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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Sturtevant

Charcoal Grill & Rotisserie

Charcoal Grill & Rotisserie

4.4
(4k+)
• American (Traditional) • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 23 min
"So much food for a great price! Absolutely delicious. The Charcoal Burger is killer!"
"The food is always top tier here! The cooks know how to show out. Huge portion. And always add a great amount of the sides we ask for. The food is always fresh and we will be ordering again as usual. Thank you cooks and staff for a great meal. Highly recommend door dashing from this restaurant!!!"
Ranch Wrap
Romaine, diced tomatoes, shredded Cheddar Jack cheese and our buttermilk ranch dressing.
$15.81
Chicken Dumpling
This one’s served 7 days a week and will cure whatever ails you.
$7.78
Rotisserie Chicken
We start with lightly seasoned U.S.D.A. Grade A chickens. Then slowly roasted in our rotisserie oven and finished over our wood-fired grill.
$16.22
Charcoal Burger
A HOUSE FAVORITE! Topped with BBQ sauce, bacon strips, Cheddar cheese, and onion strings.
$17.13
Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings

4.5
(900+)
• Steak • Wings
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 22 min
$4 off on $25+
"food was fresh and hot. the PHILLY CHEESESTEAK had super soft bread and was tasty! LOUISIANA CAJUN FRIES had the perfect amount of seasoning. staff was also super nice and friendly!!"
"SMALL CHICKEN CALIFORNIA is nothing special. Bland and skimpy! MOZZARELLA STICKS were just okay..Just like Arby's with a thick breading."
STEAK COMBO
Our Philly Cheesesteak is made with grilled USDA-choice steak, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions topped with melted provolone cheese and served on our signature toasted roll. This cheesesteak comes with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
$20.28
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Our Chicken California Cheesesteak features grilled all-white meat chicken and melted provolone cheese, topped with ranch dressing and served on our signature toasted roll. This cheesesteak comes with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
$15.64
SMALL CHICKEN CALIFORNIA
The Old School Cheesesteak comes loaded with extra grilled USDA-choice steak, Cheez Whiz®, and sautéed onions on a toasted roll.
$7.84
OLD SCHOOL CHEESESTEAK
Charleys handspun Shakes are made to order with soft serve vanilla ice cream and your choice of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Cookies & Cream. All shakes are made topped with whipped cream.
$18.22
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.3
(19k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 23 min
"This location is always hooking us up with extra wings/tenders. They always put the right amount of sauce! 6/5 stars if I could "
"The lemon pepper wings were seasoned perfectly. If u like your wings crispy then they were perfect for u. Me they were a little hard to eat but my guy loved them. Definitely were not skinny little wings meaty NOT fatty. Never had the little corn cobs before wish I would have ordered more!!"
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
$17.97
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
$14.3
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$14.09
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
$15.86
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.4
(2k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 25 min
"the BEST biscuits... chicken sandwich also perfect. mac and cheese was amazing. Way better than Chik fil a!!!!"
"I ordered the 20 piece family 20Pc Signature Chicken Family Meal and it was terrible. First off, my order included 4 large sides and I received 4 small sides. On top of that the rice was hard and undercooked. The chicken tasted like fish (maybe old oil). Biscuits were hard and inedible. Overall my food was terrible for the money I spent "
5Pc Handcrafted Tenders Combo
5 handcrafted tenders complemented by a side, drink and a buttermilk biscuit. Satisfying simplicity.
$16.76
4Pc Signature Chicken Combo
Four pieces of that signature chicken goodness served with a side, buttermilk biscuit and a drink. Plenty to savor.
$16.97
Biscuits
Freshly baked buttermilk biscuits, flaky on the outside and soft on the inside - a perfect pairing.
$3.05
3Pc Signature Chicken Combo
Three pieces of the signature chicken coupled with a tasty side, buttermilk biscuit and a drink. Satisfaction guaranteed.
$14.33
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.6
(6k+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 22 min
"These are among the best subs I've ever had...the texture, the quality of what goes into making them, the wonderful fresh bread, and the general flavors...all OUTSTANDING!!"
"i've always gotten wheat on my orders but that parmesan bread it's to die for ! vegetables are super fresh the portions can feed up to two with a regular size, only complaint is a slight sloppy execution but i do get a lot of toppings added but i will order again #favsubshop"
Chips
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$1.99
#13 The Original Italian
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$13.79
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$12.11
#8 Club Sub
Provolone and hamServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$13.68
Subway

