The Leaf Restaurant

So we returned for AUCE Pollock fish dinner because when we were here for breakfast we seen the…read morefish and it looked good. Today we had to wait a bit to be seated, because there was a line out the door which is always good sign. It didn't take long and we were seated. Well worth the wait. Mindy our server got us drinks and we ordered the fish. She brought us bowl of coleslaw while we waited for fish and it was pretty good coleslaw. Mindy brought out our fish and it was hot and tasty French fries were also hot. Tartar sauce was really good. Place was clean and everyone working was hustling for the customers. Wednesday and Friday I suggest ordering the fish very good I forgot to take pictures but trust me you will be satisfied! Thank you Mindy for Job well done!!

Amazing restaurant and especially their fish on Fridays so good a really nice place to eatread more

Clean restraunt thank you staff for keeping g cleaning a high priority!

Hillbilly Breakfast

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CW Burgerstein's

3.9(22 reviews)

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Incredible time as always!! Great drinks! Great service! They had a live band on the bar would…read morerecommend! My family has been going here for years! Would recommend!

One of favorite places in Wooster. Has the feeling of an English pub…read more You can actually have a conversation which is nice. Servers are the best. I think their burgers are the best in town. Local beers and background music that isn't too loud. Never really had any food that wasn't prepared well.

Carmel Apple Mule

Rachel Reuben with turkey and coleslaw

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Ray's Chicken Sandwich!

Leroy's Place

4.0(33 reviews)

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Almost passed this by! Tucked away cozy spot! Just needed a little bite. We sat ourselves and were…read morequickly met with a sweet waitress who was patient and got us served in no time! She made sure she knew what we'd ordered (for example 'mushrooms' was that fried or for the burger?) handled so smoothly and easily! Food came out hot and fast, and most importantly delicious! I'm not usually a fries person, and I enjoyed a good few bites! Thanks guys!

I was in Wooster for work and wanted to grab a bite to eat, so I checked out the reviews for a few…read morerestaurants in the area. Leroy's stood out from the pack, so I stopped in. This place is definitely a local hangout. Everyone knew each other. The waitress was very friendly and a few folks said hello as they were leaving, so I felt good about my choice. The beers were cold and the food was served hot and fast. My philly sandwich was great, even better considering I was in the middle-of-nowhere, Ohio! Nothing exciting about the chips, but that's ok by me - who doesn't like a classic potato chip? I will say the server that took over at shift change was much less welcoming. Guess she's only friendly to the locals, because she sure was chatty with them. I'd recommend a stop during lunch, but make it quick.

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Exterior

Ugly Duck Extreme Spor-B-Grille

4.6(44 reviews)

2.2 mi

sooooo good!! A great sports bar with amazing flavor-filled food!…read more One of our go-tos is the pizzas, they're always amazing! The ambiance is very much a small-town sports bar, but the staff are always welcoming and inviting and hospitable!

On our drive from Cincinnati to Canton we stopped by 'the friendliest little pub you've never heard…read moreof' and we were pleasantly surprised!! The food, service, and quaint atmosphere exceeded our expectations. We started out with the 'world famous' In-Side-Out Poppers and they were an explosion of cheese/jalapeño deliciousness. My husband had the Italian grinder w/ a side of marinara and I had the duck pizza (build your own) 'dirty'. Dirty is pizza with their secret (yummy) seasoning. We were absolutely stuffed so decided to order homemade apple caramel cheesecake and it magically disappeared within minutes. I appreciated that they carry N/A beer (Michelob and Bud Zero) and also have beer on tap with good variety. My husband had a red, amber ale and thoroughly enjoyed it. Bonus=good TVs/football playing. If we are in the area again, we'll be back; thanks again for the friendly and speedy service. Don't change a thing!

