Walking in this place you would NEVER prepare for what you see!! It takes you back to the 50s with its vintage decor , barber pole light, and metal signs all over. The jukebox and plaid black and white floor is also a nice added touch. The seats are shiny and have glitter !! Love it! If you're in the mood for some comfort food this is the best place to go. All you can eat foods on the menu along with fresh onion rings, hotdogs, and fresh salads. I had beef and noodles. Homemade noodles! The mashed potatoes were creamy and the portions were enough to take home for lunch tomorrow. Our waitress was Sydney and she was so great with quick refills and coming back to check on us. The also have fresh homemade pies and cashews by the bag turning under a light in the case. You have to stop by The Nutcracker and have a delicious dinner sometime! I will be returning to this place very soon! read more

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My family has ordered takeout from here 4-5 times and all but this last time, last week, the food was good. The meatloaf stacker, mash potatoes, Parmesan chicken and liver and onions was little better than cafeteria food. None of it tasted home cooked. read more

Breakfast is awesome nice portions Love the all you can eat fish Nice local restaurant read more

First time visiting. Loved the ambience and our server was very friendly. Your typical diner food. The sausage gravy tasted like it was out of a can. We definitely want to go back and try lunch or dinner sometime. If you are in the area I would say stop by and give them a try. They do have a big selection of pies and a candy counter, along with warm nuts for purchase. read more

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If you're looking for standard (good!) diner fare with a heaping side of kitsch, do I have the restaurant for you! I came here with a couple friends after a work outing in Reynoldsburg and enjoyed this blast from the past (complete with - you guessed it - a massive nutcracker collection). Though the restaurant was stacked to the rafters with guests, service was super speedy and the server friendly. I had a side of pancakes that were massive and tasty. My friends had a bologna sandwich and breakfast platter and were equally satisfied. They get extra points for having an amazing selection of old-timey candy and homemade sweets. read more

Best place to go for a home cooked meal. Breakfast is always amazing here as well. It does get busy on Sundays.

Amazing step back into the 50's! Lots of old fifties dolls, signs, decorations, old fashioned candy, pies. Malts and food were served perfectly Chocolate malt: served on a soda fountain glass with the extra in a silver cup with a long spoon Burger: cooked perfectly Fries: I opted for sweet potato fries, they were amazing I highly recommend this place for anyone read more

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Food ordered was good, prices were reasonable So much to choose from on the menu Will definitely be back to try something new read more

One of my favorite places! Just like time traveling to the 1950s! Great food! Great atmosphere! Great breakfast served ALL DAY! Blue Plate specials and All You Can Eat Fish and Fried Chicken. Friendly service and a wonderfully eclectic decor. read more

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Went on a Sunday and had to wait about 30 minutes but it was definitely worth the wait! The cinnamon rolls were AMAZING!! Everything was really good and the staff was super friendly. I would definitely recommend and we will definitely go back! read more

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Ordered the fried bologna sandwich and it was great. For dessert I got the coconut cream pie and I highly recommend it. Everything was delicious and the staff were all very personal. I love that they have a jukebox. read more

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Eh, it's overpriced bacon and eggs and that's about it. Not much else really to say besides the chocolate shop in front.

Second time eating here. 11-7-18 lunch. This place should be named the 60' museum. It is loaded with old items worth going to see just for the visuals. I had the tenderloin and a coleslaw. The slaw was very tasty. The loin was as big as my face. Check it out if I'm the area read more

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Love this restaurant - the vibe is energetic, and the staff is friendly. Had hash with scrambled eggs - was delicious. Will return. read more

Hometown favorite for breakfast. So worth the wait. Makes you feel like home. Everyone knows you and the staff their is great. Great attention to details too. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! First off, it has the 50's style diner theme and it is so comforting. The staff is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. When you're here it makes you forget about any and all problems going on in the world. I love about 45 minutes from here and I see myself becoming a regular here. The food is awesome and you cannot leave here without having the deep fried cinnamon roll! YUMMY!!! read more

Really good food and the restaurant was awesome!! We ate there today & we highly recommend it !! The Cantleberry's

Great nostalgic place. Always good service. Breakfast is fantastic. Large portions. They also have really great burgers and shakes. When you check out, there is a selection of candies and baked good. Really fun local retro vibe. read more

Every time we drive by here it smells sooo good! So we decided to stop by for breakfast today. I got biscuit & gravy, hubby got eggs, hash & pancakes. Everything was delicious and tasty. The restaurant is incredibly clean and bright. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is still a great place to eat if you want home cooked meals. Nothing fancy here, just good food. And the atmosphere is cute, you'd think you were back in the 1950s. read more

Fun old fashioned diner serving daily specials and a diverse menu. This place is my go to for a quick and satisfying lunch! The place is usually busy, so expect a slight wait to be seated. I recommend sitting at the counter if a seat is available. I have not had a bad meal here. Check it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

I had breakfast to go today. My omelette was huge, the bacon was great, and the higher end to go container they use kept my food hot and fresh. read more

Like nutcrackers? They have tons of them! Their food is so delicious, the service is great very friendly, you certainly get your money's worth here!! Try the tenderloin sandwich...... read more

Awesome breakfast! Get the grilled cinnamon roll and made to order omelette with sourdough bread.

