50 Best American Restaurants near Colgate

“decent food. Friendly wait staff. Maybe 3.5 out of 5 stars for me. Only thing that I thought was odd is that you have to wait until your whole party has arrived before they will seat you. It's not a Bartolotta's restaurant, it's a bar. Only 4 of us looking for a regular 4 top table. They wouldn't seat us until the remaining 2 showed up. There were 11 open tables. The place was not packed. I thought that was strange.“

“great place staff is very nice and place is very clean, i so come back again for sure.“

“Ambiance, service, and food.. all amazing! Some of the best food I have ever had. The white truffle mushroom risotto was hands down the best risotto I have ever had! The carrot cake was something out of heaven! Parkside 23, you didn’t disappoint. It’s so nice to go out and actually have a good meal and good service. Rare find! Will be back for more“

“My first experience here was great, the bartenders were friendly and fun, the food was cooked perfect and tasted just as good as it looked (I forgot to take pics and just dug right in) will definitely be back!!“

“Word can’t describe what amazing place this is, from menu, to food, to employment, to ownership to all should get a 5 star plus. The minute you walk through to door you feel so welcome. I was there with a group of 8 and everyone had nothing but amazing things to say. Keep being amazing!“

“Sarah N. was a wonderful server! She was friendly, smiling and accommodating even though the restaurant was super busy. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!“

“Awsume smoked BBQ on menu !! Huge beer selection plenty of parking room Great music and entertainment outside“

“Food was great. Server was really great (Amber). Best thing about this place is the daily $9.99 specials. As we all know, going out to eat is getting pretty pricey these days. It's nice to see a place keeping it affordable. We had the Monday night All-You-Can-Eat broasted chicken. It was perfectly cooked, moist and delicious. The waitress made me a fun non-alcoholic drink, with tea and huckleberry.
They have a Christmas promotion, where you receive an envelope, and bring it in later, unopened, for a surprise gift (like dollars-off or free drink) on a future visit.
Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. You can also join the club to receive text messages of additional specials. I joined it.“

“Great food, wonderful service and very clean place. Highly recommend!!“

“12/18/25 First time back since new owners and it was fantastic! Our waitress Eva told us it was a brand new chef that cooked our steaks and they were excellent! Cooked to perfection and the tastiest filet and NY pepper/garlic strip ever! Superb 5 star service (ask for EVA!) Wonderful cozy atmosphere, and watching the turkey and deer right outside the window was amazing! Going back to try the fishfry!“

“I live on the far south east corner of Milwaukee County, and I am always on the lookout for a great burger. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Sweet Dreams in Hartford, I have made the drive five times since finding this hamburger stand earlier in the summer, the burgers are that good. And the best news, last time we were there we were told they are planing on being open this winter. If you’re looking for a great burger, amazing fall colors a great staff to take your order. I can’t recommend Sweet Dreams enough.“

“Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be coming back and it was great place to take our grown daughter for her birthday.“

“Hot House is truly in a league of its own. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that this place isn’t just about the food or the ambiance—it’s about an experience that’s truly elevated by their exceptional hospitality. The staff goes above and beyond in every possible way. I was blown away by how accommodating they were, anticipating my needs before I even had to ask. It’s rare to find a team so in sync, and it speaks volumes about the strong culture they’ve cultivated here. Every interaction, no matter how small, was met with genuine warmth and attentiveness. They’re not just serving customers; they’re creating lasting, meaningful connections. It’s refreshing to see a business so tuned in to the needs of its guests. Clearly, Hot House knows the importance of putting people first, and it shows in every detail. The standard they set for hospitality should be the benchmark for the industry. An absolute must-visit!“

“I had ate here tonight for the first time as we are from out of town. I am SO glad we found the 5 O’clock club. First, our server Melissa was amazing. Even though she was busy, she gave us the back story on the restaurant which made the experience that much better! How the OG Grandma Mary’s great grandson is now the chef, HOW COOL!! now for the food, I saw duck wings with a cherry sauce for an appetizer and immediately new I wanted to try them and I’m so glad I did. Probably a new favorite! Then I ordered salmon for dinner which was cooked perfectly and not to mention the French onion soup was to die for! We had 3 people at our table, everyone loved their food. Thank you all for a wonderful experience!! If I’m ever in the area, I will be back!!“

“The crispiest golden brown hashbrowns and perfectly browned corned beef hash! Giant servings! Great value for the corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, and hashbrowns-my all time fav!!!:)“

“We had a great time tonight. The food was excellent and the service was awesome. Ladies night was a huge success.“

“Family friendly. Good food great service.“

“Wonderful gem in Brookfield, off the beaten path. Perfect location, close enough to metro area,but far enough away to give it a friendly neighborhood bar feel. Staff are friendly, efficient and professional. Had a small get together there and it turned into a bigger party than expected. I was impressed by how the waiting staff were able to accommodate us and make everything work out, very impromptu ! The food is exceptional and priced reasonably. NOT UNDERSTAFFED, so the service is very prompt and effective. Friendly atmosphere 🤗“

“I ordered rigatoni pasta with a grilled pork ribeye steak. I say the pasta noodles could have been cooked a little longer. Other than that, it was good. But that pork ribeye steak was amazing. I don't know if it was the little cup of butter, the pork steak itself, or the combo of both. I would recommend that grilled pork ribeye steak.“

“The minute we walked in the door, Christie handled everything with such grace. She was especially considerate in helping my 90 year old father get settled comfortably. It was a busy Sunday, and our waitress was helping a larger group, she stepped in and delivered our drinks promptly and even grabbed dirty plates from another table on her way out of the room. It was clear she genuinely cares about guests and works hard to support her team. That on top of the amazing food, we will be back for sure!“

