We stopped here for lunch because of the great ratings. Those high ratings are right, it's worthy!…read more 318 is the name and it's also the address. An interesting place, and they are putting together great food and it has 15 beers on tap! I had the Freight Train grilled chicken sandwich. It came with provolone cheese, a mango habanero chutney, crispy bacon and an Asian chili sauce on a nice brioche bun sporting a 318 brand! Ya baby! I also had fries that were coated and delicious. None of this lasted very long! It was great! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

First, when my partner and I checked the online website, the site was down due to an overdue bill…read more When we walked in, they had 3 televisions with Fox News on celebrating a Trump rally. The people working there have never been served by Trump or the right wing agenda, and no one else appeared to be watching the those tvs. It makes no sense why they would have Fox News up anywhere in their establishment. Our server was nice, yet even though the bar was less than 25% capacity, it took 15 minutes to get an overpriced Old Fashioned which was not made correctly. It was far too sweet, had some sort of 7up-like soda in it, and we couldn't even taste any rye bourbon in them. There was too much ice in the glass and the cherries were the cheapest of the cheap. None of the other drinks available looked enticing, especially after that drink. The fried pickles were delicious and I also ordered a PBJ burger. The burger was well done even though I asked for medium rare. The overall taste was very yummy only because there was so much jelly and oily peanut butter to assist the dry overdone burger. The sidewinders were well flavored but could have been double fried to be slightly crispier. Partner also ordered a burger and typically prefers medium well done. Even they thought their burger was too overdone and dry. The floors were sticky and the place smelled like pinesol which was distracting from the food. Even though it smelled like cleaning products, the place felt dirty and sticky, not somewhere I would like to eat. I appreciate the divey, live music in the corner sports bar vibe, but the management and organization seemed off here, like a weird awkward silence. I wouldn't come back unless they make their drink game more professional, there was a very good special on beers, or a particular band I would enjoy seeing here.

We were in town Tuesday night for dinner with clients and they chose Casa Lu Al. We had…read morereservations for 4 in Nonno's Cellar and it did not disappoint. Great ambiance with dim lighting and Jazz/Rat Pack music. We started off with the Toasted Eggplant Fries with Marinara Sauce for dipping and the Italian Toasted Portobello Mushrooms with Zesty Cream dipping sauce (had a hint of horseradish). For drinks I had the Candied Pecan Old Fashioned. It was excellent. For entrees, I had the Chicken Marsala, my wife had the Prince Edward Island Mussels. Our friends had the Chicken Piccata and the Italian Style Pork Cutlet. The food was delicious. Our server was great.

Ok, a couple of caveats. This was our first time here. It was also 5pm on Mother's Day. Peak time…read moreof the busiest day of the restaurant year. I understand also they were short-staffed. The food was wonderful, from the sausage appetizer thru to the tiramisu cake and the lemon marzipan cake. Our server Eliza was a delight. Truly a delight. I waited 40 minutes to receive my draft beer. I waited 45 minutes to receive my espresso drink after our meal. The staff was apologetic and solicitous toward us. Overall a fine experience. Again, peak business on the busiest day of the year. We will be back. Absolutely. The atmosphere and feel of the place exudes family. It's hard to be mad at family. We expect to post a 5-star review next time we come. I'd be surprised if we experience anything other than that.

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.

The ambiance was so serene, food divine-I got steakhouse Cobb salad with Dijon vinaigrette and…read moresalmon -wow!!!!! Pricey but we will be back, service, top-notch-thank you Jonah!

I didn't know what to expect from the reviews. I knew it would be expensive but I'm glad to report…read moreit was worth it. We saved time & money not driving out of town on a random birthday Tuesday off work. We arrived @7:30 w/out reservations with no problem because they weren't busy. I started off with a Rusty Nail cocktail and we shared the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. He had the meatloaf which he liked but couldn't finish. I had the steak & lobster and added the Caesar salad. Jonah made our Caesar tableside which is a nice experience. I loved the seasoning on the steak and lobster but also had to take some home. It was my 55th birthday and they brought me a nice cupcake with a huge firecracker . We took home a sampling of desserts for later.

