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3.8 (38 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Cyndi D.

Went for the first time with my family for Mother's Day and my dad's birthday. Cocktails were really good. Salads were okay. Pizza was not great. First time in my life I ordered mushrooms with my steak and got canned mushrooms??? They were warm and only tasted like butter. So gross.

Ny strip steak with baked potatoes and mushroom
MeyMey L.

Hole in the wall restaurant tucked in Lancaster. Their steaks are always spot on. Sometimes we get tired of driving all the way out to Columbus to eat, this is always our number one choice for great service and good steak. Make sure to get their coleslaw and mushrooms!

Amazing pizza!!! Nice crispy homemade crust with sweet sauce.

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Great service and food is yummy! Quaint place but they have good specials and have never had a bad meal. Pizza is good too!

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3 years ago

Very good food and reasonably priced. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. Very friendly employees.

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2 years ago

food is always great. we are permitted to bring our dog Moe and everyone is so kind. pizza is good too!

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3 years ago

Mediocre, not great food. Place could be cleaner too. Service is hit & miss. Definitely would just be a one time visit

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Great appetizers and steaks! Awesome burgers, I split them with my wife. Great place to take my picky family, has something for everyone!

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8 years ago

A hidden gym, diamond in the rough, the pizza in the steak are very good. Wait staff is great

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