Old City Prime

Seating by the men's restroom should not be an option. Waitress took our drink and food order(saved…read moreher a trip) because we knew what we wanted. Food was good and came out in good time. She NEVER came back to check on us. We put our empty glasses on the end of the table for a hint. My hubby even got up to look for her. I never saw her because I was facing a back wall. Needless to say we asked for the bill and a box. I have no need to return.

We went to Lock Sixteen for dinner tonight. The locals rave about it but honestly I'm shocked they…read moreare still open with all the other great options in Lima. The floor was dirty, my shoes stuck to the floor. The high chair my toddler used was sticky and grimy, probably hasn't been cleaned in a while. I asked for a high chair 3 times. Meanwhile the hostess and server said they'd bring it. They didn't but they watched as I struggled with my toddler. My husband finally got the high chair, 3 feet from our table. Not sure why they kept saying they'd bring it but wouldn't. We also asked for kids menus numerous times. They had to print them and the printer wasn't working right. That honestly boggled my mind that there's no back up. Then the server came and asked what we'd like to order when we still didn't have a kids menu. I said I'd love to order and reminded her we had no kids menu. She just stared at me. I had to ask if she could just tell us what was on the kid's menu so we could order. I got a Caesar salad, about 1/3 of it was rotten lettuce, barely any green romaine. Several chunks of the ends that were inedible. A family member ordered the pick 2. They were out of green beans and pickles. I ordered a medium rare steak, it came out basically well. The flavor was alright, not the best, not awful. My husband got the Philly cheesesteak. He said the fries and sandwich were good, but the bun could've been toasted. My 2 year old got mashed potatoes. I asked for a spoon for him. She brought a huge tablespoon for him. I explained nicely again the spoon was for the two year old. She stared at me. I asked if she could get a small spoon as it's for the toddler. She came out and was kind of snippy saying "this is the smallest spoon we have" bringing the teaspoon, which is what's appropriate for a 2 year old. If our family members hadn't suggested coming here, we wouldn't. I would not recommend Lock Sixteen.

I'll make it to the bottom, eventually.

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Texas Roadhouse

3.3(100 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food was not cook right service was slow and French fries were cold. People beside me had a steak…read morethat was not cooked right and when they returned it the steak was different cut when they got it back

Went service was great by our waiter snakebites, salad & sides were good. My steak was ordered well…read moredone and came out rare. I nicely asked them to cook it a little longer it came back out 20 minutes later after my husband was done eating over cooked and lukewarm. Our rolls had a hair in it which when asked to be replaced were. I've been to way better Texas roadhouses and the wait on food here is ridiculously long for it to not come out hot.

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Sweet butter

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The Met

4.4(250 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

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Western Sizzlin

3.8(30 reviews)

3.3 mi

Great little restaurant just as I remembered from being a kid. We had a group of about 10 people…read morein service was fantastic.

Hmm well.... We went to this restaurant for my father in laws 80th birthday. He lives in a small…read moretown and this was his choice so ok. I chose a 5 oz sirloin and baked potato sour cream only. Salad bar is not included. My steak was prepared correctly and huge glob of whipped butter on my potato. I removed it and went on with life. The sour cream came in a packet. Our 17 year old ordered a medium rare steak and it was medium well but he survived it. We had a nice visit and that is what's most important.

Catfish

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Steak

La Charreada

4.6(27 reviews)

3.3 mi

Location: 3355 Harding Way, Lima Ohio…read more Wrapped up a day trip exploring the Indian Lake area and chose La Charreada for a late lunch based on high Yelp review rating. Yelp did its job, as usual. We were seated immediately and the restaurant has a great vibe - comfortable seating, nice decor, and spotlessly clean. Our waiter was very attentive and gracious. We ordered the fresh guacamole as a starter and enjoyed a burrito platter and an enchilada platter (with rice and beans). Delicious flavor and huge portions The only real surprise was the fried topping on the guacamole. I think they were pork rinds... we tried a few but elected to go old school with tortilla chips. Service was fast. The food was really good. The menu is large - but I found every feature I was considering. This is just a few minutes from I-75 and I would drive by the 10+ options again to dine here.

