Food is incredible! You can't find quality like that in this area...believe me, I've tried! The restaurant far surpasses it's environment in the Clarion. They are doing a great job to clean up the 77/Carowinds corridor, though they have a ways to go as it's been neglected for so long. Don't be put off by the parking lot that still needs to be redone as you will be sorry you passed on trying American Cafe. Take note that it's inside the Clarion (which is open but still has some ongoing renovations) behind Culvers restaurant. American Cafe is very clean and welcoming and the staff has been great the few times I've been there. Please go by and give them a try as we need to support local places like this so they stick around...especially with such good food and very reasonable prices. From my understanding almost all of their food is homemade and they purchase their ingredients locally...huge plus!