Subway

4.1
(100+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 24 min
25% off on $25+
"Sandwich took forever to prepare, ordered Miss Vickie's® Salt & Vinegar (200 Cals) and got baked lays ... "
"It's cousins, nothing impressive. Much better than the one near the freeway on highland"
Black Forest Ham
Ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.68
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.3
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.38
Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$10.65
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

4.5
(2k+)
• Fast Food • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 21 min
"The Misty Freeze was delicious and the HEATH® BLIZZARD® Treat was loaded with Heath candies! The order was ready super fast and was not melted or anything when delivered. Will definitely order again."
"Glad I paid $7.50 each for 2 blizzards that were only filled 3/4 of the way. Used to get a whole cup worth back in the day. Guess I'll be taking my business to Culver's. They cheaper and fill their cups "
OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.27
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough BLIZZARD® Treat
Chocolate chip cookie dough, rich fudge blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.6
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cup BLIZZARD® Treat
REESE'S® Peanut Butter Cups® blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.63
Royal New York Cheesecake BLIZZARD® Treat
Cheesecake pieces and graham blended with creamy DQ® vanilla soft serve then filled with a perfectly paired strawberry topping center.
$7.8
KFC

KFC

4.1
(3k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 25 min
"We ordered the special offer 8 piece family dinner and a pot pie. All the food was very good. The deal came with 8 piece fried chicken and 8 tenders with 3 sides and biscuits. Nothing was overcooked it was perfect. We will definitely order again."
"Chicken was OLD and Cold! You can tell when its been sitting in a warmer for over 2 hours. Mashed potatoes same thing. They were prepared hours before ordering and gravy was dried up into the potatoes. Terrible for the money charged! 3 pc. Chicken Big Box"
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. (Cal.: 590)
$7.64
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. (Cal.: 140-540)
$5.99
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. (Cal.: 380-2340)
$16.42
Famous Bowl Combo
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. Includes a medium drink. (Cal.: 590-1020)
$9.99
A&W Restaurant

A&W Restaurant

4.6
(400+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 33 min
"This was my first time ordering from here! The Single Papa Burger Combo was pretty good, the Sriracha Cheese Curds were also good. Large Cheese Curds were decent, I prefer Culver's tbh. 3 Chicken Tender Combo was very good, the chicken was very crispy and well seasoned. The Coney Cheese Dog was surprisingly great as well. My favorite had to be the root beer cream freezes, so good!!"
"Didnt receive the Double Cheeseburger Combo or the Large Cheese Curds, but everything else was delicious! The Cheeseburger Kid's Meal was big, but the bottom bun was soggie (to be expected with delivery). So happy they're finally on DoorDash! Overall, won't let this experience stop us from ordering again!"
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo
This is a full 1/3 pound of 100% U.S. Beef, each juicy patty with its own slice of American cheese. Topped off with crispy hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles on a lightly toasted bun. Served with fries and a drink.
$16.61
Double Cheeseburger Combo
Two juicy 100% U.S. Beef patties with two slices of melted American cheese. Finished off with ketchup, mustard, and pickles on a lightly toasted bun…it doesn’t get better than this, served with fries and a drink.
$14.71
Cheese Curds
Our fun side. Real 100% Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese lightly breaded and golden-fried. Taste perfection.
$5.56
Double Papa Burger® Combo
Two juicy 100% U.S. Beef patties with two slices of melted American cheese. Finished off with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and our classic A&W Papa Sauce all on a lightly toasted bun…it doesn’t get better than this, served with fries and a drink.
$15.52
Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's

