I grew up in Elyria and Oberlin and hadn't been to either in a long time. The Foundry is a really good option not far from the Square. Started with fries to share. That hit the spot while we waited for a friend to join us. I ordered the B&B Burger, barbecue and bacon, medium rare. It was delicious and cooked correctly. Even the last bite of the bun was crispy, in a very good way. Our service was friendly and very helpful. We needed more time to order due to being joined by a last minute friend. Clearing plates and drinks was a little slow but we asked the server to do so and that was solved. My dinner companions seemed to enjoy their meals too. The restaurant and bar itself is welcoming and seeing the downtown through the garage doors was very nice. read more

Foundry Kitchen and Bar - A variety of seating choices are available - at the bar, a booth, tables near the garage doors that open for good weather. - Gastropubs Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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Did a delivery thru Toast for the first time. I ordered boneless wings with mild sauce with celery and blue cheese dressing. I also added extra celery and extra blue cheese. That came up to an extra 1.25. However I didn't get my extra celery or extra blue cheese dressing. The wings were good. I also ordered one each of their desserts. Chocolate chip cake , raspberry cheese cake and Chocolate Cake. Chocolate cake and Raspberry Cake were both delicious. We were too full to eat the chocolate chip cake. Over all good. But the kitchen needs to pay attention to every order. It took about an hour to get the delivery so I never bothered about the celery and dressing missing. read more

06/22/2026 Stopped in Elyria on our way out to my grand daughter's wedding. My wife found Foundry... she said it had the best reviews in Elyria, so... Good call again sweetheart! She went for the pan seared salmon (sweet Thai chili, rice noodles, scallion, carrots, crimini mushrooms, snow pea, Fresno peppers and a sesame glaze. I went for the center cut pork chops (bacon balsamic glaze) with brown rice and asparagus. Great location in the middle of town. Big place, but pretty busy all the time. Excellent service (forgot her name, sorry) but definitely a great place to stop if/when you're in the area. read more

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Great decor pulling in the history of the Sterling Foundry. Strong beer selection on tap. I got the Roman smash burger (Burger of the Month). It was excellent. The wings were very good. Crispy finish and juicy flavor. The side of chips was ok, they were pretty broken up, recommend getting fries. read more

Foundry Kitchen and Bar is a chic spot right in town. Plenty of seating and a long bar. We sat at the bar for lunch. Bartender was very helpful in describing some of the dishes. We started with the short rib poutine... absolutely delicious. I had the chicken parm sandwich. Chicken was perfectly cooked and the marinara sauce was delicious. Take note, it's a big sandwich. Nice beer and cocktail list too. read more

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Vibes inside are much better than where it's located. Big space with ample seating. They were out of 2/3 appetizers we wanted and meatloaf wasn't ready yet despite being late afternoon. So we had to pivot what we wanted a few times. We had the egg rolls which were hot and delicious. Pepperoni pizza was good flavor but a bit soggy/floppy in spots. Burger was great, cooked to order. Got sweet potato fries after seeing them go by on someone's plate, then when mine arrived they looked nothing like those, were overcooked to the point they were inedible with charred peices on the plate. Other than not attending to the clearly uneaten fries, server was attentive and friendly and offered suggestions. We would come back in when in the area to try something different, but wouldn't make a special trip. read more

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This place was everything we needed it to be. They are set up to serve a large range of group sizes and lots of dining patrons at once. We had reservations during Oberlin's graduation weekend. The reservations were easy to get, we were seated promptly, service was attentive, and the menu had a large enough range for everyone in our party. The drinks were a hit with those who had them, including the mocktails. The food was tasty and portions were large. I would definitely go again, especially with a larger party. read more

