50 Best American Restaurants near Leander

“Well if anyone needs an excuse to go try a smash burger from The Boss Cheesesteak, this is it lol. Probably one of the best burgers in general that I’ve had in a really long time. I got a triple but ate it before I could get a good pic. It was massive, hot, fresh, cheesy and so filling. 5 stars all around. Tried their #1 cheesesteak yesterday and it also did not disappoint. Am I about to become very fat? Possibly. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Good job boss crew“

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Smokey Mo’s Catering Team for our Player Appreciation parties at Texas Two-Step Gaming, and they absolutely knock it out of the park every time.

We host monthly events for 75+ guests, and Lindsey and the catering team are always incredible to work with — from helping us choose the right quantities to making the ordering process smooth and stress-free. Their experience really shows, and it makes planning these events so much easier on our end.

We usually pick up from the Leander Smokey Mo’s, and the in-store staff is just as outstanding. They’re friendly, double-check that everything is correct, and always help load the big orders into the car — which is hugely appreciated.

Great BBQ, reliable catering, and true Texas Southern hospitality. If you’re looking for catering you can trust and food your guests will love, Smokey Mo’s is the way to go.

— Daniella Evans
General Manager
Texas Two-Step Gaming“

“Wagyu on Wheels helped us during our local basketball tournament. She was quick to respond and communicate quickly to lock down the details. The food was delicious & exceptional service. Christian works incredibly hard not only to display a professional, super cute food PINK truck but ensure your experience is TOP NOTCH. Highly recommend trying any of their burgers and fries!“

“Great place to watch your favorite sports shows and games“

“Love the Sirloin cut steaks, very tender and not a lot of fat. We had good service. The only bad thing is, the music is way, way too loud, its hard to have a conversation especially if you have hearing problems/hearing aids, I hope that the management will take this in consideration and turn the music down.“

“We visited Moonshine Bar & Grill this weekend, and I can honestly say it exceeded every expectation. From the moment the food arrived, it was clear we were in for something special—chef’s kiss doesn’t even begin to cover it! Every dish was perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care and excellence. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was attentive, and the overall experience was simply top-tier. This is the kind of place that reminds you why great food and great hospitality matter. 10 out of 10— We will absolutely be recommending Moonshine Bar & Grill and can’t wait to return! 🍽️✨“

“I love this place. We usually go several times during the month. We love our Cosmopolitan drinks always made with our favorite Grey Goose Vodka. The food is amazing. I’m not really into spicy but here I can handle it. Last but no least… the service! The customer service. Fast, kind, always with a smile open to help and give you advises. They are so skilled and knowledgable. Waiters knows al the plates, and tastes. Also huge shout out to my Venezuelan friend. He is a bus boy and he is always goes above and beyond. I’m Venezuelan and it’s really nice to see him. Every time he knows I’m there he comes to say hi, give us a recommendation too and more! He is just awesome! Thank y’all“

“Kaitlynn waited on me this morning and was very polite and attentive. Thank you. I ordered the Farmhouse Skillet Hash and it was perfect. 👌🏾 Props to the Chef 🧑‍🍳“

“Family owned and operated, from Chicago, but been in Cedar Park for 20 years. This place is great, for spectacular and bartenders a lot of fun! Definitely recommend coming in and becoming a regular!“

“The cleanliness and atmosphere should be set as the standard across Hilton Garden Inns.Would get dinner earlier in the evening so it was quiet. Tended to immediately by staff who were great every time.One time, I worked late, ordered my food on my way up to room to shower, and it was ready when I returned. This was the highlight of the week.Really nice open layout but without the echoes. And if it gets loud here at the bar, you won’t notice in your room.More than likely will return.“

“Food was always delicious and made to order. Those working the truck were always super nice and you can tell they were working hard! Prices are very reasonable. Definitely give this place a shot! Pictured is the chipotle popper cheeseburger.“

“We love the League Avs especially Lonnie!!“

“So we went to the one off 183 and Anderson lane location. It was my daughter's 23 birthday!!! We ordered and our food was hot and fresh and the service was great. They have a new manager and she is spot on with customer service and attentive!! Will diffently go back!!!“

“waitstaff is very friendly and helpful. food is great and love the atmosphere.“

“A very fun place with exceptionally good food! The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back..“

“Great place for brunch. High quality food and a wonderful service!“

“Dog Haus works best during happy hour. The bartenders at this location are really good- and Anne’s service and hospitality are second to none.

My personal favorites are the Haus martini. Pro tip-
Ask for them to make it spicy. It’s worth it.

My family doesn’t eat meat but we do enjoy the quality of the spicy Fries and the impossible (tm) offerings.

