35 Best American Restaurants near Melissa

“Came here with my good friend and our littles. The portion sizes are generous even the kids meals! Def took some breakfast home. We had the Tex Mex skillet with biscuits. The Philly cheese steak skillet and strawberry and Oreo pancakes. All sooo delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try some more delicious menu items. It was Affordable and we had an attentive waitress. Also they kept the coffee pouring. Very pleased!“

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner here following a round of pickleball. Chris and his staff were very friendly, attentive, and accommodating to our group of 38 people. Everyone loved their burgers/sandwiches and the fries were absolutely perfect! The Brisket Chipotle Elote Dip was definitely a favorite with everyone. Our only regret is that we do not live in the area; otherwise, we would be frequent customers here! Thanks to Chris and his staff for helping make this a memorable occassion!“

“Food: I had a vegetarian wrap, that was delicious in the crispiness of its falafel and the taste of the sauce.Service: the servers were very kind, asking for our opinion on the food and offering us samples of possibly new flavors.Atmosphere: I really liked the atmosphere. It's not a very big building, but the colors on the walls, the organization of tables and chairs, and the customer service make it a very calm room with a relax and chill atmosphere.(I didn't go into the market area, so I can't offer an option on that).Parking: On a Friday afternoon, it was easy to find a parking space.“

“Service was great, even when the place was packed. Parking is a little bit of an issue but there is a parking lot across the street that works just fine. Food is great and they have a nice selection of drinks. Came here with a group of friends (we all have kids). This place offered a lot of activities outside for the kids. Nice little place to relax, let the kids run around and have fun.Parking: Parking across the street if the lots are full“

“If you have not eaten at Hugs, you are missing out on some yummy food and such caring service. This cafe is one-of-a-kind and even more special because of the people who work there. There is a lot to see and do in downtown McKinney but a visit to Hugs should be on EVERYONE'S list!“

“It was surprisingly quiet for a weekday afternoon lunch. The selection of beers is exceptional. The poblano chicken tacos are amazing. Service is warm and friendly. There's a small patio that would be perfect for a warm Texas spring or autumn evening.“

“Welcoming ambience--rustic style with good lighting. A nice place to celebrate with friends except that when it's busy like weekends, it gets loud in there. We were satisfied with the quality of foods we ordered for brunch. Glad that we decided to order an appetizer. We had a party of 5, it took awhile for our main course to be served. Service was fine. Didn't get an offer for a refill of my coffee. And they forgot the fries that goes with the cod fish that my daughter's friend ordered.Not liking the idea of unisex bathroom.“

“Great place. The staff is friendly. The food is delicious. They have live music on the weekends. The owner is there all the time and will sit around with the customers. Plus the bar itself has a ton of character if you’re looking for something unique and fun, this is it.“

“This was our first visit to the cafe and the service was phenomenal, the food was great and they honor military discount which was a plus and a nice way of saying we appreciate our service members past and present. The pricing was fair for the quality of food and atmosphere and service. We will return when we visit McKinney again!Kid-friendliness: Our server made sure the kids were included and were happy, very pleased with the experience all around!“

“The food here was outstanding and the service was even better with our waitress Erin, she was extremely nice and patient. She returned my daughter's meal when it didn't please her. I would definitely recommend coming here. Will be returning soon!!Dietary restrictions: We weren't able to eat any dairy products and our waitress Erin, was glad to help us.“

“This place is the epitome of a hometown gem! We frequently visit here and it's always our top pick when showing out-of-towners a taste of local flavor. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home. Every dish is a delight – truly divine! Don't miss out on asking about the nightly features; they're always worth it. If you're unsure what to order, I highly recommend starting with the BBQ sampler or the salmon dip, and for mains, you can't go wrong with the McKinney cut or whatever market fish they have available!“

“The food was prepared perfectly with excellent flavors. Our party had seafood and steak entrées, both of which were excellent. We started with calamari and tuna tatar and enjoyed them both, although the ratio of cucumber to tuna was a bit off, taking away from the flavor of the fish. However, the seasoning and sauces were excellent. We did not try dessert, but likely will next time. We had no room this time. The wine selection is pretty extensive including international lines.“

