50 Best American Restaurants near Temperance

“had the Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Gravy was Average but the biscuits were from a can. When you can peel layers its from a can. you can do better than that. you could buy a flat of biscuits better than the canned version.“

“Good food. Very generous portions. Freindly and speedy service. GREAT value.“

“Brenda's is comfortable homestyle dining experience. It has a menu with lots of offerings. I have been there twice and have enjoyed both my selections. The last time I got a vegetable grinder that was just delicious! The server was very attentive to our group of 10. I will definitely be going again.“

“Always have good food and KJ is the best waiter.“

“First time at Manhattan's. Really came for the Reuben but ended up getting their Carnegie. The sandwich was big and was split between the two of us. Started off with the French Onion soup. Best I've had in Toledo. The corned beef and pastrami on the sandwich was generous and delicious. The pickled green tomato was a crunchy surprise. Free parking right next door was a bonus. Will definitely be headed back soon to try their Reuben.“

“We had a birthday party here with about 30 people. Kim was so helpful and kind with the planning process. On the actually night, all our guests had delicious meals with fast service. Our waitresses were efficient and friendly the whole time. All the food is amazing. I've never had a bad meal here. This has become one of my favorite places to eat downtown. Go visit them, you won't be sorry! Fantastic food!“

“Very average place - Loud; crowded; poor service; and average food. Not sure what the excitement is about“

“We had Staci that’s always there waitress ? she was excellent. This was the first time here and we loved all The food we ordered and Def will be going back.“

“The cute guy with the curly hair deserves a raise. I came in today to get a delivery order and I wasn't in the best mood so I wasn't really talkative or overly friendly but despite that he gave me excellent customer service and made sure that I knew I was a priority to the staff. Thanks for not receiving my energy as an insult and continuing to be a good guy I really appreciate it. This is the exact type of mindstate that should be in management if he already isn't.“

“Eclectic decor in a super cool old building that was the first building in Downtown Toledo to be wired for electricity! Wow we sent our compliments to the chef, everything was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. They have won awards for their original cocktails and the bartender did not disappoint. Excellent waitress who deserved every penny of her tip. We will be back!“

“Sooooo good! Had the squash soup, broccoli cheese quiche, and the smoked beef poutine. Highly recommend this top notch food for the casual diner. There is a reason they are in the top 5 picks for Toledo.❤️“

“I ordered over the phone, day after the German American fest. The guy was busy but he still knew how to talk to the customer. I figured it was probably the boss. I want to thank that whole family, for keeping good food around. That means more to people than they will let you know. The food is good and the portions make me feel like i got away with something.“

“Probably the best restaurant I have been to there food is amazing also best cold slaw I ever had“

“The waitresses are very nice and efficient. My favorites are Brittany and her twin sister Alyssa. Both are very efficient and keep me smiling and coming back for more.“

“Best food and service ever.“

“Stopped in for a quick lunch. Top-notch service (Lynn Humphrey), food was great—one of our favorite places.“

“EVERYTHING!!!! GREAT FOOD& AWESOME STAFF“

“Ive eaten here a few times, have not been disappointed once...This diner knows how to actually COOK a burger! Not to mention Best valve around $5 1/2 burgers. Highly recommend visiting and supporting this small business. Ive reached out to the Burger Review Guy hopefully he makes a vist.“

“Chef Erika Rapp never disappoints and every visit to this wonderful restaurant reaffirms it as my favorite place for our Anniversary dinner. I look forward to the coconut, chorizo and sweet potato steamed muscles that she has had on the fall menu consistently for the last 5 years. And being Gluten Free the care Chef Erika takes to offer many delicious options, means I can always find the perfect meal. Last night the fish dish was perfection, from the perfectly cooked cod, to the savory and slightly sweet delicata squash puree to the textural elements of the crisp broccolini and the crunch of the pomagranate and pepitas. And the dish paired wonderfully with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. After enjoying a basket of gluten free pop-overs (another favorite treat) and appetizers I was stuffed, but the dish was too delicious to leave even one bite on the plate. Our server Miranda was fabulous. Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and added so much to our dining experience. I highly reccommend.“

“THIS is what a diner should be! Quick friendly service, great coffee, and delicious food (without paying an arm and a leg). To top it off, they have a functioning jukebox ? (only accepts dollar bills, btw).

NOTE ‐ they do NOT accept any credit or debit cards. Cash only. Just stop at an ATM first. It's worth it. ?“

“Always solid. Attentive and friendly staff. My go-to diner.“

“I have gotten them three times twice it was really good good amount third time seeing lazy it was done like crap but I guess nobody's perfect you know every time I just go there about once a month it isn't that bad at all people are decent.“

“Good first time visit. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was really nice inside and had more of a restaurant vibe instead of a Bar so that was really nice. French Dip had a really good flavor and the BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger was cooked perfectly and was still juicy even though i said well done. The bun on the bugets and french dip held together nicely. Ribs where really flavorful and tender pulled the rib meet off with a fork. Pretzel bites and the deep fried cheese chunks where surprisingly good as where the nachos. Only complaint is the chicken we got was very dry and salad had only lettuce in it but besides it was a really nice first visit. Almost forgot get the homemade chips over the fries they are really tasty.“

“Ordered cheese bread and a small 9” pizza and wow! The cheese bread appetizer is basically a 12” cheese pizza with a side of pizza dipping sauce ! Plenty enough to eat on its own!

