50 Best American Restaurants near Melissa

“Can’t say enough good things about this place. The food is delicious and the people are truly special. Always a great experience.“

“Undeniably the best pancakes I've ever had! Everything was so fresh and delicious. That, combined with the welcoming and friendly staff and atmosphere, made for the best experience! Where else in McKinney can you support an incredible mission and organization while simultaneously having the best breakfast you can imagine!!“

“Always excellent food and service in a great setting. Emily looked after us today but everybody that I've interacted with here over the last year or so has been great.I recommend this restaurant.“

“I highly recommend Harvest for their food. We have been coming to this restaurant since it opened and this was our first time in the newer space since it is so hard to get a reservation. We came for my husband’s birthday and it was perfection from the minute we walked in. The host said happy birthday to him and then had us go upstairs to the live music area on the 3rd floor. We had to wait a few minutes but the manager took care of our cocktail order because of it. The music from the vinyl stripes was excellent. The waitress darnesha was kind attentive and super happy. What amazing customer service! He was also able to pick a dessert off the menu. Such an enjoyable evening. My husband’s day was made with the live music and great food. Thank you“

“Wonderful family atmosphere with the adult side being very enjoyable as well. Staff is always so friendly and give great recommendations.“

“We have been on the hunt for a breakfast place closer to home and we have found it! It is a beautiful upscale brunch place with a bar, with excellent food and over the top service. The coffee is from Italy with bold tones but no bitterness. It is difficult to find good coffee. The pancakes were light and sweet. The bacon is very meaty. I love Egg cited!“

“So good! Delivered to the house fresh. Brisket and chicken were awesome. They also gave us a few free samples, the jalapeño cream cheese and the Cajun. Both were amazing, but the jalapeño cream cheese was particularly delicious, wish would have ordered that one also. It wasn't very spicy, which, for me, was a good thing 🤪 Next time! Will definitely be ordering again.“

“What a great hidden gem that we accidentally stumbled on during a fun motorcycle ride! Our Gents’ Antisocial Club had a great time, enjoyed the food, and loved the atmosphere. Looking forward to riding back out there soon.“

“We love Scotty P’s from the last 15 years would be going there. The food is delicious , everything is healthy fresh cooked every day. Great service ! Yvonne is a professional and friendly manager, specially when it comes to customer service very friendly. thank you for the great service to Allen community!“

“Service and food were TOP NOTCH! I got Surf and Turf Filet / Scallops, and M'lady got Scallops, Scallops, Scallops! So good! We got seated quickly by being flexible to bar seating, even though the place was hoppin and on a wait! Bar seating was a perfectly comfortable table. Will be back!“

“We had the best date night! The food was delicious. MG took great care of us. She is awesome! We'll ask to sit in her section again next time. :)“

“Jessica was the BEST!!! Brent is a great manager! I got the Blonde beer with some wings and they were to die for. ASK FOR JESSICA !!!“

“I highly recommend the Wagyu and The Hamilton.

Vegetarian options: This is a steak joint. Go elsewhere for vegan dishes.

Parking: They have 2 parking lots to choose from. Plenty of parking.

Kid-friendliness: Children not recommended.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.“

“Great spot! Love the music bingo and karaoke!“

“Lot’s of brews and good times!“

“Wow! I have NO IDEA why all the negative reviews (probably just a bunch of city folk whiners). We were very impressed on our first visit. Love small local eats like this. GREAT SERVICE & friendly attentive wait staff!!! Fried pickles, okra, mashed tators, and crow's feet, were all fantastic!! We will definitely be back! DEFINITELY NOT bland, presentation was perfect, portions were HUGE!!“

“Is a wonderful local Food Truck Cajun spot this is family owned as well and you can tell. There’s a lot of love and heart and soul put into each dish and even their handmade beverages. I had the opportunity to try the kiwi lemonade, which is freshly squeezed every morning. it was such a beautiful, unique flavor combo Very sour and tangy, but still refreshing. Their food was so delicious as well. The Cajun corn is perfectly seasoned and you can tell that this is authentically Cajun food. Their service was very down to earth and like family.“

“Kim L our Server was so nice and gave us a complementary appetizer to start she welcome us to Delaney’s– because we never been here we ordered the Guinness stew it was delicious will be back again we can’t wait to try some more favorites!“

“This is a perfect place to relax after a long day. The food is fantastic, and the service is beyond exceptional.“

“We absolutely loved the food and their vibe! We got the chicken salad and it was SO GOOD! Our waitress was Kimberly and she was amazing and so attentive! We will definitely be back!“

“Delicious food. We love coming here :)“

“The Yard McKinney completely exceeded our expectations. Kyle, went above and beyond in every way, from taking incredible care of us to surprising us with extras and even bringing out vegan mayo for us to try. Truly next level. The atmosphere is beautiful, the music is perfect, the entire staff and concept are just amazing, and I love that they’re pet-friendly too. 🐾 Thanks so much for such a great experience! ❤🥹✨“

