Vista Lounge

(31 reviews)

1.0 mi

Apparently I am now a Michigander who loves huge swaths of Ohio and Ohio foods. That said, I wasn't…read moreborn in Michigan. My roots are shallow. I don't care about sports, and I never studied the great Toledo war. As far as I can tell, we got the UP so even if Ohio won, I figure we still came out ahead? Like I said, I never took a midwest social studies course. In all seriousness, I don't know what is more responsible for bringing me back to Westside Bowl over and over again. It's a pretty close tie between the Brier Hill Pizza and the pinball. Pinball and pizza are two of my favorite things. Plus I love peppers and frankly I'm a big old fan of the Basilicata region in Italy, which incidentally is reported to be the cultural underpinning of Brier Hill Pizza. But that's neither here nor there. I also am a big fan of interesting regional beers. Westside Bowl has those covered, but I'm usually stopping in on a roadtrip and now that I'm old, one beer makes me really really sleepy. So sadly, I usually just look with wistful eyes at the beer list. Fortunately I can console myself with pinball. There's a good selection of machines, and many of them play quite well. The staff has always been lovely. I appreciate the queer friendly signage visible from the very large parking lot. The stage for shows looks freaking awesome. And there is real honest to goodness bowling. Not this gussied up let's-put-big-ass-tv-screens-over-the-lanes-for-the-add-set bowling. I don't know who put all of these things together into one old building, but whoever they are, they should be awarded a Nobel prize. It's flipping genius. The locals of Youngstown are fortunate to have a place like this. I hope the appreciate it and understand just how lucky they are. If only the kitchen staff could work on making a dynamite sauerkraut ball, I woudln't be tempted to skip Youngstown for an occasional dalliance to Akron. And for that matter, perhaps they might consider dialing in a cold cheese pizza, to keep me from visits to the Ohio valley.

Westside Bowl on Mahoning ave in Youngstown is a great spot for the pizza, the appetizers, the…read moredraft beers and the interior of the joint itself. It's a full unreserved recommend highly and take Mom and Pop for lunch too! Seriously, Westside Bowl DOES have great pizza. They got a LOT of off street safe free parking. The people who work there are friendly AND fun to look at. (not being mean, I just like green hair and a smile ) There are regularly scheduled bands. Some of which do cost $20+ to see, but it's a good concert space downstairs with a good vibe. It's not like you're stuffed into "JJ's Cave" or something. Remember Nyanhinghi? Nitabinghi? That bar that had music up on Steel street? Same good vibe. And that's really the point I'm trying to make. The Westside Bowl is an exemplar (ha!) of what could happen when good, ON SITE management means to a venue. Hit this place up for some cool and mellow times, and enjoy your afternoon. Your night. Your health. This place will make you younger, I #### you not

Rent yer shoes here Chucky.

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The bathroom is clean. This is in a bar/ bowling alley?!? Yep!

Shotz Bar & Grille

Best secret in town- breakfast lunch or dinner!! 100% gonna be a regular. Not even a debate!…read more Service on point- Prices more than fair and the good!!!

Just had one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the valley. It's another snowy January day…read moreand it just hit perfect.

Deep Fried Picklez with Hot Ranch

Inside from end of the bar at Shotz

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Shotz Pub Chipz

Dash Inn

worst service ever recieved rudest bartender is the blonde lady. will not recommend or be goung…read moreback. no wonder they looking for help

I was there a few years ago and had a decent burger…read more Recently, I stopped in & I guess the locals where throwing someone a retirement party.The woman where so load and obnoxious heckling that we just couldn't take it. The blond bartender just seemed unhappy and never came back to take our order. Not for me

Carame apple chicken salad with maple-bacon vinegarette dressing

Was haddock

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Burger night every Monday

Magilla's Sports Bar & Grill

Best wings I've ever had hands down! Triple D needs to…read moreseriously check y'all out! Hey Guy F Margie Rocks it! Nice outdoor seating. Thanx Magilla's Loyal Fan, Carolyn Zynski

Bartender is cool... no vibe there went in to have a drink on a Saturday afternoon...maybe that was…read morethe issue

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Hackett’s Pub

4.2

1.0 mi

First time at Hackett's on a Saturday afternoon, did not disappoint! Taylor the bartender was…read moregreat! Good bar and food selections amongst a bar filled with history. Patio out back and pool table were seen. TVs to catch up with sports and an AMI jukebox kept the vibes going. We'll definitely be back for the service! New neighborhood pub for us! Thanks Hackett's Pub!

chicken fingers and fries were awesome Belle the bartender was great !! the wings were awesome too…read more!!! we'll go back

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Dickey's

4.8

1.4 mi

Everything on menu is great with the homemade choices and help is always smiling and atentative....read more

Excellent service Food is great. Nice and clean bathrooms r very clean nice atmosphereread more

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Downtown Draft House

Simple hometown bar with affordable drinks, touch tunes, and tables. Nothing special/no frills, but…read moreit's open late & keeps the crowd coming because of it being one of the only spots open on standard days off. Have been here a few times with friends and it's always a good time.