It’s hard to rate a pizza against Fredi the pizza man in Melvindale MI which is phenomenal if you like a New York style pizza which I do.

But, I think it’s a really really bad idea for the Village Inn to serve a pizza that they baked in a plastic dish . Even if it was BPA free which I don’t know if the pizza dishes are, or, aren’t BPA free . The idea of safe plastic for cooking anything is concerning.
Their pizzas would be much crispier if baked in a pizza oven rather than a plastic pizza dish.

Great looking place in the inside and outside as well.

I’ll be back to try some other menu items“

“Great lunch menu. Awesome prices for the amount of food. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be back.“

“Hands down, my favorite restaurant ever. You just can't go wrong with a Big Boy, with tarter sauce on it, and a side of crispy fries. I have ordered the same thing every time since I was a kid. If I see a Big Boy while out doing things, I make it a point to stop in for a bite. They never disappoint. The service is always fast and friendly, and the prices are right!

Kid-friendliness: Great selections on their kids menu“

“Great atmosphere. Amazing food. Definitely recommended.“

“Just visited River’s Edge at Carrington for the first time since 2020. And it did not disappoint! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. Kudos to Kayla and her team!“

“Excellent! From the food to the service. The prices are reasonable and the music and atmosphere made all of this together a total hit. In an unassuming strip mall, we also drove right by! We will definitely be back!“

“Great food and great service“

“The peppermint ice cream pie with oreo crust was delicious!! Always a crowd favorite! Fast and friendly service“

“Had the angus cheeseburger today. SO good and cooked to correct temp. I ate the whole thing which I rarely eat my whole burger if is that big. And their Great Lakes kettle sea salt potato chips WITH the skin are a great selection! I just love this place and the staff. Best. Ever.“

“Great food, great staff, great time!“

“Our server was super attentive, polite and helpful (outstanding)! We had hoped to overlook the river while eating breakfast but drapes were pulled. We looked under the drapes and windows were very dirty - might be reason drapes were closed . Food was ok.“

“This is "my" place to go! Everyone that works there are more than great! The food phenomenal! Try them!“

“Butter burgers! Great fries!“

“Stopped here on a detour to visit the nearby Luna Pier beach on the Lake Erie shore. Great, friendly, but not overbearing service. Good food with generous portions“

“We went to Mancys for lunch. It was great. The prices were reasonable. The steak was cooked to perfection and very tender. The Yukon potatoes were very good with the seasoning on the potatoes. Service was very good as well. Try their Lunch.“

“Love ideal hotdog! Best chili Mac hands down! Staff is the best here! Clean place awesome food.Great chili dogs! Great omelets! Great everything. Looking for a classic diner with great food stop in. Been around forever. They need to sell ideal hotdog merch. One of the best restaurants in Toledo.“

“Friendly and patient staff. Good food, especially their soup. Great place for our lunch get togethers“

“Food and service AMAZING! Onion rings were the best I’d ever had. We got cheeseburgers and chicken bombs, both were soo good! We will be back!“

“This is a decent restaurant right off the strip in Sylvania. There is a large variety of various cheese melt sandwiches. The Milky Way Martini was absolutely delicious. The french fries were hot and crispy. The Onion rings we're borderline roached a couple were. The sandwiches are really good. Maybe a little bit pricey but at least it was fresh food.“

“Huge portions and delicious food!! Guy & his crew do a great job & are very friendly!! I usually don’t like pasta but guys is the best around!! If you haven’t tried them out do it, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“He really is consistent in his quality of food. I just love his chicken tenders. If I could I'd order them at least twice a day. Best chicken in the city! 12 stars. Highly recommend“

“The food is the best in town!!! Service goes above and beyond, my wife and I have been looking for a restaurant in the area for over a year we found our place!“

“My parents and I recently was coming back from Ann arbor VA hospital, and we stopped here to eat. My mom had the chicken chunks and a side salad. Parmesan flavored chunks they were amazing!!! My dad had a burrito it was the size of his plate it was amazing too! And I had a chef salad, and guess what? That's right! It was the best food I have ever eaten at a restaurant before. I'm not even kidding our waitress was wonderful, are we had a great time, and we enjoyed the food! and plan on stopping back.“

“We had a funeral luncheon at Shorty's. The manager was very helpful in making the arrangements. We had special requests which were handled expertly. The wait staff was attentive and followed up with the guests to make sure that they had what they wanted. The staff took our worries away as we did not know how many people would come and we were told that they would cook more if we needed it. They packed up leftovers and gave us everything that was left over. We wanted special music and they allowed one of our guests to bring in a speaker and hook it up. We were also allowed to stay beyond the scheduled hours and we appreciated that also.“

“Man, this waffle house is the cleanest I’ve seen in all the Toledo Ohio. The service was stupendous. There is an elite server. I can’t remember her name, but she was excellent. This joint is super clean outside and inside the food came really fast. It was hot like it was supposed to be and that Good.“

“It’s my go to soul food spot the food is always hot and delicious. 🤤“