most amazing server ever!! there were 22 of us...yes there was plenty of room for us all and our server took care of all of us! courteous, friendly, and got everything perfectly! one server! we were all in and out of there within 2 hours! first time visit for me. huge portions! I had their famous chicken parmigiana with ravioli. 6 large size ravioli filled with ricotta goodness! chicken was tender and delicious! everyone ordered something different...see pics...and it was amazing! This is a place with history...over 100 years old! definitely worth adding to your restaurant road trip bucket list! read more

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We came to Pondi's as a group of 4 for dinner on a Sunday evening. The bar area had football on and the dining room was decently full. After watching several parties file in just before us, I was sure we'd have a wait but was pleasantly surprised when we were seated right away. The dining room is full of old photos chronicling the history of the business and the key individuals involved in its success. Our waitress was amazing and was as available as she could be, considering the crowd on hand. We all ordered from the Sunday Features menu with two of us ordering the steak dinner, two orders of the wing platter, and one fajita salad with steak. The fries and boneless wings on the platter were crispy and fresh. I'm not sure if the bleu cheese was homemade or not but it was delicious and creamy. I had the steak dinner with no onions and asked for it medium rare. The person next to me asked for the same, but more towards well done. I think our steaks came out looking identical; both had a little pink. Despite that, the steaks were juicy and flavorful and covered in a hearty gravy. We both agreed that the side of green beans were bland and needed a little seasoning, at least. The mashed potatoes were fine. My boyfriend loved the fajita salad, particularly the chipotle dressing. The parking lot extends across the street and it is a little dangerous crossing that busy road, especially during dusk. read more

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Why I like this -They have good service, I ate steak and rice. They were quick and very friendly!!

Wait time on a Friday night was not bad. Place was busy, hostess was attentive to each group. Food was really good and large portions. Desserts were really good. read more

Pondis - Angel hair pasta primavera with chicken - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

Pondi's never disappoints. Specials are always off the charts! Great food, great drinks, and exceptional service! The wedding soup is just like mamma used to make!!! read more

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I have tried Pondis multiple times--my office loves catering food from them. I just don't get the hype. The food is not very good and it is overpriced. Every time I eat the food, my stomach flips and flops for hours. read more

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Went here with friends for dinner on a Friday evening. The restaurant has a few dining rooms, and the place was very busy. (I recommend having reservations before going.) when you enter through the front door, you'll be greeted by a hostess, and taken to your table. (They also have a full bar.). The menu is extensive, and there is something for everyone. We were greeted immediately by our server, who took our drink orders and brought us oven-fresh dinner rolls. From the menu, I chose the North Atlantic Cod fish dinner. It came with a choice of two side dishes. I opted for a salad and french fries. My wife chose Chicken Parmesan over ravioli, and got a side salad as well. This was a real chicken breast, not a patty, and it was prepared perfectly. We both enjoyed our meals, although I will say the pasta sauce was unlike the homemade sauce we have at home. (This is not a slam on Pondi's... it's just that Italians will generally prefer a sauce that is like their own family's traditional sauce.). We had a very enjoyable dining experience here. Recommended! read more

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It's rare that I will feel confident in giving an establishment a full 5 stars. Especially a restaurant serving Italian food. As the old adage says, "if you want great Italian food at a restaurant, come to my home instead." This is one of those rare cases where one's need for Italian will be well satiated. The atmosphere is relaxed and not too noisy, even with a full room. Jeans and t-shirt are more than acceptable, but if you want to dress up a little that will work too. Date night appropriate! Ordered an appetizer - Hot peppers in oil with garlic bread. It was 4 stars. Very good but maybe not amazing. Would have been perfect if the peppers came piping hot. The real star the evening was the Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti and the homemade Lasagna. A true test of an Italian restaurant, in my opinion, is the simplest things like spaghetti marinara. One can really taste if fresh ingredients are used and if the seasoning is done right. This was a very very close second to my wife's home made - from tomatoes she's canned marinara. If you are looking for homemade this is the spot. And then comes the Eggplant Parmesan. Incredible is the easiest way to explain the dish. The lasagna - to keep things simple - was just as amazing as the Eggplant Parmesan. Perfect balance of sweetness of the tomato sauce and rich meaty flavor of the rest. Slowly fading in a Italian Food Coma so the story ends here. If you're within an hour drive of Pondi's make sure to come here. Everyone smiles at you and makes you feel at home, like famiglia. You will not be disappointed. read more

