On December 13, 2024, my brother and I had the pleasure of dining at Jim Dandy--a Portsmouth…read moreclassic. I somehow missed eating at this place growing up in Southern Ohio. I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner! Scratch burgers are having a resurgence with places like Smashburger, Shake Shack, In-Out etc. This is a Portsmouth Classic if you are looking for a local flavor of a scratch burger. We both tried the iconic Big Mo, and wow--what a burger. Freshly made, perfectly cooked, and great flavor. The inside seating is cozy and nostalgic, with a counter option for a more classic diner vibe. Also, you can enjoy your meal in the comfort of your car, true drive-in style. What truly set this experience apart for me was learning the rich history of Jim Dandy. I was fascinated to discover that the business was started in 1965 by a former owner of three Frisch's Big Boy locations in the Portsmouth area. The story behind its origins added a whole new layer of appreciation for this local treasure. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Jim Dandy. It's not just a meal; it's a bite of Portsmouth's history served with a side of charm.

I stopped today to have breakfast food and added a side of their homemade coleslaw which was…read moreabsolutely amazing. I ordered a piece of strawberry pie, vegetable soup and beans and cornbread to take home. Tonight I was so looking forward to the beans but no beans, only two bowls of vegetable soup. My stomach was devastated. Lesson learned always open your bag no whether where you go to make sure you got what you ordered. Sad thing is I don't live near Portsmouth

I got there 8 mins til so the manager came to the door to tell me i had about 10mins to wait until…read morethey opened. When i got in to order they was very quick and the place was very clean.

We moved to Ohio from Southern California about 2 years ago and we had given up on finding Mexican…read morefood in this state forever. IYKYK Until Sonoras was recommended to us yesterday by a friend. We have finally found our place! Courtesy chips and salsa - chips were fresh and crunchy and rifled when empty. Salsa was mild which I liked but others may find too mild. My husband didn't complain that it was weak so it must have been ok for him too. He likes runny salsa, I like chunky (more like pico) but we both enjoyed it. He ordered a house margarita on the rocks and said it was strong (in a good way). Presentation was adorable with a tiny duck, heart shaped straw, and flag. All of their drinks look fun. Very big menu WITH PRICES. We'll definitely be back to try more of them! So many things on the menu looked amazing. Menu has pictures and our food actually looked like them! I had the pastor gringas tacos. I forgot to tell the server corn tortillas and I'm glad I didn't. The flour tortillas were fresh and toasted to perfection. Good amount of melted cheese. Large portion of meat. I could only eat 1 of my 3 tacos but even the leftovers were good. Beans were the right consistency to make a good chip dip. My husband had the enchiladas supreme that came with one each of chicken, beef, bean, and cheese. He finished about 1/2 and polished off the rest today for lunch. I was so full that I forgot about the doke whips on the sign outside but that's ok because we'll definitely be back to try their Norris and street corn items. Plus the fun drinks. The owner came by to greet us and we talked for quite a bit about the lack of quality Mexican food in the area. We were happy to find out they have 4 locations including Waverly which is about 30 minutes closer to us. But in honesty, we'd drive the hour for quality Mexican food. Oh and Bluey was there. Not sure why, but it made me smile. Overall 9/10 - they gave strange fans on the tables and I had to turn it off because it was triggering my ADHD. Parking was tight.

Food is good when you actually get what you order. 11 consecutive takeout orders (since I started…read morecounting) with missing items, wrong items and a bag of chips 20% full. Pay $50+ each order just to get home and things are missing or wrong literally every time. Sometimes the beans and rice are missing, sometimes the tacos are in the wrong shell, sometimes we get chips and sometimes we don't, sometimes the salsas that come with the order are in the bag, sometimes they're missing. Pay $15 for a large guacamole dip and get one bag of chips that barely covers the bottom of the bag. That's better than some pick up orders when we've bought large Queso or large Guac and got no chips at all. Mistakes happen but this is just pathetic.

Where do I begin! The food was delicious and fresh. My husband had the chicken chimichanga and I…read morehad the Olmeca bowl with chicken. The service was amazing! Gilbert was friendly and helpful. The ambience was casual and made us feel very welcome.

It's unlike any other Mexican restaurant, the best restaurant in Portsmouth. The quality and…read moreflavor, combined with excellent portions, low prices, and customer service, ensure your experience meets your expectations and demands. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Do you like country music? Guess what? They have the best country music; you won't want to leave and miss the next song. I highly recommend it.

This is one of the best American style Chinese restaurants I have ever been to. Some dishes are as…read moregood as Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou. I have been going here for over 20 years and the quality has always been top notch. You can tell his quality in the food. Most American Chinese restaurants have consistent feel and texture in soup dishes, e.g. Hot and Sour, where you can tell it is from a bag or can. At Jade East you can tell he made it fresh, with real ingredients and spices. The same goes for his handmade egg rolls, Wontons, Chicken Wings (better than any chicken wings in the US, and even better than KFC's in China), and the rest of the menu. Don't waste your time on other Chinese restaurants in southern Ohio, you need to go here, NOW.

They said they have delivery but when I called they said they didn't do deliveries. I wish they did…read moreI'm 74;

Literally the WORST strawberry ice cream I have ever eaten. Not just bland...literally NO…read moreflavor!!!! Will not go back.

Minford Dairy bar is a local staple. We love the food & the grasshopper pie is to die for!read more

I have went here so many times over the years. It never disappoints. Best sushi in the area for…read moresure. 10/10 every time. Staff are so kind. Always informative. Willing to recommend things you've never tried. Cute atmosphere. Fast to go pick ups if that's what you choose. They truly make delicious and beautiful food ! Don't just take my word for it. Go local and give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

This had always been my favorite place for sushi in the area. But in the last month it apparently…read morechanged owners. It has went down hill drastically, and the price has went up. Unless they change, I won't be back.

Well I love the service of Giovanni's the problem is they tend to forget my order or get it wrong…read morethis makes me angry because they are often give me banana peppers and I am not a fan of that peppers I do not like but I've ever and I will never like being a members while the food is good that the employees need to start remembering my order that is why I'm giving this restaurant three stars come on

I like heading down home to partake in giovanni's. There is subtle differences between each…read morefranchise, but the quality is the same. If you are in franklin county, you need to go out to marysville to experience pizza the way i grew up with. This particular visit was In Minford, oh...just a skip away from where i grew up. Man it was delicious