Ideal Hotdog

This is a cool local small restaurant. It has good vibes and a very limited menu. We both ordered…read moreroast beef and neither one of us really cared for the taste. The nachos had some interesting toppings but overall where the star of the show. I originally wanted the Reuben but they were sold out. I think I would try this place again and just stay away from the roast beef. It wasn't bad by any means it just wasn't my cup of tea. The owner was very friendly as well.

If I lived in Toledo I would keep this a secret! Great spot to get exceptionally prepared good food…read moreand some quality poured drinks. And the owner/DJ was very hands on and kept tunes smooth.

Bar area

Nachos with chicken

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Craft beer

Ye Olde Durty Bird

4.0(512 reviews)

5.4 mi

Decent food, decent wait staff and a good atmosphere. It's in our Sistah Circle group as a choice…read moreto be visited

Fried Green Tomato Open Faced Brunch Sandwich...i requested hollandaise on the side (and recommend…read moreyou do the same). This sandwich was out if this world, 10/10 delicious. Every flavor popped...the perfectly cooked eggs, crunchy bacon, tender crisp fried green tomatoes, solid, flavorful, hash brown patty and the light buttery croissant. The hollandaise was a thick, creamy and very rich addition that perfectly complimented the sandwich in moderation. After tasting it, I was thrilled that i had asked for it on the side as I felt it would have overwhelmed the savory goodness of that stacked perfection. Each flavor and texture played beautifully with the next. I will definitely return on our next Toledo visit!

Meatball Sub

Our Famous Reuben Sandwich

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Mancy's Steaks

4.2(362 reviews)

2.0 mi

•$$$

This place is so worth it. The atmosphere, the food, the service were all exceptional. This would…read morebe a great place for a very romantic dinner or just a nice dinner with great friends. I was told that at the Christmas, they really go all out with the decorations. This is an absolute must if you are ever in Toledo, Ohio.

I ordered the steak and lobster special And the lobster came out and it was cold. The steak had no…read moreseasoning no sear and was overcooked. The baked potato was great. The lobster bisque got was cold and I had to send it back to get heated up. Service was slow and clunky the ambience as always was on point I'm not sure what's going on over there. I expected way better and I've had way better at Mancy's

Bar area

Tournedos Oscar Beef Medallions

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Grumpy's

4.2(257 reviews)

5.3 mi

Private event on a Saturday night. We filled the space with 75+ and an excellent buffet was…read moreprovided by the Grumpy's team. The menus hit all their menu favorites. The Mudhens were in town so the area was very crowded. Free parking was rough. This is the original location, and I've been here several times. Always positive. As of February It is under new ownership. The new owner, Vanessa, is very much on top of her game. Wish her great success in her new venture. There were issues with a license and currently they have no beer, wine, or spirits. They hope to have beer and wine very soon. Check out Grumpy's and give Vanessa a shout-out.

Every Saturday we look for a breakfast spot and this place was recommended quite a few times…read more We were the first ones in for breakfast and the menu had a ton of options. We had the French toast sandwich, the cheese and sausage scramble and all the flavors were amazing!

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Hannon’s Block

4.3(130 reviews)

5.2 mi

Food was superb, service friendly and prompt, atmosphere relaxed, comfortable, casual & clean…read more As a New York City diner, Hannon's upended all my bigotries about Midwest bar restaurants. Truly superb.

I had high hopes for this place but left feeling unsatisfied with my experience. First, we walked…read morein and stood at the host stand for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us. The bartender ignored us and one waitress was standing at the bar making time with a patron at the bar. When we were acknowledged by the one waitress who was working rather than flirting, she sat us down and brought us some water. We ordered drinks and an appetizer which were good. Dinner came promptly after our appetizer was done. The pork chop was moist and tasty but a little salty and the gravy tasted like Lipton onion soup mix. The lamb was super salty and when I asked for mint jelly to cut the salt, the waitress responded in a snarky way that they didn't have any. During the meal, the waitress didn't check in on us and didn't refill our water or iced tea. Perhaps this was the case due to the other waitress making time at the bar with a patron for most of the night so she was too busy carrying the load.

Side Greek Salad

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Shorty's True American Roadhouse

4.0(387 reviews)

4.3 mi

This restaurant is located on a busy street but signs fortunately lead you to the restaurant. There…read moreis a lot of parking. I had tried to make a reservation for a party of two, but was told they only take reservations for larger groups. I was advised to arrive between 5pm-5:30pm on a Saturday evening to avoid a wait. We arrived at 5:30pm and were promptly seated. The ambiance here is very casual and comfortable. Our server promptly came by to take our drink orders and give us menus. We were also provided with complimentary biscuits that were very good, though not as warm as we would have liked. I ordered the honey-BBQ salmon with green beans and mac 'n cheese. My friend ordered a burger. Food was served in an appropriate amount of time. My salmon was perfectly grilled and seasoned. The green beans were plentiful and deliciously fresh. The macaroni and cheese was a bit disappointing but not bad. It came in a small container and all I could see initially was a cream sauce; once I put my fork in, I discovered the macaroni. We had a nice evening and service was casually excellent- which is the vibe of the restaurant. I would definitely return and recommend Shorty's True American Roadhouse!

