Best North American Restaurants - Glasgow

Welcome back! In my final blog post, I will be exploring some of the best North American eateries in Glasgow. These affordable, independent restaurants are most definitely worth a visit! 

 

Thundercat Pub & Diner is situated on Miller Street in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre. This restaurant serves up American staples, in the form of both hearty meals and delicious cocktails. The diner, which is nestled underground, just off of Argyle Street, has a vibrant atmosphere. With, neon signs & lightning bolts decorating the walls and diner style booths and high tables filling the room. 


This image is of the food in Thundercat, an independent and affordable American restaurant in Glasgow
The food here is most definitely the star of the show! Thundercat specialises in deep dish pizza pies, but also has a wide selection of burgers, dogs & sandwiches. The variety of chips, tater tots and mac & cheese flavours are the perfect accompaniment to any of the meals. The small plates are also a must try! With interesting choices, such as deep-fried pickles and lasagne bites.



Thundercat offer a great twist on the classic cocktail with their hard shakes, made with ice-cream, milk & two shots of booze. With many flavours on offer, including Bailey’s & Nutella, Apple Pie, and Solero (a twist on the classic ice lolly). 



Buck’s Bar is an American style restaurant, which specialises in chicken, liquor & rock ‘n’ roll. The eatery is situated on Trongate, at the bottom of Argyle Street in Glasgow. The interior is fitted out with wood panel walls and classic red leather booths, with a large outdoor seating area which is popular in the summer months. 


This image is of the food in Buck's Bar, an independent and affordable American restaurant in Glasgow


This restaurant has blown up on social media for its enormous portion sizes, reminiscent of those you may receive in the States. The menu consists of multiple fried chicken variations including, burgers, waffles & salads. As well as this, the eatery offers chicken wings and wide selection of vegetarian chicken alternatives. The desserts here a must try! With staple American dishes on offer, such as vanilla cheesecake, lemon meringue pie & red velvet cake.

 



These lively restaurants definitely offer a taste of the States, at an affordable price, in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre.  

Location: Glasgow, UK

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