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    Boardwalk Grill

    3.0 (61 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Everything is delicious and fast Friendly service keeps us coming back! The bands are the best and the place makes to feel like you're on an island resort

    Kids chicken tenders
    Jade T.

    This is a good meal to have if you are on Lake St. Mary's and want something quick to eat. It's nothing special, but it is good bar food. I personally wasn't hungry and ordered off of the kids menu and the serving size was big enough for me. Overall it was a good meal and our waitress was young and attentive.

    Pina Colada
    Anthony G.

    For my 1300th review, I was to talk about the amazing experience my family and I had at Boardwalk Grill! We came to Boardwalk Grill on our second foray into Celina. Although reviews on yelp are mixed, I heard great thing from several people I know about this place. They were right, yelp was wrong. Let's talk first about the ambience and decor of the place. Its welcoming, laid back, very cool kinda place. Totally captures that wonderful vibes of a great lakeside/beachside bar. Its right in front of Grand Lake, and you get this great breeze. There seating inside and up on top... but you get a good breeze regardless. The staff is friendly, helpful, engaged, and hey have hustle. We had no wait to be seated and our waitress got our drinks order immediately. Just an example of engagement, when I ordered the Nutrl Classic Lemonade Vodka Seltzer, she asked if I would tell her how it was as she would like to know for future customer recommendations. I had never had it, and it was crisp and refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer day! I did tell her that. My mom got a pina colada, my brother was the only one who did not get an adult beverage, he got a soda. She absolutely loved the pina colada, by the way. Ordering our apps was a little more difficult, only because there were so many great choices! We got the crispy garlic shrimp, and the shrimp was fresh and flavorful! While we munched on those delectable shrimp, we made our orders for our main courses. My mom ordered some chicken tenders and fries, my brother ordered the boardwalk burger and fries and I ordered the brisket smash burger. Per the menu, "the brisket smash burger is an angus beef burger and angus smoked brisket piled high with a rich white American cheese and grilled onions, and special sauce on a grilled white bread." I got mine without the onions. My brother and mother loved their food. I had a piece of the chicken tenders, I think they are some of the most delicious tenders I've ever had! The brisket burger, thats special! The brisket was tender, the burger was cooked to perfection, even the bread was buttery and crunchy... just a perfect dish! I can guarantee you that my family and I will be back!

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    Amie B.

    Took a chance on Boardwalk Grill for dinner mainly because it was close to our hotel and who doesn't love eating by the lake? It offers open-air seating with an excellent view of Grand Lake. The place was hopping on a holiday weekend and the wait staff kept pace. Husband and I both had the fish tacos. The fish pieces were battered and fried. Tasty and would order again. Overall a great dinner and will return if we're ever in that area again.

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    Venus O.

    The atmosphere is awesome, the service is great. This is a great place to drink and watch the game or listen to the live band but their food so disappointing. The only thing that was good was their sidewinder fries. Nachos, nothing impressive there... beef was bland. The cuban sandwich, was like a deli sandwich..a waste of money there but like I said a great place to drink.

    Kids nachos!
    Megan Y.

    Delicious food and large portions! My kids loved their nachos! Very friendly and helpful staff! Definitely recommend.

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    We waited over an hour and our food never came out! 2 apps, a drink and 3 pops was over $70! Ended up leaving out of frustration.

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    Fish tacos were outstanding! Service and prices were great too. Friendly atmosphere completed the package. Look forward to coming back.

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    We had a great waitress and we had a great burger onion rings and fries. Everything was done well.

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    I have honestly never had a problem anytime I went in there the service has been spot on the food has been delicious. Never had a problem.

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    The burger and fish tacos were delicious, the beer is reasonable to be a waterfront restaurant.

