London’s Best American Restaurants

Discover London’s finest American dining experiences with London Best Eats. This is your go-to guide for top food spots, from hidden gems to iconic restaurants.

11 of the best American restaurants in London

Black Cactus BBQ

  • 4.5
  • £26+
  • American
  • Walthamstow

At its core: Award-winning Texas-style BBQ using time-honored techniques, live fire, and offset smokers.

CRUMB

  • 4.6
  • £5+
  • American
  • Islington

At its core: NYC-style vegan cookies and coffee served from a compact hatch in Islington.

Smash N' Slide

  • 4.9
  • £10+
  • American
  • Northolt

At its core: Premium smash burgers and gourmet loaded fries served from a food truck.

Bleecker Burger London Bridge

  • 4.6
  • £10+
  • American
  • London Bridge
  • National Burger of the Year 2024

At its core: Award-winning burgers made with rare-breed, grass-fed beef that's dry-aged for 40 days.

Poor Boys

  • 4.5
  • £20+
  • American
  • Kingston upon Thames

At its core: New Orleans-inspired eatery specializing in Po' Boy sandwiches and Southern Louisiana cuisine.

Smokestak

  • 4.5
  • £30+
  • American
  • Shoreditch
  • MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

At its core: A smoker and grill-focused barbecue restaurant specializing in slow-cooked meats with a rustic industrial atmosphere.

Black Bear Burger

  • 4.6
  • £20+
  • American
  • Clerkenwell
  • 2025 National Burger of the Year - Double Miso Bacon

At its core: High-quality, dry-aged British beef burgers with house-made sauces and sides.

Detroit Pizza London

  • 4.7
  • £10+
  • American
  • Spitalfields
  • Top 10 New Restaurants of 2022 - The Londonist
  • Best New Restaurants of 2022 - Infatuation London

At its core: Authentic Detroit-style deep dish pizza with crispy cheese crust and fluffy center, baked in blue steel pans.

Burger Nine

  • 4.9
  • £10+
  • American
  • Peckham

At its core: Gourmet smash burgers with perfectly caramelized crusts and juicy interiors.

Jupiter Burger

  • 4.8
  • £10+
  • American
  • Hackney

At its core: California-inspired smashburger joint with In-N-Out vibes in a retro space-age setting.

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