50 Best American Restaurants near River Oaks

“Great little breakfast spot. Food is always delicious. Decent prices, and friendly staff. It is one of our go-to breakfast places. The Kitchen Sink Omlet is my husband's favorite, and he raves about the home made salsa. I typically get eggs/bacon/biscuits with gravy and its always cooked perfectly. And not too many places know how to properly cook grits, but this one does. Go. You won't regret it.“

“Great food reasonably priced.“

“This is our favorite place to go in all of DFW! The food is amazing and such great quality! Love the healthy options at such a great price! The service is also always top notch and we are treated so well and feel very valued every time we go!“

“We had the best experience this weekend at Bonnell’s. Long story short we don’t go out to eat because my son has a lot of food allergies and it’s not easy to accommodate them. However it was his 13th birthday so we really wanted to celebrate. The chef worked with me prior to coming in and made sure my kiddo was able to have a wonderful and safe meal to celebrate a huge milestone. All of the staff were sweet and thoughtful as well. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is warm. I’m happy to forever brag on this restaurant!“

“Great food and service! The chili dogs are outstanding! Love you guys!“

“Our food and service was great! I want to give a shout out to Jon Tate, the service manager. I lost my receipt and he took the time to find it and email me a copy. Service matters!! I will be back ☺️“

“Starting with are server Vinnie outstanding lunch knowledgeable the food was hot and delicious and maybe the best expresso martini I’ve ever had! We will be back and have already told friends and family“

“Recommend reservations Great for business or leisure“

“Great food....would recommend ..“

“me and my daugther came there quite often its always a good time just want to BIG UP our server his name is ALEX.. hes alway professinal. very nice yall are bless to have him...we always seem to have him when we go.....hes a GEM!!!“

“We had a wonderful time at Doc B's last evening. We were a party of five and our waiter, Clem, took very good care of us. He was very attentive and we had a wonderful experience. We will definitely ask for him when we return. Everyone enjoyed the appetizer, their meals and our cocktails were on simply delicious. We'll be back for sure.“

“We hosted our rehearsal dinner at City Works Eatery and Pour House. Honestly nothing but great things from the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, and the staff. Colleen was so helpful throughout the planning process and she even came by on event day! They were flexible with us with possible rain on event day, but it all worked out perfect with the heaters on the patio. It was such a great evening thanks to the amazing team they have at City Works Clearfork! They made us feel like it was a small family dinner with hot meals and endless drinks while serving 100 of our guests. The team was professional, personable, and kind. I couldn't recommend more. We had a blast.“

“The tequila lime chicken was so so good! The atmosphere was nice. Love a good patio. We loved it. Recommend the cheesecake for dessert. We will definitely be back. 🩷“

“I look forward to this being a regular new spot for us! Beautiful place, food and drinks were fantastic, and service felt so personalized. We went on a weekday evening so it was less busy and the perk of that was that the chef came out and greeted us and checked how we were enjoying the food. Excited to go back and try more options on the menu!“

“Love it here! Best service and great food! Will be back soon“

“my husband found this place looking for a last minute place to eat in our anniversary since Texas de Brasil failed us with our reservation. I am so glad they failed and we found this place, best quality food , best taste, best deserts, best environment. we had a beautiful night, not completely crowded, not over charged for a piece of steak that cant be cooked right. this is our place to eat now and we cant wait to come back. also excellent servrice and did i say already best steak I've ever had?delicious.“

“Hannah is the best server food was great“

“Adrien was awesome! Service was great! Food was great! Will be back!“

“5 stars! This was my first time at Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, and it definitely won’t be my last. The food was outstanding, and our server, Kia, made the experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and recommended some of the best items on the menu. Every recommendation was on point. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. If you stop by, ask for Kia. She’ll take good care of you!“

“Gracias a Fabiola muy amable“

“Little Red Wasp is a great dining experience with creative American cuisine, a modern atmosphere, and excellent service. The menu features flavorful dishes from comfort classics to unique favorites. With a welcoming setting and attentive staff, it's a great place for lunch, dinner, celebrations, or enjoying a night out downtown.“

“Super divertido! La pizza muy buena!🤩🤩“

“Just left and will never go back. Ordered a burger and didn’t realize until I had eaten several bites that a large portion in the middle was totally raw. Not just undercooked a little - totally raw. I chose to not send it back as I had consumed some of it but saved it to show the waitress. When she told the manager, the manager blamed her ( the waitress). I then spoke to the manager and she would not listen and kept insisting it was the waitress who was responsible. She talked right over me, and was downright nasty.She admitted she didn’t bother to look at the burger. No customer service skills whatsoever. I was not asking for anything just explaining it was not the waitress’ fault that the kitchen didn’t cook the burger. The waitress was very concerned and apologized. She did an excellent job of customer service.“

“Breakfast is always good. My favorite.“

“The lobster and steak and fried green tomatoes. first time visiting, and my husband and I are coming back. Excellent service. keep up the great customer service. WE LOVE IT! 😋😋“

“Great music, great staff. What more can you ask for?“

“Great staff very nice and sweet“

“This place has it all. great atmosphere,friendly staff,great prices and delicious fresh food! 10 out of 10! I wish I lived closer so I could go more often because I would!“

“Grace in downtown Fort Worth is one of my absolute favorite places to eat and drink. Everything about the experience is exceptional—from the elevated menu and beautifully prepared dishes to the outstanding cocktails and inviting atmosphere.

