Flies! Flies! Flies! Kids had a good meal, chicken was good, Mac and cheese was tasty. Their bbq and ranch sauce was not good on the other hand. Their fries are like fair type fires, fresh, skinny and good with malt vinegar. Disappointed with the burger, it was like a meatball in a bun. The brioche bun could have been toasted. Texture felt like a cold English muffin, crumbly. The meat was too thick that didn't cover the bun and lackluster in taste. read more

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Always a great atmosphere and perfect bartenders and servers. They are so patient and willing to suggest the best meal. We'll always come here no matter what. read more

The Pavilion Grill - Are you crazy not to come here for this? Top notch, great customer service great servers!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

As a new local, everything I've had here is great and they are open late. Clean and the service is friendly! If you are passing through and need a solid place with the standard fare and a few good extra options, this is the place. read more

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Been going to the Pavilion for a couple of years. Haven't been there in a while though. Today 011725 my wife and I stopped in about 5:30. My wife order the soup and Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich w/ French onion soup, I ordered the steak Ceasars salad. We shared a blooming onion. The blooming onion was bland, the steak Ceasar was basically tasteless. The chicken sandwich was served burnt and black. Will not be back for awhile, very disappointed. Service was okay not great. Another restaurant disappointment. read more

Quaint little restaurant located in "business" district of Vermilion right by Main St Beach. Only about 10-12 tables but the staff was very friendly and explained the menu very well. Do yourself a favor and order the cheese curds. Life changing. Best appetizer I've ever had. Out of the pina colada so my wife didn't order a drink because she was in a frozen drink mood. Main plates were excellent- queso burger was cooked perfectly and the meat was very flavorful. Kids grilled cheese served on brioche was good and my mahi tacos were delicious with the slaw being the highlight. My son had the mac & cheese with steak and said it was his favorite meal ever. The mac and cheese was creamy and homemade and hit the spot. Topped off with a gluten free blueberry cheesecake that was to die for. Overall great dining experience and will definitely return read more

I've been to The Pavilion a number of times, seeing as I live across the street. Every visit I hope to have an experience more rewarding than the last, every visit I'm disappointed. If you're having a hearty meal expect it to be soaked in grease, and expect a lighter meal like a salad to be completely out of proportion, and lacking balancing flavors. I've yet to see anything from the chef more creative than a 'tortilla made of cheese'. If you're looking for no more than calories to fill your gut, this is your spot; but if you want a tasty, satisfying, nutritional meal, look elsewhere. read more

This was my third time stopping by since this place opened. It has never been stellar, but I decided to try it again. We arrive a little after 11am. We were seated promptly but noticed after ordering our drinks we seemed to have been forgotten about. Finally they came to take our order. Simple lunch food. Hamburger with watermelon slices and my friend ordered the Mac and cheese with steak. After setting there for 45min and my friend having a work related call she had to take at 1, I began to become frustrated with the delay. Our waitress had told us we were next, that was 15min before this point. We were given not explanation on the wait besides that. When I finally spoke loud enough about the delay the waitress response was not one of apologizing but instead very curt and defensive. That was when we chose to walk out. I like to support local establishments when ever I can, but some communication and customer service skills go a long ways. If there was more competition in Vermilion for lunch I dount this place would remain open. Im not going to say avoid this establishment, but do not have a anything else you want to do in the area. Plan to spend at least an hour here. Nice ambiance, especially the outside seating. To bad the staff personality did not match. read more

I have been to this restaurant in the past and have recommended it both to Yelp and to many of my friends. Last night, a group of ladies that I belong to called "The Cooks Group", dined at this establishment. It must have been an off night. We had reservations and didn't have to wait long to long. However, I ordered the Ravioli and shrimp, and most of the group followed suit. We had to wait quite a while for our food to be delivered to the table. I had already finishing my second glass of water before our food came to the table. My food was cold but was overcooked. My meal consisted of 3 pieces of ravioli and 4 shrimp. This was not enough for me as an entire and I thought $22 was too much to pay to leave hungry. In defense of the wait staff and management I did not complain. It was the birthday of a group member and I didn't want to put a damper on the evening. I was embarrassed that I recommend this restaurant so highly to this group. I will come back again as this was my first disappointment and believe everyone can have an off night. Also, to be fair, not everyone in the group was disappointed. read more

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The food was decent and the staff very friendly. Seating is a bit challenging and they have a side room that, when we sat, was uncomfortably hot, so we moved to the bar. I had the Brisket Po Boy, which was a little better than "okay", but nothing that knocked my socks off. My cocktail was very good and I enjoyed it a lot. All in all, perhaps this place gets high ratings because there aren't ton of choices in Vermillion downtown area? read more

