First off, the decor is wonderful. I definitely felt like I had stepped into a "big city" restaurant. As for the food, I liked the option of building my own burger. Two other people at my table also ordered burgers. All three of us ordered Medium Well. They came out Medium. Not a huge complaint, as all three of us will eat a burger at almost any temp, but considering that we requested Medium-Well, it should have been cooked as such. The bun was very flavorful and fresh, and I liked the toppings I chose. Unfortunately, the burger tasted... like a burger. I don't know if there was a lack of seasoning, or if I've gotten too used to eating buffalo, but from the first bite, I wasn't too overly impressed. I may try a different patty option if I return. The fries were seasoned well, not not too greasy. My side salad was a little tricky to eat due to the shape of the bowl. Or maybe I'm a little klutzy when it comes to eating salads! I am willing to give it another try, as I did enjoy some of the components and the atmosphere. read more

I wish I read the reviews before I came to this place. The atmosphere is modern and seems like it has potential. I got the truffle fries and mozzarella w/marinara appetizer. The fries were limp and saturated with grease. The mozzarella app was flavorless. The breading, cheese and sauce all lacked flavor. Atmosphere good. Food no Bueno.:( After addressing the server about the food, the server looked at my plate and very smugly commented "what do you want me to do, you've eaten much of the food?" I split the two apps with a friend. I had 1.5 bites of the mozzarella app and maybe 4-8 fries. Yes I tasted my food and it was gross. The server did tell the manager who never stopped by to see how we were doing; that was pretty disappointing. The manager took a whopping 10% off, even though I clearly only ate maybe 10% of the meal.:/ While my friend went to town on her food, I would imagine if 40% of each app isn't being enjoyed more would've been done. As mentioned bland food seems to be a norm at this place, unless you're ordering a burger. (What can go wrong with cooking a burger anyway?) I'm not so much disappointed in the bland food, but how the manager did not stop by to address the food complaint. It would've been a tad more fair for the manager to see what was going on and how I truly wasn't eating my 1/2 of the apps ordered. After reading the reviews you'll see I'm not the only guest who feels the food lacks flavor. Even some salt would've done this plate some justice.This place has potential so hopefully they revamp the recipes/menu some and listen to customers.:) Short story long, I guess warning people of the food quality/service is the better thing to do. If you want drinks at a happening bar, here's your spot. Looking for some food to enjoy with drinks, this isn't your place. read more

I have great service whenever I'm here. Love the late night live music. Plenty of beautiful women! I come here late, usually heading north on my way home after a night at the casino or the bars downtown. The service here is always great, even when its towards the end of a long busy night for the staff. I think I've maybe paid cover twice out of the dozen or so times I've been here. The cover charge is never anything scary its always reasonable. Usually Friday or Saturdays night there may be a cop or two hanging by the door either all night or towards bar close. Usually a blonde officer, very friendly not a stickler or anyone looking to ruin someones good night. just there to make sure all is well, which I like. Never had a negative experience here, the crowd is always positive and friendly. staff is always professional and have great attitudes. read more

I've been a few times and it's either an amazing experience or below average. It's almost always best to create your own burger because the actual menu items aren't worth the money. The mixed drinks are also not worth the money. The monte Christo was my all time favorite when I first ordered it. However, the next time I went the bread was burnt and the cheese was not melted. I do recommends their truffle fries- those have never disappointed. read more

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Of course, everyone is different. That's why there is White Castle and Wendy's for fast food, and Pennys and Macys for department stores. Personally I'm glad to have a choice. I choose Bar 145! The portions were perfect. Quality was perfect. My wife and I don't care to get stuffed on mediocre food and then take a box home with all we couldn't eat in that setting. The place appeared over staffed. I suspect that they were reacting to the negative criticism of slow service and overdone burgers. Ours was perfect and swift. The severs could have been more informative. It was our first time. However, we figured it out and enjoyed our visit. We enjoyed having live music early in the evening. We sat at the outdoor bar. The sound level was right on. read more

I have always liked the concept of their build you own burgers. I usually switch it up to get different tastes. However, I always get the brioche bun. The last visit I ordered the brioche bun but was served a plain hamburger bun and a cheap, skimpy one at that. When restaurants start cutting corners it's time to dine elsewhere. Quick update. Today I had a hamburger at one of the three fast food burger giants. The one that starts with a "W." Their bun was vastly better than the one in the above review by a mile (maybe two.) read more

