50 Best American Restaurants near Highlands

“We love this restaurant. It’s been a Highlands staple for longer than I’ve been around. Portion sizes are awesome Carla and her crew are wonderful. Dad eats there quite often and don’t sleep on the fish special. The fish nuggets are amazing and the perfect way to enjoy this type of fish. :)“

“Great BBQ and Burgers ! Lots of industrial firefighting stuff“

“food is great“

“Stayed on the property for a handful of days travelling for work. Absolutely gorgeous views, sweet staff, fun lodging & great food! Gated property so I felt safe. 10/10 recommend.“

“Thank you so much Tracy service was amazing“

“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.“

“Simply the best!!! Best service!“

“Best place I found so far great food not to bad on prices great staff I will most likely be coming here now on but I wish it was open later on the day like till 10 pm or hell wish it was open on the weekend I know it will get Business in the evening and on the weekend and Johnny how ever u spell his name lol is amazing“

“Holy moly — everyone has been talking about this place and we love it! The burger is massive, CRINKLE CUT FRIES (the best!!), and a Pay It Forward Wall. ♥️ THIS is true Christianity…feeding people without question, just because they’re hungry. Teresa is a gem and it’s worth the drive down by the bridge. Absolutely delicious and the burger is MASSIVE. $43 for two burger & fries meals, two bottled drinks, and an extra cheeseburger/fries to Pay It Forward for someone who needs it. THIS is what community is about! Go get you a burger! Yummmm.“

“We came looking for authentic Mexican barbacoa at Frida Farm Campestre, but due to some regulations they’re currently not serving food at the farm. Instead, the food is sold just around the corner at Birrieria & Micheladas and it was absolutely worth it.

The lamb barbacoa was very delicious, tasty, and perfectly moist. The goat birria tacos were also amazing and their fresh drinks are huge.

After eating, we went back to the farm for a tour, which made the whole experience even better. Visiting both locations was totally worth it and made for a great, unique outing.“

“Hunter was an amazing server! He was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and came out fresh and very quickly. The restaurant was very clean. I highly recommend Hungry Jack's and it was definitely worth the 30 minute frive!“

“OUR ORDER WAS WRONG! If you read that please keep reading. We didn't receive part of our order and instead of calling DoorDash and asking for a refund, after trying the food we did receive, we decided we wanted our complete order because EVERYTHING was so good. we asked for them to just bring us our fries that we were missing and instead the manager said if you come get it we well just replace everything and I am one happy customer to get to eat them AMAZING food tomorrow! Its a little on the higher end for our eating out budget but it is WORTH EVERY PENNY!“

“Love this place. Every order is wonderful.“

“thank you for the great malt shop Burger Toritos ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ taking nap now 💯“

“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“

“Best food and service and the tarter sauce is the greatest. Will go back every chance we get.“

“Had one of best breakfast and meatloaf my favorite“

“Shawnee and Mirabel are two of the best servers they have. They both help each other with orders to ensure your food is always to you correctly and piping hot. They are fives in my book. I've been ordering pumpkin loaded pancakes for 3 months. No matter which one makes them they are always awesome.“

“Our meal was great at Black Bear Diner tonight!! Jasmine was wonderful and checked on us consistently to make sure we had everything we needed even though they were very busy! The pot roast melt is tremendous! And the biscuits are gigantic and so delicious!! Definitely recommend for a great comfort food dinner!“

“Ken’s is the best place to go to for good comfort food. The meatloaf is my favorite!! ♥️“

“I have driven by for months and always wanted to go. We stopped by today and LOVED it. Super clean and c cute place. 5 stars“

“Armaan was our waiter. This young man was amazing!!! He was very good to us and attentive to what we needed. The bacon cheeseburger skillet plate was chefs kiss amazing! The spinach dip appetizer was not so great but that’s ok. The vibe was quiet. It was around 5pm so it was nice to be able to have nice conversation and enjoy my meal. Thank you armaan for helping make this happen.“

“The Brisket House has the best bbq. I was first introduced to them at work. A customer brought some of their chicken and pork ribs, I was hooked. The chicken was very moist and favorable. The ribs were cooked perfectly and flavorable as well. They use plenty of black pepper like I like. Unfortunately they are not close to where I live or I'd go more often.“

“Sadi has great customer service she was nice, she was smiling, I got my food fast she would come back and check and make sure everything was good. Never had an attitude I got a strawberry milkshake and it was made right there was a good amount of whipped cream and it was on there evenly.“

