A drive from Port Clinton to the Dayton area is a bit of a schlep, so I had to find a good lunch…read morestop along the way, and appeal to my wife's love of a great hamburger. Skinny's exceeded expectations. Not only did they have an exceptional assortment of burgers (juicy and filling), but they also surprised us with a great pork tenderloin. PT's are a regional favorite in Illinois and Missouri, and pretty rare east of Indiana. They're known for looking like a flattened piece of fried chicken with a bun that barely covers half the meat. This had a great taste, and the breading was not overcooked as it is deeper into the Midwest. Ordered two pieces of pie to go (rhubarb and coconut cream). Unless you hear otherwise, I expect they'll be a standout given their size and appearance. Skinny's looks like a rough roadhouse from its exterior, but is a convivial family hangout inside. Our waitress was friendly and very efficient. A pro. The French fries were also exceptional, though the coleslaw was just average (little more vinegar, please). Maybe that makes this a 4.8, but the humorous wall signs brought it back up up to 5 ("Many have dined here. Few have died."). Lot of good menu items, but this was the real deal for a burger fix.

Friday sept 18, 2026. Stopped by en route to a high school football game 20 mins north of Kenton…read morearound 5pm. No cars in the parking lot and didn't look like anything going on here. Not sure if this is still a business that is actively operating.

Yummy!! I ordered the Breakfast Club Sandwich. It has eggs over hard, cheese, bacon, ham, lettuce,…read moretomato, and mayonnaise on thick wheat toast. It came with home fries and they happily added onion to them for me. My server's name is Destiny and she is totally fabulous!! She is full of smiles and super sweet!! They are only open til 2pm but what a fantastic way to start the day!!

Service started off rough. It took about 30 minutes before we were helped, which felt excessive. I…read moreunderstand that it was busy, but the initial wait definitely set a negative tone. Our waitress also forgot my water at first, which added to the slow start. That said, the food redeemed the visit. I ordered the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and it was genuinely excellent. The flavor balance was strong, creamy and cheesy with a solid buffalo kick. The portion size was satisfying. The ambience was nice and felt like a classic diner. Even though it was busy, the lively atmosphere actually made the place feel welcoming and energetic rather than chaotic. The full dining room gave it that authentic diner experience. Overall, I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The long wait impacted the experience, but the food and atmosphere were strong enough that I would consider giving it another chance during a less busy time.

When I heard about Lucky Spice "N" Rice opening in Van Wert, I was immediately interested. Any…read morerestaurant that deviates from the Pizza, Burger, Mexican food triangle this town only focuses on is a good thing. Life is to be savored after all, and the more flavors the better! A place where you can have Indian food is great! It also does have more American food in the menu, for those who do not or have family who want to stick with what they know. My family has eaten a few times from here, taking carry out each time. Ordering is convenient as they both have a website and you can call in. The food is absolutely delicious! My family has eaten the following items: 1) Chicken Tika-Masala: Savory and spicy dish... has the right amount of kick to it: We love it! 2) Chicken Pakora: my personal favorite dish, its an appetizer. It is so good! It's salty, it's crunchy! Yum! 4) Butter Chicken: Families favorite dish. The delicious taste will melt you like butter under a. hot sun. 5) the rice and naan bread are very good. 6) Gulab Jamun. This dessert has just the right amount of sweet components! We should have bought more but will the next time! I could go on, this place is great! And we are very lucky to have this place open up! Highly recommend if you live in Van Wert! Cmon, try something new!

This restaurant brings new flavors to Van Wert's food scene and is absolutely incredible…read more My wife and I took our extended family for a pre-Christmas treat. We had a range of appetizers from samosas to padpi chaat. All we tried were delicious. Our entrees ranged from Tikka Masala to Biryani to Curries, the Biryani and Curries came with a choice of meat- adding Garlic Naan bread made the perfect meal. Don't be afraid of the spice - the medium was easy. I'll step it up to spicy next time - but not 'Indian Spicy'. The food is all homemade by the owners and incredible. The service is also from family and impeccable. Anything that we were unfamiliar were clearly explained For anyone who is looking for a change from Van Wert' standard Mexican/Chinese/Beer Barrel options, I highly recommend Lucky's Hot Spice and Rice.

Wow. This place is awesome. I got 2 eggs (perfectly cooked over medium), 2 bacon, 2 sausage links,…read morebiscuits and gravy and everything was DELICIOUS. Even the coffee was outstanding. Smooth and not bitter like you'd find at Starbucks. If you're traveling through the area, I highly recommend you give this place a try!

