we arrived after the dinner hour. 3 other couples of 2. told that the servers were taking a…read morebreak. A couple looked in and saw that tables were available but not bussed You are a restaurant, do you not expect to be busy at dinner? On Friday night. We were eventually seated in what I call the 'overflow' room Separated from the main bar area. No table cloths No silverware. No service for almost 10 min. Candle on table, not lit. Felt like we were seated in the garage. Sad that the ambiance was flat for the money we spent to eat and have cocktails. When asking about paying the bill, we were told it's easier for her if we just pay online. There goes the personal connection that you expect when paying that kind of money. The food was delicious. Just wish the experience of eating there matched.

Great atmosphere, live music, excellent food and lots of whiskey! Great bar seating for solo…read moretravelers

Excellent food. Excellent service…read more Excellent bar. I recommend the Cajun pasta with shrimp or chicken. The bar does a great job with mixed drinks.

This place had a margarita flight I really enjoyed. The host was kind and checked in on us during…read moreour meal. Recommend if you're interested in some interesting cocktails.

When this opened, it was called the basement: geek speakeasy. Interesting rotation of good craft…read morebeer selection and cocktails. There were a few pinball machines that I could play with my guy. Very friendly bartenders to chop it up with. Today its called Toledo pinball club. Things have changed. Now children are allowed. There's pinball tournaments. The beer list hasn't changed in months and its no longer creative. They will push that now expensive bar food from the Distillery upstairs. Atmosphere has changed and its not for me. I come to chill out, drink some beer, and play a game or 2. Now, you are going to hear young boys screeching as they play pinball behind you. I left a half full beer last time I as there. No longer my scene. Count me out

We've come here a few times and have always had a good time…read more The pinballs players come here and are regulars and friends with the staff. The food is pulled from the Distillery menu so it's great bar food. The atmosphere is a nerd basement with at least 10 pinball machines, board games and active puzzles. They announce when they have new pinball machines and the community comes out and shows up in a big way. It's a great spot to get away and nerd out with your favorite pinball game.

Easily the best stop we made on our weekend visit to the Toledo area! I visited on a Saturday after…read morethe Toledo Farmer's Market and could not be more impressed with their selection. All spirits and liquors are made in house. When we visited, they had their brunch menu going on which switches for dinner at 4pm. Will was our bartender and I could not have nicer things to say about him! He sparked up some casual conversation with us, answered some questions we had, and made some great recommendations on drinks! He mentioned their two most popular brunch drinks were the Espresso Martini & Benton's Old Fashioned. We ordered both and WOW! Such a balanced cocktail, nice presentation, and great flavors. Their dinner menu was currently inspired by well known novels which previewing the menu had me wanting to come back. Such a fun spot with unique offerings you won't find at other spots in Toledo. Must try!

Went for holiday brunch bingo and it was PACKED. The flatbread was quite nice, and the drinks are…read morestrong (it's a distillery - they should be). Bingo started off well enough, then devolved into basically a friendly shouting competition between the DJ and the drunk audience, so we left before it ended.

We completely stumbled on this bar as they had only been open for a few weeks…read more They had a fantastic staff that was very pleasant and quick to get our order in. They had an amazing cocktail menu so I ordered the "Kiwi do you live me" drink and it was delicious! We only had a short amount of time before our plans so we didn't get to try and good, but it all looked delicious! We will be coming back to try that food.

This spot is new. Only reason Im giving 2 stars. Room to grow. 40 minutes to place a brunch order…read morethat has 4 items. Not off to a great start. I called and made reservations. When we arrived the host? Not sure who he was just starts talking about the only seats at the bar. Didn't get a word in edgewise to say hey I have a reservation. We were the only folks sitting at the bar so ok. So back to where I was. 40 minutes later sitting directly at the bar trying to make eye contact and caught a server finally to take our order. Now 4 more folks came n sat at the bar. Somehow their food order got taken and before ours. My man is ticked and about to leave. Ordered a pearmosa which is a woodchuck cider not a mimosa to me. We got a waffle (cold), bacon, grits and the seafood grits. Most were cold. Butter just melted and that's after I heated it up next day. The flavor of the food was good. Just not proper temp, service sucked and the parking sucks. Limited street parking or pay to park lots. Im going to give them some time to grow before trying again. Two words for this black owned establishment. Do better

This is an awesome looking space. Able to open the doors n windows to make it more open space…read more Maybe in Austin. This is Ohio and the weather here 7-8 months out of the year are not a open your windows type of deal. I like beer. I drink beer if Im going to drink most times out. I tried a flight here of 4 of their beers and did not find one that was good. For me. As my man was enjoying the atmosphere I even resorted to getting a glass of wine so we could hang for a bit. Service was just ok. They do have food trucks time to time. None when we were there. I can just imagine how cold it is in here in fall/winter with warehouse type spot atmosphere. Glad I checked it out but don't see any reason to return for me.

