The restaurant was decorated like every other Bob Evans,and was very clean. The service was very attentive, keeping my water full. The food was the problem. I ordered a large breakfast platter with fried eggs. I asked for hard yellows. The waitress asked over hard or over well? I didn't know the difference. She said over well is cooked more than over hard. The first time they brought out my eggs they were over easy. Very runny yolks. I complained. They remade them, this time over medium, semi runny. I complained again, but ate them. The waitress said they had a trainee in the kitchen. I said rather loudly, bring in a professional then. Not happy. read more

Was hoping for a little more since this is the site of the annual festival. It was just a regular old Bob Evans. Good food and love they offer banana bread in addition to biscuit and rolls. Service was slow despite not being busy. read more

Bob Evans - Lunch and dinner menu 1 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

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Classic Bob Evans food at a cool farm location. The farm restaurant is located right at the historic Evans farm location. The restaurant feels a little more like a tourist stop than a plain restaurant. Great service and hot quality food as usual. Nice upscale decor. Chicken fried steak was tasty with a generous portion. read more

Bob Evans - Chicken fried steak! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

Unfortunately, I have to agree with most of these reviews. I got the build your own omelet, and, as a vegetarian, I got veggies and cheese. However, it came packed with meat that I only saw after I cut into it. The waitress was pretty defensive about it for some reason, I wasn't upset. After waiting a long time to get the first dish, I waited as they remade it. Wish there was some kind of discount at least. read more

Bob Evans - Build Your Own Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

It's really great food and near the birthplace of Bob Evans. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. read more

Bob Evans - Farmhouse restaurant and homestead - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

Well to start things off, we had to wait for a table, which seems bad to most. But this was done on purpose by the management, that way it insures we get a feel for the atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend the amazing atmosphere. We then made our ways to the tables, which were clean and organized extremely well. We ordered our food, and by we, I mean my most elegant date. We enjoyed our food to the extreme. While we cheered for every bite, which was so delicate to the touch. The server was fantastic, very attentive, she welcomed us with extreme love and care. She definitely deserves better pay. (side note, we never left a tip), hopefully I don't show this to her. my date partner did leave me mid meal, which was extremely sad to go through. Overall, everything was great. Also, that cook was extremely fast and efficient, food as mentioned before was fantastic. Rio Grande Bob Evans has out did themselves!!!! 10/10 5 stars, would recommend!!!!! read more

We saw the sign for the Bob Evans Farm on the interstate and knew we had to stop for breakfast. We were met graciously by a welcoming host and our waitress was attentive and kind. The food was delicious and was made even better by the clean and hospitable environment it was consumed in. I'm not sure why people have had such a negative experience here, but I think if you meet the employees with a kind demeanor they'll meet you right back with the same. read more

Bob Evans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

The best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The service is so good the employees are so nice try there food it's so bussing

Food was great as always from Bob Evans. It was a special treat to discover this the original location and farm!

We ordered 2 8.99 dinners. We were served full size dinners n said when the food came that's alot of food for 8.99. When we got the bill it was almost 30. I spoke with asst Mgr at register of the issue. He offered no credit or real apology. Needless to say we won't go back to this location. I even had pointed on the menu what I wanted. This waitress was either new or just clueless of the menu and dinner offers. read more

This is where it all began ... down on the farm. Its clean and waitress was delightful. So was the Coconut pie we got half off and enjoyed later that evening. Who could ask for more? read more

Bob Evans - Designer omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rio Grande, Ohio

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Pancakes were delicious and service was on point during our Saturday visit. Lots of cool photos in this original location of this family dining staple from its beginnings until now. Restaurant has a modern feel and lots of cool items for purchase while waiting to be seated. read more

I like bob evans but today I'm visiting my mother in law to celebrate her birthday and try to order from bob evans first time on curb side and second on carry out, but both times I got put on hold for more then 5 minutes, I don't get how this is professional nor a good customer service, and by the way in between the two times trying I got hang up once to, this is really disappointing and sad for me because I really like bob evans but I will not longer want to have my business with bob evans just for my not good experience and I hope that somebody teach the workers good customer service and at least tell the people calling if they are to busy or whatever the situation is... read more

We were very excited about eating at the first Bob Evans "Down in the Farm" but we were disappointed by the unimpressive the food was. I had the sausage bowl that was very unimpressive! My wife had the "Classic" but was also very unimpressed! I doubt if we go back, but the service was good and being able to eat at the first Bob Evans was worth the stop. read more

So excited to finally get a chance to stop and visit the Bob Evans flag ship restaurant and homestead. Unfortunately we couldn't go in side of the museum areas but it did not diminish the visit. It was like walking into the menus over the years seeing all the iconic locations that typically grace their menus and locations. read more

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Literally, the men's room had no soap for washing hands and the toilet and urinals were not flushed. I want to leave so bad but food is coming out. This used to be a great place and it has sadly declined into, what I speculate, is a filthy place. With that said, the women's room was okay according to my wife. Never again. read more

