25 Best American Restaurants near Santa Clara

“Our last night in Santa Clara did not disappoint! We called 30 minutes ahead to see if we could make a reservation and Brian happily accommodated us. The food was amazing! My boyfriend said it was one of the top three steaks he’s ever had… and he doesn’t say that lightly. The Black Forest cake was a must. Brian was super friendly and we will definitely be back again on our next desert trip!“

“Hey, check this place out. We hadn't been there in a while for some reason, but thought about it a couple of days ago. They make excellent dinner crepes and dessert crepes. The owner is very friendly. If you happen to speak German to him, he'd be ecstatic! Good food, low calorie. Yummy!“

“Neither my husband or I have had a salad more delicious than the Cesar salad we opened up our delicious meal with. The service was excellent, I'm convinced we wouldn't have eaten so deliciously without our lovely server's recommendations. The ambiance was amazing, the pianist played "first kiss" for us. We will be returning soon!“

“I like the atmosphere of that restaurant, lost among that cluster of disparate food establishments. We were promptly seated, chose a well aged Spanish Rioja 2012 and placed our order. The diligent waitress delivered some nice “no knead bread”probably a mix of corn and wheat flour with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The carrot/Jalapeño pepper soup with crispy toast was excellent. My curried mussels, reminiscent of the French Charente mouclade, was enjoyable, although the mussels sea flavour had to fight the over powering coconut milk and its sweetness. The boeuf short ribs, just meat, no bone, was well braised, delicious! The grilled brine pork chop (requested rosé) was well done, a bit too dry, bland despite the brining. The tomato relish smoked flavour had vanished by the time it reached our table, the stuffed bleu cheese, of unknown pedigree, and the pear flavour had to fight for existence with the cinnamon spice. The cornbread pudding was pleasant. It puzzled me that a so well aged bottle of wine was not delivered and opened with a bit more careful etiquette, luckily there was no deposit and may be smelling the cork would ensure the wine is not corked. We love the Frette napkins we had noticed during our pre-covid dinner, a sign of class but the food and service was down graded a couple of notches compared to the experience with the last owners. Maybe youth has to mature a bit, still a nice experience….“

“If you want a memorable dining experience with great food and a spectacular view, this place is for you. As its name implies, Cliffside sits atop a cliff, with beautiful views of St. George, its bluffs, and the mesas and mountains beyond. The food and staff were as great as the view.“

“I'd give it 10 stars if I could! Amazing food, fast service and the best attitudes ever. Josh B. was awesome as our server and host. We sat outside on the patio and it was perfect. It's a hidden gem in St George, UT!Also, didn't realize the varieties of food (breakfasts, appetizers, burgers, salads and so much more beyond pork items). Highly suggest!Trying the cobbler next time!“

“Our waiter Benny was awesome. Very efficient and personable. We were there Wednesday.The food was great. My husband had a farmhouse skillet while i had million dollar bacon and little donuts. The skillet was fabulous. The bacon..there are no words..so flavorful and crispy. Will order every time. The donuts were ok., will not order again.We are looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.“

“Had a decent dinner at George's the other night. The vibes were lively, and it was pretty bustling, which probably explains why the service was on the slower side—but nothing too frustrating. Our server was super pleasant though, which made the wait more bearable. The food was mostly hits with a couple of misses. The fries were standout good—I could've eaten a whole bucket! The drinks were solid too, definitely kept us happy while we waited for our mains.The lamb burger was a bit of a letdown, though; it was kind of plain and could have used a bit more flavor or toppings. The sandwiches were alright but could've done with a bit more meat packed in them. On the upside, the prices didn’t make my wallet cry, which is always a plus. Would go back to give it another try, maybe on a less busy night to see if the service speeds up!“

“Solid choice of restaurant. The food was delivered fresh and tasty. The highlight of our meal was the DIRTY GIRL, it's made of the perfect blend of coffee and peanut butter flavors. I would describe it as a milkshake version of a latte. The place was clean and it had a fun ambiance. However, my visit left me with mixed feelings, primarily due to the rather odd interaction we had with the hostess regarding our service dog. While I understand that some establishments have protocols in place regarding service animals, the barrage of questions we faced felt unnecessary and almost accusatory. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, only to be immediately bombarded with inquiries about our service dog. While I appreciate diligence in ensuring compliance with regulations, the sheer number of questions made us feel uncomfortable, as if we were being interrogated or doubted. It's important to note that our service dog is legitimate, and we have never encountered such thorough questioning before. Although I didn't take issue with providing necessary information about our service dog, the manner in which it was done left much to be desired. It felt as though there was a strange agenda behind the interrogation, rather than a genuine concern for compliance. Despite this initial discomfort, I must commend the restaurant on other aspects of our experience. S/o to our Neil-Patrick-Harris-look-a-like service, he was phenomenal! He was extremely welcoming and helpful! Along with other of the servers, they provided us with valuable insights and tips for hiking in the area!“

“We were visiting my Father at the Ivins Veteran’s Home and wanted a nice meal without driving back to St. George. My entire family was blown away by the food and the care with which it was made. My adult children have eaten all over the world and are “foodies”. We all agreed that this was the best restaurant we had ever eaten at. Don’t come in if you are looking for inexpensive but it was worth every penny.“

