Rosebud&#x27;s

Fun dive bar! It's…read morea dive, so keep that in mind. It's usually very college-ey as well. The space is small and narrow but it's a good spot for a late night drink! Also cool that they give you the cups you can walk around with outside. I've never had bad service, it can just take a minute when they're busy. But... overall the bartenders usually get to me pretty quick. I've never ran into a rude or bad crowd here so that's usually nice to know that the bar doesn't tend to attract a hostile population. Not my most favorite place, as I usually tend to prefer a little more upscale or modern hipstery type bar... but given this is one of the few late night spots, I'll probs be back!

Unfortunately the customer service is set with the expectations of those in the mid 1900's and love…read moreto single out those of color. It's a huge disappointment and disservice to downtown. Would NOT recommend!

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The Backstretch

4.2(85 reviews)

0.1 mi

Have to say this has become one of our favorites for casual dining with amazing food. Drove to…read moredowntown Delaware and found easy parking on the street (there are also nearby lots). Backstretch is super casual (given Ohio Wesleyan is nearby - its almost a college/town bar) but great to come in a sit at the bar or one of their booths. It isnt big, maybe 15-20 bar stools and 12 booths and 1-2 tables. This time we picked a booth and a great server (Jacobi) helped us right away. Fun part of backstretch is the staff. Servers are friendly, you can watch the cooks prepare your food, and they have a full bar. Note they dont have many draft beer options, but servers tried hard to get us something we liked. Food here is fresh off the grill and tastes like home cooked food - from their Reuben(which was amazing) to Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (has kick but so good) - you cant go wrong. This time we added Tots, Mac and Cheese, and the Deviled eggs (most sandwiches are served with a deviled egg - tasty). We also tried Jacobi recommendation of Hencock Tots - wing sauce - cheese and bacon. Should have just made that my meal. Amazing. They dont take reservations but unless there is an event in downtown, you can usually walk in for dinner. This was our third visit in 60 days! Ready to go back - thanks Jacobi for a fun night and see you all soon.

Came here for the tater tots and wasn't disappointed! So good and the star. My wife had the nut…read morecrusted chicken salad which was also good. I had the Reuben...big mistake, not a lot of meat. Get the tots when you come here and thank me later!!!

Patrons at the bar

Tator tots -12

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Outside front

Son Of Thurman

3.4(378 reviews)

0.1 mi

1st time there - ate at bar - food very good ! Bar tender friendly & atmosphere lively !read more

Great food today for lunch. Got the Italian sub with hand cut fries, onion strings and the Gordata…read moreapp. Star of the show was the onion strings, perfectly crispy and the right amount of salt, followed by the fries, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The 9" sub was huge and tasty!

Inside

The Thurmanator

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Gabby’s Italian Restaurant

4.1(85 reviews)

3.3 mi

Staff here were incredibly friendly and welcoming, genuinely made the visit better. Heads up that…read morethe space itself is small, more of a bar with a handful of tables than a full sit-down restaurant, so don't go in expecting a big dining room. The stromboli, though, is excellent. Hard to describe it any other way than it tastes exactly like a stromboli should; that herby, parmesan-dusted pastry crust with a great cheese pull. Simple as that sounds, nailing the "expected" flavor perfectly is harder than it sounds, and they do it right. Would recommend for a casual, no-frills Italian bite with solid service

Good food (especially the Stromboli) , good service - a fun local neighborhood hangout!read more

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Sam's Bar Lewis Center

2.5(11 reviews)

5.3 mi

Love the atmosphere if you like the dive bar feel, staff is awesome and the drinks are well, just…read moresay they make sure you get bang for your buck. Food truck sometimes, 2 pool tables and just a fun place to hang out.

My friend had an extremely traumatizing experience here. The owners son physically assaulted her!!!…read moreOut of nowhere he grabbed her by her neck. Unbelievable. The bar staff did handle the situation at least, I am so appalled by this.

