33 Best American Restaurants near Dayton

Thomas House Restaurant American • $
222 Main St, Dayton

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork BBQ with Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Pickled Beets and Eggs
Fried Oysters with Hush Puppies and Pasta Salad
Macaroni and Cheese Fruit Salad Watergate Fluff
Turkey and Dressing with Gravy and Greenbeans
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Lima Beans
Chicken Salad Broccoli Salad Green Beans
Meatloaf Green Beans Pea Salad
Chicken Fried Steak
Biscuits and Gravy
Smoked Turkey Club

“The Thomas House is warm and friendly. The food is outstanding. The staff is outstanding. I love this nice home comfort food restaurant like my mom and grandma used to make. I recommend having anything that Thomas House has on the menu or any of the daily lunch specials it’s all fantastic food well presented. the way staff they’re all fantastic. Should try the Thomas house once you eat there one time you’ll continue to go back. I just happen to find it and I’m not a regular customer. I have my own seat at the counter. LOL“

4.1 Good52 Reviews
Rocktown Kitchen American • $$
217 S Liberty St #101, Harrisonburg - 4.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken and Risotto
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
Fresh Mozzarella Burrata
Warm Sticky Toffee Cake
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Virginia Fried Oysters
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pesto Chicken Salad
Chicken Pesto Salad
Chocolate Brownie

“Adam Caldwell was a wonderful waiter. I had my entire family with my tonight and at one point in the night my child was crying. Adam Caldwell brought out a pack and play and sang my baby to sleep with a lullaby. After this, he offered me a free oil change and tire rotation as he held my hand out to my car. I would highly recommend eating at this establishment, as long as you ask for Adam Caldwell.“

4.7 Superb185 Reviews
Joshua Wilton House American • $$$
412 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 5.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Soup of the Day
Duck Breast

“Joshua Wilton House was absolutely incredible. My husband and I went for our 5 year wedding anniversary and it was a night to remember. The staff was lovely and our waitress Electra was incredible and made us feel special. From the drinks to the food you can’t go wrong. I recommend ordering the food exactly the way it comes because there is not one bad thing on the menu the chef absolutely knows what they’re doing. If you are ever in Harrisonburg, VA this is a must destination!“

4.7 Superb168 Reviews
Capital Ale House American • $$
41-A Court Square, Harrisonburg - 4.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
The Smokehouse Burger
Black Bean Burger
Ale House Burger
Mac and Cheese
Jagerschnitzel
Fried Pickles
Wurst Platter
Chicken Wings

“Good atmosphere the bartender was super friendly!“

4.6 Superb242 Reviews
Grilled Cheese Mania American • $
1476 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 3.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Chao Grilled Cheese
GF Philipo Pepperoni Melt
Classic Johnny
Bread Pudding
Casey Snowcap
Cheese Mania
Mac N Cheese
Triple Lindy
The Larold
Mama Mania

“Great mid-trip lunch on the way to drop our son off at college! The grilled cheese and soup was fab and the lovely people were even better 😍“

4.7 Superb129 Reviews
Billy Jack's Shack American • $
92 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Psycho Girl Scout Donut
Chuck Norris Sliders
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken Sandwich
Sticky Nuggs Box
Redneck Nachos
Chicken Sammy
Chicken Wings
Fish & Chips
Onion Rings

“Did a road trip to Harrisonburg. Had lunch at Billy Jacks!! It was fantastic!!!“

4.6 Superb101 Reviews
The Galley Diner American • $
2430 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 2.4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad
Three Cheeseburger
The Galley Diner
Home Made Fries
Fresh Cut Fries
Galley Club Sub
Burger and Fries
Baked Spaghetti
Fried Oysters
Garlic Bread

“Very, very good. Food was delicious. Service excellent.“

4.5 Superb126 Reviews
Clementine Cafe American • $
153 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 4.44 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Pancakes
The Clementine Burger
Tomato Basil Soup
Crab Cake Benedict
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon Benedict
French Toast
Red Curry
Bibimbap

“I had an incredible experience at this place. The atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious. We ordered two vegan options, the Vegan Burrito and the Vegan Burger, for my husband and me, and they were both delicious. I highly recommend this place if you ever find yourself in Harrisonburg. I also want to mention that Kaylee's service was amazing. She is definitely the best server in Virginia.