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The food was bussin! We decided to try something different in small town Ohio. Wow!! From the moment we walked in .... Service was spectacular! We were greeted and welcomed graciously. The bloody Mary's were perfectly seasoned and garnished with crispy bacon and olives. The Brussels sprouts sweet potato hash was phenomenal!! Cohort got the chicken and waffles. Insanely good cutlets!! So good in fact we went downstairs and purchased meats for Sunday night family dinner read more

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We have been trying to make it here for awhile and finally did for my birthday. We made a late afternoon reservation and it was perfect. They always have specials of the day for lunch and dinner. We started with the fried portobello mushrooms. Chicken marsala special and short tob ravioli for dinner. I cant wait to go back.....make the reservation! read more

They give you plenty of food and it's really good The service is absolutely fantastic. The ambulance is comfortable and clean Definitely stop here if you're hungry and get some good food read more

WOW! This place is spectacular. The food is delicious and the service was outstanding. A smaller restaurant and bar, but definitely a gem. The menu has a nice variety of mouth watering options to choose from. I went with the wedding soup to start out with and it was simply the best I've ever had. Literally could have drank the broth it was so flavorful. For my entree I went with the angry chicken alfreado and it was equally as amazing. The chicken almost melted in my mouth and was bursting with flavor. The pasta was cooked just right and the sauce was giving. I'm a big fan of all things gorgonzola. The portions were huge. I had plenty of leftovers to take home. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. The place was packed and she handled it very well. I loved everything about this place and highly recommend it. read more

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Food was amazing, Large portions. Service was great! I had the prime rib. They have a butcher shop down stairs. The steak was super fresh.

Killer burgers !!!! This place was a hidden gem. We arrived in Pittsburgh and decided to drive to the NFL HOF in Canton, and pick up lunch on the way. I have no idea how we got so lucky to pick this place along the way. It wasn't planned - just pure coincidence. The waitress was very friendly, and also very attentive. I ended up ordering the Fried Cheese Cheeseburger. The menu said it came with a "wheel" of cheese on it. I totally underestimated what that meant! It was a LARGE chunk of fried cheese that was lowered on a cloud from the heavens above! It made that burger so freaking delicious, and my mouth is watering right now just talking about it!!! It was single-handedly the best burger I've EVER had in my entire life, and I'm not even exaggerating. I also asked to add chili and cheese to my French fries, and the visibly-impressed server exclaimed that she loved the idea. Everything about my meal on the way to Canton was perfect, and it truly became a highlight of my Pittsburgh trip. Next time I'm anywhere within two hours of this place, I definitely plan to come have that burger again!! read more

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My friends and I loaded up the kids and his Pondis for dinner. We were a lively bunch with a lot of distraction (a baby and 2 toddlers), our server never missed a beat and was on point the entire time. We started with the cheese wheel (3/5) and meatballs (5/5). Cheese wheel was fine, nothing to rave about. Got a little mushy if you didn't eat it right away. The meatballs did not have to go that hard!! They blew us away. The herbed ricotta made it next level. That, along with the sauce and bread makes this 2 appetizers in 1. I had to get a steak salad (4/5) because I don't live in OH anymore and no one does a steak/fry/ranch situation like us. It was wonderful. My husband got the same but got a raspberry dressing on his, which he loved. Friends got the fish, which was devoured, so I know that was good. Crabcake was reported as lackluster, and the margarita was not great. Kids got tenders, fries, mini corn dogs, mac and cheese. I would say the star of the kids food was the mac. I ate it leftover the next day and I would have gotten it as a side if I could have :P Great spot! We will be back! read more

