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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Quincy

Tavern in The Square

Tavern in The Square

4.8
(600+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 33 min
"TTS never disappoints and their portions are amazing for the price. I'm addicted to this Southwest Steak Salad"
"Everything was well packaged; and secure! Portion sizes bigger than price would indicate. Cornflake Fried Chicken Tenders were great, and the Parmesan garlic sauce was excellent. Korean Crispy Chicken was HUGE and very tasty! Kid Stk Tips were cooked perfect and fresh; probably best kids menu tips I've seen! Definitely will return when in the area again!"
Cornflake Fried Chicken Tenders
[GF] your choice of honey sriracha, buffalo, parmesan garlic, bang bang or plain
$15.8
Tavern Burger
[GF] toasted roll, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce (gluten free roll available +2)
$18.23
Steak & Cheese Crunch Melt
caramelized onions, melty cheese, pico de gallo, pepperoncini aioli, crispy flour tortilla, jalapeno ranch dipper (not available gluten free)
$17.7
Bayou Chicken Pasta
[GF] spicy blackened chicken, sweet corn, jalapeño, bacon, parmesan cream (substitute GF pasta for +2)
$21.13
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.0
(16k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 47 min
"I have never been more blessed to let those crispy lemon pepper tenders touch my tonsils and imma be back to come get those wings in all different flavors the Simply Lemonade® touched my soul in ways I can't explain. 10 out of 10 costumer service I love wingstop"
"They gave me little slivers of chicken, barely a nugget and called it a wing. Some of the pieces were terrible quality and the fries were barely cooked, unseasoned and the cheese sauce didn’t seem fresh. "
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. Feeds 4
$21.54
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
$23.7
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
$17.18
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$18.79
McDonald's

McDonald's

4.2
(11k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 30 min
"always get my orders right and food is hot and fresh. best mcdonald's to order from!!. made exactly the way i ask and the frozen drink arrive unmelted and food isn't cold. "
"The shakes are always thick and perfect. And the burgers are always hot and perfectly made."
French Fries
McDonald's World Famous Fries® made with premium potatoes. Crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
$5.44
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets®
Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets with your favorite dipping sauces.
$7.35
McChicken®
It’s a classic for a reason. Savor the satisfying crunch of our juicy chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce and just the right amount of creamy mayonnaise, all served on a perfectly toasted bun.
$4.16
2 Cheeseburger Meal
2 simple, satisfying classic McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, served with our World Famous Fries® and your choice of a medium McDonald’s soft drink.
$11.73
Burger King

Burger King

4.1
(5k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 17 min
"I think they should stick to breakfast during breakfast hours and lunch or dinner during the afternoon hours because by the wayy food looked and tasted the cook clearly didn't want to do it. French Fries tasted like nothing. ordered BK Bacon King Sandwich Meal and it only had one tiny strip of bacon and tons of mayo"
"Fast service, and the freshest, hottest food I have received on DoorDash from any place I’ve ordered from EVER ! "
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.
$4.59
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$8.42
Whopper Meal
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.
$16.07
Bacon King Meal
Two 1/4 lb* flame-grilled beef patties with crispy bacon, melted American cheese, ketchup, and creamy mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$18.69
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 33 min
"Tastes great! Definitely recommend this location vs over other fast casual places (eg Chili's). They care about flavor here, packaging is decent (could use a full seal on the bag itself for DoorDash), and it tastes great! Ordered the bacon cheeseburger wonton tacos (amazing, delightfully crispy shell and rich flavors), the chili lime chicken (chicken was cooked beautifully, not dry at all), and the chicken parmesan fettuccini (also amazing)."
"portion size is not worth the price and for Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders it sorely lacks cheese, seasoning, and overall appearance. The Tenders were the size of my fingers and the dish just felt so underwhelming for 18 dollars and Im left with an empty stomach. The Boneless Wings were average but felt overpriced and also dont count on the staff saucing your wings the sauce is gonna be on the side. Definitely not ordering again."
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$15.99
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
$19.82
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.
$19.89
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$11.09
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.3
(6k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 15 min
"boneless wings are awesome. got the hot version. sauce is great with texture to it. the bayou Buffalo sauce is also very good."
"Most importantly, the food they give you is fantastic. The chicken sandwiches on the buy one get one deal are an amazing value. You get this huge fried chicken breast in the sandwich, which is perfectly cooked, juicy throughout. The tenders and wings are also amazing. The only knock is when they are out of fries. I appreciate that they did their best and replaced my two orders of large fries with a large order of mac and cheese and a large order of mashed potatoes, but it was a let down. Still, Popeyes is the best fast food fried chicken you can find, far superior to all of their competitors. Their specials are also a pretty good value, and they frequently have them."
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and classic mayo.
$7.42
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and spicy mayo.
$7.32
4Pc Signature Chicken
5 pieces of our famous chicken tenders marinated in mouthwatering Louisiana herbs and seasonings then hand battered and breaded in our crunchy southern coating. Fried until golden brown. Includes dipping sauce.
$14.58
5Pc Tenders Combo
Warm buttermilk biscuit.
$16.85
Drifters Kitchen & Bar

