Must-see restaurants in Ohio

  • Golden Jersey Inn

    Ohio

    This is the more formal of the two restaurants at Young's dairy farm, serving dishes like buttermilk chicken and gravy-kissed meatloaf in a high-ceiling,…

  • Schmidt's

    Ohio

    In German Village, shovel in Old Country staples like sausage and schnitzel, but save room for the whopping half-pound cream puffs. Oompah bands play…

  • Presti's Bakery

    Cleveland

    Try big, sunny Presti's for its popular sandwiches and divine pastries. It's a neighborhood favorite where older Italians meet and gab.

  • Mikey's Late Night Slice

    Ohio

    When hunger strikes in the wee hours, Mikey’s knows what you need: a slice of ‘spicy-ass pepperoni’ (with chili sauce) or maybe the Cheezus (American…

  • Ridge Inn Restaurant

    Ohio

    Stop by this funky little restaurant in Laurelville for Jo’s famous melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Oh, and for the Hot Mess, a mix of eggs, biscuit,…

  • Millstone BBQ

    Ohio

    The Southern-style barbecue here isn’t going to change your life, but it’s good enough to satisfy hungry carnivores. Neon beer signs glow on the walls,…

  • Superior Pho

    Cleveland

    The name doesn't lie – it's the best pho in town, where Cleveland foodies go to get their fix. It's nothing fancy, just a couple of plain rooms filled…

  • Ha Ha Pizza

    Ohio

    Ha Ha is a longstanding Yellow Springs tradition for pizza. Its claim to fame is its organic whole wheat crust. Grab a booth in the no-frills room and…

  • Fisher's Cafe

    Ohio

    Burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and other spins on pub grub – plus a good beer menu – are the name of the game at this bar-cum-restaurant. There's a nice…

  • Village Pump

    Ohio

    Grab a table or a stool at the bar in this old-school tavern, a good spot to tuck into fried perch, lobster chowder and burgers. A chocolatey Brandy…

  • Union Street Diner

    Ohio

    Union Street Diner has been fueling Athenians for decades. The no-nonsense spot slings everything from omelets and hash browns to chicken fried steak,…

  • Graeter's Ice Cream

    Cincinnati

    Graeter's is a local delicacy, with scoop shops around the city. This one is on Fountain Sq. The flavors that mix in the gargantuan, chunky chocolate…

  • Tommy's

    Cleveland

    Old-school vegetarian dishes brimming with tofu, tempeh and seitan emerge from the kitchen, though carnivores have multiple options, too.

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