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    Smiths' Boathouse Restaurant

    Smiths' Boathouse Restaurant

    4.1(175 reviews)
    39.1 mi
    •$$

    It's been some time since we last came here and we decided to try it again. They have really kicked…read moreup their game! It's certainly worthy. Now given that, it's not your Taco Bell. Expect to pay more when the food is of this high quality and this well prepared! We started with the Caprese salad. Delicious! Burrata cheese, greens, prosciutto ham and a wonderful basaltic dressing. A+ on this! Then we both had the Maryland crab cakes. Lump crab cakes on asparagus. Just delicious, easily the best crab cakes I've had anywhere in Ohio, maybe the best I've ever had! A+ again! Service was fast and friendly! The setting is on the Great Miami River with a wonderful overlook! Everything was perfect! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

    Finally made time to pop in for dinner--unfortunately it wasn't on Lobster Roll or Cluster Crab…read morenight (guess we will just have to return at least two more times lol). The dinning room is nice, low light and low music playing. It seemed to get a little smokey in there but it wasn't bothersome. Our server was so lovely! And another lady that was floating around checking on tables was very sweet and fun! We really struggled with our ordering and "locking it in"...therefore we ended up ordering what felt like half the menu. For appetizers, we got calamari and the baked crab dip. The calamari was pretty light and delicious. The crab dip was heavy and but had a great flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of the chips but it was great with the bread that came to our table. The bread basket came out steaming and the butter was amazing we had to ask for extra. The butter is whipped and has green onions in it. Hubby and daughter each got clam chowder--it was different from what they are used to (and they are both clam chowder connoisseurs) but they still thought it was very good--just thinner and a lot more meaty ingredients. Daughter loved the halibut with risotto. Hubby really enjoyed the boathouse burger--bacon jam was new for him but he loved it. Though the burger was messy--he definitely cleaned the plate. My seafood platter was pretty good, I ate the scallops and coconut shrimp first. Then came our next dilemma...dessert!! So we each got one! Crème Brûlée, Highlander Grogg Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet. Everything was a hit!!

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    Smiths' Boathouse Restaurant - Dining area

    Dining area

    Smiths' Boathouse Restaurant - Buckeye cheesecake

    Buckeye cheesecake

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    R Place Stone Grill

    R Place Stone Grill

    4.2(13 reviews)
    22.6 mi

    Since it opened, I have eaten and drank at R Place Stone Grill with either colleagues or family…read more The restaurant is comfortable, whether you are eating at the bar or at a table. It also has a beautiful outdoor seating area, which i would recommend to use during the spring-summer months. They also do have outdoor heaters, but I despise the cold too much to brave it out when it gets cold. There are constantly events done here, special menus are a thing... i would recommend always to take a look at their facebook page to see what they are up to. They serve delicious brunches, especially during holidays. I attended during both Easter and Mother's Day. All you can eat for about $25 is great, especially considering how great the food tastes and the selection. Their speciality though is dinner, and to be more clear, they are masters of steak. This place is easily in my top 5 steak places I have ever eaten in, and considering I love steak... that should tell you something. I've had the Texas Ribeye, the Sirloin and the Surf and Turf... magnificent! I love being able to cook the steak, just how I like it on a hot stone. It's one of the big things, that makes this place truly special! It all comes seasoned and ready for cooking. All you have to do, is cook it how you desire on that hot stone. It's so satisfying! Both cooking it and eating it! The smell when it cooks, the sound of the sizzle, it makes your stomach and palate appreciate the meal more. The anticipation that your senses create in you as you cook the steak, greatly increases the pleasure when you finally take a bite. You can also add things to your steak for a very small up-charge. My favorite is the Kentucky Bourbon Glaze as it makes the steak exquisite! Now, If you are not willing to try cooking your entree in the hot stone yourself, the kitchen is more than happy to make it for you. A number or co-workers did that. Although, they voiced their regret, when they saw me cook my own. They loved their steak, but they saw how much fun I was having. They also serve fish, chicken, burgers and other entrees. I've heard great things about the burgers from colleagues and my brother when I ate with them. It is on my list for future consumption. My mother and I've had the half roasted sous vide chicken. The chicken was absolutely incredible. It was perfectly seasoned and juicy. The service is excellent. The waitstaff is so attentive and personable! Everyone who works there from the front of the house staff, kitchen, managers, and owner are just so nice! I know I am making this place sound almost too good to be true, but this place is truly good. If there was anything I wish this amazing place would do would be the following: 1) Expand. They get a lot of business, and it can be a bit packed during the special holiday brunches. 2) Add shrimp as a main menu item. I really enjoyed the shrimp when I ordered the surf and turf. Sometimes you just want shrimp, because having that with a large steak is just too much. Also some others just prefer seafood over steak. If you already sell the shrimp on the side, why not also make it a main? These are just minor points, because this place is just wonderful! If you live in Van Wert and have not tried this place, you're crazy. If you live nearby whether it's Celina, Saint Marys, Lima, Convoy, New Haven or Fort Wayne, it's worth the drive!