My wife went there with a friend for lunch on 4/25/2025 and paid with an AMEX card. I checked my statement on 4/27/25 and there were two charges on my card for the same day and both had posted. I contacted the restaurant and explained what had happened and the individual on the phone stated the manager would be in at 4:00 PM and they would reach out to me. I never heard back. I checked my AMEX statement again on 4/28/2025 to see if the one charge had been removed and were both still there. I contacted the restaurant again and told the individual I had called yesterday regarding an erroneous charge on my credit card and was told a manager would get back to me but no one ever did. The lady stated there was a note about my call and that I needed to call back after 5:00 PM when the manager was in. I informed her they needed to call me as it wasn't my responsibility to continually follow up with them to rectify the problem. The lady became rude and said whatever and hung up. Do not go to this restaurant as apparently they have servers or someone at the cash register that is committing credit card fraud. I now have to contact AMEX and have my card replaced for security purposes. The attitude of the individual on the phone at the establishment as well as the apparent absentee management is far from professional and the credit card fraud is criminal in nature. read more

Simple and good. The Pavilion Grill offers attentive service, quaint atmosphere, and slightly elevated versions of the classic American food you already know and love. read more

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Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Really cannot go wrong here. I'll definitely come back here next time I am in the area. read more

The Pavilion Grill - 6oz fried pork belly w grit cake. Amazing. - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

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Great food! This is a small restaurant in vermilion. Most tables only seat 2 or 4 people so they cannot accommodate large groups. The menu had a lot to offer - appetizers, soup, salads, sandwiches and dinner options. I tried the onion soup and apple Brie sandwich with a side salad. Everything was good and fresh. My husband had the Guinness battered cod special. Which was also very good. Portions are a good size. Nikki our waitress was awesome. She gave us a lot of information on the menu and she had a bubbly and fun personality that made our experience even better. read more

The Pavilion Grill - Outdoor dining area - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

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Ordered a martini which was served in a mini martini glass but cost$10.00. I also ordered a $20.00 salmon salad which had a sliver of salmon. Very disappointed. read more

The Pavilion Grill - Salmon salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

A completely pleasant surprise! The Pavilion Grill is located in downtown Vermilion in the central business district. Its walking distance from other local businesses and is a perfect compliment to your afternoon in the area. They have street parking nearby but not a direct private parking lot, so if you're not familiar with the locale, be patient and prepared to walk a block or two. The Pavilion Grill is a quaint setting in a historic landmark. This location was once the 1847 General Store in town but has been refurbished. You can still see vintage touches of its historical bones in some of the atmosphere. We went for a late lunch and had the place to ourselves. For lunch, we had the onion appetizer and I had the salmon sandwich. I'm always a sucker for anything salmon related, and the sandwich was a perfect dish for lunch. The service was friendly and everything we ordered was delicious. They have a few tables outside but the inside seating is also comfortable, and its fun to watch Downtown Vermilion bustle by. A cute place! read more

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My wife and I had lunch at the Pavilion restaurant today September 5 of 2024. We like the food at the at the grill. However, it is expensive, Some of the sides are a little bit on the small side and they're pricey also. read more

Every once in a while I get a meal that just blows me away. That happened tonight at Pavilion Grill. We've had good food there before - the steak salad sets a really high bar. The bar is always reliable. The service can't be beat. But tonight - wow! Pork Veloute, a new menu item. One of the best meals I've had in years! Every part of the dish was prepared perfectly - at a 6 table place in Vermilion. This is some high end cooking to be sure. Recommend! read more

Cute place and maybe the food was good but we left before ordering. The wait staff just seemed overwhelmed and not very friendly, so we left. read more

This wonderful little gem is excellent. The food is amazing, the atmosphere quaint, service impeccable. We ordered the pork belly cutlet with fried grit cake. It was a new dish on the menu and we ate every bite. My husband ordered his with the mustard cream sauce I had mine on the side. It was quite delicious. We spoke with our waitress about this dish after cleaning our plates, and she told us how the chef really likes to creative with his cooking. Which is something I love. The prices are very reasonable. We highly recommend this little gem for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed. P.S. I asked our waitress to pass along my suggestion that eggs Benedict would be delicious on the grit cake. read more

Absolutely love this hidden gem of a place! The staff is always wonderful and super helpful, especially if you have questions on the menu or concerns on dietary restrictions. There's not a lot of seating but plenty of character to the place. I promise it's worth it if you have to wait. If you've not tried sweet fried pickles, this is the place to do it as they're done very well. My favorite dish is the winter chicken though the Mediterranean chicken is delicious as well. Make sure you save room for dessert or at least get it to go!! My son dreams about the cookies and cream and the sticky brown butter cake is 100% worth taking a cheat day for. read more

1 1/2 hours waiting for food at lunch in unacceptable! Plus the salmon on my salad was so overcooked that it was inedible. In fact, I'm not even sure it was salmon! My dog did enjoy it however. I won't return nor will my four friends who were with me. read more

First, small but inviting restaurant. Portions are very generous. For lunch ordered the soft pretzel with beer cheese to start then the Southwest wrap and cheese steak. Both sandwiches prepared perfectly and seasoning was spot on. Fries were a little soggy, but flavor was there. Had enough to take home for a second meal. The pretzel had a great crust and very soft on the inside; beer cheese was good. read more