Got up, got clean, got out, got breakfast... Hi Bob! (drink if you do) Pulled in at the big red sign and figured this is the place. Took a couple minutes for our server to show but she did OK after that. We went with basic breakfasts: coffee, eggs up, french toast, sausages, grits, and coffee. Same for MLB but cakes instead of toast, eggs over easy, and no grits... Food came out hot and correct which are big plusses in my book. Egg yolks were propperly soft and agreeable to sharing a plate with the pig sticks and griddle food. Grits were a little off though; thickish and pasty. Would expect more from what I assume is global headquarters or at least the flagship store but apparently I'm mistaken in some regard.. read more

We were excited to finally have a reason to stop at Bob Evans Farm. I can confirm with the other Yelpers that the service is slow, the Wi-Fi is dead, and all of the empty tables are dirty. Nobody made an effort to bus tables during our visit. Given this restaurant's location and legacy, what's really unfortunate is that Yelpers have posted months of really bad reviews and clearly no action has been taken. This isn't a COVID problem- it's a leadership problem Next time we will drive on to Jackson. Sad to see a storied company flounder without is founder. read more

Well I was a bit excited to learn the Bob Evans my gps was taking us to was his actual farm. We are out of state, hungry, and have never eaten at this chain and don't know our way around to go elsewhere. We didn't know they close very early at 8 (having never eaten here) and felt bad coming in 20 minutes to close but we needed to eat. As soon as we stepped in we heard the entire crew start complaining very loudly. We should have walked out then and just opted for gas station sushi. Hunger won and we stayed. The waitress was rude from the start, huffing and no lie stomping off to get our drinks and rolls. Our daughter wanted chicken strips and she said they couldn't make them but the salad I ordered had chicken strips and they could make it for the salad which made no sense. I ordered a 1/2 salad and sandwich and was brought just a salad. My husband ordered a soup and sandwich which he received both but no spoon for the soup so he ate about 1/2 with a fork until we could finally ask for a spoon. The entire time we sat and ate we heard the staff complaining about us and every time I looked up the waitress was shooting me dirty looks. My husband was the only one to receive service at the table, even our daughter couldn't get a refill on her water. After this experience and to top it off at the home location of the business; we will never set foot in another Bob Evans again nor will I recommend them to anyone. read more

we went to Bob Evans this morning, and the service was not that great, and the food was absolutely horrible. BOB EVANS BUY YOUT EMPLOYEES HAIR NETS !!!!!!! Everything was cold because it sits up on the counter for a while while the servers chitchat amongst each other. this is not acceptable the potatoes that I received we're still frozen inside. I sent them back and the Lady brought back my plate and everything else was still cold didn't even have the decency to heat it up and then when we went to checkout, their training, a new girl, there bad habits they didn't even ask how everything was so there was not even an opportunity to make things, right I will never be going to this location again it's absolutely horrible so my suggestions would be is don't go there because this is not the first time we've had a bad experience here I would go to any restaurant other than here McDonald's even has better service and food which is pathetic read more

For service,, don't bother going in I've yet to go to one that doesn't have an excuse for food, service, wait staff or whatever!!! The one in Rio Grande , Ohio at Bob Evans farm is the worst plenty of open seating ( not Covid protocol) but they can't handle a party of two an hour before closing because they are short staffed I saw at least three severs, a manager in pink working, and tons of kitchen help. For mediocre food, this is the last straw read more

The food is typically good but the service is absolutely horrendous! I mean, hands down the worst service ever and it's every single time we come there. They need a whole new team of management read more

Food was good. Service was friendly but slow. Place was a pit. Seriously most of it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. I'm not a neat freak, but this place was bad. Tables dirty, floor dirty, bathrooms, front door -- everything. I don't know how any GM could not look around and see what his/her customers see. I really wanted to like this place given its history, but that was impossible. For heaven's sake, hire a cleaning service! read more

The restaurant is clean, and the employees care about their customers. The food is excellent. Especially their biscuits and gravy

We stopped in at our favorite Bob Evans for breakfast today. We waited 35 minutes for a booth, which was no big deal. Once seated tho, we sat 45 minutes without even getting a drink or even seeing a waitress!! Shocked and disappointed we finally got up and left. Not sure what is going wrong at the Defiance, Ohio Store, but may be awhile before we stop back.. read more

It's a cool experience if you are going to look at the farm, but. The food was pretty bad, I am not sure they use salt in the kitchen, never thought pancakes would inedible... Service was good though, nice waitress! read more

Our waitress did not know what came with my breakfast meal. I ordered the Country Biscuit Breakfast but she asked me what meat i wanted, even tho it doesn't come with a side of breakfast meat. I said "no I want the the country biscuit breakfast, it doesn't come with breakfast meat" and she had me show her the menu. she apologized and then asked what sides it said it came with. So she obviously doesn't know the menu. I also ordered an extra serving of hash browns. We waited 25 minutes for our food, and when it came, it wasn't even right. I didn't get my extra order of hash browns, my brother's pancakes were rock hard, and I got a medium egg even tho I ordered an over easy egg. what food i got and was correct, tasted good, but service overall was slow and not pleasant. read more

