Filet medium rare - done perfectly! Fantastic desserts…read more Atmosphere is peaceful and well appointed. Excellent service and reasonable prices. Looking forward to visiting there again soon.

Such a warm, cozy spot, even if you wind up eating inside the (former) bank vault!! I studied the…read moremenu ahead of time, but still wasn't sure what to get, as I was tempted by EVERYTHING... Went for lunch just before Christmas, and the entry was so cozy, I didn't mind waiting by the fire for my friends to arrive. Once seated (we luckily had reservations!!) we shared the fried brie app, which was a great start. I ordered the wild mushroom bisque, a rich, delicious meal all on its own... Go for it!! One friend got the butternut squash grilled cheese (looks GOOD!!) and her hubby got the salmon. Everything was GREAT, including our seating in the vault. We were full, but couldn't resist their dessert offerings... Their carrot cake is an EXPERIENCE!!! Put this place on your list... Fancy, not fussy, BEAUTIFUL setting, great service, and wonderful, CREATIVE foooooooood!! YUM!!!

It's been some time since we last came here and we decided to try it again. They have really kicked…read moreup their game! It's certainly worthy. Now given that, it's not your Taco Bell. Expect to pay more when the food is of this high quality and this well prepared! We started with the Caprese salad. Delicious! Burrata cheese, greens, prosciutto ham and a wonderful basaltic dressing. A+ on this! Then we both had the Maryland crab cakes. Lump crab cakes on asparagus. Just delicious, easily the best crab cakes I've had anywhere in Ohio, maybe the best I've ever had! A+ again! Service was fast and friendly! The setting is on the Great Miami River with a wonderful overlook! Everything was perfect! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Finally made time to pop in for dinner--unfortunately it wasn't on Lobster Roll or Cluster Crab…read morenight (guess we will just have to return at least two more times lol). The dinning room is nice, low light and low music playing. It seemed to get a little smokey in there but it wasn't bothersome. Our server was so lovely! And another lady that was floating around checking on tables was very sweet and fun! We really struggled with our ordering and "locking it in"...therefore we ended up ordering what felt like half the menu. For appetizers, we got calamari and the baked crab dip. The calamari was pretty light and delicious. The crab dip was heavy and but had a great flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of the chips but it was great with the bread that came to our table. The bread basket came out steaming and the butter was amazing we had to ask for extra. The butter is whipped and has green onions in it. Hubby and daughter each got clam chowder--it was different from what they are used to (and they are both clam chowder connoisseurs) but they still thought it was very good--just thinner and a lot more meaty ingredients. Daughter loved the halibut with risotto. Hubby really enjoyed the boathouse burger--bacon jam was new for him but he loved it. Though the burger was messy--he definitely cleaned the plate. My seafood platter was pretty good, I ate the scallops and coconut shrimp first. Then came our next dilemma...dessert!! So we each got one! Crème Brûlée, Highlander Grogg Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet. Everything was a hit!!

We had a pizza, pretzel bites plus a Philly cheese steak. All excellent!…read moreService was great. Owner is great and very kind.. went the extra mile.

14 Dec we eat here rather often and have really enjoyed the pizza. We've noticed the last two times…read morethat the quality has not been as good as what we had originally been experiencing. Tonight was by far the worst. Our carryout pizza when we got home to look at was not a very attractive pizza. When we tried to eat it, it would fall apart, and there were several pieces that literally when you picked them up separated. Hopefully we'll get back to our normal experience on the next visit. The cauliflower crust is legit!

This is a great place to have a group of friends! We were able to move the tables to accommodate…read moreus. The drink was delicious (was going to add an extra shot but it was perfect, lil salty and sweet going!) And the pumpkin roll was yummy! Everything came out in a timely manner. You may not know you're in the right location because it's attached next to the performing art center. However still a great vibe and different setting. There's outside seating if you would like.

I was confused when I arrived but the cafe is within the performing arts building. Overall, a…read morequaint cafe with plenty of seating and not overcrowded--great spot for studying. The staff were welcoming. The matcha here is unique and one of my favorites near the Dayton area. I'll have to try the food next time!

