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    The Sodbuster Bar

    3.6 (16 reviews)
    PriceyBars, New American
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Blue cheese burger and fries, the Sodbuster Bar.
    Ron J.

    This place is awesome! Every time I come in I always get the Burger and Blue but all the burgers are apparently delicious. The fries are by far some of the best I have ever tasted and so are the onion rings. The staff are real nice and so is the owner Paul, he always has something funny to say. As far as price goes it is really competitive for an actual burger place. Unlike most burger places however the burgers are always consistently good. I'd give a con about the place but I don't think I can.

    Great pub I used to go every Wednesday with my Mom & Dad when I was little. Everything on the menu is superb!

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    My favorite place to hang out in Sylvania. A little loud when there is a band but good drinks and great burgers.

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    The Standard Restaurant - Butcher 's Cut- rotating cut of prime steak

    The Standard Restaurant

    4.5(86 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    This was my second visit to The Standard, this time for an early Holiday meal. We had reservations…read morefor two and were promptly seated in a booth as requested. I hadn't realized before that there is a large room to the right of the bar area. We were there for a somewhat early dinner at 6pm on a Saturday and the place was bustling! Definitely make a reservation. (I used Open Table online two or three weeks in advance and it was very easy.) We were greeted shortly after being seated and our server advised us of the special entrees after taking our drink orders. We decided to split the roasted beet salad which also came with herbed goat cheese. Our server brought the salad on two plates- already divided. The salad was absolutely amazing!! I am seriously still craving it and the portion was so large that I couldn't even finish my half. Our server promptly boxed it up before our entrees were served. For the main course, I ordered one of the specials- scallops with rice sauteed with spinach. My friend had pork roast with carrots, which was a large portion - no complaints and she took home leftovers for another meal. I'll speak to my scallops... They were perfectly prepared, but there were only three scallops and a plentiful serving of rice and spinach. I love spinach and this side was very well seasoned. It didn't take long to eat the three scallops and the spinach pieces in the rice. I definitely enjoyed my meal, but wished for even one more scallop. Since my entree was a special that was verbally announced, I didn't know the price until I saw the bill. While it was delicious, I found the $41 charge a bit steep. The Standard is exceptional in almost every way- service was impeccable, amazing food, lovely ambiance- but be prepared for a pricey evening. My friend and I had a very enjoyable time and I definitely recommend this restaurant. I will say, however, that it can be difficult to talk because it is so busy. That said, it's popular for a reason! Check out the photos below for a virtual experience.

    Came for a birthday so this was his choice. I did make a reservation and noted the celebration…read more Seated right away with the server verbally telling us the specials. I personally like to see it on paper so I can view ingredients but Im going with the flow. The service is a stand out here. Started with garlic bread bites. Server indicated there is a light blue cheese drizzle that they actually drizzle at the table. Neither of us are big fans of blue cheese and made sure to tell her when she started. She said its very mild n not overpowering. It was not mild n it was overpowering. I love love bread n I only ate one square. French onion soup was good per the man. I wanted the chicken special but when I said Ididn't care for peppers the server said she didn't recommend it then. Not sure why peppers couldn't be removed? but I took her advice and chose shrimp instead. Shrimp n mashed potatoes for me. Lamb chops n some type of potatoes for him. It was fine. At the price point($200 for 2) I was expecting more than fine. They did bring him a bday dessert but as she stated they don't sing happy birthday. Ok then. Stashed the leftovers in the car and went next door for beers n bday shots. More my speed. I would come back if its someone else's choice

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    The Standard Restaurant - Bar area

    Bar area

    The Standard Restaurant - Lamb chops - the flavor was incredible

    Lamb chops - the flavor was incredible

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    J. Alexander's

    J. Alexander's

    4.1(313 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    We celebrated a friend's birthday at J. Alexander's recently and had a wonderful experience. The…read moreservice was very good, the food was delicious, and the drinks were great! The carrot cake is a must and I don't even love carrot cake. It's that good! I had the Trout Almondine and it was soooo good! I enjoyed my leftovers very much. We were there on a Saturday night and the restaurant was busy and a little loud, but it was fun!

