A small, quaint diner with legendary burgers. This place is right around the corner from me and I can eat there anytime I want yet I still have to eat at their Lorain County Fair stand every year! The Oh-boy is a must, but they also have daily specials like Chicken Paprikash which is delish! Try it for yourself! :-) read more

Short and sweet. An INCREDIBLE special sauce on these burgers makes them mouth watering. Crispy fries. Cool drinks. Kinda small Diner feel and there's normally a crowd so you may want to call ahead. Im telling you the Burgers are a thing of legend not because of the size but because of the special sauce. It is a Mayonaise based Sauce but I cant tell you much more as people have been trying to figure it out for years. Smittys Place across town allegedly stole the recipe but his burgers are so horrible I find that hard to believe. As a matter of fact if anyone tells you to go to Smittys in Elyria for the secret sauce do yourself a favor. Just go to Midway Oh Boys and get the original. You'll be glad you did ! ! ! * * * * * read more

Midway Oh-Boy Restaurant - American Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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Been around since 1953. Great local place. Kid friendly. Known for their OHBOY double decker with their special sauce. read more

Midway Oh-Boy Restaurant - Our special salad today! $6.29! - American Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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This was my favorite restaurant as a child! It brings back so many fond memories. Juke boxes at every table (not working anymore :( ... so sad). Besides that, the food is still the same and seems like the prices are too! The main reason to come here is the Oh-Boy sauce!! Its a special sauce that is on the burgers and served as a dipping sauce with your sides. They offer a veggie burger as an option so don't worry vegetarians. The real meat burgers here are supposed to be amazing! The fried side options are endless (jalapeno poppers, onion rings, cheese puffs, etc). The desserts all sound delicious but to be honest, I have never had enough room to try one! The prices are awesome! Oh and the cherry coke, get it! Its the soda fountain kind that is flavored with grenadine. Love it!! I read more

It's got to be done right if you come here. This is what we order every time we visit: Oh boy burger--moist, flavorful, fresh buns, gloriously messy Fries--shoestring, hot, not greasy Side of gravy (to dip the fries and burger into). Trust me; you'll thank me later Chocolate milkshake--perfection Dammit Oh Boy, I want you now! The diner has been around for over 50 years. It's the place my mother in law --a simple farmers daughter from Penfield--used to hang out on Friday & Saturday nights. This is where you got to meet boys because there was also an arcade right next door. The old table juke boxes are still there although I was disappointed some of the songs were so modern. We've had the same blond server the last several years. She's fast, nice, and efficient. A minor observation, and one the restaurant can't help, if you're not white, you so get stared at by all the patrons. read more

I am a huge fan of 'old school' mom and pop family owned and run classic diners! Midway Oh-Boy is no exception. This fun, nostalgic joint harkens back to a day when bobby-soxers and their greaser boyfriends pulled up in their '55 Chevys, rock and roll blaring out of their AM radios! You can sit at the counter or one of many booths, all of which have their own vintage wallbox jukeboxes. They even play vintage rock here a good amount of the time (very cool). The burgers here are excellent, and special mention must go for their incredible chicken paprikash soup and tuna melt on rye. Their just the right amount of sweetness cole slaw was spot-on and delicious as well (you'd be surprised at how many places get cole-slaw wrong). We will continue to come here often. May classic diners dot the American landscape forever! read more

Cheap, good, and a Lo. Co. CLASSIC. Have to go with the classic Oh Boy and fries. You won't have any regrets

I have quite a few family members who work here, and let's face it, family's are honest about their job. And what have they had to say? It's a great place! What do I think? It's great, but not somewhere I'd want to go very often. Pros? -Friendly service -Clean open kitchen -Kid friendly -Food is above average -Lots of menu items -Specials on certain days Cons/tips? -A bit greasy -Some things, like all places, are better than others... just ask your server and they shall help! read more

This place has always been a favorite of mine. I've been going since I was a kid! The oh boys are awesome! And if you haven't tried the pierogies, you are missing out! Amazing staff and awesome atmosphere. Takes you back in time for sure! read more

This was great find! Yummy salad! The waitress made my daughter's homemade strawberry lemonade. She gave us tips on menu and also on local area. Cool little spot:). read more

This place is decent for a fast good dinner. What makes it special is Johnny!! He is an amazing server and my daughter looks for him each time we go there. He makes sure everyone is treated good. He is fast friendly and efficient! read more

Excellent, friendly service. Delicious food in a fun, diner environment, very affordable, good quality food (: we'll definitely be back! read more

Midway Oh-Boy Restaurant - Strawberry shortcake and buckeye pie - American Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

Great burgers, awesome pie... friendly service. Can't go wrong at this place. Try the oh boy.

