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    Chef Shack

    4.3 (59 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Jacob S.

    Stopped in on a Sunday after being on the lake. Attached to the brewery, its a nice spot to hang out. I will say that seating was very limited inside, but a small patio outside made up for it. Go to the counter and order, they will give you a buzz when your food is ready. We found out that there is a different menu on Sundays so the items we wanted were not available. We tried the pretzel bites, they were good, pretty standard really. I have the Shack Burger and Fries. both were great. The burger was a smash variety, great toppings and a special sauce really complemented this burger well. The fries were hand cut and had good flavor, I personally would have liked them a bit crisper, but that's a not the style they were presenting. overall, I'd go back and try their regular menu.

    David J.

    Chef Shack is located inside Buckeye Lake Brewery. Walk up to the counter and order, you'll be given a buzzer for when your order is ready to pick up. I ordered chicken wings (hot) they were deep-fried and un-breaded. The sauce lacked flavor. Ordered the NY Style Hotdog. The hotdog was perfect and all-beef. Mustard and Kurt were nothing special, poppyseed bun was ok. Pretzel bites! Winning. Everything you want from a pretzel bit.

    Shack Dog and "Fried Pickles"-- pickle spears and mustard wrapped in salami and a wonton then deep fried!
    Kalah Rae F.

    This review has been a long time in the making. When Chef Shack opened, I was thrilled to have a new food spot in the Buckeye Lake area-- there really isn't enough out here. As a regular at the Buckeye Lake Brewery, which Check Shack is attached to, it seemed like a clutch new option. Now I'll tell you that this review is going to get worse before it gets better. The first time we ate it, my dining partner got food poisoning from the fish n chips. The next time we dared to venture, about a year later, another dining partner got sick from: you guessed it, the fish n chips. After that, I didn't go to Chef Shack again until the beginning of this year out of fear and principle (yes, the options are so sparse that eventually I thought "3rd times a charm, right?"). Well, the 3rd time was a charm. and so was the 4th and 5th. The fries are killer, burgers are solid, and my personal favorite is the fried pickle. This is unlike any other fried pickle you have had-- it's a pickle spear smeared with cream cheese, drizzled in mustard, and wrapped in salami, and then all of that is stuffed inside of a wonton and deep fried-- so it looks like a XL egg roll, but tastes like fried Italian sandwich heaven. I also love their coney dogs! As embarrassing as it is to admit that I love any hotdog, as an Ohio native and Cinci-born Skyline chili aficionado, I'm shouting it to the Yelp hills for all my fellow coney-lovers. To be honest, if it weren't for the first 2 awful experiences, it would be a 5 star review. Just skip the fish n chips.

    The Cajun Jerk Dry Rub wing were pretty good.
    Michael N.

    I came to this place with the family on the way to see the lights on the raceway. I didn't know what to expect because this spot has way below the number of reviews that I typically will give a restaurant a chance (usually, I have to see 150+ reviews no less). Before walking into the establishment, you are greeted with the sign on the door telling you to wear your mask before entering. Once inside, you notice the cleanliness of the restaurant. The counter worker was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. She helped me decide what I was going to have for my meal. I got the shack burger, fries, the nachos, and the wings. The burger was good. The thing that I enjoyed about it was that you could taste the freshness; it could have used a tad bit more seasoning. Otherwise, the burger was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was excellent. The fries, who can go wrong with fresh-cut fries? They are the best. We rather enjoyed these and cleaned the plate of them. The nachos with chicken were okay. I love the visual of it. Once again, everything was visibly fresh and colorful. My only request would be to season the chicken (that's the protein I choose, you have options) a little bit more. Now time for the wings. These things were freaking fantastic (if you haven't noticed, this is my catchphrase). I got the jerk flavored wings, and I must say that it was not overwhelming. The heat level of the jerk seasoning is relatively low, but all the jerk taste is there, and it's seasoned just perfectly. I love some great wings, and yes, I would definitely drive 28 mins away from Gahanna just to grab some from here.

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    Suzie A.

    I ordered fish tacos but the tortillas were cold. My son ate a double shake burger and he said it tasted like a whopper. My husband ordered fish and chips and enjoyed it.

    (6/25/2019)
    Gwen W.

    Chef Shack shares a wall and some open seating with Buckeye Lake Brewery. However, technically they have their own space and do in fact have their own kitchen on their side. Tried their homemade crab cakes with a side salad. Their salads are pretty big. Everything is served in the silver foil circle containers. The salad filled that entire area. Fresh tomatoes and cheese topped it. I was impressed with the crab cakes. Pretty meaty and good flavor. The seasoning(s) used complemented well. These are made fresh the morning of, and you could tell - no freezer taste. I got one of their chocolate turtle brownies to take home for dessert (apparently also made in-house). It was pretty sweet, I only ate a few bites. I'll just stick with a protein and veggies for now. Service was fast and friendly. I'm not around Buckeye Lake very often, but I'll keep Chef Shack in mind for the foreseeable future.

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    5 months ago

    Favorite hang and attached to the Buckeye Lake Brewery. Always the best service and great food.

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    Great food and great prices! Added bonus of having the buckeye lake brewery attached. We are regulars here

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    Excellent food! It pairs greatly when grabbing a beer at the brewery. Burgers, tacos, sides are all top notch.

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    This is one of my favorite local places. The good is constantly good and it's concept is nice. Chill vibe.

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    Cannot go wrong with a single thing here. Everything I've tried so far is delicious, recommend the shack burger or the wings!

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    2 years ago

    Best wings and service in Buckeye Lake! Kevin and Jennifer are the absolute BEST! Family friendly favorite!

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    We love the Chef Shack. Great friendly service and the always have a great variety of selections

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