Sign

Lexi and Erin

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Bar area

Water's Edge Sports Grill

4.0(62 reviews)

7.0 mi

We stopped in on a Friday around 530 and there was already a good crowd. By 6, there was a wait…read more Their tagline is comfort food and a casual atmosphere, which is spot on. They are known for their homemade Stromboli. We ordered the small Greek Stromboli and one with pepperoni, sausage and banana peppers. Both came with a dipping tomato sauce, which seemed homemade. The Greek one was good but the pepperoni one was better. The Stromboli exterior was excellent, perfectly baked, not too bready!! So good! The service was efficient and attentive and the ambiance was lively, seemed to be a lot of regulars. The price was very affordable - $9-14 for a small Stromboli depending on toppings. The small was plenty for one person. We took home leftovers!

Food is very good and always in and out quick. I like the crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap. And the…read morefries are best in town

Buffalo Chicken wrap with sweet potato fries

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Plenty of choices on tap or in the bottle.

G & R Tavern

4.4(188 reviews)

11.0 mi

Home of the Famous Bologna Sandwich…read more That's the bold claim G & R Tavern has been making in Waldo, Ohio for more than 60 years, and judging by the line waiting outside when we arrived shortly after noon, plenty of people believe it. Located in a village of about 300 residents, G & R Tavern has become one of Ohio's most popular destination restaurants. Visitors come from all over the state to try the sandwich that put this small-town tavern on the map. Founded in 1962 by George Yake and Roy Klingel, G & R Tavern has become a true Ohio institution. In 1985, Rick's family purchased the restaurant and has continued the tradition ever since. During our visit, I had the opportunity to speak with Rick and learn that the next generation is already preparing to carry on the family tradition. In a time when many independent restaurants struggle to survive from one generation to the next, that's something worth celebrating. The atmosphere is exactly what longtime fans have come to love. Wood-paneled walls, a bustling dining room, homemade pies in the dessert case, and an old-school charm that feels increasingly rare today. Even the cash-only policy somehow feels right at home here. As for the famous sandwich, it continues to live up to its reputation. This Ohio classic features a thick-cut slice of fried bologna topped with melted American cheese, sweet pickles, and onion on a soft bun. It's simple, flavorful, and easy to understand why people continue making the trip to Waldo year after year. Perhaps the strongest endorsement came from my wife, who ordered the fried bologna sandwich as well. That's not something she would normally choose, but she thoroughly enjoyed it. The fries were hot and crispy and made a great companion to the meal. Some places become popular for a season. Places like G & R Tavern become part of Ohio's history. G & R Tavern 103 N Marion Street Waldo, Ohio 43356

I've been coming here for 40 years... it was good then, it's nostalgic bliss now. I know it sounds…read morecliche, but they have the best fried bologna sandwich. Not everyone's thing but it's definitely MY thing. Staff is friendly and moves quickly if you can find a seat. This place fills up. Truely an American treasure.

The decorations

Chocolate Cream Pie

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Parkway Pub

4.5(22 reviews)

8.9 mi

What can I say about parkway that can't be said about a timeless work of art?…read more The bartender's Jen, Gia and the owner Lori are ON IT. Love them. Nice little patio, Golden Tee, Keno, Pull Tabs... great place.

Pub is pretty good, good owners and customer service. No food but if you have no food as a pub, it…read moreneeds to add some basic salty bar snacks, free or for Nominal $$. Otherwise, great place.

Gin And Tonic

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At the bar.

Rendezvous Lounge

4.6(17 reviews)

14.9 mi•Northwest

Great drinks for a great price. Gina was awesome- very personable and friendly. Quiet when I went,…read moreso I was able to do some homework. Will be back!

Very friendly place and great live music! Great place to go to have a drink, chill and listen to…read moregood music

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Benny's Pizza

4.0(244 reviews)

15.8 mi

New to Marysville, 3 months in, but Bennys is by far my favorite. Carry out pizza, 5X, and each…read moretime is been good. Crust is cooked and crispy, have just the right amount of sauce, toppings are fresh, very good. Tried sit down restaurant for first time and it did not disappoint! wife and I got the Italian sub, great bread to meat ratio, mix of meats was perfect, with a light Italian dressing. Wife got the fruit, all fresh, not canned, I got the onion rings, they were crispy and very tasty. Try either or both, will be back for their ribs!

Another amazing time at Bennys! Great band and delicious pizza! Homemade potato chips are a must…read morehave as well! Our server, Molly, was amazing !! The atmosphere was perfect for being outside in the shade.