Goodwin&#x27;s Family Restaurant

We have been here many times and the food and service never disappoints! We've had brunch and lunch…read moreand we've sat out in the patio a few times to enjoy being outside while eating. It's a very comfortable vibe. Oh, and they have great Bloody Mary's!

We just tried this restaurant for the first time-two adults and 2 kids. The A/C either doesn't…read moreexist or doesn't work. We heard multiple people complain about it. (It was 91 degrees at 8:00 pm). The waitress just blew off the remarks, which I don't blame her. She's young and just works there. But there was a family sitting on the patio and every time the waitress went outside, where we were seated it felt like we were blasted with a heater. When they walked in to leave, they mentioned that it felt the same temperature inside as it did outside. My children ordered a personal pizza off the kids menu, each, but the waitress only brought one and my husband ordered the street taco nachos, which were good and a salad, which he said was okay. We didn't say anything about the pizza, they just shared because we honestly just wanted to leave as soon as possible. They enjoyed it. I didn't order any food because the heat just made me nauseous. The waitress was nice, raved about the strawberry shortcake for dessert (tried it, none of us enjoyed it, which is unusual for my kids). Our bill was $60. In my opinion, it was overpriced for mediocre food and the feeling of 80+ degrees in the restaurant.

Seafood Bisque

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Meatball Sandwich

City Barbeque

3.8(28 reviews)

1.8 mi

We are from Illinois and visit relatives in Londonderry several times a year…read more A couple of years ago, we came to Circleville to go to the Pumpkin Show and passed by City Barbecue. Our intentions were to stop here for dinner after we left the show, but everyone was too tired to stop. I was out voted and we ended up going home. After several more trips to Ohio, I made it my mission to get here. I'm glad we finally made it. The first thing I noticed when we pulled into the parking lot were the three big smokers with all of the split wood out front. When we walked inside, the restaurant is really nice, wood decor and butcher block tables, and very clean. Walking up to the register to place our order, the smokers we seen outside were on the left and they all had names. Ted, Winky, and Tiger, lol. We got to the register to place our order I told the very nice lady we have never been there so she helped us through the menu. We decided on the Judges Sampler. This dish included brisket, half slab of St Louis style ribs, pulled pork, we took the choice of chicken leg and thigh, Texas toast, and our two sides were coleslaw and corn muffins. The food was wonderful. All of the meats had a very nice smoke ring and great smoked flavor. The brisket was very moist and tender and had a perfect bark. The same with the pulled pork, you can see the wonderful smoke ring on the pulled pieces and it had incredible bark pieces mixed in. I love the little bits of the crunchy bark with the moist pork. The ribs were fantastic! I personally prefer babybacks but that wasn't an option. These were the St Louis style ribs and again, they were fantastic! Very meaty, great tasting, and easy to eat. We had a choice of chicken breast and wing, or chicken leg and thigh. We chose the leg and thigh. I loved the crispy skin and the moist smoky flavor of the meat. Chicken tends to be a little dry, but not this chicken. It was smoked perfectly! The Texas toast was good, I loved the corn muffins and the coleslaw. The coleslaw was creamy and was a vinegar based slaw. Very tasty. The absolute best thing I loved about our Barbecue was that none of the meat came out sauced. The sign of great Barbecue is served unsauced. It shows they are not trying to cover up poorly cooked food. However, they do have several different sauces available if you like. I didn't need it for our meal. I tried a taste of the original sauce, the sweet city, and the brush fire sauce. They were all very good, but like I said, I prefer my Barbecue without sauce. It's my personal choice that I like. I'm glad we were able to find the time to make it to City Barbecue in Circleville. It was a great experience, with great staff, and great food. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Ohio.

I lived in Texas for a number of years and so I've had a lot of great BBQ. The Circleville City…read moreBBQ brisket is right up there. The fat is left on while smoking so the meat is moist. The potato salad and corn pudding are top notch. The staff was friendly and the outside seating was an added bonus on a lovely Labor Day weekend. I will be back.

Smokers have names. Ted, Winky, and Tiger.