“Decided to come in for a peaceful lunch by myself today. There were 2 ladies that helped me. One took my order and the other one brought me my food. Both ladies were very sweet. They both had genuine smiles and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in the door. I ordered the BLT croissant and the chicken tortilla soup per the server’s recommendation. Food was delicious. I will definitely be back.“

“Karaoke on Kentucky and the garage every other Thursday night is the BEST!!! Kristie is the MC and Kevin the DJ. Kevin’s a true musician and knows how to bring a great time to all. Chauvon at the garage knows how to take care of you while you have a great time listening to Karaoke on Kentucky. Come on out and enjoy! You’ll have the best and memorable times.Russell“

“Great food, great customer service, rustic feeling, and good country music soaking the atmosphere. The bread rolls are to die for and make you get a second serving even if it means you get a takeaway for you main meal.Wait time was pretty short on this Saturday afternoon even though it was a full house. Food takes about 15 mins to come, so prepare for that. The full ribs is a recommendation. It's a juicy experience of tender bone detaching yummy ribs.“

“Everything here is ALWAYS great! The host was the nicest today …it is at Patrick’s, right around 4:30 pm there was a wait of 45 min …seeing that I came only with my toddler she accommodated me immediately! Awwww It felt nice !! I wanted to celebrate with my baby st Patrick’s and did, thanks to this awesome lady! I get sentimental bc some of my family lives in Ireland so I wanted to feel connected somehow … if she would have told me like the she told the other guests it was a 45 min wait I would have gone back home. This was the best part of my day !!! Me and my baby celebrated!! This is the third time I eat here (before was takeout) and everything I’ve ordered is delicious :) I’m thankful this is so close to my house ! Thanks lady that got us a table with no wait !“

“We have been eating breakfast regularly at Layered for two years. The service is consistently attentive and friendly. The food is always good, although the scrambled eggs are sometimes overcooked. The robot food delivery is great fun. The top tier coffee bar is always a treat. The restaurant is clean and the seating is comfortable. This is our family’s favorite breakfast stop.“

“Sunday night 9pmish still had a good amount of people out on dates, eating with family, and more. Chill indoor outdoor place, upbeat funky jams, lively outdoor terrace space. Great for pups, and small to larger groups. $5-$7 for 16oz Cold Draft Beer!!The outdoor place is fun with different leveled areas. Love love the design of the outdoor space! The many aged trees within the patio space really makes the outdoor vibe. Theres lots of heat lamps around, and shade from either umbrellas or trees.Beer cups are plastic. Must mean this place can get pretty crowded and rowdy? Fun place. It is less about a mile/22min stroll from Hutchin's BBQ. We ate bbq, and strolled off our food to Historic Downtown McKinney...full of a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Almost everything was closed on a Sunday 9pmish though.They seem to have weekly events too like Tuesday Bingo Music night.“

“Just went here this morning- the breakfast here is just the best and the customer service is even better. Silvana our server was sweet and very professional, Especially the manager, Claudia, is so welcoming and friendly. Seriously, I can’t recommend this place enough!“

“We love Waffle House as there's always something interesting going on there! While we are waiting for a table this one random guy just sat down at a table with a family LOL the manager had to come over and ask him to get up and not do “

“Old school burger joint with large tasty burgers. I got chili on my double cheeseburger with jalapenos and bacon. It was so good, and the bun was toasted up perfectly. Their fountain Coca-Cola was also perfect. Tater tots were also very well done. The onion rings were not my favorite. I'll try the chili cheese fries next time through. We will definitely go back.“

“Been going to Dillas since their only location opened was the one in Plano. It's fresh and tasty. I can't remember a week I haven't gone lately in the past years, at least me or my husband go once a week. The hot hatch is where it's at and the chips and queso. The fires are good too. You can get any Dilla as a salad too. They also have fresh brewed sweet and unsweet tea and lemonade. We always said this place would take off and it is and I am so happy for them that they have grown so much over the years.Good food. Great people. It won't be long before you will be able to find a Dilla anywhere you go!“

“Man y’all go get with Dante and JB at Belly Busters. Definitely a household favorite at this point. My go to is the double cheese with fries. Burger is about the size of box of Kleenex and every bite is delicious!Kid-friendliness: Dante hooked jr up with a s****** It was well played“