Great menu, decent bar, nice atmosphere. Its the staff that brings this place down. 50% chance of actually being treated like a paying customer. I always sit at the bar and often go without a drink even water, I stack dishes just for them to on the bar waiting. Meanwhile the staff hangs out in the corner by the register chatting. I love that they get along and enjoy each other but it would have been nice to have a drink with my husband instead of watching them have an office party. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Downtown Elyria. I had been wanting to go, and when I finally made it here, it did not disappoint! The menu has so many interesting options! I was seated in the front area, which was charming and had a fireplace and a lot of outdoor light. I asked our waiter for recommendations, and my dad had the meatloaf he recommended. I had the rosemary tallow sandwich, which was so decadent with caramelized everything. I want to come back for the Monday burger deal! read more

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We have been to this restaurant a few times and the food is pretty good. I ordered the Elyrian sandwich which was served on grilled, rosemary sourdough bread. The burger was cooked to perfection, as were the mushrooms, and the caramelized onion. My only complaint was that they used way too much butter on the grilled bread. If you like a greasy, messy, delicious burger then go for the Elyrian. I would order this again and tell them to go light on the grilled buttered (Tallo) bread. All in all, I highly recommend eating at the Foundry. read more

Traveling through - The Foundry was suggested by our hotel. Service was excellent. Food was very good. Portions were large.

Leaving UH and typed in food near me...we thought breakfast but that's only Sundays...no problem! The entire place was warm, welcoming and appealing! Daily specials, great prices, drink specials and all. Super impressed with our meals. Buffalo chicken wrap special....do the French onion dip....youre welcome. Garlic knots for an app and he had a steakhouse burger. Great service and quick! Loved the atmosphere and old fireplace! read more

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My husband and I stopped here later on a Thursday evening as we were driving cross-country. Perfect neighborhood tavern (upscale but not pricey) with delicious food, great ambiance and friendly service. Highly recommend!! read more

Had a great time connecting with friends here. They also have a private room that is free and available for large parties. The service was great!! We enjoyed our chips and guacamole appetizer. Decently priced for what you get. read more

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Foundry catered our Octoberfest event at Pioneer Ridge last night. Food ( pierogi, sausages, sauerkraut) was wonderful. Arrived on time hot. Great experience working with the Foundry for events. read more

Love the atmosphere, the food is great for the price, highly recommend the southwest salad.

It was Sunday, early evening, place seemed pretty active, had nice looking bar area with several high tops that looked inviting. But we were greeted quickly and seated in the front area with windows looking out onto the street - seemed nice. Then I noticed food crumbs on the other side of our 4 person table and food on the floor under the table. Clearly the cleaning job was subpar. In relation to this, as we were about to leave, I watched the table next to us get cleaned - when she was done there were still crumbs all over the table. As for food, I ordered the charred romaine with roasted tomato salad with added salmon (their website has a picture of a beautiful piece of cooked salmon which was enticing. When the food arrived, first bite of salmon was bad - quite a fishy taste which means it was old. The romaine was barely charred - bottom leaves were limp and the "roasted" were cold. The balsamic dressing for the salad was heavy and fairly thick - not to my liking. Husband got the Foundry Beef Stroganoff- he liked it, While not a traditional beef stroganoff, it was certainly a comfort food item. I imagine this place is great if you want a burger and fries or maybe even pizza. read more

Another friendly restaurant with good food and excellent service. Full bar with a large bourbon and beer selections

We spent a night in Elyria, Ohio on our return trip home and searched for a place to eat dinner. We quickly found the Foundry Kitchen and Bar. The interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated and retained the original style of the previous building's interior, which was an industrial facility. Per the website, "Foundry Kitchen and Bar is a scratch kitchen and gastropub that specializes in fresh locally sourced ingredients." As it was late we ordered a small pizza and Caesar salads, though the menu had several tantalizing options. If you're in town and looking for a place that the locals frequent, you must visit! read more

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Great food and service. We had the monthly burger called The Frenchy. O MG good. I always wanted to try the pizza Chicken and Waffles. So good... comfy food for winter time. read more

