50 Best American Restaurants near Big Bend

“Love their breakfast and lunch. They always have great service as well.“

“We had reservations at 6:30 a party of 14 of us dined last night for New Year’s eve. The service was amazing (wish I caught her name) The food was great! From the unexpected cheese and whitefish starter to the bread bowl soup and the the Filet and scallops which I had was tender and full of flavor! Thanks for the memorable experience!!“

“The banter with Tim and the best frish fry anywhere to be found.“

“Angela and Ashley are always on point! Taco Tuesday, had the Street Corn added Beef!! Mmmmmm“

“Fabulous dynamic experience. Every single person working there was upbeat, pleasant, truly a joy to work with. We were greeted enthusiastically, and I felt like we were the only customers in their full diner. I enjoyed the food-tried the Elvis burger—I’ll get it again. It was a wonderful experience.“

“The food is amazing! Incredible flavors. Excellent service l. Tasty cocktails. Casual yet elegant atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Love this place! The turtle sundae is a favorite and waffle cones are made fresh. Go for the full experience and have a burger,homemade fries, and the best grape soda at their stand next door. Yum!“

“This place never disappoints ! Usually we get their fish fry, but last night had their broiled shrimp special with an unbelievably delicious sauce ! Their potato pancakes are excellent also .“

“amazing service and amazing food“

“I only order the "Jalapeno Popper" from Mac's in Brookfield. Over half the time I order it they don't put in any jalapenos or they put in next to none. How hard is it to properly make this dish? It is super hard to add jalapenos to the JALAPENO popper? After the 3rd order it happened I brought it back. The manager stated, I quote, "There are jalapenos all up in there" while pointing to two small pieces in the ENTIRE DISH. Done wasting my time and money with this location that can't make a simple Mac and Cheese. Pathetic.“

“Great place Friendly service, wonderful owners.“

“Wonderful brunch experience with friends-food was delicious“

“Excellent food. Great service. Friendly Clean. We eat there several times a month. Maybe breakfast or early dinner. Prices are great for family, and large choice in home cooked food. Enjoy. Pleasant...“

“Love the Mushroom . Swiss burger n wedges. Very good. Pancakes are delish. Light n fluffy, BLTWrap, so good.“

“The best fish fry I have ever had! The walleye was delicious. It’s our new favorite Friday destination. Excellent service“

“Here for my daughters birthday! Fabulous service, awesome food, and overall enjoyable experience!“

“We used The Suburban Bourbon / Three Legged Pig for our Wedding on 9/3 at the South Shore Pavilion in MKE and I cannot recommend this place more, 10 out of 10! We ran into a catering glitch 2 months before the big day and found this business- the owner Pete swooped in to save the day! He was extremely responsive, helpful, friendly and FUNNY and helped make it one of the best days ever! Everyone LOVED the BBQ, mac and cheese, CHIPS and late night paninis. The food and service was SPOT ON! They also accommodated our vegetarian and GF friends :-) I will always call this a serendipitous encounter and I am so happy to have found The Suburban Bourban/ Three Legged Pig/ Pete and the whole crew, thank you all!“

“Went for the Friday fish fry with the family. As most places it was busy around dinner time on a Friday (30 minute wait). A young lady pointed us over to the hostess table which is on the opposite wall of the entrance. Once seated server was there almost instantly. Drink and appetizer order was taken immediately. Wisconsin cheese curds were light and stringy, our boys loved them. Chicken wings were good, crispy where sauce wasn’t applied, think I might actually like them better this way. Grilled shrimp was ordered by a few of the family and they were large compared to most other places. Red potatoes were soft and well seasoned. Baked Cod fish fry was great, potato pancakes were also softer and not greasy. Will be returning again.“

“First time here and we will be back. Great food with great flavors.“

“great food ..service and fun environment!!!“

“Food was incredible! Our server Claire was FANTASTIC! 10/10 recommend for a top tier dinner experience!“

“We had a great breakfast! The breakfast sandwich was great and had a perfect mixture, I’m still thinking about it! It is a classic diner, not the biggest seating area and the tables definitely are showing some wear and tear, but the food is good.“

“Ww absolutely love the fish fry at Hickory Sticks! They have a family deal that works out perfect for two couples.....Their deck overlooking the golf course is so relaxing, and great to use when the weather is nice....The beer batter fish are nice sized pieces, and is plenty for the average person....Great choices for sides, including some amazing mashed potatoes, glazed carrots(My Favorite), and potato pancakes in addition to fries......Give it a try! One of my favorites in the area ..“

“was struggling to place an order online, gave them a call to see if ordering over the phone works, worker took my order!:) got to restaurant, the sweetest lady ever, food was super hot even when i got home! tasted delicious, didn’t catch her name,, wished that i did because she was so so sweet!!“

“Great food and great service. Mary Margaret was our waitress and she was SUPER“

“There's not many places I say this about but don't leave all bad reviews. This Culvers and everyone Ive been to is always the friendliest people and great food. I travel for work and have been to a lot of locations and my main go to for something quick!“

