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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Davis

Denny's

Denny's

4.3
(3k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 53 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
15% off on $30+
"club sandwich is delicious"
"Second time ordering the Double Cheeseburger and fries and it was fire, again. It was so good, I had my daughter come in and take a big ole bite and she agreed! Dang Dennys, who the heck would have thought ya'lls burgers are the fairest in the land. Huge, flavorful, cheesy, Bravo! 🤌 My Sauces and Dressings were in the bag, with ketchup, napkins, hand wipes and utensils. They included my straw for my shake and my strawberry Milk Shakes was excellent. Im seriously impressed!"
Build Your Own Grand Slam®
Pick any four items and make it your own.
$17.55
French Toast Slam®
Don't miss this fan-favorite Slam with three slices of brioche French toast topped with powdered sugar. Served with two eggs* made your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips and two all-pork sausage links.
$17.77
Milk Shakes
Made with premium ice cream and topped with whipped cream.
$7.23
All-American Slam®
Nothing says home like three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, two Applewood-Smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, crispy hash browns, and white toast.
$18.73
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.3
(6k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 33 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"This was genuinely the best Taco Bell I've ever had. We ordered it at 3 am and got piping hot food with the snap of my fingers. On a saturday night too. This is definitely one of the best taco bells in sac. Thank you for your service "
"These guys and/or gals that don't play. I asked for a Nachos BellGrande® wasn't expecting much but BAM, got the lovely delicious 5 star package right at my door. My food looks like it's from a commercial."
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.86
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.71
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.12
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.58
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.6
(80+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Kailani, Courtney, And Michelle all greeted me with a good morning, smile, and "how is your morning going?". Their warm hospitality made me feel like Starbucks was my second home. My macchiato was crafted to perfection and was absolutely delicious. They used 3 way communication making sure the portion size, freshness, and taste to ensure I would come back and order again. Kailani is keenly aware of the strategic complexities presented to managers and leaders when trying to hire new employees and couldn't have done better with her team. "
"Little to no caramel in the drink. For a $15 coffee you'd think they'd at least give you what you paid for. You can't even request extra caramel in the menu even though I'm sure they'd charge extra if you could. Overall not satisfied."
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
We add freshly steamed milk and cinnamon dolce-flavored syrup to our classic espresso, topped with sweetened whipped cream and a cinnamon dolce topping to bring you specialness in a treat.
$10.98
Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites
These egg bites with 19g of protein, applewood-smoked bacon, aged Gruyère and Monterey Jack cheeses are folded into cage-free eggs and cooked using the French sous vide technique to create a velvety texture that’s full of flavor.
$7.23
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Start your day with 21g of protein. This premium sandwich has bacon smoked for six hours over hickory wood chips, stacked with a cage-free fried egg, topped with a melted slice of sharp Cheddar cheese - all on our signature croissant bun.
$7.67
Cinnamon Pull-Apart
Croissant pieces sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, nestled together and topped with crunchy streusel to pull apart one bite at a time.
$4.97
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.5
(400+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"great serviceBacon Me Crazy Cheeseburger"
"Used to have big portions and was yummy. Not worth the price imo , shake was gross and tiny , burger was pretty good though."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$19.71
Vibe with Shrooms Burger
A 100% beef burger with grilled garlic mushrooms & caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and, All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$18.85
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$20.75
Bacon Me Crazy Cheeseburger
A 100% beef patty topped with bacon, fresh avocado, aged white Cheddar cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$21.42
Nathan's Famous