This location is really dirty. I wiped the table because I have a baby and toddler. It was nearly black when I picked it up. When we waited up front, there we're crazy dust bunnies under the benches. And the hostess didnt even speak to us. She did yell at another server for not cleaning up our table. Terrible experience. read more

Wife and I stopped in to eat 8/21/19 what a big disappointment. This Bob Evans is suppose to be the granddaddy of all Bob Evans restaurants it wasn't very clean the menus were dirty and the pages were all sticky and stuck together and it really needs a makeover bad. The food and service was just ok. We won't be stopping in again when we pass through Rio Grande Ohio. read more

We had to wait for 20 minutes in the lobby when there was at least 6 clean tables open and ready. Our food sat under the heat lamp for almost 15 minutes. The food was mediocre. read more

It was the most unfriendly restaurant I have ever been to. I entered with a smile and exited with great disappointment. The lady that sat us down gave no greeting. Just asked "how many?" The waitress was rude as well. The lady that took the order never returned. The next lady came to collect our empty glasses of pink lemonade to replace them. She totally ignored my thank you. No more than 10 minutes after getting our food they brought the check and laid it down next to my son saying "this is for you." No one ever came to ask if we were enjoying our food, if we needed anything else...nothing. I wanted to get the kids something sweet but wasn't given the chance. I got the memo loud and clear..."DO NOT RETURN HERE AGAIN!" Unbelievable to say the least. read more

Had a great experience here. The food was delicious (as expected)... the parmesan grilled chicken with broccoli was particularly tasty. Good sweet tea too. I also loved the peanut butter cookies with Reese's Pieces which we took home. This location is also fun because it is next to the Bob Evans historical site, with the museum and surrounding farmland. read more

Not overly friendly staff, wait time for a big table was a tad long and called in to let them know we were coming, the restaurant was not overly busy. Plates came out super hot, so they spent some time under the heat lamps. Biscuits not fresh, turkey was dry with over seasoned stuffing and a super sweet relish. Chicken pot pie over seasoned and not much to look at when it arrived. Breakfast was okay, hard to mess up eggs. Link sausage was greasy, so over all not that great to be the Homestead, expected more. read more

Food was great but the service was the absolute worst I have had all week. Hopefully the rest of the day will not be as bad

They told us they were closing soon and could not serve us at 7:50 pm for dinner on a Saturday night. They complained that they got 30 people in the last hour and cold not help us. However, 2 employees were drinking their drinks and talking about how they won't changes shifts with someone again beachside tgey was busy with customers all day. Ummm, isn't that what you want? Customers? They as we was walking out asked is not to give them a bad review. They said they can't find more help and it's not their fault. But keep in mind, no one was as it ting. It seemed all meals were in the tab K e because there wasn't much going on. My best guess it they wanted to leave soon. I get it. Maybe retail four service isn't for you. When people are traveling 100 miles and plan on visiting your location, then turned away.... Well maybe Bob Evansville side at need our business. They are recession proof I guess. Too bad. read more

This is the original Bob Evans Farm and restaurant, nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. The restaurant has undergone a major renovation and now features a more modern decor, but maintains its country charm. Long the restaurant's signature, breakfast is served all day long, and is an excellent combination of great taste and value. Lunch and dinner menu features farm favorites ranging from country fried steak to farm-fresh burgers. More than just a restaurant, the campus also houses barns, cabins, and more ... and is also home to the famous Bob Evans Farm Festival in October. read more

Very disappointed! Didn't know how to make Deep Dish Chicken Noodle and my biscuits and sausage gravy should have been in a bigger container. I WON'T be wasting my money there again!! read more

I waited nearly ten minutes for a steak knife and the butter and sour cream for my then-cold baked potato. I should have just grilled out at home. read more

Very disappointed. This should be their flagship. Based on the service and food quality, I would not recommend anyone going out of their way unless you haven't seen a farm in a very long time. Otherwise, any old bob Evans will do. read more

My husband and I had lunch at this Bob Evans on a drive home form Ohio. We thought it was quaint that it is on the original farm of Bob Evans. We anticipated a good restaurant experience. But unfortunately were disappointed. Although the land and farm area outside are lovely, the restaurant was anything but. The place was dirty! The front doors are grimy and filthy. There was sticky areas all over our table. We had to ask the waitress to reclean the table. We were seated off in a small room which had dirty high chairs and cleaning supplies sitting around. The blinds on the windows were broken and dusty. Food stain were on the wall next to our table. The service was extremely slow..an issue for us because we still had a long drive back to our state. I would think the manager would care about presenting the restaurant near the original Bob Evans, sort of a road side attraction, in a better light. It was a mess. We will not be going there on future trips to that part of Ohio. read more