41 Best American Restaurants near Rochester

“We dined at Chances on a Saturday night in March 2024. . Lots of local townspeople having a good time in bar area. I am all for that type of atmosphere. However, if your face is not familiar, the bartenders tend to ignore you. There were two mature guys on duty behind the bar and if you did not specifically call out or gesture for a cocktail, they simply stood there. Grumpy as all get out. Two delightful elderly females (not familiar faces) tried to get a bartender's attention to ask about the gambling games in the room, but were very disrespectfully ignored. We'll write this off as both fellas having a bad night. Dining room was about half full. Got seated at a very small table for two against the wall...maybe a former window table, but no window anymore. Very cramped with all the extra stuff already on the table. Didn't want to be a pain in the ***, so we didn't request a nicer table. Good news...ribs and shrimp combo and prime rib special were delicious. Spinach salad and onion strings also very tasty. Extremely busy waitress took care of us skillfully, attentively, and with the most pleasant demeanor. So our occasional date night had a happy ending following a not so great start.“

“I grew up in Burlington and have been coming here since I was a child. I took my fiance here to try it and he loved it as much as I do. They are closed in winter which sucks (but makes total sense). The custard is amazing and the prices are still reasonable. Every time I come here (which isn't as much as I'd like) I am reminded of my childhood and how it felt coming here with my parents and friends when I was older. The people there are friendly even though most of them are teens working but they work hard and are appreciated for sure! There is a SMALL area to sit inside and eat but I usually take my order to go and eat in the car or at the park across the street if it's nice enough out. I hope this place stays around for many many more years so I can bring my son and future children here. And maybe their children too?? (Hopefully).“

“Hands down the best BBQ I’ve EVER had, I have had in Memphis, Raleigh, Texas. Burnt ends, pulled pork, brisket, pork ribs, all 5 star! Sauce is the boss.“

“I was in Burlington for work reasons and tried Sheila Mae's for breakfast. They have an excellent menu with lots of reasonably priced options. I had the "Burly Breakfast" consisting of two eggs, three pancakes, bacon, toast, and coffee. It was very good.The restaurant is small, with a cozy atmosphere. You seat yourself, and if you need the restroom you have to walk down a flight of stairs. Not very handicap accessible. Wait staff was very competent.Overall a good experience.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome. If they are crying or yelling you will notice it as the place is fairly small and loud sounds fill the space.Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.“

“The Friday fish fry was delicious. Some of our group had cod, I had the bluegill. All the food came out hot and crispy, plus the potato pancakes were good too. I'll be back to try the Italian beef special on Thursday. We did have to wait at the bar for a table but it was well worth the wait.“

“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!“

“I didn’t catch the bartenders name, but she had facial piercings and she was a total rockstar. She was working the bar by herself, serving drinks, cooking food, keeping tables clean, all while having a smile on her face. Service and food were awesome.“

“I had lunch there about a couple weeks ago. Everything was perfect and delicious.“

“great place good food we came into town hungry the cook was still around and made us a pizza after the kitchen was closed for a couple hrs..the bartender is a sweet lady the customers we met were nice.stop in get a drink and some food“

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

“Great food friendly service“

“We had the Friday fish fry options. Lake perch was 2 generous pieces and the combination platter of cod, walleye, perch was also generous portions. All cooked perfect with a good batter (not thick). Seafood bisque was tasty. We would come back.“

“An absolute hidden gem. We love the consistency of amazing food, great service and cozy atmosphere. Just can’t say enough… we love this place!“

“four and a half stars really... knocking off that half star bc i only give 5 full stars to complete standout/shout from the rooftop places. everything was good here - service, ambiance, food. the menu covers it all - mexican and tex mex plus all the margaritas and cocktails. really no complaints! the food is good, again nothing memorable but good enough to spread the word. our server was extremely attentive and personable and food came out fast. this is definitely not a typical mexican restaurant - it really is a pub with mexican food... with a bit of biker bar feel ;) lots of character!“

“Great service to accommodate the amazing food we had. Owners/management on site and very friendly. They were checking in with all the tables and very accommodating to the patrons. Looking forward to trying more of the menu! Mushroom Swiss was the best I have had in quite sometime! Kid friendly dining room with a lounge/bar up front.“

“I had the Corn-beef Hash Soup. It blew up my mind. It was so so good! Plenty of potatoes, carrots and corn beef chunks. Yum!! I'll go back for more! Our thin crust Wisconsin style pepperoni pizza was delish as well. Mr. Spanky's, the owner, approached to us to say hi and to check if everything was ok. He told us that they will be opening their new location in May. It will serve them well because it's a popular local place. I hope they keep Corn-Beef Hash in their menu. The bar area was busy. Payne was very attentive to the crowd. Spanky's had great live music - Andy Carrols very good duo. Plenty to do in this neighborhood Bar and Grill. See you soon.“