Street sign to watch for

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Apple caramel cheesecake

The City Square Steakhouse

4.2(234 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

Butter cake. Is…read morethere anything else that needs to be spoken?!? Butter cake is a thing my dreams are made of. It is warm. It is a beautiful fluffy texture that is saturated with flavor and absolutely melts in your mouth. This place is a fancy restaurant that we snuck into on a day off. We didn't have reservations but were able to be accommodated quickly without one. The steak was good but not anything I feel like needs to be focused on (I know a steak house) I got the delmonico and honestly I wasn't impressed at all. My partners was delicious though so I think it was just a matter of the cut I got. We got the artichoke dip and it was good too but nothing out of this world. But the butter cake. I would pay $65 for a steak I didn't even finish for that butter cake any day of my life. So yes this is a 5 star review of a place I had average (now my average is likely ground breaking food... I am a true food snob) food at and paid $200 for the meal without alcohol, because of the butter cake. Other notes: our server was awesome too and the ambiance is definitely ON POINT! Really lovely place. Unfortunate my steak wasn't better, but I can see that it's a good place and that dessert is top 3 in my life. Loved it!!!

Great food - great service and really great downtown in Wooster. Spenser was our server and highly…read morerecommended!

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Front of the building

TJ's Restaurant

3.9(57 reviews)

0.2 mi

Brittni was an incredible waitress, once she checked in on us and asked us how the food was I asked…read moreher why this place didn't have an hour wait to get in, it was that good. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, we actually never made it past the host stand so I can't say what the inside is like, but the outside was beautiful. One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I've always seen menu items that say buy the kitchen a 6 pack, and this was the first time ever I did. We got the lettuce wraps to start, then got a pizza, wings, pasta, and a burger for our entrees, and carrot cake to go. The lettuce wraps were fantastic and had a lovely kick to them. All of our entrees were exceptional and plenty leftover to take to our hotel. The only thing we didn't absolutely love was the carrot cake, but it was still good.

My Husband has been on the hunt for great wings since we moved here. Their wings are the best that…read morehe has had! Their sweet potato fries are to die for and their bar drinks are just as great!

Lobster quesadilla

Honey BBQ Burger

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10 Traditional Wings Peach & Pesto Pizza Summer Tortellini Banh Mi Burger

Pine Tree Barn Restaurant

4.3(95 reviews)

4.3 mi

Great place for a girls' lunch! I am never disappointed! Quaint location with great views! You can…read morespend a bit of time there because of all the shopping. They have rotating specials to keep things interesting. I would especially recommend the mint lemon tea in the summer season!

We stopped by for lunch on our way to Amish country because the pictures of the food seemed to have…read morelots of fresh ingredients and it sounded cute. It's a big restaurant off of a country road with plenty of parking. As of two weeks ago they were doing work on the highway that was kind of unpleasant with grated roads and lane closures but it looks like it will be done soon maybe.... Anyway, it's a large space with a gift shop and shabby chic decor that all appeared to be for sale since everything has a price tag on it even in the restaurant. The service was pleasant enough. The menu has fairly straightforward cafe like offerings of sandwiches and salads. I wanted something light so I opted for the cesar salad in spite of my reservations when it said tomatoes and olives were on it. Weird but whatever chicken, lettuce, croutons and cesar dressing still felt on brand so I went for it. This is not a cesar salad. It was a salad with balsamic dressing of some kind, toasted bread with the crust cut off and a cold chicken breast. And, it comes with bread but I was told they didn't have rye so I ended up with sourdough that was also not sourdough and the waitperson didn't bring it until I was mostly through eating my refrigerator cold chicken. Just, yikes. Additionally, I still don't know how there was rye for my sister's sandwich but I wasn't allowed to order it with my food. As for her lunch, the pastrami was fine but with a lackluster amount of meat. The French onion soup was the only thing that felt reasonable with quality and price. All in all, I think the snack bars or even grocery stores in the area/ Amish country appeared to have better offerings. I wouldn't recommend this place for lunch. The gift shop was cute and reasonably priced so maybe check it out for that but that's it.

Jerk shrimp salad, lemon muffin, dill bread.

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Muddy Waters Cafe & Grille

2.7(108 reviews)

0.3 mi

Great food and service. The pork chop, grilled chicken entree, Texas Speed bump sandwich and the…read morewhite feather bison burger were all delicious!!

I got a BLT and the bacon was way over cooked, the bread was hard as a rock and they did not even…read moreput mayo on it. Then we got a mushroom swiss burger and there was paper stuck to the cheese we had to pick it off the whole sandwich. Spent $53 on take out and threw most of it away.

