Water Main Grille

Great food and atmosphere...reasonable prices. this is one of our favorite places to eat. A soft…read morepretzel appetizer is amazing.

Solid spot! I'd heard good things about this place and finally checked it out on a Tuesday evening…read more We met another couple here and were seated right away. They have plenty of seating inside and a number of board games available but we just opted for dinner this time. It wasn't loud or dark inside so it was a nice place to have some good conversation with friends and not worry about hearing one another, haha. As for food, we ordered the giant Bavarian pretzel with added beer cheese dip to share and I went for the falafel sandwich with sweet potato tots ($3 upcharge) for my meal. The pretzel was delicious...I enjoyed both types of mustard as well as the cheese dipping sauce. I'd get that again for sure. The falafel sandwich was good but a bit dry - it was better once I asked for a side of hot sauce. The tots were really good but I didn't feel like it was a ton for the upcharge. My husband ordered the black & bleu burger with fries and enjoyed that as well. The service was great too - super friendly and attentive. All in all a tasty food choice in a good environment. Thank you, Great Oaks Tavern!

Wall of games. Free on Sunday

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Wall of games!

Shelly's Uptown Grill

4.1(42 reviews)

3.8 mi

Food is usually very good! We used to come here a lot for the live music. We enjoy sitting at the…read morebar and the staff is friendly.

Cool vibe. Service was good. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Chili was good. The roast…read moreturkey sandwich that was on special was amazing. Turkey with stuffing on sourdough bread and a panini smash couldn't be any better. Next time we are in the area we will not hesitate to stop again.

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Retro

5.0(2 reviews)

4.7 mi

This place is so amazing full of respectful people and great bartenders always doing there best…read morekeeping everyone safe and happy at the same time this is the place too get out and feel good without worrying about being judged this place is a NO-JUDGEMENT-ZONE if you have anything negative too say or wanna create drama you will not have a good night a lot of people know each other here so none of that will fly. Don't be shy and be yourself and have a great time at retro. Definitely the place too go!

Great place to hang out. I like a no drama little bar…read more Just want to chill with friends good place to do It.

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Wayback Burgers

2.6(82 reviews)

2.5 mi

Tried them again, again with the Classic double with everything, cheese, mustard, ketchup, Pickles…read moreOnion, lettuce n tomato. My father got the single meal deal for 8.99. Again the fries were not crispy at all, and for me that a problem. Should have gotten onion rings. Someone had some at their table and they looked great. That's the only issue I have with this place. The main lead guy on this Thursday night was good, nice and funny.

The burgers are big, but thin. Probably so that they cook faster. Family of 5 and everyone loved…read moreit. But the meal for all of us was $85! A bit steep for us to consider returning.

Chicken tenders and fries

Dog and fries

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Spunkmeyers Pub and Grill

3.6(94 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was with a group of 6 and we had mixed reviews! The atmosphere of Spunkmeyers for the holidays is…read moreperfect, the decorations are everywhere and so fun. 10/10. The holiday drink list is long and I had two that were both delcious. I ate a chicken tender wrap with fries and it was yummy, unfortunately my friends didn't have such luck with a lack luster Ruben, cheese curds that was half burnt fries (weird?), and a smaller then expected burger. I'd give this bar another shot!

Never really had a bad meal at Spunkmeyers. Their smashburger and wraps are delicious. They have…read morekaraoke nights which are pretty entertaining as well. We typically go for lunch due to how crowded it gets in the evenings, but a great sports bar nonetheless.

Holiday Drinks - Boozy Hot Chocolate

Mini sliders & fries

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Hodge's Cafe

4.1(63 reviews)

5.6 mi

Seems to be permanently closed. Proprietor has been stringing what once was, loyal customers along…read morefor more than a year. A proper re-opening date never was announced. Servers that were there moved on to other employment opportunities. People grow older, for some retirement is in their sights, sadly for some retirement is not by their own choosing by whatever circumstances. Some small establishments are passed to family member that will with all heart keep that business going and thriving. Some Proprietors have no one to pass their legacy to, and others pass it along with hopes and expectations that do not come to fuision. When someone takes over a small business their goal is sometimes not to make changes too quickly then to the detriment of the business some want to quickly make changes. Some changes chase people away. Hodges Cafe had a glorious heyday. Hodge was always a friendly face ready for nice conversation or life advise. The Hodge Burger was award winning in this area; people still crave them. Friday nights were great for a Hodge Burger then walk it off with a walk to the theatre for a movie (now closed) then walk back to Hodges for beers. Sad that most of the neighborhood establishments are gone now. Barberton had quite a few neighborhood places that could be safely walked to from home. It seems to now be a rarity that people can pass along anything and expect the recipient to love it with as much heart as the giver. Your public misses you Hodge.