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Foundry Kitchen and Bar strikes that perfect balance between a sleek, industrial aesthetic and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, the staff was attentive and genuinely helpful, ensuring our experience was seamless from start to finish. The Drinks: Their drink menu is expansive--perfect for those who appreciate variety. I opted for the Mango Margarita, which was bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. It's a must-try if you're looking for a tropical twist on a classic. The Food: The menu is impressively eclectic, covering everything from artisan pizzas to elevated comfort food. We dove into a bit of everything: * Southwest Egg Rolls: A fantastic starter with a great crunch. * Black and Tan Burger: Cooked to perfection and full of deep, savory flavor. * Lasagna Pizza: A unique standout--it sounds heavy, but the execution was phenomenal. * Loaded Grilled Cheese & Blackened Chicken Salad: Both were fresh, hearty, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. There were so many "next time" items on the menu that we're already planning our return. If you want a spot that nails both the vibe and the plate, this is it. read more

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We had our rehearsal dinner here Thursday night and they were terrific! Randy really worked with us on the whole event. We had the entire back area of the restaurant for us and Abby was our server. She was outstanding! Excellent food and excellent service. Everyone loved their meals and the drink selection was excellent. I highly recommend. read more

What a nice surprise! Arrived in town late, so a good dinner that didn't taste like it had been "waiting for us" was a risk. Happily, we rolled into The Foundry Kitchen and Bar! We had two of the best sandwiches we've had in a long time. The portobello mushroom sandwich was perfect, and the Burger of the Month, the Pho King Burger - inspired! It's fun to find something you've never had before and have it be this delicious. The whole menu was packed with great options. And, when you come, sit at the bar and let Dana take care of you. Feels like hangin with a friend. Well done, Foundry! read more

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Went for the first time the other night, they had exceptional service. Our desert was even given for free!

what a nice place to find on our way home to Connecticut. driving cross country and back we encountered many bad places. The Foundry was anythjing but. great burger, ahi tuna sald and nice waitstaff . all good. we'd go back if we're in the area read more

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Food is okay but is overpriced. Service is a little slow when you are with a group of people.

I went with some friends to The Foundry. Small portions for the price. Service was ok. Had to ask for refills on non-alcoholic drinks. The surrounding inside were relaxing but ok. read more

Love it here. The brunch is amazing every time. Amazing drinks and food. Love that they have many options for Gluten Free!

Angie was our attentive server and did an amazing job. I had the Tuesday special: shrimp taco salad my wife had the taco special. I enjoyed the salad ample amount of shrimp, good taste/texture. My wife said her tacos were just ok and over spiced such it overpowered the other tastes of the tacos. The menu had many choices so we'd likely order something different next time, sticking to what they do best. We've learned if you want a Mexican dish.... Go to a Mexican restaurant. Our friends had the marrow burger. The Drunkard? His wife had the Mexican fried egg roll. She found them to be over spiced as well. As they sat there waiting for a box to go, I kept drooling and did all I could do not to just reach over, grab one and put the whole thing in my mouth before I got busted. But I abstained. Here was the winner of the day: The Brussel sprouts. I really don't like them but the description told me, you have to try them. They came out, I popped one in the pie hole and it was amazing such I kept raving about the flavor bomb taste that just erupted in my mouth. Shortly thereafter, the rest of the table started forking them away from my place at the table. Then, like a Houdini act, they vanished. Another order was placed. Again, they vanished. I learned if I ordered a dump truck full of these, they would all be gone. So yes, I'd return mainly because of the Brussel sprouts and Angie. read more

Literally the worst meal I've had in a very long time. Hush puppies came out and they were still nearly frozen. Food was just okay, felt like frozen food reheated. I would've told our server about it, but she was rarely at our table. The cherry on top was the rubber band we found in my son's chips. Response when I brought this up? $2 off. For a place that hosts an impressive bourbon list, you would hope they could make a decent bourbon cocktail, but those were also disappointing. If you're looking for a place to eat in the area I suggest going literally anywhere else. read more

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Beautiful space, beautiful staff, excellent food and drink (esp. beer and bourbon cards). Had gone to a place down the street, well-regarded by Yelpers, which turned out to be permanently [?] closed. Tapped on the car window of a friendly-seeming local, explained my dilemma and asked his advice. "The Foundry is where you want to go." He wasn't wrong! read more

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Love the food! Very generous portions and very friendly staff. The atmosphere was upbeat. I will definitely go back.

