Outstanding market! Produce, flowers, homemade items. This is by far the best farmers market to be…read morefound in this part of the state. The quality is unsurpassed and the prices are reasonable. And when peaches are in season.... get a little taste of heaven.

Bergman Orchards has been around for many years, and that is a testament to their selection of…read moregoods, fair pricing, and pleasant customer service. Stopping at their location this time of years gives you added enjoyment of taking in all the Halloween decorations they have on the grounds. Their baked goods, breads, and fudge/chocolate counter are also added dimensions to their product offerings.

This was our first visit to The Shipyards and had some…read more positives and some negative. First, our Server was new and when asked what beers were "Seasonal" as listed on the menu and we're told there is an apricot ale and no other beers other than what's on the menu. I had to go to the bar to find out what other beers were available and found many others. Other than not knowing what beers, our server was very pleasant and delivered food quickly. Food was served warm and fresh. Baby back ribs were Excellent and not overcooked or reheated. Almond crusted fish was crunchy and thin, very disappointing for $22. Overall restaurant was clean and good atmosphere with a beautiful patio overlooking the boat docks.

Amazing spot in the river front in Lorain. Coming from a foodie town like Portland Maine (where…read moreI'm almost positive they got their name and logo from, Shipyard brewery, I see you). Growing up in Lorain I always hoped for nicer restaurants with more creative menus and ingredients. This place gets top marks in my book. The beer is flavorful, the menu is relatable but trendy, and the service is friendly. Also, for social distancing, the sheer size of the place makes it easy. Every time I go home to visit the family, I'm sure to swing by here for a pint and walleye sandwich or cup of French onion soup.

I was just wasting time on the interwebs when I spotted a picture of ramen with pierogis in it. I…read moreknew I had to have it. So I made the drive to Lorain and have no regrets. First off I need to say the friendliness and passion of the owner and staff is definitely 5 stars worthy. They want you to enjoy your time at Boriken and they are happy to explain everything about the menu. It was nice to hear that they try to use local ingredients as much as they can and that they try to have little food waste. To explain further, they will only make so much of something a day, when it's out it's out. This also means that some dishes might have whatever is available in the fridge at the time. An example of this is their Beast Bowl (not listed on the menu). The Beast Bowl $13 is the chef's take on ramen. The night I had it the goods inside were 2 fried chorizo pierogi, pork, jowl, and sausage. There was also a poached egg, green onions, and cooked red peppers. While I'm not a big fan of sausage and I'd prefer a soft boiled egg (hate when the white part is clear and goopy), the broth was good and overall it was a tasty dish. I liked that it wasn't salty or plain in flavor and that it did not contain mushrooms. I would get this again - I would just add more hot sauce and ask if the pierogis can be sauteed instead of fried (love me soft with a slight crisp!). Of course since it was my first time there and not close to home I had to try other menu items out! (Don't do this, ate too much and it hurt). I got the Tostones $6 and the Might "T" Fine $6 as well. The salty tostones had nice crispy fried edges, you just have to rip them up to dip them in the aioli since the container it's in is not wide enough for maximum dip coverage. However I would deal with this any day over them using those throwaway plastic 2oz containers. I ended my night with dessert. The might t fine is basically like chocolate pudding with homemade marshmallows on top. The marshmallows were torched so they had that fire smell, but it was a satisfactory treat for sure. I guess this dish usually comes with fried up bits of shredded carrots on top as well, but they were out. Other notes about the menu: It will change seasonally/based on whatever is available locally so keep watch on their Facebook page for new dishes. Also, I hear they have some good gravy covered fries that are a shout out to the gravy fries the chef used to get in the LHS cafeteria. The fries are frozen which is disappointing, but the chips are housemade. I was told salt and pepper are not on the tables because they don't think you need it. I find this a bit cocky, but was glad to hear they will get them from the back if you ask. They are working on getting a licence so expect alcohol offered soon. As for the building and atmosphere I would rate that lower. The restaurant is on the basement level of an apartment building and while there are 3 entrances (front, side, back for handicap), none of them directly open up into the restaurant. Not much when it comes to decor inside, plus no TV or Wi-Fi. I was told this is so that families are forced to interact with each other. I asked about people dining solo and was told to bring a book. The staff I encountered definitely had lively personalities so just give them a chat. It's also a bit chilly inside, I ate with my coat on. Overall, I know the menu might look a bit interesting/odd, but you should come in and give it a chance. The inside doesn't have much going on, but if you have an easy going personality you won't mind. I'm not sure about that drive, but I will eventually be back to give them another try and I wish Boriken all the best!