4.6
(300+)
• Sandwiches • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 22 min
"Everything was very good. It was a little short on the turkey, but overall the sandwich and potato salad were equally good! Will be ordering again"
"Everything tasted great, unfortunately we had to open a few to figure out what sandwich it was, because they were not marked."
#4 TURKEY TOM®
TURKEY, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$10.01
#9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB®
HAM, PROVOLONE, lettuce, tomato & mayo
$10.86
Dr Pepper®
Fountain or bottled diet coke
$2.97
#12 BEACH CLUB®
Brownie made with semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa and melted chocolate.
$10.94
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.4
(1k+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 30 min
"We were traveling through and stopped for the night ...pretty late. Surprised that a local eatery was open and delivering. We shared the Talkin Turkey (+ avocado) and the Giddy Up. the burt ends were not as tender as we like. but the bark and flavor was spot on! we both agreed that the turkey sandwich was the BOMB! I'll be dreaming of that one...😁 my wife said the cucumber salad was as good as hers. 😅 liked the flavor of the thick cut toast and even the interesting cut of the fries made for a better texture than most. great experience! passing through again soon. may have to plan this stop into the route. 👍👍"
"Not great. The Hot Mess Melt - Combo was ok. The onions rings sucked! The fries were good. The hot mess melt itself didn't look like the pics and was average. The kids meals were pathetic and not worth it. My kids also did not like them. It looks fancy but it's just Denny's and not worth the price!"
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.
$15.57
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.
$18.12
Hittin' Snooze Melt - Combo
Sausage, bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and American cheese on grilled sourdough bread with a maple spiced spread. Breakfast is ready whenever you are! Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$13.83
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.5
(1k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 30 min
"Temperature not good. Could have done better on the side order of onion rings. They tasted great but, the portion size was small. Had to warm up the burger. Portion size on burger was good and the taste is really good. The veggie burger is a great option for late night and you don't want the heaviness of meat. Would order again!"
"This the first time I've had an issue with this merchant I literally had a meat sandwich like it was way more meat than the bun then it was absolutely no American sauce on Double the Fun Burger my co worker said they Fire it Up Chicken Burger was hard"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$14.91
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$15.19
OREO® Milk Shake
Made with premium vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces. Topped with whipped cream.
$6.03
Mad for Mozza Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with American cheese and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on a brioche bun with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. It really is easy to be cheesy.
$15.18
Los Cantaritos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Los Cantaritos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

4.5
(15k+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 40 min
$5 off on $35+
Trending
"I order this every time I'm craving a steak burrito. The steak burrito is stuffed full of steak, jalapeño, onions, cilantro, and cheese. This meal is more than enough for two meals. It's well seasoned and delivers on flavor. I especially love the guacamole and salsa verde. There both always so fresh and the flavors are well balanced. Everything is delicious! I've never been disappointed!"
"Authentic Mexican! Genius to have two fried tortilla under the avocado Tostada! 1st Tostada I've eaten that didn't fall apart. Chile Rellenos con Queso very light batter, generous portion. Pico de gallo so fresh and perfect proportion of ingredients (many have too many onions). Guacamole creamy, yummy. Added pepper on top. Pricing medium to low compared to other Mexican restaurants around here and their portion sizes. First time ordering, moving to the top of my list!"
Taco
Single taco with you choice of meat and toppings. Mexican Style (onions and cilantro), American Style (cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream); When ordering please only select mexican or american style, if all toppings are wanted. Only individual toppings thant you would like.
$3.51
3 Taco Dinner
3 Tacos served with your choice of meat served with a side of Rice & Beans. Mexican style - onions and cilantro, American style - cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. When ordering please only select Mexican or American Style if ALL toppings are wanted. Only add individual toppings that you would like.
$15.74
Birria Quesadilla Dinner
3 Birria Quesadillas served with rice, beans and a side of cilantro, onions, limes and consome!
$14.74
Elote
Seasoned corn in a cup with Mayo, butter, Chile salt, cotija cheese!
$4
EL PUEBLITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

EL PUEBLITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 22 min
"Horchata is HUGE 100% bang for you buck! Very affordable amazing food and drink. I got ground beef taco dinner and I would definitely recommend 10/10!"
"I ordered multiple meals for my family. The Fajitas were great flavorful and a big portion. I love the Pozole and the fact it came with some hard shells to put in it. My husband ate the Enchilada Dinner and said it was good. Overall 10/10"
Taco Dinner
3 tacos of regular meat served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion & cilantro. Regular meats include: chicken/pollo, chorizo/ mexican sausage, pastor/bbq pork, and ground beef/picadillo . Additional charge for special tacos.
$14.42
Enchilada Dinner
3 enchiladas of your choice served with rice, beans and sour cream.
$14.33
Horchata
Please choose either our RED/PORK pozole OR our GREEN/CHICKEN pozole.
$4.01
Asada (Steak) Taco
Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole.
$3.11
Derangos Pizza Carry Out

Derangos Pizza Carry Out

4.5
(300+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 38 min
"Very good, prepared as asked, extra crispy and pie cut! Some places ignore your requests, but they delivered!"
"The pasta was not strained well. There was not enough sauce on the pasta. The meatballs barely had any meat in them. They were very smoushy and tasted mostly of cheese."
Thin Crust Cheese (Double) 16"
Our thick pan crust with a top crust.
$22.94
Thin Crust Cheese (Double) 14"
A thicker hand-tossed crust.
$19.11
Thin Crust Cheese (Double) 12"
Breaded mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini and onion rings.
$17.32
9" Pan Pizza Special
Each.
$10.14
Uptown Pub and Grill

