Great sports bar (a bit of drive from Westerville) with a diverse and engaging menu. Bar service was outstanding! Meatloaf special was very good So were the chicken tenders! Parking wasn't ideal But I'll go back!! read more

I'm going to be blunt. My wife and I love good food. We are foodies. This is not the place for foodies lol. We went for half off apps got the chicken tenders and loaded potato skins. The tenders even half off were not worth tbh. However the loaded potato skins were. No music while we were there. Service was good tho. Just not going to be coming back unless some insane deal. Also wings were alright... read more

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Wow. What I huge disappointment this restaurant was. This is not my first time here but the previous was not too different. $26.50 for a "steak" is a price that I pay expecting at least a decent meal, I ordered it medium and was rare, not even medium rare, was RARE and I could say anything because the waitress did not come back after 15 minutes she brought our food to the table, the service was good, but I don't came here for a good service. The fries were ok and the salad nothing to brag about. The ambiance is like any other sport bar around however this is not a sport bar. I won't recommend to come here if you are around Sunbury. read more

Big Walnut Grill - Steak with a side of fries - American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

Waitress was very friendly! We loved the environment too. Bar was very nice and could make any drink. Food was very good and good prices. They had half off pasta We will be back ! read more

Big Walnut Grill - American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

Nice, spacious , good vibe when. You walk in:) good music playing and everyone was wearing a Halloween costume. It was pretty cute! I had a pumpkin cider from the bar and my husband got a Miller light on tap. They are both very cold and came in a frosted glasses. We always appreciate that. My husband had jambalaya that came with a piece of toast that he really liked. Said he would definitely order again and had a little spicy kick to it and lots of fresh shrimp and chicken. I had a burger that was just delicious.. our waitress was nice. I guess she was OK just didn't seem to engage with her customers which is OK maybe she was having an off night. We were gonna order a second round of drinks, but she didn't offer and brought our check instead. regardless of that, we will come back again. Maybe next time we'll get her on a better day. read more

Only thing I would recommend is the Wednesday night smoked prime rib! So good and affordable. Wings are good, and I've only had a couple other items, ribs are horrible , pulled pork is a wet mess. But that's the key prime rib is on point. And shout out to the servers and bar tenders!! The staff is 5 star. read more

VERY surprised by the low reviews! The wings here are excellent & a pretty good size & the pizza is also underrated. The burgers are not bad but are on the smaller size, as compared to some other burgers at other non-fast food places. Fish sandwich, is also very good, with the jalapeno slaw. The ambiance is loud generally but it is very nice & clean. I have never had poor service & there is a nice sized bar area. I enjoy eating here. read more

Just passed through the area and stopped into this joint. Very good salad, chicken tenders, and the smoked half chicken was great! Will definitely return if we're ever in the area again. Also, our server was super sweet and swift. Loved it. read more

I met a good friend for lunch there today. We both ordered salads with protein on them. Mine was next to inedible. A packed in bowl of mostly frisée topped with grilled chicken that I knew did not come right off the grill. It tasted like it had been grilled two days ago and were not prime cuts. Some I spit out due to gristle. The candied walnuts were in abundance and tasted a little off. My friend's fried chicken salad was just OK according to her. Waitress was great though, very accommodating and attentive. Found out, and good to know, that they charge a fee if you use a credit card there. Also, the restaurant was freezing cold. We both froze throughout the entire meal and overhead ceiling fans were on for some unknown reason. I hadn't been in several years and now I remember why. read more

Always a great time and meal ay the Grill But when you get SUPURB Service from a great waitress it makes it perfect!!! Our Server was Kelsey and she was great! John (owner) if you read these keep this sweetheart around. Big Bear Larry Bardash read more

Careful: they charge a hidden fee to take out, then add 3% to all CC. Was not aware. I would suggest they offer you to pay cash. Also why a carry out fee? No plates or napkins needed no extra charge? read more

Went last night burger was like a hockey puck. My dog wouldn't even eat it. Chicken tenders were burnt on one side came with no sauce or fries. These lovely gems were priced at $13 each. Crazy. If I am gonna spend that money on a burger $13 I would hope it would not be disgusting. read more

Food has been conistent over 5+ visits, service is hit or miss, i'm sure with the turnover of wait staff it is hard to stay consistent. Patio is a much better environment because its very loud indoors- but you won't get as good service outside. Very good specials and I highly recommend the wings, both fried and smoked!! read more

Decided to check out Big Walnut Grill today. Ordered the Hog Stack, it comes with fries. Also ordered some Baked Beans. Pretty big bar and restaurant in the Big Walnut Plaza. Plenty of tvs and tables and booths. My waitress was Lindsey. She was phenomenal. Checked in numerous times. On to the food The Hog Stack was a disaster for me, went to pick it up and the whole bottom was soaked. The pork was flavorless, you could tell the onion straws had been sitting as they weren't warm at all. The fries are frozen seasoned fries which were just okay. The star of the show surprisingly was the Baked Beans. They were super flavorful. Should another bowl of them. Even though this was a miss, I think I definitely wii be back. read more

