Comfort Food Restaurants near Lebanon, OH

“Stopped at Bob Evans, Lebanon, Ohio for lunch 2 days in a row. Had the same server, Elizabeth, both days, she is excellent. Very nice and does a great job. Food at Bob's is always good.“

“Ladder 41 is the food available if you order at their counter inside the Lebanon brewing co. Seat yourself. Drinks are ordered separately at the bar. You clear your own table, food trays, and glasses. Water is self-serve from a water bottle-style water fountain by the door. Food was good and quick. Signs everywhere say that kids have to sit at the table wit parents at all times, but there’s a giant connect four, so I wasn’t sure if they were allowed to get up and use it or if that was just there to tease them.“

“I am admittedly not easily impressed, but my son and I had a great experience all around tonight for a quick bite. From the greeting when we walked in, our server Matthew and the food everything was spot on. Tables were being cleaned as people left, the bartenders were wiping down the station, the food came out hot and cooked properly, the employees having a genuine smile. I can honestly say that it was a better experience than I have had at some of the most high end expensive restaurants in Cincinnati. Keep up the great work! Thank you we will definitely be back.“

“Yes, this is a chain and I am not fond of chain restaurants however this one became a very special place for me and my hubby and an elderly friend who invited us to dinner there every Friday afternoon for months and months. This became an exceptional place: food was delicious, service was delightful, the dedication of our friend to sharing dinner together was precious.“

“It has been a while since I have been in here! Lots of history with Sam the Monkey! Have to look that up! Service was good. Tyler was upbeat and on it! Had an appetizer and it was decent. Drinks were good and cold! Prices are just ok. Not sure if they had a happy hour. They have a nice view of the Little Miami. Will be back to try food and see how it is.“

“I love the old fashioned decor of this place. It feels like home here. Our server, Jess, is very sweet. She made sure that the order was correct before putting it in. When she brought the food out, she made sure we were pleased with what we saw. The smokehouse burger is perfect; everything about it hit the spot just right.

1/22/2026–This place is busy for lunch. I have yet to see anyone clean off any table. I got the double stack cheeseburger. The burger and fries have hit the spot. My boyfriend got a chicken sandwich, which was not the way he had ordered it. The cook put things that were supposed to be on it which he did not want on it. Our server, Leah, is acting like she doesn’t want to be here. She hasn’t came to check on us after we got our food. I do understand that the staff is busy but that doesn’t mean she can’t ask if we were good or if our food is good.“

“The food was very good. The breakfast was ample.
And was a great country style breakfast.I believe I had a corned beef tash bowl.And it was terrific and the service was better than I would have expected people were smiling and friendly and it was a family place“