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    Nutcracker Family Restaurant

    4.0 (227 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nutcracker Cheeseburger
    Travis T.

    This place is always busy and a few weeks ago my wife and I stopped in for some breakfast which was amazing! Dining in is like taking a step back into time with some very cute 50's diner decor! Today I stopped in to try a cheeseburger because I was recently in the local barber shop when an older gentleman stopped in and was raving about the cheeseburger at Nutcracker saying it was one of the best burgers he's ever had! My experience was much different. The burger is advertised on the menu as a local favorite which is an 8oz patty cooked to your preference. I ordered mine to be cooked medium. The burger came out quick but was not what it is all cracked up to be. The patty to bun ratio is far from perfect and the patty is so thin that I'm not even sure why they even ask how you would like it prepared because it's hard to get it cooked any other way than well done and beyond. Burger came with a nice slice of burger lettuce but the patty tasted like it was a frozen patty and certainly not fresh ground beef made into a patty. No flavor or seasoning just a thin patty that left me disappointed. I've eaten here before and their food is always fantastic as well as their service. Place is always busy which speaks for their reputation in itself. The point of this review is not to say it's not a great place to eat, because it is. The point of this review is to let other hamburger lovers what to expect....a thin patty that tastes like a frozen premade burger with no seasoning or flavor. I will be back but not for the cheeseburger!

    Meatloaf Stack

    Nutcracker Family Restaurant was a delightful bit of classic American diner nostalgia. The servers were super friendly and helpful. Nothing like a classic home style restaurant. I had the meatloaf stack. Perfectly Delicious. I definitely plan on stopping by again if in the area. Menu had so many diner classics I wanted to try. I will be recommending them to my friends and family.

    Corn beef hash scramble with buttered sourdough toast.

    We love coming to the Nutcracker when we are in town! Definitely our go to when it comes to the Pataskala area. The cool vintage decor and the jukebox add much to the experience! The food and service is always great! A real gem in Pataskala!

    Over Priced

    Haven't been here in almost 4 years. Friend was in town wanted to go. Service is above average. Place is clean. The food just sucks. I am convinced it's just GFS. $18 for a 1/4 lb cheeseburger. FF and soda. Thats a dollar more than the last time I went and you don't get two sides with the platter anymore. I just don't get the appeal of this place

    The Big Breakfast.
    Lisa D.

    If you love 50s diners, Christmas, or nutcrackers - the Nutcracker Family Restaurant is your place! I was in so much awe when I first stepped into the diner - it is so cute! First off, diners are my jam! Second, I absolutely love Christmas. Third, I love collecting nutcrackers! I recently discovered that the Nutcracker Family Restaurant is my 15-year-olds favorite restaurant. That should instantly tell you something! The servers/service is great, the cost is low, and the food is absolutely delicious! They also support our veterans! I ordered the skillet breakfast, my husband and bonus son ordered the big breakfast, and our daughter ordered the kids french toast! Everything was seriously so tasty! The cheesy hashbrown casserole was my favorite! We also ordered four pie slices to go. While everything on the menu's cost is low - I would say that the single pie slices are not as low in cost - they are $4 each. It would have actually been cheaper to buy a whole pie; however, everyone wanted a different kind of pie (rolling eyes). I definitely cannot wait to go back! If you have not been to the Nutcracker Family Restaurant, I highly recommend stopping by the next chance you

    Inside
    Sandy W.

    The ambiance is very inviting. There's comfortable booths and tables/chairs. Our server was polite and checked back often. I ordered a bowl of chicken soup and it came out hot and delicious. Lots of chicken and the broth was tasty. Hubby ordered a cheeseburger and fries. He thought the sandwich was delicious and fries crispy! We each ordered a piece of pie to go!

    Armosphere
    Michele G.

    Super homely diner restaurant. Very cute and fam oriented with delicious homemade food and amazing pies! Really loved this place and the service was incredibly fast. Really loved the meatloaf and the pies. Wish I could hav tried more pies but was just too full. Recommend!!

    Cheese omelet and country fried breakfast.

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    Best classic diner ever, the owners are involved in the community, the food is excellent and the decor is really awesome

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    Might be a family restaurant. Everything comes out of a box. Nothing but desert is homemade. Not a favorite

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    I love nutcracker I recommend the honey mustard with the chicken tenders and Mac&cheese

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    Love everything about this place. We've never had bad service and the food is always good!! Great homemade deserts as wel!!

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