The best restaurants are often the ones you hear about via word of mouth. Fortunately, Ohio is chock-full of these kinds of restaurants, just waiting for you to discover them. From secluded destination restaurants to local dives where the service is fast and friendly, here are 7 under the radar restaurants in Ohio that are downright scrumdiddlyumptious---because there's just no other way to describe them.
1. Buffalo Jack's (Covington)
With weekly specials to die for and a down-home vibe, this local favorite restaurant is a must-visit when you're in the area. (Try the Prime Rib or Chicken Pot Pie.) It is located at 137 S High St.,
Covington, OH 45318. To learn more, visit Buffalo Jack's Facebook page.
2. Hart Mansion Restaurant (Minerva)
Tucked away on a scenic hillside, you'll find the Hart Mansion Restaurant, overlooking the small town of Minerva. The building, originally built in 1869, is situated on 4 gorgeous, rural acres and features beautiful Italianate architecture. Today, the mansion is fully restored and has been transformed into an elegant, quiet restaurant. The cuisine is exceptional and features a wide variety of appetizers and upscale American steakhouse entrees. It is located at 411 N Main St., Minerva, OH 44657. To learn more, visit the official website for Hart Mansion Restaurant.
3. Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant (Berlin)
What was once a grocery store in the 1930s is now a beloved Amish restaurant that locals and visitors alike can't get enough of. Visit them at 4819 East Main St., Berlin, OH 44610. To learn more, visit the official website for Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant.
4. Streetside 62 (Washington Court House)
This farm-to-table bistro features exceptional meals made with local produce in a casual atmosphere. Weather permitting, you can even enjoy a drink beside their outdoor fireplace. Streetside 62 is located at 2007 Columbus Ave., Washington Court House, OH 43160. To learn more, visit the official website for Streetside 62 Bistro.
5. Abdalla's Tavern and Grill (Stratton)
For delicious food at reasonable prices, (and what might just be the best steak of your life), visit this unassuming Ohio Valley steakhouse near the Ohio River. It is located at 106 1st Ave
Stratton, OH 43961. To learn more, visit the official website for Abdalla's Tavern and Grill.
6. Fred's Diner (Akron)
With breakfast anytime, a down-home atmosphere and fast service, this is the perfect local dive to eat and run when you need a hearty meal for a long day ahead. (Pictured is the Country Fried Steak and Eggs.) It is located at 930 Home Ave., Akron, OH 44310. To learn more, visit the official website for Fred's Diner.
7. White Oaks Restaurant (Westlake)
Watch ducks cross Cahoon Creek and deer play amid the trees at this beautiful nature getaway restaurant. Paired with the outdoor scenery and floor to ceiling windows is delicious steakhouse-style cuisine and a vintage atmosphere. (Pictured are the Lobster Tails.) White Oaks Restaurant is located at 777 Cahoon Rd., Westlake, OH 44145. To learn more, visit the official website for White Oaks Restaurant.
Have you been to any of these under the radar restaurants in Ohio? Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below!
And for more neat restaurants in Ohio, be sure to check out our previous article, The Quirkiest Restaurant In Ohio That’s Impossible Not To Love.
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