11 Best American Restaurants in Athens

Small's Drive In American • $
802 S White St, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Cajun Hamburger Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
Bacon Cheese Burger with Onion Rings
Cheeseburger All the Way with Fries
Bacon Cheese Burger with Fries
French Fries and Onion Rings
Bacon Cheeseburger and Tots
Cheeseburger and Tater Tots
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Hamburger and Onion Rings
Chicken Tenders with Tots

“Best Burgers/Cheese Burgers in Athens. And their Fries/Tater Tots and Onion Rings are delicious, too.“

4.6 Superb131 Reviews
Michael's Casual Dining American • $
925 Congress Pkwy N, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Chicken with Sweet Potato
Steak and Shrimp Platter
Reuben Sandwich Platter
Pulled Pork Platter
Country Fried Steak
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Fettuccine
Smokehouse Nachos
Pina Colada Cake
Brisket Sandwich

“we got the brisket. because it says that it is slow cooked for 23 hours. well if it was why was it tuff to chew up and hard to eat. 23 hours the brisket should have been very tender almost falling apart. I don't recommend the brisket at Michael's at all unless you like tuff chewy meat. I do not recommend. Michael's“

4.1 Good134 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
110 Burkett L Witt Blvd, Athens

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast Sunrise Sampler
Biscuits N' Gravy with Bacon or Sausage
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Half-Pound Hamburger Steak
Sunrise Sampler Platter
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Biscuits
Country Fried Steak

“We recently went back one last time as we were about to give up on them since they destroyed the awesome original menu but this time we were pleasantly surprised! The NEW pot roast was out of this world and we highly recommend it when you can! Wish I could share a pic though!“

4 Good237 Reviews
Angela's Miami Grill Cuban • $
711 S White St, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Angela's Famous Cuban Sandwich
Angela's Cuban Sandwich
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Miami Steak Sandwich
Tres Leches Cake
Picadillo Cubano
Sweet Plantains
Rice and Beans
Havana Sampler
Cuban Sliders

“We used to go here before they moved n we loved it. We were disappointed that the internet said they are open til 11pm but they didn’t share that they stop serving food at 9 pm. The food got quite expensive since they moved. We went here about a month ago and had the steak tips that we split and got the macaroni and cheese n some sort of root sticks that were like potatoes n were very good. They were out of the plantain which was disappointing at the time. We got a side of beans n rice which was good but these are all very very small portions now and we think it’s pricy though the food is good, we shouldn’t have to split a meal to afford it. So glad that we got to enjoy some singing while we were there also. That was fun. We don’t drink alcohol so we don’t know about any of that. We do recommend this place if you can afford it cuz all of the food we ordered was good.“

4.5 Superb163 Reviews
Ruby Tuesday American • $
1830 Holiday Dr, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Shrimp with Grilled Zucchini and a Loaded Baked Potatoe
Ribs and Sirloin with Baked Potato Macaroni and Cheese
Deconstructed Kabobs Drawn Butter Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich with Fries
Endless Salad with Ranch Dressing
Hickory Bourbon Chicken
Hickory Bourbon Salmon
Chicken Wings Dry Rub
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Tempura Green Beans

“Patience is an amazing server I highly recommend her she is so sweet and will take good care of you go to ruby Tuesday in athens and ask for her“

3.8 Good266 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
1832 Holiday Dr, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Texas Bacon Patty Melt with Hash Browns
Hashbrowns Scattered Smothered & Covered
Texas Breakfast Melt with Hashbrowns
Double Order Hash Browns All the Way
Sausage Egg & Cheese Hashbrown Bowl
Cheesesteak Omelet with Hashbrowns
Hash Browns Egg Toast and Jelly
Jalapeno and Bacon and Toast
Cheesesteak Omelet Plate
Sausage Egg Cheese Grits

“they were short staffed but worked their butts off!! good service and good food.“

4.2 Good126 Reviews
Open Door Cafe Bar • $
3 N Jackson St, Athens

“Amazing atmosphere paired with great service and food. This place is arguably the best restaurant in Athens. The service was really what stood out as being incredible. She didn't just serve us our food, but she also gave us the history of the building and had great manners and respect. The atmosphere was fantastic. Being old timey with a pair of newer aestetic, it felt like I was at home. The food was amazing, being cheap and affordable but so delicious at the same time. Overall, this is the best restaurant I've ever been to.“

4.3 Superb33 Reviews
Captain D's Seafood • $
1805 Decatur Pike, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Talapia and Shrimp Skewers Loaded Baked Potato
Grill White Fish and Shrimp
Catfish and Shrimp Skewers
Two-Piece Fish Platter
Deluxe Seafood Platter
4 Piece Chicken Meal
Fish and Shrimp Meal
Cajun Salmon Platter
Giant Fish Sandwich
2 PC Flounder Meal

“This place is a favorite of mine. We ate dinner here just this past weekend. Sunday afternoon around 5 pm and parking was super easy. Walking in, the people at the counter were friendly and greeted us immediately. We placed our order and had a seat in a booth in the back. It only took around 5 minutes to get our food, which was completely fresh and delicious. I highly recommend eating here. :)“

3.8 Good74 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar Burgers • $
2536 Decatur Pike, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp w Broccoli Cheese
Fiesta Lime Grilled Chicken
Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
White Queso Dip & Chips
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Blackened Cajun Salmon

“Great service, tried the new chicken on the menu, it was yummy probably my new favorite thing to get! Clean and bathrooms where stocked up! Hunter was my server and he was fast and friendly

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and get some coloring sheets“

3.8 Good142 Reviews
Western Sizzlin Steak House • $
1804 Decatur Pike, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes BBQ Ribs
Thick Top Sirloin and Baked Potato
Sirloin Steak and Baked Potato
Filet Mignon and Baked Potato
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
8 Oz Steak and Baked Potato
8oz Sizzler Loaded Potato
Freshwater Catfish
Side Baked Potato
Chicken Tenders

“A good steak a a decent price“

3.8 Good170 Reviews
Mexi-Wing I (Downtown Athens) Mexican • $
112 N White St, Athens

Customers` Favorites

Half Pint of Salsa w Chips
Chips and Salsa
Lunch Pollo Loco
Chips and Queso
Chicken Wings
Chimichanga
Nachos

“Best Mexican restaurant around!!!! Can't beat it!!“

3.1 Average30 Reviews