Fast service akways. Great food always. If your looking for a great Mexican restaurant eat here.read more

Birra Tacos

Our starter

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Guacamole Dip

Sugar Street Bar & Grill

4.5(24 reviews)

1.7 mi

They had the best fried bologna sandwich in Lima. I'm…read moregoing to revisit The Sugar St. Bar on my staycation this week (beer:30). I'll give a new rating asap. 'Pablo Pinkerton

Locals place still serving plenty of meals at 8:00pm. Service was quick and friendly. Several…read morefryers and they must put out the wings with the setup they have going. Kitchen is in the open. Ordered pizza since I read some good reviews. Disappointed with the premade crust was pulled out. Pizza was better than I expected it to be. I would say for the area- it's worth the stop for a pizza and beer

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Yamato East

3.4(88 reviews)

1.5 mi

For the area, this was a great opportunity for some Asian food!…read more I ordered take out so I can't speak to dine in service but the staff was very friendly and helpful when I picked up my order. The restaurant looked clean and had plenty of seating with what looked like a great atmosphere. The sushi and entree I ordered were great! They really hit the spot and I enjoyed the change of pace from typical Midwest cuisine. Great place! Highly recommended!

Ambiance was pleasant, somewhat traditional. Service very quick at first but became sporadic and…read moreslow at the end. Food was outstanding! We had Rangoons, Beef and Broccoli and the beef/basil was very good a little tang but overall milder on the spice scale.

Beef & Broccoli and Spicy Beef/Basil and an appetizer of Egg Roll and Lobster Rangoon

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Lulu's Diner

4.0(109 reviews)

1.8 mi

Lulu's Diner is a fantastic small chain located in Lima, OH. Great place to eat, my family…read moreespecially loves coming to have some great breakfast. We came to this one recently because it was the closest to some errands we were doing. The place is a bit small, expect to wait a bit if you come on a weekend for breakfast. The staff, though works hard so it wont be a long time. As stated, the service is excellent, the wait staff is friendly. We absolutely love the food here, I especially love their Eggs Benedict! It is done incredibly well here! I would certainly recommend having breakfast at Lulu's!

Good place. I've been here a few times and the food is always good , prices fair, atmosphere ok…read morethough when they get super busy it can be a hassle. They also have healthy options too!!

Steak and eggs with home fries.

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Dining area.

China Buffet

2.5(20 reviews)

2.1 mi

China Buffet has quite a few really negative reviews and I am not sure why that is. If you are a…read moreperson who frequents buffets like China Buffet, you should know what to expect. The food isn't Michelin stared by any means, but usually, it isn't bad. If you have eaten at China Buffet and expected a fine dining experience, you were in the wrong place. China Buffet is your typical asian style buffet. Lots of booths and tables in sectioned off areas, two to three (sometimes more) steam tables to keep the food hot, and the typical red, green, and gold color scheme I've come to expect. You can't forget about the tchotchkes that are available for sale at the register! The funny thing is I sometimes get the feeling of being back in China when I walk in to some buffets here in the U.S.. I've been in several restaurants in China that have a similar vibe and feeling. China Buffet in Lima is clean-ish. It does show its age, but it isn't filthy. The staff is very nice and friendly, and they do speak English for those reviews that said they don't. In fact, they speak better English than may Chinese buffets I have been to. The buffet has many of the food options you expect to see on a buffet. Rice, fried rice, lo mein noodles, rice noodles, pepper steak, General Tso's chicken, honey chicken, green beans, egg rolls, sweet & sour chicken, etc., etc., etc.. The food was hot, tasted good, and varied in selection. The food was fresh, and was replenished on a regular basis. All in all, I enjoyed my lunch at China Buffet. If you go to China Buffet expecting world-class food options, staff in penguin attire, and perfect American English, then maybe China Buffet isn't the place for you. Wendy's and McDonalds are just down the street. However, if you are a veteran of Chinese buffets, and can take the good with the not so good, then give China Buffet a try. You may not care for everything but I am sure you will find something to your liking.

Everything Is wrong with this place terrible service disgusting inside and in the bathrooms the…read morefood was weird looking and tasted like absolute shit. I came here hoping to get some lunch and the blew up the bathroom and my hotel room bathroom good thing the price was really cheap because if not I would've crashed out.

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Old Barn Restaurant & Grill

2.8(44 reviews)

3.1 mi

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

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.