“My vehicle was being repaired close by and they recommended American Grinders for lunch. Great food. The grinder was fresh and flavorful. The staff was wonderful and friendly. They knew we were getting our vehicle repaired and were very accommodating. If we were local we would return.“

“Okay first of all, the food is FABULOUS!!! The burgers are A.M.A.Z.I.N.GThe fries, eh not so much.The milkshakes are DELICIOUS THOSo for the food, a 9/10 fsThe service INSIDE the building is great!! Everytime i go there they always welcome me and are super friendly!!But the service at the drive thru thingy where they take your orders before you get to the window is less friendly... The workers can't really hear you and are confused most of the time...When we went on a rainy day to get some free hot chocolate, the hot chocolate was LITERALLY CHOCOLATE SYRUP. LITERALLY. IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING.it was still good tho ngl ?And finally,There is like always a HUGE line when we come here..kinda ruins the moodBut overall, a 8/10Its really good good, a little pricey but fun for a little treat, the line is ginormous, and the workers are okay.“

“Food is amazing! The Sticky Finger Mac and Cheese is actually from heaven. It’s the perfect blend of cheesy, creamy, sweet, and salty. We also got the Rosemary Garlic Fries and those blew me out of the water! Definitely a go-to appetizer for us from now on! The portions are also huge and worth the price as I get 2 or 3 meals out of the one bowl.Atmosphere is awesome! I love the vibe of this place and it’s usually not too busy which we like. The food came out within 10 minutes and was nice and hot.We also had the most amazing waiter! Sam was awesome and attentive but not too hover-y. He kept an eye on us and kept us supplied with beer, which was an A plus.Would recommend anyone to come to this restaurant for their good food and wonderful waitstaff!“

“Typical chain restaurant. Food was good but nothing special. We had gone for the all you can eat ribs advertised on TV but the promotion had ended. Our server Kaylie was very friendly, and took good care of us. Our table was directly behind the check in podium, it was kind of like eating in a fish bowl. Otherwise it was great.“

“Been here twice now and both times have been fantastic. Let me start with the service. The friendliest Food Service employees you will ever encounter. They are always eager to help, have a smile on their face and are so pleasant to speak with. The food is fantastic. I have had the A1 steak burger and the Cajun burger; both were exceptional, although I prefer the cajun. We had a chocolate brownie shake after our meal, which was out of this world good.The only reason I didn't give the atmosphere five stars is because there is so little seating and the restaurant is very busy at lunch and dinner time. It would be nice to see them expand and increase their seating capacity. We will definitely be back, regardless.“

“Dubs pulled pork sandwiches are the yummiest. The young man who took my order was nice and very quick and by the time I arrived at the restaurant my food was ready to go. I have never had anything but great service and great food from this restaurant.“

“The absolute go to for a home town diner feel and taste. The cinnamon rolls are out of this world (a lot of their food is). My ONLY complaint is their generic Folgers coffee is terrible! They need to drop Folgers' and find a local brewer.“

“First time being here and will definitely come back. The burgers have a great consistency, service was delightful and customer service was great. Very affordableKid-friendliness: If you have littles this is a perfect place to come get some quality food in a family friendly restaurant“

“We stopped here on our way to Disneyland. This Monday morning (10AM), this place was packed but we were seated Immediately. Staff was very attentive. Pancakes can feed two people. I had over-easy eggs and they came out perfect. Hash browns were a hit with the family. Gravy and biscuits were pretty bland and the strawberry ice tea was a bit too sweet. Will eat here again on our return home.“

“Mother of all pie places. Look no further! Delicious to the taste, sight & smell this place is. Flaky, perfect tasting/looking crusts are the norm and pie selection impressive. The people who work there love their jobs too! Long live the perfect pie!“

“They have a gluten-free menu that is excellent. My wife has celiac and any restraunt that has a good menu for her always gets a good review from me. Plus for what you pay, it's excellent.Dietary restrictions: They have a menu specific for dietary restrictions.“

“Little disappointed that not everything on the menu was gluten-free. However, the food was tasty, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Felt it was a little pricey, considering the food offerings available, but overall I would recommend giving it a try.Vegetarian options: Not everything on the menu is vegetarian, but they will prepare any dish to be.“

“We don't get to Anasazi often, maybe because when we do go we can't stop eating. The cheese fondue, the chocolate for dessert -- for us the entree is often an afterthought. On this trip we started with the gruyere and onion fondue. We love the variety of vegetables and fruit for dipping. We forced ourselves to hold back, retaining an appetite for the salmon, which was prepared beautifully. No dessert this time, though from past experience we know you can't go wrong with chocolate fondue. Oversll, an enjoyable meal.“

“The only negative I can say is that the service is so good that all of our food came out so quickly we finished dinner in 30 minutes. We were hoping for an experience that lasted a little longer so we would have liked our food to come out more staggered. But it was all delicious.“

“All the employees are so sweet. I go to the one by Costco and if they accidentally mess up, they'll fix it right then and there.Parking: There's plenty of parking here.Kid-friendliness: Your welcome to go inside out of the weather and sit down with your kids and enjoy your drink and or snack. They have a kids menu for your little ones.Wheelchair accessibility: There's handicap parking right by the doors and plenty of space inside if you or a loved one is in a wheelchair.“