“All was great! Food, manager and service!“

“I’m so disappointed because this used to be our favorite place. The last few visits, the food has been noticeably subpar. The menu may look the same, but the quality and preparation of items have changed. For example, the crab cake Benedict used to feature homemade crab cakes, and now it’s a fried frozen-style patty. The one-star review is really based on the service experience, and unfortunately it’s the reason we won’t be returning. While waiting for our table, the manager or possible owner was telling single-party guests there was a 30-minute wait, while parties of three or more were being quoted only 10 minutes. An older woman standing there heard him tell the group in front of her 10 minutes right before he told her 30. The more I thought about it afterward, the more disappointed I was that I didn’t speak up in the moment. Treating guests differently based solely on party size is unacceptable and left a very bad impression.“

“Awesome brunch! Very good service. Don’t miss the mimosas.“

“Found Baker's D.I., by accident when attending the 4th of July parade in downtown McKinney. Glad I decided to turn around omw home and try it. I saw the photos and decided let me try the burgers & fries... Wow! It was great for the price I paid for it. On my next visit I'm going to try the fish basket. I might make this a regular stop whenever I'm in McKinney.“

“Vanessa was the best waitress ever, I highly recommend asking for her !“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“Jacob the owner was great, Kim ( an employee that's been there for 19 years) awesome and the staff working the fryers very professional. Food was amazing. Had the Philly and wing combo( their mild sauce which they let me try) and order of small fries. They even helped me with the order kiosk since I'm older. I highly recommend this place ( worked in restaurants/ chains for 35* yrs). Try it, enjoy it , and let your neighbors know!!!“

“We love The Garage!!! Great place with good food and even better service! And they even did a karaoke night which was so much fun! I hope this becomes a regular thing!“

“Just watched the cook on duty cook in the most phenomenal way! She cooks as if she’s an octopus! She was working that grill and fixing plates, cleaning the grill and after herself like I haven’t witnessed in my 55 years, all while remaining calm as ever! Multitasking at its finest and my meal was DELICIOUS!!!“

“They were polite, accommodating and delivered fast to our entire staff.“

“The wait staff was very prompt and friendly. Food was delicious 😋“

“Warm and welcoming environment beautiful community good food!“

“Wow! It’s quaint little place with huge sandwich deliciousness! You have to check out the foodie section! ✔️“

“Love the experience great food and customer service!“

“Great local place. Great staff and food. We feel like family.“

“We’ve had the pleasure of attending several events at Gather in Downtown McKinney, and each time we’ve been welcomed with warmth and professionalism. The venue is beautiful, but it’s the people that truly make it shine. We also had the opportunity to host an awards show there through their work with local nonprofits, and the evening was nothing short of incredible. The support from ownership and staff played a huge role in making it a success. Grateful to have a place like Gather right in the heart of McKinney!“

“Awesome customer service😍 Best margaritas!!“

“Had delivery who ever made the prime rib sandwich is a keeper it’s the best I had. Sometimes it’s hit or miss but tonight it was exceptional. Thank you“

“JuBa never fails, pizza is 💯“

“Went to Texas Roadhouse and it totally hit the spot. The rolls with cinnamon butter are dangerously good—I could eat a whole basket by myself. I had the filet medallions, cooked perfectly, super flavorful. The service is always on point. Great spot if you’re craving a solid steak and a laid-back vibe.“

“We came to this Chili’s restaurant for an early dinner today with a group of 14 people after my daughter’s birthday party. We called ahead and they were ready for us when we arrived. Our server was a fabulous woman named Cookie. She stayed on top of our table, regularly checking in with us to make sure we had what we needed, and to communicate with us about the status of our food. We never had to ask for refills. She enthusiastically brought us any items we asked for like extra dips or plates, and was so kind about it even though we had several requests. She has such a fun vibe and positive attitude. She was extra attentive to my daughter and made her feel so special. Our appetizers and food came out promptly & were delicious. Honestly, the food was the best quality I’ve had from a Chili’s in a very long time. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly. We had such a great time, and I was so impressed with our overall experience.“

“Porshala was a great server!!!!“

“Braum ice cream is like no other. The employees are really nice and helpful. And the make all different types of treats. They not only sell ice cream, but I love there bag of burgers. It's a very clean restaurant and we'll be going back. I give this place 2 thumbs up 👍👍“

“It’s our go to place for drinks 🍹 and dinner 🍽“

“This is actually my favorite Shake Shack.

It's odd because this is the first ever time I've visited and had an issue (it was really packed and the staff was very much overwhelmed). The night literally got busy right as I got there but as I walked up to check on my order another lady came up and had a missing shake so I double checked my order bc my day had been long but everyone managed to check up on me and make sure I had everything and that I was being helped.

On their best day, they're extremely good. Today wasn't the best circumstances for them but I still felt very helped. I appreciate it.

This continues to be my favorite Shake Shack.“

“Wonderful place to go! Love the food and the drinks hands down a great place to visit in downtown McKinney!“

“Went in today in the evening for a early dinner and dymond was our server. She went above and beyond had our drinks and food coming out quick everything was correct loved the small talk will be back to have her as our server again😊✨“