UPDATE: New Jersey's BEST Restaurant For Authentic American Food

Best Authentic American Food In America

What is "American Food"? What comes to mind when we say "American Food"? Honestly, I think of the foods our parents cooked for us as we grew up. Pot Roast, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, Chicken, Burgers, Steak and Potato, Chicken Pot Pie, etc.

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It sounds like a great list of "comfort food" that is on my best American food list. Let's explore the best in the nation and our choice for the Garden State.

According to an article from Lovefood, they have compiled a list of the BEST spots for authentic American food. They have the pick for New Jersey and it's an iconic Jersey restaurant it's a traditional Jersey diner.

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According to Lovefood, the selection for New Jersey is a famous Jersey diner. Tops Diner in Newark was selected as having the best American food. "Consistently named among the most loved in the country, Tops Diner is a New Jersey icon. Serving absolutely huge portions of all-American classics from the early hours to very late at night, the diner's food is simply faultless. Top menu picks include lobster mac 'n' cheese, French toast, buttermilk pancakes, and chicken and waffles for those brave enough to take on the huge plate."

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Let us know where you go for the best "American" food. Give us suggestions for some great restaurants here in New Jersey and while you're at it let us know what your favorite dishes are at these eateries so we know what to order if we check them out. Enjoy yum!

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