My absolute favorite ice cream is at this restaurant. I ask for the ice cream first and the food…read morecan come as it is ready. This restaurant is always busy and you honestly have to wait a while for the hot food. Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs. We ordered way more food than two people could possibly eat but we knew we could take it home. I love the cappuccino crunch ice cream. It is my all time favorite flavor. The ice cream came out pretty melty because of the extreme heat. Our server apologized for it. The restaurant has games available for the wait. The restaurant is quiet enough for conversation with one of your favorite sons also! The tables were clean as was the restroom. The food is decent. This is not gourmet dining nor is it necessarily healthy. As an occasional treat, the food hits the spot. We will be back!

We just got Stromboli delivered for a work meeting. Super good flavor, we got meat lovers,…read morepepperon, and a veggie one with mushrooms and peppers. All were good.

Order at the counter and they give you a pager/buzzer when your food is ready. If you want…read morealcoholic drinks you need to walk over to the Buckeye Lake Brewery bar to order. Seat yourself inside or outside. The food was hot out of the cooking oil. French fries tasted fresh cut. My chicken sandwich was tasty. This is not gourmet dining nor was it anything special. It tasted good and there aren't many choices open on a Monday at Buckeye Lake so they were pretty busy. We will be back.

Pros: Good location with parking at Buckeye Lake…read more3 room set up - bar, seating, food varied menu friendly staff Cons: Wings were dry, though I did ask for sauce on side burger was average order and pick up at counter rather than table service Pro tip: Worth a visit if you are in town walking around lake. There's not much in the area, but this place is ok.

Last month, we were nearly two and a half hours into our drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus and…read morestopped in at The Blue Heron Kitchen. Based on several other reviews, I was a bit worried at first about what was to be expected with speed and quality of service. Our server, a young lady, was excellent, and helpful with making our choices. Her manager or chef seemed like a man possessed running around the floor to assist his staff at the time and did stop by once to check in with us. As far as menu changes or decor from a recent refresh, I have no basis of comparison so couldn't care less about that. We were starving so we opted for recommendations from our server spanning all over the menu. We had everything from cheese curds and bang bang shrimp to the Reuben and patty melt, to a filet mignon with loaded baked potato as a side. In retrospect, kicking ourselves now since nobody in our party got any seafood outside of the shrimp appetizer. Doubtful we will be back east of Columbus for a while so I have no idea when we'd realistically get to try the Salmon BLT or seafood pasta. Unfortunately nobody snagged photos of the food since we were famished and it wasn't a priority. I don't eat sweets, but was told the Key Lime Pie and Banana Fosters were well worth saving room for. If you're like me, I'd opt for the OG Dockside Old Fashioned instead.

My wife and I have visited Blue Heron many times, both before and after the reboot when the new GM…read morewas appointed. Other than some new decor (which in my opinion is tacky), and a few new items added to the menu, the other noticeable change appears to be the slow service coming from the kitchen and inconsistency of portion size. This past Friday we arrived at approximately 5:15, the restaurant was fairly busy with the bar nearly full and most tables occupied. The server was timely in taking our drink order while we reviewed the menu. We placed our order, 2 fish sandwiches and fries, then waited 40 MINUTES for our food to arrive. I'd like to say it was worth the wait, but the fish was cool and the few fries we received were cooler. The most disappointing part was that never once did we see a Manager or have one touching tables to check on guest, or apologize about wait times. All the guest adjacent to us were complaining about the wait. Our server was apologetic and understanding about our displeasure. Perhaps there is a good reason that there wasn't a Manager on duty, if there was one on duty, it's inexcusable that they weren't at all visible and engaged. As mentioned, since the temporary closure and reboot, the inconsistency in portion size and slow ticket times, along with the decor we've not seen much improvement.

A great small business that cares for their customers! Every front staff person came by to check on…read moreus, bring us food, irrespective and bring refills etc. Our party ordered burgers, gripped cheese, and a hot dog. The person whobhad the gilles cheese added bacon. They said the bacon was perfectly crisp, not floppy, not burnt. The Hot Dog was a Costco style 1/4lb dog, nuff said. The burgers came out on a soft hamburger bun, topped with a generous portion of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The patty was a well seasoned 70/30 patty that hit all the notes. Just right, not overly seasoned with GSP or fillers. Salt pepper Beef that's all. Finally, the star... the hand cut fries! This was a bonus for us as we didn't know thet had them. When the server suggested them, we all said yes! They were that rich brown that fresh fair fries get...ya know?! Summary: If you're in the area and are looking for a place to eat, check out the restaurant masquerading as a house in the center of Buckeye Lake.