Vegetarian options: Vegan burrito, Vegan burger“

4.4 Superb185 Reviews
Ott Street Eats American • $
304 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 4.41 miles

“Best hot dog I have ever had. The pumpernickel bun was an unusual surprise and the chips delightfully light and crisp. Directly across from the Virginia Quilt Museum.“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
Hungry Farmer Cafe American • $
121 Carpenter Ln, Harrisonburg - 1.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Side of French Fries Basket of Fries
Dwight's Favorite blt Sandwich
Daily Soups Onion Rings
Gourmet Jumbo Cupcakes
Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Strawberry Rhubarb
Bacon Cheeseburger

“Good food, didn’t take long at all, and the young lady working the counter was super friendly and pleasant. The baked goods are super delicious!!!“

4.5 Superb31 Reviews
O'Neill's Grill American • $
221 University Blvd, Harrisonburg - 4.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Side Mac and Cheese
Bacon Cheese Fries
Chicken Fingers
Hickory Burger
Ribs-Half Rack
Baby Back Ribs
Buffalo Wings
Smoking Wings

“This place was AWESOME! Best sweet tea I’ve ever had! Their fries are AMAZING! Our family got chicken tenders, brisket, a steak, wings and the fish and every single thing was just incredible. No complaints at ALL! Our waitress Allison was attentive and sweet and they were packed! Definitely a 10/10! Definitely recommend!“

4.2 Good132 Reviews
The Cracked Pillar Pub American • $
403 N Main St, Bridgewater - 2.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pretzel Dog with Beercheese Dipping Sauce
Bridgewater Bourbon Burger
Chicken Tenders Platter
Chicken Strips and Fries
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Fried Pickles

“Stopped in between my sons basketball tournaments games to grab lunch. Food was delicious and everyone was friendly.“

4.2 Good85 Reviews
The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.® American •
1890 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg - 5.06 miles
5 Superb1 Reviews
Montpelier Restaurant and Bar American • $$
710 S Main St Ste 149, Harrisonburg - 4.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak with Potatoes and String Beans
Montpelier Nachos

“The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails from the bar are perfection. Try the Fried Green Tomato appetizer! Compliments to the Chef!“

4 Good30 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
121 Pleasant Valley Rd, Harrisonburg - 1.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs Hashbrowns and Sausage
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Double Chocolate Fudge Coca
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Grandmas Sampler Platter
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Biscuits and Cornbread

“As always, great food and service. Definitely worth the wait time, even at lunch on a Sunday. 😀“

4.1 Good262 Reviews
The Golden Pony American • $
181 N Main St, Harrisonburg - 4.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak and Fries
The Ponyboy with Fries
The Frida Kale
Chicken Wings
Nile Nachos
Burgers
Pizza

“we here at where get that best corn dog love the atmosphere and bands that perform here“

3.8 Good60 Reviews
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Harrisonburg Hamburger • $
80 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Side Order of French Fries
Heavy T's Cheese Fries
Heavy T's Cheese Sauce
Sweet Potato Fries
Specialty Burgers
Dr Gonzo Burger
Grilled Cheese
Fried Oreo
Greg Brady
Cobra Kai

“The best burgers I've ever had! Our family loved it so much that went twice during our vacation! Thanks for not just a great atmosphere, but great service, and great food!“

4.6 Superb198 Reviews
Local Chop & Grill House Bar & Grill • $$$
56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg - 4.74 miles

Customers` Favorites

Scallop and Pork Belly with Celery Root Puree Apple Pickled Cabbage and Sorghum Vinaigrette
Herbed Duck Fries with Peach Ketchup Dine in: Yes
Grilled Ribeye with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
Salmon Fillet with Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Seared 8oz Atlantic Salmon
Asparagus with Garlic Oil
Deconstructed Cheesecake
Pimento Cheese Grits
Chop House Burger
Chop Old Fashioned

