My husband deems their menus "too exotic" for his taste so I jump at any opportunity with friends…read moreand family to dine here! Admittedly, I have peeked at my phone to identify a menu offering or two, but Registry Bistro rarely disappoints. Our latest visit was for a special Gatsby themed prix fixe menu and it was splendid! Dining room is sleek and elegant, service is always friendly and efficient, and Chef Erika Rapp is a welcoming presence! Highly recommend!

There's always going to be something delicious happening at Registry Bistro. Their ingredients are…read morealways fresh and they've always got high class menu items. We came for happy hour this time which is Tues-Thursday 4-6pm where they are featuring monthly new menus with different focus areas. The Alpine Spritz beverage was herbacious and yummy. The ribeye skewers and lamb stroganoff meatballs were two favorites. I've also come for dinner and had their halibut which is absolutely divine. Its interior has that of a warehouse vibe and the service is always strong. You'll find the servers really know the menu and chef is very proud of the quality that they provide! This is a great spot that I feel sometimes gets slept on

I made a brunch reservation here a few weekends ago for some girlfriends and I. Went on a Saturday…read moreand brunch is only on Sunday, womp womp. We pivoted and all had a lovely meal. Our server was so terrific. All the food was delicious. I'd been craving French onion soup and decided to give it a try and it was sofa king good. Perfection! I also had a delicious turkey club paired with a kiwi smash. The space is open with high ceilings and a long bar. It started filling up shortly after we were seated so would recommend a reservation. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Toledo!

This is kind of a hard review for me. I REALLY wanted to love this place, but a few things went…read morekind of wrong, and the ambiance, although really interesting, was off. The drinks were good, but again, a hitch. Service too... So, two of us ordered the French dip sandwich. They were just OK at best. Really no flavor, the roll was kind of wrong and the jus was tasteless. I asked (several times) for some horseradish, and I would guess it's still on its way to the table... 2 folks ordered the fried walleye, and one said it was REALLY good and the other said it was really over cooked. 1 person ordered the burger and said it was great. The last person ordered the salmon and did like it. The standout sides were the brussels sprouts and the fries. Both are very, very good. No comments about the other sides. The person across the way ordered the bruleed sweet potatoes and they looked amazing. The ambiance. What a cool place inside. A cool mix of furnishings with some kitsch factor. Not in a bad way from aesthetics, but in practicality, a big miss. When we were taken to our table, we were presented with a 1950's style dinette and chairs. Again, really kitschy, but not at all fun to sit in. The place has a cool mix of all kinds of stuff, but the noise was deafening. We tried to talk to one another, but it was really hard. Just too much background noise from all the people in a concrete, brick and steel room. Too bad. The drinks... So, I took a chance and ordered my martini. I explained how I wanted it mixed, etc. and the bartender did a superb job! Hats off to him for making a great martini! The big issue was one of our guests wanted a Bloody Mary. The waitress explained that they have great Bloody Mary's as they make their own mix. After the drinks were ordered, the waitress came back to the table to let us know they were out of Bloody Mary mix. Mind you, this is 6:00 on a Saturday. That shouldn't happen. The service... All of the drinks were ordered at the same time, and they came out in a staggered fashion over a period of 15 minutes. Same thing with our dinners. Interestingly, the hold up with the entrees was the 2nd French Dip. I would guess if the guy making the sandwiches saw 2 of the same thing on the same ticket, he'd make them both at the same time. That second sandwich took at least 15 minutes to get to the table. We're all being polite and waiting for his meal to deliver so we can all eat at the same time. Cold fish, anyone? And I'd still like to know where my horseradish went. Oh, parking in the lot to the left of the building is stupid expensive. Park in the garage across the street and save $20 bucks. All in all, our check came to about $100.00 for 3 of us. That's without the tip. My meal was a solid 2 to 3-star event but factoring in the others' opinions and negating the Bloody Mary incident and service, I'll give it 4 stars. Pretty sure I'll go back, but probably not too soon.

