Brenda's Family Dining

We placed Quimby's back in our regular rotation of dining places again after an extended absence…read more Not because they were ever bad, but because they stop selling Yukon jack for a while. But Yukon Jack is back and now Yukon Jim is back. My wife enjoyed sushi grade Ahi Tuna and she reports as the best she's ever had. I had barbecue pork chops and they're absolutely delicious. Our appetizer was a hummus plate and it was delectable. The drink prices were very reasonable. .. our beer was Shock Top "Twisted Pretzel Wheat " @ $3 a pint. That's good! My Yukon Jack and Coke was well priced too. The place was crazy busy but servers and bartenders hustled the best they could. It rocked.

We started with the spinach artichoke dip, which was very mediocre, worse than what it used to be…read morebefore the buyout. I did like the honey Sriracha chicken. My boyfriend is vegetarian and was told the lentil soup was vegetarian but couldn't eat it because it tasted like chicken broth. We won't return. We thought it couldn't get worse but sadly it has. We live close and wish it was good.

Bathroom needs a good cleaning. Is that mud?

Spinach dip

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Lintel soup

The Mason Jar Tap & Grill

4.0(109 reviews)

I had been here more than five or so years ago when this place was known more for bar food and…read moredrinks. Over the past couple of years, I've been hearing more about the food. Decided to check it out after working from a local library. Upon walking in, the ambiance is welcoming and casual. The wood floors looked very clean and it just felt clean. Since I was here mid-afternoon, the back part of the restaurant was closed, so I took a seat at one of the bar high tops. My server was very friendly and efficient. I ordered the Baja Chicken Rollup without bacon and with ranch dressing on the side. It came out pretty quickly. And did I mention that I also had the fries?! The fries were perfectly seasoned and cooked so that they weren't too crispy or too soft. They were addictive! The sandwich was also amazing, though secondary to the fries. The side of ranch dressing was perfect. The condiments were served in small plastic containers, which were a reminder that this was great food in a bar and grill. Everything was very tasty though and I don't mean to discount the food or service, as it was top notch. Definitely recommend! Check out the pictures below!

My burger was served undercooked. After I cut into it and took a bite, I sent it back expecting a…read morereplacement. Instead, the same burger was taken back to the kitchen, recooked, and part of it was brought back to the table. The manager came out and defended the decision to recook and re-serve a burger that had already been served and eaten from. I did not consider that an acceptable food-safety practice, so I declined to eat it or pay for it. We also ordered the jalapeño popper dip. The menu description did not mention meat, but there was unidentified meat in the dip. Overall, the food-handling concerns and lack of ingredient transparency were enough for us to decide we will not be returning.

Dining in the bar area

Elote Dip.

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Photo credit goes to my wife. Her and her damn iPhone with the super camera.

Corner Saloon

3.0(2 reviews)

4.4 mi

We threw a mob-wife themed "40th" birthday party here. The staff were ultra accommodating. We had…read moregreat bartenders, fast service, decent bar food, and a great time. They brought in karaoke for us. They let us decorate and were just really great about the whole thing. We couldn't have asked for a better spot!

Not a good environment to be in!! It needs changing for sure. Some people are trying to change it…read morefor the better but others not so much! Go as you please, enjoy your time have fun but watch it around there..

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Charlie Mops Grub & Hops

3.3(46 reviews)

A friend and I stopped here to have a drink before heading home for the night…read more We ordered the fried cheese and was wowed by their homemade ranch dressing. The drinks were cold and served fast. What else can you ask for at your local bar? Cool spot!

I can't think of a single reason to go to Charlie Mops. Expect them to nickel and dime you for…read moreeverything. I haven't used the restroom, but it wouldn't surprise me if they charged a dollar to use it, another dollar for toilet paper, and another dollar to wash your hands. Oh yea, if you use a credit card (like almost everyone does), be prepared yet another charge for that. There's no reason reason to waste your time or money for mediocre food and service at Charlie Mops when you can literally just walk across the street and get a great meal at Mason Jar. There are several other places close by that are better options. Stay away from this dump. I gave Charlie Mops one star because there's not a ZERO star option!

Merry Christmas. Santa brought you a new multigame machine!

Cool take on french fries - "C" is for Charlie.

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This place is very comfortable, even with all the purple haired weirdos.

Angelo's Northwood Villa

3.2(190 reviews)

5.3 mi

I was in town traveling from California and wanted to treat myself to a nice steak dinner, and I'm…read moreso happy I stopped here! Everything was phenomenal. The service was excellent everyone was so kind and attentive. I ordered my steak Charred & Sizzled and it was absolutely divine, so tender and delicious. I also had the Calamari Fritti, which was incredibly fresh. Even the slice of their Villa Cheese Bread served with my meal was amazing, I could have eaten ten of those! The ambiance was beautiful. I especially loved the speakeasy feel with the old chandeliers and wallpaper; it gives the restaurant such a unique charm and made the whole experience feel special. Loved my experience here and will definitely have to come back next time I'm in town!

