Food is an important part of the culture and melting pot of people found in the United States. Everyone can come together over a good meal. When you order any of the beloved staples below at an American restaurant, you’ll quickly see why most celebrations and events are planned around food.

5 Best-Loved Foods Found in American Restaurants

1. Steak

For meat eaters, it doesn’t get much better than a red, juicy steak. These dishes have been a favorite in American restaurants since their early days of being served at political beefsteak banquets and merchant chophouses in New York City in the early 19^th century. Most likely, the reason why so many of these early steakhouses are still around today is because few other foods offer the same level of flavor and tenderness found in every bite of a good cut of steak.

2. Cheeseburgers

When you want feel-good food, you can never go wrong with a cheeseburger, which is probably why the U.S. sells around 50 million each year. What’s not to love? You’ve got this chunk of beef right in the middle of your favorite condiments and vegetables with a little slice of dairy thrown in for good measure. If every sandwich was the delicious, you might not eat anything else.

3. French Fries

Starchy foods are a main source of energy in most people’s diets, and potatoes have long been one of the most popular. In fact, people loved potatoes so much, they sought out ways to make them easier to consume; thus, French fries were born. These chopped, seasoned, and fried potato slices taste great when eaten as a side or as a snack.  

4. Baked Potato

Next to French fries, baking a potato is America’s second favorite way to consume this vegetable. Throw it in the oven, and, an hour later, you have the best side item to eat with your steak. Or, if it’s big enough, you have a whole meal. Baked potatoes are so well loved you can even find restaurants that dedicate entire bars just to their toppings.

5. Fried Chicken

Although American households have been consuming fried chicken for well over a century, it’s probably Colonel Sanders who you have to thank for its widespread reception in commercial restaurants. Ever since, people can’t get enough, and now you can find these breaded and battered morsels in practically every form, including tenders, nuggets, and bites.

When you want to satisfy your taste buds with any of these dishes, visit an American restaurant that provides all of them. At Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Russellville, AR, their menu has something for everyone in the whole family. Stop by today to try one of their top-quality entrees. For more information about their selections, you can visit their website or call them at (479) 968-1757.