These 10 Unique Ohio Restaurants Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Looking to eat somewhere with unique taste as well as incredible ambiance? In The Buckeye State, there are several restaurants you won’t be able to find anywhere else with unusual atmosphere that are sure to give you a memorable dining experience. Prepare your taste buds for a visit to the most unique restaurants in Ohio, because there are some irresistible flavors in your future. Don your stretchiest pants and start working up an appetite now, because you won’t want to miss a chance to visit the most unique restaurants in Ohio.
Located in both Delaware and Marion, these early 1900s train stations along the Columbus, Delaware and Marion Railway have been completely transformed into mouthwatering Italian restaurants. (Not to be confused with the Spaghetti Warehouse chain, which is also a pretty cool joint to eat at in Columbus.) You can find The Warehouse dining spot at 1003 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH 43015.
In addition to the best genuine German cuisine around, this historic restaurant has an animated atmosphere complete with live cultural music on certain nights. You can find Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant in Columbus' German Village. Visit it at 240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206.
Nestled among the historic Ashtabula covered bridges you will find this kid-friendly pizzeria. On select nights in the summer, the restaurant also holds car cruise-ins. Visit this spot at 380 E Main St, Andover, OH 44003.
Both literally and figuratively, this is "The Spot" to go to for a tasty, classic cheeseburger in Sidney. What started out as a chuck wagon more than 100 years ago is now a stationary old fashioned eatery that will make you feel like you've temporarily stepped foot into a Happy Day's episode. Find this local landmark at 201 S Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365.
The Ewers Barn is home to Strip Steakhouse, where guests can observe the unique architecture and history of the barn, which dates back to 1851. This restaurant can be found near the Greater Cleveland area. Dig into a delicious dish at 36840 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011.
Set in an oversized Amish style home that has a seating capacity of 450, Amish Door Restaurant is located in Wilmont. Guests can also choose to have a full family sized Amish style meal prepared instead of individual orders. Pay a visit at 1210 Winesburg St, Wilmot, OH 44689.
Also located in Cleveland is The Butcher and The Brewer, where Old World cuts and hand-built brews await a chance to tempt your taste buds. Visit this locally-owned landmark at 2043 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Turns out old fashioned curb service isn't dead — at least not at this burger joint in Chillicothe. Dine-in is also available, where you phone in your orders directly to the kitchen from your booth telephone. Sumburger has locations at 20 Executive Center Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601 and 1487 N Bridge St, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Ohio’s oldest continuously operated hotel in Lebanon, The Golden Lamb, also offers a unique dining experience complete with antique furnishings and historic rooms upstairs where famous individuals such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and U.S. Presidents have stayed. Pay a visit at 27 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036.
If you feel like traveling back in time, this vintage 1930’s style restaurant and soda fountain in Vermilion is the place for you. The soda fountain ice cream treats here are what your taste buds have been waiting for. Pay a visit at 5502 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089.
Put down the pizza coupons and go have yourself a fun, unforgettable dining experience at the most unique restaurants in Ohio. You deserve it! Are there any other unique destinations that you’d add to this list? Tell us in the comments below!
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Address: 1003 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Address: 240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
Address: 380 E Main St, Andover, OH 44003, USA
Address: 201 S Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365, USA
Address: 36840 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011, USA
Address: 1210 Winesburg St, Wilmot, OH 44689, USA
Address: East 4th Street, E 4th St, Cleveland, OH, USA
Address: 20 Executive Center Dr, Chillicothe, OH 45601, USA
Address: 1487 N Bridge St, Chillicothe, OH 45601, USA
Address: 27 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036, USA
Address: 5502 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089, USA
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Where can I dine at themed restaurants in Ohio?
Themed restaurants always offer a good bit of fun! There are tons of unusual restaurants in Ohio, offering meals in jail, pop culture, and fishing-themed eateries.
Are there any all-you-can-eat restaurants in Ohio?
Did this article get your tummy growling? Fortunately, there are some delicious all-you-can-eat dining destinations in The Buckeye State. We even have some unique destinations, like Dutch Kitchen in Dalton, which offers an all-you-can-eat Amish comfort food buffet.
Where can I go for fine dining in Ohio?
Don your finest gear and prepare to dine in style, because Ohio's fine dining scene is beautiful. You'll love scenery in places like Beau’s on the River, Z Cucina di Spirito, and the Hart Mansion Restaurant.
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
