40 Best American Restaurants near Buckeye Lake

“We visited today for the first time. It was absolutely amazing from the walk in to the walk out! Not only the food but the hospitality. I highly recommend this little place! We will definitely be back. Thank you for amazing service!!“

“My second time here tonight. I met Bob and his daughter Jennifer. Also met some locals who were FANTASTIC and it's a guarantee I'll be back. I wish this was a local bar for me. Until the next time I'm back, thanks to every single one of y'all. You were amazing. I'll be back as soon as I can. MMMUUUUAAAHHHH! Love you guys. Thanks for a killer memory :) This is my new home away from home.“

“Great food!! Amazing service!! Best atmosphere that I have had in a restaurant. Highly recommend, right now they are only open until 1:30, so go for breakfast or lunch.“

“Best burger in Licking county! Do yourself a favor and order the Crossroads burger. This bad boy comes with their amazing homemade sauce that adds a little kick and sets it apart. Pair it up with the fresh cut fries and don't forget to wash all that deliciousness down with an ice cold draft beer. Fantastic staff and family atmosphere one not to miss.“

“The quality of the food has went down. As if no one cares about the name anymore.“

“I’ve lived on the lake for over 20 years and still visit every week! My husband and I LOVE the Island House and always have amazing customer service! We also bring our kids and they have the best time!“

“The best !! Highly recommended !!“

“The fish and chips are amazing! The restaurant is cute and will remind you of Cape Cod. The staff is friendly and very attentive. I can’t wait to return and try something new.“

“I stayed at the DoubleTree which is attached to the restaurant. I did carry-out. I got the meatloaf griller with Parmesan herb fries and brussel sprouts. They were all very delicious. I topped off my meal with a piece of their carrot cake. The carrot cake had caramel drizzle and whipped cream with a candied pecan on top. It was very rich! I spent $34 on the meal.The restaurant itself is a bar style set up with a few booths.There is a Starbucks attached to the hotel as well.“

“What an amazing first time here! Laid back bar and restaurant. Kinda reminds me of a 50s style bar. Unfortunately no TVs. But have a good jukebox and lots of things to check out on the walls. Had the benji burger and it was fire. I give this place a 5 ⭐️ Oh and the beer 💯“

“Great bar and restaurant. Service was friendly and let us talk and visit with each other, we were not rushed. Relaxing atmosphere“

“they have the best tacos ever n town I would eat here 24/7 if I could it's amazing 👏“

“Definitely one of the best Pub atmosphere with phenomenal food. Pizza , Burgers , Onion Rings, Fresh Cut Fries and more“

“Great wood fired pizza and service.“

“I went in here today to celebrate my birthday with my wife. The beer wall was amazing, super cool! We’ve never seen anything like it! Our food however did take a really long time to come out. Our server had to come over and continuously apologize. When it did come out, it wasn’t all that good and pretty overcooked, which was really upsetting because we have heard such amazing things about this place! We were pretty bummed. Kai was our server and she was amazing, super attentive, nice and welcoming. She was amazing and helped out with our needs so much, especially with how busy it seemed to be there.“

“How is it that we have lived 20 minutes away for the last 21 years and today was our first visit? It will definitely not be the last! The service, fried mushrooms, club sandwich, burger, and fries were all tops!!“

“Always have a wonderful evening at 1922, always basking in the uplifting atmosphere. The staff is always incredibly friendly and kind. The drinks are absolutely divine and the food is a whole new level of excellence. Very inspiring. We live in Delaware Ohio and I'm from Newark Ohio and it's always wonderful to return home.“

“Known as a biker bar, this place was a nice stop for a meal! There's an outside and inside dining. If you tend to not want loud music, outside may be a better fit. Our wait staff was great! Attentive and accurate with our orders and the service was quick. Breakfast is served most of the day, most food items are grilled or fried. The food was hot fresh and pretty good! I would recommend and go there again! You can tell it's good bc the lot was filled as well as across the street.“

“I can't think of anything I've had at Honeybaked Ham here in Heath that hasn't been DELICIOUS!! I've had a lady named Debbie that has usually helped me with my orders. She is very friendly and helpful, goes above and beyond. The sandwiches are always so tasty and my husband and I also love the ribs you can buy and heat up at home. Much better than any you could buy at the grocery store and I would even say get at a restaurant! If you've never been there, you should definitely stop in!“

“Love it!“

“Was in town for work and was highly recommended this place. Went in and the staff were very friendly and great to talk to! One thing though is that you have to get the rosemary lemonade. I am not a lemonade fan, but I was told that it was a must and it definitely did not disappoint. Overall, food is great here, customer service is great, staff is great, and definitely recommend to anyone in the Granville area to give it a try, you won't be disappointed!“