Used to be a great place but has gone downhill. Went with family and friends after a long day at cedar point. The waitress made several mistakes and the burgers were big time raw and took 45 min to remake with nobody in the restaurant. They did take them off the bill as they should've. Probably won't rush back. read more

A pleasant surprise, exceptional food at a reasonable price! I haven't been this impressed with a new restaurant forever. I had a pork dish that was delicious in itself, but was over the top with the accompanying grits with roast vegetables and mustard sauce. I'll be back again and again. Gabe Desjardins read more

I had the tomato bisque and caprese sandwich. Both were fantastic. I just wish the portions were a little bit bigger. My husband got the grilled chicken and said it was excellent. We ate outside on the cute little patio and the waitress was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Yes! We loved our lunch there. I had the brussel sprouts appetizer for lunch. They were the best I've ever had. For dessert I had the sticky brown butter cake - another win! So good! Husband had Philly and French onion soup. He also enjoyed his food. Service was friendly. We sat at the bar since all the two top tables were occupied. Try them out! I have zero complaints about this place. (I didn't rate them 5 star because they aren't a five star restaurant-- they are casual dining) read more

Stopped in for lunch on a weekend after kayaking. Pleasant service, tasty food, reasonable prices. I went with a berry salad $10.99 which was on special. My friend did the fish tacos. My salad was big and delicious especially after adding some feta $1.25 to the berries and chicken (spiced or glazed nuts would go great with this as well). My friend liked their tacos, but not so sure the raw veggies they got as a side were a hit. It's a bit dark inside and there are high wooden separators between tables because of Covid. We were able to find a nice two person spot in front of a window overlooking the patio. All in all I recommend The Pavilion Grill and would love to try them out again next time I am in Vermilion (mmm French Dip burger? Heck yes!) Only downside would be that they charge a 3.5% credit card surcharge fee/convenience fee if you don't pay with cash which we weren't aware of until we got our bill. However, if you have a debit card it must be treated as cash and a business cannot charge you the surcharge fee otherwise they are violating their agreements with MasterCard and Visa. This issue was taken care of once I pointed it out and was told that management would review and see how to change the automatic charge. read more

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Great food and service today! All 3 of us had great meals. Great location for strolling around town and waterfront.

We waited 45 minutes for our lunch after ordering. My shrimp taco was inedible. The shrimp was burned beyond recognition, it was cold, and the shell was so soggy it fell apart when I lifted it up. When I showed the waitress she said "I see that" and did nothing about it. The rest of the food was average at best. Will never be back. read more

Do not be in a hurry - we waited over an hour for our food with no explanation, apology or offering to make it right. I am in the food industry and understand the circumstances, but not so much of an acknowledgment is poor customer service. read more

Staff was very nice, food was okay. Got the onion blossom it was very greasy, but it was good. We also got the ribs. They were too Smokey tasting for me, but my mom liked them. The fries were my favorite especially with vinegar. read more

An amazing experience!!! Quaint setting, exceptional service (probably the best we have experienced) great menu with fun unique options, good prices... We had a seasonal fruit and lettuce salad with Rotisserie chicken (best salad ever...) Hawaiian pork sandwich, fresh fries and a good dessert... Our new favorite spot !!!! read more

The Pavilion Grill - Dessert - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

I probably should have submitted a review previously, but I neglected to do so. I saw a disturbing review today on the Vermilion Facebook feed. The guy, Charles Robertson gave a bad review on the Pavilion Grill. It was unfortunate and not accurate. Of all people, I know this place is quality in every sense of the word. I worked in the restaurant/hospitality industry for 30 years and I am a gourmet cook. I know good food. This food is very good. Fresh ingredients and manpower make the dollar amount a bit higher. These people don't use frozen and processed food or I would have never ventured there a second time. I have been there more than any restaurant in Vermilion. I won't name names but I have been to ALL the restaurants in Vermilion. The Pavilion Grill is my "go to." The general manager has incredible energy and everyone else has been phenomenal. It's quaint and cool........keep up the good work! read more

Tons of options, and every thing was beyond amazing!! Healthy and greasy options. Nikki is the cutest!!!

chicken and bun was burned not blackened horrible. fries had soo much salt you could not eat them. service was good read more

The Pavilion Grill - Grilled chicken and fresh fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio

Service poor, food mediocre. Prices high considering poor service and average tasting food.

Beef brisket po boy was so tough couldn't eat it. The French fries are cold and so salty inedible. The Brussels sprouts were good. Disappointed. read more

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Lovely little place for lunch, dinner or even a drink in the middle of Vermillion Downtown. Table, bar and window view seating. Price is very reasonable for quality, portions and freshness. Chicken Berry Salad was phenomenal, along with the Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins and French Onion Soup. Modern & Stylish place! read more

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Food was great and they accommodated a group of 8 of us even though it was a small space. Brussels are a must. Service was excellent!

The food was excellent and the best service ever. Had the special of the day Cajun Catfish. So good. Definitely a redo. read more

The Pavilion Grill - Cajun Catfish - Sandwiches Near Me - Vermilion, Ohio