This restaurant has been recommended to me by several others but today is the first time I've…read morevisited! Upon arrival - I note there are two establishments (maybe more?) but for sure two dining options. I chose The Barn. There was a wait on arrival at 630p on a Wednesday evening. I was assigned a wait tag (mine was #49 pictured in the photos that I added). The wait was about 15-20 mins. The place is HUGE! They offer serving hours that are posted on the door. The staff greeted me and were friendly. An ample space was provided for waiting to be seated with many options to keep folks entertained by viewing the many antiques and interesting displays or by playing games and activities provided - as well as several long, benches and other seating offered for use during the wait. The food - well let's see how that goes - that will be the next part - this first part has all been just fine! And Now - the rest of the story! The food was awesome. I got baby back ribs (full rack) corn and home fries - plus chocolate cream pie (to go). I ordered unlimited soup, salad and bread bar - the chili was amazing and sweet with good meat and beans - perfect flavor and texture. The salad bar has ample selections including side salads and fruit options/fruit salad. Everything was outstanding - including the venue the atmosphere - the service/wait staff and the food was phenomenal! Come hungry - I couldn't eat it all!

Service was excellent. The waitress for our section was so…read morebusy but remained efficient with a smile! The salad bar was not really healthy as they now low fat dressing and something like craisins to add. The cornbread was amazing and the bread slices were homemade. The soup bar was not vegetarian friendly. My personal vegetable soup is much better however many people were partaking along the choices. The had chili but it would have been amazing to have a no meat option. Going on Father's day made for a longer wait, but sitting by the pond was very nice watching the fowl. The experience was great and we will return on a less busy day. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was rustic.

We stopped by for lunch on our way to Amish country because the pictures of the food seemed to have…read morelots of fresh ingredients and it sounded cute. It's a big restaurant off of a country road with plenty of parking. As of two weeks ago they were doing work on the highway that was kind of unpleasant with grated roads and lane closures but it looks like it will be done soon maybe.... Anyway, it's a large space with a gift shop and shabby chic decor that all appeared to be for sale since everything has a price tag on it even in the restaurant. The service was pleasant enough. The menu has fairly straightforward cafe like offerings of sandwiches and salads. I wanted something light so I opted for the cesar salad in spite of my reservations when it said tomatoes and olives were on it. Weird but whatever chicken, lettuce, croutons and cesar dressing still felt on brand so I went for it. This is not a cesar salad. It was a salad with balsamic dressing of some kind, toasted bread with the crust cut off and a cold chicken breast. And, it comes with bread but I was told they didn't have rye so I ended up with sourdough that was also not sourdough and the waitperson didn't bring it until I was mostly through eating my refrigerator cold chicken. Just, yikes. Additionally, I still don't know how there was rye for my sister's sandwich but I wasn't allowed to order it with my food. As for her lunch, the pastrami was fine but with a lackluster amount of meat. The French onion soup was the only thing that felt reasonable with quality and price. All in all, I think the snack bars or even grocery stores in the area/ Amish country appeared to have better offerings. I wouldn't recommend this place for lunch. The gift shop was cute and reasonably priced so maybe check it out for that but that's it.

Always delicious and beautiful setting for lunch. Crowded most of the time so make a reservation…read more The French onion soup is great

Best fish in Wayne county,excellent service, great coleslaw ,very clean.All you can eat fish is…read moreexcellent

Food, service, and price were great. It's a small place we found on accident and it was totally…read moreworth it. Hometown cooking and ambiance at it's best.

Used our "Amish Country Summer Package" which included dinner here…read more We got sat instantly right at 5:30, prime time. Karen greeted us right away and explained the deal to us. I got the full buffet & she got the salmon w/ sweet potato fries & salad bar. Drinks were included as well. Plus she brought wheat rolls. The hot buffet was limited but everything was always fresh & very tasty. I can't complain about any item. The salmon was pretty good as it had a nice crust on it. The sweet potato fries were perfect & the cinnamon butter was even better. Salad bar was really fresh & the local cheddar cheese was amazing. The cold prepared salads were a bit too wet but yummy. Only dessert item was jello. The full buffet w/ drink only cost $18! And Karen was the best server!

This is our go to Saturday ride to Amish Country. I can't believe this is my second week in a row…read more You get there and you add your name to the list and step back, or go outside and wait. It's packed but do not get impatient, they have this down to a science and you are usually called within 20-30 minutes or less. It depends on the line. The food is tasty, very delicious. The pies... yum o'lala. Clean, everyone is kind. Oh and the Amish families eat there, so you know it has to be good. Our guest ate from the Buffett, we eat from the menu.

The lodge was superior with well appointed rooms and hallways. The reception area was…read morewelcoming.But the highlight was the 2nd floor deck with a splendid view of the countryside....and a place to watch summer storms as they moved through. We walked around the town and surroundings..quiet and peaceful. The only disappointment was the adjacent restaurant...with uninspired and often fattening food. This was in contrast to the excellent breakfast at the lodging.