“We had a great experience at Champs! I did an early call in a group of about 20 ( lunch between baseball games) and they said they would open the back room for us! They made sure to know how much time we had, suggested items off the menu and the food came out quickly! We appreciated it so much! Our server and the manager made we were all taken care of the entire time! We will be adding Champs to our go to restaurant!“

“My filet was so tasty but slightly past MR. My husband had the big ribeye and said it was juicy and full of flavor. We both enjoyed our salads as well as the bread. Our onions were good but the sauce was lacking in flavor. We had the fire roasted corn which could have been roasted a little longer. I enjoy that roasted flavor. Our server was wonderful.“

“My husband & I visited Applebee's several weeks ago. We had not been at this Applebee's location for some time. I was surprised at how unkept this location appeared since our last visit. I noticed multiple stained/dirty ceiling tile. The floors also looked dirty. This location is due for a deep cleaning/remodeling. The food was very good & the waitress did a good job.“

“Friendly servers that remember your face and order, that's always nice. Service is reasonably fast. Food's always good for good prices. Regular customer.

The restaurant definitely looks like it's a small business in Thornville and it can be sort of loud because of how the building is made, but don't let that sway you.“

“Came in today to immediately be greeted. The atmosphere was a cool breath compared to the hot outside. The decor was amazingly farm like everywhere. Best!! Pizza!! Ever!! I am a lover a pizza and have truly never tasted a better pizza!! 10/10 will be back just for that!“

“we had to go to Columbus today and stopped at The Texas Roadhouse in Newark. The food was good, but BRADLEY was GREAT! HE WAS VERY POLITE AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF US! We will be back and definitely request your area!“

“Best customer service ever. while there tonight, we had Ricky as our server, at first he seemed a little nervous with us, I'm not sure if he's new to the job, or had a not so good table before us, but he eventually warmed up to us, started joking with us, kept up on refills, checked in multiple times with us. towards the end of our meal, he asked if we wanted anything else, jokingly i said "a winning lottery ticket" as its very common to say when asked that. Ricky says "hold on a minute" grabs his wallet from his pocket, and hands me a winning scratch off lottery ticket. This is the first time ever with a long history of dining out that I have seen this happen. Ricky you are THE MAN, and if this review actually gets read by your management team, you deserve a raise!“

“We had a wonderful experience. Service was excellent and the entire staff went above and beyond when our motorcycle died in the parking lot. Not only did we have excellent service but they helped on a busy Saturday night get us back on the road! We recommend not only for the good food and atmosphere but also the staff!“

“One negative I have is when a customer orders something and it’s not done and when you say something to the employee they just the eyes they should make it right who wants to eat cold food“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hidden Gem by the Water! Beach House Pub is hands-down one of the best spots I’ve been to in a long time. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of laid-back beach vibes and cozy neighborhood charm. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive — they make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food? Outstanding. I had the fish tacos and they were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Great selection of craft beers and cocktails too — the kind of menu that keeps you coming back to try something new each time. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or meet up with friends for a casual night out, Beach House Pub nails it. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area — this place is a must-visit“

“We have been to Papa Boos many times, either just the 2 of us or with friends. We always enjoy the food, drinks, atmosphere, live music and friendly staff. Today, our server was Zoey, and she was SO friendly, attentive and had great drink recommendations based on my likes and dislikes! I presumed she was a seasoned server at Papa Boos, and was surprised that this was her first year at PB! As always, my husband and I had a wonderful afternoon at PB, and will most certainly return very soon! Cheers!!“

“Emmerson our server was fantastic! You all should clone her!“

“As a member of the Guernsey Valley Old Car Club, I visited the restaurant today and enjoyed my meal. My only complaint was that the music, (I grew up in a musical family), was too loud for us to have much of a conversation during our visit. I will still definitely come back again.“

“Today my family and I went for dinner, we are a family of four for reference. My family and I have been going to the BBQ place for a while but today something was off, our food-we ordered a family meal with a side of Mac and beans- instead of a family size for the sides they gave us a personal. My family and I split it four ways, let me just say; we didn’t get very much!!!“

“Such a wonderful place to hang out!! Food is great!! Atmosphere great!! Peaceful and so beautiful. Our waitress was so kind and very attentive!!“

“Everything was good. We had a large group. Restaurant was empty but still took a little longer than expected to get food and then I had to ask for our check. Pancakes are much smaller than they used to be, but that seems to be at all Bob Evans restaurants.“

“Thank you for treating us on Veterans day Good service & good food“

“just wanted to thank you ladies for the awesome Job that you do. thank you for the suggestions on the food it was definitely filling. thank you for a wonderful experience I know I had a great time and my brother, the same. thank you“