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My fiancé were in town for his work and decided to check out 318 restaurant after I perused their…read moremenu online. Boy, were we pleased with our meal! I started with a gummy bear cocktail, which was just like drinking a strawberry Jolly Rancher. Then my date & I were served toasted ravioli as our appetizer... they were perfect! Crispy on the outside, soft & tasy on the inside. The marinara complimented the ricotta and breaded pasta well. For my meal, I had some yummy fried shrimp with cocktail sauce. I was very pleased. My curly fried potato wedges (don't call them curly fries!) were crisp on the outside & soft inside. I really enjoyed them. My side of fruit & side salad with balsamic vinaigrette were fine, neither great nor terrible. My fiancé had some delicious chili, though it was cold when served. Out waitress obliged our request to reheat it & when it came back out, it was just right. The cornbread was moist, sweet, and "cakey." I'm from North Carolina &, let me just say, the cornbread was some of the best I've had in ages. The chicken sandwich was good. We ordered some cinnamon caramel pretzel bites (like cinnamon sugar balls) to go & I can attest that they didn't last long the next day when they were warmed up. Overall, this was a nice meal in a quaint Ohio downtown. Should we return to Lima, we'll stop in at 318 again!

The ambiance was so serene, food divine-I got steakhouse Cobb salad with Dijon vinaigrette and…read moresalmon -wow!!!!! Pricey but we will be back, service, top-notch-thank you Jonah!

I didn't know what to expect from the reviews. I knew it would be expensive but I'm glad to report…read moreit was worth it. We saved time & money not driving out of town on a random birthday Tuesday off work. We arrived @7:30 w/out reservations with no problem because they weren't busy. I started off with a Rusty Nail cocktail and we shared the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. He had the meatloaf which he liked but couldn't finish. I had the steak & lobster and added the Caesar salad. Jonah made our Caesar tableside which is a nice experience. I loved the seasoning on the steak and lobster but also had to take some home. It was my 55th birthday and they brought me a nice cupcake with a huge firecracker . We took home a sampling of desserts for later.

Ashley...here's your crown! A five star experience, in a beautiful building, with fantastic food &…read moredrinks and excellent service! The Met has a policy that your server gets to proudly wear a crown if their name is mentioned in a five star review. Love that policy!! Wear it proudly Ashely!! The Met is a unique building downtown Lima. It was built in the late 1880's and was originally home to the The Metropolitan Bank. It has since been morphed into a restaurant with very attractive original features. The wood floors and plaster ceilings...along with the attractive decor really enhance the dinning experience! The team here is very friendly, professional and welcoming. Ashley was outstanding. She hustled, knew her menu and had great recommendations. Ashley was very attentive and helped us enjoy the evening. I appreciated Liz stopping by and welcoming us. Liz shared lots of history and helped us appreciate the facility. The Met has a large food menu that has something for everyone. They have a large selection of beverages and specialty cocktails. All at reasonable prices. We started with a couple of Mule drinks. One was a designer St. Patrick's Day Mule and their specialty Met Mule. Both were very tasty, cool and refreshing . We started with the Focaccia bread appetizer. It had a lightly golden/chewing top with a soft and moist inside. Liz said that they make the bread fresh three times a day. The bread had a slight olive oil taste with a mild amount of Italian herbs. The soft whipped butter was a nice add. The side salad had lots of fresh spring greens. There was a few tasty tomatoes and lots of stronger tasting onions. The thin Parmesan cheese shreds were an excellent touch. The house ranch dressing was very smooth/light/creamy moderately thin with a mild ranch taste. My wife had the chicken bacon ranch flatbread. The crust was thin and crispy. She really liked the ranch house made sauce and how it accented the meat toppings. I had the Met Meatloaf which had an outstanding meat flavor. The meat was made with Italian sausage which had a slightly spicy kick. It was moist and tender to go along the beefy taste. The smooth red sauce on top was slightly sweet & spicy. It accented the meat nicely. The mashed potatoes were real with lumps, eyes and minute peel pieces. Very smooth and delicious! The grilled asparagus had a slight crisp to go along with the tender stalk. Not much seasoning detected...just a nice olive oil taste. Overall a fantastic dinner experience. We sat street level and watched the pedestrians come & go while enjoying the decor of this unique facility! The menu is large and the food and drinks are outstanding. A special trip to The Met in downtown Lima is worth a try!

