42 Best American Restaurants near San Leon

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

“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“

“Food was great, drinks were well made. We went in for our anniversary and they did give a complimentary flute of champagne so that was nice. The ambiance was nice not too loud, lights were dim very nice fit perfect for a date night. Service was a little bit slow, but our waitress was very nice. Will happily come back again!“

“We went out on our monthly date night at Ishtia and it was an AMAZING experience! It was such a pleasure to try new ingredients we've never had before and the presentation of all of the courses were beautiful too! I've been to Eculent many years ago, but I can see that chef hasn't missed a beat since!“

“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!“

“We have been going for years and never been disappointed. Very friendly staff and food is excellent . Tender basket with honey mustard is incredible. Awesome deserts as well. Thanks for keeping us well fed Brad. S. Whynot.“

“This was my first visit to Backyard in Seabrook and it did not disappoint. The food was really good, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was laid-back and enjoyable. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“I’ve been coming here for a couple years now and I’m very impressed with their newest bartender maybe 3 weeks fresh in at Scotty’s, Chris. He is personable and has a loyal group of regulars that are starting to trickle in and grow a soft spot for our beloved neighborhood pour. He is bringing in a lot of business, but I can’t say I’m surprised by this. He has a way of connecting with people that make their experience as such when someone actually connects with you and remembers the little things when they see you again. Nobody feels like a stranger. He’s adapting quickly and always busting his ass behind the bar to make it a great experience. The staff here is top notch 💯🤌“

“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 “

“Great food and great service!“

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

“This was my first time at Village Pizza & Seafood and I really enjoyed it! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the portions were generous. The service was friendly and made me feel welcome right away. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!“

“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.“

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

“Not only is the food hot and quick but the owners drop kicks are too! Been supporting them for YEARS And FOR SURE gonna keep doing it!!!“

“Delicious experience!! I enjoyed every bite!!“

“Wow — one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! I ordered the chilaquiles plate half Verde, half Roja and topped it with fajita beef… and let me tell you, that fajita meat sent it over the edge. So much flavor and perfectly tender. I also grabbed a side of corned beef hash — if you’re a corned beef lover, this is the one. Crunchy on the outside, packed with flavor, and paired with the best grilled onions. My husband went with the chicken fried steak plate. The steak is tenderized and made fresh to order, and the gravy was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this place. The service was top-notch, and TAMMY did an incredible job welcoming everyone into the diner!“

“good taste and large portions.“

“This place is a must-try, if visiting Kemah, TX! The food was amazing! We had the Armadillo Eggs as an appetizer....perfect recommendation by our server. I had a steak finger basket...great sampling of their chicken fried steak in strip form (So tender!) Hubby had Tom's Choice Ribeye steak...great flavor and grilled to perfection! The portions are huge! The prices are reasonable. We easily made 2 meals out of our orders. The staff is friendly & the atmosphere is very unique since Kemah Broadwalk is within walking distance!!“

“Had a wonderful dinner with my son home from college tonight. Chicken kebab was so good. His beef and lamb gyro he said was amazing. The fire feta is a must have every time. Had great conversation with Ms. Maria, the owner. She’s precious. Can’t wait to go back. It’s always so good and the staff so welcoming.“

“!!PLEASE READ ENTIRE REVIEW!! My family and I stopped and ate at Casa Fiesta on our way home from vacation. My wife is in the final stages of brain cancer so everything we do as a family is precious time. When one of the owners...Ray...saw us praying before our meal, he came over and greeted us and told us we were a blessing to him. We visited a lot, got to know about his family, etc. He brought cake and churros and the best special drink for my wife. My wife's late father's name was Ray, and this Ray gave us our favorite memory from our vacation. A couple of my adult daughters cried tears of joy and gratitude because of him. Ray will be a friend of our family forever. He was a very special blessing to us. Especially my wife. Guys like Ray deserve the best. Eat at Casa Fiesta often. Best restaurant experience ever! BTW.. the food was absolutely amazing and the staff was the best.“