We went to Pondis as it was highly recommended while visiting the area. Our service was excellent and waitress was very friendly. We enjoyed our meal and would definitely go back if we return to that part of Ohio. My steak salad was a great size portion and the steak was cooked perfectly. My husband enjoyed his filet meal as well. We would definitely return when we're visiting or in that part of town! read more

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Stopped for early dinner, I had seafood sampler that was better than a seafood restaurant. My wife had the Steak salad that was so large will be eating for a few days. The service is the best and lclean in side read more

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While working in Lisbon a group of us came here for lunch... this place seems very popular, as it was packed at lunchtime! The menu is vast and interesting. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was great! I tried a cup of their chili and it was great! Nice spice to it and very tasty! Next up was their bacon BBQ burger and it was made perfectly! The fries weren't very good, as they say they're handcut, but they were clearly cooked and sat in under a heat lamp, because they were wimpy, unseasoned, and barely warm. But other than the fries, we all enjoyed our food and the service. Highly recommend stopping in here! read more

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The service was amazing, felt like hometown service. The server was really nice and attentive even when it was super busy there. Great ambiance with great food and drink for amazing prices. We got the angry chicken Alfredo was delicious. I would absolutely go here again and wish there were places like this in DC read more

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Had a 6:30 reservation and arrived right at 6:30. There were three groups that walked in with no reservations and were seated ahead of our party. We didn't get seated until 7:15. It was busy but server was very attentive. French Onion soup was marginal at best, wedding soup was decent and wings were good. The steak salads were fair but fries were stone cold. Not a very good experience. Wouldn't come back read more

This is one of the many reasons I don't like this restaurant. Pricing of lunch menu online is not the same as the printed menu. So paid more for my fish sandwich. Wanted the Crab Rangoon appetizer. Sorry that's a dinner special you're 10 minutes too early. Only go here because my wife likes it. Food is just ok and the service is not great. read more

I'm not sure if this was just a fluke one time thing or if it happens often but we had a bad experience here & it was unfortunate because we heard good things and were excited to go there. We were a group of 3, the hostess sat 2 parties of 4 and 2 parties of 2 that came in after us before they sat us & they did not have reservations. When we asked why she said she was giving them a booth. After about a 30 min wait we got sat at a 4 person table with 3 chairs so I'm not really sure what the logic was when she was seating the others versus us. My fork was dirty, there was a piece of something yellow in the salt shaker not sure what it was but it wasn't salt. We ordered the appetizer sampler, the pizza sticks were still cold on the inside and our coke, sprite & sweet tea had no flavor or carbonation. The other tables' food looked good but unfortunately we will not be back because of the experience we had. I highly recommend making reservations if you do go. read more

The food is always delicious here. The Johnny Marzetti is no exception, it's very tasty. The service is always friendly and a very clean environment. read more

Pondis - Johnny Marzetti delicious!! So much food, this is the lunch portion. Taking this home. - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

Waitress was awesome. Food was amazing. Will absolutely be stopping again. Not far off the highway so easy to get to. I'm sure they get super busy at prime times. read more

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Most amazing breakfast tacos! We live a hour away but I wouldn't mind making the drive for those again! My hubby had the Famous biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were the only thing that wasn't amazing. Our friends had the waffle flight (her favorite one was the berry one) and the meatball something. I don't remember what it was called and I don't see it on the online menu. Everyone loved the food. read more

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We stop here on the way home from the Casino in West Virginia. What a wonderful century restaurant with a modern flair! I wish I lived closer so I could have tried more entrees! Hubby and I split the sausage, peppers, and linguine and I had the scallops with cheese grits ( since he doesn't care for seafood) It came with a bacon habanero jam on top - suburb! Great service - wonderful food - don't sleep on this one!! read more