Uptown Pub and Grill

4.1
(200+)
• American • Pubs
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 41 min
"best burgers in Racine definitely 5 + Stars will be back soon"
"GROSS!! Old, dried-out, burnt wings with barely any sauce. They just taste like dried char. Fries were way overcooked and bland...didn't even have salt, much less any seasoning. Nothing fresh received in my order so never again."
Wings
We take wings to another level. Our wings are fried to perfection and then tossed on the grill to add that little crisp and flavor your mouth will thank you for. Choice of Sweet Red Chili, Garlic Parm, BBQ, Lemon Pepper
$17.16
Cheesy Bacon Bombs
Stuffed with your choice of cheese. This gooey burger comes out with a molten center of cheese. Give it a minute before biting into it so you won't scald your tongue, then dive into it and enjoy!
$10
Stuffed Burgers
1/3rd lb burger grilled how you want it. Add as much as you like!
$13.85
Build your own Burgers
Again, hand wrapped and seasoned with parmesan, big!
$11.99
Waterfront Warehouse

Waterfront Warehouse

4.6
(400+)
• Comfort Food • Gastropubs
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 42 min
"They were new to DoorDash so I waited to review. They got it down tonight the Fried Goat Cheese Salad is a chefs kiss. Sooooo good and I called to make sure they didnt forget it the hostess was so nice. They forgot my goat cheese last time on my salad. But nailed it this time. The fries were still crispy and delish. The picture does it no justice we had already started digging in. Def recommend!"
"This place is one of the best restaurants ive ordered from on DoorDash.. These arent your normal Chicken Strips these are the best ones ive ever had in my life. The crust is crusty and packed with flavor and then the Chicken falls apart beautifully. I love mozzarella. Really do. The Caprese Salad is another go to if youre not super hungryand need something delicito tie ya over. ORRR get it with the Chicken Strips!!!"
Cheese Curds
A Wisconsin classic! Melty, breaded white cheddar cheese curds served with your choice of dipping sauce.
$10.14
Triple Chocolate Cake
A tasty mix of grilled chicken, cream cheese, chihuahua cheese, roasted corn, black beans, pico de gallo, and jalapenos. Wrapped inside a wonton and fried, served with a side of guacamole.
$6.79
Rigatoni Pasta
Corned beef, sauerkraut, chihuahua cheese, and thousand island dressing wrapped inside a crispy fried wonton wrapper. Served with a side of thousand island dressing.
$21.7
Single Stack Burger
Herb tortilla stuffed with smoked gouda and cheddar cheeses, ground chuck, chopped cherrywood smoked bacon, and habanero chipotle ranch. served with a side of sour cream and guacamole.
$16.54
Nathan's Famous

Nathan's Famous

4.0
(90+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 32 min
"The Philly was pretty good, I was surprised how large the box was in relation to the sandwich...."
"I've always through they were a god brand but the Philly Cheesesteak Combo was terrible the best thing was the onions and bread the meat tasted fake and was huge chunks. The New York Cheesecakewas warm and they say the strawberries come on the die but clearly they were on the top. It wasn't worth $30 or my sleep!"
New York Cheesecake
With Strawberry Topping on the side
$3.99
Chicken Tenders Combo
Crispy white meat fried chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce. Served with crinkle cut fries.
$13.86
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.
$18.05
Chili Cheese Dog
All Beef Hot Dog topped with chili and cheese sauce.
$6.99
Domino's

Domino's

4.6
(300+)
• Pizza • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 29 min
"my dinner tonight was delicious 😋 The whole meal was superb💯"
"wrong toppings on the small Build Your Own Pizzacame just ccheese barley any sauce on the Hot Buffalo Wings and the large Build Your Own Pizza was still dough in the mmiddle just horrible this time"
Build Your Own Pizza
A custom pizza made to order. Choose from any of our delicious crust styles, including Handmade Pan.
$14.47
Ultimate Pepperoni
Two layers of pepperoni sandwiched between provolone, Parmesan-Asiago and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella then sprinkled with oregano.
$18.98
MeatZZa
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and beef, all sandwiched between two layers of provolone and cheese made with 100% real mozzarella.
$18.77
Sprite®
Unique Lymon (lemon-lime) flavor, clear, clean and crisp with no caffeine.
$3.64

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