American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Plaines

42 restaurant menus in Des Plaines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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River Rand Bowl
River Rand Bowl
77/100 (576 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I had so much fun bowling here! Came here on a Thursday night, and it was a special: all you can bowl. Shoes looked clean and in good shape, lanes..."
Csilla M. Fisher
"Great local bowling alley. Thursday special: all you can bowl $12 plus tax! Big parking lot, plenty of space indoor. Clean, friendly staff, tons of..."
Gina Biancalana
"Great place! Staff friendly and alleys clean! Had a great..."
Nicole Thomas
"I love this place, clean facility, good food and just a really relaxed place to enjoy some time out with my teenager 🎳 12$ all you can bowl..."
Jillian
"Very nice bowling alley. Reasonably priced. The computer score system was very easy to use and it made it fun for our family to play some of the..."
Mary Biancalana
"Is a great family on bowling 🎳 Alley. I would recommend going to this bowling alley it is family owned The prices are good And the people are..."
Frank Mazzone
"Clean and well lit bowling alleys. Great prices per game too. I like that they are open early in the..."
Larry Corcoran
"Fun for families. My 3 year old daughter loves the claw machine there she always wins. The lovely lady who works behind the counter is so sweet. I..."
anna marquez
The Bistro
76/100 (964 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Breakfast
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Awesome restuarant. Our waitress was friendly and had a great sense of humor. She anticipated our needs without us even having to ask. Food is..."
Sally Hogan
"classic diner with quality dishes. the banana carmalized french toast was delicious, as well as the meat lovers skillet with scrambled eggs on top...."
d4n
"I had a long layover at O'Hara so I stopped in for the caramelized banana French Toast. It was..."
Antwon Blakemore
"Always liked meeting with family to enjoy veggie skillets Friendly staff warm cozy atmosphere..."
Sandra Morris
"The staff is always friendly, the food is very good, we have been a regular customer for over 15 years, we love..."
Annette Grotberg
"Love their food. It is a nice place to go eat with friends or..."
Kimberly Velazquez
"Good food and service. Prices were a little high for breakfast - $30 for 2..."
Lori DeSalvo
"Small little charming restaurant with great food, fair pricing and generous portions. The owner Vicki has a second location north I believe in Round..."
Michele Cederquist
Subway
75/100 (299 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Very professional lady working. Fast and clean sub. Very organized. Thanks..."
Senan Fouad
Flipt
Flipt
75/100 (137 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Lunch
Dinner
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Inside the Rivers Casino are few dining options; we frequent FLIPT for the chicken salad and the Flipt burgers (the junior is more than decent). Use..."
Mark Braun
"The food was flavorful, freshly made and generous sized portions! The restaurant was clean and the service was..."
Yoly Keys
"I was looking for small burgers and these sliders were perfect. fries were crisp..."
Shawn Belles
"It's easy to find good burgers anywhere in the USA, and this is another joint. Real taste of meat and juicy fillings. They have various choices of..."
Átila
"Staff recommended the River Burger. Huge burger with great flavor. Fries were so fresh and perfectly..."
sandra colwell
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
75/100 (1092 ratings)
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
American
American
Doughnut
Iced coffee
cold brew
The Charli Cold Foam
Assorted Half Dozen or Dozen Donuts
Dunkin' Donut Fries
Peppermint Icecteam
Sit down
American
"I love the service. The night guy Ian is very friendly and deals with my crazy family and our long orders. We come here sometimes just to see him..."
mike eros
Canopy Buffet
Canopy Buffet
75/100 (195 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Crab Legs
Ribs
Lamb chops
Ice Cream
Gelato
Creme Brulee
"A+++ NO SMOKING! SAFE! Smells great! The three most wonderful ladies at the welcome counter! Professional, clear instructions, not rushing us off,..."
amyandbrendan
"Leslie! Stan! Andrea! Omar! I'm missing 2 guys. Mr. Clean looking boss man though, I'd like to hope he meant well but, not a fan of his. Woof! But..."
Maryellen R
"Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! Been a member since 2011. Decided to stop by since we were in the area and..."
Katrina Marie N
"Beautiful and clean! OUTSTANDING new poker room. They need to have dealers start earlier in the morning, which will happen soon I hope. I don't like..."
TadderToys
"Clean machines and facilities, nice staff, friendly patrons. Food options are great, too. Good location for family/friend groups since the atmosphere..."
Amber Watts
"I like to go there to place my golf bets, grab a quesadilla & donate $20 to the slots on my way out on Wed nights. Once you can get a server flagged..."
Nick Stiglic
"We took my mom for her 80th Birthday Celebration... She loves going to the Casino. No she didn't win the big bucks but she had a great..."
Maureen Stubbs
Subway
Subway
74/100 (2549 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Absolutely impressed with the staff at this location! Every team member went above and beyond to care for the customers. The staff here made us feel..."
Eduardo Orellana
"I had some issues with Grub hub canceling an important delivery this morning. Since I am in Texas this made things a little difficult for me to just..."
Family Fun times
"Initially, I had a issue with one of the employees not accepting a coupon I had. Next day, spoke with the manager and she told me that her employees..."
Karim Abdullah
"I decided to dine in for lunch at this location around 1:10pm. The restaurant is clean, bright, and felt warm and welcoming. The women are very..."
Michael Colbert
Subway
Subway
73/100 (2109 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Its your standard Subway restaurant. Good food and polite & professional staff. Their prices have gone up in the past year, but what else is..."
