Restaurants near Oldenburg

“Had an amazing dinner and drinks at the pub. The fish was crunchy and delicate at the same time. I would definitely recommend the broccoli bacon salad. The atmosphere was comfortable and the dunkel was cold and served in a chilled beer stein, which made it even better. We will be back.”

“Cute little place. The owner is very engaging and informative. Delicious brews and ciders. Ciders made with local fresh apples . What a difference! Had the Das Boot and Snake Feeder. Very tasty. Dunkel is yummy.”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Fantastic fried chicken!!”

“Our Valentine’s Day adventure took us to Wagner’s Village Inn in Oldenburg, a spot long celebrated for its legendary fried chicken. The restaurant earned national recognition as a James Beard Award America’s Classic winner in 2023, a distinction that highlights beloved, locally owned institutions with timeless appeal.

The restaurant’s claim to fame is its traditional preparation: fried chicken cooked in 14-inch cast iron skillets using hog fat. Leaning fully into the experience, we ordered the family dinner — roughly two pounds of chicken per person with unlimited sides (coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and rolls). Portions are incredibly generous; if everyone at the table orders the family meal, expect to leave with plenty of leftovers.

The fried chicken is exceptionally moist, but both the chicken and gravy are distinctly pepper-forward. If you’re sensitive to black pepper, this may not be your favorite style. Let’s also be honest: this is indulgent comfort food, not a “light” meal.

For sides, the mashed potatoes were creamy and satisfying, but the standout for me was the coleslaw — slightly sweet, nicely dressed, and refreshingly balanced against the richness of the chicken. The only miss for me was the green beans. They were flavorful but very garlic-forward, which isn’t my personal preference and differs from a more traditional Southern-style preparation.

We both ordered tea. The sweet tea was well done. The half-cut tea was good, though those who prefer less sweetness might want to ask for a bit more unsweetened tea.

The rolls deserve a mention: fluffy, light, and delicious. We only received two but likely could have requested more. My minor quibble was the spread served alongside them — I would have loved real butter instead of margarine. A small detail, but worth noting.

Atmosphere-wise, the decor feels like stepping back in time — checkered tablecloths, wood paneling, and a cozy, old-school inn vibe. The staff was warm and friendly, adding to the charm.

One practical tip: home cooking is not fast cooking. Service wasn’t slow, but this is not a five-minute turnaround meal. Plan accordingly. They do bring coleslaw out early, which is a thoughtful touch while you wait.

Overall, this was a fun, nostalgic dining experience and we’re glad we made the trip. While it’s not somewhere we’d visit regularly, we absolutely understand why it has earned such a strong reputation. If you’re in the Batesville, Indiana area, it’s definitely worth a stop and trying at least once.”

“Excellent food and the service was above expected! First time experience and was splendidly surprised at the food and service. Atmosphere wasn’t quite the normal Mexican food environment but would definitely recommend for anyone in favor of authentic Mexican food.”

“Great food great price, very friendly”

“Doesn’t get much better than great food & supporting local small business!”

“Great food,Great waitress,we will definitely be back!!!!”

“Great food and even better service”

“Best Mexican food around the area including Ohio. Really good sweet tea. Fast friendly service.”

“Always delighted when I dine here. Have tried several dishes. The Seabass is excellent and the appetizer crab cakes are delicious.”

“5/6/22 overnight—The customer service was the best! The manager was so friendly and accommodating. We were passing through town and stayed at hotel for first time and will definitely stay again if we are in neighborhood. Food was also excellent and there was a band the night we stayed. Overall-great place and highly recommend!!”

“Best environment out of any restaurant!”

“I’m here every day practically and I guess that means I’m a regular. The reason is that the people who come, the baristas, those that help run it, are all like family. I go there as much to see them as I do for the wonderful coffee. I highly recommend them.”

“We ordered 13 chickens for a Christmas dinner, and my family loved it!! They all talked all day about how good it was and when we can have more! Thank you again for awesome food!!”

“great bar experience, fun pool tournament”

“Doing their best to make something great. The staff truly care.”

“My husband and I were in Grannie’s Cookie Jar in October for Fall and Halloween celebrations. I love this store. She has a cookie jar I want from Santa‼️❤️💚❤️💚❤️”

“Great hometown bakery! The best and only donuts I’ve gotten that don’t have a funny aftertaste”

“The food was very affordable and it was such a neat experience! The food tasted great and all the staff were very nice!”

“We had their pizza… it was outstanding! W as y better than any chain restaurant! The staff was super friendly, treated us like kings. Highly recommend this place!”

“We had a large cheese, pepperoni and bacon bits pizza. I was amazed at how good the bacon bits went with the pepperoni. Soda machine for the kids, they got to mix and add extra flavors. Kids loved it. Pizza came out fast. Nice, friendly staff.”

“Had a great time at the the St.Marys barn dance.”

“Unless you enjoy cold food, subpar service, undercooked pancakes and waiting an hour for those items.. then this is the place for you. Probably won’t be back.”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“some good stuff and convenient at most stores I love it”

“Love Godfathers Pizza. We get the Classic Combo. You get PLENTY of toppings. It's about a 45 minute drive for us, to the Batesville, Indiana location, but very much worth it. Never had a problem with this location.”