15 Deliciously Famous Ohio Eateries You May Have Seen On TV
Ohio's food is world famous.
Well, sort of—it's famous enough to be featured on national television multiple times anyway. Throughout the years several Ohio eateries have appeared on shows via the Travel Channel, Food Network and other channels. The following are just a few of the television star restaurants of Ohio:
1) Thurman Cafe (German Village)
With a menu item like the Thurmanator, how can this cafe not be featured on "Man vs. Food?" This beloved Columbus burger and restaurant first appeared on the Travel Channel in 2008.
2) Westside Market (Cleveland)
As seen on the Food Network's "Best Thing I've Ever Ate" and Rachel Ray's "$40 a Day."
3) Bakersfield (Cincinnati)
In October of 2014, this popular Southwestern eatery in Cincinnati was featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
4) Skyway (Akron)
This local favorite drive-in appeared on the Food Network's "Food Feuds" in 2010.
5) Schmidt's Sausage Haus (German Village)
Ohio's favorite German food's first television debut was in 2008 on the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food."
6) Pho Lang Thang (Cincinnati)
This delicious, authentic Vietnamese restaurant (and its scrumptious soup) was featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in November of 2014.
7) Slyman's Restaurant (Cleveland)
This beloved Cleveland sandwich joint also appeared on Rachael Ray's "$40 a Day."
8) Flip Side (Hudson)
The Cooking Channel featured this burger joint on "Unique Eats" in 2011.
9) Graeter's Ice Cream (Cincinnati)
Ohio's favorite ice cream appeared on the Food Network's "Food Feud" in 2010.
10) Katzinger's Deli (German Village)
The Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" gave this beloved Ohio deli it's television debut in 2011.
11) Blue Ash Chili (Cincinnati)
This delicious chili was featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in 2010.
12) Happy Dog (Cleveland)
The Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured this delicious eatery in the 2011 episode "All American."
13) Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (Columbus)
Ohio's other favorite ice cream appeared on both the Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" and "America's Best."
14) Melt Bar and Grilled (Lakewood)
This mouthwatering sandwich joint was featured on the Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" and "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," as well as the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" and "Food Paradise."
15) Swenson's (Akron)
This iconic Akron drive-in appeared on the Food Network's "Food Feuds" in 2010.
What other Ohio eateries have been featured on TV?
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