“My waiter Gary was amazing. He went above and beyond for us. We really appreciate it he made our night“

“Hana, amber, Kenzie , Alex and tora have all treated us so well every time we come here we feel like family and I love that“

“Always awesome food! Great and friendly service! Best crawfish in the area! Steak nights are worth the trip! And you won't beat their $1 taco Tuesday!! Friday night steak night is a must do! Go by and try em out, you won't be disappointed! Bg“

“Everyone here is super welcoming I feel at home“

“Clean environment. Fast service. Friendly staff. Great food. Definitely family friendly.“

“Good service! Good food! If you are a smoker there is a closed in area with A/C! FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE!“

“Me and my SO stopped here coming from Kemah headed back to Beaumont. The food was fresh and hot. The burgers are huge and seasoned perfectly. Chicken strips should be called chicken patties, lol. they were huge. The owner was nice and accommodating. Highly recommend. I visited the one on Hwy 146.“

“Please put what time the kitchen closes“

“Ignore the naysayers. Someburger is the best burger joint in town. Skip the big chains if you want real flavor and pride in your burgers, come to Someburger.“

“another edit -- 3/28/26 -- stopped on our way back from out-of-town. Fabulous service and amazing food - come hungry - we ordered cheese omelet / grits/ bacon / toast / coffee .. all perfect .. Best service today - THANK YOU Jackie!! Highly recommend coming to this location!!

2/6/26 - We returned this morning. Just as delicious as it was 5 months ago! COME HUNGRY!! Thanks Sky for taking such good care of us!!

one of the better Waffle Houses we have eaten at. Haley was our server ... so professional and friendly. My husband and I ordered waffles/crispy bacon/coffee. Everything was perfect!! Highly recommend going to this Waffle House!“

“My husband and I choose Guidry’s to celebrate our 10th anniversary and we were not disappointed! The food and drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect! 10/10! We will definitely be back!“

“Outlaw Rays is definitely one of my go to spots. I drive from the Galleria area at least once a week to hangout. The wings are AMAZING, Jordan had me try the cheesesteak pizza and I’m a fan of that as well. Jordan is an awesome bartender, super attentive, and always great conversation. Tamara is another favorite of mine there.“

“Love the rejuvenated Luby’s! The classic rock / 80’s music was fantastic and so much better than before. Some newer food items were much appreciated as well, like the smothered pork chops. Way better than Cracker Barrel’s version. The place is much brighter and I was told they are making more updates. Also, the people behind the food counter were courteous and just happy. Very different from the drab place it used to be before.“

“Kristina was my server she was really good and super nice . Loved my service“

“There is no doubt that the kolache recipes are absolutely amazing and keep everyone coming back. However the reviews that mention that they don’t warm up the kolaches, or even offer to warm them, are true. This has always been disappointing to me. They got my order wrong this morning, but normally they always get my order correct and have decent coffee. Have a good morning ☀️“

“If you’re looking for the best wings around, delicious drinks, and top-notch service, this is the spot. I’ll definitely be back again and again!“

“Cute spot. Ordered a tuna sandwich with side of pasta salad and it was very good. The lady taking my order was very helpful and friendly. I got an iced latte to go and it was good as well! Not too sweet!“

“All around fantastic experience. I was very surprised. This was the first time I've ever eaten at a restaurant associated with a golf course. I am not a golfer. The food was top-notch, and the service was fast and friendly. My diet Pepsi glass was always full. A business associate brought me here. I would have never found the place on my own. The dining room was clean, wide open with plenty of space, and provided a beautiful view of a golf course.“

“thank you for the great malt shop Burger Toritos ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ taking nap now 💯“

“Had a delicious lunch! The boneless wings and mozzarella sticks with marinera sauce was so so good. The service was amazing..Thank you to our waitress Karolyn who made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Definitely will be coming back!🙌“

“The food here was pretty good, this n location in particular is great for quick seating and bringing your food out at a pretty decent time. Overall the experience was exceptional. I love eating here at this location. The service was great and friendly.“

“We held my husband’s birthday here at TO 3 last weekend and the staff was so accommodating for a large group of 20. Our waitress Kathy was so sweet and so tentative. Our whole group had a really good time and enjoyed the food. They also had clear walls up and heaters around the patio so you could still enjoy the outside views. 10/10 👌“

“Good Service and delicious food 👌“

“Great food amazing service! Muy bueno exelente servicio y comida authentica !!“