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Berardi's Family Kitchen

4.5 (452 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed • 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Phillip N.

I went here for lunch with a friend and her family while visiting. The food was excellent! I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and jalapeño cream corn. I also got a slice of banana cream pie to go! Our waitress Miranda was so attentive and sweet. We never had to wait for anything as she was prompt and kept us informed on the status of our meals. The inside of the restaurant gives a hometown cafeteria/home cooked meal type of place. The place was clean so were the bathrooms. I can't wait to go back!

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Teresa W.

The service was great and it's a family friendly restaurant but did not enjoy our food. The sausage breakfast bowl was too spicy. Didn't enjoy the bistro sauce and the panini bread was soggy. Prices were very reasonable

Turkey Club & the famous Berardi's French Fries
Arch G.

Our first visit to this restaurant was because we learned that this was the family that was responsible for the French fries at Cedar Point during my childhood. My Dad would visit Cedar Point just to eat these French fries, and enjoy the Lake Erie views. The fries are as good as the originals, and the restaurant has great desserts to compensate for no Lake Erie views. My "go to" has become a turkey club, with French fries (obviously). The servings are always so generous I have to get my pie to go, and I usually leave with a slice of apple pie. Finally, the servers treat everyone like they're a regular, and most customers are.

Pick 2 option of spaghetti and a salad
Kristin S.

I've been meaning to stop in here for a while, and I am so glad I did! There is a reason this restaurant has been around for forever. The people were so friendly and the food was delicious! I was able to order a small plate of spaghetti and a salad (which completely hit the spot) as part of their pick 2 type menu. There are so many homestyle options on the menu. I also tried their season strawberry pie which was DELICIOUS! The restaurant is a simple diner. Nothing flashy or anything, but very comfortable. I will be back in the future!

Stu F.

Stoped in for breakfast on a Thursday morning. They were busy with locals coming in and you could see they knew the staff. My server was excellent in checking back and making sure my coffee cup was filled. My order came as I requested and even my toast was well done as I had asked. Been awhile since my restaurant experience hit on all cylinders and five stars were given.

Philly cheesesteak and fries
CandyandCarol T.

This place was fantastic!! Haley was our server and she did such a wonderful job. She gave fantastic recommendations and was on the spot with answers to any questions we had. Everything we ordered was amazing! And it' was the sweetest mom and pop place! If I was a local I would be a regular! Their apple caramel pie was amazing as well.

Cedar Point Fries
Jeffrey R.

So this is the famous Cedar Point fries place. Get the half order to share, feeds at least 3. The sides are the thing here; fried fettuccine Alfredo, creamed jalapeño corn are delicious. It may look busy on the outside but don't worry they can accommodate many this place is huge. Service is okay they are busy. Expect a wait for food. Plan at least an hour and more visit. The Philly Cheesesteak was fine but way too much cheese on an untoasted bun. Salad was huge but blah. I will be back but have a table full of sides.

Nashville hot chicken, house fries w/garlic rosemary sauce
Jake A.

Spectacular give me 14 of everything right now. FABULOUS, Fabulous. Artichoke dip goes nuts, pita is craveable beyond belief with the garlicky flavor it has. Fried Alfredo ain't to be overlooked! Perhaps wi Wicked deal, by the way if you're vacationing here. My in-laws wouldn't shut up about how happy they were here. The options are vast and cover every palette, with flawless execution. We have the pickiest eaters in my group and I can't find a single complaint. Support this place. Good god, I'd be so sad if it closed after seeing what they have to offer.

Leslie A.

We tried the fries bc we were here and they are famous - very good!! I had the Mile High Quiche - it was the best quiche I have ever had. (I forgot the pic) Hubs had the bourbon pecan pancakes - very good too!! Service was good! Ambiance - diner feeling but nice!!

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Rodney W.

Visited Berardi's for some takeout before a nearby football game. Hint: during high school football season (especially Friday nights), do not attempt to park in Berardi's lot and walk over to the football stadium. Fair warning, your car will be towed. I called ahead and requested a chicken parm sammy with Berardi's fries. When I arrived my food wasn't ready, but it was ready within five minutes. The hostess was friendly. As I waited, I could see the I scoped the place out. It felt like a diner with some delicious menu choices. It made me miss having a diner near home. Where I live, there are no great diners nearby. What a shame! My chicken parm sammich was hot and delicious. The chicken had a nice crispy batter and the cheese and sauce were very tasty. It didn't fall apart of drip all over the place either while I ate it in my car. The Berardi's fries were really good. They were thick cut. I used some ketchup on them, which I don't normally do, but it made the fries a little better because they were so thick. If I'm ever in the area again, this is where I'm eating.

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Perch sandwich with fries. So good. Staff is very attentive. They have an appetizer called Alfredo bites, delicious.

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The burgers and fries was fantastic! The service was very good. The place had a train cart feel to it. The kids loved it. Great place.

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Definitely a hometown classic! I will be returning for more of that Nashville hot chicken sandwich

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Their breakfast was just OK nothing special. I've been here many times over the years.

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Breakfast panini is soooo good! Add mimosa or two -- a great way to start the day! Service excellent as well. Highly recommend!

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Great service and excellent food! Highly recommend the creamed jalapeño corn, so delicious.

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