Nathan's Famous

4.2
(40+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 51 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Man, great burger and fries for the price. Worth twice as much. Thanks for a real burger!"
"This is NOT Nathan's! The hot dogs came in Denny's boxes and do not taste like traditional Nathan hot dogs. They gave me four Beer Battered Onion Rings in my order-four; that's ridiculous. I would not order this again."
Chicken Tenders Combo
Crispy white meat fried chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce. Served with crinkle cut fries.
$14.58
Hot Dog
Nathan's Famous All Beef Hot Dog.
$4.99
Philly Cheesesteak Combo
Tender grilled steak, chopped and sautéed with onions, smothered in melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with a side of crinkle-cut fries.
$18.23
New York Cheesecake
With Strawberry Topping on the side
$3.99
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.3
(1k+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 52 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"the Talkin' Turkey Melt - Combo sandwich was good. A little disappointed in the serving size of the fries."
"Hot Mess Melt was the star of the show juicy tender moist savory cheese was melty and the sour dough had a nice crunch will order it again. The Giddy Up Melt was dry the cheese was coagulated the bread was nice and crunchy. Brisket had flavor but was dry chewy and thick. The portions were great though I still ate it just took the cheese off and added a lot of bbq sauce that came in the condiment and utensil bag. Get the Hot Mess Melt better price and better taste."
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.79
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.14
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.6
El Rancheros Mexican Food

El Rancheros Mexican Food

4.5
(3k+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Wow, Combo#13 Carnitas and #5 Beef taco and enchilada are both absolutely delicious!! Everything is fresh with great ingredients and amazing flavor! Generous portions too! Our favorite Mexican restaurant in town now!! I cannot wait to place another order!!"
"this was my 1st time ordering from El Rancheros. i got the Birria Plate and it did not disappoint! EVERYTHING, EVERY SINGLE THING about my order was perfection! Ngl, I was impressed immediately... the bag my food was in was nice quality, and the food was warm warm, even thru the bag I could feel it's heat. The packaging is super nice quality, sealed completely, good napkins, plenty of green and red salsa packaged in it's own little plastic baggie, the highest quality plastic spoon I've ever gotten from a take out order... 3 warm, lovely, corn tortillas wrapped up warm and safe on the side. great quality. very generous portions, everything was perfect. my eyes were rolling back in my head while I chewed. you know when you KNOW your food is 🔥 asf? when you catch yourself doing a little dance bopping your head up and down, and smiling while chewing and saying, "uhhh huh, mmmm hmmm, oh yeah" the whole time you're eating. That's how good this food was. THANK YOU ♥️"
Super Burrito
choice of meat. rice beans, guacamole, sour cream & cheese.
$13.31
Street Tacos
Came asada, adobada, caritas, or pollo asado (grilled chicken).
$2.92
Mexican Drinks
Horchata, Jamaica, Piña, Guava or Tamarind.
$3.5
Fountain Drinks
4oz guacamole
$3.43
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

3.8
(60+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"i had El Chamuco Combo . the burrito was great for a midnight craving meal. it was a decent sized burrito that came with a side of pico de gallo and some yummy dennys fries. and a drink. it was well prepared and tasty."
"So... I don't usually write reviews on here but the fact that this place was so unbelievably terrible it left me no choice but to do so.... $40 for 2 burritos that were literally the size of a regular ass bean burrito at taco bell"
El Bandacoa
Slow-cooked shredded beef, 5-pepper sauce, fresh avocado, red-skinned potatoes, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Enjoy this classic burrito, one of our biggest hits.
$15.33
El Desvelado
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.68
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$10.47
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$12.49
Crazy D’s Hot Chicken

Crazy D’s Hot Chicken

4.5
(200+)
• Spicy Chicken • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"Been sleeping on this lil gem. The Combo #4 - 1 Giant Slider with Fries was perfect! The taste was spot on, everything was fresh, and the portion was good. One of my new favorites."
"Seasoning on the chicken and fries is great. The added heat from the spicy sauce elevates it without being too spicy. Good value too. They finished it off fresh when I got there so it'd be hot when I picked it to and got home. Might be my go-to order from here on out."
CrAzY Mac!!
Two giant juicy shredded chicken tenders over a bed of fresh baked mac & cheese covered in crazy d's special house sauce
$18.52
Combo #2 - 2 Giant Sliders with Fries
Two giant chicken sliders. Boneless chicken breasts served on a butter bun with coleslaw, house made sauce, and pickles. Choose spice level
$18.63
Combo #4 - 1 Giant Slider with Fries
Boneless breast, slaw, sauce, pickles, butter bun.
$13.64
Combo #1- 2 Giant Tenders with Fries
Boneless chicken breasts served with bread and pickles.
$14.95
The Melt