Andrew is the perfect waiter. Relaxed, but attentive. Super kind!…read more Also, the food was nice. Old fashioned was great. And the space is modern and clean.

I stopped by Assembly Downtown Kitchen & Bar right next to the Hilton, and it's easily one of my…read morenew favorites. The space is huge, modern, and has a great bar area definitely a pleasant vibe for a midday meal. The service was 10/10. The waiters and even the chef were incredibly friendly and made the experience feel personal. I ordered the Mahi Mahi, and it was served in record time. The dish was fresh, tempting, and packed with flavor. If you're in the Glass City Center area and want high-quality food with fast, friendly service, this is the place. Full marks from me I'll definitely be back!

This is simply the best lunch spot downtown (dare I say, maybe even all of Toledo) bar none. No…read morehyperbole. After picking up lunch today, I realized I've never reviewed Adams Street Cafe, and honestly that's a huge miss on my part. I've probably eaten here once a week on average for years. It's so consistently delicious that I think I've underestimated just how important it is to the Toledo restaurant scene. The food is always excellent and clearly made from scratch. Nothing tastes premade or mass-produced. And the house-smoked meats? Absolute game changer. Even something as simple as a smoked turkey sandwich is completely next-level. Pro tip: order the Smoked Turkey Bacon Gouda -- it's unreal. The Bacon and Brie burger is another standout, and the daily specials are always worth checking out as they keep the menu fun and inventive. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you haven't been yet, you owe it to yourself to go try it.

I first discovered this cute cafe' 12 months ago and gave it 5 stars because the Turkey Reuben…read moresandwich was amazing. Today, I tried something else that I unfortunately didn't love, so I'm rating it 4 stars. Today, I didn't place my to-go order ahead of time and instead walked in and sat at the counter and sipped on a diet pepsi while I waited. I would describe the decor as cozy, rustic farmhouse chic, with lots of pictures of pigs. I had time to take pics while I waited for my order. I stopped in a bit later than the usual lunch rush, so there was literally no one dining in. A couple of people came in to pick up their carryout orders. The server was very friendly and down to earth. I ordered the pepper smoked turkey sandwich based on some reviews that raved about it. Rather than chips or fries, I opted to upgrade to a slaw for $2 more. I couldn't wait to get back to the office and try the food. Before digging in, I took photos because everything looked delicious. The meal was top notch quality. The turkey was thickly sliced with artisan lettuce and a garlic aioli sauce, plus cheddar cheese. The bread was a tasty sour dough. I ordered it without onions because I didn't want onion breath. Despite the high quality ingredients, it somehow wasn't amazing. It was very good but I didn't taste the pepper flavor on the turkey. The slaw was a nice mixture of kale, cabbage and carrots. For my taste, the cream sauce was on the sweet side, whereas my preference is less sweet and more tangy. Nevertheless, the ingredients were very fresh. As I reached the bottom of the bowl, however, there was a lot of runny cream sauce. Again, my personal preference is for less cream; someone else might love it. I know it seems like I am being overly picky, but I should mention that the total cost of my lunch (before tip) was $18.75 (sandwich, slaw and diet pepsi that was a fountain drink with mostly ice). Yes, everything is expensive these days, but I couldn't help being disappointed. I would absolutely return and order the Turkey Reuben in a heartbeat but wouldn't order the pepper turkey sandwich, slaw or soda. I'd also recommend dining in the adorable restaurant rather than eating at an office desk with plastic utensils!

Overall a solid place to get breakfast if staying at the Renaissance. I ordered the Poutine for…read morebreakfast which had a nice combo of tater tots, sausage, gravy, and eggs that came on top. My gf got an omelette with everything in it. She said it was good and the cheesy potatoes were good also. Some service issues with toast not coming out, some omelettes that weren't prepared correctly for some people in our group. The physical aspect of this space is fine, easy to hear and carry on conversations.