“Local Chop House: A Steakhouse Gem in Harrisonburg My recent dinner at the Local Chop House in Harrisonburg was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped inside, I was captivated by the inviting ambiance and warm hospitality. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the steak. Perfectly cooked to my liking, it was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The accompanying mashed potatoes were creamy and comforting, and the sauce was the perfect finishing touch. The service was impeccable. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, with a great selection of music playing in the background. If you're looking for a top-notch steakhouse experience in Harrisonburg, I highly recommend the Local Chop House. It's a must-visit for any food lover!“

4.4 Superb271 Reviews
Joe's Diner American • $
3355 S Main St, Harrisonburg - 1.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak
Biscuits and Gravy
Roast Beef Dinner
Chicken Sandwich
Mashed Potatoes
Trucker Skillet
Western Omelet
Chicken Alfredo
Steak and Eggs
Scrambled Eggs

“Reminds me of the home cooking I had growing up. Thanks“

3.6 Good123 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
1860 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg - 4.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rebye Steamed Broccoli Mashed Potatoes and Shrimp Stick
Soft Buttered Rolls with Cinnamon Butter
House Salad with Honey French Dressing
Grilled BBQ Chicken & Sirloin 6oz
Chicken Crispers and Steak
Lil' Dillo Steak Bites
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Critter Salad
Country Fried Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad

“So, I’m from Connecticut and lately been to a Texas Roadhouse location there I wasn’t happy with. Today, I came to your location and everything was delicious, hot and amazing! Lovely staff and excellent service!“

4.3 Superb215 Reviews
CrossKeys Vineyards Wineries • $$
6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford - 7.89 miles

“We had a great Wednesday night there. Amazing Cabernet too. Loved the atmosphere and food.“

4.3 Superb144 Reviews
The Honey Baked Ham Company Deli • $$
182 Neff Ave Ste S5, Harrisonburg - 5.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Coca-Cola 12 FL Oz Can
Turkey Bacon Ranch
The Honey Baked
Chicken Salad

“Nice lunch experience here. The food was delicious, service was good. I went there with both of my parents with walkers, they have easy accessibility. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms.

Parking: Nice parking lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Went in with two people with walkers. They had no problem in the restaurant.“

4.7 Superb21 Reviews
Ridge Room Cocktail Bar • $$
1884 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg - 5.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

1 2 Dozen BBQ Spice Dry Rubbed Wings
Glendor Farm Braised Short Rib Ragu
Braised Short Ribs and Duck Confit
Fresh Bread Appetizer with Sea Salt
Cast Iron Seared Crabcake Sliders
Fae & Fauna Mushroom Flatbread
Cured & Smoked Salmon Crostini
Salmon and Cream Cheese Toast
Pineapple Lemon Drop Mocktail
Half Dozen Korean BBQ Wings

“I absolutely LOVE this place! I will return every time I am in Harrisonburg.“

4.2 Good170 Reviews
LongHorn Steakhouse Steak House • $$
51 Burgess Rd, Harrisonburg - 5.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steakhouse Mac & Cheese with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Four Cheeses
Outlaw Ribeye with Broccoli and a Loaded Baked Potato
Mashed Potatoes Dine in: Yes Takeout: Yes
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Strawberries & Cream Shortcake
Half Pound Steakhouse Burger
The Longhorn Steak and Corn
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Maverick Ribeye Sandwich

“Unmatched service from the very beginning- warm greeting as we party of 5 entered, very clean restaurant - excellence from waitress Jess, every single food item Delicious and hot! Did I say our waitress Jess was awesome! And on our way out the door, at least 3 employees thanked us and said to please visit again. You bet we will! Now that's what you call, Unmatched service! Thank you!“

4.2 Good168 Reviews
Steak 'n Shake Hamburger •
150 Bluestone Dr, Harrisonburg - 3.97 miles

“This Steak 'n Shake is located on James Madison University Campus in the D-Hall building. The menu is limited, but it has the essential Steak 'n Shake items - burgers, chicken strips, and milkshakes! Prices are about the same as a traditional location. For non-campus members, visiting may be hard due to parking restrictions.“