“I was gifted with a gift card and so glad I was introduced to this place! Please be mindful that the wait is not going to be an in/out experience (it's not fast food), so if you're pressed for time come back when you have time to wait, or perhaps call your order in (if they allow that). They have so much stuff in here, and you just want to buy up everything!! I had to restrain myself! LOL!I don't eat much pork, but I just had to try their smoked ham sandwich with the pepper jelly. It was soooo so good!! OMGosh!!! Lord's will next time I'll be trying their tomato bisque! These fiber rich honey cinnamon graham crackers were good as well! The chips were wayyyy too salty. This brand goes heavy on the salt. Sheesh! ?‍? I'll try the other brand next time. You get a cookie with your meal, I had the white chocolate cranberry. Yummers!! ?? I'll def be back! Great customer service and dope vibe! ??“

“The food was pretty good, though I don't know if I'll be back.In the 10 or so minutes I went in to get food, I returned to my car only to find my wallet was missing.The place itself is fine, but I cannot attest to the area being good.“

“I have come this First Watch since it opened in McKinney and it has never disappointed me. I know the Manager Rick, always a welcoming smile and very patient and professional. Ashley never takes notes and remembers every detail of our order and we have a large family to feed at times . These two are the backbone of this First Watch and we enjoy every delicious moment. We love this First Watch and the people who work here.Kid-friendliness: My children always have the best time and they eat all of their food, and they are picky eaters“

“We’ve eaten at Spoons many times. Spoons has a large list of food options that include gluten free bread. As someone who eats gluten free, it’s a treat to be able to get an excellent club sandwich that meets my dietary restrictions. Staff is always friendly, the food is tasty and Spoons continues to be a place we enjoy eating at.“

“Loved it. Went to their gospel brunch and was mesmerized. The ambiance is stunning. The food was delicious and the live music by the 3 G's gospel group was so melodic. It was just what I needed. I had my body and my spirit nourished at the same time. I will be attending every month to their once a month Gospel brunch.“

“We ate at The Saltgrass Steakhouse last night. 3 of us had steak, my wife had the Salmon. I had the Brussels sprouts with my Ribeye and they were very flavorful.It was all delicious. Their special bread was a big hit, and the fried mushrooms appetizer were good too. Oh I had the Blue Cheese butter on my steak, added good flavor.It’s not a cheap night out for 4 people, but the food quality is a good value. It was my son’s birthday dinner, so had to splurge a little.“

“Everyone is always kind and welcoming. We come early evening/late afternoon with our kids, and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. Wonderful beer selection, great food, and relaxed atmosphere. My only slight complaint is that they should have more than 2 high chairs for families.“

“Server was new, nothing wrong just a could tell. Didn't know the menu super well. Food is old fashioned cafe style food. We had burgers and chopped sirloin steak. We had zero issues. Water did not taste good was the only comment. I wish more restaurants would invest in good filtration “

“Foxiis is a true gem that blends sports bar vibes with casual dining. They excel in service, quality, and ambiance, raising the bar for others. The crispy coated calamari rings with sweet chili sauce were a mouthwatering start. The Firecracker Shrimp Tacos, served with avocado, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, and sweet potato fries, exploded with flavors. The staff's genuine hospitality added to the enjoyable experience. Foxiis redefines standards. Highly recommended!“

“It was a little different from when I was a kid in the 80's coming here all the time. It brought back so many memories. We had cheeseburgers, fries, and chocolate shakes. Everything was very good. I will definitely come back if I am ever in this area again.“

“best wings i’ve ever had. best phili i’ve ever had. best fried rice i’ve ever had. the fries and ranch are absolutely a 100/10. i go here every saturday with my friends. never can complain. they make it quick and delicious and the service here is amazing. they remember every customer that comes again. plus the bathrooms are clean! if you’re reading this and you haven’t been to a&ds what are you’re doing!!!Parking: plenty of parking spaces, i don’t expect it to be bigger. it’s a small building, so the lots gonna be small. Plus most people are taking out that’s why i’ve never struggled with finding a spot. people are in n out.“

“Polite service and well-trained staff. Placed an order via phone and was quoted a 5-minute wait, but the order ended up taking 20 minutes. Food tasted good, and it was neat to have mashed potatoes and gravy as an option. However, portions are definitely on the small side.But that just meant having room for dessert, which is something Culver's specializes at. I've never seen mint syrup as a topping option elsewhere and blending that into chocolate custard results in a treat that tastes exactly like Andes chocolate mints.“