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The Thirsty Parrot

4.1(30 reviews)

0.8 mi

Stopped here today for a late lunch. What a cute beach themed restaurant. This place is pretty…read morebig and could accomodate a large party. I ordered the Bourban Chcken Gyro with handcut fries and ice tea! The server was nice and friendly. The bourbon chicken was delicious and the fries were very good. The gyro was very full and had lettuce, tomato and onion with ziki sauce. It was served hot and fresh and had great flavor. I would highly recommend it if your ever in the Circleville Ohio area.

I'm typically in Circleville once or twice a year. My wife likes to attend a big quilt show at…read moreOhio Christian University and I usually ride along. During a previous visit to Circleville, thanks to a Yelp recommendation, we discovered the Thirsty Parrot and loved it. Truth be known, a return visit to the Thirsty Parrot is my motivation to "ride along". My wife loved their bourbon chicken last time and had the same thing this time. I went with the gyro - available in several varieties, including traditional gyro meat or bourbon chicken. I had it with gyro meat and a small order of fries. The gyro was delicious and the small order of fries was an extremely generous portion. BTW - they've got some of the best fries I've had. We'll definitely be back next year.

BOURBON Chicken Gyro

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Inside dining area

Black Diamond Brewery and Distillery

3.6(23 reviews)

0.9 mi

The presentation, food and server were amazing. This was the best meal, I have ever ordered on DD…read more I had to call. Emily and the guy who took the phone call and the back staff also need a compliment. The manager had to run an errand .. this was 10/10! Tell your staff what a wonderful See you never do this for anyone that's why I didn't know that I had to wait until giving you my whole experience. I've probably changed this 1000 times but I'm telling you right now ask for Emilee I wish I knew the guy on the phone's name but they took over the restaurant while their manager had to run an errand and they made everything run, smooth smoothly and perfect and this meal my son is begging for more. I might have to order another one lol absolutely amazing. Good job guys.

Stopped in here on a Friday night. Was seated promptly!…read more Opted to sit in the taproom side. Less fancy with music playing. Waiter was friendly and attentive. Ordered the round town burger medium. It arrived medium well, however, was flavorful and delicious. The bourbon glazed onions and malt vinegar aioli paired well with the burger. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. I dipped them in delicious ranch dressing.

Salmon and mashed potatoes (comes with risotto)

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Bacon, cheese spread, sour cream, chives

Bob Evans

3.2(37 reviews)

1.7 mi

What a great experience we had here. We were sat right away and greeted by Megan our server. She…read morewas absolutely amazing and nice and easy to talk to. When the food arrived it smelled delicious and was served hot and fast. Megan checked on us regularly to see how everything was going. The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We will definitely be back.

Our Order: The big wrangler with loaded homefries and a coffee, a wildfire chicken salad with a…read morecaramel mocha Execution of Our Order: The big wrangler everything was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The salad was fresh and the chicken was cooked perfectly it was tender and juicy. Seating: They have booths and table seating Staff: My opinion of the last waitress we had still stands and won't change. However we now exclusively sit in one section and one section only because the waiter is absolutely amazing and we will wait to sit in his section if he's busy because he is that great of a waiter his name is Montie. He is by far one of the greatest waiters we've ever had at any restaurant we've visited. Drink Menu: A small drink menu that has something for everyone on it. They also bring in seasonal drinks throughout the year which is really nice. Food Menu: A big food menu with plenty of variety and options, there is something for everyone. They update the menu seasonallybto introduce new items as the seasons change which is really nice. Prices: $-$$ Cleanliness: The restaurant was very clean and tables were bussed quite fast and the floor was surprisingly really clean. Ombiance: Warm and inviting Overall Experience: My experience this time was amazing and it's all thanks to our waiter Montie Rating: 5/5 Recommendation: I definitely recommend giving this place a shot as the staff has made a big changes to most of the staff being friendly and welcoming Family Friendly: Absolutely Stroller/Wheelchair Friendly: Absolutely is wheelchair friendly. While I've seen a small stroller be in here I would recommend not bringing them in only because it would be very hard for staff and patrons to move around them. Definitely not wagon friendly not enough room.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

3.2(23 reviews)

1.5 mi

I think this Buffalo Wild Wings is the best one I have ever frequented. The wings were really good…read moreand came very hot. The fries and cheese curds were also very good. Our server Christina did a great job. The restaurant was very clean. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Been coming here for a year now since I've moved out here from CA and can't say I've been…read moredisappointed especially when my favorite bar tender is here, Shaleah. Always making sure I'm topped off with drinks and making sure my food comes in a timely manner. Give her a raise BWW!!