4.4 Superb8 Reviews
Florblanca restaurant #2 Salvadoran •
924 W Market St, Harrisonburg - 4.02 miles
3 Average2 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
1860 E Market St, Harrisonburg - 5.4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
6 Oz Top Sirloin Steak with Fries and Mashed Potatoes
Clubhouse Grille Ham and Turkey Club
Stale Tortilla Chips and Queso
Clubhouse Grille with Fries
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
White Queso Dip & Chips
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Cheeseburger Combo

“Dec. 2023, we had our worse restaurant experience ever. My past review still shows here. After my review, we got a call from Applebee's asking us to give them another chance. I said no way because that visit had been us giving them a second chance. Eventually they offered us a large enough gift card that I took it. We just got around to using it and everything was good. Seated right away, service was excellent, low volume music was enjoyable, food came out quickly, and the food tasted good. We will be going back.“

3.2 Average85 Reviews
Gold Crown Billiards American • $
92 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Harrisonburg - 5.39 miles

“I don’t know what they do to their burgers to be so good but it was delicious and juicy. I asked for well done which sometimes can be a little dried out. Not here. I highly recommend any of their burgers and the fries are so good you will want a basket of them. Trust me on this one. The seasoning they use is incredibly tasty. Not too spicy. Not too salty. Just right.Even their pickles taste better here. Seriously.This was our first time here. Greg was so nice and patient with our reading everything on the menu. We also played pool. The tables are clean. The entire business to include bathrooms is clean. The music was classic rock. The other customers were also nice and not scary. One time we went into a pool hall/bar at a different location and we felt like all eyes were on us as the newbies. They have televisions and plenty of beverages.“

3.9 Good37 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
1752 E Market St, Harrisonburg - 5.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Old Timers Burger with Black Bean Patties
Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Original Chicken Crispers
Molten Chocolate Cake
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chocolate Lava Cake
Half Order of Ribs

“Just stopped for quick lunch. Almost left. Hostess had NO communication skills. Actually, thought she came across rude but glad we stayed. Server was great. Didn’t get his name 😃“

3.7 Good93 Reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Wings • $
291 University Blvd, Harrisonburg - 4.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Extra Crispy Traditional Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ultimate Nachos
Buffalo Wings
Pico de Gallo
French Fries
Cheese Curds
Potato Wedges
Street Tacos
Spicy Garlic

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3.5 Good109 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
2121 E Market St, Harrisonburg - 5.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Alfredo with Shrimp Scampi Butterflied Fried Shrimp and Broccoli
Shrimp Your Way – Coconut Shrimp and Shrimp Scampi
Artichoke & Seafood Dip with Chips
Signature Seafood Mushrooms
Salmon and Lobster Combo
New England Clam Chowder
Bar Harbor Lobster Bake
Ultimate Endless Shrimp
Classic Caesar Salad
Crispy Dragon Shrimp

“Very pleasant waitress, very attentive as well.“

3.3 Good85 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
1675 E Market St, Harrisonburg - 5.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Eggs and Taters
All American Breakfast
Hash Brown with Chilli
Roasted Beef Sandwich
Grits Biskits & Gravy
Hash Brown with Ham
Biscuits and Gravy
Iconic Coffee Mug
Classic Waffles
Chocolate Chips

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3.4 Good123 Reviews
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IHOP

IHOP Breakfast • $
109 University Blvd, Harrisonburg - 5.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheesecake Stuffed Pancakes w Strawberries and Cream
Ham and Cheese Omelette with Pancakes
Mexican Tres Leches Pancakes
World-Famous Pancake Combo
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Double Blueberry Pancakes
Steak Omelette with Cheese
Cinnastack Pancake Combo
Split Decision Breakfast
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

“Our waitress was super sweet. Food was delicious. There was a small incident with another customer and both the waitress and manager handled with utmost dignity and respect. So nice to see there is still human respect and diginity!! Well done ladies!“

3.2 Average132 Reviews