We both ordered breakfast and it was decent. I wish that my potatoes were cooked a little more with…read moresome color on them. The eggs and toast were spot on. This is the best diner on Route 79 at Buckeye Lake. Service was quick. Ambiance was perfect for conversation. We will be back.

Stopped by after work in the area. I ordered the Blue Jacket burger with fries. Totally enjoyed…read moreboth. The burger was Cajun spiced with blue cheese plus the usual toppings. Cooked perfectly, and very tasty! The fries were a delicious side! This place has a dive bar feel, but takes service and food seriously!! I will definitely be back..

We picked up my aunt and went to Mill Dam Corner Grille for a late lunch. Two things to mention…read moreright off the bat, their amazing patio and incredible menu. We ordered pretzel bites and deep fried pepperoni, both of which came out lightning fast. There were four of us and we all ordered four different burgers, again coming out fast. Everything was so delicious and the servers working made us feel welcome and took care of everything. I collect gift cards and they gave me a blank one for my collection and I loved the place so much I got a t-shirt. We're definitely coming back and I already know what I'm getting next!

I was passing thru and was drawn to Hometown Hot Dogs. At 6:00pm the place was hopping!…read moreThere were several tables and booths and a wonderful hometown faithful ambiance which I LOVED. Yes, I highlighted my favorite Bible verse! I sat in a booth and was immediately greeted by the friendly waitress who took my order. Drinks are serve yourself which was a nice touch! I ordered a relish dog, fries, onion rings and lemon pie. The fries and onion rings arrived almost immediately and the hot dog shortly after. All were hot, fresh and flavorful! I didn't eat all the fries but all were delicious. I highly recommend you stop in and support this local business.

Absolutely worth the stopover to get a couple coney dogs and learn a little about Buckeye Lake and…read moresome other local lore. Friendly, welcoming service, good eats, and quirky decor with even a Plymouth Rock sighting... gotta see it to believe it. Would gladly stop in again should our paths cross in the future!

While the food was as expected of any BK, the service was so slow, which was difficult with two…read moreyoung kiddos that were super hungry. Definitely don't come to this location when you are in a pinch, especially with other places around!

Every time I go I have to wait at least 10 minutes at the speaker before someone takes my order…read more This is crazy. The food is good, I just can't justify the wait time anymore

Absolutely delicious comfort food for breakfast and very friendly service. Exactly what you want…read morefrom locally owned and operated places with a great ambience for kids and adults alike!

Great Diner. Breakfast all day and daily specials. Friday all you can eat Perch. Had the German…read moreChocolate cake made by Kim that day, Amazing. Kim was our waitress. She has a great personality. Local place with nice local customers. Food was very Good and plenty on the plate. There food taste like everything came from local supplies. Almost taste like farm to table. Fresh brewed tea. Sweet brewed in tea. Interior with a Coke theme. Very home feel.

Service seems to have improved compared to previous reviews. Got the order right and got everything…read moredone.

My teenager and his date went to this McDonald on Friday around 10pm and ordered hamburger and…read morechicken nuggets. The date noticed the nuggets tasted funny and only ended up eating a few (maybe 3 or 4) and on their way home (roughly 20-30 minutes later) she started throwing up. I contacted the manager the next day and she was totally rude and said that you cannot get food poisoning that fast, and I informed her you can and she did. She continued to tell me that isn't correct and I told her I didn't call to argue but to simply inform her that the chicken is bad and they need to check this situation out. Not only was she not educated on food poisoning she was also extremely rude. Staphylococcus aureus toxins can cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps very quickly per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All she had to do was google it but instead she chose to argue and not do anything.

Island House is pretty much a dive bar. But this dive bar is staffed with ultra kind and…read moreaccommodating people. I showed up by my lonesome, not knowing anything about Island House or Buckeye Lake or anything, and I was greeted warmly and shown to the popcorn maker. The popcorn maker is there by the bar and is available (with buttered popcorn) for your popcorn-eating needs. I'm assuming that popcorn is complimentary with your meal, because I saw a dude come up and get a bag of popcorn (twice). That's nice that Island House offers free popcorn. Anyway, I didn't eat the popcorn. It was a little ... I don't know. It was a little much for me. Instead, I ordered a Club Sandwich (toasted bread, ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato). The club sandwich was great! It's sometimes difficult to make a great club sandwich, even though the components are simple. This club sandwich at Island House was great. It came with ruffle chips. There is patio seating here at Island House, which is probably amazing during the summer and fall, because you're steps from the lake. I sat indoors (by a window), which is an option but FYI the ventilation is a little lacking and it was a tad stuffy inside.

Island House updated their food menu. The food is good and the crowd is great. Easy to come by boat.read more