Sometimes the out of the way spots can be the best kept secrets. Spread the word on this one…read more Boriken Juke Joint is a great mix of comfort food. So many things i wanted to try. Here is what we got. Collards - butter and spice Pierogi Potstickers - mushroom, spinach, bacon. Boriken Miso Ramen. - pork, wheat noodles , egg Gumbo - chicken, garlic sausage, pork, shrimp, corn, okra Also Chef Joe brought out some of his homemade pepper water Looking forward to eating here again. Want to try the burger and homemade chips. See photos

The spot was OK. Next time I visit I probably would skip this restaurant and find something better…read more First night we didn't have a reservation and we asked for a table for two, the place looked dead and acted like they were so busy and the next reservation wasn't available for hours later so we found something else. We tried calling and kept going to voicemail so we walked down, and the host was just on the phone chit chatting So we made a reservation for two days out and went on a Sunday and there was literally only two tables when we went but our server was so slow. Our server was nice, but for how slow it was, it was a little bit ridiculous that our drinks were completely empty before we were offered refills. The food was good but nothing to write home about. I got the veal and my sister got the fillet, the steak undercooked for what she ordered, but was still good. Overall, the food was good, but the service is lacking so probably would skip here next time and find something better. The next day we went to the pub which was better Service and more tentative.

After a 3 day stay we finally experienced a scrumptious meal...soft lighting...pleasant…read moresurroundings and attentive waitstaff... plates served with an eye for detail and presentation....restrooms were sparkling....you won't be disappointed with this one ....

Loved it! I grew up in Lorain and visited northern Ohio in October. I was an event catered by…read morethe Villa. .Food was delicious!! I can see why Germans Villa is doing well while similar businesses fell by the wayside. The turkey was fantastic! Better than any I tasted here in Texas. I land I heard that they are bringing in an "ABBA group. Wish I lived closer...but wait...winter is about to set in... Big trade off for fine weather on Lake Erie in the summer.

My family was sent food from German's Villa after the loss of a loved one. When our beloved…read moreSokolowski's in Cleveland closed, we were worried we'd never find the Eastern European comfort food again that we loved so dearly. We were sent pierogi, pork chops, stuffed cabbage and chicken paprikash in half pan sizes. German's has a large food to-go menu that can be placed with 72 hours notice. Our sender let us know that while they don't list prices on their website menu (odd), you can call and have one with prices emailed to you. All the prices are very fair and nothing here is overpriced. My favorite dish so far is the pork chops. I'm not typically a person that enjoys pork chops but these have the perfect breaded flavor and fall off the bone just as they should. The paprikash half pan is quite literally HEAVY - we have yet to open it in the fridge but I can't wait. We'd definitely order food from here in the future.

Yesterday I was invited to a friend's house for Christmas and they had ordered Prime Rib from Tom's…read moreCountry Place. I was ready to be underwhelmed and enjoy what I'm sure was to be a non-descript, tasteless, but quality dinner. Boy was I wrong. It was sincerely a stunning, stunning meal. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and was extremely tasty. The beef was served with au jus and horseradish. It was really a quality cut of beef and very filling, not grissely or stringy, but a very well cut piece of meat perfectly cooked for everyone who liked it from medium rare to medium. The sides were incredible. Not a huge mac and cheese fan, but this was truly exceptional mac and cheese. Very "cheesy" and tasty, not just your average Velveeta paste. The mashed potatoes were exceptional, and I could have eaten so much more. One doesn't normally think of pick up food as exceptionally delicious or remarkable in quality, but this meal from Tom's certainly was!

Book them for your wedding. The staff was amazing. The food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their…read moretime. It is a beautiful venue inside and out. My parents had their reception there 51 years ago and I am sure everything was nice then but I can surely say it is better now! Book them if you can.

This farmers market was so cute and fun to walk through while we waited for our friends to meet us…read morefor brunch. It wasn't huge, but they had lots of great vendors including produce, art, baked goods, etc. It's just one small street that was blocked off, but it was bustling and you could tell it's a local favorite. I love a good farmers market and it's always fun to check them out in other cities.

The chef here works up quite the menu. Always different always tasty. Prices are great and any…read moredrink you can imagine. The staff treat you like family. Try it and I think you will be delighted.

I was encouraged to try their Fish Fry. The vibe was lively and upbeat. Beer selection plentiful…read more But, honestly, although the Perch dinner was plentiful, the fish lacked flavor.