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Head To This Timeless Ohio Diner For A Mouthwatering Cheeseburger That Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If cheeseburgers could have fan clubs, the one at Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe, Ohio would have a waiting list for membership and a newsletter that people actually read. This timeless diner has been doing things right for over 80 years, and the cheeseburger it produces is the kind of thing that inspires genuine loyalty in people who are not generally the loyal type.

Chillicothe, OH · 8d

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The Fried Fish At This Ohio Hole-In-The-Wall Seafood Joint Is Worth The Drive

Nobody ever looked at a map of Ohio and thought “that’s where I’ll find the seafood of my dreams,” but Frank’s Fish and Seafood Market in Columbus is about to make you rethink everything. Consider this your official invitation to update your mental map of...

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The Coconut Mama

The 3 most beloved West Virginia restaurants that just closed forever

West Virginia diners have already watched two longtime restaurants close this year, and the losses did not stop there. In just over a month, a Morgantown café, a Huntington bar-and-grill…

Morgantown, WV · 3h

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6 Restaurant Chains Closing Ohio Locations in 2026

Torchy’s Tacos closed its last two Columbus restaurants in February. Ohioans have watched familiar names go dark all year. Here are the restaurant chains closing Ohio locations in 2026, with the dates and the cities. 1. Smokey Bones. Smokey Bones, the nearly 30-year-old barbecue chain, closed all of its...

Ohio · 10h

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This Ohio Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

If you’ve been driving past Logan, Ohio, without stopping at the Olde Dutch Restaurant, then you’ve been making a very costly mistake, and it’s time to correct that immediately. This place has a buffet that locals talk about in hushed, reverent tones, the way people discuss a...

Logan, OH · 8d

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Mexican-fusion chain to expand across the region

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. (WSAZ) - An award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant chain is expanding across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Bubbakoo’s Burritos says it has signed a three-unit franchise development agreement to open new restaurants in Portsmouth, Ohio; Ashland, Kentucky; and Barboursville, West Virginia. The first restaurant is planned for 2133 11th...

Portsmouth, OH · 1d

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This Under-The-Radar Ohio Eatery Makes Corned Beef Hash That’ll Have You Coming Back

There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there’s Sunny Street Café in Columbus, Ohio, a place that gets into your head and stays there, mostly because of the corned beef hash. Once you’ve had it, the idea of a Saturday morning without it starts to...

Columbus, OH · 2d

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Jake Paul-backed restaurant and sports bar opens first Columbus location

A California-based restaurant is bringing its signature Smashburgers to Ohio. Dog Haus is opening its first Ohio location Friday, Nov. 13, at 1576 N. High St. Founded by longtime friends Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz, and André Vener, in 2010 the brand got its start in Pasadena, Calif., and has since grown to 50+ locations across the U.S. In 2024, Dog Haus welcomed Ohio-native YouTuber Jake Paul as a franchisee and board member.

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Tasting Table

6 Arby's Sides, Ranked Worst To Best

We all know Arby's has the meats, but when it comes to its sides, the chain is dishing out much more than just curly fries. Let's put them to the taste test.

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Columbus, Ohio Locals Keep Coming Back To This Family-Run Deli, Open Since 1960, For Toasted Subs And Lasagna

Some restaurants chase trends. This one has spent more than six decades ignoring them, and Columbus keeps showing up anyway. On a busy stretch of road in the city’s north end sits a family-run deli that opened in 1960, back when a toasted sub was considered a fine reason to leave the house. People who moved away decades ago still plan stops here when they come back to town.

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8 Historic Ohio Pizzerias Still Serving Pizza Made With Family Recipes

What makes someone return to the same pizzeria for fifty years? I suspect the answer has just as much to do with family traditions as it does with the pizza itself. Ohio has several longtime pizzerias with stories worth hearing. One started in a home kitchen, while another began in a garage before becoming a local favorite.

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8 Historic Ohio Restaurants Going All Out For The Holiday Season

Would you book a restaurant just to see its Christmas decorations? I usually care more about what’s on the menu, but a few historic places in Ohio might convince me to reconsider my priorities. And December is a particularly good time to discover them. Imagine enjoying dinner beside a...

Ohio · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

Longtime Columbus Italian restaurant listed for sale as owner searches for successor

A longtime Italian restaurant in northeast Columbus has been listed for sale as its owner searches for a successor to take over the business.

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Sauerkraut Balls And Schnitzel Keep Drawing Crowds To These 6 German Restaurants In Ohio

Ohio has a serious soft spot for German food, and the sauerkraut ball might be the best proof. These crispy, golden bites are an Ohio favorite you rarely see on menus anywhere else. Pair them with a crunchy schnitzel and you have a meal that has kept families coming back...

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These 12 Ohio Restaurants Could Save Your Thanksgiving Dinner Plans

One Ohio Thanksgiving option comes with fried chicken passed around the table inside a schoolhouse from the 1860s. Another sits across the street from a petting zoo. I love that the holiday rescue squad is this weird and wonderful. The variety keeps going. One downtown hotel dining room serves food...

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NBC4 Columbus

National burger, hot dog chain opens near campus with festivities

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dog Haus is opening near campus Friday, launching the fast-casual food and bar spot with two days of festivities. Dog Haus is a national chain that serves burgers, hot dogs, brats and beers opening at 1476 N. High St. Its two-day opening celebration includes giveaways, appearances with former Buckeyes, a live […]

Columbus, OH · 4h

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Gilligan Co. Rolls Out Online Ordering

The chain has introduced the offering at all of its Ohio locations. Gilligan Co., which does business in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio under the GOCO banner, has announced a new collaboration with Lula Commerce to roll out online ordering across its Ohio network. Gilligan Co., which was started by Patrick...

Columbus, OH · 1h

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Bibibop construction to finish in two months

Bibibop Asian Grill is opening an Athens location at 40 S. Court St. GreenHeart Construction Group anticipates finishing construction in one to two months. Bibibop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves customizable and healthy Asian cuisine. “We serve real, unprocessed, high-quality food because we believe that well-being can start...

Athens, OH · 1d

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