"Fried Bologna, World Affairs, and One Legendary Brad"…read more Longer review but wanted to share. Traveling through central Ohio, I decided to detour for something unique--and landed at Homestead Family Restaurant in Fredericktown. I walked in around 7:30 AM and immediately spotted a table of 8-10 older gentlemen who looked like they were actively solving the world's problems. (Global warming? Inflation? Or just the eternal question of whether the Buckeyes will ever win big--hard to say.) The place oozes classic small-town America charm. I parked myself at the big U-shaped counter, and before I could even think about coffee, a hot cup appeared in front of me. Service here is fast, friendly, and so welcoming it feels like they've known you for years--even if you just rolled in off the road. The menu had those retro comfort food gems you rarely see anymore. And there it was: Fried Bologna Omelet. Pennsylvania has scrapple. Hawaii has Spam. Southern Ohio has Goetta. Central Ohio? Central Ohio proudly waves the fried bologna flag. I ordered the Bologna Omelet with fried potatoes, plus a biscuit with sausage gravy (because if you say no to sausage gravy here, you'll probably get escorted out). The food was very good. Potatoes could've used a little more time in the pan (maybe par-boiling first), but hey--still plenty tasty. For the "tribe," I grabbed: Breakfast Bowl (potatoes, eggs, American cheese, topped with sausage gravy--basically edible joy). Sausage Biscuits and Gravy (aka, double-down on gravy, because life is short). Everything hit the spot. The place is neat, the food hearty, and the service top-notch. But here's what really made the stop unforgettable: Brad. Brad is a local legend and was celebrating his birthday that morning. He sat next to me, gave me the lowdown on the town, and greeted everyone like the unofficial mayor of Fredericktown. The entire restaurant seemed to be there for him. Brad is a kind, gentle soul--the kind of person who makes you think, "You know what? This world really does need more Brads." Final Thought: Homestead Family Restaurant isn't just about good food (though the fried bologna omelet and sausage biscuit & gravy are worth the trip). It's about community, character, and the people who make small towns special. If you're in the area, stop by. Even if you're not hungry, you might meet Brad--and trust me, that's better than dessert.

To start, the town is a small place with friendly people. The ambience of the restaurant is…read morecalming, old timey vibes, but really nice. The food is cooked to order, so it is fresh. It all tastes really good, and best of all, the price is lovely. I mean, if you need to feed a family on a budget, go here. If you are hungry or starving , go here. It is like going to your mom's place and having a good relaxing breakfast. Friendly service, helpful owners, and they don't cheap out on ingredients or anything. Worth the 3.5 hour drive from indiana to there!

Valentine's Day Edition:…read more My wife and I met with my parents at Black Dog Tavern as they were having a Valentine's Day steak special. It was delicious! The ribeye was cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic. They were very accommodating and were able to provide my nephew with a high chair. Ambiance was very neat. Eating and having a nice view of the golf course feels very swanky for little ol' Mansfield, OH. I would happily come back as everything on their normal menu looks great!

I was in the area last night and not that many place to eat on the area…read more I set my GPS, I honestly thought the GPS taken me to a place that murder about to happen. lol Is way up in the hill, and there no sign, I wasn't even sure this is the place even tho I'm looking at the building, house? Well, look like a house, not really a building Went inside, the place is not busy, there is a bar seating, the girl in the bar is very nice, very friendly I seated, the menu has burgers, pasta, steak, typical American restaurant menu, nothing special I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo, I know, in American restaurant? lol Well, I want some noodle, I think is $14, added grill chicken for another $6 When it come out, the portion is very small, very disappointed, even the chicken is small, very dry Overall, the food I'm giving 3 out of 10, service is great If you in the area, you should order the burger, they probably do better job

Hidden gem.. Don't drive past this thinking 'wow that place…read morelooks too fancy'. Its not! The Note is a combination space and perfect for evening and weekend hangouts. Outside- cheap eats and delicious cocktails with cornhole and fire tables. Indoors- the reservation only cocktail place. Hotdogs are $6.50 and a tremendous value! My Carolina dog was piled with so many bacon bits it was nearly too salty. Nearly. That made it Perfect. Price plus food makes this an amazing addition to our regular stops when we come to visit my parents.

Came to the Note in downtown Lexington today! Best food within 50 miles. Amazing service, cozy…read moreambiance, and excellent service!

