Wonderful find in central Ohio! Exciting menu, enthusiastic chefs & staff, plus meatloaf to die…read morefor. Check them out.

My fiancé were in town for his work and decided to check out 318 restaurant after I perused their…read moremenu online. Boy, were we pleased with our meal! I started with a gummy bear cocktail, which was just like drinking a strawberry Jolly Rancher. Then my date & I were served toasted ravioli as our appetizer... they were perfect! Crispy on the outside, soft & tasy on the inside. The marinara complimented the ricotta and breaded pasta well. For my meal, I had some yummy fried shrimp with cocktail sauce. I was very pleased. My curly fried potato wedges (don't call them curly fries!) were crisp on the outside & soft inside. I really enjoyed them. My side of fruit & side salad with balsamic vinaigrette were fine, neither great nor terrible. My fiancé had some delicious chili, though it was cold when served. Out waitress obliged our request to reheat it & when it came back out, it was just right. The cornbread was moist, sweet, and "cakey." I'm from North Carolina &, let me just say, the cornbread was some of the best I've had in ages. The chicken sandwich was good. We ordered some cinnamon caramel pretzel bites (like cinnamon sugar balls) to go & I can attest that they didn't last long the next day when they were warmed up. Overall, this was a nice meal in a quaint Ohio downtown. Should we return to Lima, we'll stop in at 318 again!

Ok, a couple of caveats. This was our first time here. It was also 5pm on Mother's Day. Peak time…read moreof the busiest day of the restaurant year. I understand also they were short-staffed. The food was wonderful, from the sausage appetizer thru to the tiramisu cake and the lemon marzipan cake. Our server Eliza was a delight. Truly a delight. I waited 40 minutes to receive my draft beer. I waited 45 minutes to receive my espresso drink after our meal. The staff was apologetic and solicitous toward us. Overall a fine experience. Again, peak business on the busiest day of the year. We will be back. Absolutely. The atmosphere and feel of the place exudes family. It's hard to be mad at family. We expect to post a 5-star review next time we come. I'd be surprised if we experience anything other than that.

We were Celebrating our wedding plans for this May 16 2026…read more Thanks casa LuAl for making it so special. We had Chianti wine, draft beer and some appetizer's. Service was excellent. Very busy yet they handled the crowd Very well! Thank you !!

As Lima's only LGBTQIA+ bar, you can't go somewhere else…read more This little town bar has a homey feel inside. Like Cheers, but with glitter. The bartender Zen was very kind and fun to chat with. There's plenty of bar seating and a few tables. They also have a coin operated billiards table. There is a side room that is used for Drag shows and other events. The prices were reasonable and they have a great wine selection. There is an adjacent private parking lot and an area out back as well.

Celebrated my 70th birthday tonight at this amazing, fabulous bar. SImply wonderful and welcoming…read moredrag show. Maximum respect!!!! Will be a regular and I will spread the word. Congratulations on your re-opening a month ago.

Ashley...here's your crown! A five star experience, in a beautiful building, with fantastic food &…read moredrinks and excellent service! The Met has a policy that your server gets to proudly wear a crown if their name is mentioned in a five star review. Love that policy!! Wear it proudly Ashely!! The Met is a unique building downtown Lima. It was built in the late 1880's and was originally home to the The Metropolitan Bank. It has since been morphed into a restaurant with very attractive original features. The wood floors and plaster ceilings...along with the attractive decor really enhance the dinning experience! The team here is very friendly, professional and welcoming. Ashley was outstanding. She hustled, knew her menu and had great recommendations. Ashley was very attentive and helped us enjoy the evening. I appreciated Liz stopping by and welcoming us. Liz shared lots of history and helped us appreciate the facility. The Met has a large food menu that has something for everyone. They have a large selection of beverages and specialty cocktails. All at reasonable prices. We started with a couple of Mule drinks. One was a designer St. Patrick's Day Mule and their specialty Met Mule. Both were very tasty, cool and refreshing . We started with the Focaccia bread appetizer. It had a lightly golden/chewing top with a soft and moist inside. Liz said that they make the bread fresh three times a day. The bread had a slight olive oil taste with a mild amount of Italian herbs. The soft whipped butter was a nice add. The side salad had lots of fresh spring greens. There was a few tasty tomatoes and lots of stronger tasting onions. The thin Parmesan cheese shreds were an excellent touch. The house ranch dressing was very smooth/light/creamy moderately thin with a mild ranch taste. My wife had the chicken bacon ranch flatbread. The crust was thin and crispy. She really liked the ranch house made sauce and how it accented the meat toppings. I had the Met Meatloaf which had an outstanding meat flavor. The meat was made with Italian sausage which had a slightly spicy kick. It was moist and tender to go along the beefy taste. The smooth red sauce on top was slightly sweet & spicy. It accented the meat nicely. The mashed potatoes were real with lumps, eyes and minute peel pieces. Very smooth and delicious! The grilled asparagus had a slight crisp to go along with the tender stalk. Not much seasoning detected...just a nice olive oil taste. Overall a fantastic dinner experience. We sat street level and watched the pedestrians come & go while enjoying the decor of this unique facility! The menu is large and the food and drinks are outstanding. A special trip to The Met in downtown Lima is worth a try!

