29 Best American Restaurants near Hanover

“Best food and people ever!!“

“semi regular.. love the 2 eggs and scrapple.. staff are always friendly...“

“We traveled from Midlothian to get breakfast, after seeing a post about this food truck. can I say so worth the trip.“

“We come here every Saturday. Court is a waiter and bartender there that always hooks us up with the latest and greatest whiskey and bourbons. He texts us when new stuff comes in! We love this restaurant. Great food and excellent service!“

“Great food, drinks and service. A huge shout out to Ann S., one of the most personable and efficient servers you could ask for. And Joshua is such a great manager who interacts with his patrons and keeps everyone smiling. If you don't check this place out you're missing a gem.“

“I was very disappointed with the French toast. It was rubbery and couldn't even absorb any syrup. I have had many meals at Cracker Barrel in various cities and always had a good experience and meal. This time meal was very less than desirable.“

“This was my first time at Keggers. It won't be my last. The staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is up beat and casual. They have a nice selection of beers, but could use a dark option. The food was outstanding. Every thing I tried was delicious. So much so that I ate every single bit. Even the seasoning on the side of fries was just right. I would happily order everything I had again. Unfortunately one of the appetizers, the Ahi Tuna Bits, was a seasonal choice, and as it turned yesterday was the last day it was available for the season. I guess it is a great reason to go back next summer. I was told that the fall options are equally delicious, so I will probably be back sooner than next summer. I was told they have love music at times, but not last night.“

“Great Brunch and Dinner menus. Unable to highlight specific dishes, they're all delicious. Service is friendly, courteous and efficient. Reasonably priced for an upscale menu and setting. You must indulge and experience dessert! The pastry chef is World Class! Shout out to Andy and Richard.“

“Bell Greek in Mechanicsville is one of our family's favorites! Love the food, the atmosphere, and the service. We order extra when we visit so we'll have leftovers.“

“Great breakfasts, large portions, reasonable prices , service was great considering how full they were .You might have a bit of a wait because everyone else wants to eat there too but seating was only a 15 to 20 minute wait but well worth it in my opinion. Update 9/4. Had lunch & ordered the fish & chips . I had to send my fish back because it was cooked so much I couldn't cut it with my fork , second one came out ok ,frys ok , service great . Honestly kick back Jack's has way better fish & chips and for less money too.“

“Went for the 1st time tonight with a group of friends and I had a great time ! The Karaoke was very entertaining ! The owner has done a great job ! I will definitely be back and I will let other friends know as well !!!“

“I first found Iron Horse while looking for a good steak and burger spot near Kings Dominion. The reasonable prices and strong ratings convinced us to give it a try, and we enjoyed the experience enough to come back for a second visit—this time with my husband and kids during another trip to King’s Dominion.

On our first visit, the weather was perfect, so we sat outside. I ordered a grilled ribeye to share with my little son and a cheeseburger for my daughter, along with a market salad with goat cheese. Everything was delicious, and my kids kept asking for more of my steak and mashed potatoes! We also got to see the trains passing by, which added a fun and unexpected element to the dining experience.

Our second visit gave us another chance to try more of the menu. We ordered the beet salad, ribeye, scallops, and a beer. The beet salad was excellent—beets and arugula with goat cheese and candied walnuts made such a great combination that even my kids kept asking for bites.

We shared the ribeye again, and I really appreciated that it was served on two plates so the kids could easily share the steak, beans, and mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked beautifully. Honestly, I was tempted to steal some of their food!

The scallop dish was rich and buttery, with a wonderfully ocean-like flavor, but a bit salty. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower risotto underneath the cooked spinach. The scallops and spinach alone might have felt a little too rich, but the cauliflower risotto added a lighter element that balanced the dish really well.

For dessert, we had the raspberry cheesecake, which had a comforting, homemade feel to it. We also ordered the Banana Foster, thinking it would be another sweet dessert, only to discover that it was actually a drink—and a very strong one! Definitely worth knowing before ordering.

One thing that stood out across in the first visit was the service. Our server was warm, thoughtful, and attentive. On our first visit, she even whispered when asking whether we wanted drinks or dessert for the kids, joking that as a parent herself, she knew those questions could sometimes create unnecessary drama. It was such a small but thoughtful gesture that I still remember it.