Drifters Kitchen & Bar

4.3
(100+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 24 min
"The cheesesteak and the chopped chicken might've been two of may favorite sandwiches ever! So much flavor in every bite! Came with fries and they were nice and crispy too!"
"The burger was probably one of the best I've ever had! Fries stayed crispy even in the Togo containers. Dirfters Drifters Chicken Sandwichn was crispy and very juicy. Will be back"
Drifter Burger
Two 4oz smash patties, drifters sauce, lettuce, american, grilled onion, house pickles, sesame seed bun.
$22.95
Wings
calabrian chili glaze, wildflower honey, fried garlic, chive, green goddess ranch
$18.42
Fried Chicken Sandwich
crispy chicken thigh, pickles, red cabbage on brioche - honey mustard or sweet chili style and served with fries
$22.7
Beignets
fried dough, powdered sugar, dolce de leche
$16.98
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.0
(2k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 19 min
"Love my Quesadilla and Crunchy Taco Supreme but where are the nacho fries??? Those are del and need to be back on the menu! "
"Taste is good, but the tacos are very thin, with very little meat, lettuce, tomato, or cheese. This is not how the Taco Bell tacos were i the 80's, 90's, Or even the early 2000's. Very sad! 2 tacos used to fill you up, now 4 still leave you hungry. I bought the 12 pack, so for $3.33 per taco through Door Dash, you would think they could do better! "
Crunchwrap Supreme
530 cal.
$8.38
Quesadilla
Three-cheese blend and a creamy jalapeño sauce all folded in a freshly grilled tortilla. 460-510 cal
$8.18
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
A warm flatbread layered with three-cheese blend and wrapped around a crunchy taco filled with seasoned beef, spicy ranch sauce, crispy lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.
$7.89
Crunchwrap Supreme Combo with Taco
Seasoned ground beef, crisp shredded lettuce and real cheddar cheese in a shell made from nacho cheese, cool ranch® or fiery doritos® chips. make it supreme, with reduced-fat sour cream and diced ripe tomatoes for an additional charge. 170-190 cal.
$13.24
Qdoba Mexican Eats

Qdoba Mexican Eats

4.5
(6k+)
• Burritos • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 25 min
"I order a lot from Qdoba its actually one of my favorite places but tonight the steak was burnt the rice was hard and my sons burrito looked like a soft taco, very little rice or steak but he said his steak tasted burnt."
"First time having Qdoba we ordered three Create Your Own Burrito and OMG so flavorful so good ingredients were fresh the portion was amazing as well I will definitely be ordering again."
Create Your Own Bowl
Choice of protein, rice, beans, flavorful salsas, sauces, and toppings. Top it with guac and queso at no extra cost. [Cal 310-330]
$15.31
Create Your Own Burrito
Choice of protein, rice, beans, flavorful salsas, sauces, and toppings in a warm tortilla. Top it with guac and queso at no extra cost. [Cal 590-640]
$15.01
3-Cheese Queso & Chips
Our signature 3-Cheese Queso, served with freshly fried tortilla chips seasoned with salt and lime. [Cal 940]
$7.69
Create Your Own Quesadilla
Choice of protein, flavorful salsas, sauces and toppings, served in a grilled tortilla. Cheese included. Served with hand-crafted guacamole and sour cream. Add queso at no extra cost. [Cal 820-840]
$14.36
Shaking Crab