The food is great. Service is a little slow. Seems like they don't have enough help for the size crowd. Have returned at least 5 times and have never had a bad meal. The service has always been a little slow but not terrible. I will continue to stop here for a decent burger in Toledo. read more

We had a great time on Saturday! The bar was clean, up dated and staff was busy but friendly. The band was amazing. Our food was good, hot and came out quickly for them being so busy. I would recommend this place and plan to return again. read more

There were a couple of reasons we decided to give Bar 145 a shot. Mostly because my partner wanted a burger, secondly because the company I work for pushed it as we do with our clients, and well, I hate driving all over. First off I was impressed by the decor, it was hip and youthful and felt like good times. I would not say from the crowd it would be a place I would bring my son (4) again but definitely friends or just my partner. When we came in there was a wait despite the place being practically empty around 7pm on a Sunday and the hostess seemed rather rushed and annoyed. I wrote this off. It took a while to get service but our server, David, was extremely apologetic and insisted on an appetizer on him. He explained long shifts and two hours of sleep and as my partner just worked two doubles we could relate. Seeing as it was our first time we asked him to surprise us which he did with a potato app (I can't think of the name) that was pretty tasty. Though the service itself was still slow, David kept up a good attitude so I respected that. The food was good though. My partner could not pick so David suggested a BBQ burger that he plain devoured and I opted for the Apple Pie Burger which was pretty tasty. The fries were cold from being in the window I imagine though :( My son asked for the Mac with burger and received a cheeseburger. Upon pointing out the mistake there was confusion from the servers AND kitchen on what it was. We were told it was a new item they had not seen. So they replaced the burger and gave him fries as well but it looked like his burger had been chopped up and thrown into some mac salad. I'm not sure. We waited a while to get the check and I watched our server hurry about some what hectically. It was like they were understaffed though I saw plenty of staff members on the floor who seemed to busy themselves with smaller tasks. Basically, the food was good service not great overall with the exception of our cheery server. I'd give it another try but if its the same again I would not be happy. read more

This is a review of the food, not the actual service. I ordered a turkey burger and what I got was a rubbery piece of charred garbage. First off, it came out without half the ingredients on it. After finding a second was missing, I sent it back and asked for it to be made again. The second version was slightly better but honestly was nowhere near the $12.49 I was charged. I would have been better off going to McDonald's. At least my food would have tasted better. I understand the establishment was busy at 8pm on a Friday - but if you wouldn't eat what the kitchen is putting out, don't serve it. read more

We've been to Bar 145 quite a few times and have had great food in a timely manner. On June 16, we brought some out of town family to the restaurant after bragging how much they'll love the burgers. Granted, we had a party of 11, but the restaurant wasn't overly busy, seemed typical for early evening service. We arrived at 5:00, got seated and received our drinks in good time but we didn't get our food until after 6:30. The orders came out in 3 parts and some people were finished with their meal before the last of our party got their food. Burgers that were ordered medium arrived well done. This bugs me when it's from a restaurant that has the "perfect temperature for a burger" IN IT'S NAME. If you're not nailing perfect temps for a medium what else is askew. We've had better service and better food and were disappointed during this visit. I even messaged them on Facebook instead of immediately posting to Yelp, but with no reply I've opted to make my post public With a myriad of restaurants in Toledo it'll likely be a long while before we come back. read more

The burger was very juicy. The sides were smaller portions than I hoped. The service was good. It's a fun atmosphere!

We pop in here now and then for lunch. Perhaps, that is why we haven't had the bad experiences others have regarding staffing issues and long waits! The service: Absolutely no problem with the service. They've always been prompt to take our order and bring us our burgers. Again, we're usually there at lunch so it isn't slammed. The food: I started off getting the turkey burger which was excellent but I've been getting burgers lately. Generally, the burger is cooked how I ordered it but I have had a little inconsistency here. It wasn't so bad that the burger was ruined...but it wasn't perfectly cooked. read more

They were great at first. We used to frequent there whenever we wanted a good burger. Their red pepper aioli is so good and I always get it for my fries and in my burgers. The reason for only three stars is because I feel like the quality of the food slipped a little after reset opened. I've been to the bar side a couple times but it's not my thing. Their drink menu has some good things on it too. read more

Holy Toledo! Boy was this bar a shocker. After leaving Arnie's, I was sure this bar in a strip mall was going to be less fun than a dentist appointment. Boy was I suprised! nice big bar, with a good patio area outside. The only problem I had, was the stage/dance area was a bit on the small side. you do get upclose and cozy with the band though. read more

