50 Best American Restaurants near Sylvania

“Jade is so hot i request her everytime. Even if the food is mid jade makes it hotter with her hotness. I wish I could see jade everytime I come here, I am a regular and they don’t schedule her enough!! Get this girl behind the bar! 🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩“

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

“I always feel welcomed at the Sodbuster and it’s always a great time. Bobby May’s Sunday jam from 6-9 is fun and you never know who will stop by. I love it! ❤️“

“Whatever you order is going to be cooked within an inch of its life, courtesy of Chef Torch. It's still better than average, but just barely. The service is much better than average, with a wait staff who know what they're doing. The atmosphere could be better, but it's generally reasonably quiet with adult customers. I'd recommend the Sylvania Diner to anyone.“

“Wish I could do 3.5. Food was fine, but don’t expect anything for free as just good service. Was charged $4 for extra veggies for our wings. Seems a bit insane of an up charge, especially if you don’t warn people. Other than that, great.“

“Did you know that Myway Bistro caters? They did assorted sandwiches and wraps, chips, mac & cheese, chicken chunks, veggies, pita and hummus. Our guests loved the food. Myway Bistro raised our party up a notch! easy to work with, budget-friendly, and delicious food.“

“Have visited the Seafood since the late 50’s!! It is the best ever! Good service, good food,just a restaurant that never fails to deliver! Introduced our adult children,our visit last Saturday, 2 ordered Perch dinner, one ordered Ahi Tuna!!!PERFECT“

“After reporting my issue, Ben Sevilla, the Head Coach in Charge of JAlexanders sent me a very kind and understanding email.
I give 5 stars to Mr. Sevilla for following up with me in a very timely manner and appreciate his attention to what happened.“

“After several of our acquaintances committed on the quality of the food (ie home cooking) at the Briarfield we thought we give it a try! Arrived around noon, and place was almost full. Pleasant atmosphere, clean and sanitary. Menu had an extremely large selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Next time I’ll capture and post menu. They had specials posted (ss pictures). We had bacon, eggs, toast and home fries and a Farmers Omelet with hash browns. Both were excellent , note farmers omelet comes with sausage gravy mine was pictured without. Scrumptious food and pleasant wait staff, conveniently located on Briarfield Blvd near I-475.“

“Best food and service ever.“

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

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

“I’ve come here several times and I absolutely love the atmosphere and the energy that is here! I’ve had the absolute privilege of having wonderful servers and bartenders such as Brittany, Sierra, and Alyssa and they have been extremely warm and welcoming. I will definitely come back when I can!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“nice place good.food and delicious and friendly staff my first time there and I will be back“

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

“Great food and great service“

“I must say that I love our Big Boy sandwiches at the Maureen, ohio location. In Ohio, we have tartar sauce on our Big boys and they are so good! If you go to a Big boy in Michigan be warned, it won't be the same, because they don't use tartar sauce and it's not even close to as good as our Big boy. I'd eat Big boy burgers every day if I could!“

“We visited on a Monday in mid-April 2025 for lunch.

This was a typical zoo restaurant. It's a grab and go. There are prepared foods on the side, both hot and cold. There are customizable stuff behind the counter and made to order. Expect it to be overpriced.

The loaded mac and cheese wasn't bad. The young lady behind the counter was making it for us when an older man (who I assume to be a manager) walked by and told her she was putting TOO much toppings in the mac and cheese so she stopped mid scoop with the bacon.

We got chicken tenders and fries which were both fine. We also got the prepared cobb salad. The lettuce on top looked fine but once we opened it and dug deeper, the lettuce were the harder and thicker stalks and more discolored. We still ate it because we were hungry but it did not look super fresh or maybe the salad sat too long in the back before packing it.

We also got the chocolate pudding and the jello. We all agreed the gummy worms in the chocolate pudding had a weird taste and off putting. The texture was also strange and unfortunately a lot of the flavor had leached into the pudding. The jello however was fine and those gummies were normal.

Condiments you grab on your own, self serve.

Cashier was nice and asked if we had membership, which we did and gave us the additional discount. It's nice when they ask because I forget sometimes with all the craziness going on.

The restaurant it self wasn't packed but there were 4 or 5 other groups in there with us. The place also was very clean and new looking. Not sure when this placed opened or renovated but it was very clean and modern. There are no tables to eat inside so we went outside to find a seat. There were no tables in the Kid's play place or neighborhood area so we walked around to where the hippo statues were to eat.

