50 Best American Restaurants near El Lago

“I’ve tried a lot of dishes here, and not one has disappointed! The bikini martinis are my fave! Highly recommend this place with a great view accessible by boat or car!“

“do not get the pizza. The crust is so hard it could possibly break your teeth used to have the best crust in town but something happened crust is too dense, not fluffy and crisp. The way it used to be.“

“Great charcuterie boards and light dinner with a great wine selection. They also have a few cocktails and beer. Plus nice dessert selection. On weekends there is usually live music. Also upstairs seating and balcony seating overlooking the water. Very relaxed vibe.“

“Great place. Service is friendly. Sammy G himself came out and said hello. Food was great. I had the fish sandwich, which was excellent, and the wings were fantastic.“

“Great dinner, and the wait staff is great especially a waitress named Harper who should be the manager, super Intelligent as well as a total pro at what she is doing for a living. Great personally and a problem solver and super hard working and totally unwilling to compromise the quality of service that Black Bear Dinner is known for. Ronald R Mosher“

“Great restaurant and great server Savanna. Only issue I had was not splitting our meal when we told them we were going to share. I really appreciate when restaurants do this. Had to ask for extra plate for both salad and main course. Also, our appetizer, the fish dip, was wonderful but we had crumbs for crackers, only 3 whole ones.“

“Yesterday was our first time dining at Main 101. We've been wanting to go for a couple of years, yes years! We are so glad we did. The food was phenomenal & service was great. My only suggestion is to change the decor in the restaurant. The way the food tastes, this deserves to look like a fine dining restaurant. We will be back. *Shrimp scampi is stuff dreams are made of. 😋“

“Amazing brunch food! Friendly staff and a casual atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.“

“We're from out of town and wanted to try something new. This place was fantastic. Food was good, service was good and fast. We both really enjoyed the chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Definitely worth a try if you haven't been. The guy who was working was very nice and informative.“

“Wonderful service great place.“

“Find this place!!! Came in for the smoke wings Delicious. There hamburger look just as good Next time I’m in Houston area I will be back“

“Stopped in for a quick Breakfast and I have to say Randi was absolutely amazing! Hands down the best service. My 3 year old is autistic so we try not to go out to often. She made us feel so welcomed and accommodated him perfectly! I will definitely be coming back to see her! Service was outstanding!“

“There food is AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“We used the Silver Sycamore to host our daughter’s baby shower. From the start we knew it was the right choice. Krista answered all our questions and went above and beyond making the decor pop for us. The catering staff is also so polite and welcoming. Highly recommended!“

“Me and my Girl went there last night... and it was a blast ... I highly recommend this joint!!! Y'all need to have live music!!! Very awesome place! -Frosty“

“Food this evening was great! Thais was awesome!👍 She was super nice and provided great service! We will be requesting her service again! Thank you!!🙂“

“This Cheddars is definitely my family's and i preferred to go spot over any of the others ! April and Steve has this place structured and in tact with much respect from the staff ! April sticks her neck out for any staff member that screws up just to make sure the customers are satisfied...literally she doesn't miss ! The hospitality is great, Kailyn is always so bubbly and sweet, luv her little energy ! Keep up the good work guys, very much so appreciated 🤗“

“Outstanding service with amazing food! The crab dip is superb! The salmon is grilled to perfection. The pan-fried potatoes were crisp, with a soft and savory center. It was perfect! My husband and I will be back!“

“I want to say how AMAZING this place is! I booked a birthday dinner for my boyfriend and the owner called me personally and spoke with me and made sure that she decorated our table personally and even got us a private room (which I had no idea was going to happen)! When we arrived, there were beautiful balloons, candles and a stunning room filled with low lights and music. Her husband even came in to make sure everything was to our liking and the waitress (Chloe) was outstanding! I cannot say how wonderful each and every person was that night and how great the food was as well. We will for sure be regular customers at this restaurant for years to come! Thank you so much to the owners and the staff....You made us feel like royalty! God bless you guys!“

“What can I say!!?? When you walk in you think ok another bar same bar food!? However what a hidden gem. The flavor combinations are incredible. Duck wings!! Sorry no photo but damn are they good!! Pizza photos, first date is the name. Incredible also. Then the Jerky bird burger and Disco fries. Holy hell what a place to eat at a bar!! You have to try this place at least once in our case more than once. Come to Scotty's in League City!!!“

“Wow, the food was superb!! Today was my first time ever dining at First Watch. I am a pancake lover and if you like lemon ricotta pancakes, try these!!. First Watch FM 646, in League City!! BTW, Aleydhe is the BEST. Awesome service.“

“We ordered bacon cheeseburger, grilled chicken burger, fish burger, and half & half fried chicken. The burgers were amazing, and the portions were huge! I especially loved the fish burger. The half & half fried chicken was the best - super tender and savory.
The owner is very friendly. A must try and totally worth the visit!“

“The food is great The environment is great. The prices are amazing. The owners are the best!“

“Simply the best!!! Best service!“

“Great food and kind employees every time we have eaten here.“

“I highly recommend this Café. I ordered to go as I’m leaving state after breakfast, but the girl that helped me carry my drinks out was super sweet. Not being from Texas I was curious about everything on the land and she was very informative (I should’ve gotten her name). I ordered the Sycamore 2s which was 2 pancakes (choice of 1/2 waffle or 2 slices French toast), 2 eggs, and 2 pieces of bacon (choice of sausage also). I got my son an order of French toast, and a friend the brunch burger. Everything was AMAZING. The server mentioned Mondays they have a mimosa special (she told me exactly but I forget it). I like over medium eggs and this is the first place I’ve been that’s gotten my eggs PERFECT the first time around. It’s an adorable little café and there’s a wedding venue in the back. I highly recommend trying their food if you haven’t before. I took photos but it won’t let me add them to my review.“