“Good music. Great crowd. Fun place.“

“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.“

“Very friendly atmosphere, delicious breakfast, courteous service. The staff is very personable. I will definitely visit again to try other items on the menu! 👍🏾“

“Absolutely the best burger. Smoked Gouda and mushroom burger“

“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.“

“Excellent service, I would recommend it, their cuts are exceptional.“

“Was just there this morning for the Swiftie Breakfast and it was amazing!!! All the staff were so kind, welcoming and on theme! There was a photobolth, tattoos, friendship bracelets, themed drinks and food!!! I had a blast it was so much fun! The food was insanely good, and came out super fast!!! I will definitely be going back! Thank you so much for this event!“

“Great menu and a great environment overall I definitely recommend to anyone and everyone.“

“This is such a fun place! It's got the dark warm decor, friendly knowledgable staff, and quick plates packed with flavor. If you want a fun wine date, girl date, or need a place to get some work done (they have wifi), this is a great wine bar to try out.“

“What an experience. The Clear Lake Shores Police Department has set up a high-intensity policing area. If you visit local businesses, make sure you look both directions before doing anything. They like to sit in local parking lots, watch stop signs, turns, traffic lights, everything - handing out citations left and right. It really puts a damper on experiences knowing that when you leave, you have a high probability of immediately getting pulled over. What's a few hundred dollars, right? We can all afford a ticket to visit a great restaurant or venue. Make sure you salute the boys in blue. Protect and serve, right? Make sure you try their drinks here.“

“when I first went there they had only beer now they have my margaritas and his beer.“

“Very nice server, great soup. Pleasant place to stop and have nice meal. They do have tables outside for the outdoor person“

“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!“

“The food is great and decor is unique!“

“Barge 295 has the best crab cake you will ever have. The entire rest of the menu is also fantastic, the boudin nachos are my 2nd favorite to the best crab cake you will ever have. Service is always great, obviously can’t beat the location and view - or the crab cake.“

“We were there on a Saturday morning it was busy. There were no open tables so we decided to wait since it was just us two. We finally got a seat at the counter. Lady Q was our server, she took great care in making sure we had everything we needed. While waiting for our food I noticed how well the team was working together. Our food came out quicker than I expected and made exactly how we wanted it. Great service and great food. What else can I ask for. Great job guys. Next time I'll take some pictures. My blueberry and pecan waffle was excellent, my all star breakfast was made perfect and Sherry Ann's ham biscuit was made right.“

“I am a foreigner and I passed by the place by chance and I think it is good. I recommend it. Good luck.“

“Man, dese burgers! My new burger joint! Affordable and way tasty. And fries are perfectly crunchy and golden brown...mmmm! DDash delivers, as well, this is my 2nd order in 2 weeks. Sure will be ordering again

Great job, y'all. Thanx 💙💜!!“

“Love Cabo! However our experience today was off. We ordered drinks and at bar and then got a table outside to order food, and the waitress refused to serve us, stating TABC rules, but we weren’t ordering drinks from her, we are really good customers and tip really well. I’ve never had that happen and have always had good service there. Maybe a new inexperienced waitress, worried we weren’t going to tip her? Or maybe I didn’t know you couldn’t a have drink tab at the bar and order food at a table separately? I’ve worked, waitressed , in the food industry so this was new to me.“

“Our server Jerrico was simply Marvelous. He was cheerful and very kind. Also, the other staff members I had contact with was great and the food was good.“

“Omg my son’s boss told him about Kelley’s and we had never ate there. We had just got off our 9-day cruise & wanted some serious comfort food. Kelley’s definitely fit the bill. Homemade hand-battered chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, fried okra, salad & fresh rolls! All servings were HUGE and delicious 😋 all for $16. I ate off of my lunch 3 times! We will def be back. Amanda was our server & she was on top of everything & great service. We were only disappointed that they were out of the Texas size homemade biscuits from the breakfast run. If you’ve never ate there before u gotta try it and u will be back.“