Great bar, great pricing. Jeremy is the man! If you're in Youngstown, OH it is a must to visit.read more

My brother primed for late night, post-bar closing Christmas Story viewings.

Disgusting restrooms. F words everywhere, penis drawing. Wouldn't bring families here.

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The face of the best bar downtown!

Royal Oaks Bar & Grill

always great food. my to go place, Always fast service and friendly staff. The wings and fries are…read morethe best

The rancid urine stench in the men's bathroom got into my clothing, and nats were everywhere. The…read morebugs followed me out to the booths. I couldn't wait to get home and wash my clothes & take a shower!

There's so much history in this place.

Raspberry BBQ Wings

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The hearse says it all.

The Varsity Club

3.9

(10 reviews)

2.2 mi

Service at the bar was Great from Kaytlin. Jalapeno poppers were delicious as always. It was…read morerelaxing and very bar like inside. The bacon burger was very good. The BC chicken sandwich was not quite as tasty. Redding was thick and Chicken seem to be low quality. Very different from previous experiences.

Good food great atmosphere. Came here before the vampire circus show not crazy busy but we came…read moreearly. Our waiter was James and he took great care of us very attentive. Typical bar type food. We ordered the chicken and greens flatbread and if you like spicy this is the one for you. The pretzel was ok soaks up the alcohol. Great place to hang out if you're in the downtown Youngstown area.

Chicken and greens with hot peppers

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Village Pump

What wasn't amazing at this restaurant?! Every single item we ordered was basically the BEST we'd…read moreever had! Absolutely delicious! The service made us feel like they'd known us for years. The only thing that could be better is a larger dining area so they can serve even more people! Seriously incredible food. We can't wait to come back when we're over that direction!

Better service, better chef/cook. My wife and I stopped…read morespending money at your business roughly a year ago ago after being Friday or Saturday regulars roughly since you opened. Your "manager" handled the situation worse than your server. There is no coming back for me or my wife, which is sad because we so enjoyed having a nice local place to eat good food and relax. Best of luck.

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Westside Bowl

(31 reviews)

1.0 mi

Apparently I am now a Michigander who loves huge swaths of Ohio and Ohio foods. That said, I wasn't…read moreborn in Michigan. My roots are shallow. I don't care about sports, and I never studied the great Toledo war. As far as I can tell, we got the UP so even if Ohio won, I figure we still came out ahead? Like I said, I never took a midwest social studies course. In all seriousness, I don't know what is more responsible for bringing me back to Westside Bowl over and over again. It's a pretty close tie between the Brier Hill Pizza and the pinball. Pinball and pizza are two of my favorite things. Plus I love peppers and frankly I'm a big old fan of the Basilicata region in Italy, which incidentally is reported to be the cultural underpinning of Brier Hill Pizza. But that's neither here nor there. I also am a big fan of interesting regional beers. Westside Bowl has those covered, but I'm usually stopping in on a roadtrip and now that I'm old, one beer makes me really really sleepy. So sadly, I usually just look with wistful eyes at the beer list. Fortunately I can console myself with pinball. There's a good selection of machines, and many of them play quite well. The staff has always been lovely. I appreciate the queer friendly signage visible from the very large parking lot. The stage for shows looks freaking awesome. And there is real honest to goodness bowling. Not this gussied up let's-put-big-ass-tv-screens-over-the-lanes-for-the-add-set bowling. I don't know who put all of these things together into one old building, but whoever they are, they should be awarded a Nobel prize. It's flipping genius. The locals of Youngstown are fortunate to have a place like this. I hope the appreciate it and understand just how lucky they are. If only the kitchen staff could work on making a dynamite sauerkraut ball, I woudln't be tempted to skip Youngstown for an occasional dalliance to Akron. And for that matter, perhaps they might consider dialing in a cold cheese pizza, to keep me from visits to the Ohio valley.

Westside Bowl on Mahoning ave in Youngstown is a great spot for the pizza, the appetizers, the…read moredraft beers and the interior of the joint itself. It's a full unreserved recommend highly and take Mom and Pop for lunch too! Seriously, Westside Bowl DOES have great pizza. They got a LOT of off street safe free parking. The people who work there are friendly AND fun to look at. (not being mean, I just like green hair and a smile ) There are regularly scheduled bands. Some of which do cost $20+ to see, but it's a good concert space downstairs with a good vibe. It's not like you're stuffed into "JJ's Cave" or something. Remember Nyanhinghi? Nitabinghi? That bar that had music up on Steel street? Same good vibe. And that's really the point I'm trying to make. The Westside Bowl is an exemplar (ha!) of what could happen when good, ON SITE management means to a venue. Hit this place up for some cool and mellow times, and enjoy your afternoon. Your night. Your health. This place will make you younger, I #### you not

Rent yer shoes here Chucky.

