Went tonight for fish Friday! Staff is amazing ~ great prices and amazing atmosphere! Smittys has been around for a long time and it's because of the workers and loyalty to the city! read more

Ordered a " Prime " burger platter .... Specifically asked for the bun to be toasted . Also asked that the fries to be crispy .... Neither was .... The bun was " waterlogged" my fingers went right through the bun ... the fries were flimsy & cold ... granted my order was take out ... but I waited 10 min . for it to be completed .... Disappointed ... This is one of many times I've tried ... I will try no more ... feel free to try your luck 2/ 10 Claim to fame is President Obama ate there .....lol read more

Smitty's Place - Soggy bun ..... smh finger poked right through ... was supposed to be toasted ! - Burgers Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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Went in at lunch time to pick up a carryout order. I walked in and the girl at the register was also a server. It seems as if she was cashing out a table. My problem is that she did not say one word to me and just let me stand there. Finally she spoke and said someone will be right with you. I understand being busy but never too busy to acknowledge the person standing right in front of you. However, the food was good!!! read more

Smitty's is an Elyria favorite! Their original location used to be much smaller and in downtown Elyria but they opened the current location almost 20 years ago. Smies is known for their "Smitty burger" which is their take on a McDonald's big Mac. They even have a junior Smitty burger if you're not feeling a full size. They have lots of different apps to start with. My personal favorite are the fried cheese curds. They have a huge menu, consisting of sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, hotdogs, even full-size dinners and much more. There is a restaurant section and a bar section. They also have a nice patio where you can enjoy a drink and relax in the sun . I'm not sure if they still have it but they used to have a corner dedicated to President Barack Obama from when he visited back in 2010 and had a Smitty burger. Smitty's is a place I really used to enjoy when I was younger, but I do feel like over the past several years. The quality of the food is not what it used to be. I will still continue to patronize Smitty's though because it's so nostalgic for me. read more

WHERES THE BEEF?? 1st and last experience. Bar was noisy,(ok,it did have a dining area.) The conversation at the bar was women's boobs,very inappropriate. Wait staff was very nice,(a little embarrassed) very knowledgeable about the menu. The food came out fast. The food was absolutely horrible,and tasteless. Burgers were plain awful,chicken the same. Everything was what you would expect,from a bar,but the food was awful. read more

I had heard good things about Smitty's so I couldn't wait to try it. The parking was ample, the restrooms clean. The staff so very friendly and welcoming. The chili was delicious. The beef soup was delicious. The wrap sandwich delicious The fish dinner horribly disappointing. I needed to discard the fish in fear of getting sick. It tasted bad & had an odor. The sandwich was plain and did not come with any toppings. I will never order the fish again. $13 wasted. We ordered off of the googled menu on line. The prices have gone up substantially from what's advertised. I understand that. I will return again. Next time I'll order the soup and salad. read more

Smitty's Place - Fish dinner - Burgers Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

The family went out for dinner and the wait was long and unnecessary. Everyone's food was ok but I ordered a Italian sausage sandwich with onions and green peppers and marinara sauce, sandwich comes out and NO marinara sauce and it's even advertised on there menu, I've ordered it three times and the same thing no sauce. You complain and that falls on deaf ears, so simple solution don't go to Smitty's. read more

After multiple disappointing attempts to eat dinner late only to find out the doors were locked hours before the closing time posted on the door; or being told that the kitchen was closed, I called in advance tonight to ask about when the kitchen closed. The person that answered the phone was very polite and responded our "our kitchen closes at 10:00". So I drove 40 minutes from work and arrived at 9:05 and was told that the kitchen was already closed. Terrible customer service. Especially when the sign says 11:00 on the door. Unless you plan to go no later than 7:45 ( the last time I tried to go there and the doors were locked) don't bother. It's not worth the frustration. And there are other places in town to get a burger with Mayonnaise, dill sauce and dehydrated onions. read more

What a great place. Good comfort food, Great price and great service and very comfortable environment. Just a very relaxing and pleasant meal. read more

The food was exactly what I needed after flying in the day before for a wedding. According to the locals the sauce is top secret, I would keep the recipe secret too if I had sauce this good. The wait staff was very attentive. I loved going in with my husband from the area it had a great small town feel. read more