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Gant's Pizza

3.2(21 reviews)

0.8 mi

The food quality and taste have drastically gone down hill. My most recent visit this week resulted…read morein a cold, soggy sub and a pizza that was dry. The staff used to be the best in town, but now they seem bothered and unhappy. I'm hoping for improvement, but have my doubts.

Worse pizza ever!!! Who puts American cheese slices on a pizza instead of a decent or good shredded…read morecheese?!

Plenty of seating.

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Captain D's

3.2(13 reviews)

2.7 mi

The fish was OK. Not like pre pandemic. It was a little greasy. Fries warm, not hot. Restroom was…read moredirty. The service was pleasant. I miss the all you can eat fish.

You can always count on hot fresh food. We come here nearly once a week. The dinning room is always…read moreclean and the sea side ambiance is great! I had the 3 piece dinner with the bread stick and the broccoli and the fries. Everything was piping hot, just the way I like it. My husband had the country style fish dinner with broccoli and green beans. He chose the hush puppies and fruit punch! He said his was excellent also!

Dinning area

2 Pc Fish Dinner - comes w/ 2 sides + bread

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3 piece fish dinner

Olde Dutch

3.8(272 reviews)

26.6 mi

Olde Dutch Restaurant in Logan -- so many people hyped this place up that we had to check it out…read more It's buffet style with all-you-can-eat salad bar, soups, hot dishes, and pies. Drinks are extra, and there's also a small $1-2 supplemental fee added on, which felt a little odd since it could probably just be included in the buffet price. The food itself is very classic home-style comfort food with lots of options. Nothing super fancy or out of the ordinary, but everything tasted fresh and the buffet was constantly being refilled every few minutes. We also got the iced sweet teas, which seemed to be really popular since almost every table had one. One unique thing -- the entrance and exit are through the gift shop, and you also pay there at the end of your meal, which definitely adds to the old-school country restaurant experience. Our waitress was attentive and friendly throughout the meal, too. Overall, worth the stop for the experience and comforting homemade-style food while visiting Logan.

We visited Olde Dutch for the lunch buffet and their goats (hot tip: add some goats to your…read morebusiness and I'll be there in a jiffy). This place was hopping but somehow everything flowed smoothly. We tried a little bit of everything- chicken and noodles, salad, stewed tomatoes, asparagus, has brown casserole, pie, etc. my husband seemed to really enjoy their fried chicken. They also offer a menu you can order from a la carte. The buffet was so extensive that we ended up sticking with it. I only hold off on the fifth star because some of the food was over salted and/or overcooked (especially the veggies- asparagus, cauliflower, etc).

Things to do in Circleville

Salad bar and dessert table. Food should be presented in a clean environment.

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Patrick G.

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3 months ago

I was very disappointed with my first visit today from the moment we arrived. The service was extremely slow and the wait times were much longer than expected. Our waitress was not friendly or attentive, which made the experience even less enjoyable. Unfortunately, the food was the very biggest of disappointment the quality was poor. The meal did not taste fresh. It was far below what I expected overall, this is one of the worst dining experiences. I've had I hope management will take these concerns seriously and make improvements to the service staff training and food quality so future customers have a much better experience. read more

Melissa W.

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15 years ago

I have ate here a few times now and everything i have had has been wonderful. I wish i would have tried this place a long time ago. I now eat there every weekend. The people are friendly and service has been good. read more

Tarissa S.

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20 days ago

i dont recommend one bit, ignored and rude all in one day so ill put yall on blast since you wanna protect him so bad

Isaiah S.

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2 years ago

hate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie W.

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3 years ago

Very good Reuben. We also tried the pancakes which were good too. Will come back again

Secret S.

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4

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2 years ago

Great food and service , the atmosphere is also a home town feel great work keep it up

John D. Y.

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5

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14 years ago

Had a very good vegetarian omelette here, FEB, 2013.

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