Amazing!!! Me and my boyfriend were doordashing and came across Nutcracker. I looked up the menu and saw Grilled Cinnamon Roll and thought hey, let's go in just for that. Mind you, I'm pregnant and as soon as we walked in, smelled SOOOOO GOOOOODDDD. 10/10 definitely recommend. Was delicious read more

I have been coming here since I was little and the nostalgia is one of the top things about this restaurant along with the food, staff, and theming! The skillet breakfast is a 10/10 I get it every time I go and it amazes me every time. The staff are so friendly and you will meet so many people here everyone's always happy to talk! There's a nutcracker on every surface and the retro theming is amazing. I've always had a good memories and good food here! read more

This is a very cute place to eat. Has some real good character. I've gone a few times to eat there. The food doesn't disappoint. My favorite has to be their fried bologna. read more

My family doesn't make it out this way often, but we enjoy stopping here when we are! The restaurant is decked out with Nutcrackers of all kinds and awesome old diner style decor. The food is good! Think your typical American diner food. You can't go wrong with that. After you finish your meal, be sure to check out all the candy and treats up front. The prices here are very fair, in my opinion. And if you follow them on social media, they will show you how dedicated they are to making sure their restaurant is kept clean! Definitely a worthwhile place to check out. read more

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This is an awesome restaurant! The Nutcracker is the place to go in Pataskala! Great food and service! The restaurant's decor is unique and nostalgic. When we have guests from out of town, we always take them to the Nutcracker. Everybody loves this restaurant! read more

I've been thoroughly disappointed with both my trips to this restaurant. The first time I went with a party of 5 and we were told a table would be ready shortly. 15 minutes later we hadn't been seated and there was an empty booth right near the front, as well as several tables of folks who were clearly done eating just sitting around taking up space. My grandmother asked the waiter if we could slide into the empty booth and pull up a chair to seat our 5th. The waiter gave us an annoyed look before relenting and saying it would be fine. The waitress came and took our order and when the food came out, it was discovered my grandfather's order had been mixed up. The waitress proceeded to blame the mix up on my grandfather despite us all hearing him correctly tell her what he wanted. A few weeks later I returned with my girlfriend and once again, they messed up her order. On top of it all, I found my food to be lackluster both times and obviously the service put a damper on things. I love the atmosphere in the restaurant and that's the biggest compliment I can give it. I plan on returning in the future and hope that these two visits have been aberrations, but I can't say I've been pleased with my experiences so far. read more

Pataskala is supposedly an up-and-coming exurb of Columbus. Evidently, it must be more "coming" than "up" since I can't find much going on there. But before an afternoon of apple picking at Lynd's Fruit Farm, I wanted some lunch. The options are few in Pataskala, and The Nutcracker Restaurant is supposed to be one of the better choices. As far as I could tell, it is the only restaurant that isn't fast food or pizza in town. The Nutcracker is a diner-ish kind of place. From the outside it doesn't look like much. The interior, though, is highly stylized in a '50s diner theme -- counter seating, lots of old signs, chrome everywhere. Lots of joints try this, but somehow it doesn't seem contrived here. The kitsch comes off sincerely at the Nutcracker. As for the food, it's darn good. It's typical diner stuff -- nothing fancy. The sweet potato fries are tasty. The chili is great too. And Frostop Root Beer is on tap! read more

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This was my first time to this restaurant. My boyfriend's choice. I walked in and was like in awwwe. This restaurant was so cute it made me feel like I was out of town in a different state. Back in the 50's the decor was so fun!! I'm a vintage girl and loved looking around the place. We walked and was immediately greeted!! Was every welcoming!! And the staff was very tentative!! The food was amazing good country diner food!! The dessert was so good!! So glad this family business is in our neck of the woods!! I highly recommend this place! We will definitely be back!! Not to many of these restaurant are left where its not commercialized and over priced. I really enjoyed this place!! read more

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Always enjoy coming here. The menu has a nice variety, the food is simple and good, prices are reasonable, service is friendly And the 1950's decor is adorable! Try their desserts, they're all good. And they have an incredible candy selection. Two thumbs up! read more

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Good breakfast. I atmosphere is awsome Brings back old school memories service was also great

Atmosphere is 50s theme. Something different to do. They give back to the community. You can stop in just for homemade candy and desserts. Or you can eat breakfast lunch and dinner. I think you can eat breakfast all day. read more

We LOVE The Nutcracker. Typically eat here once a week. We prefer to support local owned businesses, but their food and service are always on point. Make sure you order a milkshake or malt. They are FANTASTIC. read more

Fantastic local restaurant! "The Nut" is definitely a cute 50's style diner with traditional diner menu options. Nutcrackers, Coco-Cola, and red & teal seem to be the theme for the restaurant. My family stopped in to celebrate my Dad's birthday. We called ahead and they made sure to have a booth ready for us. They served rolls with Land O' Lakes butter before our meals. Our table ordered the Diner Steak, Ham Loaf and Chicken & Noodles. A popular sides were the deep fried corn in the cob (yum!), sweet potato fries, and onion rings. Since we had a birthday boy, the diner treated my Dad to a birthday pie of his choice. He chose the blueberry cream pie with graham cracker crust. I couldn't let him eat pie alone so I ordered the coconut cream pie -- wow, it was delicious! Can't wait to stop in again! read more

We love this neighborhood diner - mainly for breakfast. Their omlets and potatoes are always good. Their sandwhiches and fries are always good. Be careful of their vegetables as they are sometimes overcooked. read more

I return to Nutcracker regularly. The breakfasts are pretty good - I love the prime rib and eggs, and my wife is partial to the huge cinnamon rolls. I was less enamored of supper - but I need to give them another chance. I used to go here regularly when I could use their wi-fi on my Nintendo DS - I could not find other places where it would work. Now they have changed things and it doesn't work there, and my visits have grown farther apart. The prime rib is a good choice. I have seen specials listed for all you can eat type things; I should try one of those out some time, because whatever it was that I had the last time I was there had a bit small of an entree for what I thought I needed... read more

Love this place! Cozy, great food, lots of menu choices and great service! Everything including those great pies, well priced!