Quaint historic warehouse venue. Attended a Bridal shower there. The food was delicious. A buffet…read moreof assorted sandwiches, spinach salad, fruit salad, vegetable tray with dip and deserts. Full bar and the variety of mimosas set out were absolutely delicious. They also have children's plates. The younger ones got nuggets and fries. Perfect combination for a special afternoon celebration. Very relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. It's easy to get to and there is off street parking.

My high school had an alumni brunch here. Beautiful old building, in a residential neighborhood so…read morethere's not much hunting going on here anymore. The food was very good- the usual brunch buffet spread of breakfast items, bagels and lox, pastries, etc. Sweetie even got me to eat some of the fruit and veggies. Service was excellent. The facilities worked perfectly for a mid-sized party, with a large room for the food and tables, a bar alcove, comfy sitting rooms, etc. It would be a great place for a wedding and/or reception or a large family reunion.

We just attended a wedding reception here and it was a great venue. It's an interesting place to…read moremingle and the servers were very attentive in keeping the drinks (and good times) flowing. There isn't a big open dining room, so tables for the dinner were split in two rooms plus outside on the patio (with a big tent). The food was excellent as well, which isn't always the case with banquet food. I have no idea what the status is about if this is a members only club or what it takes (or who you have to know) to host an event here, but from a guest's perspective this is a five star experience.

We had an appointment with them to tour the facility at 7pm but no one ever showed up. The lights…read morewere off and doors were locked. They even called and confirmed at 3 that day. Frustrating that they wasted our time.

We had a family and friends reception for the married couple ( my son) and daughter in law who had…read morea destination wedding. This facility was a great choice for our families and friends to continue the celebration The hall is spacious, air conditioned, great layout and room to spread. The back glass wall in the hall over looks a rather large farm pond and lots of greenery which added to the uniqueness. Food provided by Premier Catering and was well received and liked. Friends and family are still talking about how nice and how much fun they had. The hall is centrally located and easy to get to...right off SR 795 & I-75 highways... Across the cornfields and the Bass Pro store in Rossford. A large white building with Blue Metal roof. We had about 135 guests in July and it was a beautiful sunset setting later that evening! Hall rental allows you to purchase and bring in your own beer/wine & liquor which helped the budget, plus hall rental included two bartenders and security. Can't say anything negative---it was an all around POSITIVE EXPERIENCE and I highly recommend this facility. July 2016 kbd

Tucked away in the back 40 off Monroe Street you will find this event center. Shorty' Back Forty is…read morea Mancy Family owned business. Famous for having the best of what they do in the restaurant business. Complete event center with catering, bar , entertainment, outside area with a bar. Parking is shared with a number of other businesses in the area. I did not have a problem in finding a parking spot. 130 people were at this 50th reunion. The hall accommodated them in a cozy but roomy space, utilizing the outside area as well. It was a cash bar, you could run a tab as I did. The food was excellent. They did have a staging area for a band or DJ. Everything went smoothly, Shorty's Back Forty exceeded my expectations.

Carly is the sweetest local business owner! She genuinely cares about your needs and although…read moreprofessional, she also makes it feel like you are speaking to a good friend! Her venue space is BEAUTIFUL and the location is absolutely perfect, especially for the locals!

Things to do along I-75 N/S to and from the Detroit area (2 of 2)…read more I had to slow down the clock and spend a little time here. The real destination was Detroit. That said, I had coffee at one place, ate a meat loaf lunch at another, pawed the car windows and did some test sitting at a few dealerships, drove around the University of Toledo campus (which I didn't know is a very good school for STEM disciplines), and put the cherry on top of these few hours by visiting the Toledo Botanical Garden. I walked the garden and took photos. It was warm and humid, so I didn't really relax and sit a spell. Like many public gardens, the Toledo Botanical Garden, out toward the western end of the city, mixes up formal garden spaces with European cues and more organic spaces, meaning they are natural in affect and display very little rigid planning. I was fairly amazed how, as you moved along, these different vistas came into view. Everything was cohesively put together and you could enjoy the different environments they've curated for you. The Toledo Botanical Garden is part of the city metro park system, which I learned from other reviews. Thus, being under this umbrella might mean that the park is free of charge ... and it is! For this aspect and for delivering more than I had expected, having pulled it from a "top things to do" list, I believe the Toledo Botanical Garden handily earns 5 stars.

A great place to come to get away from city spaces. Plenty of routes to walk around and take in the…read moregardens, sculptures, and art. There are some events that go on here in the evening, so would love to come back and experience one of those. Also, looks like you can take art classes here!

environment, warm menu unique…read morefood acceptable i have one complaint; its the rootbeer scam they run. they serve you a tiny glass primarily filled with ice and a splash of their "home made root beer" for 5 dollars. during the time of this review gas is 4.50 a gallon. their root beer per fluid ounce cost more. unreal. 6/10 honest review

My wife and I decided to get married in six weeks and surprise our guests with it. The Oliver House…read morewas our first choice in our venue and they had our date open. It was like it was meant to be. Everyone found out the surprise accidently a week prior to the wedding thanks to The Toledo Blade but the staff here would have kept the secret for us otherwise. You honestly couldn't ask for a better venue in the area. Full of history and charm. Then you have the amazing staff there that truly go above and beyond. We only had 30 guests for our wedding and the staff made sure everyone was taken care of. Food was delicious, hot, and all had unique flavors. Which doesn't always happen group dining options. The Oliver House is where I got to marry the love of my life, and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. Will be dining here for many years to come.