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What restaurant that hopes to continue to succeed turns customers away an hour before closing? Discovered this one bitterly cold evening seeking warm refuge and a hot meal. Nope, don't be fooled by the lights and TVs on and guests dining. Fail. read more

Had their wings for the first time, since I don't really travel up north of Columbus but now... I am. I had the smoke wings, half garlic parm and half buffalo and man... it was amazing! Probably my favorite wings of all time. Atmosphere is okay, but the food help with the lack of it. read more

Ok this place has so much on the menu I don't where to start! However, I know BBQ! I founded Hoggy's back in the 90's so have a bit of expertise. That said, Since we closed Hoggy's a couple of years ago I miss good BBQ but this great place "Big Walnut Grill" has captured my current affection for great BBQ! It's food rocks! Somehow they must have found Hoggy's recipes and made them better! If I can pinpoint one item here, let me say they serve the best brisket ever offered in Ohio bar none! They also have a fabulous cheeseburger with fresh made onion straws. It's one of my favorite burgers in Central Ohio. read more

Lunch at walnut grill. Seated in bar area, bartender was in it. Ordered cosmo she suggested a peach cosmo - why not, very refreshing great choice. Unfortunately drank 3 and did not feel the least bit tipsy but may have to do with what I ate, not sure but will keep in mind next trip. Started with cosmo App - chicken tenders plain buffalo/ranch on the side delicious and fresh Walnut grill salad no celery with salmon - one of my absolute favorites, on point Everything came out with good timing. Bartender was friendly. Highly recommend read more

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We went there Saturday for the first time in a year of two I suppose. I used to love that place. It looks like it's in disarray now. Patched and peeling up flooring with tables and chairs that are wobbly and sticky, torn up and broken booths. We moved tables once but I didn't want to ask to move again. While eating we heard horrible yelling from the kitchen. Our server was a very sweet darling but I asked to see the manager. She said the manager was the one yelling and he was throwing food so it might not be a good idea. I don't see how it will stay open for long. It seems as if they've let it go. The food and service were adequate but my oh my! read more

The $3 fresh seasonal fruit consisted of melon and pineapple. Maybe 8 pieces the lobster bisque had an unpleasant sharp taste. My husband loves baked beans so he ordered them. He said they tasted like they came out of a can. The only bright spot was our waitress Allie She did a great job and kept our glasses full. We will not be returning. read more

Eat there often because our 'group' meets there. Have yet to have any food experience to write home about . Got the Wednesday's special today - 'roast beef , mashed potatoes, covered with what appeared and tasted like cranberry sauce . Beef was inedible gristle and the sauce cover ruined any chance of the remainder tasting minimally acceptable. Then the bill came with a credit card surcharge 'snuck in' , a very underhanded way to increase the price by deception . Will try to persuade group to go to an honest establishment with food that can be eaten . read more

I never knew this place was even here. A friend took bought us here. The place is nice and wide open! Plenty of seating everywhere, love the sports pictures and walls. Very cool! Enjoyed the juke box too. It was fun picking out songs with the kids. Our server was helpful, nice, and took care of us. The food however was basically a miss, a strike. The lobster bisque was warm but lacking flavor which is sad for me because I love lobster bisque. The queso was just not good at all. The burgers were okay. And the salmon looked like it was mauled by a bear ,the ribs did not looked smoke and had bbq sauce dolloped on top... come on now. The food unfortunately was not something to brag about. Maybe it was just wrong night, wrong cook. read more

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Service is terrible. The food is pretty good but to just not come back and check on your customers is sad.

How does a place that microwaves their food still make it to the table cold?! On a positive, the live music far exceeds their food :) read more

I got a small salad. It was very good. I drank vodka and tonic. They were good too. The service was good they were busy. Not much ambiance

Sometimes their food is amazing, other times it's terrible. They're fish and chips, soups and lobster bisque are pretty good. They're burgers and salads a very good too. BUT All of the smoked dishes I've had were either cold, dry or chewy (and expensive). I had a sirloin steak tonight and asked for it to be medium, it came out so over cooked it was white. I've always had very good service. The interior and bathrooms are clean, but the host area is a little cluttered. Weird thing is they have a link to Yelp at the top of their homepage, but the page is unclaimed and only has 2.5 stars. Probably need a new marketing department. read more

Made our first visit to Big Walnut Grill on June 23, 2023. We had been wanting to make a visit since we live in a nearby rural community. Sarah greeted us and escorted us to our table on the patio. She was kind and friendly. Our server was Kaylee. The spelling may not be right. She was the perfect server. Friendly, attentive, kept our drinks filled. Even though we were her only table on the patio, she was very good about checking back with us. The food was great. My wife had a pizza that she said was the best pizza she has ever had. That surprised me because she is a huge fan of mellow mushroom. My grandson and I enjoyed our burgers and fries. Although not inexpensive, the prices were appropriate. We could not have asked for a better lunch experience. Thank you Big Walnut Grill for becoming a new favorite. See you soon. read more