The Melt

4.8
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Overall, this sandwich looks exactly like the picture. It was also very delicious and very big!Only complaint I have is if I say no pickles, please don't put any kind of pickles on there. Also, the bread ended up falling apart due to the sauce from the sandwich. "
"Honestly some of the best burgers I've ever had and the burgers were huge! The food tasted fresh and I loved the STRAWBERRY SHAKE and COOKIES & CREAM SHAKE, GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES and our burgers were spot on !! Give this place a try!"
MELTBURGER
Our #1 Fan Favorite! 1/3 lb of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped and grilled with 2 slices of aged cheddar on an artisan bun. Served with jalapeno-pickle mix (not too spicy) and Melt sauce.
$14.27
MELTY MAC
Our custom all-natural cheese blend with toasted breadcrumbs
$11.38
BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
1/3 lb of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped and grilled, topped with cheddar, smoked bacon, crispy onions and BBQ sauce, on an artisan bun.
$15.87
TOMATO SOUP
Vine-ripened tomato with a touch of cream & basil.
$6.1
IHOP

IHOP

4.5
(3k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee
"Oddly, the burger came on toasted bread. The Classic is pictured with a Hamburger bun, so I'm assuming they were out of buns. Otherwise, it was pretty good as a custom-made restaurant burger with no choice of doneness. 4/5 Stars. I like IHop as a whole. The extra meat patty I ordered was fine, also."
"The price for the food did not match the quality or quantity. I spent almost $50 between the food and delivery and none of us could even get full off our food. When I go to ihop in person I get more food on my plate and the food is prepared better. Definitely underwhelmed and disappointed in the order of this food. "
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$22.65
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$6.36
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - (Short Stack)
A true breakfast classic that started it all. Get three of our fluffy, world-famous buttermilk pancakes topped with whipped real butter.
$10.93
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$6.19
Tommy J's Grill & Catering

Tommy J's Grill & Catering

4.7
(2k+)
• Brunch • Gluten-Free
$0 delivery fee
"Great portions, correct order, and made hot & fresh! Delicious burger and fries!"
"Delicious Chicken Club, same chicken used in Chicken Caesar Salad. My Chicken Caesar Salad always has fresh Romain lettuce and chicken their Caesar sauce is great too. I always enjoy my crunchy wings and the sauces they put on the side so it doesn't get soggy. Portions are decent and I get extremely full."
Cheeseburger
Cheddar, Swiss, Pepperjack, or House-Made Garlic Blue Cheese Spread, Thousand Island & Mayo
$18.96
Mozzarella Sticks (6)
Deep-Fried Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. Served with choice of two sauces. We recommend Ranch and Marinara!
$8.9
Firehouse
The burger that won the 2021 AND 2023 Davis Burger Battle! House-Made Garlic Blue Cheese Spread, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, Bacon, House-Made Avocado Spread, Thousand Island & Mayo
$23.8
Aggie Jam
The burger that won the 2022 Davis Burger Battle! House-Made Bacon Jam, House-Made Garlic Blue Cheese Spread, Cajun Mayo
$22.86
Burger King

Burger King

4.4
(11k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"Perfect! 5 small original flame-grilled Hamburger s plus 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies . Nice change from the nearby McDs. Farther away, but "good to eat"...! Two people here ordered from there simultaneously, tonight."
"The dasher put my bag outside. Instructions were - Hand it to me. He took off. I only saw his back at a distance but did not look like the person or age pictured. Double Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich x 2 were sealed and tasty fresh. Generous portion breakfast sandwich was on sale today, as a BOGO!"
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$8.65
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$9.51
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$5.33
8 Pc. Chicken Fries
Comes with choice of up to one sauce. Breaded, crispy white meat chicken perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
$5.75
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.4
(10k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee
"Lemon pepper wnd hickory smoked bbq combo is just a godly mix. Along with lemon pepper fries with extra seasoning is just the most godly mix ive had. Thats my personal fav and I def recommend it to anyone ."
"I don't know what changed but this location's quality improved soooo much! The portions are bigger and the food is fresher. The fries are so so yummy and more fluffy. The wings are so crispy! I'm definitely ordering again!"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$22.55
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$16.69
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$17.63
8 pc Wing Combo
8 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$19.53
Burgers and Brew