Shaking Crab

4.3
(300+)
• Seafood • Crab
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 19 min
"So yummy!! The best seafood I have had in a long time!"
"i love crab. it's one of my top 3 foods. so, i order the Snow Crab Legs as one does. i was so excited because it smelled so delicious... but that was about as good as it was. mind you, i'm originally from the south and seafood in florida hits every time. however, here are my complaints: the sauce was very bitter. i'm a big fan of cajun style crab boils but i guess my expectations were too high. the crab itself had a dry texture and seemingly was overcooked. i love opening a crab leg to juicy meat but this crab meat was just exceedingly dry. and don't get me started on the portion size. i received one cluster, a leg with a cracked open claw that the meat was disheveled (it looked like rice), and a singular cracked open claw with no meat. i'm no karen and i'm easily pleased when it comes to crab but this was just... not good. i will not be ordering from here again to save my wallet and my tastebuds the disappointment."
Deep Ocean
Snow Crab, Lobster Tail, and Shrimp served in your choice of house sauce with corn and potatoes.
$67.09
Snow Crab Legs
Our most popular boil offering, snow crab is named for it’s snowy white color when cooked and boasts a sweet, subtly briny flavor. The texture is firm and fibrous, easily shredding into pieces.
$48.71
Jumbo Shaker
Double Snow Crab Legs with Head On Shrimp served with your choice of house sauce.
$63.96
Easy-Peel Shrimp
These easy peel shrimp are de-veined and have the back of their shells open. More Flavor, Less Mess.
$31.13
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.5
(2k+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 44 min
"It was my first time trying this place, I've sent plenty of adds but we don't have one where I live. I was hesitant getting the two sliders meal cause I felt like I wanted more but it was plenty. It was more like two whole chicken sandwiches, the spice and flavor were on point. The hot Dave's Hot Mozz 1 Piece was really good as well. For being a late night order the food was very fresh, would recommend to anybody"
"Great, flavorful chicken with very good portions! The Dav's #4: 1 Slider with Fries was a solid choice!"
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.44
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$17.04
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$12.5
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.71
The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys

4.7
(1k+)
• Halal • Gyro
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 45 min
"The Regular Platter BOMB! You wont be disappointed . Meats season to perfection. Veggies fresh and crisp! My 1st time and it wont be my last! Food is delicious. "
"Food is always consistent. Special orders are NOT as problem. The amount of food in a small plate perfect. Fresh lettuce and tomatoes YUM as well as everything looks well presented in a to go container. I would order this again and again. Thank you for making it easy for those with special eating needs"
Regular Platter
Served with any available protein of your choice, rice, lettuce, and tomatoes along with your choice of toppings and our famous white and hot sauce. Calories 876 - 1355 Allergens: Gliadin, Soy, Mustard, Sesame
$15.95
Small Platter
Served with any available protein of your choice, rice, lettuce, and tomatoes along with your choice of toppings and our famous white and hot sauce. Calories 623 - 1205 Allergens: Gliadin, Soy, Mustard, Sesame
$14.76
Sandwich
Warm pita bread filled with any available protein of your choice. We add lettuce, tomatoes, and your choice of toppings and top it off with our famous white and hot sauce. Calories 571- 873 Allergens: Gliadin, Soy, Mustard, Sesame
$13.03
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$3.48
Subway

Subway

4.3
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 34 min
"The #6 The Boss and the #15 Titan Turkey always hit the spot! "
"Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich was very delicious and the "Buy One Get One Free" offer was the icing on the cake"
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.26
Steak Philly
Juicy Steak, American cheese, mayo, peppers & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$16.7
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$14.5
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.5
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4.0
(15k+)
• Mexican • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 45 min
"i've almost everything from here. the tacos are really good, you'd be surprised how flavorful and good the quesadillas are. the burritos are amazing of course. and then the bowls are amazing, great amount of food for it's price, and everything always taste fresh. one of my go to spots."
"Quesadilla and the Burrito Bowl Very disappointed with my order from Chipotle. The food was completely bland, as if no seasoning or fresh ingredients were used. The meat and vegetables felt like they were far from top quality. Overall, definitely not worth the money—I expected much better"
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$15.22
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$15.65
Chips
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$2.71
Chips & Queso Blanco
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$6.47
Wings Over

