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Lake Nina Restaurant

4.0 (101 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Les F.

We had lunch here with some friends and were very pleased. Decor is not their strong suit - it's sort of a local dive bar - but the food and prices can't be beat. Their specials are chicken and fish but there's a lot of other choices as well. I tried their classic "fish log" with fries and hot slaw ($20.99). It's a massive piece of breaded fish that was perfectly deep fried. The hot slaw is coleslaw doused with a warm vinegar dressing and topped with lots of chopped bacon. It's quite unique and probably has a German pedigree. The service was prompt and courteous. The house fries were deep fried sliced potatoes not the long thin fast-food variety. They have a full bar with lots of beer choices. Parking is free in their lot. They also have an outdoor dining area that's open in warm weather. It's a very popular place with the locals so you should call ahead for a dinner reservation on the weekends.

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Walter B.

Our group from the Y ate at Lake Nina today. As always, the food was awesome. My fried chicken tasted very good. Our large parties always puts a strain on the wait staff, but she tried real hard.

Richard B.

Lake Nina is a hidden gem. Been around for over 60 years. Known for thier Fish Log and Fried Chicken. We ordered Pretzels and Cheese. Very good. Fried Pickles which I believe are the best I have ever had. Chicken Livers with gravy. They are just really really good and Frog legs with 2 orders of hot slaw. That was just the appetizers for us 7. Very good stuff. We were pretty full by the time we ordered. We ordered for our dinner the famous Fish Log with onion rings and green beans. The fish was great. Can't go wrong there. The onion rings were very very good. Green beans the same. Service was awesome. They were really busy and our waitress was really moving. Beautiful scenery looking out over the lake at beautiful fall colors. Absolutely a solid 4 on everything. I would think whatever you order you can't go wrong.

Molly L.

For starters Very friendly staff and service. They have the "good" ranch, that is a plus for me. I ordered that famous fish log. It was really lacking flavor, the breading or fish either or could really use some seasoning. Just tasted like cod dipped and fried in flour. My company got the chicken livers which im not a fan of in general. Mashed potatoes were ok the gravy was decent. Portion size for price is fair. They dont nickel and dime ya. I understand it's a hole in the wall but food was tasteless JBH. Yelp is for food reviews. But would like to reiterate that staff and our server was excellent !!

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Sheila G.

3rd visit to lake Nina. Lunch specials all with two side choices 9.99$ Small mini portion dinners all with two side choices 10.99 Beautiful view. Relaxed atmosphere

Fish log, onion rings and fried potatoes.
Marc M.

Great fish dinners to be had here! I ordered the highly acclaimed fish log and the fried potatoes. Both were fantastic and didn't disappoint. They will actually make the fish well done which most fish places won't but I like mine Great Britain style, crunchy and with lots of flavor, this one for the bill for sure. Fried potatoes with onions were good too, showstopper though was the onion rings. Truly GB style! Crunchy, flavorful, made with fish batter and not breaded like the ones you get do often these days. The meal was BIG so maybe if you're going for lunch grab the half log or pan to take some home. Great place for truly one of a kind fish for the landlocked Ohio!

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Alan G.

We eat here a couple times a year especially during lent because of the fish. I may have left an old review but they updated their menu and they condensed it down and looks like they added new items and removed others. We probably will come back to try their sandwiches and way's for lunch one day. The Idaho nachos were new and we tried them. The waffle fries made it. We got the half fish log as the whole is huge. For that size of a slab of fish, it always is cooked well and never had an issue. The hot slaw is what they are know for and is one of my favorites from the ones I've tried from other restaurants. The service was good and the place has been around a long time and has been updated but it has the tavern feeling. We will always go back but I will be trying the other items on their menu and will report back.

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Christine Y.

This is definitely a dive bar of a restaurant and Lake Nina is not on a lake, it's more of a pond. The restaurant was recommended to me because I wanted fried fish and was told of the "famous fish log." A full serving is a dinner for two I was told. With most fish stories, size is exaggerated, but not in this case. My husband and I shared the famous fish log dinner. It was a delicious, flaky cod, cooked to perfection in a very delicate batter that crisped beautifully. Delicious! I recommend it highly. It came with crinkle cut fries that were hot, crisp and also delicious, and "hot slaw." Don't let the name fool you, it's not spicy. It is a slaw, served warm in a German potato style vinegar dressing with loads of bacon bits. (They also offer a traditional slaw for purists). I never would have stopped here in a million years to eat, but what a pleasant surprise the food was. They could use some sound dampeners and updated decor, but there is something to be said for the simplicity - even with the rye bread and butter that comes with your order. They let their food sell you. And I'm sold. It is noisy, especially during a Bengals/Browns game. Sound is super amplified. Beware. But, if you want really good dive bar fried cod, you've got to give this a try!

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We love Lake Nina's fish logs, rye bread and hot slaw! Service is great and watch the pond is fun!

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We love lake Nina. It's an old fashioned restaurant good food good service. Wings are huge and the slaw is to die for

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Great food! Service a little slow but it was a Wednesday evening, nice view of their pond and kids loved it.

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