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The bathroom is clean. This is in a bar/ bowling alley?!? Yep!

Riser Tavern and Grill

The reviews were good so instead of another place we came here. It's 1:40pm on a Sunday. We were…read moregiven a brunch menu (very limited) thought about leaving so we could get a burger but decided since we have 8.5 hours left to drive we would just get something. Not 5 minutes after we place an order the table behind us gets a full menu, with burgers and sandwiches on it. Am I a bit PO'd.... YEP Also the waitress doesn't smile. She looks miserable, geez, at least make an effort! So I ordered chicken and waffles and my husband ordered a few wings. As for the food..... The chicken tenders are AAMazing! Waffle is good and the hubs like the ginger lime wings although a small side of sauce and a few celery and carrots would make a better presentation. But for the diamond in the rough. I can only assume it was the manager/owner that delivered our food. I asked why we had a limited menu as I read here on Yelp I should have the prime grilled cheese. This man offed it to me on the house now that is some great customer service. I had to decline bc we have such a long drive ahead of us but he hands down was so kind. So I'm going with 4 stars. To sum this up I would happily come back just bc of his kind service! As we were finishing up Doug the owner came by again and he is a great reason to visit this place. He definitely has a heart for customer service!! Thanks Doug

Don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a restaurant by its exterior. I almost made that…read moremistake when I walked into this place. What looks like a nondescript bar with a modern twist is actually a goldmine of appetizers. My family of five descended upon the place today and we ordered a slew of appetizers. Let me tell you, it was a feast for the ages. The place was immaculate, the staff was warm and welcoming, and the service was impeccable. I had a hard time choosing a favorite, but if I had to pick, it would be the Brussels sprouts and crab Rangoon dip, closely followed by the lime wings. We're all from different parts of town, but we'll definitely be back. It's a hidden gem worth discovering.

Sriracha Chicken sandwich

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Mizu Japanese Restaurant

We visited on a Friday around 5:30 pm and seated immediately. Service was fast and attentive. We…read moregot the happy hour sushi, which is kind of rare to find to sushi so we always love to come here for this. Happy hour is M-F (maybe Saturday?) until 6 pm, so make sure to ask for that menu if interested, because sometimes it's not provided unless we ask. Sushi is good quality and generous portions of fish on each. I also got a lychee martini cocktail (happy hour), which's my go to here and always delicious. The restaurant is clean, and has a variety of seating options: private little rooms, booths, tables, sushi bar, a back room with more seating.

Amazing decor with an the feel of classical japan. All of the rolls are amazing with a great price…read moreand even better presentation with amazing taste. Our waiter was quick and precise with timely drink refills. I strongly recommend this location.

Fry Fried Cheese Cake

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The Varsity Club

3.9

(10 reviews)

2.2 mi

Service at the bar was Great from Kaytlin. Jalapeno poppers were delicious as always. It was…read morerelaxing and very bar like inside. The bacon burger was very good. The BC chicken sandwich was not quite as tasty. Redding was thick and Chicken seem to be low quality. Very different from previous experiences.

Good food great atmosphere. Came here before the vampire circus show not crazy busy but we came…read moreearly. Our waiter was James and he took great care of us very attentive. Typical bar type food. We ordered the chicken and greens flatbread and if you like spicy this is the one for you. The pretzel was ok soaks up the alcohol. Great place to hang out if you're in the downtown Youngstown area.

Chicken and greens with hot peppers

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The Cub Cafe

4.5

(13 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place is such a little gem!! We're visiting family in town and stopped in for lunch after…read moredriving past this place in the neighborhood. The food was so good! I got a tiramisu iced cold brew which was sweet and delicious. And then the concord chicken sandwich which was an incredible fried chicken sandwich. We were really blown away by the food quality at this place! Cafe has table service for lunch and the staff were very nice and friendly. Atmosphere of the whole place was clean, bright, and airy and it was really nice sitting inside. We will definitely be returning for another meal or coffee on our trip visiting!

The food here is excellent! I love the simple, open and airy environment. Staff is always…read morefriendly, welcoming, and efficient. The coffee is superb! My only regret is that it isn't open later. Stop here, enjoy the food, the beverages, and the space! Totally worth your time and money!

View from a couch with fantastic coffee

Concord chicken sandwich

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I wish I could remember the name of this killer breakfast sandwich. Phenomenal

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