We drove in from Columbus to meet friends from Toledo. It's about half-way for both of us…read more Glad we found The Met. I think someone we knew had been here and gave it a high recommended. We arrived at 11:30 and left at 2. They were nice to let us linger. Everything we had was terrific. Soups are made in-house. I'm thinking most all things on the very large menu were probably very good. They seem to care about the details. We also shared some ice cream cookie sundae concoction that was 5*. Metered parking on the street and there was a free lot but it was full. Meters were $2 for two hours. Nice staff and there were no staff shortages! Lilly our server was perfect. If we pass through again we will stop in! The bar area is exquisite.

We had our Thanksgiving meal here this year. It was a buffet style, reservations only…read more I was really pleased with the selection and the servers did a great job of keeping our plates cleared and beverages refilled. This restaurant is in a small town and kind of out in nowhere so kudos to you having staff available to work. The turkey breast was juicy and flavorful but I gotta admit, my favorite was the snickerdoodle cookies on the dessert table. I had two. I work in a large food service job so I know how tough it is to pull off. Well done.

What an amazing breakfast/brunch we had! The food was fresh and delicious. The homemade omelette…read moreand pancake bar are wonderful.

I went about a month ago to the Veteran's Memorial Civic & Convention Center with my family to see…read morethe Lima Symphony Orchestra play. Overall, i think its a great place to watch a play, symphony or other cultural event but it does have some room for improvement. First things first, lets talk about location. Its located in Lima and its within driving distance to a lot of different restaurants. It is also across the street from Old City Prime, which is an amazing restaurant that has its own live entertainment. A great date spot. So it is in a great location. In regards to accessibility and parking, well this can use some work. It does have a parking lot rather close by for $5... which is very reasonable. It lacks though, valet parking. Sometimes, you just don't want to park yourself and having that would be a great convenience. Moreover, older folks who may have mobility issues would definitely use it. My mother does have those problems and it was a little far for her from the parking lot. Moreover, it was a bit hard for her to enter the building as they required several steps up. Concessions... thank goodness this place sells alcohol. For some reason this isn't a normal thing for theaters in the area... no idea why. Kudos to this place for selling it. They sell wine, liquor and beer. For those forgoing adult beverages they sell Pepsi products. The place itself has comfortable seating and helpful staff to help you find your seat. One thing to keep in mind, the closer you sit to the front, the harder it will be for you to see all the members of the orchestra. Thats not a problem Ive ever had in other venues, so that is a negative. All in all, it is a great place to go and have some fun. Certainly enjoyed myself that night.

Another aewsome theater, which is just the perfect size to feel intimate with the band…read more Beer and drink prices are good...only have to shell out $6 for a 12 oz beer. The selection is small, just a few domestic beers, a handful of wines, and whatever liquor you may want. There are supposedly some snacks, not sure what they are...we don't need them; we just had some some great local grub. Best venue parking and accessibility both coming and going. Doors opened right at 6:30 and show at 7:30 pm. Parked right out front for free....AWESOME!! After the show was just as easy and fast. We walked down the stairs, stopped at the bathroom, and then right out the front door... no issues. Will definitely be back if there is a good show...it's less than two hours from home.

Back in Mid January 2024, my family went to Trinity United Methodist Church in Lima, OH to…read moreexperience an event by the Lima Symphony Orchestra. The event was "Music by Candlelight", in which the symphony would play inside the church while the place was only lit by candlelight. The natural beauty of the church was amplified due to hearing heavenly music and being lit in candlelight. Also felt Medieval. The pieces that were played were: Umoja by Valerie Coleman Serenade No.2 Op.16 by Johannes Brahms Serenade, Op.44 by Antonin Dvorak It was a wonderful evening! My family enjoyed every moment and wished it would have lasted longer!