“Food was good but we didn’t like it as much as the old Eculent concept. The warm dishes were served at room temperature which was disappointing. We thought creativity wasn’t the best but the uniqueness of ingredients was definitely there. Expect a 4 hour dinner“

“My husband and I had Brunch at The Backyard for the second time recently and it once again did not disappoint. We have definitely made it our new spot! The service is sooo kind and friendly. The food is SOOO amazing. The drinks are fresh and well sized. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners Chris & Shelby on our first visit. They are definitely what you look for in an establishment. I highly recommend Sunday funday brunch here! Even if you brunch with the family. Great spot! Great people!“

“We ordered Thanksgiving dinner for 4 with turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings! Heated it up on Thanksgiving and boy was it good! Nothing dry, and all tasted fresh like someone spent hours in the kitchen. I hope Luby's does this again at Christmas time with a ham! I'll be the first in line to pick up my to go box!“

“The food was really good tonight! Thanks for serving us👍🏼“

“We walked into Sudie’s after a funeral, completely unannounced with a large party of 40 people. The management team went above and beyond to accommodate us. Coya, our only waitress, didn’t bat an eye. She was amazing and worked extremely hard to take care of all of us. Thank you, your kindness made all the difference in the world at that moment.“

“Great breakfast and friendly staff“

“The food here is so good! Service is very friendly. Can’t wait to go back 😋“

“Roberta did great last night & I'm sure she can't be at the tables for long but her coming to check on me so many times not just to asks if I needed anything , but conversating with me even for 7 minutes.. she made me smile 😊 that's what I love ❤️ to keep a conversation going no matter how many times she came to the table , my smile never left my face. Beautiful smile, beautiful person she is 🥰 thank you“

“Old Mother's bar throws open its doors with a warm welcome, offering a friendly atmosphere that's perfect for unwinding and making new friends. Whether you're a local or just passing through, you'll feel right at home. Full Bar, Pool, Slots, and Live “

“Food is decent. Server didn't have the best attitude. Overall I'm satisfied but I'm not coming back. When customers ask for additional info on food items, don't act like we're bothering you. Act as though it is your pleasure to give that information to us. Good luck. And this is basically a Mexican themed establishment. Not sure why the tag says American restaurant“

“Great food and great service!“

“We loved our visit to Twin Peaks. A group of us guys were in need of some beer and stopped by Twin Peaks. Genesis was helpful with the lunch menu. She constantly kept checking up on us.“

“Pleasant find! Quaint little bistro open from 7am to 3pm...we had breakfast: fruit waffle was best I've had, breakfast biscuit was tasty too...hashbrowns were a little different but still good. Service was prompt and friendly...we will definitely return!“

“Great sandwhiches, creative menu, large portions.“

“We wanted to find a new brunch spot. This was the first time going here. It was pretty good.

The bacon was crispy and that was perfect! There weren’t many options but it was still pretty good. The manager waited on us and was just the right amount of attentive. The entertainer was great!“

“Our family was in the area, super close to Kema boardwalk and NASA. The Philly cheesteak was eeexcleeent!! The beef was juicy and crispy and the perfect amount of melted cheese. So good

My other favorite were the chicken wings and popcorn shrimp. I saw a lot of people ordering pizzas, will get that next time

Place is spacious with comfortable seating, staff is super friendly“

“Went for the first time on Sunday. Upon entering, we approached the check in/ cashier desk. Wait staff were walking back & forth as we stood & no one said a word. No greeting, not we will be right with you. Not a word! One young lady ( Wish I would have gotten her name) she was sitting right there, preparing serving utensils. She did not say a word as we stood there. I've never felt so uncomfortable, unwelcome, & disregarded! Never! Finally, another wait staff that was helping over at the check out computer, walked over & asked the young lady who was sitting there to assist us! Still, not a word to us! The young lady stood up & with the worse attitude, she asked did we want to sit inside or outside. While I was asking my husband his preference, she rolled her eyes & and rudely asked , " Inside or out!? Again, I wish I had asked her name, but she appeared to be the youngest. Between being disregarded as we walked in & stood, and her attitude, I told my husband I was uncomfortable & wanted to leave! He pushed back & said let's give it a chance beyond this! So we stayed & were seated outside as we preferred. Then comes our waitress! What a pleasant surprise & she turned our experience around! We learned that she had not been there but 3 days or 3 weeks. ( I forget) her name is Amanda & she is pregnant. She's such a pleasant & nice person! We felt badly for sitting outside, because she worked so diligently. It was quite a walk in the heat, because we chose to sit outside on the pier that was a bit of a walk. Again, she was so pleasant & professional! The drinks & food are superb! From the oyster 🦪 appetizers, to the platters! Delicious! Some of the best seafood & side orders, ever! Truly! Drinks are flavorful, delicious, and they aren't stingy or scarce with the liquor. 😆 I would absolutely visit again, but truly afraid of the treatment, unless it's Amanda again“

“🥰We eat here once or twice weekly. The owner is extremely nice, and the food is very good. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are great. I usually have leftovers.“

“Great lunch menu with plenty of delish food. Chip was so good and tender!“

“Our waitress was fabulous. Food was great , service was fast enjoyed“

“Outstanding food, service and selection. Enjoyed our meal and the ambience.“

“Our fav steakhouse in the League City, TX area. Food, staff & atmosphere are 5-star. We eat there at least 1-2x/month. Collin, restaurant manager, is so kind, personal, welcoming & always jumps in to help when restaurant is busy. You will not be disappointed.“