The food here is good. It was GREAT before they changed the menu! My favorite is the build your own burger. The service is kind of crappy and I always seem to get the short waitress with the horrible attitude. All in all, this is the kind of place to get a carry out from. read more

Husband and I came here for dinner tonight after a terrible experience at another restaurant in the area. We were seated quickly and asked for our drink order right away. We were asked to give the kitchen about 10 minutes to catch up before we put in a food order, which was just fine! They were extremely busy!! We ordered the loaded pub chips and they were very good! Only complaint is we wish the beer cheese was hot, instead of cold. I ordered the patty melt with truffle fries and it was excellent!! Husband got the burger of the month "Spanish Bloom" and he said it was great!!! We definitely will be back!! read more

We don't LOVE Bar 145, but it is a solid place to find a burger in Toledo. Also, Sunday brunch is mega expensive but also really really good. Wide variety and good quality! read more

I had to click at least one star to leave a review. I've been here a few times with friends on the weekend and this place always reminds me of "if tinder and a sports bar had a baby"......that would be Bar 145. So I stopped hanging out there because I'm now a grown adult however I got a gift card for Christmas. Today we had the buffet, not worth the money, everything greasy, hard and cold, not vegetarian friendly. Poor selection and so not worth $19. read more

No covid measures in place besides plastic slides between tables. People not wearing masks walking around the restaurant. No social distancing between tables. No doors open for air flow and the patio is closed off. This is a big issue and people should avoid going there. read more

I wanted to try this place for a while now, and finally made it there Sunday afternoon at about 2:00. My mom and two sisters came with me. We decided to order one build your own burger with a side of truffle fries, an Americana burger with a side of maple Mac and cheese, and an additional order of truffle fries to split. I felt the service was somewhat slow considering the fact that there were not many people in the restaurant. When we got the food, the burgers and sides were presented on separate plates which made it look very sparse. They also did not divide up any of the food for us before bringing it out which would have been nice, but at any rate.... The food was pretty good. I was not a huge fan of the maple Mac and cheese but the fries were tasty and so were the burgers. Again, however, it wasn't a lot of food for the price. Overall I might go back there again just because the atmosphere and decorations were really cool and the food is good. I think this would be a great place to go with friends. But I wouldn't split my meal again... I don't like leaving unsatisfied. read more

I came in on a Saturday evening at around 4pm. This place was busting at the seams. They had no tables or spaces at the place next door. I ended up sitting at the outside bar. I ordered french onion soup and a side salad. I forgot the guys name that was waiting on me but he was super sweet and highly attentive. Alot of people were in there watching college football. I was a cool environment I would go back to try some other menu items and have drinks. Give them a try, the locals love them! read more

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Not what they use to be..food was cold and service was even worse. I get no one wants to work but our waitress was more concerned with the male attention of her coworkers than serving us. read more

Okay... I have mixed reviews of bar 145. First time we had a large group that included 4 children under the age of 6. The service was great from the server end, she was responsive, refilled drinks quickly helped set the table up... She was great. The food itself is really good, their burgers are excellent and the way the ordering is set up makes the experience very easy. The issue was that 3 of our group had our orders messed up and we all used the selection sheet you turn in, that was surprising. The next trip was a bit different. The restaurant had plenty of seating as it was about 30-40 minutes after opening. We were seated in a corner which allowed my wife and I to look directly at a table of 8 seared directly in front of us. On top there were these annoying fruit flys or gnats (?) that would just nag the hell out of you. You know those little slow flying things. Anyway, the server was great again and the food was excellent so. I recommend going to Bar 145 because it's the best burger I have had in Toledo, but there at mixed issues that could be annoying. read more

Waitress was really nice. I love the decor. Hubby had porkbelly burger. A little over cooked but good nonetheless. I had bourbon BBQ wings and dry rub wings (eyes were bigger than my belly). Both were very good. Truffle fries were yummy too. Now what not to order..... maple bacon mac n cheese... yuk!!! I should have known better just by the name but I'm into trying new things. So if you want to try a new twist on American favorites this is a good place to come. Also they have retro video games on one side of the restaurant so that was fun to do while you wait on your grub. read more

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We got a couple of take out burgers (Pork Belly and Balsamic Bleu) and they were (just enough) greasy and delicious! The fries that came with them were also very good! read more