My family had an amazing time at the family concert. The family concert was titled Superheroes and…read moreSupervillains. Plenty of families came with their children for the event. I think its wonderful that the Lima Symphony Orchestra creates an event to get kids into classical music. It was also cheap, $20 for any seat in the house?!?!? Heck i got tickets just cuz they were so cheap! How else are you going to get to sit so close to the stage for so low a price?!?!? The event had coplayers from a comics shop within Lima, Alter Ego Comics, which I plan to visit in the future. They had heroes like Captain America, Starlord, Wonder Woman and others. They also had cosplayers from the Star Wars universe, and even though I do not believe Jedi are superheroes, Sith are certainly supervillains. I will say, the cosplayer they had dressed up as Anakin Skywalker, absolutely nailed him! He got the voice, the body language and attitude! Kudos to him! During the time the orchestra played they had the cosplayers come out, they also had the cosplayers in character if their characters theme was playing. I think that was a nice touch to keep kids engaged. I loved it because a-lot of these themes I have always loved, and id pay more than $20 to listen to Imperial March played by ah orchestra. These were the songs played: 1. Main Title from Star Wars 2. Theme from Batman (1989 film) 3. Theme from Spiderman 4. Theme from The Avengers 5. Imperial March 6. Leia's Theme 7. Across the Stars 8. Theme from The Mandalorian 9. March from Captain America 10. Theme from the Incredibles 11. Cruela De Vil 12. Wonder Woman Suite 13. Main Title from Superman It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

I have been many time to the Crouse Performance Hall, which is located within Veterans Memorial…read moreCivic and Convention Center. The performance hall is where the Lima Symphony plays. It is a comfortable venue. Plenty of room in the seats and room apart from the people in front and behind you. The ushers are friendly. If it has any flaw is that the acoustics could be better. You can tell it's a problem as they have these temporary panels behind the stage whenever the symphony plays. Still, it is a great venue.

Poor Venue management at the Pangles Pavilion. Allowing people to stand in front of the stage…read moreblocking people from seeing the band shoulders down. Need to raise the stage or not allow people standing practically on the stage. It's not a normal height of a stage. Bathrooms were poorly designed. Mens restroom is (1) Urinal and Two toilets! 22 minutes to take a P**s. Beverage vendor was not staffed and over 100 people in line at one time before the show. Very slow service. This could be a great venue for Lima. Very lucky to have this in Lima. Just needs a better manager and some organization.

I came about a month ago to Applebees because I was…read more 1) Shopping nearby and my family and I were hungry 2) I was actually craving food like Applebees 3) I wanted alcohol Entering Applebees, we were quickly escorted to a table and immediately our drink orders were taken. We all ordered baileys, and what came back? Large Baileys drink I have ever been given! Seriously! Look at the picture! its like 3-4 baileys drinks in 1! I was very happy! We ordered our food... took some time... my only gripe. The food was good though. Unlike my last Applebees experiences in Hialeah, FL or Cutler Bay, FL. Will I come back? Yes, definitely! I would come back just because of the drinks!

WOW! Applebees is going to Hell !! Went a week ago and had…read moresign on door that the wait to get a table would be 20 mins or longer! Then who knows how long to get your food. No workers!! We left! Then we go again and not busy at all. Did get a table right away but the service was unbelievable. Brought us our drinks and plates and fork and spoon! No knives! Said they were in the dishwashershe would bring them to us! Never did see a knife in the 2 hrs we were there! To top it off the waitress brought our bill early and started to take our plates that had Food on them!! We had to grab her hand and tell her We are Not done eating Then I ordered another drink and asked for sugar! Never got it! Had to go back to kitchen to get some!! I personally don't see Applebees being open much longer. Nobody wants to work

This Applebees is lazy-person-walking-distance from a Tesla Supercharger, so it's awesome. Any time…read moreI'm passing through Lima, I stop at that charger, and there are lots of food options, and Applebees is one of them. People like to give Applebees a hard time because they don't make it fresh in the restaurant or something like that. Like they just reheat stuff they get from corporate. I don't care. It's Applebees. I didn't come here because I thought it was gourmet food - I came here because I know what an Applebees is like and I can just chill out while I charge and feed the family. They've got chicken fingers and asian chicken salads and burgers and beer and stuff like that. American food. At your Neighborhood Applebees. Exactly what you expect if you've EVER been to an Applebees in your life. The music is good. 90s-to-modern stuff that's a little grunge, which is where Applebees knows they are. The staff are friendly. The place is 'clean'. The location is good and the parking is easy.

One of my worst experiences. Waiter abandoned us multiple times. Waited 10 minutes just to get a…read morerefill on water floor extremely sticky and my buffalo boneless wings had no sauce and I thought I was biting into a rock when I walked in it took 10 minutes for my waiter to come sit me down one out of five would not come back.