Best American Restaurants In London

With an impressive selection of brunch dishes, The Breakfast Club is a top choice if you're looking for delicious American food in the mornings. You should also take a trip to this joint if good cocktails are your thing, thanks to their selection of bloody Marys, mimosas and more. Check out the locations in London Bridge, Hoxton, Croydon and beyond, for delicious dishes that range from stacks of pancakes topped with berries and cream to eggs Benedict or chicken and waffles. 

Elaine's is a lively bar, restaurant and takeaway deli located in Holborn, inspired by New York. They specialise in classic cocktails such as a negroni or an Aperol spritz, to be enjoyed in a stylish space filled with elegant wooden furnishings and a marble-topped bar.

As for the menu, you can expect a delicious blend between American and London-based cuisines. Tuck into short rib ragout with dumplings, hot dogs topped with Swiss cheese, salt beef reubens and so much more.

Fancy a little entertainment? Something fun to do while you're hunkering down for macaroni cheese, burgers and some of the best cocktails in the business? Then it's time to go all out at All Star Lanes in Stratford, Holborn, Shepherd's Bush and Shoreditch, not only for the Americana food and the retro 50s vibe, but for the ultimate bowling experience too. Expect old-school murals and graffiti lining the walls, with diner-style booth seating and even luxury private karaoke booths for a little after-dinner singing.

Headed out and looking for one of the top American restaurants in London? There's no name better than Blues Kitchen. Heralded not only for their unique and quirky interiors, their restaurant is a space for Texan barbecue goodness like crocodile bites, macaroni cheese and serious rib action, all before headed to the dance floor for the ultimate blues bangers - with a regular lineup of live bands and DJ sets to enjoy. 

Looking for London's best American restaurants? Check out Britannia in London Bridge for a cracking evening of comfort eats, from Buffalo cauliflower wings to ribs dripping with barbecue glaze and loaded fries with melted nacho cheese. They even offer a US-inspired twist on the classic Sunday roast, featuring smoked meats, and you can pair your meals with whisky, classic cocktails or a bottle of beer.

Offering Southern hospitality in the heart of Haymarket, Americana is an independent South American restaurant and bar serving lip-smacking delights. Decked out with sculptures hanging from the ceilings, lush greenery, warm lighting, and plush pink seating with flashes of gold, this spot is famous for its hearty plates that highlight the rich food traditions of the South. Think cauliflower bites with a classic blue cheese sauce, flame-grilled pork belly coated in a sweet apple and chilli marmalade, or a delightful slow-cooked smoked lamb shoulder.

One of the biggest names on the American dining scene, Hard Rock Cafe have stripes and stars running through their veins. While you eye-up some of Hollywood's finest on the walls at their original venue in Mayfair, complete your experience with a Legendary steak burger, spicy shrimp or loaded nachos for the ultimate, moreish meal. You can get your hands on all kinds of enticing cocktails here too, with a dancefloor that comes to life later on thanks to live DJ sets.

Belushi's combines two of our favourite things - live sport and mouthwatering American eats. Their London Bridge location promise two floors filled with HD screens, rock 'n' roll decor and a stage for live music, as well as their Dugout caves for private screenings. They serve two for one cocktails between 4 and 7pm on weekdays, alongside a menu that includes Buffalo chicken pizzas, barbecue melt burgers, pulled jackfruit quesadillas and much more. Not in the area? Check out their Camden or Shepherd's Bush venues instead.

Harlem is the New York-inspired restaurant that's sorting you any day of time of the week, situated in Kingston. This warehouse-style space is an eclectic mix of exposed brick walls, colourful decor and extravagant chandeliers, with TV screens in every corner to cater to sports fans. From brunches of rostis and pancakes to dinners spanning the likes of parms, pizza, steak and burgers, this place has got Italian-American comfort food covered. To top it all off, there's a whole load of classic cocktails on offer - we're talking negronis, Hugo spritz or a Manhattan.

If you're craving some seriously good BBQ food, you don't need to book a flight to Memphis. Hop on the train to Camden, where Porky's offers deliciously deep-fried, juicy southern-fried chicken or 18-hour hickory smoked pulled pork, alongside whisky by the glass and a rock 'n' roll playlist to boot. This venue is located right opposite the iconic Stables Market, filled with musical memorabilia, wooden furnishings and a well-stocked bar.