“Went to Cotton Exchange for their Bunch on Sunday. It was great. They even had prime rib sliced along with the regular breakfast sides. The eggs are made individually for you how you want them done. They had salad, desserts, spaghetti, beef and noodles, chicken and many other dishes. It was very reasonable priced. Party of 6 with 2 children and bill was only $107.
It was so good my husband and I went there to celebrate our anniversary 2 weeks later after looking at pricing for steaks at closer establishments. We made the right decision. I had Steak Oscar and my husband had a 10 oz Filet. It came with salad or soup, vegetables, rolls and baked potatoes. It was awesome. They only purchase the top beef from approved sources. Steaks were under $40. It my favorite restaurant and atmosphere is country with great wood design for warm and cozy feelings.“

“Great Food. I’ve been there 10 times. The pizza is homemade and top 10. The fish fry was excellent. Cod -perch-walleye. Greatness“

“I got a chance to try Coach’s Reuben sandwich and the quesadilla with chicken. Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches to order, so I can be a little picky about them. This one did not disappoint! The corned beef was the good stuff, shredded, no fatty bits mixed in, and it was really tender. The quesadilla surpassed my expectations for an appetizer. It was a really hearty quesadilla with a tasty mix of fillings and toppings, and I would definitely order it again!“

“Just a PSA - I am normally a vanilla based ice cream flavor type of gal. Tonight my husband got the Flavor of the Day - Dark Chocolate PB Crunch. It was the most delicious custard I have ever had. I will go there every single time I see that flavor.“

“Juan was the best bartender ever!! Tatum was our server and she was also amazing. They not only provide excellent service but are so engaging and friendly, and went above and beyond to make my friends 25th the best day!“

“Love coming in. Had a grilled cheese with pickles. I added bacon, excellent sandwich.. Everyone very friendly. Had a salty nut roll martini. Everyone should have at least 1.“

“I was charged for the wrong order and waited 15 minutes for my order“

“friendly staff, delicious, ambiance“

“Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. Got a table right away even though they were pretty busy. However, we were told due to the many in person and online orders, any food orders would take 45 minutes. And it did, we got drinks and just waited. Would have been nice for a basket of chips or something but it's fine.

The food was pretty good, ordered burgers and wings. Burgers were cooked perfectly. Wings were really good too. Service was great, very friendly and checked on us often. Would definitely go back, just be prepared there might be a wait.“

“Shanahan’s has great drinks, tasty sandwiches, salads & breakfast options, along with amazing baked goods and the best homemade soups!!! I highly recommend their cinnamon rolls & today’s SW Chicken soup was sooo delicious.“

“Went through the drive thru at 2 this sunday. The food here never disappoints. The burgers were seared to perfection and the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service is excellent and hats off to the kitchen staff today!“

“If you're not there on Tuesday for wings, then what are you doing with your life?? always amazing“

“We picked up the hand breaded fried cod with fries and potato pancakes. I have never had a take out fish fry that I’ve loved after getting it home, until now. WOW. The breading was crunchy, cod was cooked perfectly, it came with a delicious coleslaw, rye bread, tarter sauce (yum!), applesauce and lemon. This is absolutely a top 3 fish fry for me. We can wait to go back!!!“

“I had the macaroni and cheese. There was a lot of sauce, but very bland. I took mine home and added more cheese. Service was great and the prices reasonable.“

“First time here heard about it through friends. It didn’t disappoint us and the server was very friendly.“

“Great food! And great service“

“Let’s start with 5 stars***** We visited Tally’s Tap on Wednesday October 8, 2025. This was our first visit. We spoke to a man on the way in, and he recommended the BBQ Ribs which was the ‘Homemade Dinner’ special - his name was Stan (a once a week regular). Inside we were promptly seated, and it was busy, with a full parking lot. Mike was our great waiter, and we also met Chad (another super friendly and knowledgeable waiter). I ordered a full rack of ribs, with Mac and cheese, fresh green beans, and corn bread for $24 (I think). Stan and Chad were right - the ribs were super tender, great BBQ sauce. I shared them with my husband and daughter and we all felt they were absolutely outstanding. Corn bread was very tasty as was the Mac and cheese. My husband ordered a wrap with grilled portobello, and a cilantro sauce - he said it was good. My daughter ordered a salad, with fried chicken sliced on top, and substituted the menu dressing for the green goddess. Everyone enjoyed their food. It was a lovely first visit, and we will be back! Thanks to the employees, and owners for making this such a great experience. By the way - I am very picky. I know good food because I worked in some great restaurants on the East Coast. It is tough to have me really love a meal - but you guys made that happen!“

“great pizza, friendly staff“

“I’ve had a few little glitches with my orders, but this place is super busy and run by lots of young kids. The general manager, Nate, is awesome. He displays professionalism and great customer service always with a smile.“

“Bartender service was amazing Cute too! Friendly and good food“

“I met my current girlfriend at this location 18 years ago, and used to frequent here a lot before moving out of town. We stopped in after a concert in Milwaukee on Saturday and the food was honestly better than I remembered and we had a good conversation with the young man serving. If only Webbs could take root in Madison!“

“great food and friendly staff“

“Great BBQ restaurant in Waterford. Otis and staff were extremely friendly. Brisket was outstanding as well as the smoked sausage and beans. Definitely will be coming back.“