I have always had an amazing experience at Smitty's Place. I've been going there since a little kid with my dad and sister and the service has always been phenomenal. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the food delicious, and the signature Smitty burger always hits the spot especially with their amazing cheese curds. Not to mention their menu with many alternatives. I highly recommend Smitty's for a great night out with friends or family. Forever five stars! read more

This is a great family owned place that my family loves. It is known for its burgers which come in all sizes and has something for everyone. Even when they are short staffed and busy, it is always a trip worth making. read more

I walked in and placed an order for a bacon cheeseburger. I waited 20 minutes to get the order. When I got home not only did I find no bacon on the burger but no condiments either. It was a patty with American cheese on a bun. It was a low quality meat and tasted lousy. I took one bite and threw it out. The fries that came with it were ok. I would NOT recommend this bar restaurant to anyone. It was insulting that they would even serve that to anyone! Stay far away! read more

Always good food and great service! I hit Smitty's up for lunch on a pretty regular basis. The pot roast is to die for.

Food was okay, my smithy burger ( like big Mac ). With hot fries. Service not special, was ignored by server when we came in, turned out to be our server. If I was alone or with a guy, instead of my wife, I think it would've been different. read more

Smitty's Place - Smutty burger w/ fries - Burgers Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

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Old school joint that you have to experience! Great burgers, fries, homemade everything & cold beer with a hometown vibe.

Love Smitty's! Their food is delicious, most of the employees are nice and they are quick. read more

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Haven't been here in awhile because of prior poor experience but heard they were under new management and we decided to try it again. My friend ordered 6 wings ( for $10 mind you ) and they looked like they came from a Cornish hen. They drumstick was literally the size of her thumb. I don't think I've ever seen punier wings in my life. When she asked about it the server said she'd have cook drop more. So 10-15 min later she brings out 2 more teeny wings. It was laughable. So if you're looking to get something worth the price I do not recommend here. Overpriced for what you get and nothing good to note. I wish I had taken a photo. read more

It is so good for a cheap amount. The workers are nice and try to get you anything you need it's just great overall. I recommend it a lot. The food is just so good; The Smitty Burger is like a Big Mac but WAY better. The ambiance here is good. read more

I was there for lunch today, my fries and my burger was only luJew arm in the middle. Very disappointed. Maybe the lunch cook is different from the dinner cook because dinner was fine but that was awhile ago. read more

First time here so wanted to see if they were really a 3 Star place It did not disappoint Giving it 5 Smitty's burger was awesome (midway o boy who!) Slaw was tasty Love the krinkle cut fries Onion rings were fresh and hot read more

They had decent burgers, I was hoping they had hand cut fries but they didn't. Prices were good.

For cheap eats they can't be beat! And what's more is even President Obama recently saw fit to grace Smitty's with his presence to enjoy the "famous" Smitty Burger. Decent 'diner style' food at an affordable price. If you looking for a cheaper than average quick bite, or a long lunch with friendly, quick, attentive service this is the place. read more

I love there food but when I went Friday ether the person who served us or cooked are food me and my dad got a stomach virus

My first time there and last. 4 of us came in at 6:30pm and they weren't very busy. We got seated right away but we waited 15 minutes while 2 employees were cleaning up after a big group rather than waiting on us. We weren't offered water or any drink. We got up to tell the manager why we were leaving as 3 waitresses stood around b.s.ing. She asked what she could do but I told her it was too late. Said it was my first and last time. She said it never happens. I beg to differ! read more

My sister and I decided to try out as many of the Lenten fish fries as possible. This means I will be eating at various perch places over the next 5 weeks. Smitty's was yesterdays pick. To say it was a disappointment is being kind. The 2 stars were given because the wait staff were very nice, not because the $15 perch fish fry was good. I believe it was perch although it was an over cooked pale yellow crusted pretender to the throne of a real deep fried fresh perch version. It looked baked rather than being a fresh fish dropped in hot oil to come out golden brown and delicious. The only saving grace about this meal was the cole slaw which was excellent. read more