My wife and I were staying at the escape room getaway down the street and booked a reservation at…read moreThe Alcove for our date night dinner. The ambiance was great. The restaurant has a classic feel with wood featured everywhere, crystal chandeliers providing the lighting, and servers in white shirts and black pants. Very classy without being too stuffy. Our server, Dawn, took amazing care of us. We had friendly service, spot-on recommendations (the chorizo date appetizer!), and attention to detail. The food and drinks were all very tasty. I don't really bother reviewing food in too much detail since everyone has different tastes. But, I thought it was an excellent meal and would definitely eat there again!

We had a fantastic birthday dinner there. Excellent service ( wish i could remember our servers…read morename). Excellent cocktails and main courses. Quiet ambiance. Recommend it for any special occasion.

7-2026 Buffet was very clean, and food was delicious I loved…read morethe cabbage casserole! My husband loved the chicken. Lots to choose from and hearty food. Good service, very crowded but it was organized and ran very well.

Used our "Amish Country Summer Package" which included dinner here…read more We got sat instantly right at 5:30, prime time. Karen greeted us right away and explained the deal to us. I got the full buffet & she got the salmon w/ sweet potato fries & salad bar. Drinks were included as well. Plus she brought wheat rolls. The hot buffet was limited but everything was always fresh & very tasty. I can't complain about any item. The salmon was pretty good as it had a nice crust on it. The sweet potato fries were perfect & the cinnamon butter was even better. Salad bar was really fresh & the local cheddar cheese was amazing. The cold prepared salads were a bit too wet but yummy. Only dessert item was jello. The full buffet w/ drink only cost $18! And Karen was the best server!

Great service and great people. Food is pretty good and reasonably priced…read more Their pizza is the highlight for me. But their burgers are a close second.

Had the meatopia pizza tonight the thing was almost 2" thick. The best pizza in town hands down and…read morecan't beat the quick service!

Our waitress Kiera was very attentive and friendly. Love the way the staff works well together to…read moremake sure you get your order efficiently and food is always hot! Drinks are made to order or off the menu and good bartenders!

Stopped in here for the first time and really enjoyed it. The wings were good and the wife loved…read moreher wrap. The atmosphere was welcoming and i loved the decorations on the wall. We went during the afternoon but this place looks like it gets busy at night or on the weekend. We plan on coming back and trying some different thing

The food was delicious, the service was great. The blackberry pie that we bought as we were leaving…read morethe restaurant wasn't good. Next time in I complained and was given a free pie. I chose the apple. Staff very nice and gracious. The apple pie was very good.

Der Dutchman is a large but charming restaurant in Belleville, Ohio. It's part of a chain with…read moreother locations. Der Dutchman is probably best known for its "all you can eat buffet" but you can also order off the menu which includes a variety of beef, chicken and fish entrees along with a nice selection of sandwich options. We were dining with another couple and none of us opted for the buffet. We all ordered from the menu. My wife had chicken and waffles, I had a BLT with coleslaw, one of our friends had the grilled chicken club sandwich and the other had the grilled ham and cheese. I was impressed at how fast the food was served after ordering. All of our food was delicious. Our waitress was very personable and pleasant and the service was excellent.

This review is regarding the appalling service I received in the deli/bakery today. I have worked…read morewith this store in the past for catering and had a good experience so I thought I'd go with them again. Apparently there is only one person who handles catering here. Despite this person leaving me a voicemail telling me they would be there on a specific day (today) they were not there. A woman behind the counter called me a liar and said that no message was left saying the person would be there today. I have a screenshot of the message. She then starts yelling at me that they don't do the type of event I'm asking about. I tell her they have in the past, but why wasn't that relayed to me when I came in a few days ago, or in the message left? She is yelling telling me I should have called back, I guess instead of just coming in? She then goes to the back I guess because she's so angry??? I have never been treated so poorly at a business for no reason. I'm there literally trying to have this business cater a party. The manager "Dan" comes and doesn't apologize to me. He doesn't even acknowledge the way I was treated. He just says he'll talk to the employee. They acted like I did something wrong. I will not be returning to this business nor would I recommend them for anything. Who yells and embarrasses their customers in front of a store full of people over a catering inquiry?

I like Lannings. They have really good sales. Their bakery is yummy. It's small and can be…read moreexpensive but if you stick to the sales you can usually get some pretty good deals. Especially on meat.