You had me at chicken paprikash soup! My mom used to come here all the time many many years ago (sorry mom!) back when she was in hs. That was the 1960's. So the time finally came to visit her ol stomping (chomping) grounds. I'll admit, when we first pulled up to the place I had my doubts. I mean, from the outside, it looked like the place hadn't changed a bit. Then I realized that was a good thing. First stop with my cousins once I'm back in town! Food: We no longer live in Ohio so with that being said I've never heard of chicken paprikash soup. A combination of two of my favorite things! Amazing! Sauerkraut balls were also delicious! They have pierogies, potato pancakes, fried pickles, Lake Erie perch, and halupki. Seriously? Need I say more? It's probably a good thing I don't live nearby as I'd absolutely gain a good 50 pounds if I lived in close proximity to this place. I've had their burgers which are ok. But honestly I'd recommend getting a few of their sides on the other side of the menu as that seems to be the best representation of their offerings. And why my mom and her friends have returned for the last bazillion years. Delivery: They have delivery for orders over $50. Another reason why it's a good thing I don't live nearby. My family, as much as they love this place, would probably be annoyed after about 5 years of me ordering food from here for every special occasion! Service: Awesome. The employees only added to the great experience. read more

So, I had to check this place out for lunch after reading some of the reviews. I'm learning a little bit about the collective palette of folks in this area. Basically, simple, no-frills joints are the favorite...but those of us with more sophisticated tastes may walk away unimpressed. I'm not exactly a foodie, and I enjoy a good burger, so I can appreciate the appeal of Oh-Boy. Had the Super Oh-Boy Special...the burger was very good. Fries were decent shoestring, and I didn't touch the "salad" that comes with the special. If I lived closer, I'd stop in every once in a while for a quality diner-style burger. read more

It's your basic old school diner atmosphere. Saying that is not a bad thing, it's what it is, so don't expect more or less. Note: you can pull in parking lot from the 1st curb cut or the 2nd. It's directional parking both ways, but is limited. The door to walk in is on the right of the building when you're facing it. Although I was thrown off by the sign on the 1st set of doors talking about them selling so many winning tickets... But then the arrow pointed to the bldg. next door. Once in, a sign greeted us announcing the specials and that we seat ourselves. Overall cleanliness I give it 4 out of 5. Nothing grossed me out. I didn't see dirty floors/tables/or walls. Everything appeared in tip top shape. The servers are attentive and friendly. The food: coffee is good. The soups are homemade and I had the potato. It has bacon in it which I don't care for. It was thick. I had 1 good sized hunk of potato with a few carrots/celery. Could have used more hunks of potato. Overall taste good tho. My accomplice and I each got the oh boy burger. Mine the 1/4 pound and his the 1/2 pound. Overall we liked our burgers. The special sauce is good, but not too secret as it seems to be mostly mayo. However, next time, my 135 pound female self will get the larger 1/2 pound burger! It was that good, I wanted more! I got a side order of fried zucchini w/ranch dipping. It was ok. I've had better. It was a fried batter vs. a breading type coating. My accomplice liked the zucchini and his fried pickles. We split a homemade piece of pie (made local, not by them), French silk, and it was delicious. Would recommend and will be back next time I'm around the area! read more

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The gravy comes on the fries are ADDICTIVE! really good. I put it on my burgers too. I usually ask the gravy on the side so my fries are not all soaked. i always get the oh-boy special. it comes with the chocolate milkshakes. (perfect, not too sweet. and not too big of cup), coldslaw, fries with gravy, and your burger. read more

I have been going to Midway Oh-Boy since I was old enough to eat solid food! (Also get it at Lorain County Fair and Mill Hollow Cruise In). This is the best EVER! Reliable - oh-boys, fries, cheese puffs, shakes - always the best and very good. No reason to venture off to the dinners, this is a burger place and the best there is. I personally LOVE the cheddar cheese puffs, but my family loves all the fried mushrooms, etc. They expanded several years ago to a back room that gives groups more space. Great service - pleasant and fast. I live in Colorado and every trip back to Ohio includes a trip to Midway Oh-Boy (or two!) read more

Basic and not overly clean. Food is traditional American but very average. Feels like I traveled back to the late 80's early 90's. Put some money back into sprucing up the place please. read more

Old school, not remodeled joint with ultra-quick and super friendly service, very fair prices, and a burger that'll make you want to slap yo mama! OH-BOY!!! Or...Go to the franchised joint down the street with sticky tables, rude servers, and inconsistent quality and do me a favor by not crowding this little gem. read more

Enjoyed the burger, pierogies, and chicken paprikash. Reasonable cost and quick service.

Olde time diner/restaurant. Juke box at the table, fresh food. Service quick and attentive.

