48 Best American Restaurants near Universal City

“Fish and chips were awesome.“

“Great place to chill and watch the games or listen to live music“

“I just started using this car wash a few months back and hands down I will drive here every time I need a car wash. Devin and the team are amazing always greets with a smile and customer service oriented.“

“If you ever go to chester's hamburgers area restaurant to eat and enjoy your self as you do.. they have a lot of stuff on the wall from old age to new age.. pretty much lot of a collection of course.. they have flat hd tv's to watch sport's onto for free.. and plus some time's school kids well come here as well to enjoy them self's amongst others and yes they know that they are being watched by everyone“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

I’ve known Carsen for a while now, and every time I see him and Annie at the ticket bar, I know it’s going to be a smooth and positive experience. They both bring such good energy — professional, friendly, and always on point. Whether it’s a hectic night or a chill one, Carsen and Annie handle it with ease and make everyone feel welcome. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows. Leave Definitely two of the best — the ticket bar wouldn’t be the same without them!“

“I Recommend The Brisket It Was So Good And My Server Was So Attentive Franklin You Are Awesome Also The Food Was Good I Will Definitely Be Going Back ❤️“

“We celebrated my mom’s 90 th birthday with 20 guests. Everything was wonderful, the food, staff and ambience was fantastic. Everyone praised their food choices and the salted caramel chocolate cake was to die for. I highly recommend Kindling Kitchen for any celebration.“

“Received excellent service from Michelle today, she was very welcoming and always made sure I had what I needed, food was great!“

“Place is great for date night! They always have and make good food. No complaints. Sometimes their sweet tea is a little too sweet. Gotta try it and maybe sometimes see if they have lemons or something, but they're a really good food spot! No complaints.“

“This was the best place to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious and the restaurant is clean and comfy. The owner and his wife were there to personally wish me a happy birthday. Try the poached pear for dessert; one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Congratulations Dave on a restaurant I’ll definitely visit again!“

“We had the pleasure of dining at BJ’s on this pass week and encountered Ebony T. Ebony was our server who made sure our overall experience was good and delightful. She ensured our food was served promptly and exceeded our expectations throughout our dining experience. The next time we dine at this BJ’s we’ll be sure to ask to be in Ebony’s section. If you’re every in the Live Oak area and choose BJ’s please ask if Ebony can accommodate you in her section. The food didn’t disappoint either especially the famous pazookie.“

“Very nice place good is yummy“

“Good service and good food. Thank you.“

“Friendly service l, fun shopping trip and great food. Appreciate the early bird dinner specials!“

“Started working at SPC-Southwest campus in November and my boss told me about your food truck. I finally was able to catch you guys here today and man, your food is fantastic!!! Everything was fresh and that catfish was out of this world!!! Portions were big I only ate 1/2 of my plate so now I have dinner for tonight!!! Definitely gonna check you guys out again!“

“Love, love, love this bar! Taylor and the girls are amazing and the friendliest bartenders. My new favorite neighborhood bar! ❤️❤️“

“Vert nice and comfortable surroundings, the bar staff is always attentive. Gabby is always cheerful and greats you with a smile.“

“Overall, the meal was excellent although the chicken fried steak was a little overcooked but everything else was excellent. The grilled salmon and grilled vegetables were excellent along with the excellent loaded potatoes. This particular 54th Street restaurant is definitely one of my top 3 dine-in or pickup food establishments. overall, I highly recommend 54th Street restaurant,“

“Loved In & Out Burger in CA. Now live near Corpus Christi, TX We need I&O 🍔 in Corpus Christi, TX. Pleeassse! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ San Antonio is closest loc to me. 2 hrs away. 👋“

“It's surprisingly good. Interior didn't look like a well taken care of a place, but it was clean. Employees were busy, and still, they tried to clean tables as often as they could.

They recommended the burger and the ckn strips, and they were really good. Fries werent great. They were smooshy, high oily flavored, poor seasoned.

I would recommend to present the room better and use stronger aromatics so it doesnt smell like old dinner from the 60's.

The service its good and they are doing great on food. 1st impression is not the food but the actual place. If this is improved, when the food comes in, its a full 5 star experience.“

“Hello, this post has been a long time coming and I can finally give kudos to this lovely dining experience and delicious food! My work team had our year end lunch here for about 17 people including two kiddos and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate even in a mom/pop size restaurant. We felt like one big family hanging out eating some great food (***** stew, oxtail, catfish and bomb sides). You can bring your own drink too (and act appropriately of course?). My company has also catered food with Momma Luvs and the food is just as great as dining in! Please come by and get your plate(s) and I’m sure you’ll be back because my coworkers and I have surely been returning customers!! Big up!“

“Loved the sweet glaze on the sizzling Bourbon Chicken Skillet!!!!“

“Burger and fries weren't seasoned. Food didn't taste good. The onion rings were all soggy and only half were battered everything else fell off, I guess when frying them. I placed an order to go and specifically told the register we wanted the food at the same time. We had to wait another 15 minutes or more for the order to go. Not worth what we paid for.“

“Absolutely loved my experience here. I had gotten the tortilla soup which was packed with flavor and so delicious. The gentleman that cashed us out was very kind. We dined inside and he would check in on us if we needed refills or anything else. Would definitely recommend coming here! 🖤“