“A warm ,relaxing atmosphere with outstanding service! I had the prime rib and my wife had the chicken Madeira, both excellent 5 stars !“

“Jackson Culver’s is simply the best! ❤️ Even though we no longer live in Jackson, we still go to this location whenever we have a Culver’s craving! It’s the cleanest + most friendly location we’ve been to. We are regulars at this location and have gotten to know everyone there over the years and just simply love it!😍“

“Everything was fantastic! The food was excellent, and the service was fast and very friendly. We got our meal remarkably fast considering how busy the restaurant was. The view of the lake made our meal even more enjoyable. I would recommend the Copper Dock to anyone looking for a nice dining experience.“

“Had a great visit with fiancé, we were shopping and the menu and reviews looked great. Will definitely return!“

“I bought a gift card and didn't get the value basket coupon. I reached out to Culver's and received a phone call from the manager. I went to Culver's and Jakob, at the register was very nice and helpful. The customer service was awesome!!!“

“This is a must-do. You guys, I'm so picky and this is the best spinach pie in Milwaukee. I challenge you to beat It. You won't. It's homemade by somebody who knows what they're doing. The gyros were also excellent. Good salad, good dressing and sauce, onion rings were outta this world. Homemade baklava... 100%. And it's affordable. I met Mo, whose family owns this place, and all I can say is wow. What a warm and loving individual. You're messing out if you don't come.

I have a few more things to add. The olives are really good and have pits in, which Ina Garten says is the real deal. The pita is actual Middle Eastern pita. The feta is really creamy. The hot cocoa was good. They really pick quality ingredients and pay attention to detail.“

“The best service you could ask for., delicious food and great drinks.“

“I would like to give appreciation to the staff working at the Sussex location at 1pm today. I come to this location pretty often, maybe a bit too much lol and they always get everything 100% correct and have fantastic service. Today they went above and beyond. I usually order my drink with no ice and today I forgot to ask and they did it. I’m not sure if this was even intentional or not, but love them for that. If there’s any type of reward or something that even I can do to show my appreciation I would love to know! Thanks so much as always!!!!!“

“Katie was our server and she was attentive and friendly. Great smile too. The water is soooo refreshing. My husband had breakfast and enjoyed it. I had the Cajun Chicken Sandwich. It was a big sandwich so took me some time to eat it all. Haha But it was good. You get your moneys worth. Ill be back again.“

“Food and custard are ALWAYS ALWAYS GREAT! And they employ my favorite guy! 😃“

“Our very favorite place for breakfast. Food is always fast, good, hot, a quantity that’s filling, and at a more than fair price. The owner is the cook, the help he hires is attentive & friendly. The place holds 40 people max and still (as a rule) provides the same excellence. You won’t be disappointed.“

“This is the perfect example of “small family business” in the chain food places world.
Great service, delicious food, unexpectedly affordable prices, and 24/7 hours. Like in good old days!
Long story short : enjoy your food paying the McDonald’s meal price for it!“

“Amazing food, amazing staff! Love Lauren!!“

“Broasted Chicken is 11/10. Fish fry is 10/10. Atmosphere is a throwback. Remember to bring cash, and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Unexpectedly great.
Picked the plane randomly when deciding where we wanted to go for a Friday fish fry that we hadn't tried before and ended up here in the basement of an American legion.
The drinks were strong, the food was ready very fast and very good, like surprisingly good! The server was on point. It is in a bar so keep that in mind.“

“A bowling alley with a sizable bar area and decent bar food. Service can be slow at times however the bar tenders are friendly. Karaoke on Friday nights pulls in a crowd, and is entertaining most times. There is a enclosed outdoor smoking lounge area that has heat and seating which is a nice feature if you are a smoker. Overall a comfortable place to relax and have a few drinks.“

“The food was awesome great atmosphere!! Was happy we found it after turning down 3 others places to eat!! Would visit again if we come threw that town again!!“

“Had a delicious breakfast at this place. Food quality is excellent. Fresh coffee and friendly service. The place is super clean.“

“Would like to see breakfast served all day! The food was good.“

“Great food and excellent service. Nice atmosphere too. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!“

“Food was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Amazing lunch & it’s my sons favorite place in pewaukee - he lives 5 minutes away ❤️“

“Great atmosphere, great food (ALL THE PASTAS, Yes Please!!), and great people (especially the staff!!)!! Only go here if you want to have great time!! And by the way the short bartender is amazing!! 🤩“

“The chicken dinner was definitely a winner. Waitress was on point. It was our first visit, will definitely return!“

“Guess who is back Feb 20th? Yup, Ebert and Grass! Enjoy the great food and tappers while we perform for this great Establishment!“

“I went there with my boyfriend for a date night on Friday and everything was amazing from the service to the food.. we will definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing place amazing food and amazing people“

“Stopped in for lunch and was glad I did. Friendly service from the jump—felt like a place where everyone knows each other, but newcomers are still welcome. Locals at the bar, couple of regulars playing games in the corner, and the staff chatting like it’s just another day in paradise.

It’s not quite a dive bar, but has that same laid-back, no-BS charm. Heard good things about the steak sandwich—can confirm it lives up to the hype. Solid lunch spot with a comfortable vibe, decent menu, and just enough grit to keep it real.“

“I love buzdums they have the best food and bartenders anywhere.......“

“Food is very good. Great fish fry’s and pizza. Amazing wings. Fun bartenders too“