The American

4.7 ( 783 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
122 E Broughton St, Bainbridge, GA 39817, United States
+1 229-515-3078

The American, nestled in downtown Bainbridge, GA, is swiftly becoming a beloved staple for both locals and visitors. Renowned for its vibrant yet casual atmosphere, the restaurant strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and comfort, making it an ideal choice for occasions ranging from business lunches to romantic date nights.

Reviews speak volumes about the restaurant’s culinary prowess. The standout dish, New Orleans Pasta, has garnered rave reviews for its delightful blend of sausage, chicken, meat, and shrimp enveloped in a rich sauce. Patrons like Bobby Mayer have praised it as a must-try. The crab cakes, featuring lump crab meat and no fillers, have also impressed diners, reinforcing the restaurant's commitment to quality.

Service at The American receives accolades as well; staff members like Sarah D have been noted for their friendly and professional demeanor. This attention to hospitality enhances the dining experience, as reflected in Darlene Kemp’s review. Whether indulging in the famous tomato pie appetizer or relishing a decadent goat cheese cheesecake, guests consistently report satisfaction. For food lovers and casual diners alike, The American promises a dining experience that’s both delightful and memorable.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The American

Bobby Mayer
Jun 14,2025
Great place for a mid-week date night! New Orleans pasta was wonderful...filled with sausage, chicken, meat and shrimp in a tasty sauce. Crab cakes were lump crab meat and no filler. My wife said they were delicious. We will be back!
Colin Aarons
May 21,2025
From out of town and brought a couple of clients to The American for a business lunch. Perfect atmosphere for this kind of lunch and the food was delicious. Service was top notch and I would highly recommend.
Darlene Kemp
May 17,2025
As we were pulling into this town, we were reading the reviews and decided to try The American restaurant in downtown Bainbridge. We were able to have a parking place in front of the restaurant. Upon entering, we were immediately seated. Our waitress, Sarah D, did an excellent job of serving us. She was friendly and professional. Our food and drinks were delicious! From the salad to the entrees, we could not have been more pleased with our food. If we lived close by, we would come here every week.
Jonathan Andrews
Apr 15,2025
Excellent as always. We live in Tallahassee, but the drive to Bainbridge for The American is always worth it. I usually get a steak but decided to try the New Orleans Pasta. Great flavor and a hearty portion barely left room for a slice of their goat cheese, cheesecake. Casual atmosphere with a touch of sophistication makes for a fun night out. Will go again and again!
Courtney Miller
Apr 15,2025
One of our top favorite restaurants. Consistently amazing food and service. Order the tomato pie appetizer... It’s absolutely delicious!
Aleem Gillani
Apr 11,2025
We had a terrific lunch here. Had heard this place was good, and it delivered. The goat cheese salad was delicious (will start making this at home). All of the wood-grilled entrees were excellent, smoky, tasty and moist. A little weird that sodas came in the can. Did not have room for dessert but they sounded good. Saw lots of locals and repeat customers enjoying lunch.
Nicole Bruland
Apr 2,2025
Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Loved the fried chicken, snapper, cornbread, tomato pie, key lime pie, and banana cream pie.
Jonathan Beacher
Mar 28,2025
A "must dine here" choice when you are anywhere near in south Georgia, the chef here knows what he is doing, turning out cuisine that reminds me of fine restaurants in New Orleans! My pasta dish with a spicy sheesy sauce had Taylor Farms sausage, chicken, and fresh shrimp and was outstanding, but looking at the menu it was hard to decide because I wanted to try everything - it all sounds wonderful. The chef changes the menu daily, so eat here often to discover new surprises! You'll be dining inside an historic building with beautiful original brick walls and lots of space between tables. The view out the front window of the city square adds to the atmosphere. We stopped here while driving home to Atlanta from a vacation on the Florida beaches but I just might drive here anytime because the food was so good! Heck, might have to move to Bainbridge!

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