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    The Axe-Handle

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Jill C.

    This little slice of heaven in Putnam County is a must-visit. Approachable, high-quality food, a good beer list beyond the local faves and decor and serve that's en pointe. It's a unique add to the area and simultaneously pushing the comfort zone of the area while proving a familiar experience. The second floor is equipped for you to watch the game, have a quite conversation, or play a board game. Great job!

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    Great sandwiches. Very nice list of cold brews. Great spot for a quick bite or friend's get-together. Friendly and efficient service.

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    Second time here. Very good! I had the baked chicken special. Outstanding. The banana pudding dessert was fantastic as well

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    Limited menu was told it changes with the season . Very clean and food was very good . Service was very good .

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    Great little hidden Gem Little high end but great food. beer drinker heaven great waitress Gwen Parking right front

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    Very unique experience!!! Terrific...coming from Lima I would suggest patronage!! Definitely worth the drive.

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    The Met - Antipasto and The Godfather wine flight!

    The Met

    4.4(250 reviews)
    12.4 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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    5th Street Pub - Tre Porcellini Pizza - Basil leaves, rosemary ham, super bacon, spicy pork meatball, topped with smoked mozzarella.

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    4.1(340 reviews)
    49.4 mi
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    5th Street Pub continues to be one of my favorite food and drink options in the Downtown Perrysburg…read morearea. They are known for their woodfire pizzas but also have so many other amazing food options. They also have a full bar offering seasonal cocktails, local beers on tap, and wines. Iv'e been a number of times in the past and always recommend trying their Pub Dip *chefs kiss* This visit, my husband and I stopped in for a lunch as we were passing through the area. I had to order their Meatball Pizza as it's a favorite of mine! The fresh Ricotta and Meatball chunks play nicely off each other. They make their ranch in house so I also always order a side of it to dip my pizza in. My husband got the Melty Mozzarella Sandwich after hearing their soup of the day was tomato bisque. I liked that the sandwich came with more elements than just bread and cheese to freshen it up. Overall, this is a prime spot to visit when in Perrysburg! Their food and service never disappoint and I love the consistency they always offer.

    OMG, the pizzas are amazing! I had their classic pizza margarita and my usual chicken and black…read moreolive. Both were good but the margarita was hands down my favorite. This place has a large beer tap selection as well as wine and liquor. I will definitely be returning for more pizza in the future.

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    318 Restaurant & Bar - Toasted ravioli with marinara...so good!

    318 Restaurant & Bar

    4.5(38 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    Wonderful find in central Ohio! Exciting menu, enthusiastic chefs & staff, plus meatloaf to die…read morefor. Check them out.

    My fiancé were in town for his work and decided to check out 318 restaurant after I perused their…read moremenu online. Boy, were we pleased with our meal! I started with a gummy bear cocktail, which was just like drinking a strawberry Jolly Rancher. Then my date & I were served toasted ravioli as our appetizer... they were perfect! Crispy on the outside, soft & tasy on the inside. The marinara complimented the ricotta and breaded pasta well. For my meal, I had some yummy fried shrimp with cocktail sauce. I was very pleased. My curly fried potato wedges (don't call them curly fries!) were crisp on the outside & soft inside. I really enjoyed them. My side of fruit & side salad with balsamic vinaigrette were fine, neither great nor terrible. My fiancé had some delicious chili, though it was cold when served. Out waitress obliged our request to reheat it & when it came back out, it was just right. The cornbread was moist, sweet, and "cakey." I'm from North Carolina &, let me just say, the cornbread was some of the best I've had in ages. The chicken sandwich was good. We ordered some cinnamon caramel pretzel bites (like cinnamon sugar balls) to go & I can attest that they didn't last long the next day when they were warmed up. Overall, this was a nice meal in a quaint Ohio downtown. Should we return to Lima, we'll stop in at 318 again!

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