Looking for an American diner in London's Covent Garden? Then Bodeans BBQ might be just the thing for you, with traditional leather booths to sit in and Midwestern-inspired decor. Get the feel of an authentic Kansas City barbecue with a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked meats, from sumptuous pulled pork to tender brisket and juicy ribs. Topping it all off, the bar offers a selection of craft cocktails and local beers, with happy hours running from both 12 to 5pm and 8 'til 10pm Monday to Thursday - as well as all day on Sundays. What's more, they've got venues in Soho and Tower Hill too.

Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que Soho is absolutely killing it with its American-style menu of mouthwatering munch. Sink your teeth into succulent ribs, brisket, burgers or wings, all of which is slow-roasted over aromatic hickory wood. Wash down your meal with cocktails and beers, with a particular focus on margaritas thanks to the 17 different types of tequila on offer. Not in the area? They've also got a sister site in Shoreditch.

TGI Fridays Leicester Square is the ultimate of American chain restaurants in London, thanks to burgers, hot dogs, grills and wings - so basically all the comfort food. Their dishes are accompanied by two for one cocktails like a bubblegum daquiri or the colourful Purple Rain. Check out this laid-back spot for a chilled meal with friends, or even a bottomless brunch for just £29.95 per person.

One of the best American restaurants in Central London, Maxwell's Bar & Grill has been whipping up US-inspired eats in the heart of Covent Garden since 1972. This welcoming venue is fitted with plenty of diner-style leather booths, where you can enjoy an all-American menu of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, red hot chilli burgers, New York-style Buffalo wings and more, with a cracking choice of indulgent milkshakes to match -including the toffee apple freakshake.

If authentic American deli food would really tickle your pickle, then Gerry's Hot Subs is calling your name from the vibrant heart of Exmouth Market. From the founder of Bodean's and its renowned Kansas City-style BBQ, this is an independently-owned venture and lifelong passion project, bringing the hearty flavours of true American food to others. Think the best Philly cheesesteak in London, beef pastrami Reuben, classic poutine and everything else hoagie related.

Popular up and down the UK, BrewDog is a staple for high-quality American eats. Their locations include Shoreditch, Camden, Soho and many more, with over 20 different taps of craft beer to choose from at each one. You'll often find pool tables or shuffleboard at their venues for a little added entertainment, with cool neon signs and simple wooden furnishings creating a trendy, laidback vibe. As for the menu? Feast on everything from Buffalo loaded fries to quinoa-crusted pumpkin burgers - with 50% of the menu being plant-based.

If there's two cuisines that go hand-in-hand perfectly, it's Italian and American. These tasty hotspots are popping up all over the city, with names like Alley Cats, Carlotta and Grasso making our list. With a large influence from New York, you can expect 14-inch pizzas, candied bacon, mountains of meatballs and creamy spaghetti dishes from these restaurants, alongside all kinds of over-the-top desserts.

With venues in Islington, East Dulwich, Oxford Circus and beyond, MEATLiquor is a firm favourite for some of the best American food in London restaurants. As the name suggests, these guys are all about top quality meat-based dishes, from chilli cheese hot dogs to double patty beef burgers and Buffalo wings. However, they also offer an entire plant-based menu of vegan alternatives to the classics, with prices starting from as little as £7.75.

Serving up some of the best American fast food in London, Bleecker specialises in New York-inspired burgers made from rare-breed, 45 day dry-aged beef - which secured them top place in the National Burger of the Year Awards for 2024. They've got locations in Victoria, Spitalfields, Bermondsey and beyond, with prices starting from as little as £8.95. To complete your meal? Try one of their indulgent milkshakes.

Though the location of a refurbished Victorian public toilet is decidedly English, the food at Joe Public is New York all over. This tiny pizza joint by Clapham Common station is slinging out 20-inch pies by the slice, with plenty of fresh, seasonal toppings to choose from - such as pine nuts, roasted lamb or gorgonzola. There are 14 diner-style seats in the intimate venue, with takeaway available too.

Transport yourself back to 1950s America with a trip to Electric Diner, where red leather booths, tiled floors and wooden tables reign supreme. Expect a cracking soundtrack of old-school tunes while you eat, with US classic like baby back ribs, Buffalo chicken burgers and cobb salads making up the menu. And if you're watching a film at the Electric Cinema next door, you can enjoy 50% off your meal between 4 and 9pm Monday to Thursday.