    Surprise surprise. My friend wanted to meet up here for lunch. I really thought this spot was out…read moreof business. On a Wednesday afternoon I figured the place would be empty. To my surprise the parking lot is packed and there's nowhere to park. No signs or anything indicating you can park around the back as I found out later so I ended up parking in the lot next door. They only have a few chicken items on the menu. One chicken sandwich and one roasted chicken dinner. I got the chicken sandwich which is the Hyde park. This is the same exact sandwich I've gotten every time I've ever been here which is why I really haven't come back because there's not a lot of selection for me. The other reason is they got rid of the croissants on the menu LOL. The service was fast and friendly and there was about a medium sized crowd inside despite the parking lot being full. They have kind of a dark semi romantic atmosphere I guess they're going for. The chicken sandwich was nice and tender. I'm not a fan of the shoe string fries because they remind me of Steak and Shake and at this price point I think they should have some good fries here. They actually had a few craft beers on tap but I thought the cocktail prices were a little extreme at 15 plus. My girl got the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and the potatoes were ice cold so they lose a star for that. Other than that I have no complaints except that the pricing for lunch. $20 for a chicken sandwich is a bit much to me.

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    J. Alexander's
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    Fairways Bar & Grill - California salad

    Fairways Bar & Grill

    4.6(40 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Had the ribeye steak today and it was delicious! Cooked just right with mushroom and onions adorned…read moreon too. Seasoned to perfection! Sweet potato and a salad. My wife had the greek salad with fried chicken on top. Excellent! Zack was our server and did a marvelous job! 5 star for sure. I would recommend you check it out. The menu is diverse, im sure you'll find something that you enjoy

    Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday after watching the Burger Review Guys video…read more The place isn't huge, but they sure do make up for that in the food and service! Going down Central, you might miss it. It's on the corner with Centennial. Walking in, we were greeted by a gentleman behind the bar, which is on the right. The dining area is to the left. Everyone, and I mean everyone is very nice, and friendly! I had a burger. Advertised as angus steak burger. Man , it was delicious! Everything that you hoped a burger would taste like. The fries were delicious also. The husband had a patty melt and HUGE steak fries. He said that his meal was one of the best he has ever eaten. Prices are decent for the amount of food, around $36. We didn't get anything from the bar, but it looked like they had a pretty nice selection. One perk is you can pay your bill at the table from your phone. I would eat there again in a heartbeat! Maybe get something from the bar next time.

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    Fairways Bar & Grill - Grilled chicken sandwich with hand cut fries.

    Grilled chicken sandwich with hand cut fries.

    Fairways Bar & Grill - Bologna sandwich, delicious!!

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    Bologna sandwich, delicious!!

    Marcel's - Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Marcel's

    4.6(18 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This was my second time dining at Marcel's. It is located in Sylvania's Saxon Square, an upscale…read morestrip mall. It is a very nice restaurant in an understated way. The ambiance is very intimate and I definitely recommend reservations because the dining area is on the smaller side. So... I made reservations for a party of three on Marcel's website and yet the reservation didn't make it to the restaurant's reservation list... Yikes! Yet they were able to accommodate us, fortunately. We didn't realize it at first, but Chef Marcel's wife was our server. How lucky is she to eat so well on the regular?! She was very gracious and patient in tending to our table and answering our questions. Very lovely and down-to-earth! While Chef Marcel is known for visiting with customers, he was too busy iIn the kitchen when we were there. We started with the stuffed large portobello mushroom as an appetizer. It included beets and was delicious. No picture because we were hungry, but check out photos of the rest of our dinners! I should note that my two friends enjoyed the complimentary bread and raved about it. I held out for the appetizer, but the bread looked delicious. Two of us went with the weekly special of mahi mahi, which included a salad of mixed greens. The mahi mahi was served on tortilla shells with rice, black beans and cilantro. It was a unique combination that was delicious. Our other friend opted for the chicken marsala with button mushrooms over rigatoni.. She also ordered the brussel sprouts as a side and loved them. While the desserts looked amazing, we passed tonight because our dinners left us no room for dessert! Definitely recommend this restaurant for excellent service in a comfortable ambiance and delicious food!

    The food is top notch, very creative and delicious. The service is exemplary, and everyone is so…read morefriendly. It has an upscale casual vibe. Perfect for date night.