Solid 4.3 star. 5 star for service.“

“Update your online menu!“

“Great food, lovely atmosphere, great service.“

“Any Culver’s I go to never leaves me disappointed with their delicious burgers and crunchy fries. This one exceeds expectations!“

“We had the BEST experience from beginning to end with our larger party at Mags! We hosted our position dinner for the CPHS Linebackers and Coaches in Mag’s “Bullpen” and it was awesome!!! Jordan and Jill went the extra mile having everything ready when we arrived! Jordan made sure that the hungry guys had full drinks, their orders put in/delivered swiftly, and that the chips/queso/salsa was refilled before they could ask!😜 Jordan was an awesome server, had great communication with the guys, and as always was super friendly😊!! The food was perfect and the guys all said it was one of their favorite position meals! We will definitely be coming back to Mag’s and Jordan and Jill for future large parties!“

“This sopapilla pudding is outstanding! Run don’t walk to try this! 😍💕❤️ Along with the exceptional staff this is absolutely wonderful!“

“Good food and service at reasonable prices.“

“Plant based OG was amazing, but the come back sauce makes you wanna holler” I’m coming back for mo and mo!!!!!!!“

“When Dahlia's is good, it's very good - I just wish they'd be more consistent. On this trip, good service, but the food was meh - and if you're going to have three young men standing around the host stand (how many hosts do you need?), maybe get them to actually DO something, like wipe down the disgustingly sticky menus, refill customer water glasses or something. \nBut we'll keep trying it whenever we're in the area - sometimes the food is outstanding.\nWish they had a fruit pie once in awhile, though . . .“

“Great food and customer service!“

“great food and service. worth the money 💰“

“Laura has created an amazing place for sports fans and music fans to bring their pups and hang out!“

“Everything was wonderful. Z was a great waiter.“

“Healthy eating isn't always the easiest thing to come by when dining out in Texas. Honest Mary is a fast-casual kitchen preparing vegetarian, gluten-free and healthy bowls at their two branches in Austin. We stopped by recently and did their Sedona Lime and Med Harissa Bowl, both were freshly prepared and tasted very good. You can also do custom bowls choosing your own proteins, rice/salad base and other food items/sauces. Prices are about right for the food quality and portion sizes served. Seating area is a regular, casual restaurant and bowls are prepared fairly quickly.“

“I’m not a huge BBQ fan but I just moved to Tx and had to try some BBQ. Wow! This is some of the best, juiciest, and tenderest meat I’ve ever had. The sauce is incredible as well.“

“This place is amazing. Probably the best Christmas event around Austin! Even better than the trail of lights. A-MA-ZING“

“My son had been craving steak for a long time so I took him to Longhorn Steakhouse. The wait staff was great, my son got the Flo's Filet and I got a sirloin and loaded baked potato. The steaks were perfectly done and delicious. We both left full and happy!“

“Excellent [Original] Excellent“

“I love this place! It’s clean, has friendly staff, and mouth watering brisket.“

“My fiance and I had the pork egg rolls and the Mill Club. Their potato chips are so delicious and the sandwich was very fresh. The egg rolls were also very tasty. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere. We are right around the corner so we are happy to find this fun local spot. ❤️👍“

“One of our favorite local spots- good food and the friendliest staff!“

“We drive an hour to eat and we’re told it would be a 45 minute wait and then when that time came they would be closing and turned away. There were 8 at least empty tables. We come there a lot and disappointed. We even told hostess we drove an hr.“

“If I was to have a neighborhood bar, this would be the model. Great staff and pool tables are in order. Darts, byo but the bar darts are decent for the casual player. Thanks so much Justine (bartender extraordinaire) for taking of us! Thirsty Goat Amber draft beer is 🤙.“

“Burger I had for lunch yesterday was so yummy. Bacon was delicious, fries were done to perfection. Highly recommend.“

“We had catering done for our family Christmas lunch today and we had so many compliments. And we had people from lots of places and there was so much food! Everything was included, it was fantastic. I’m will use Smokey Mo’s again for sure!“

“We were in town for my son’s basketball tournament and decided to stop in for lunch. Upon arrival the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The food came out fresh and hot! My hubby found out that they have their own beer and definitely couldn’t leave without a pack. Thank you for the hospitality. If we ever return to your town this restaurant will be on our list ?“

“Tonight was our first time trying them, And I must say the food and customer service was amazing! I am a wings gal and they brought what needed to be brought to the table! We are definitely spinning the block on them again! Thank you guys (Carlos and his wife) so much for a great experience! 😁😋“

“Good beer selection and the pizza is good. Great ambiance. But I have to warn you, I have not had a burger that bad since school cafeteria burgers when I was a kid. Tough justifying $11 for one of the worst burgers I’ve ever had. Same for my wife.“

“Super hole in the wall, good food, good atmosphere!! Loved it!!!! Kids played pool and drew with sidewalk chalk. Did I mention the food was GREAT! A big thanks to our awesome server!“

“Apart from the undercooked pancake, everything was delicious! The shrimp and grits were amazing, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The service was great, the staff was attentive, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. Overall, a really enjoyable breakfast spot. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great place but watch out for the games that don’t work(they will give you a refund if you let them know) 😄“

“I love everything about Texas Roadhouse even the managers😂🤗😍“

“Food is great and you can go as date night or family night staff is so friendly“