We drove in from Columbus to meet friends from Toledo. It's about half-way for both of us…read more Glad we found The Met. I think someone we knew had been here and gave it a high recommended. We arrived at 11:30 and left at 2. They were nice to let us linger. Everything we had was terrific. Soups are made in-house. I'm thinking most all things on the very large menu were probably very good. They seem to care about the details. We also shared some ice cream cookie sundae concoction that was 5*. Metered parking on the street and there was a free lot but it was full. Meters were $2 for two hours. Nice staff and there were no staff shortages! Lilly our server was perfect. If we pass through again we will stop in! The bar area is exquisite.

It's a typical dive bar in a sketchy area. Drink specials are awesome. I ordered two vodka…read morecranberries and they were $3 each. Can't beat it! Also, the place appeared worn but, it's a dive bar. People appeared to enjoy the atmosphere. Nice music selection and there is a pool table as well. The bartender was friendly and appeared to have great rapport with the patrons.

Fabulous service, fabulous food and a wonderful upscale dining experience. Our waiter, Scott, was…read morefriendly, professional and kind. The table side Caesar was outstanding as was the rest of the entrees! If you're looking for a great date night out with fabulous food and service, this is your spot.

Only thing that I was impressed with was the Caesar salad. Prime rib was tough, service was well…read morebelow par. Had to ask for a drink three different times and twice for the desert menu. Don't recommend. In a minor defense to our waitress I feel like they were understaffed. It took so long for her to come back around to see that my prime rib wasn't eaten that my wife and aunt were ready to order dessert and they asked me if I wanted another steak. Wow!

They offer Corona and Bud Light bottles. Maybe 20 bottles of liquor. Teenage girls running in and…read moreout. Smoking indoors. Loud music and couldn't talk without shouting. I'm really not sure how they are in business.

Looking for a neighborhood bar with no frills and no hassles? This is it. Cheap, cold beer;…read morefriendly clientele; pool table; jukebox... if those are your expectations you will be satisfied. See Summer behind the bar and she'll take care of your beverage needs. Be sure to tip her well - she deserves it!

Sidecar Lounge is a rare find. The ambiance is the perfect marriage between a high-end whiskey bar…read moreand a 1920s speakeasy--dark, intimate, and intentional. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to my Vesper Martini, and they nailed it here. I usually find modern Vespers too bitter when bartenders use Cocchi, but Sidecar uses Lillet Blanc, which keeps the profile elegant and perfectly balanced with the gin's botanicals. Using Lillet and executing it with that level of gourmet precision tells you everything you need to know about the bar program. What I appreciated most was the mellow, "grown-up" vibe. The house-controlled music stays at a coffee-house volume, making it the perfect spot for actual, laid-back conversation. It's a refined environment where the "riff-raff" is essentially priced out, leaving you with a sophisticated crowd that actually knows how to appreciate a drink. If you want a masterfully crafted cocktail without the chaos, this is the spot.

Such a great gem in Lima! Great staff and atmosphere with tasty beverages of bourbon and other…read morefun libations