A group of six old retired guys meet every Wednesday. Have a late lunch and sit around and BS. We chose the big walnut grill yesterday and had a pretty negative experience. Three of us got the special which was a beef brisket dish. All three guys complained about the quality of the brisket which was gristly fatty and very un appetizing and almost un edible. Two of the guys complained to the waitress and she was very sorry to her credit, but she did not adjust the bill at all. I suppose one of us should've flat refused to eat what was edible on the plate and brought the situation to a head. Don't think we'll be back there. Another beef is it was very difficult finding out what the menu items cost before we went there. I don't like any restaurant to hide prices from me. If you go on their website, they show the menu items and they certainly look good But you don't know how much you're gonna be spending. I had a large Caesar salad, which was very good, a buddy of mine had a fish sandwich which he liked, but he felt it was overpriced. The wait staff was good. The ambience was good, but the food was subpar. Sorry because this place is handy for all of us to travel to. read more

Don't let the bad reviews deter you from trying this place! Mondays burgers are half off. We spent wait long at all and the burgers were delicious! Lots of other items on the menu too! Was a great stop on our way to the outlet mall! read more

Very long wait (45ish minutes). Food was good, however we were charged for each small cup of ranch.. not exactly impressed. Not sure it was worth the wait. Waitress was nice though. read more

Big Walnut Grill - Big Walnut Grill Burger with Fries - American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

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Sunday brunch, is definitely a no no. Their brunch menu only consists of three items. I have been sitting here in excess of 30 minutes waiting for their brunch special omelette. There were only 7 other patrons in the restaurant. And no sign of food. Not what I expected. We are ready to walk out and then here it comes. Not very promising. read more

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Walking in, it's like heaven on earth. The sports decor is immediately comforting. Service was incredibly kind and some of the best I've received at any restaurant. My one complaint is the name of some of the menu items- "hog stack", while delicious, is a tad demoralizing to order. Overall, I would make the commute for this place. read more

Went on 2/13/24 and drank and ate at the bar. The service was great and the food was just as good. The bourbon chicken with bbq shrimp was made perfectly. Beer is cold. I will be back!! read more

This is a local spot my husband and I have been to a couple of times. From what I understand it's been under a couple of different ownerships. This most recent experience fantastic! The atmosphere is very similar to that of bdubs. The space is huge and plenty of seating. The bar area is one of the biggest I've ever seen and they have a fully stocked bar from domestic to top shelf liquor. The service has been hit or miss for us, but the most recent visit was so great. They were super busy but you never would have guessed that due to how attentive our server was. The food is always good, and they have a great happy hour! We look forward to coming back when we don't feel like cooking or driving all the way to Polaris! read more

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Food matches the service. Very ordinary. Nice outdoor new patio. But we tend to stay away. There are other better local alternatives.

Came to have a drink and eat. Was seated at the bar and ordered our food. Once our food was ordered a lady came around and made my wife and I pay an $8 cover charge each to listen to a band that we weren't there to see and didn't even know was playing read more

The patio is covered and nice. The server was pleasant; however, she spent most of her time with a man by himself at a table. They had shots; he had numerous drinks; and then, it appeared that he worked there as he went behind the patio bar while our server rolled silverware. We would have had more drinks, but it was hard to get attention away from that one man. Overall, food is good. Place is clean. Server was nice.... Just a bit inattentive. read more

Bartenders are wonderful, food is good, but the restaurant is TOO COLD. Have to eat with my coat on.

Don't mind waiting 45 minutes for a soggy pulled pork sandwich that shows up without fries? Boy, do I have the place for you! I stopped in on a Wednesday during lunch for a couple sandwiches with my dad. We're not talking meticulously prepared, aged Wagyu cooked sous vide. Nope...just a couple of basic grilled chicken and pulled pork sammies on a bun. After 45 minutes of waiting, the food finally arrived without any French fries. Those eventually showed up 10 minutes later. The bottom bun for my bland pulled pork arrived basically disintegrated and a sopping mess. The careless manager eventually showed up with this explanation: Grilled chicken takes a little longer to cook. Nothing on the bill adjusted and, thus, ended our first and last visit to the Big Walnut Grill. read more

This was our 1st time there. Nice easy drive up Rt 3 from Westerville, sat outside and was very enjoyable. Mikaela really took care of us, she gave my 8 year old grandson a sample size of the Chili and he loved it, ordered him a large bowl and he ate it all. Everything we had was delicious. Next time we will scale back a little so we can try the desserts. Will be back for sure. read more

Big Walnut Grill - Receipt from tonight showing what we had. - American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio