50 Best American Restaurants near Sylvania

“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“

“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“

“My fiancé and I have never been to Smokey’s up until today and honestly I’m glad we went the food was great the service was fast and our server Burton was truly the nicest and very patient with us. Definitely worth going back.“

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

“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.“

“Have visited Briarfield cafe, more than once, very reasonable prices and daily specials. Nice atmosphere and always a clean place to eat, staff is very nice. Wide menu variety for all times of the day. Hot roast beef sandwich platter is very good, burgers are very good, love their French fries. Always have a good meal at Briarfield cafe, they also have all you can eat fish on Fridays.“

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

“Best food and service ever.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Never have been that was my first time service was great food was wonderful would have given it a five-star review however some items were forgotten and we had to go back up front and get them however other than that definitely where you want to eat lunch“

“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.“

“Great food and great service“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great food, great staff, great time!“

“The food was amazing and the portions were very sizable. My family and I will return soon.“

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

“Excellent food, and the service is great. Our waiter Rob was so nice and friendly. It was just wonderful. I highly recommend it.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Fantastic croutons. We loved our burger and Caesar salad. ⭐️ great experience at time of pick up.“

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

“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!“

“We went to Shorty's after having issues at another restaurant. Shorty's really took care of us, both in terms of service and food quality. I had a half rack of ribs, and they were quite tasty without needing additional sauce. My wife had a pork stuffed potato, and it was quite satisfying, as well. It had the right balance of potato to toppings. We've been to Shorty's a few times now, and they have always done a good job.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Parking: What's to say.. never have an issue with parking

Kid-friendliness: Great atmosphere for all ages. And kids' meals. Not to mention the portion sizes. Idk how many times I have taken a To go box. I always leave stuffed and satisfied. ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and helpful employees. Everyone is one in the establishment.“

“The service let us down on this visit. We arrived for dinner at 7:30 p.m. It took longer than usual for our server to present herself, and then to bring our drinks to the table. I ordered the sharable Biscuit Beignets, and somehow, I think they got added to our order as Fried Okra. By the time I got them, they were for dessert! I'm not sure it was a misunderstanding or not, but my order for an unsweet tea was delivered as a sweet tea. That happens. No biggy. Yet, it took far too long for the replacement to be at my table. My wife asked for some additional ranch for her salad, and by the time it came out it was time to go. I have no complaints about the food. I love the Maple Bacon Chicken dinner. I love that plate! My wife had meatloaf, and all the food met our expectations. This restaurant has some issues in the service sector.“

“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!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️“

“We came in after an excellent concert last night! We saw the band hairball and they were fantastic and!! And and Kayla was our server. She took our drink orders and almost immediately brought us my coffee and my wife's water, Mitch took our order again. Almost immediately brought us out our order. The service was incredibly fast and here's the kicker the whole time. Even though it was breakfast on a Saturday morning and Kayla was the only server in the building at the time. You would never have guessed that she was on top of it! I don't think we've ever had a a bad experience at a first watch, so not only do I recommend this first watch. Specifically, I recommend anytime you're out of town and if you find a first watch you know you could be safe going there for breakfast, brunch or lunch.“

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

“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.“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere.“

“We had a large party so we purchased the ‘cater’ type deal. It was awesome. Lots of sandwich options and sides. Our waitress, Traci, was great. She did an awesome job of making sure our kids were well taken care of as well as the rest of us. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere and an awesome staff.“