The food was hot, fresh, and tasty. I had the create my own omelette with all the veggies and hash…read morebrown casserole which was delicious. It reminded me of a homemade casserole. So yummy. Juliana and Maher were very friendly. Other staff were attentive as well. Walking around and checking to see if anything was needed. It's a good place to have brunch on a Sunday. Food quality was great and the crowd was not loud and lighting is perfect.

I was just passing through and saw that this place had good reviews so I decided to check it out…read more The second reason that I decided to try, it was because of the name, I think it's hilarious. But in all seriousness, this place had a very large menu with many different options to choose from, which I always love. I ordered the "club classic "with french fries and a side of the smoked Gouda mac & cheese. As you can see in the photo of the sandwich is a serious sandwich that was very large and I could only eat half of it. The ingredients were fresh and I loved how toasted the bread was. The mac & cheese was also quite yummy. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Stopped in Toledo midpoint en route on a 6 hour road trip. Service was pretty good and the space…read moreitself had some character. The pimento burger had great flavor. The big Italian was generously portioned with solid combo of flavors. The chipotle cheesesteak was the most forgettable as the sauce reminded me a little like subway. Each served with chips out of a bag (not homemade). I'd be back to try another sandwich or another blend of flavors on a burger

We were visiting family in Toledo OH from Detroit and they take us to Josephine kitchen's to order…read moredinner the food was very tasty and next time I'm in town I'll be coming back again. Friendly and family feel.

Ordered the meatloaf Sunday dinner. Absurdly huge slice of a dense meatloaf with gravy. Very tasty…read more Came with two sides and a bread option (roll or cornbread) I went with the Mac and cheese which was extra buttery and yummy and the greens which were a little salty for my taste (but I think most would disagree with me). I called ahead and my ordered was ready in 15 mins. Inside there is limited seating. Everyone was very nice. Mainly posting to update the menu pictures :)

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

Private event on a Saturday night. We filled the space with 75+ and an excellent buffet was…read moreprovided by the Grumpy's team. The menus hit all their menu favorites. The Mudhens were in town so the area was very crowded. Free parking was rough. This is the original location, and I've been here several times. Always positive. As of February It is under new ownership. The new owner, Vanessa, is very much on top of her game. Wish her great success in her new venture. There were issues with a license and currently they have no beer, wine, or spirits. They hope to have beer and wine very soon. Check out Grumpy's and give Vanessa a shout-out.

Every Saturday we look for a breakfast spot and this place was recommended quite a few times…read more We were the first ones in for breakfast and the menu had a ton of options. We had the French toast sandwich, the cheese and sausage scramble and all the flavors were amazing!

We go here once every week or two. The food is kind of inconsistent, but the wait staff is always…read moreon point... Lat time I was there I ordered soup and a chicken salad sandwich. Both were really good. The soup was homemade cream of mushroom. It had great flavor, it was hot and the serving was plentiful. The chicken salad was also really nice. The chicken was cubed, the veggies were nicely diced, it was well seasoned and not too "wet." On the other hand... I think it was the week before, I had the fried chicken sandwich. God, I've never had a piece of fried chicken so dried out and tasteless. All the mayo in the work couldn't help that thing. It was just awful. My suggestion is to stick to the specials if you go here. The ambiance is really cool (even though the carpet needed a good cleaning back in the Carter administration). It's a place that you would never find if you didn't know it existed. The soups are always good and the salads always look pretty nice too. Wait staff is on it and the food does come out quickly. I just can't get past that fried chicken sandwich... unforgiveable.

I order my lunch from here because it is convenient and close to my job. I only get a half hour for…read morelunch so imagine my surprise on yesterday 2/22/23 when I got my lunch. I ordered a Chef's Salad with no onions, no tomatoes, with french dressing and add croutons. Simple enough right? When I received my salad there were Portobello Mushrooms throughout the entire salad. Ugh!! I was completely disappointed and did not have time to get a replacement since I only have 30 minutes to begin with! This was my second time ordering from here and I didn't want to leave a bad review but I would prefer to get what I pay for and nothing extra that I didn't!!