And there was another memorable moment from our first visit: I accidentally left my purse at the restaurant while heading to Target, after leaving my luggage at home. The staff quickly returned it to me, which was incredibly kind and reassuring. It became one of those funny little travel mishaps that we now get to share as a story.

On our second visit, the restaurant was quite busy for a Tuesday night, with many tables filled. To me, that was a great sign of a restaurant that is genuinely loved by the locals, even on a weekday. Despite being busy, our server did her best to take care of everyone. Our son vomited and we were provided with a lot of napkins to clean up on our own. We understand that the restaurant was too busy to help out.

After two visits, Iron Horse has definitely earned a spot on our list of places to return to when we’re in the Kings Dominion area. Great food, reasonable prices, attentive service, and—most importantly—a genuinely kind team.“

“Marcus and his sports bar are awesome! The atmosphere is fun, the staff is friendly, and Marcus really goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome. The drinks were great, the food was tasty, and it’s a perfect spot to watch games with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great food, great service. Staff well trained.“

“We absolutely love this place! I always order the Chicken Bowl — it’s insanely delicious every single time. The portions are super generous, so you really get your money’s worth. My fiancée and I come here often, and it never disappoints. Great flavor, great value, and a go-to spot for us. Highly recommend!“

“My son and I love it here. The food is great! Our burgers are always delicious, unlimited fries is awesome, añd the shakes are yum! service can be a bit slow bringing refills but overall, I highly recommend it.“

“Great food and very nice staff! we tried the hotdogs and the barbecue - you can't go wrong with either. really enjoyed the atmosphere (think 79s diner style. We will definitely be back!“

“Lunch at Suzanne’s is always a must when visiting Ashland. Wonderful food, great desserts.“

“I attend school at R-MC and usually people don't like the food, but I enjoy it a lot. Maybe it's because I'm easy to please but I love their pasta dishes and their quesadilla nights. Highly recommend it if you're on campus as a visitor; they do take card and cash! :)“

“I've been there twice recently (November 2022)since they changed owners. Unfortunately , I will not be back. The first time...I ordered a cheese steak sub. It was awful, it taste like salt. It was also missing all the toppings I had ordered. The sub roll they now use is so thick it's way too much bread. They use to have a thinner roll and made the bread toasty. Its nothing like before. I thought I would give them one more try since they are close to me. I ordered fried oysters. They were well... just ok, I wouldn't want them again.“

“Fast friendly service! Accommodating by meeting pizza request…I wanted half and half with 2 different specialty toppings. Drinks were good and loved the spiced honey dip for the cheese curds!“

“If you have a few extra minutes, skip the fast food corporate places and enjoy the quality food and service of Andy's. It's nice to find a place like this and return to a time when people cared genuinely about the customer and not receive a corporate slogan approved by a focus group.“

“My friend and I dined here tonight. We had a great experience. Cohen, our server, was outstanding! He made sure we had drinks, checked on us multiple times, seeing as how busy it was there. He had a smile on his face every time he came to the table. Our food was delivered to our table in a reasonable time no long wait at all.“

“Nice place met the GM… nice guy“

“This Mom & Pop spot opened recently in Prince George, VA. Close to Ft. Lee, it's a great option to all of the fast food places. Meaty ribs, great pulled pork and they don't hold back putting the meat on the sandwiches! I have not had anything that I wouldn't order again. You DEFINITELY need to check them out!“

“I have eaten here multiple times over the years. It is a good casual spot if you want to eat at the Hotel and not drive. On this occasion, I had a terrific BLT, steak fries, and a Stone IPA (I actually had three, but I walked back to my room). My waitress was really nice. I enjoyed my meal.“

“hashbrowns bacon and employees“

“Their food is delicious and their stromboli portions are generous. I will definitely be eating there again!“

“Mama Marlboro made her special menthol fries and I haven't stopped coughing since. I think I got some of that menthol sauce in my lung or something, right where it belongs. The bathroom mirrors are huge, you can step right through without a problem- most of the bathroom mirrors here are so small you can't hardly even bring a friend through. The cabaret theme is sort of puzzling. I'm not really sure what to do with that. Will be returning for the fries and handy escape from the police!!“