Burgers and Brew

4.6
(12k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee
"Masterfully cooked burgers with excellent fries and onion rings. Could use some sauce or more seasoning."
"The Mushroom & Onion Cheeseburger waa SOOO delicious I know I'll be going back for another. Meat was fresh and cooked perfectly. The mushrooms and onions paired perfectly with the beef and the bread they use...it made the whole thing come together. Portion size was out of this world! I got full and my son ate the rest and he got full. Totally happy!"
Bacon Cheeseburger
1/2 pound Niman Ranch beef, Hickory smoked bacon and cheddar cheese.
$17.39
Cheeseburger
Served with cheddar cheese unless specified
$15.69
Shakes
Topped with homemade spicy guacamole, marinated jalapeños , fresh jaleoeno mayo and Pepper Jack cheese.
$6.91
Spicy Guacamole Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef with avocado and Jack cheese.
$16.76
BAD Bakers

BAD Bakers

4.6
(50+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I come pretty often to Bad Bakers for a box of staxx, they're good for get togethers, if you're hanging with friends, or even to take to the workplace."
"Super fresh bread is always hands down amazing ... first time getting the donuts they were so fun and delicious"
Staxx - 25 Piece Box
A 25 piece box of our infamous sweet bread. Made to order and Served Fresh Daily!
$18.7
BAD Bundle - Half Bundle
Includes a 20 Piece Box of our infamously delicious Staxx. Complimented with a Half Dozen Assortment of Donuts. * All items manufactured in a facility on shared equipment that processes the following major food allergens: Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame.
$31.05
Staxx - 30 Piece Box
A 30 piece box of our infamous sweet bread. Made to order and share. Served Fresh Daily!
$22.5
Staxx - 40 Piece Box
A 40 piece box of our infamous sweet bread. Made to order and awesome to share. Served Fresh Daily!
$29.84
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I really like the two for $25 I get to choose different items from the menu not just one specific item. My wife and I usually get steaks but the burgers are outstanding as well. For us two this option is great we always get our items the way we like them and I want to give compliments to the chefs the food is always exquisite it. Also great customer service. Excellent job guys"
"ordered the 2/$25 Spinach Artichoke dip cup was HOT and full of dip and cheese. chips were fresh and the Salsa was anice spicy! Chicken breast on the fiesta plate was HUGE! Charred to perfection on the outside and juicy tender inside. Plenty of sauce and cheese and lime! the rice was ya know; Applebees Spanish rice but was a generous serving and Fresh enough with plenty of flavor. Chicken penne pasta was bomb! Chicken was cooked perfectly, definitely wasn't skimped and neither was the sauce. Extra bruschetta! Breadsticks were super soft and fluffy and yummy!! Ordered a Mountain Dew berry blast and it was icy cold! Even with delivery and me waiting a couple hours to eat , tonight was of the best meals I've had from this restaurant recently! Shout out to the kitchen for this yummy meal! "
12 oz. Ribeye*
Rich, tender and juicy. Our marbled, USDA Select Ribeye Steak* is served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
$32.2
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
$20.79
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$13.45
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy outside with melty Mozzarella inside, this favorite is served with marinara sauce.
$13.24
Pardon My Cheesesteak

Pardon My Cheesesteak

3.9
(200+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee
"It was a really good cheesesteak sandwich very flavorful and the meat almost melted in your mouth and I would order again"
"They must have a different cook bcuz this cheesesteak sandwich is awful the meat was overcooked and the bun was saggy, I had ordered this same thing before and it was so good not this time and the fries were just as bad not even a full order and there was no tape on the bag"
Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted hoagie roll.
$17.11
Chipotle Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions, doused with chipotle sauce on a toasted hoagie roll.
$17.62
Big Cat Combo
Your cheesesteak of choice, fries & a drink.
$21.12
Donut Dippers
Donut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with cream cheese icing & dulce de leche caramel sauce.
$7.29

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