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The best American in Prospect Heights

14 American places in Prospect Heights, ranked on one scale — 10 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Leland Eating and Drinking House is first here (91), Lowerline second (90). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 93% of the list. The dishes that keep coming up are mac and cheese, pancakes and nachos.

14 places · 10 with a Sweet Score

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Leland Eating and Drinking HouseTop 10%

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Upper quarter of Kings County — 720 ratings behind it.

91Sweet Score720 ratings
2Rank

LowerlineTop 10%

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Upper quarter of Kings County — 668 ratings behind it.

90Sweet Score668 ratings
3Rank

The Vaux SocialLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

69Sweet Score77 ratings
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Tom’s RestaurantLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

63Sweet Score2,734 ratings
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Cheryl's Global SoulLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

63Sweet Score1,654 ratings
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Burrito Bar & KitchenLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · Mexican · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

62Sweet Score2,777 ratings
7Rank

No. 7 RestaurantLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

58Sweet Score393 ratings
8Rank

Sweet ChickLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

54Sweet Score3,109 ratings
9Rank

Shane's BrooklynLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

53Sweet Score1,352 ratings
10Rank

Poké Tiky BarLocal favorite

Prospect Heights · Asian · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in Kings County.

53Sweet Score220 ratings

Wing Wagon

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet363 ratings

Branded Saloon

Prospect Heights · Bar & Grill · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet595 ratings

Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue

Prospect Heights · BBQ · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet1,787 ratings

Brooklyn Wing Company

Prospect Heights · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet14 ratings

That’s all 14 of them ✦

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American in Prospect Heights, briefly

What is the best American in Prospect Heights?

Leland Eating and Drinking House currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 91, built on 720 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many American places are there in Prospect Heights?

We track 14. 10 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does American cost in Prospect Heights?

The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 93% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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