Great for martini night! (Wednesdays). It's been a little while since we've been there, but they used to have dueling pianos on wed night also and that was fantastic. I would go just to watch them. The food is what you would expect when someone tries to mix a dive bar in a strip mall with a high end restaurant. You can certainly see the effort, you just can't actually taste it. Nights they have live music they try to charge a cover, which is laughable at best. Once you pay and get in you won't be able to get a drink, seat, or hear anyone you came with so I'm not sure why people pay for that experience! read more

Awesome staff! Awesome atmosphere! Awesome food! I give this two thumbs up and of course 5 stars! Thanks for making my trip to Toledo, OH awesome guys! Macy M. Duluth, GA read more

The build your own burger is great. Lots of variety, good value. Quality bun options, very good party, doneness options, interesting toppings (like truffle aioli). They also have a great lunch special. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Had 5 minute wait to get indoor seating. They had mobile curtains available to put between tables. Sanitizer wad available at entry door. Wait staff were wearing face masks. Menu was reduced number of items from previous visits. Saw no soup on the menu. A bUrger averages $12 plus sides are extra up charge. Tables had tag noting they were sanitized. read more

I really like this place and come here often. I really appreciate that they use Niman Ranch beef, so you know you're not going to get e. coli, and I like that you can build your own burger and even get it on top of a salad instead of a bun. This place is a great alternative if you want to eat a good burger with interesting accoutrements. The fries are good too, and the kids burgers always leave my kids feeling full. Kids eat free on Tuesdays. The only thing I wish that would change about this place is if they banned smoking on the patio. I love sitting outside, but when there's a smoker I can't handle it. The smoke often flows inside too from the patio, so sit far away from the patio if you're inside and want to avoid smelling cigarette smoke! read more

Bone marrow roasted to perfection, yes please! The burgers are a bit greasy and wished they would use a higher quality beef with a $9 burger to start with before toppings, but their appetizers are awesome. Ambience was good if you like to be seen in a tuna can packed with people. Waitresses were okay, checked twice which is a minimum. We'll go back cause I love the marrow. read more

Bar145 is great. They always book good bands to play on the weekend. I also like that it is a very diverse crowd. It's often. Crowded, but the bartenders work quickly and I've never had to wait too long for a drink. I have not yet tried their food, but have heard good things. read more

Me and the lady had landed here on a Sunday night at about 6:45. Prime dinner time. The place was filled but not packed, seemed like a decent crowd for a what is essentially bar on a Sunday night. Volume level was about what you'd expect: a little hard to hear at times when they started to fill up more. We were seated right away, and got our drinks relatively quickly as well. However! We both ordered a burger (the focal point of their menu) and fries and it took almost an hour to get them! And to be honest, while they were good, I didn't find them to be particularly notable. They lose points for the quality and the wait of our meal. BUT! I will say that I have ordered delivery from Bar 145 before and it was miles better. Go delivery on this one. Oh! And don't forget to get their desert cookie. THAT was amazing! read more

Very average place. I love burgers, but this place is really more of a pickup joint. Prices are OK.

What a Great Burger, And the Bourbon Barrel Beer is Delicious too! Be sure to Go on Monday Night, Unlimited Toppings I'll be sure to Go back read more

I have to start by saying that I have mixed emotions about this place. When it comes to food quality this place is hit or miss. I have been here multiple times and have tasted and ordered everything fir salmon burgers to cheese platters to pretzel appetizers. Like others reviewers have mentioned the menu is seasonal which some might prefer but I find inconvenient, when I finally find something I like it seems to be gone the next time I go. I will say their Salmon burger with roasted asparagus and hollandaise sauce was excellent! But again I have no been able to reorder order and I have been there three times since. Their fries as others have mentioned are shoe string fries which I don't care for, and the portions are small. I have to agree that having been to burger bar 419 I feel there food is much better and more reasonably priced. Now on to the service. Do not plan on going on a weekend and getting any sort of service! Even if sitting at the bar the place is too busy with singles trying to hook up that it is impossible to get a table or service. Stay away if it's the weekend but save yourself the trip and some money and go to burger bar 419. read more

This place sucks! Worst food and customer service I have ever had. I'm surprised the managers can find their way home. The bartender (female) was obnoxious and extremely rude. This team obviously has way too many customers and don't need your business! Awesome pub in another strip mall just 1 mile east of this dump! read more

We came for their Easter brunch. It was fabulous. The selection was outstanding. Something for everyone. Cool coffee bar.

This a really good burger place in town. The burgers are really good and you can build your own with options. Get a group of people together and go have fun, make sure you go hang out in reset (attached) too! read more