Very personable staff. My kids and wife (who are very picky) liked their meals. Our waitress never let our drinks get empty. Their Oh Boy sauce is very good. Not overbearing. Would recommend this anyone driving through. read more

Midway Oh-Boy Restaurant - Outside - American Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

I went specifically to try the Oh Boy burger. It was delicious. Heavy mayonnaise based special sauce. If you like Frisch's Big Boy, you should like this burger. read more

My husband and I started coming here when we were dating in the late 60s! The food is always delicious all these years later! We love the Oh Boy platter! And the servers are all great! We love this cute diner! read more

When I walked in, the waitress looked at me and another woman who had just entered, then said to a guy at the bar, "I'm busy, they can wait." It would have been nice if she could have directly addressed me. The food was overpriced. A burger, fries and soda cost 12 dollars. I paid almost 15 after the tip. The burger tasted like a Big Mac and I received about the same serving size of a McDonald's fry. They could have been re-selling McDonald's as far as I'm concerned. read more

So going in to this place I was pretty excited because chef symon promoted their food. Well how sorry I was for believing that. The oh boy burger should be named the flavorless burger with way too much tartar mayo sauce. Would have rather had a big Mac from McDonald's which isn't saying much other than the oh boy sucked. The hillbilly hotdog was the only thing that made me give me a 1 star. Good chili and coleslaw and beef hot dog. Wife's fish sandwich was a lovely frozen fish patty. The French fries all frozen tasteless wonders. If I wanted frozen foods reheated I would have went to the McDonald's around the corner. Probably would have tasted better for sure. read more

Oh boy... lured into this one by limited choices and 4 stars while passing through Elyria... the waitress could not have been nicer and the prices are a notch above free otherwise the food quality is poor at best. Three in our party had oh boy burgers which weren't terrible but they were swimming in the sauce (we think mayo & pickle juice)... so much so it oozed out with each bite. The "salad" was shredded lettuce dolloped with this same sauce and a pickle slice. The chicken tenders were processed and dry. The fries were the best part. My guess is Midway has a loyal local following that out of towners just don't get. read more

We love this little restaurant! Great food, great service. I can't wait to go back! The inside is a throwback to the olden days of rock and roll. Very neat place! read more

Just mediocre diner food. I LOVE mom and pop diners, but this place was just not great. Parking was terrible, and nearly non-existent. Food was bland, and a little pricey for what you get. Their 'special Oh-boy sauce', was nothing special. It tasted like ketchup & tartar sauce mixed together. Our waitress was very nice and helpful, which is the only reason I'm giving this place 3 starts. read more

Went based on the review from Todd M. This place was awesome. My wife waitressed through High School and College at a greasy spoon restaurant like this in her hometown. Oh-Boy blew it out of the water. The burgers were perfectly cooked, buns perfectly toasted, and the Oh-Boy sauce was fantastic. I thought it was going to be like a Big-Mac sauce, but it's so much better. Great place, friendly faces, a LOT of regulars, so that means it must be good. And CHEAP! read more

My husband said his chopped steak with mushroom gravy reminded him of the salisbury steak TV dinner :( I was advised to order the special of the day (chicken breasts) and the chicken was decent. Although the corn was the canned kind, the mashed potatoes served with both meals were okay. read more

I stopped in for lunch on Sunday, and was greeted as soon as I walked in which was nice. The parking lot was small and the interior was definitely out dated. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. My drink order was taken right away. I order some of there vegetable soup and a salad. The soup was very good, so good in fact I took a quart of it home. The salad was your standard salad nothing special. If your looking for a friendly staff and great soup, I would definitely give this place a try. read more

Yes yes yes! Holy crap I forgot about this gem! This place is absolutely THE BEST restaurant in Lorain County. Friendly staff, excellent food, and an off the beaten path location. I love it. My mouth is watering as I type this review. Fried mushrooms, a burger, and some delicious fries. I can't even finish this properly, I'm heading out the door right now to smash. read more

Great food, Great friendly service. They have the best burger in Lorain county. My favorite place to eat lunch. Oh-boys also has a great deal on yelp. read more

I only have had the Oh Boy platter and I probably always will. These burgers are as good as the In 'N Out burgers in LA, but as most things in Northeast Ohio fail to receive the hype. I stand in lines for In 'N Out burgers when I am in LA or Las Vegas. In Ohio I drive 20 miles for an Oh Boy. read more

I absolutely love love love the Ohboy burger special. The sauce is delicious!!! I could smother anything in the sauce and devour it. I do not know what is in the sauce but it is really good. Everyone must try it. The wait staff is always very friendly and the food here is great. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

It's one of those magical off-the-beaten-path diners that are so hard to find anymore! If I had a place like this near me, I'd eat there every day. The open face roast beef and mashed potatoes is perfect. Everything else I've had has been good. The staff are happy and helpful. The place is clean and the food arrives quick. It's worth the few extra minutes away from the highway to get here. read more

Have loved this place all my life the oh boys sauce is fantastic love coming here will continue to be a loyal customer

The burgers and milkshakes are great! The Oh Boy sauce is the best! The service is fast and friendly. This is an old fashion diner that is definitely worth checking out. If in Elyria make sure to stop in. read more