3.25 I've dined at this restaurant many times over the years…read more- the last time was over a year ago. I still find the retro historic ambiance charming- with its over-the-top velvet wallpaper, ornate chandeliers, and white tablecloths on each table. I don't believe any decor changes have been made over the decades. It's part of the restaurant's signature charm and I love it. It was a rather hot and humid day in Michigan and I immediately noticed that the AC wasn't keeping up with the heat. Still, it wasn't overly uncomfortable. Even with a 6pm reservation, the restaurant was very crowded, so I attributed the heat to the crowd and some of the sizzling plates, in addition to lack of adequate AC. . Our server greeted us promptly and told us about the specials of the night. She took our drink orders and came back to take our food orders. My friend ordered filet mignon with a baked potato, with a beef vegetable soup. I ordered the Halibut Special, broiled in butter with shiitake mushrooms and a baked potato plus a side of steamed asparagus to share. While awaiting our orders, we were served exactly two pieces of bread ("dirty bread"?!) and a basket of bread or pretzel sticks. The bread wasn't even warm and I didn't eat it further after one bite. That was okay because I was saving myself for the entree'. When our entrees arrived, they looked appetizing. Upon taking a bite of my Halibut, however,I was underwhelmed. It wasn't horrible in any way but didn't impress me as anything amazing or crave-worthy. The asparagus, imo, should have had the stalks cut down further to cut off the yellow parts of the bottoms. It was a decent sized portion though. My friend's filet mignon was "good" according to her, though no further enthusiasm. It was a pleasant enough dinner though it was rather loud and difficult to converse at times. Our server was polite, pleasant and efficient. Upon being served the check, (I was treating for my friend's birthday), I glanced at it but didn't study it. Later, I was surprised to see a petty surcharge of .50 each for sour cream for the two baked potatoes that were included in the entrees. There was also an upcharge I didn't recognize for some type of cheese? I just don't like being nickled and dimed, so it irritated me. I left the restaurant thinking that I wouldn't hurry back and that I would order a pasta dish. However, it's definitely worth checking out for the experience if you haven't tried this spot. It's very close to Toledo and there's plenty of free parking. Check out pics below!

Angelo's complimentary Dirty Bread

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Exterior

Forest View Lanes

3.7(48 reviews)

3.6 mi

I threw a birthday party for my husband and it turned out great! Shout out to Cheyenne for being…read moreso helpful and quick with answering questions prior to the date and to our server Erica for her hard work making sure drink orders were taken, the appetizers were continuously filled and keeping everything cleaned up after our guests. Really appreciate it and everyone enjoyed themselves. The biggest compliments from everyone were the pulled pork egg rolls.

4 stars for the absolute best jalapeno poppers I have ever had. Handmade, dipped in a carnival-like…read morebatter that is greasy yet light and airy, and filled with creamy heat, they are surprisingly good. Much much better than expected. Don't get me wrong, this is a bowling alley with bar food, but the attention to detail and homemade aspects shine through in ways that leave you wanting more. Yes, some of the items were not great, like the limp fries, and the overcooked chicken chunks, but honestly, my group was overly enthused with the experience, from the food to the wonderfully welcoming service. We'll be back, definitely to eat and people-watch, but hopefully for bowling as well. (note to reader, make a lane reservation as this place gets PACKED)

The bar area with the garage doors open

The best jalapeno poppers I have ever had? It's true.

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On the patio.

Aj's Doolittle's

3.2(40 reviews)

This place was just okay. Not bad, not amazing. Our waitress was great and very patient (we had a…read morelarge party). I ordered a glass of wine, and the glass was dirty. The waitress was really great about getting me a new glass. I ordered the BLT on sourdough, but I think I actually ended up getting white bread, which was fine.

We came here for the first time with a large party. We had reservations so we had no trouble…read moregetting seated. We ordered drinks from the drink menu. I had a red ale that was delicious. I ordered the tater kegs as an appetizer. They were very delicious! I wish I had at least three more orders of those. For my main I ordered the fried perch.It was good with the tater sauce, but otherwise I found the fish to not have a ton of flavor. Overall, I would come back.

Flash fried brussel sprouts tossed with pecans and their own hot pepper bacon jam. The hot pepper is spicy but not Hot.

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Erie Restaurant & Bar

3.3(30 reviews)

Everything was FABULOUS , and Tina was also a Fantastic WAITRESS!…read more I will Definitely be back!!!! Great Food!!!!!!!! A Family type restaurant.

Eating at Erie restaurant was a great experience. I ordered the burger special, and it did not…read moredisappoint!! The waitress, Tina, had a sweet personality and did a wonderful job as a waitress! I highly recommend eating here!

Erie Restaurant & Bar

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Loaded Nachos

Sunrise Skillet

4.4(161 reviews)

14.8 mi

The grand opening in my opinion was a resounding success. Very nice coordinated interior design…read more Roomy with ample seating for groups. Cheery service, well trained and paid attention to detail (coffee cups and water always full)! The parking is more than adequate with room for many cars and handicapped accessible with handicapped spaces. We hand Country fried steak and eggs, Denver Omelette with home fries and toast. There was a special pumpkin waffle which came (at our request) on the side with maple syrup and a seasonal apple cinnamon syrup! Very good coffee. Centrally located between downtown Perrysburg and Route 20 and Route 25, our new go to place for breakfast and brunch!

Oh my goodness! So many tempting menu options- from Eggs Benedict ( hollandaise from scratch- who…read moreeven does that?!) waffles, pancakes- and all generous portions! Vegetarian options mostly on the breakfast side. The wait staff are friendly and quick! Next time we will try the lunch menu- come on down!

Denver Omelet with Hash Browns

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Chris G.

12 years ago

Brenda's is a great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's everyday diner food but the menu is huge, as are the portions. Very friendly wait staff. All homemade desserts. Try the cheesecake, it's like nothing you've ever had before! Have never had a bad meal at Brenda's and have never heard so many people comment on how much they enjoyed their experience. This is becoming our go-to place for a nice, inexpensive dinner out. If the owner is in, which she usually is, you'll know her by her friendly, welcoming attitude. Brenda cares about her customers. Obviously, we love Brenda's! read more

Laura K.

11 years ago

Great food every time. The waitresses have always been friendly. The food comes quickly, too. I'm never disappointed when I go. I get there about every two months. read more

Will H.

13 years ago

best broasted chicken in the area-will and norma--4-15 14

Brenda's Family Dining - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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