    We had reservations for lunch on Thursday while we were in town visiting our clients. There were 7…read morein our party. They originally had us seated on the left side of the restaurant but due to some issues, they moved us to a high top table in the main bar area. I had the Walleye Sandwich with Onion Rings. Everyone agreed that their Onion Rings are fantastic. My wife had the Grilled Wedge. The presentation of her salad was top notch but she said the flavor was just OK. My wife and one of our clients also had the Tomato Basil Soup and neither of them cared for it. They both said it tasted more like a marinara sauce than a soup. Our service was excellent.

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    R Place Stone Grill - Interior, Bar

    Interior, Bar

    R Place Stone Grill - Surf and turf with some jasmine rice

    Surf and turf with some jasmine rice

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    The Oyster Bar - Lunch Po' Boy

    The Oyster Bar

    4.2(185 reviews)
    46.9 mi
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    We were in Fort Wayne for a quick overnight business trip where my wife and I decided to try Oyster…read moreBar after some locals raved about it . As a seafood lover, I was sold just based on the name alone The building itself is pretty cool. We were told it dates back to the 1880s and is the 2nd oldest building in Indiana behind some other one in Indianapolis. You can definitely feel the history when you walk in. The place is small, with only about 14 tables, and everything is packed in pretty tight, but that's part of what gives it character. The old bar immediately grabbed my attention and looked like it hadn't changed much in over a century We started with the Parmesan baked oysters, which were outstanding and surprisingly fresh for being in the Midwest The homemade clam chowder was loaded with clams and flavor. It was so good it didn't need anything added to it. We also ordered a couple of smoked Old Fashioneds that were a great way to start the night I wanted sea bass, but they were out, so I went with the walleye fish and chips. It's honestly hard for me to pass up fish and chips when they're on a menu, I'm glad I did. The fish was well-seasoned and on point My wife went with a seafood combo that included seafood au gratin, bay scallops, shrimp, crab, applewood bacon risotto, and baked in a lobster creamy sauce Being in Fort Wayne for just one night, this ended up being a great find. The food was excellent, the service was friendly (Shoutout Lindsay) and the whole place had a nostalgic feel that made the experience even better If you're passing through and in the mood for seafood or live locally, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

    The Oyster Bar - 130 years of history for this iconic seafood establishment…read more The Oyster Bar is not for everyone. It is expensive. The restaurant only holds about 50 dinners and the tables are uncomfortably small & close together. It's also located in a neighborhood that might make some people take caution. On the flip side...The Oyster Bar offers 130 years of history in a uniquely older facility that features fresh high quality seafood along with outstanding service. You decide what you value and how you want to spend your dinning dollars. The Oyster Bar is located south of downtown area on Calhoun Street. The vintage building is well signed, lighted and offers an easy-in-easy-out side parking lot. The restaurant only holds about 50 dinners with a limited number of tables and a small bar. I would suggest that you call and make a reservation as The Oyster Bar is a fairly popular place to dine. Inside the building has retained the historic look. The foyer is very small...just like walking into an old house. They feature lots of dark hardwoods and a vintage looking bar. The tables are located very close together as you would expect in a small area. I think the tables are smaller in size as it was difficult to accommodate all the dishes, menus, glasses and cell phones. The white table linens and attractive "sea going" decor help set the experience. The staff on this night was very friendly, professional and helpful. They made us feel welcomed quickly. The waitress was great about removing dishes, refills and stopping to check on us. It's easier when all your tables are close together. Overall the food was excellent. Fresh seafood in Fort Wayne isn't common place. The food creations were delicious & creative without being all that unique. You will find a fairly broad menu to meet most dinner's choices. Here is a run down on the items we ordered: -Calm Chowder: very creamy without being overly rich to taste; moderately thick in consistency with a mild clam flavor; several larger pieces of clam meat; very good taste -Oysters on the half shell: beautiful presentation; oysters were fresh taste; no salty or "sea" tastes/smells; a small dab of sweet cocktail sauce and ground horseradish were nice add; oysters were outstanding!! -Fried Hushpuppies: no corn meal breading here. The outside was lightly fried and slightly oily to taste. The inside was slightly sweet, soft and moist. The chipotle aioli sauce has a very mild southwestern flavor that accented the sweet breading. -Crab Cakes: two fairly large cakes packed with real crab meat; gently fried; the fresh seafood flavors come through nicely; another very good dish! -Seafood Au Gratin: plenty of chunks of scallops and crab buried in a delicious lobster cream sauce and layer of mozzarella cheese. The sauce was creamy and mild without being rich. The seafood pieces retained their original flavor. The cheese topping was nice and gooey which held the seafood & sauce together nicely. Delicious dish!! -Diver Scallops: large and plump scallops cooked perfectly; very tender and moist without a "fishy" taste - nicely done!! I very much enjoyed the dinning experience. I love restaurants that retain and feature an older buildings character. I appreciate high levels of service and outstandingly delicious food. Especially when it comes to fresh seafood!!

