42 Best American Restaurants near Balch Springs

“Ordered salmon, mashed potatoes w gravy, broccoli, and cheesecake w strawberries. I seasoned the potatoes with chives, and that made them awesome. Salmon was a little dry, so I added some sweet chili sauce, and that made it awesome. Brocoli was not too soft and not too hard. Perfect. Garlic bread was good. Cheesecake was perfect. Service was awesome
I will be back.“

“Always the best burgers malt’s everything they have is great don’t get the double burger you won’t be able to finish it onion rings oh my l had the banana malt this last time it was really awesome five star from me“

“This place is really good! They have lots of options and very nice employees! Fresca con crema is very delicious and filling. Took my stepson here after playing at the park, he loved the cotton Candy ice cream. I got samples of couple flavors, one scoop of each of the peach and pistachio almond ice cream! Loved it and Def going back!“

“Love the fish it’s delicious, fresh and great service! I’ve been coming here for over 30 yrs! Other Captain D’S don’t compare this one for sure is the BEST!“

“Muy rico todo y muy amable la persona que nos atendió“

“Go here. If you go anywhere to eat in DFW area, let it be this place. The first true farm to table restaurant that puts its heart and soul into everything they make. We were blown away by every cocktail and dish we had, but the star of the show was the Tea Braised Pig Tails (pictured below). As a farmer and a butcher, I have no idea where they source these magical, massive pig tails, but they are 100% the best tasting thing I've put in my mouth in Dallas since we came. In all my (16 total) years in bars and restaurants, I've never been more impressed by a single bartender. This guy is lacto fermenting, dehydrating, infusing, & manipulating different ingredients in incredible ways that deserve as much credit as the kitchen. Honestly, the combination of a passionate chef and a passionate bartender make this place hands down the best spot in DFW. I wish more places were ethically sourcing ingredients and using more of the animals they serve, as this place has so perfectly achieved. If they were closer, I'd probably be trying to do business with them in some manner.“

“I LOVE this place. It is delicious and the atmosphere is perfection. Highly recommend.“

“The wife and I regulars, and Chris always takes good care of us. He is a great staff and always has a positive attitude.“

“I LOVE this place. It is delicious and the atmosphere is perfection. Highly recommend.“

“We absolutely LOVE the Lakehouse! We try to go a couple times a month! The view is great, the food is awesome, service is just what you need and the prices are great! A must try!“

“Tessie Jo was our waitress. She was very attentive, organized and fun!! She is very respectful. Food was hot and service was excellent!!“

“I was so mad I had to take one star off but know that I will be returning. I live in Frisco and travel to Mesquite every two months or so and yesterday I so happened to find this spot. The greeting and service was amazing, I mean top notch. Let me start by saying that the young lady whom helped me was very nice and honest so I appreciate that and she even gave suggestions being my first time. I ended up getting the jerk chicken quesadilla which was so good I almost bite my finger off. I also got a medium bizzy body daiquiri with an extra shot which was a hit. I took one star off due to the chicken. I ordered lemon pepper wings and again the lady was honest but those things should not have been sold. They were very small so extra was given so that wasn’t the problem, the problem was the flavor of the wings were very gamely and tasted nothing like chicken. I tried a piece of one and ended up throwing them in the trash.“

“love the food - delicious - consistent - our favorite burgers are here - dine on or take out!!“

“I'd give ten stars if it was possible. The overall experience was a 10 out of 10, the food was good, the atmosphere was great, the restaurant was clean, and the waitress was nice and prompt. I will be dining in to the exact location in the near future. I loved it!“

“A classic Drive-In with a dine-in choice. It has been on Dallas Observers "Best of" list, several times. 70 years in business, so you would think they must be doing something right, and they are. Very good service and food. The prices are on point.“

“Great drinks, great food!“

“Great service and attentiveness , food is so good and bathrooms were clean and smelled great definitely recommend ??“

“Katie was great ask for her you will not have to wait fresh coffee affordable prices super slam 2 eggs hash browns 2 bacon 2 sausage pancakes 8$ I will be back“

“I don’t know why it took so long for us to try Circle Grill but I’m glad we finally did. A clean classic mid-century diner vibe, it was spotlessly clean, the service was fast and efficient, the food was great, and the prices were reasonable. There was a feeling that many of the patrons were regulars and after our first visit we intend to be in the regular crowd.“

“Food was amazing so was the service“

“Garland Cafe will always have a special place in my heart! So many memories there with my mother who is no longer with us, we have always loved meeting up at Garland Cafe and getting a quick bite to eat. I love their catfish and so many other items there on the menu it's so hard to choose sometimes because it's that good! Definitely recommend you trying Garland Cafe!

