43 Best American Restaurants in Rock Hill

“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 food was great and the service was amazing too.“

“Our group of 6 met At Ruby Tuesday met as a mini reunion and to wish one of our group safe travels as she moves to another state. The staff welcomed us and quickly set up a table for 6. They were all very pleasant, friendly and accomomcodating. One member of our party was a little late. Our server, Heather, was absolutely wonderful. She brought out menus, took our order for beverages and said it was no problem if our friend was going to be late. We ordered appetizers as we waited. Several other groups came in the area where we were sitting and Heather made sure whe was attentive to each group and quickly took their orders. when our friend arrived Heather quickly cleared the appetizers, got all of our orders, and refilled our water and/of other beverages. Our meals arrived shortly. Everything each of us ordered was attractively presented and tasted delicious and was served in a timely manner. Heather took our group photo for us for a memory of our very special occasion! We appreciate all of the staff we encountered on our visit. All of them were very courteous and willing to answer our questions and make us fell welcome. We never felt rushed. We would recommend this Ruby Tuesday to anyone. Everything was looking for a delicious meal in a friendly, relaxing environment. Good location and environment Excellent food and service Variety of choices and reasonable prices“

“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.“

“Amazing service and food! Will definitely be back“

“I dropped in today for lunch. my first time visiting the spot. I didn't get the gentleman name who serviced me but, he was working alone. I was first in line and 5 others followed. This young man was so patient, kind, and respectful. he handle the crowd professional and with ease. it was nice having great service for a chance. Thank you, young man.“

“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!“

“Great chicken sandwich super friendly staff“

“Fantastic spot. Love the food and the beer menu is always fresh and inviting. God bless Hartlands and God bless America.“

“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!“

“I love going to Chicken King. Natalia always greets you with the most biggest and welcoming smile. Godfather's cooking is the sh17. 😁 The place is always clean, you can't beat their prices, and their portions are so worth it. If you haven't had Chicken King, you're really missing out. If you have, you already know what I'm talking about. 😁
LONG LIVE 🐔👑!!!“

“The vibe is so friendly, casual and relaxed, the service was great. The food went above and beyond, it was wonderful. I loved the pimento cheese fritters and the sauce that came with that. And the Islander Burger was absolutely terrific and cooked perfectly. This was my first time to Hobo's but I will definitely have more visits!!“

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

“Y’all. Do not sleep on Rock Taco, this place is amazing!! The margaritas were tasty & strong. The food was amazing. Special thank you to Jason (owner) for making sure my food allergies were accommodated & respected. The chef deserves two thumbs up for working around the restrictions & serving up delicious food. We are so full & happy with our entire experience.“

“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.“

“Enjoyed Sunday lunch with the girl friends at The Pump House! Food was delicious, our server Cameron was courteous and did his job very well! The view of the river and over all atmosphere of the restaurant was my favorite things about our dining experience! Go check it out when you are in Rock Hill, SC!“

“Food was excellent“

“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!“

“About over 12 years ago, they opened a location in Matthew's Weddington. Where there is a Subway, Panda, HT, Shell, and a Karate place. A big church right next door. I remember a long time ago, my brother and I went to get Subway (closed now) Hwy 55 was right beside it (Now Papa's pizza pick up) over 12 years ago, I remember the owner was brand new starting this burger shake business and came out to talk to me. Said all these good things about the menu and how it brings back memories of the 1980s and older diner experience. I was only 20 something and sadly refused. Now I'm 33 (more mature) and very interested in history, especially the legendary old school diner experience. Will definitely visit real soon. Hope the owner understands about me not giving you guys a chance over 12 years ago. I feel bad, lol. Will definitely try now and many more.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Pot roast is delicious will be back soon“

“Passing through Rock Hill and googled best burger, saw the reviews, so glad we stopped! The burger was absolutely incredible. Unbelievable flavor and cooked perfectly. Battered fries, hot wings, and pork skins were all great too. They got that good ranch. IYKYK. The bartender was super nice and service was great. Great local spot.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Great service and great food 👏“

“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.“

“Best #7 combo in Rock Hill“

“Everything was just great“

“Go and see Lacie!( sorry hun if I misspelled) this young lady will absolutely brighten you day❤️ the food is great, the customer service is great. so yes by all means stop in and I hope Lacie waits on you“

“Best #7 combo in Rock Hill“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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).“