yeah, you need new brakes, idc, let's check this place out," I say as I turn and walk inside.

**First impressions—shock.** Mild, but shock. Firstly, this place is like Mary Poppins' bag. It just goes on forever. I look around and notice more and more but finally see what I'm looking for—drinks. I need something to drink, so I start walking towards the coffee and off to my left—I see a kitchen. Unexpected. I didn't think this place would have enough business to support that 60 seconds ago. I didn't even know it existed as a business. I turn and look behind the counter and see something equally unexpected—this big guy. The type that makes you think, "Nah, I'll pass." Not unfriendly, quite the opposite. Every man who's been punched in the face knows you don't mess with certain people. One look at this guy, and I know I don't want to get punched by him.

I order a sausage, egg, and cheese, one for my friend, and grab my coffee. While waiting, I walk around, more and more surprised to the point a smile is slowly developing on my face with how much effort and homey touch has gone into this place. Antique's, giant blocks for kids, places to sit and hang out—everything you could imagine for entertainment at a nice bar is here. I notice there's about 600 photos on the wall, each with what I assume are customers and the owner, who is also the big guy behind the counter making my sandwich.

It looked like he had a picture with every single customer, and it was the coolest thing I've seen in a while. I walked back to check on the food and saw him putting the sandwich together with delicacy and care. My whole experience, from humbling start to humbling finish, was pure passion.

It seems to me this man, wherever he came from, probably had a tough life and is a total unit. The kind of guy you don't want to mess with. But he left whatever he was doing to open this dream.

And like any dream, this time tested book was full of unexpected wonder presented in the most welcoming, simplistic way by a man who makes the best damn SEC sandwich I've ever fking had. Thanks bro.“

“My wife and I were passing through, heading to Florida for warmer weather, saw a Ruby Tuesday was near the interstate exit. Ours closed down, and my wife was excited to get their infamous salad bar which was freshly stocked on our visit. I have to say, this location in Rock Hill, SC, was top-notch! Our waitress told us about the Mix and Match Trio appetizer because my wife and I wanted to try different items as our starter. Our medium rare steaks were spot on! The delightfully, pleasant new manager, Amanda, stopped by our table to help us sign up for their phone app to receive a coupon code for a free dessert. She showed us how to earn rewards that we could use at other Ruby Tuesday locations, along our travels. The New York cheesecake is her favorite, so we followed her best judgement. She was absolutely right! It was so delicious that we decided to order one for the road. We will, certainly, be stopping by this location on our way home to Ohio. EXCELLENT SERVICE!!! Five Plus Star rating, in my book!“

“Head Cook Or Manger came out introduced himself and asked how was the food, very nice and polite. Spanish decit man sorry I forgot your name, but very kind... The Food was as good as it Look I mean Like butter, delicious ?? the food was so good I ate there a month ago and that's all I been think is that food.. I'll see yall sometime week. Great Place, Great food, Great vibes.“

“They have outdoor and indoor seating. I wasn’t too impressed with the barbecue when I got it but they have a chicken meal that has jack cheese and bacon on top of it and it is delicious. But if you are sensitive to spiciness like me, tell them to use a different cheese!“

“The best chili burger in Rock Hill. I will go out of my way to get a burger at Heartland's.“

“Amazing service and food! Will definitely be back“

“Great chicken sandwich super friendly staff“

“If you are ever in Rock Hill give The Flipsside Restaurant a try it’s about 5-6 miles from I-77 but with the drive. Wonderful food and awesome service!“

“the food is amazing the chicken is the best in rock hill. very good fish and seafood platter. best burgers around. the owner and staff are amazing and friendly people they will go out of their way to make you happy.“

“I went to Hobo's last night for a friend's birthday. We sat outside for karaoke. I have wanted to sing karaoke for awhile but I've always been way too nervous!! DJ Swin (please tag him!) did such an awesome job at hyping up the audience AND the singers! it didn't matter what your singing ability was he made you feel great about getting up there! People were being silly and having fun which is what karaoke is all about! So when my hubby asked me to sing with him I did! I got up there and actually had a lot of fun. So thank you for hosting this and thank you to DJ Swin for making this a really welcoming event! We'll be back!“

“My first time there and everything was delicious 🤤 I will definitely be back SOON!“

“We had the best server today. Shannon, very friendly, great smile and personality. when, we go back, we will ask for her! She was AWESOME. Great food, Great service. Thank you Shannon for a very pleasurable dining experience.“