Pondis - Seared Scallops with cheese grits. - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

Just moved from Illinois and was super excited to try this place with my family. We arrived and we were the only customers on a Sunday night. Had a drink and ordered. Food came out in 7 minutes, salads never showed up and saw my waitress on her butt playing on her phone. We walked out. Will never return. Service is horrendous read more

Fantastic! Great food with really nice portions and reasonable prices. Super nice staff too

This has become a regular stop for us after Roger's flea market, food is always amazing and fresh! Very friendly and good staff, we love stopping at the butcher spot below the restaurant. The restaurants beautiful and comfortable inside and outside of it. read more

Pondis - bbq bacon burger / Spaghetti bowl - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

Pondis is always wonderful and delicious! We always have great service and fresh food. I would suggest reservations as they are always packed! They need a bigger parking lot. Hard for handicapped but they have a wonderful ramp. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our dinner very much (pecan salad & spaghetti w/meatballs). Restaurant has also done a great job in redecorating/remodeling, including new booths. read more

I wish I had a photo of the place, the people, and the food. I was traveling from Canton, OH to Washington, PA, taking back roads to enjoy the scenery. Drove right past Pondi's and stopped on a Friday night at 5pm. They had a wait until 6:30 for seating or carry out. I chatted with the deli people and ordered a fish dinner. They said they could turn that out for me in just a few minutes. At first I thought $18 for a fish dinner was a little hefty but when I opened the box down the road, the fillet was huge!!! So big they had to fold it in half to fit the box. So between the friendly, faster service, and the size of the portion, I easily give this 5. Marked it in my favorites in maps so I can bring the wife or friends if we ever take this way again. Thank you Pondi's. You topped off an already beautiful day and drive through rural eastern OH. read more

This rating is for the market: If I could, I would rate it 4.5 stars. While there is not a huge selection, the meat/fish/poultry is high-quality and very reasonable prices. They also have some hard to find items. The people that work there are very friendly and helpful and much like the restaurant, I am a frequent customer. read more

I've been in Lisbon 2-3. Times and hit Pondi's every time. Love the atmosphere and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly and so polite. Then there is the food. Everything I've ordered has been perfect. Cooked correctly and served very quickly. No complaints at all. The fish was fabulous the burgers I've had a couple of them was just perfect. I look forward to my next visit to Lisbon. I know where I'm going for dinner!!! read more

Drove over from Canton, took a bike ride then stopped at Pondis. Excellent staff, excellent food!!!! Great experience....we will be back read more

This century restaurant is a Lisbon staple and I just had the pleasure of trying it for the first time despite driving past it numerous times over the past 3 decades. I had the spaghetti & meatballs and my wife had a wrap. She is picky and she loved her wrap. The French onion soup was good but not hot enough and the cheese was melted fully when I went at 11:00 on Monday, July 5th. The hostess was very sweet and the waitress could not have been more attentive. read more

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This was a delightful birthday meal for an out of Townes. Also, I tried lobster pot and primavera veg for a decadent choice. I may be back for the New Years Eve menu tomorrow! read more

Pondis - French onion soup - it's a hit! - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

Pretty good food. Service was great. We had the Mexican street corn nachos with chorizo which were very yummy but they were a special and not always available. We also had another special which was old bays chicken and the seafood Alfredo which I wasn't impressed with. The shrimp and scallops were nice quality but just kind of a bland dish with a sauce that just tasted like straight cream. I'd like to try the salads next time. The dishes were visually appealing and you can tell the chefs care. I think I'd rate higher next time if I found a better dish besides the Alfredo. read more

Pondis - Mexican street nachos - Bars Near Me - Lisbon, Ohio

First time at Pondis, and it was a very good experience. My wife and I both had the fish sandwich. The service was great. read more

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