While the roller coasters and theme parks of Northwest Ohio bring a proliferation of familiar family-friendly national chains, the area is also home to very distinctive dining establishments that have crossed over from neighborhood hangouts to classic establishments - a treat for any traveler. Oh, and there's chocolate! And ice cream!
Located inside one of Ohio’s largest waterpark resorts, Gitchigoomi Grill echoes the rustic Northwoods theme of Great Wolf Lodge. American fare, a comfortable ambiance and family-friendly prices make this Sandusky eatery the place to be when staying in – or passing through – Ohio.… Learn More
It’s not often we include a larger chain in a list like this - Damon’s Grill has more than 80 locations worldwide. But in Sandusky it’s fitting: part excitement, part casual relaxation, Damon’s settles nicely into the endless family playground that is Sandusky, Ohio. Learn More
If you’re Greek, partly Greek or if you’re like everybody else and just want to be Greek, this is the Toledo restaurant for you. If you have any doubts about its authenticity, just check the menu: the Athenian Feast and the Athenian Delight dessert are just the start. Learn More
Along with the charm and architecture of Toledo’s Uptown Adams Street area, Manhattan’s gives you a taste of - well, Manhattan - in both its food and its entertainment. It’s not just the handpainted mural inside; it’s the infusion of real New York culture imported from… Learn More
This is the difference between a burger bar and a classic hangout: a historical past. This Toledo restaurant was opened in honor of Charles W. “Doc” Watson, whose 45-year history in Toledo included a great love of Flavorful Foods and Spirits. It doesn’t hurt that Doc’s… Learn More
This place has everything: a secret family recipe dating back to 1936. A stated formula for success that includes elements such as “tradition” and “family values.” Even a matriarch named Mamma Loccoco. How could this pizza not be great? Learn More
Some people (you know who you are) are ravenous about chocolate. It simply wouldn’t do to go on a Sandusky family vacation without it. Fortunately, there’s a shop - or shoppe - here that sympathizes with your passion. In fact, Neumeister’s has been an area chocolatier it… Learn More
Known for its delicious surf and turf and upscale atmosphere, Axel and Harry’s Waterfront Restaurant and Grille is perched on the edge of the Southern Bass Island in charming Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Learn More
Once upon a time there was a boat builder named Bernard Lyman who relocated his business to Sandusky from Cleveland. People who know about building boats know what clinker-building is, and they regard Lyman as a legend. People who don’t necessarily know this can still eat… Learn More
Wisconsin might claim to be America’s dairy land, but Toft’s popular ice cream products could bring that title to Ohio. For over 100 years Toft’s - a.k.a. Toft Dairy, Inc. - has been producing grade-A dairy products, and that’s just one of the secrets they use to create… Learn More
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