Went to the Ohio star theater and didn't want to fight the lines at the Amish buffet there in…read moreSugarcreek. Figured we'd give the Amish door a shot since AI generated this as a recommendation. It was $23 a person and another $4 for a coffee. The bill for 4 grownups with the buffet and 2 coffees was $108 on 7/11/26. The dinner buffet at 4pm was one 5 foot double sides buffet. The salad was the same. To put this in perspective, Yoders kitchen is 4 times that. The dessert options, with this paid full buffet dinner was graham cracker pudding or chocolate cookie pudding. The dinner options were breaded fried shrimp, chicken, meatballs, some sort of sausage or kielbasa and a shredded meat of some sort. That's it. That's it. I planned my mother in laws birthday out to the very last minute, to give her the best birthday celebration possible, and I felt so disappointed that this restaurant was so underwhelming.

AMISH KITCHEN COOKING…read more A big restaurant where you'll notice some Amish women working while wearing their traditional white head covering or bonnet. I visited Der Dutchman restaurant for the first time in Walnut Creek, Ohio in late July 2025 with 3 guy friends and 2 female friends. We drove down from Cleveland to visit sites in Amish Country (Millersburg and Berlin). We had just finished touring the Yoder Amish Homes property (over an hour tour in the heat) and after the fun tour we all were hungry for lunch. Der Dutchman came up on a Yelp search so we decided to visit. FOOD (see attached pics) -- Typical home cooking. Served buffet style. Reminds me of Hometown Buffet in Columbus but that restaurant doesn't exist anymore. The menu is large so you will definitely find something that you like. I got fried chicken, shredded beef, mashed potatoes, string green beans, and a side salad. I also got a second plate of food which I think was just another piece of chicken because guests can enjoy "all you can eat"; although, I didn't get too much food neither did I fill my plate up in my original serving. Plenty of options to choose from, including protein (chicken, fish, beef), salads, carbs (rice, mashed potatoes), and dessert. SERVICE -- friendly and efficient. The lunch time was busy but our waiter greeted us, brought water and bread rolls to our table and checked on our table during lunch. If you're visiting Amish country for the day like my friends and I did, then stop by Der Dutchman. It's a well talked about hometown favourite. All 6 of us enjoyed our time. Bon Appetite! **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 158/250 total reviews in 2026 - 999 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 12 July 2026

It's been two years since I've been to Walnut Creek Der Dutchman…read more Wife and I had dinner there on June 1st. We asked for a window seat view and was easily granted that at 4pm. We chose to order off the menu instead of the buffet because we chose for better dinning. Salad and bread came to the table and was delish! As we enjoyed, we overheard the table behind us complain about lukewarm chicken. Kind of disappointing to overhear but we figured it came from the buffet. Our dinners took a while to come out so we assumed ours would be just fine. WRONG! I ordered three-piece dark meat, and it was lukewarm and very dry, like it sat under a heat lamp for some odd reason. My wife ordered three-piece white meat and found it extremely dried out and the skin was very dark almost burned like it stayed too long in the oven. I don't understand what is going on in the kitchen, but this is NOT the Der Dutchman that we've known in the past. It was always a pleasure to enjoy home cooked meals there. I'm very sorry to give such a bad review on a place we've loved to eat at but I believe knowledge is power and Der Dutchman should be looking at these two issues with summer travel upon them.

Another excellent meal here…read more Consistent and dependable - great hours and friendly service with value pricing that meets my expectations time after time. I enjoyed my dessert first - as an appetizer - which I like to do from to time. The place was clean and well maintained and the food was tasty! They even brewed a fresh pot of coffee for me!

Everything here is good, maintains a high standard on salad and soup bar, staff is always top…read morenotch, clean place. One day I'll get there early enough for the meatloaf lol

Hidden gem.. Don't drive past this thinking 'wow that place…read morelooks too fancy'. Its not! The Note is a combination space and perfect for evening and weekend hangouts. Outside- cheap eats and delicious cocktails with cornhole and fire tables. Indoors- the reservation only cocktail place. Hotdogs are $6.50 and a tremendous value! My Carolina dog was piled with so many bacon bits it was nearly too salty. Nearly. That made it Perfect. Price plus food makes this an amazing addition to our regular stops when we come to visit my parents.

Came to the Note in downtown Lexington today! Best food within 50 miles. Amazing service, cozy…read moreambiance, and excellent service!

Absolutely fabulous. Best Wings I have had in a long time. I got the Wagyu Beef but I substituted…read morethe Rissotto for the penne pasta. Really really good. My wife had the Shrimp Picata, very generous portion of shrimp and pasta done perfectly.

Greeted immediately and shown to a table. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Nice food menu…read moreand beer, wine and mixed drinks too. My dining companion ordered an Evelyn sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich came with a mixed berries sauce on the side. The sweet potato fries came with a creamy honey type sauce. My dining companion said everything was very good. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and fries . It was excellent. The restaurant is well lit and has tasteful but not excessive decor. Lots of booths and tables. If you're passing through Wooster OH and your tummy is saying feed me, give this place a try.