Stopped in with some friends a couple weeks ago and sadly it was not the vibe. Plenty of space…read morewhich is good but the drinks felt flat and the chairs were uncomfortable and cheap. Some upgrades in this area would make it a lot better.

4 to 5 stars for the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the service. 4 stars overall…read morebecause...FCB is overpriced. I don't usually factor cost into my ratings. After all, the prices are marked on the menu and nobody is forcing me to eat there...but, when it's in my face... 25 bucks for 2 links of Andoulli with a, fairly large, "shot glass" of coleslaw and another, smaller, shot glass of pickled onions, and, a tablespoon of brown mustard. I saw the price but I still ordered it. After dinner my wife was laughing her ass off: "That anduoilli could have been from Kroger, you know?" I'm sure she was right. If the sausage was homemade, I'll issue a retraction...and eat my hat. That said it tasted great. For 15 bucks, it would have been a good deal. 90 bucks for a dozen oysters and a few prawns, AND 5 tasty scallops. We saw the prices but still ordered it. The oysters and sauces were excellent, so were the scallops. But that ain't "market price." The beignets for dessert were more than ok. Almost, but not quite there. The atmosphere of the establishment, including the patio, is top notch. I like the look and the feel. The service was also great. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and took great care of us. Drinks: I've been drinking a lot less as of late (I like being cut more than I like being buzzed), but last night, I did have an excellent cocktail, or two. In this category, FCB gives you what you pay for! Overall, Farnsworth Cocktail Bar is an excellent establishment. Them prices tho...

The place is so cool and has history. It was a bank and the vault is still there, behind the bar…read moreactually! How neat?! Limited number of tables but spacious - you aren't sit on top of the other tables. I always enjoy sitting at the bar. Service is always friendly and great. My husband enjoyed a couple different cocktail from the menu and I always find a good wine! I've only come in for apps & drinks so far. Due to the size, I'd recommend a reservation. We have been turned away when trying to pop in due to no availability. So dinner must be great!

Excellent service, cocktails and food. My husband and I shared a salad and a sandwich - both were…read moresplit in half back in the kitchen which was greatly appreciated and less work for the consumer! They make an excellent old fashioned and for desert we had the bananas foster...yummy! This is a hidden gem of Toledo! We will be back.

Good food and fair price. We got takeout and had no problems and enjoyed a nice meal at homeread more

Our family visited for the first time 01.10.26 for an amazing tribute dedicated to my brother…read moreThomas L. Williams aka Kimathi Asante who passed away 12.01.25 May you RIP Brother K! The ambiance was welcoming and cozy, and the drinks were great! The band was really amazing...and a sincere & heartfelt thanks goes out to the house band: Andre Wright, Gene Parker and his son Ray. (Special addition Mr. Bobbie Johnston and his family - they provided food, love and hugs) To everyone, YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Thank you Peacock Cafe staff for allowing the space and opportunity to celebrate the life of our dear brother. We sincerely appreciate the warmth and hospitality that I'm sure he would've most certainly been proud of!

I thought this spot was closed. Their Facebook page hasn't been updated since about 2017 and I…read morenever really hear anybody talking about it anymore. This bar has been here probably as long as I've been in Toledo and that's over 15 years. When you walk in you see this beautiful bar made out of wood. I don't know who made it but it is gorgeous. They have a nice selection of alcohol for cocktails and Sutter Home type wine. Even a few craft beers for me. They have special events like jazz on Thursday for free with free appetizers and host comedy events on occasion. Only problem is you have to search it out. They don't do a great job of advertising. Now this place has a reputation of being a primarily black bar but I have seen folks of all ethnicities here and they are welcome. The bartenders are semi-friendly depending who you get. Prices are like you would expect being near downtown. AKA overpriced. But the bathrooms are clean and the atmosphere is nice. Come check it out

THE ITALIAN BURGER altered my brain chemistry. This burger…read morehad me silent for a minute. Like genuinely reflective. The wagyu? Perfect. The taleggio cheese? Offensive how good it was. The basil aioli and hot Hungarian peppers together?? Whoever made this needs financial compensation and a standing ovation. AND the fries...You know when you get that ONE random McDonald's fry that tastes like it was handcrafted by God himself and you spend the rest of your life chasing that high?Every single fry felt that way. 20/10. If I was on death row, cancel the last words. Bring me this burger.

We had high expectations going in to our first meal at Sabira because Souk has set the bar high,…read moreand Sabira easily surpassed our expectations. The decor is beautiful, moody, and special, the service was phenomenal and friendly, and the food is delicious! We ordered wine, apps, specials, entrees, and dessert, and everything was delicious. My out of town family was impressed and I'm already planning my second visit.