Even though the zoo website says no outside food, we were never searched and I swear almost EVERYONE we saw at the picnic tables had brought food in. Maybe it was locals who knew vs tourist. You can always leave and eat food in your car but it's just so inconvenient.“

“Smucker’s Restaurant has been a Toledo staple for years. They’re known for their incredible made-from-scratch food, and their pies are truly the best around. The employees are always so sweet and welcoming, and you can tell how loyal their customers are. If you’ve never tried their homemade pies, you’re definitely missing out!“

“We’ve visited a few times now and have always had a great experience. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is friendly and attentive. It’s become one of our favorite places to dine.“

“awesome bartenders especially Carissa!!! The pizza is over the top.“

“Excellent food and great drinks! Taylor was our server. She was very friendly & attentive. Highly recommend!“

“We've been here over 30 times , party of 8 , got seated quickly . Server was on point ( Olivia ) Food was fair , but it was extremely busy . Management was more than gracious with two of the meals . Nice experience !“

“It’s a great place to watch college football games“

“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.“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed this breakfast place! They have a wide selection of savory and sweet breakfast options - omelettes, waffles, pancakes, specialty/seasonal drinks but I think their savory options fare better. Remember to reserve online (especially if it's a big party)“

“We went for dinner. I had the broasted chicken and my wife had the jalapeno burger. Both were excellent! The server was amazing. She showed us another couples country skillet and country fried steak that looked delicious. She even brought us a sample of their freshly made chicken noodle soup, which was as hood as any I've ever had. I could imagine it being perfect if I had a cold, or as a side with a meal. She also recommended the deep fried mushrooms, which we really liked. She told us the were fresh mushrooms, battered just before being deep fried. Finally, we took home a couple pieces of cherry pie and half of both our meals for a second meal the next day and a sweet dessert. We highly recommend Brendas, and are planning to go for breakfast this morning. We were so impressed with the bubbly, kind and perfect service that we left a $20 tip. Well worth the experience! Give them a try if your looking for a cozy homey place to relax and enjoy a meal. This is the longest review I have ever left, and I try to be impartial. It's well worth the short drive to Lewis and Samaria roads. Enjoy!“

“I prefer the Shortys of about 7 years ago. I like the current, but it just doesn't hit the same. Also, I feel now that it's over priced for what you get in regards of quality and quantity. Our waitress was amazing though! Always great service and atmosphere.“

“I just had them for the first time and it was incredible! Even the mashed potatoes were good, which, in my opinion, can't be said about ordinary takeout. This chicken tastes just like the kind I used to get at a place that closed called, "Woody's Just Chicken." I remember trying to order one day after work only to find that they closed permanently and I was really sad. Anyways, whether or not these are the same people, the food here is incredible. Thank you!“

“Kristen’s service is unmatched, she’s incredibly friendly and very attentive. I had the chef salad and it was amazing and fresh.“

“Back in 2019, I worked at The Toledo Yacht Club, and Saba's was located inside. Their food is absolutely amazing, reasonably priced, and the service is above and beyond. We've celebrated Wedding dinner, Father's Day, Birthday, and even Valentines Day with them. They literally are the Royalty of Toledo Restaurants. Try them today, you will not be disappointed“

“The chicken chunks are the best in town! Their salad are delicious- lots of greens including some spinach and the toppings are always sooo fresh. Their fried pickles and hummus apps are great too. Servers are always nice and quick. Good family restaurant/ bar too.“

“Wanted pizza and places were closed already except them. Unfortunately they didn't have black olives for my pizza like I wanted. BUT finding out one of my favorite food places exists still and some of its food. I have not had Olga snackers in YEARS and this made up for everything. Thank you for the lemonades as well.“

“A great place to eat and enjoy family and friends.
My mom is 91 and it's her favorite restaurant.
I love the rustic atmosphere, the large roaring fireplace and I can never walk through the store without shopping.
Keep up the good work.“

“Food is almost always on point! Service is great! Personally I wish it was not so loud. The music is so loud that you aren’t able to hold a conversation with the family/friends you are sitting with. For the most part, that’s the only bad thing I can say. I wish they would turn down the music!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️“

“Great burgers. My go to place. Perfect everytime.“

“Great customer service, all of the employees were very friendly, patient, and personable. The wait time is always reasonable and the food is always delicious. My order has always been correct (keep it up!) I don’t know if it’s because I was in the passenger seat but it seemed like there were some technical difficulties with the drive thru, something that could be improved. I also think the patties could have been less flat, but overall still really good!!“

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

“good seafood, friendly service. Excellent cheddar biscuits“

“looking for a last minute place to eat, came across here, we stopped in and tried it. it was excellent. huge portions delicious breakfast. saved the day!“

“I love this place, the food, the atmosphere and how they treat and stand up for their customers and employees! I cannot say enough about them!“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere.“

“Had breakfast there. It was delicious. Waitresses were very nice too. I will go back.“

“food was horrible. service sucked. took 15 min to get a drink. food came out sporadically. there were 7 servers and about 10 tables.“