Proud to be an American (restaurant). Or not.

Rachel’s American Bistro

A charming place to grab a pre-theater dinner that strives to be “almost like Grandma’s cottage,” according to manager Jefferson Tucker.

Proud to be an American?
The menu at Rachel’s American Bistro (608 Ninth Ave.) is a combo of classic American dishes and inventive fare like a puff pastry Napoleon of smoked salmon, spinach and brie. Rachel’s puts a little twist on down-home favorites like the portobello mushroom gravy that complements their meatloaf. And the homemade apple pie is a proper meal-capper for diners seeking full Americana immersion.

Spangled-star rating: 4
Major props for apple pie—the leviathan of classic American cuisine.