Ordered medium it's well done for sure

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Menu listed on the website.

Mariola Italian

3.8(59 reviews)

0.3 mi

I started with a greeting by the host. I was seated immediately (party of 1) at a table for 2…read more The waiter arrived soon and promptly took my order - delivering a glass of ice water and the bread served with a nice oil & vinegar bread sauce. I ordered a meat lovers pizza (think crust) 10". The crust was delicious and crunchy. The meat lovers pizza was delicious - including meatball sausage which was used and was so tasty! I really enjoyed the meal and had 3 pieces to take home!

This is the worst "Italian" restaurant I've ever eaten at…read more Who is giving this 5 stars?? It has to be someone's mom. The bread, I will say is 5 stars, it's over five stars. Everything else was downhill. It took us over an hour and a half to get served two side salads, lasagna, spicy penne. The table we were sat at was made up but not wiped. The lasagna was mush,.. the noodles were just mushy globs. Everything was so, so terrible. The penne was actually cooked correctly but it was just one note with the sauce. I am so disappointed. The poor service made it just so much worse. It was very, very loud in the back room. The ladies bathroom needed serviced. It wasn't the worst, but for the price of the food, we deserved more than a McDonald's cleanliness and paper towels in the sink and floors.

Fireplace

Sphagetti and meatballs

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Broken Rocks Cafe & Bakery

4.1(264 reviews)

0.1 mi

I have been here a few times and have loved my food every time. Customer service is always…read morewonderful and the food is fresh and perfect. I love the portion sizes that aren't overwhelming-they're just right. I have enjoyed the cheese platter, the hummus plate, the chicken Marsala and the jambalaya. The desserts are lovely as well!

I want to start with our server, Natalie, was fantastic. Very sweet and attentive. The food is just…read morelacking. We started with the Pot Stickers. They were so tiny for $16. Hardly any filling. I got the Oriental Almond Chicken. It was very bland. The "sauce" was very soupy. Veggies were overcooked. And there were like three soggy almonds in the dish. Also a pretty small portion for the price. My fiancé got the Louisiana Shrimp Pasta. Again, small portions for the price. Shrimp was not great quality and way over cooked. The "sauce" was so runny with no flavor. Finally we hoped for redemption with dessert but were disappointed again. Bananas Foster is such a classic that shouldn't be hard to get right. Mushy bananas, cold and dry chocolate torte just did not mix well.

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Izzee P.

3 months ago

I hate leaving negative reviews, especially because this is one of the few restaurants where I can safely eat with my extensive food allergies. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We had several issues throughout our visit, including drinks being spilled with no assistance offered to help clean them up. What was most upsetting, though, was the owner's attitude. Rather than handling the situation professionally, they were disrespectful and even spoke poorly to our server, who had nothing to do with the problems we experienced. It was uncomfortable to watch, and she did not deserve to be treated that way. The one bright spot was the manager, who was kind, helpful, and did their best to make things right. I truly appreciate their professionalism. I sincerely hope the owner reflects on how customers and staff are treated, because this restaurant has the potential to be a great place--especially for those of us with limited dining options due to food allergies. read more

Scarlett M.

3 years ago

Definitely my favorite place to eat in Wooster. One of the things I like is they periodically change their menu up with new and different items. The food quality is excellent and extremely tasty. You won't be disappointed! read more

Bryan F.

6 years ago

Sat at the bar with some friends. Manager came up to us and asked how everything was and even asked for suggestions. Bartenders were amazing. Drinks were made to perfection. Definitely will be going back again! read more

Jake R.

2 years ago

I wouldn't eat here, as from what I heard one of the cooks as hit his girlfriend multiple times, and still has a job, I wouldn't eat at good establishment like that if they have a cook who hits women read more

Walter D.

3 years ago

Was so long ago that I can't actually remember what I had to eat. No bad memories of it so go ahead and eat there.

Beth B.

101

5 years ago

We went for lunch and had some drinks. It is very cute inside and we enjoyed our visit !

stephanie l.

3 years ago

What a great find! Great drinks, tasty food and sweet people! Can't wait to come back!

The Leaf Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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