Do NOT waste your time. If they are actually open during posted hours they are not serving. Open…read morefor breakfast a few weeks back. No breakfast menu at 9am. Here today for the breakfast buffet which they said only on Saturday and Sunday on my last stop here. Now it's only on Sunday. Food is barely worth the trip. Hostess/waitress is nice (that's the one star). You should eat anywhere but here.

We stopped here on our way to Kentucky and we are so glad we did! There was a wait of maybe 15…read moreminutes as the place was hopping on a Friday night, and I can see why. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, and our waitress was great and recommended the spinach dip. We split the dip and the Drunken Swine flatbread and they both were very good. We are already planning to stop here on the way back and maybe try the pickle pizza and the bison burger. We thought about getting the peanut butter pie for dessert but were too full, next time for sure! The ambiance is very cozy too with a mix of historic and modern feel. This place put Wapakoneta on the map for me, and I will be back to explore more!

Stop by this afternoon for a quick bite and had the sugar and vegetables, vegetables, excellent and…read moreserved nice and hot. The house is one of the best had quite a while. Thick and juicy. Service is very good. Four people started coming in around 2:30 to 330 and the one young lady was just not able to keep up so her ability to service dropped down substantially in people had started leaving

This restaurant must be a hidden gem because I was only told about it through a relative. When…read moregoogling the name it kept taking me to the Van Wert location (I'm assuming the restaurants are linked) but we wanted to go to Ottoville. To start my review, I had been craving a steak for some time. When New Years Eve hit, my wife and I were able to get a sitter for our kids and were planning to go to some friends house later in the evening but needed to get dinner. She suggested this place as we had just recently had a conversation about it. She called and they mentioned she won't need a reservation and should be good to come in. When we got there, it seemed to be a bit chaotic and only one open table. We wished we would have setup a reservation so that we could be seated in the back room which seemed a bit nicer for the type of meal we expected. We ended up sitting on the bar side and a very sweet waitress came up and began helping us and giving us suggestions which was awesome. She was very cheerful and really did an excellent job, which was refreshing. The food was incredible. I have absolutely no complaints. We shared the sirloin steak for two, which sirloin can sometimes be sketchy and cooked wrong . When they brought our steaks out they only brought one steak knife which I considered asking for another, but I ended up using my butter knife. Yes, you read that right, I cut my steak with a butter knife. This steak was so good I wanted to order another one for breakfast in the morning. My sweet potato was cooked perfectly, my wife said her red skin potato's were really well done and our appetizer of corn nuggets were addicting. When we got our bill that's where we were shocked the most. Normal steakhouses would have charged us upwards of $100 for a sub par steak. With all of our food and two beers we owed around $38. I could not be happier with this place and we plan to visit more often.

The steak for two was amazing! We came up from Florida and were told we have to go here and eat!…read moreDid not disappoint!

The outside looks like something from a 70s sitcom set…read more. The inside is dated, but I love the vibe! It was packed on a Saturday at 10:30 in the morning. But they move fast! We were sat in under two minutes, and had our food in less than 10. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. Some of the waitresses here had to be at least 60 to 70 years old, and it looked like they came with the building. I'm not saying that as a bad thing. Is it really a good diner if at least one of the waitress's hands don't shake a little as she sits down your plate? The portions are enormous... The pancakes are the size of a plate. We watched the food come out and everything looks really good. Our waitress was fast and friendly, can't ask for anything better. It was one of the best experiences I've had in a long time.p

We recently stopped here after randomly coming across this place while passing through on our way…read moredown south for some breakfast. WHAT A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! I HIGHLY recommend stopping in. It has a nice old school diner / down home feel. Definitely a place the locals frequent. Everyone was very polite & kind. The food was AWESOME! "Herbie's Mess" really hit the spot with me... paired with some Rye toast that made my belly VERY happy! My GF got the tater tot skillet which she very much enjoyed. The service was quick and the prices surely won't break the bank. Support small & local businesses! A+ We look forward to coming back as it's only about an hour and a half from home.

Same dive by I've known and loved since childhood! Love the docking option- food menu is the…read moretypical bar fare but the people are great! This was one of the first bars I ever drank at and I loved it the last time we went as much as I did the first time. It's the nostalgia for me! Took my mister the last time and he loved the vibe as much as I do. I wish I lived closer or that I had a little neighborhood bar like this where I live now. The service is always spectacular. Loads of regulars and that speaks to the staff!

Great place...inside and outside! River view with great service and ambiance! Love this placeread more