Just an old corner bar with average food. Nothing better than what you could make at home yourself…read more Does not have a commercial kitchen not my recommendation.

Friendly atmosphere at Hodges.

The hamburger bun is dry and cold...the fries are too thin and greasy....but the cheeseburger itself is the best I've eaten in a dive bar.

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Friendly atmosphere at Hodges.

TailGators Sports Pub & Grille

3.2(44 reviews)

0.8 mi

We were passing through using the iExit app which shows the Yelp reviews for restaurants. This one…read morewas close to the highway and had lots of options. Food and service was great!

Food was very good. Service was phenomenal seeing there was a group of us church ladies…read more Comfortable and the place was happening!

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Our delicious Reuben

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Reuben w/thousand island

Valley Cafe

4.2(195 reviews)

0.5 mi

I've been to Valley Café a few times now, and it's always a great experience. This visit, I ordered…read morethe chicken biscuit sandwich. They were out of the chicken patties, so they offered to substitute chicken tenders instead, which I really appreciated. It was still really good! I think it could have used a little something to make it less dry, but I'm guessing the regular chicken patty probably would've helped with that. Their cold brew iced coffee was delicious, and my friend ordered the spicy sausage gravy. I had a bite, and the flavor was fantastic! The highlight of our visit was our waitress. She was so fun, friendly, and attentive, and she made the whole experience even better. I've also had the chicken and waffles here before, and it's still one of my favorite things on the menu.

Saturday's call for breakfast in downtown Wadsworth at Valley Cafe. We were greeted and seated…read moreright away. Love having so many options to choose from! I definitely want to come back to try some items off the seasonal menu like that Lemon Blueberry French Toast! Plenty of parking on the street or in the lot behind the restaurant. Salted Caramel Iced Coffee Western Omelette Breakfast Burrito with home fries Glazed Amish Cinnamon Toast

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Pancake & Eggs

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Wolf Creek Tavern

3.9(165 reviews)

5.3 mi

Food extraordinary! Service impeccable!…read moreAmbiance: A blast from the past! Make your way over to Wolf Creek Tavern, Norton Ohio!

3.5 score. Pretty good place, but busy for holiday crowd. Stopped before an outing at the Wadsworth…read moreCelestial. Decent service but overtasked due to the crowd, so drinks and meals were slow. I'm better at waiting for food or ordering the meal, but I do like drinks reordered or topped off when needed. Food was good (my New Year's resolution is to take pics). I had the beer battered cod (small cod portion and too much oily breading) and my wife had a Chicken Alfredo (she enjoyed it). Overall, if we are in the area we may return, but won't make this a destination. Again, nothing wrong here just slow and average meals.

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Beef Wellington

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Spring dreaming cocktail

The Galaxy Restaurant

3.3(235 reviews)

2.0 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Locally owned & operated

This is part of a complex that includes several different restaurants in the building…read more The food is good and priced reasonably well - convenient to neighborhoods in Wadsworth and also the local hotels adjacent to the interstate.

Sitting out on the shaded patio is one of the true highlights of the Summer. The food we ordered…read morewas excellent at very good prices. The service was fast and we received our food quickly after placing our order.

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EmeraldGuitarist L.

3 years ago

I used to work here, but believe me I'm not biased. The food is amazing, and the staff is even better, my favorite dish on the menu is the Chicken wrap with a little Buffalo sauce on it, perfecto!!perfect!!! Don't let that stop you from trying thd other menu items that are perfectly crafted by the team, and brought to life by Mr Mike Leavitt read more

Nogrs A.

3 years ago

Nice place. Clean. Every-time we've been there, it's been crowded but well worth the wait, usually not too long. Prices are good. Portions are plentiful. Staff is friendly and works hard to please. It's not a fancy place but the food is good, service is good and prices are reasonable. That works for me. read more

Brayden K.

3 years ago

Our server Chloe was excellent! The food was delectable, the atmosphere was quite pleasant, and the chocolate milk was incredible! Will be back!! read more

Joe B.

6 years ago

This is the first time we have ordered from them and we were not disappointed. The sandwiches were very good and we will order front them again. read more

Abigail M.

4 years ago

Great food, and great service. Daily specials. Free soup with lunch. Everything is good. Local pride.

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