Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Toledo / Northwest Ohio

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Toledo / Northwest Ohio? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Standard

4.9

4.9 (190)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Sylvania

About the restaurant

The Standard Toledo is a locally owned and operated restaurant that strives to deliver genuine hospitality and a memorable dining experience. Our creative menu includes satisfying and craveable options including Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Salad, and Pork. The interior of the restaurant helps to make for a lively and exciting experience.

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tracy

Dined 3 days ago

Probably one of the best restaurants in Toledo! I had the mussels for an appetizer and they were delicious! Main course I selected the Pork Chop! Wow…. Perfectly done and covered with a cream sauce and asparagus! Nice to enjoy watching the service teams prepare your meal.

Mancy's Steaks - Hancock Hotel

4.8

4.8 (693)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Findlay

About the restaurant

Enjoy a new take on an Ohio classic with Mancy's Steakhouse at the Hancock Hotel. Mancy’s has gained fame since 1921 by serving the freshest seafood and best quality steaks and chops around. Join us for dinner and treat yourself to a selection of fresh-baked breads, sauces, and desserts made from scratch daily. Create a one-of-a-kind experience when you book our private dining space and indulge in a customized menu prepared by one of our expert chefs. With a selection of more than 100 wines, craft beers, and classic cocktails there's a little something for everyone to enjoy at Mancy's Steakhouse in Findlay!

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Gene

Dined 3 days ago

Kennedy was truly amazing, very friendly and provided wonderful service on a Christmas Eve. The French onion soup was done perfectly and was not too pleased with the crab stuffed mushrooms. However, my New York strip was done to my liking and the dessert that Kennedy recommended was absolutely wonderful.

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.8

4.8 (84)

$30 and under

American

Defiance

About the restaurant

Our Farm-to-Table Restaurant offers fresh food focused on local sourcing and home-made recipees. Our beef is raised in Holgate, OH and processed locally. The cheese on our boards is made from local, whole milk in Hicksville, OH. We use 100% California olive oil in our oil based dressings - it is not cut with canola/soy/vegetable oils. Our flatbreads come in at less than 30 carbs each. We are known for our cocktails, particularly our Old Fashioneds and our Seasonal Speicialty Drinks.
Our building was constructed in 1871, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 and completely renovated to expose it's historic lines and features in 2021. We are within Defiance's DORA District and directly across from Triangle Park in Defiance's historic downtown. Step back in time, window shop the downtown and then come and dine. We offer carryout through a button on our website www.thedarkhorsesocialclub.net

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Dennis AND MarciaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We have two favorite places in Defiance, Ohio to eat and this is one of them. If you are from out of town, it is worth a trip to visit and eat at Dark Horse Social Club. The staff and owners are so nice. The menu is changed several times a year, so there is always something different to try.

Sweetwater Chophouse

4.7

4.7 (1185)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Defiance

About the restaurant

We Are Open for Lunch Daily at 11am (reservations not taken for lunch Please call for Large Party Lunch Reservations)

Sweetwater Chophouse, Fired Stone Tavern & 4kd Crick Brewery are located on Eagle Rock Golf Club. Open to the public 7 days a week. This is the spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, company parties or if you are just in the mood to come out to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and amazing signature drinks. The focus for Executive Chef Aaron Weible is to maintain a scratch kitchen. Preparing everything daily from sauces to breads. Utilizing local area farmers for fresh vegetables and using our on-site herb garden. We take great pride in providing each of our guests a WOWing experience.

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GaryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Sweetwater Chophouse is the BEST dining experience in the tristate area ! Can’t be beat !

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