“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.“

“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...“

“The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly .. excellent service!! Definitely will be coming back.“

“Read reviews and went. Excellent service and food. Will be back!“

“Happened to be on a different work route than usual and spotted this place, stopped in and got a bacon burger with fries that did NOT disappoint! The waitress and cook were friendly and the atmosphere was quite calm for a bar/grill. Would definitely go again!“

“Very clean and welcoming. Tony the Sunday bartender is awesome! He is so pleasant and polite. We have been going there on Sunday afternoons for the last few months. Tony is one of the main reasons we go there. He made us feel welcome from the very first time we tried the establishment.“

“Great food!!!! Great bar tenders and waitresses.“

“Super Sweet Staff! Friendly & thoughtful! Fast Service! Had a Mushroom swiss Burger! It was AWESOME! Highly recommended!! They made me a Burger for breakfast! I appreciate it very much because I'm a 3rd shifter & Breakfast is my dinner time! Thank Youu! Would visit again some day!Wheelchair accessibility: It's a small 1 story cafe so you could easily get in and out with a wheelchair!“

“was a fun place. we will be going back“

“THEE BEST Chicago Style Hot Dog I have ever had...Hands Down...!! "I" have eaten many of Hot Dog at just as many Places, Cities & States that try to do what Flippy's does. But they can't.Gyro Sandwich...5*Italian Beef...........5*“

“Great food and drinks attentive staff“

“I always enjoy the food when I come here. They have a very large selection of food. The service is always amazing. Not to mention the interior design is elegant and very beautiful. It has a very nice consistent theme to it as well. I would recommend this restaurant.“

“I'm new in the state of WI and a friend had taken me here for dinner it was great vibes n the food is great the service is excellent it felt like working in or visiting one of my favorite hang out in New York. Being a New Yorker its not easy to find good places to eat. This place absolutely I recommend it. My new place to go... Thank you to all the staff of Fork in the Road you all awesome.“

“Thursday night with a friend. Drinks were very good, food -amazing! Chef recommended I try the scallops over mushroom ravioli with browned butter. Absolutely amazing! The scallops were perfectly seared, the ravioli was delicious and tender and the butter sauce was rich and flavorful. My friend had the rib eye steak with potatoes and Brussels sprouts, she could only eat half! We will go again!“

“Played Saturday mid day. We got there super early due to another course cancelling our tee time on us. Spent 3 hrs in the bar with the owner and bartender. Had a great time. Breakfast was great and the bloody Mary’s was really good. The course was in good shape. Nothing too out of place, but I will say this course is in desperate need of a lot of tree removal/trimming. There are a few landing areas in the fwy where the tree canopy is more narrow than the fwy itself. Hitting a good tee shot on the edge of the fwy is penalized. I understand dog legs and being sure to play the correct side of the fwy but this was on straightforward holes. Nonetheless, the course looked good and it was super fun. I have a few comp passes I plan to use in the near future. Good job Rivermoor.“

“Delicious pizza. But, not just good - delicious. Both the regular pizza and the gluten free crust we ordered were excellent. So, delicious pizza served in a classic small-town restaurant bar. Friendly service and relatively fast for made-to-order pizza.Dietary restrictions: Best gluten free pizza we've tried!“

“Wonderful experience had the prime rib! Great service! Definitely recommend!“

“Busy Friday night but service didn't lack. They accommodated my special requests perfectly. Food was delivered hot and tasted great. Their French onion soup was some of the best I've had! If you do want to dine outside just know you'll have to take a lot of stairs. This is a gem off the beaten path.“

“I ordered the carry out broasted chicken, for pickup/carry out. It was excellent. Best broasted chicken I've had in a while. It was ready as promised for pick up. I think their food is really good. Keep up the great cooking and service !!“

“This place was really good. The service was quick, the waitress was very sociable. Her manager, however, was very rude. She used vulgar language in front of customer and loud enough for people to hear towards her employee. Food was really good though.“

“We were out here for a week day dinner. Food was very good. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is clean and inviting. My husband and I had a Mexican dish that was tasty. My daughter had a pasta dish she loved. My son-in-law had the ribs and they looked yummy. We will definitely stop here again soon.“

“Awesome healthy food at a fair price. Love the atmosphere. Although when I tell them no utensils or napkins or tartar sauce it's all still in the bag....? I hate wasting thingsVegetarian options: Lots of wonderful options, Cranberry salad is my favoriteParking: Well litKid-friendliness: Staff is friendly without the kids“

“Been here a handful of times and absolutely love this place! Fish fry is on point, especially if you like perch. Potato pancakes are fantastic. Kate is amazing. ..grace under pressure, warm, friendly, and funny! If you haven't been here, get here!“

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

“Nice place to go. Highly recommend“