“It was busy because it was Father's Day and there was no Wi-fi in the building or parking lot. I wanted to place a to-go order and it took a tad bit long amd the young lady at the window said when we were ready to let someone know she walked off and we never saw her again. I was ready to leave and not return.So we asked for assistance and Juran S. was right there and took care of our order and took my number down in case we weren't in the building to get the order she would call. She was very nice and attentive I appreciate her for that. It's great workers like her that makes you want to return.“

“We visited for lunch today! Had the catfish, wing and fries combo - Delicious! Cashier is extremely professional and friendly. We will be back. Highly recommend. Didn’t take photos because we immediately dug in as soon as it got to the table. It was hot and fresh!!“

“This is absolutely like visiting your Grandma’s house! The food is amazing, the drinks are great, and the people running it are so friendly! If you are looking for something spectacular look no further, I will be back!“

“The Purple Pig was recommended to me, and I recommend this outstanding BBQ eatery enthusiastically. The best pulled pork BBQ I've eaten has been in Tennessee. Nothing to compare. We'd pick up frozen pulled pork in Tennessee and bring it back to Texas as a treat. Nothing to compare until our first visit to The Purple Pig in June. Meets and exceeds our high standards to perfection. Don't miss this delightful experience. There are many things that makes the pulled pork extraordinary. Quality. Pecan smoked, not common to Texas. Wonderful sides. Add to the excellence of the food is the service and the quaint, charming setting. Five stars.“

“Everything was really good 😊“

“Best meatloaf in years at a restaurant. 👌 Compliments to the cook!!! very clean and service with a lot of smiles and appreciation. 😊“

“I had the best meat lover’s omelette this morning. Pair that with a great cup of coffee and wonderful service to start out the day. Two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼.“

“Great service, great food .“

“Walked in and sat at the bar. Bar tender attended me right away. I decided to try their 14 oz steak with Okra’, sweet potatoes, and bread! Man, that steak came out nice and hot! It tasted just the way I like it! No evidence was left on my plate of its existence! The sides and bread were the right touch to satisfy my evening hungry!

Very please with the bar tender’s attention and speed of the food.

Place has a lot of seating space for large parties to single person.“

“Had a great time dancing to country music and some rock. Friendly and relaxing and great bartenders who make you feel at home“

“On our last stop before heading back home to Houston we were searching for a good place to eat. The place we found didn’t open till 1 pm it was 12:30. As we were looking for reviews at places near our location. We noticed this place along the road and the parking lot was packed. Rule thumb if a place’s parking lot is full, it’s usually very good. And we were right, good homemade food even the coconut cream pie we ended up sharing cause we were so stuffed. I truly tried to stop eating but the food was so good. Stephanie was a great waitress very kind. Ray was also hospitable overall the place had a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.. everything that makes a place great!“

“We are visiting from Virginia and it was our first stop for a beer since we arrived in Texas. Was not disappointed!!! Awesome service and atmosphere🤠Definitely recommend!!“

“Went today for lunch. It was me and my 4 kids. Eli was amazing! Had a great lunch“

“This was first visit to 18 Oaks. For the most part it was good. The only downside was this was the location chosen by our daughter-in-law to celebrate her birthday. Unfortunately there was no acknowledgment from the staff that she was celebrating her birthday even though it was mentioned multiple times in the reservations. This was a disappointing experience.“

“I always have a great experience at this Chili’s, and a huge part of that is thanks to Hailey and Jordan. They are hands down two of the best servers I’ve ever had — friendly, attentive, and genuinely great at what they do. Whether I’m dining in or picking up, they always make sure everything is perfect and go out of their way to provide excellent service. It’s rare to find people who consistently care this much, and it makes all the difference.“

“Just tried today was very good food at a decent price. Tea needs to be a little stronger and a little sweeter and fried okra needed a little more salt, but will definitely buy again.“

“Cheddars is always amazing. Their chicken pot pie reminds me of the ones I used to eat when I was a kid. The servers are always on point, friendly, and welcoming. They’re really on top of their game and I love going here every chance I get.“

“Very nice and comfortable atmosphere and the staff is great“

“Not a big menu You will will like it if you like chicken 🍗 it is in front of the movie theater so you can get a bite Before or after your movie“

“I will be eating at Hat Creek next time I come to town! Thank you for standing for what you believe! Btw, the burgers are good!“

“Drink to the max!!!!!!’nn“

“I’m genuinely surprised that this location has any reviews less than a 5. The customer service is great and it’s clean and I always feel welcomed. This is definitely one of my favorite new restaurants!

I only get the wings they are cooked them perfectly! Absolutely an amazing experience!“

“As a Veteran Hooter Girl from VA and an avid traveler, I have high expectations for the Hooter restaurants we (my husband & kids) visit across the US. Without sounding too cliche’ the Selma, TX Hooters was by far one of THE BEST experiences we have ever had. Shea, was very pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. Shea also jumped at the opportunity to sing a special “Happy Hooters Birthday” to our son, Preston, turning 9! Our pictures and videos will be treasured! The food was perfectly prepared, timely, and delivered by staff that jumped at the opportunity to help out! The restaurant was very clean and tasteful. If this was a “shoppers critique” this location would pass with very high marks! My only recommendation to management would be to stock the shopping area with some t-shirts from the “Old Guys Rule” themes, they are awesome!! We also need options to collect something small from each specific location like magnets, stickers, or poker chips. We loved you guys and hope to visit when we return to San Antonio! Thank you!“