Perfect for a quick lunch break. The building and menu are old school (the burgers are frozen and the use crinkle fries)... but they have been true to the origial intent. The building has been kept in great shape and updated so you don't feel like you're in a dirty diner. Overall- great tradition and decent lunch for Elyria. read more

I went to the place sat down and ordered an app, the app was served (chicken wings) and one of the wings was completely inedible just like the rest, but this one I should have taken a picture of. After the app it took almost 20 minutes for the waitress to come ask for our order while the table next to us was seated, ordered and brought food before I could even order my entree. 0/5 would not recommend some of the fatties most disgusting wings I've ever ate and awful service. Not to mention they seated an entire family without face masks as I walked out! Not doing their part in stopping the COVID. read more

The food was awesome! Smitty's Place donated dinner to my Independent Living Workshop and a lot of the people in attendance did not even know what Smitty's was. They were a great hit and the food is never disappointing! Love how you give back to the community. read more

I guess if you're looking for slightly sub-standard bar fare straight from the freezer, Smitty's might be the way to go. I think it's incredibly lazy for a bar/restaurant that has a deep fryer to serve frozen onion rings or breaded mushrooms straight out of the bag, but to then charge $2.25 or $3.60 (respectively) for them??? Ridiculous. Even the "legendary" Smitty burger has declined in recent times. Smitty's has a loyal following and got a boost from a visit from Obama, but there are certainly better spots in the area... read more

This was the 1st restaurant that I tried on Yelp! My mom remembered hearing something about the President's visit and we read the great review from Rachel, so we thought we'd check it out. It was fabulous. We didn't try the burgers, but had the appetizer special- nothing like good fried bar food and also had the potato soup which was really good. We also enjoyed the french fries. They were crinkle cut, but thin, not thick, which made them really good. And, our meal was extremely reasonable. We'll be back. read more

I'm sad. The Smitty burger used to be something to marvel at. You would open the container and drool everywhere. Now its just sad. The fries are the crappy crinkle ones and the meat patties are premade frozen yuckieness. The side salad is lettus with the 'secret' sauce and that's it. I understand saving money everywhere you can, but I would gladly pay more for what was an amazing burger. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the staff is great. read more

The transition away from its original dive location into its new family-oriented spot has seen mixed success. The burgers are still good and I suppose frozen krinkle-cut fries is a step up from the complete lack of fries it had before. But a perfectly reasonable place to meet someone for lunch. Also, I met Obama there. read more

Never disappointed! Food is always hot and fresh and consistent. You can't go wrong with a Smitty Burger and fries!

this place is not new. locally its legendary. burgers are what everybody comes for. they have a grilled cheese burger that is off the charts good. i came for a chili dog. it was a monster too. i wasn't disappointed. it's not the kind of dawg you can eat with one hand in three bites by riding a bicycle though. 100% all meat jumbo fatboy weeniewikll hit the spot. it's a handful so plan on using two and pass the napkins. chili is meaty and is hard pressed to stay inside the confines of the bun. high quality frank in a fresh bun dazzled with that stick to your ribs chili will climb to the top of your flavor tree and hit every branch on the way down. place is as clean as its gonna get and service is agreeable but give you elbow room too. don't plan on eating two of these behemoths unless you skipped breakfast. even then I'm not sure i could finish the second one. they've got a good thing going on here. read more

Went for lunch and had the honey mustard wrap. Good basic wrap but the service was pretty slow. It was very packed and it seems like a lot of locals go there. There only seemed to be two waitresses working the whole place so it took awhile to get water, orders in, and food finally out. Overall decent food but be prepared to wait. read more

Great staff!! Love the fried pickles and cod sandwich! The open face pot roast is amazing!

Looks old inside and out and the food is ok. Casual. Chips and salsa are good! Like eating on the patio in the summer.

Excellent Smitty burgers! Bonus is the Yuengling on tap or in the bottle. Great place for a burger or a drink.

What a disappointment!!! I had hoped better for Elyria. We have tried this place several times hoping that our visit was just bad timing however it never gets any better. This is a bar. Period. It is too much of a bar atmosphere. If you like to drink beer with lots of bar activity, this is the place. They have food but forget it. Even the fish fry is not worth even attempting. read more