I've been visiting Tipp City for the past ten years to see my in‑laws, and every trip we make our…read moreusual stops--the Hotel Gallery across the street, Harrison's, the familiar favorites. And for all those years, my wife kept saying, "We really should try Sam & Ethel's." Somehow, this was the first time we finally made it happen--and I'm glad we did. We came in for breakfast the day before heading back home. We arrived around 9 a.m., and here's a tip for first‑timers: call ahead to get on the waitlist. You don't need to be present, and it can save you a little time. We thought we were next, but another couple who had called ahead slipped in before us. It felt a bit unfair in the moment, but honestly, good for them--they used the system the way it's meant to be used. Once seated, everything that followed was exactly what a classic hometown breakfast spot should deliver. The menu is full of comforting options--silver dollar or plate‑size pancakes, buckwheat or regular, with or without pecans, all served with hot syrup. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. I ordered the BELT (Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwich, which was excellent. They asked if I wanted cheese and offered several options; I chose cheddar, though it didn't end up on the sandwich. Honestly, it was still great without it. I also tried a silver dollar buckwheat pancake with pecans, and it was fantastic--nutty, warm, and just the right amount of indulgent. The coffee was a little weak for my taste, but that was the only small miss. I also sampled some of my wife's breakfast burrito and my mother‑in‑law's toast and hash browns. The hash browns were especially memorable--you could really taste the potatoes, thicker and less fried than what you'd find at a Waffle House. The buttered toast was excellent too, simple but done perfectly. And I have to mention our host, who delivered one of the funniest, most unexpected lines of the morning. She walked up and said, "Can I hit anyone up..." then paused just long enough for me to wonder what was coming next, before finishing with, "...with coffee." I was briefly alarmed, then immediately reassured--and I couldn't help but laugh. It was such a genuine, human moment that added to the charm of the place. Everyone at our table enjoyed their breakfast, and the wait--especially for a Saturday morning--was surprisingly reasonable. My father‑in‑law picked up the check, which was a thoughtful way to end a really pleasant meal. After a decade of visiting Tipp City, I'm glad we finally made it to Sam & Ethel's. It's easy to see why it's a local favorite, and it's definitely earned a spot on our regular rotation from now on.

Great food, kind waitstaff. Location is very small and waitresses are over worked. It takes a while…read moreto get a seat and get a waitress to take your order because there are not many waitresses. Took a while to get a table, get the table cleaned off and get a menu due to being under staffed. Once the waitress came to our table everything was wonderful. Very kind, helpful, knowledgeable server. Our food came out quickly and perfectly. We both ordered the skillet. It was incredible. One of the best breakfast dishes I've had in a long time. Well prepared, delicious ingredients to make an incredibly delightful dish. The breakfast skillet was so good. The hashbrowns were perfectly cooked. The sausage gravy was flavorful and delicious. The bacon was crisp and was the perfect flavor addition. My eggs were cooked perfectly (I asked for basted-they were perfect!) Everything was incredible. The biscuits were so good. A little underdone but perhaps the was on purpose? They were really good. My son added pancakes to his order. They looked a little overly done, but tasted good. Portion size was huge. Ambiance was very mom and pop shop---very close quarters. Only one small restroom. Great restaurant with excellent food!!! Just know what you're getting into. Probably not very handicapped accessible due to stairs and small restroom and tight quarters, but delicious food with kind waitstaff. Go for the food, not the ambience.

My wife and I celebrated her birthday at The Caroline tonight. Our server was Justine and she was…read morevery attentive and courteous. The owner, Steve Smith, stopped by to see how our night was going. He likes to mingle with his patrons . We had the shrimp tempora for and appetizer. The Caroline steak, baked potato, and asparagus completed our meals. Steak was perfect !!

The receptionist on Saturday June 27th at 8pm was rude and uninformed. Hung up on me and would not…read moreanswer on the second attempt.

Great place to find amazing baked goods and eat at as well. Staff is very friendly and caring. The…read moredesserts are awesome to look at and try once you finally make a decision. Plus it's a great opportunity to support a local business.

So good and fresh!! Nice and light breakfast to start the morning! The employees were all very nice…read moreand on it! We will definitely go back! Only negative was it was a little warm inside, but not miserable!

Grabbed coffee to go here during a long drive. Staff were very friendly and pleasant. The honey…read morecinnamon latte was solid, but nothing special. The bakery items looked good. Overall, not a place I'd make a point to come to, but would have no qualms stopping by if it was on the way.

I feel like this coffee taste like instant coffee I did not expect to be underwhelmed from this. I…read morefeel like if it is advertised as espresso, caramel, and chocolate--it should taste as so and look as so. Instead, I got a basic homemade tasting and looking concoction. So, I am staying away from this shop until I see some change!