“Great space for an event! Friendly staff, delicious food and signature cocktails. I’ll be back!“

“I ate there yesterday morning Melony was one of the coolest i had the pleasure of meeting. she introduced me to all the staff it was a true blessing.“

“The staff here is extremely friendly! It was my first time here, and they made all of us feel like we had been coming there forever. Great place to play some pool, listen to some music, have a great cocktail, and have good food. If I'm back in that area, I'll definitely go back!“

“Cool, down-to-Earth customers at the bar who are fun to hang with. The kitchen gets SEVERELY overwhelmed sometimes and it's basically impossible to get food. Still a place I'd recommend.“

“Great service and great food 👏“

“Food was excellent“

“absolutely the best place to eat in town!“

“Found Red’s this morning by accident and am very glad we did! We have passed this building dozens of times, but never looked to see that it is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Rock Hill! Solid breakfast served fresh and hot. The biscuits were excellent. Made to feel welcome from the minute we walked in the door. We can’t wait to go back for a lunch special!“

“I enjoyed the food, the cleanest and quick service at a great price“

“I love HBH! I hadn't been to get a sandwich in many years, so went today. The sandwich was good, unfortunately not like I had before....the quantity of ham has been greatly reduced over the years apparently. I got it on the wheat bread instead of the croissant.“

“I recently moved to Rock Hill and found this place down the road. Spent a few hours here drinking with a buddy, I met some really nice locals, and the bar tenders were all really friendly. I didn't get any food today, but everything i saw come out of the kitchen looked great! This will definitely be my regular spot for now on. 10/10 highly recommend!“

“Quite possibly the best southern vegetable side dishes in South Charlotte/Rock Hill/Fort Mill! An amazing selection, lots of options, and all were delicious. The sides alone are worth the trip!“

“Best #7 combo in Rock Hill“

“Very lovely waitress and staff!!! Food was great as always!“

“Yummy!! New to the area, my husband and I are still narrowing down our favorite restaurants. We returned to this IHOP for the spinach mushroom omelette. Delicious! Perfectly cooked and served piping hot. I also had the banana foster pancakes which were amazing. Staff members were wonderful and the restaurant was clean. Only problem was, I couldn’t eat it all… but no problem … brought it home.
We will definitely be going back!“

“I love this place! I was coming here before I was working here and I will continue to!!! I love the people! I love the employees! I love all of the regulars and all of the new people I meet everyday serving you all behind the bar!!! Best wings!“

“Ashlyn at the Rock Hill, SC location was an excellent server. She took great care of us. Our food was also delicious, a large group and not one complaint. Every steak was cooked beautifully and every drink from the bar was delicious. Thank you Ashlyn for the wonderful experience for my brother in laws birthday!!“

“Everything was just great“

“Best #7 combo in Rock Hill“

“It’s Applebee’s—nothing fancy, but it does the job. The drinks are the highlight, definitely worth stopping in for those. Food is average, about what you’d expect. Service was decent, no complaints there. If you’re in the mood for a laid-back chain spot with solid drink options, this one fits the bill.“

“YOU OWE ME A HUGE SETTLEMENT OVER A REVERSE DISCRIMNATION EVENT THAT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 YRS AGO. REPORTED TO THE BBB. CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY AND I EVEN WALKED IN PERSONALLY TO TRY TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED. SO THEREFORE, DEAL WITH MY ATTORNEY.“

“I haven't been to a Chili's in years, but they finally sucked me in with the $10.99 burger deal. I was highly skeptical after giving Applebee's a try last weekend (which was beyond abysmal BTW), so my expectations were low. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was good other than a few maintenance nit-picky details.
Our server was very attentive and brought refills before our glasses ever got empty even though it was very busy at the time.
The food was surprisingly outstanding. My burger was one of the best I've had anywhere in the area in a long time. My wife's chicken tenders were also outstanding. I can't believe I'm saying this about a national chain, but I'm now a fan and Chili's is going into the regular rotation for us.“

“First time actually giving this place a try, mainly because they were actually open when I swung by!!

Everytime I came in the past 5 years during the hours they had posted the doors were locked and there where no workers to be seen“

“We placed a to go order for the Whiting Sandwhixh Combo, was enjoyed, and the Steak Sandwhich and fried mushrooms. The steak sandwich was good but small, and fried mushrooms were good but a little too much breading. We will be back to try other items like fried chicken gizzard (not for me) and pork chop sandwhich w/Onion Rings (for me).“