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    Front door

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    Diver's scallops

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    17 West - Delicious spinach artichoke dip with crusty bread

    17 West

    4.4(67 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    The restaurant has an interesting split personality. The bar area is warm and inviting, with…read morecomfortable seating at the bar, tables, and booths that feel well-designed and cohesive. Unfortunately, the larger dining room on the other side is the complete opposite--sterile, plain, and uninspired. It could really benefit from a decorator who could bring it in line with the vibe of the bar and outdoor areas. 17 West positions itself as the nicest (and essentially only upscale) restaurant in the New Bremen area, but it falls short of that goal. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Salad sandwich with mashed potatoes. What arrived was a croissant that looked like it came straight from the IGA bakery, topped with a single sad leaf of lettuce and a thin, pale tomato slice. The chicken salad was scooped with what appeared to be an ice cream scoop and simply plopped onto the bread. The result was a bland sandwich with almost no spice or flavor. The mashed potatoes were presented the same way--scooped and unappealing. Overall, the presentation was cafeteria-level at best, and I've had better sandwiches in hospital cafeterias. My wife ordered the Firecracker Chicken. Her side salad was tiny and unremarkable, and while the chicken leg itself tasted decent, it was still just a sauced chicken leg. At $22, it felt significantly overpriced. 17 West likely wouldn't survive in a larger city with real competition. In the New Bremen area, however, it benefits from having very little rivalry, which allows it to stay in business despite the clear mismatch between its prices and the quality and presentation of the food.

    We came to this restaurant for dinner with family. This was our first time here. We were very…read moresurprised to see how many vegetarian options they had. This was a selling point and why our Aunt chose this for us. Keep the vegetarian options coming. The food tasted great and the service staff was very attentive and helpful. The inside has a nice cozy feel and decorated beautifully. We would return again.

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    Bar area

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    Fantastic chocolate cobbler with black raspberry ice cream!

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    Stop and Sea - Haddock Sandwich is a solid option with Handcut Fries

    Stop and Sea

    4.6(18 reviews)
    44.7 mi

    Okay... I'm still thinking about this meal like it personally changed my life a little bit…read more I had the haddock and WOW. The batter was that perfect golden crisp where every bite had that little crunch, but the fish itself was flaky and melt-in-your-mouth soft. You know when something is fried just right and not heavy or greasy at all? That. And the tartar sauce?? Not your average situation. It had this fresh, almost elevated flavor that made everything even better. I was literally dipping every last bite like I didn't trust the plate not to disappear. But honestly, what made it even more special was the people. Every single staff member was so kind and welcoming, and the chef actually came out to talk with us. I got to thank him personally for making me such an amazing gluten-free meal, which meant a lot because that's not always easy to find. Just one of those places where the food is incredible, but the experience somehow still steals the show. I will 1000% be back.

    From the time I went through the door I was treated with respect and kindness.The food was out of…read morethis . My dad was a fisherman and I challenged his fish .!. I was not disappointed I will go back again and again and again and again.. whenever I am in the Bellefontaine area . Everyone that come in was recognized and seated. It's a great place to go. Great place to eat Great food and to be treated with kindness....

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    Stop and Sea @ 909 S. MAIN ST BELLEFONTAINE OH 43311

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    Haddock Basket. Satisfying first experience during opening week in Sept. 2024

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