18 Best American Restaurants near Bridgewater

“Not a fan. Food is too good. People are too nice. The service is excellent. Every now and then I feel like I must sing my lungs out to whatever they’re playing. Would rather go to Chuck-E-Cheez but I’ll settle for this well-done establishment… against my will.“

“I took my wife here for her birthday. It was a fantastic experience! Cheerful and professional service and a charming ambiance awaited us and it only got better! The scallops and filet mignon were devine! All finished of with creme brulee and cheesecake! A flawless experience and my wife was thrilled!“

“This place is the place to be! Look no further! The crab soup is amazing! The place is very clean and cute. We ate the sirloin with sweet potatoes and the Dayton burger which were really good. The service was also very good!! Very reccomended!“

“Absolutely delicious burgers!! Loved the atmosphere“

“Excellent service. Delicious Johnny grilled cheese and tomato soup. It was a rainy day and their indoor dining experience and food hit the spot! The prices were reasonable for fresh ingredients.“

“We had a phenomenal graduation weekend celebrating at Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg. Our server, Danny, gave us the most wonderful service and was continually anticipating our needs. We will definitely be back soon, and when we do, we hope Danny is working.“

“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.“

“Couldn't think of asking for anything better than Tots and Nuggs served in Chinese Takeout boxes (the sauces on the Nuggs were awesome) until we got to dessert of topped donuts. The Pyscho Girl Scout couldn't be beat with Marshmallow and Peanut Butter topping a fresh cooked donut. Definitely a local hangout with plenty of JMU students packing the place on a Saturday afternoon. Helped seal the deal on kid's college visit (at least for us parents!)“

“This was a real treat. I had the meatloaf, mashed potato real and a large side salad that was cold and fresh! Cup of great coffee and a desert. Cannot wait to go back. If you visit James Madison University you need to stop in and get the kids some home cooking :)“

“Stopped by @ottstreeteats in downtown Harrisonburg for a late lunch and was not disappointed. The owners are super sweet and the food is absolutely fantastic. Got the spinach and feta puffs and smoked brisket crepes and of course a glass of iced Fae Tea. Their menu changes every week so follow them to keep up to date on what’s gonna be on the menu!“

“Delicious food. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Our favorite place in the burg!“

“The food and service was amazing! Got the crab cake Benedict and it was a lot of crab meat. Definitely get the carafe of mimosas, we got mango and it was delicious . Definitely recommend brunch here. Our server was so attentive and made the experience a memorable one“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“The scenery is absolutely beautiful inside and out! The French toast was amazing and they give huge portions. I shared with one of my friends. The breakfast sampler looks amazing as well, my friend said it was delicious. The shrimp and grits lacked flavor, I wouldn't get them again.“

“Was looking for a reasonable -- i.e., justifiable within my means for 2 people -- way to put Honeybaked Ham on my holiday table. Although unadvertised online (that I could find), the company sells 1 lb packs of their sliced meats -- ham, roast turkey, smoked turkey. I bought a pack of ham...and a pack of roast turkey. The packs aren't particularly cheap ($15/lb), but they are oh-so yummy. This was the perfect solution for my holiday table. The friend I was with decided to buy a pack of each, too. She was a first-time customer, and was won over, too.If I recall, the number of tables in the shop is small, maybe 4-8. One was occupied. The place isn't where I'd choose to have a ham or turkey meal of that quality. Though clean and bright, it has a bare-bones, overlit, industrial feel to it. Maybe I would have felt differently if more tables had been occupied. In any case, the does business not appear to be focused on dine-in service. Rather, it seems to prioritize catering and take-out of higher-priced full-meal combinations for groups ranging from as few as 8 people up to convention-sized crowds.So, for my small table for 2 over the holidays, the 1lb packs were the perfect solution, providing even for leftovers! I would definitely do again. Worth the splurge!Parking: Lot shared with other shops in a small shopping center.“

“I love sitting at the counter for breakfast and getting to know the many locals that dine there for breakfast. You always get great service sitting there as well and chatting with the owners who do the cooking. Glad to see this historical restaurant was purchased and kept going by the new owners. Try the Ponhoss!“

“Steaks were cooked perfectly. Staff was attentive. Enjoy the family time and the good food!Parking: For as early as we ate 4 pm on a Saturday, the parking lot was almost full and we had to park pretty far away. Restaurant had space so not sure why parking lot was so full.“