There is a beauty and harmony to music, that one probably will never find anywhere else. It reminds…read moreme of a tv show i once saw called Babylon 5. In one episode, one of the protagonists Captain Sheridan, is trying to learn about and from one of the more mysterious characters on the show, an enigmatic being named Kosh. Kosh takes Sheridan to a place he had never been before and tells him to go into a room. Kosh stays outside and Sheridan asks, what's in there? Kosh only replies: "One moment of perfect beauty.". Sheridan enters the darkened corridors and is struck by the beauty of music in the form of a Gregorian chant. When he comes out speechless and a changed man, he is asked by one of his friends what he saw... all he could respond... was "beauty... in the dark." Though, i do not believe i do that scene justice, i believe it shows the power of music. How it can move someone and inspire. It is why i love music, and especially classical music. Ever since I was a child, and was exposed to it, i have been enthralled. I was excited, then to finally hear a symphony orchestra play again since I moved to Ohio since before the pandemic. The event was titled "From Madrid to Mexico", featuring compositions from those nations or inspired from them. The music truly moved me. The compositions played were the following: Intermezzo from Goyescas by Enrique Ganados From the Concierto De Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo Allegro Con Spirito Adagio Allegro Gentile Selections from Carmen Suites by Georges Bizet Aragonaise Les Toreadores Habenera Chanson du Toreodor Le Cid Ballet Suite by Jules Massenet Castillane Andalouse Aragonaise Aubade Catalane Madrilene Navarraise Danzon No.2 by Arturo Marquez Special Encore of Estrellita by Manuel Ponce. All of these were wonderfully played. Adagio from the Concierto De Aranjuez is one of my favorite classical songs, so I was so ecstatic to hear it! The guitar just has a way of plucking at my heart strings. But, what really hit me emotionally was Estrellita which only was played as an encore. Whenever I would stay with my aunt as a child, God rest her soul, she would play this song before I would go to bed. It means alot to me personally, and u never heard the song again after she passed. I never knew the name of the song until this concert. So thankful to have heard it again, and know the name of it so I can hear it again in the future. After the event, there was cocktails and cake and the chance to meet and talk to members of the orchestra. That was so cool! Really my only gripe is that Lima Symphony Orchestra has something called the "friends of the symphony", and almost all their luncheons are on a weekday. That makes it hard for people who live over an hour away and work... i certainly want to be a friend of the orchestra. All in all, its a great orchestra... very talented... and love how they try to get the community more involved. If you love music, buy some tickets! It will give you the experience of listening to a few hours of perfect beauty.

We had such a great experience at Beer Barrel in Lima! Miley was our waitress and she was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. She was super friendly, attentive, and genuinely made dinner fun. She gave us great advice on the menu and helped us decide what to order--and she was definitely right when she said you can't go wrong with the garlic knots! Great food and even better service. Miley's personality and recommendations made the whole experience that much better. We'll definitely be back and hope to have her again!

Pizza is always good. Menu might be a little big for everything to be good. A little pricey and…read morewait times to get your food can be a little long sometimes but overall you can't go wrong at Beer Barrel.

Came to Lima for a wedding and the reception was here. What a great space. The wedding was huge,…read more400 + and this place handled it effortlessly at least from this guests view! The food was good, chicken and bacon wrapped filet, veggie and potato was my meal. Drinks were poured right all night long too. When we arrived they had cocktail hour complete with hot and cold appetizers. The cocktail room was perfect. There was even a small patio. Wonderful place to celebrate the union of my son's long time friend and for my son to give the best mans speech. I'll never forget it.

I came her for my nieces' nuptials-- ceremony and reception to boot-- and was wonderfully…read moreimpressed. They turned this once shaggy 1980s movie theatre into a fine and roomy event space. The place is expansive and complete with a riser stage; it is about the size of two full size basketball courts. I felt is was better for the reception than the wedding, where the seating can be split into sides, opening up a large dance floor. For the wedding though intimacy was lost in the space, and some were forced to witness the I Do-s from a hard angle, but it wasn't too bad. The place has a nice PA system for music, two LCD screens, and twin golden chandeliers adding class to the environs. The bar sits out in the lobby. Not sure if UNOH supplies the bar tenders, but they did a fantastic job keeping the line moving. I would know, I was out there a lot. I needed to drink. No way am I so old to have a hitched niece! I recommend for any events calling for lots of space.

This Applebees is lazy-person-walking-distance from a Tesla Supercharger, so it's awesome. Any time…read moreI'm passing through Lima, I stop at that charger, and there are lots of food options, and Applebees is one of them. People like to give Applebees a hard time because they don't make it fresh in the restaurant or something like that. Like they just reheat stuff they get from corporate. I don't care. It's Applebees. I didn't come here because I thought it was gourmet food - I came here because I know what an Applebees is like and I can just chill out while I charge and feed the family. They've got chicken fingers and asian chicken salads and burgers and beer and stuff like that. American food. At your Neighborhood Applebees. Exactly what you expect if you've EVER been to an Applebees in your life. The music is good. 90s-to-modern stuff that's a little grunge, which is where Applebees knows they are. The staff are friendly. The place is 'clean'. The location is good and the parking is easy.

This review is long overdue, but it popped up on places I should review so why not?! I was visiting…read moreLima with some coworkers for a conference a couple months ago and this Applebee's was in the same parking lot as our hotel so we decided to stop in for a later night dinner. It wasn't that busy in here but still a few people in the bar area. My coworkers will say I was being difficult, which I totally was. I wanted to sit at a high top in the bar area and the only available table wasn't cleared off. So I asked the hostess to clear it off. Again, lots of open tables but I was being a little bit of a pain in the ass, but the staff was sooo nice about it (my coworkers of course not so much to me haha). She was nice enough to clean it off, which was great. We ordered some appetizers and drinks for a nightcap. It was alright! Our waitress did a good job on checking on us, too. Just your typical Applebee's. But not a bad experience!

They have the absolute best steak you can get anywhere in Lima! I order mine well done and I swear…read moreit still melts in my mouth! The service is always great! I highly recommend this restaurant!

I left feeling disappointed. The food was meh, about on par with Olive Garden. The worst part was…read morethe service. We sat waiting for our food for about an hour. We were only asked if we wanted more bread after we had boxed our food, and when they said they'd give us some to go, they never did.