Vegetarian options: Pretty much every thing on their menu is customizable!

Dietary restrictions: Yes they have a special selection just for dietary restrictions!

Kid-friendliness: Lots of kid friendly items

Wheelchair accessibility: Small entry with two doors so it's best two have some one handy because they do get busy at times!“

“a life saver. came out on a bad snow storm when no one would and got my heater back up and running in no time..“

“The catfish is amazing and the staff is super friendly and attentive!“

“This was a treat. It has the feel of a "Cheers" kind of place. Plenty of TV's for sports viewing. Our waitress was so nice and attentive. The food was great. To my surprise, they had fried mushrooms (which I love). We look forward to coming back.“

“The best fried fish I’ve ever had! Fish and hush puppies cooked and seasoned perfectly! Very fresh! If it wasn’t on the menu I wouldn’t have even thought it was catfish! Mac and cheese was delicious and cheesy, tarter sauce on point, not like some places that put weird Ingredients in it. But I have to make a special mention for the fried Brussel sprouts, absolutely delicious! Sautéed and drizzled in a balsamic reduction. Yumm! Highly recommended 10/10“

“best burgers ..hands down“

“Sugar Free Cherry and Apple pies, yum“

“OLD SCHOOL LATE NIGHT VIBE. FOOD IS ON POINT. WHEN IM FASTING I GET A SALAD. WHEN IM NOT I GET STEAK AND EGGS OR CHICKEN WINGS AND SOMETIMES BACON AND EGGS. EVERYTIME IM HAPPILY SATISFIED. I LIKE THE OWNER AND STAFF. ITS BYOB SO SOME PEOPLE COME IN INTOXICATED. THATS NOT THEIR FAULT. ITS COOL IF U COOL“

“Loved the food and service. It’s so beautiful outside on the patio. In this Mansion at the Dallas Arboretum“

“I love this place I’ll take the 45 minutes drive to them on pay day. I can’t get enough on the birria tacos I’m going to to get that birria pizza🤤🤤“

“Friendly staff, love the patio area. Salad was fresh and delicious. Some of the best lemonade that I have tasted. Will definitely return.“

“The OX TAILS ! The candy yams ! The fried fish ! EVERYTHING AMAZING! &. The cakes are so moist &. Yummy! When I came in the staff was really friendly &. Informative on the menu! (Ps. I’m from the south side of Chicago so my high expectations was met!! Amen )“

“Very very good food been here 5 times so far all 5 dishes have been good, the brisket skillet was not great due to very little meat, so I will not order that again, but will keep going until I try everything. Wonderful cooks and service.“

“We had the pleasure of being served by Kimberley, and we can’t say enough about her exceptional service. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive, and her recommendations were spot on.

Kimberley’s attention to detail and positive attitude truly enhanced our dining experience. She handled our requests with professionalism and a smile, making us feel valued as guests. It’s rare to find someone who balances efficiency with such a personal touch.

If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for Kimberley—you won’t be disappointed! She’s a true asset to the restaurant, and we’ll definitely be back because of her wonderful service.“

“Wish they were open later so we could go there more often“

“Great food made in front of you. Can’t believe I didn’t know about it sooner“

“Been buying from there a few years now. We are eating it now and it is always good.“

“The place to be after midnight. Food is very good, really evening drink specials are on point, and music/DJ make the dance scene popular as well.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

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“Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: Good Food, Questionable Entrance Vibes

Walking into Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen feels a little like passing through airport security—except instead of metal detectors, you’re greeted by the unmistakable aroma of weed lingering at the front door. Maybe it’s the kitchen staff, maybe it’s the customers pregaming for their meal, but one thing’s for sure—appetites are being enhanced before anyone even sits down.

Once inside, though, it’s all smooth sailing. The food is solid, the portions are generous, and the croissants? Straight-up addictive. Whether you’re here for a steak, some comfort food, or just to people-watch the highly interesting crowd, Cheddar’s delivers. Just be prepared—your meal might come with a side of secondhand smoke before you even reach your table.“

“Reminds me of a place my Nana used to take me. The environment is calm, relaxing and welcoming! Food was good, fast and servers and workers were fun to talk to.“

“We went to Cracker Barrel in Mesquite, TX. yesterday and the service was good but the food was not, the mash potatoes were not hot only warm and the fried chicken taste like it came out of a TV dinner. the ladies rest room was nasty and had no toilet paper, I told two different people at two different times and it was still that way a hour later! I would not recommend this location!“