Well this is like my 4 time here. Granted it's always a blessing leaving Michigan and coming into…read moreOhio. The roads are just better here and the ribs here are tasty and passable. The biscuits here well just bite into a pillow same effect. The sides are plain in taste but I will say the ribs are worth the drive. They have a nice smoke flavor and a lite bark but tender.Their brisket a little bit better than last time so it gets a 2. The bake beans are a must taste they are awesome. That is all I definitely know Bar B Q. Chief SAMA C yeah you think you know BAR B Q but you don't ;))(

View of entryway

Double Deluxe Combo with Pulled Pork and Texas Beef Brisket

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Brim House

4.1(127 reviews)

5.1 mi

Overall a solid place to get breakfast if staying at the Renaissance. I ordered the Poutine for…read morebreakfast which had a nice combo of tater tots, sausage, gravy, and eggs that came on top. My gf got an omelette with everything in it. She said it was good and the cheesy potatoes were good also. Some service issues with toast not coming out, some omelettes that weren't prepared correctly for some people in our group. The physical aspect of this space is fine, easy to hear and carry on conversations.

The food was hot, fresh, and tasty. I had the create my own omelette with all the veggies and hash…read morebrown casserole which was delicious. It reminded me of a homemade casserole. So yummy. Juliana and Maher were very friendly. Other staff were attentive as well. Walking around and checking to see if anything was needed. It's a good place to have brunch on a Sunday. Food quality was great and the crowd was not loud and lighting is perfect.

Plain FRENCH TOAST

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Grace's Kitchen

4.2(43 reviews)

4.7 mi

I was here once before and had a disappointing experience with a grilled chicken sandwich but…read moredecided to give this quaint place another try for breakfast fare- and so glad I did! My dog's groomer is right across the street or else I would have missed out. I walked in and ordered at the register. The menu is written on a chalkboard. I was hoping for a spinach omelette but they were out of spinach (same as last time I was there). Instead I opted for a veggie omelette with cheese. I also ordered a coffee.The way their system works is that you place your order and pay; then you're seated and your beverage/food is brought to your table. I sat in a booth and my coffee was very promptly brought out to me. The ambiance is absolutely adorable with red and white tablecloths and balloons. There is also an ice cream counter. It was a very pleasant setting in which to enjoy my coffee. Within a reasonable amount of time, my omelette was served with a side of toast. The omelette was huge and filled with lots of tasty tomatoes, onions and green peppers, all finely chopped and perfectly seasoned. Hash browns were also tucked inside the omelette. Although the cheese had been forgotten, I didn't miss it too much because the omelette itself was so delicious. The toast was served with delicious homemade strawberry jam. I could only eat half of the omelette and was given a box to take it home. My server was a very sweet young girl who kept checking to see if I needed anymore coffee and if everything tasted good. At a nearby table, a woman spilled her glass of water and people from the kitchen immediately came out to clean it up. They were extremely good spirited and reassured the embarrassed woman that it happened all the time and was no problem. The atmosphere felt very warm and welcoming. I would absolutely recommend Grace's Kitchen in Point Place as a charming spot for breakfast or lunch. It's on Summit Street across from Aunt Linda's Pet Grooming and H&R Block. Check out the picture of my omelette and the inside of Graces Kitchen. (For some reason they appear below my prior review.) While other reviews note that this is a cash-only establishment, I used a credit card both times I was there, though I left a cash tip on the table this time.

Such a cute fun place!!! We live in the middle of nowhere so we were happy to find a place that had…read morefancy food and coffees with lots of treats and ice cream! Only open on the weekends which made for a cute date anniversary date for us. Thank you for the staff giving us the rundown on how to order and get seated! Can't wait to be back!

View of the charming interior of Grace's Kitchen

French toast sandwich with sausage, bacon, cheese. Comes with hashbrowns. 10 bucks. Perfect.

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Fun, seasonal drinks

Michael's Bar & Grill

4.4(45 reviews)

5.1 mi

First time here, sure to be back. A cozy spot to get a…read moregreat breakfast. The friendly speedy service was a plus. Tried the breakfast special with bacon cooked to a crunchy perfection. And the hash browns were crispy on the outside and creamy in the center. Great coffee and delicious food.

Being down in Toledo stadium area there isn't a whole lot of choices to go for breakfast. We chose…read moreto go to Michaels, there is a bar area and also a restaurant area. This is definitely an older business and it definitely shows the wear. The waitress was very nice and efficient, the choices weren't a lot but they were enough to find something. The breakfast was kind of meh, eggs over easy came pan fried and steamed and a little bit watery when they were served. The hash browns were definitely rehydrated potatoes from Gordon's. The place has a lot of character, but I can't say that I would give it my recommendation.

Inside, barside.

I know it *sounds* weird, but order a small side of hot dog chili with your breakfast and thank me later!

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Grilled cheese and tomato and extra small chili Mac. Delicious!

Angelo's Northwood Villa

3.2(189 reviews)

2.5 mi

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!

I loved this place! I feel bad it's not in a great location, but I absolutely love the vintage,…read moreclassic ambiance! They even had a piano player! So romantic and a great touch to the atmosphere. The food was great. I came with friends and I hope to come back soon with my husband and parents! The service was decent. The only negative is bathrooms are in a weird place and are completely in need of a renovation. It's too nice of a space to have bathrooms like that!

Angelo's complimentary Dirty Bread

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