Cons: we ordered takeout and waited at the hostess stand for over 15 minutes. Multiple waiters and waitresses literally walked up to the stand where we were, took menus, and walked away without even saying anything to us! Eventually someone decided to speak to us and gave us our food that we had been looking at for almost a half hour. Needless to say when we got home the food was not hot. One of the items we ordered was the black bean burger and it was okay but several condiments and salad dressing were forgotten from our order. Pros: several of the items we did order tasted really good. We ordered pretzels with cheese, mac and cheese with bacon and chicken, and grilled cheese with tomato soup. read more

I want to go back tomorrow! The food, atmosphere, & service was excellent! Our server Evan was so nice & attentive. My burger was a perfect medium rare (they ask how you want it). My husband's onion rings brought back memories of fair beer battered onion rings. I can't even get started on how incredible the chips & dip was. If you go make sure to get the parmesan pretzel. If you drink try the sunset martini. read more

Foundry Kitchen and Bar - Best grilled cheese & fries ever! - Gastropubs Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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We had a surprise 70th birthday party here and everything was fabulous. The food, servers and service were exceptional. Evan took care of our group and went over and above. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dining or your special occasion. read more

It was our first time here and it was by chance. But we definitely did not regret it. The atmosphere, service and food were amazing. And very fair priced! read more

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I had an urge for pizza and had seen this on the menu as pizza of the month. I made the 40 min round trip today and it was worth it! It was fresh & hot at pick up and full disclosure, I had a slice on my way home...couldn't help myself! The only request I'd make when ordering this pizza is to have the pesto drizzle added after baking, not before. Hope to get back there soon for dine in! read more

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Great food and nice bar-like ambience. Our server was not super attentive, but it looked like others were. The food was excellent but my hamburger bun was soggy. Great taste, though. Will definitely go back. read more

The pictures of the food looked great, so we were excited to dine here for the first time. However, the food was not good at all. The burger was burnt and tasted like it was cooked on a dirty grill. The service was terrible as well. It felt like they did not even want us there. We had high hopes, but we sadly won't be going back here. read more

F is for Foundry. Either we got rather unlucky or most of their food is not great. Found ourselves here for a b-day party of 12. Split between 2 tables. Place was busy the whole time as it was Burger special Monday. The service was especially bad. Can't list all the issues but the highlights are.... - Made a Pizza wrong (oil instead sauce) so she asks if she can just bring a side of pizza sauce. Isn't it gonna taste like oil though? Of course, so after one bite we ask for a new one made correctly. The server huffs & takes away the pizza! Coulda left it and the kids woulda gobbled it anyway. By the way, the replacement came after all the entrees were ate & she kinda threw it in the table in front of the person who complained. - I ordered mayo & onion sauce w/ my burger & fries. The burger was good & fries were nice & crispy. Mayo never came so I shared w/ others but I asked second time for sauce. Was gonna add it to coleslaw since it was very dry. When I had only my slaw left I asked again. It finally came after we got our bill! - We only came here b/c bday mom wanted the pierogis - of course they ran out at start of dinner service!! - A Caprese salad was ordered w/ no balsamic glaze but got it all over anyway. Foundryn general the server was salty & not polite. Plus no apology for any of her or kitchen mishaps!! Also, orders were taken directly into mobile device & was difficult for her to find things presumably since each persons took like 30 sec. So she had us handcuffed for quite awhile entering orders. One thing worth noting tasty was the hush puppies. Cooked crunchy but were kinda small. 10 for almost $8. Unfortunately nobody said their food was delicious just mostly complaints. Server probably shoulda had help like a runner especially since they added gratuity at 20%. Pretty cool decor & rustic feel but doubt I'll be coming back here. read more

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