Amanda Miller (IceCream4Zombies)
"Nice option to eat outside. Bathrooms were unavailable when we went, but hand sanitize was..."
Cerger Crystal
"Owners of this location are really great folks! Store is always clean, and food always fresh. There's a couple of Subway locations in Des Plaines but..."
Michele Cederquist
Kfc
Kfc
71/100 (993 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fried chicken
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Chicken Sandwich Box
KFC Chicken Bucket Meal
Original Recipe Strips
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Omg soooo good!! Love it!!..."
Alyssa Marie Wolfe
"I love the food and the people. Like anywhere you have to be specific in what your ordering. Just like you and I people make mistakes but the food is..."
Kacper Pawlowski
"I want to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the entire KFC team in Des Plaines, for supporting us in donating some delicious chicken and sides for one of our..."
daniela penaloza
"I thought I was in 1988 when I remembered how going to a fast food restaurant was a treat and a reward. The service was great and the food was on..."
David Lee
"Never have issues here. They are nice and fast. I love the popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes are always yummy. The Georgia Gold tenders are so good...."
Carm A
"Absolutely great service! Wonderful work ethic and attitude! Can’t believe the service I received at this store. This location was very convenient..."
Sara Turner
Silver Stallion Restaurant
Silver Stallion Restaurant
70/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Good food and Great Prices. Always warm and friendly inside. I visited this restaurant for many years. I continue go return here for a familiar..."
Edward Liszka
"A great greek restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. The big specials board greets you as walk in. Everything from Prime Rib to scrambled..."
Thomas Dorsch
"We went early on a Sunday morning with a group of 20 without giving the restaurant much notice. They gave us a private room off to the side. Our..."
George Doherty
"This place has been around for a while. I have been going here for at least 15 years. I live in thw city and occasionally dine here still. The..."
Alexandra Baran
"I like pancakes. They have pancakes. Not pansy silver dollar pancakes. Man pancakes. I call them mancakes. That are dry with a hint of vanilla...."
Randy Becker
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (2987 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
American
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best McDonalds I have ever been to, best Staff, clean and hot..."
Husam Nofal
"Best place to quick bite if you are around. The Cashier was friendly. They repeated your order. The store was Very clean. and fast service. I liked..."
Ann Jenkins
"Very quick service, I was really happy. They got really confused when I tried to use a coupon from the app. It took 6 people to resolve the issue,..."
Devin Diaz
Beacon Tap
Beacon Tap
70/100 (1833 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
Deli
Bar
American
Pub
American
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Nachos
Fast food
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"This was our second visit since they opened. The turkey club was fantastic! The brisket was a great portion but a little dry, there are 3 types of..."
Becky Brink
"Upbeat energetic atmosphere! Great jukebox and tons of TV’s with the games on! Had a variety of food items brisket, chicken and waffles, cheese..."
Lil Flynn-Gill
"Just hosted a outdoor farewell party there this weekend. They were kind enough to reserve the volleyball court and bags game for us! Everything..."
Maggie Taraszka Homann
"Place looks fresh and new. Great place for watching games on hi def flat screens. Better beer selection, custom cocktails. Had apps the presentation..."
Rob Olson
"Went there for the Brunch on New Year's day. Loved the bloody Mary bar and probably the best country fried steak I have ever had. The staff also made..."
Stephen Hozian
"The new Beacon is awesome. Clean, nice new tall tables, lots of new TVs. Didn't use the ladies room but I understand they now are heated and clean...."
Rosemarie Braun-Germann
"Had a great time! People are thoughtful and kind, the place is clean, the fish fry fantastic, and we all enjoyed our meal and said we'd go back! ..."
Pat Polowy Somogyi
"It's great to have the Beacon in operation again. I do wish they had not taken the booths out, even though the old ones were butt-sprung. A booth..."
Janet Foley Denk
"Have gone a few times for lunch. The food is great and the servers are friendly and quick! Can’t wait for the patio to..."
Kelly Doman
"First time back last Friday. Love the kegger urinals !!! Nice job Tommy.. the place is comfortable and service was awesome . Frosty glasses and a..."
Mark Eltman
"Wow what a great place. New owners completely gutted the place. Excellent food. Has s very open and airy feel. So much better than before. ..."
Vicky Heuer
"The New Beacon Tap is awesome! The bartenders were great! The tap beer was ice cold! The bloody marys wnd mimosa where fabulous! We had the Trash..."
Karen Zuponeck-Bremer
"Awesome place!!!! Remodel is amazing. Staff and food spot..."
Angel LaBuda Biringer
"Excellent service love the new decor food is great. Had the chili and pizza and a burger..."
Leslie Slaughter
"Went here for the first time since the remodel! Fun vibe! The food was delicious! Wide variety of food and drink. Great music and band. Bartenders..."
Sharon Millon
"Bacon Tap is a local Des Plaines treasure with great food and drinks and fun atmosphere. They host a variety of entertainment options in the evenings..."
Erin Doerr
"First time here and loved it. Had some amazing food and the staff was great. Will defiantly come back for..."
Ibrand.Media “Ibrand.Media” Tony
"Beacon Tap is our "go to" for our weekly date night. The atmosphere is cozy and the food, drinks and staff are excellent! Just wanted to thank the..."
Karen OBrien
"Awesome outdoor patio good for small or large groups. Indoor/outdoor bar with TVs. Service has been great the past few times. Good food! Absolutely..."
Katrina Joyce
"We got the beacon tap burger and Mac and cheese burger with tots and fries and the food blew me away. Draft beers were great, but short list. Lots of..."
B Pangan