The staff truly sets this place apart. The service is attentive, professional, and consistently top-tier, making every visit feel special. The food easily deserves 10 stars if that were possible, but since 5 is the max on Google, that’s what it gets—though it doesn’t come close to capturing how good it really is. If you’re looking for one of the best dining experiences in downtown Fort Worth, Grace is at the top of the list.“

“I’m not gonna lie—I went into Flower Child a little skeptical. 😂 A restaurant focused on healthy food? I just knew I was probably not going to be a fan.

Well… consider me officially proven wrong.

I ordered the Green Coconut Curry and added chicken, and it is SO freaking good. The flavor is incredible. Then, because apparently I was feeling adventurous, I decided to try the Cauliflower Rice Risotto—and listen, I don't know what kind of sorcery is happening here, but that is slapping too. 😂

I genuinely did not expect food this healthy to taste this damn good. Much to my surprise, Flower Child has officially made me a fan. I will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!“

“I’m not a regular to establishments like this but the experience here and the food was incredible“

“They say money can’t buy you happiness I beg to differ. I took my Mom to lunch (paid for it) and she is beyond happy. Luby’s for the Win❤️“

“Great service. Fish is on point. Try it spicy!!!“

“The huevos rancheros were amazing! The portion sizes were solid and the server was fast and friendly. The style of the restaurant is really cute as it gives old school dinner with a modern revamp. The parking validation confused me a little, but the food is worth it.“

“We were lucky enough to get a table for 3 at 6:30 on a Saturday night. I believe our servers name was Rudy (sorry if that's not right). Anyways he was great explaining the menu, his favorites, and popular dishes. We went with the gargonzola fries and the apricot brie with pita. Loved the fries but wish the cheese was spread out more over the fries. Only half the fries were topped which led to half just being normal waffle fries. Great taste and idea but execution could be a little better. I did not care for the brie but I'm not a fan of that. The rest of the table loved it so I would have to day it was good. Lol. I had the poblano burger for my entree. They cook it well done so I was worried but it was juicy and tasted very good. It was actually better than I expected! It also was served with fries. Washed it all down with the German pilsner which was really good and refreshing as well. Service was top notch and the pace of the meal was perfect. I highly recommend this place and I look forward to going back to try other dishes.“

“First time visit! Felt like eating dessert for breakfast! Very good food, plentiful, beautiful, and served by nice, personable wait staff. At the great price, we will be making a point of coming back often to try the multitude of other dishes on the menu. Can't wait!“

“We reserved a party room for a Bridesmaid's luncheon last Friday. Reata does an A+ job. Working with McKynlea was a delight. We chose a limited menu, including several delicious gluten free choices. She sent me a sample menu ahead of time for my approval. Carae was our waitress and did an exceptional job. We also had a table in the main dining room for half a dozen of the husbands who insisted on coming to have the special tamales, and bison burgers! They too loved the food and had excellent service. I cannot recommend Reata more highly. We live several hours from Ft Worth, and are looking for more opportunities to come again! Thank you Reata staff for adding to our wedding celebration. We are grateful.“

“I’ve been meeting friends there for several months to share good times, good food, and good games. They have a lovely assortment of both foods and games. Their little pot pies are unique and delicious! Plan to meet up with some of your friends soon. It’s a great place to hang out. It would be a great date night, too!“

“07/09/2025 It’s official I love Firebirds for life .. it was just raining and the the manger and one of the front desk guys walked me and my sister to the car with umbrella..☂️ we dint get rained on OMG 😱 made my night!!! Firebirds Wood Fired Grill alliance you are the best !! And Lacie is the best server there catch her on duty Wednesday and Saturday!!“

“First time here today! Great staff, food and lanes. We will be back!“

“Denton location is amazing!! Food, service and atmosphere are phenomenal!! A new family favorite!! When they say the food is fresh, they mean it!! Best place we've eaten in a long time!“

“Great drinks and finger food. Even better service from the staff.“

“this place is fantastic. love the waiters, and food it hot and delicious. great beer selection!! anytime I'm over in Helen are we hit up this spot!!“

“Very nice atmosphere and food“

“We decided to stop in for lunch at Philly Dave’s and were glad we did. I had Frito pie and my friend chose the catfish plate with sweet potato fries. Both meals were outstanding and served in generous portions. Staff are sweet and attentive. We highly recommend!
Also I have to say that the guys working in the kitchen really make a burger scream! Every ingredient is fresh, the flavor goes way beyond any I’ve ever tasted in Keller. Perfect texture, presentation etc. 💯🏆🍻“

“great food wish it was open Monday through Friday. We tired to go on a Tuesday for lunch with my mother in law but they were closed. but I meet up with a long time friend and had lunch with her and her son. great time great food. highly recommended.“

“My girlfriend and I went yesterday for the first time we walked in there was an employee standing at the host desk she would not acknowledge us we had to ask her if it was open seating she said yes sit where you want. We went and sat out side sat for 15mins no acknowledgement, I went inside and asked the bartender if I needed to order with her she acted like I was bothering her, she said no that a server would be rt out sat for another 20 mins with both the male server with a beard walk around us to help others no acknowledgement the other server a female squeezed behind ne to get to another table still no acknowledgement.So as for me my first experience at a restaurant that was highly recommended was truly a disappointment will not even attempt to go again!!!“

“Ate a delicious Cobb salad which was served by Maddi. She made sure we got everything we needed. Maddi is a wonderful server. What makes her unique is that she makes eye contact, smiles and engages in conversation. An absolute delight! Please ask for Maddi to be your server. You won’t regret it!“

“This was my first time and I loved the environment, our waitress Passion was amazing and our food and drinks were delicious. I will be returning very soon“