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    Dining Room

    Marcel's - Jan 8 Weekly Special - Beef Stroganoff

    Jan 8 Weekly Special - Beef Stroganoff

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    MyWay Bistro - Blackened Salmon Quinoa Salad

    MyWay Bistro

    4.1(57 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Dr Oinker - pulled pork sandwich marinated in Dr Pepper. Actually quite delicious, and a generous…read moreamount of pulled pork. The house made chips that it comes with were great (we added a little salt, but ymmv). Man n cheese - corkscrew pasta with a wonderfully creamy real cheese sauce. This was a surprising delight, given that I find most Mac n cheese very boring...I would order this again in a heartbeat. It's probably really nice w the lobster addition! Brussel sprouts - nicely cooked, great flavor, with some dried cherries that I enjoyed! Again, i'd order these anytime. French onion soup - it seemed like it had some lemon, or something slightly stringent that I can't place. It gave it a lot of flavor. The cheese was a slice baked on it, but it was decent cheese. It was satisfying, onion, and tasty. This is a cozy place with tables to accommodate larger groups, good music that isn't too loud, clean bathrooms and friendly wait staff. Everyone was right to recommend this place to us. I'm looking forward to trying many of their other menu items!

    Looking for a dinner spot for Friday Date Night. Our initial pick was packed as it was close to the…read moreend of Happy Hour. We then pulled in to the strip where MyWay Bistro was located. Found a parking spot not too far from the entry as the wind chill was in the single digits. MyWay was crowded, but we were seated right away. Needless to say, the noise volume was elevated. There was a large group of people on our side of the restaurant that seemed to know one another. They were rather boisterous and seemed to have consumed a fair amount of alcohol. Even witnessed a middle aged woman who could hardly walk out on her own. Prior to her bumper-pool walking style on the way out, as she was seated, she hoisted up her leg and placed her heel on the man's shoulder she was with. Mercy! Alcohol can cause strange events to happen. We both ordered the Blackened Salmon Quinoa Salad with the Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing. Salad cost $18. To me, the salmon portion was a bit smaller than anticipated, but had a good blacked spiced mix and done very nicely.

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    MyWay Bistro - Sunday early afternoon

    Sunday early afternoon

    MyWay Bistro - Dr. Oinker special pulled pork sandwich with house made chips

    Dr. Oinker special pulled pork sandwich with house made chips

    MyWay Bistro - App Mac & Cheese

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    Sidelines Sports Eatery - Sylvania - Buffalo cauliflower bites

    Sidelines Sports Eatery - Sylvania

    3.5(39 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Looking for a local sports bar to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes #3 vs Texas Longhorns #1 college…read morefootball game. We were hoping to find a place that wasn't packed with no direct view of the game. Sidelines Sports Eatery of Sylvania has many TVs available and fortunately for us, we were seated at a booth with TVs showing the Buckeyes vs Texas game in front and behind us. Yay! We ordered the Steak Bites and Apple Feta Chicken Salad. Steak Bites were perfectly prepared (ordered medium rare) and nicely seasoned. The Apple Feta Chicken Salad was delicious and chicken was plentiful. Our server was very attentive and quite knowledgeable of the menu selections. Even though most patrons were Buckeyes fans, the noise level was not loud by any means. Great place to watch the Ohio State game and especially watch the Buckeyes take down the #1 ranked Longhorns!

    The hamburgers were a 5 on a 1-10. They only made one and delivered it so when we got the second…read moreburger my husband was done his meal. 2nd they were mediocre at best. Something I wouldn't order again ever. Third and the KICKER... THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME 21.00 A BURGER AND DID. IT was my birthday and I got one burger free so we thought oh well, better luck next time and dont worry about the mediocre meal, one was free anyways and then the bill came. I about lost my meal at that point. The server said I will take that off if you want ... I told here please that's crazy for a burger especially when one is free and 2 waters and my bill is still 30.00. She sent manager back which explained it was legit charge and she wouldn't do anything about it. I explained 2 burgers and 2 waters and one was free for my birthday and you are charging my 30.00 and that's alright??? I paid but would never ever go to this restaurant. Again or there others they have. I was really shocked and blown away. What has happened to this world??? Never ever again. Yes they made an extra 12.00 on toppings for our burgers but lose any other buisness for the rest of our existence at there brand. Sidelines shame on you. Youll suck

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    Sidelines Sports Eatery - Sylvania - Sidelines version of a chicken chunk salad

    Sidelines version of a chicken chunk salad

    Sidelines Sports Eatery - Sylvania - Bacon Cheeseburger + Waffle Fries

    Bacon Cheeseburger + Waffle Fries

    Sidelines Sports Eatery - Sylvania - It's Dinner Time!

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