50 Best American Restaurants in Toledo

“We went today for our first time for the Sunday brunch special and oh. my. goodness. They had everything you could want. Breakfast included quiche, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, kielbasa and eggs. Also pancakes and Belgian waffles. Brunch had homemade mac n cheesecake which was some of the best ive ever had. Turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, prime rib, ham. I mean i was literally in heaven. But the star of the show was definitely the turkey and the mac n cheese. Absolutely amazing. This is our new spot forsure ❤️“

“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!“

“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.“

“Good food, great atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, and reasonable on the wallet!“

“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.❤️“

“Best food and service ever.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“I never do 5 stars. I usually do 4 because in my opinion every business has room for improvement. However, this restaurant has my full attention. It is so good and at a reasonable price. I cant afford it everyday but I literally crave it everyday. I love their egg, cheese and sausage on wheat toast with jelly.“

“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.“

“We had a party of 16 today for our holiday lunch and everything was excellent! Everyone ate all of their food. The atmosphere was nice. The table was set up so we could easily converse with each other, and that can be difficult with a large party. I have always enjoyed the garbage salad and it did not disappoint. Will continue to be a customer!“

“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“

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

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

“Great food and great service“

“Their personal chicken bacon ranch pizza is probably the best chicken bacon ranch pizza I've tasted in years that is what I am having today you normally I get one of their amazing baskets the customer service is beyond words definitely keeps me a regular customer but this pizza is a must buy“

“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.“

“New Year’s Eve started with a bit of confusion regarding my reservation, but after speaking with David, the Food & Beverage Manager, everything was handled extremely well. He was very helpful, listened to our concerns, and made sure they were addressed promptly. His team was excellent, the food was great, and the service was outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful New Year’s Eve“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“good prices wonderful 🍕 wonderful service“

“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)“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Awesome place to go and relax! I ordered the kids meal( Because it has the best value by far and you get free ice cream!), and it was phenomenal to say the least. The service was top notch all of the waitresses and waiters were very helpful. Can't wait to go back and eat there again!“

“We popped in for a quick drink after a family event and the service was quick and friendly!!“

“Good food, good drinks, and great atmosphere“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our first time to Final Cut. We were greeted at the door by the hostess. Seated but we moved because we preferred the booths. Very comfy and cozy. Food was fabulous lobster tails filet with baked potato Brussel sprouts lobster bisque rolls/butter and comp appetizer and dessert for our 40th Anniversary. A bit pricey but service was awesome 5 ⭐️ and food was 5 ⭐️ We would return.“

“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!“

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

“we had such a good time! the staff was incredible and made us all feel so welcome!“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere.“

“Friendly host, walked in with a party of 8 on a busy night before an event ( #TSO ) at Huntington Center. Was told that the wait could be 30 minutes or more but saw a couple of employees clearing a table and were seated within 10 minutes. Waitress was on the spot within minutes taking our drink orders. An assortment of food was ordered and all brought together with just a short wait. Burgers, sides and all were very good. I had the fish and chips (fries) with a small serving of coleslaw which was cooked perfectly.
Modern industrial atmosphere. Very enjoyable. $42 for 2 in a nice sit down restaurant downtown felt VERY reasonable.“

“Chilli dogs all the way with cheese 🧀, fries and onion rings“