Wings Over

4.2
(28k+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 65 min
"The buffalo chicken wrap is really good. Big portions and for doordash prices it's a good deal. The food came very quickly and was packaged well. "
"The taste and portions had me so surprised, the size of the pieces were bigger than I expected! I loved the taste the chicken came with a will serving of sauce, and the ranch was perfect form the amount to the taste!"
6 Tender Pack
6 Tenders with up to 2 flavors, 1 dip, and a side 1160 - 2630 cal
$21.66
4 Tender Pack
4 Tenders with 1 flavor, 1 dip, and a side 830 - 2070 cal
$17.82
10 Wing Pack
10 Wings with up to 2 flavors, 1 dip, and a side 890 - 2360 cal
$25.04
12 Boneless Wing Pack
12 Boneless Wings with up to 2 flavors, 1 dip, and a side 1210 - 2360 cal
$19.92
KFC

KFC

4.2
(3k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 22 min
"3 piece big box 3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal was hot and filled me up."
"Fries were cold and not a full order. chicken sandwich was covered in honey inconsistency in flavor. Soda had no ice and flat."
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
$16.85
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. Cal.: 590
$8.4
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Cal.: 140-540
$5.63
8 pc. Nuggets
8 juicy, hand-breaded Original Recipe chicken nuggets. Cal.: 360-530
$7.63
Shah's Halal Food

Shah's Halal Food

4.5
(3k+)
• Halal • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 33 min
"Man that was delicious the Chicken Cheesesteak w/ choice of side, the cheesesteak was decent size and the sauces inside were good, the pakora chips were crispy and there were loads"
"Genuinely one of the best things I've ever tasted. So much food for the price. Truly lovely. I'd buy this everyday. The chicken over rice bowl is really good and the vegetables were so fresh. Love shahs even though I only had it for the first time"
Special Platter
Create your perfect platter—choose your protein, base, fresh toppings, and sauces just the way you like it.
$19.23
Chicken over Rice
A delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and grilled to perfection served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.46
Golden Shahwarma
Our signature shawarma, created in collaboration with The Golden Balance, served with creamy toum sauce, hint of hot sauce and pickles.
$13.93
Combo over rice (cont beef)
Delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and ground Beef & Lamb mixed with finest herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.41
Dumpling Kitchen

Dumpling Kitchen

4.3
(1k+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 32 min
"The Beef Wok Tossed Flat Noodles are definitely a favorite! Great flavor, very filling, and they dont skimp on the bean sprouts! I do not rec reheating the noodles, they turned to mush. The Steamed Shrimp Dumpling(8)were made perfectly and are also very flavorful, you dont even need a sauce."
"This is my first time ordering from here (Jan 11th 2025.) Delivery arrived quickly, and my food was still hot. The flavors and textures of food are perfect. I appreciate the high-quality recyclable container my General Gau's Chicken came in. The portion size of the Scallion Pancake and General Gau's Chicken seemed too small for the amount I paid compared to other local Chinese food places. Especially the General Gau's Chicken seemed too small. It also didn't come with any extra sauce. I'm used to, and prefer, when they plate the General Gau's Chicken in it's own container smothered in sauce and broccoli, and put a small white rice box on the side to mix into the chicken yourself . This plating seems more like a special. I have waaay too much white rice and not enough chicken, sauce, or broccoli! Otherwise, everything is delicious 😋"
C23.Appetizer Choose Three
Creamy filled cheese, perfectly crisped for a delightful appetizer experience.
$17.02
Crab Rangoon
Crispy golden potstickers, crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, utterly satisfying!
$8.94
Shanghai Style Pan Fried Dumpling
Hot & Spicy. Come with pork fried rice, substitute 1.00 for vegetable or chicken fried rice,substitute 2.00 for beef or shrimp fried rice.
$11.09
C13.General Tso's Chicken,Beef Teriyaki
Crispy scallion pancake, a savory delight with layers of green onions, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
$17.7

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