How to Eat in Toledo, Ohio Area

There are many places to to eat in the restaurant capital per capita so let's skim the surface...

If you desire Chinese then I suggest the following: Fu Yi Chinese, Holland Township where the lunch portions include soup as the meal. For dinner you will get a bigger meal portion but you will have to add a charge for soup. Then if you are looking for the best buffet style, then I suggest you attend: Gourmet of China, Maumee. If you want good food and authentic atmosphere, look no further than Jing Chuan Restaurant, Toledo.

After you have enjoyed your meal you will probably want to enjoy Desert. Why not try Schmucker's Homemade Pies, with several Toledo locations. Or Wixey Bakery (Toledo) where there is an assortment of deserts ready to select or you can pre-order the desert of your choice to insure its readiness. On a hot summer day enjoy the local stop of Lickity Split (Seasonal), Toledo. Another favorite local stop of mine is Penguin Palace (Seasonal), Maumee. I would be remiss if I did not add to the selection: Toozer's Time Out (Seasonal), Maumee.

If you desire Italian Style then I suggest the following: Biaggi's in Perrysburg. A very attractive menu. Biaggi's is surrounded by several shops that are great to review either before your meal while waiting for your reservation or after your meal for a conclusion to your evening's events. Bravo Cuccina Italiana is very party friendly. Not only is the food terrific but this restaurant is part of the biggest mall in Toledo, so many other attractions are near-by. The Spaghetti Warehouse is located in downtown Toledo in the warehouse district. If you like warehouses as much as I do then you will want to make this Warehouse a place of choice. Carrabba's Italian Grill located in Maumee and is part of a restaurant chain.

If you desire Middle Eastern then I suggest the following: The Grape Leaf Dinner, Holland; where you will find great taste for a great price.

If you desire a Well Rounded Menu then I suggest: Elephant Bar and Restaurant it too is part of the biggest mall in Toledo. When Elephant Bar opened in Toledo; it's location was the only location East of the Mississippi.

If you desire Diner Style then I suggest the following: Tony Packo's, well known for being from the Toledo area. There are several locations in the Toledo area so you are bound to pass one as you visit. Rudy's Hotdog is another Toledo attraction with more than one location to serve you. Their chicken noodle soup is my favorite when comfort food is needed. Dudley's is a favorite stop for my brother and his friends, the atmosphere is authentic diner style

If you desire Irish Style then I suggest: Claddagh Pubs of Franklin Park. This restaurant too is located as part of the biggest mall in Toledo.

If you desire Breakfast Style then I suggest: Barry's Bagel Place. Their cream cheese's are very flavorful as well as their large selection of bagels. You can even find deli sandwiches and sides for your pleasure. Beaner's Gourmet Coffee is my local favorite. The atmosphere is a comfortable coffee shop with all the essentials. The Original Pancake House is a name that has survived in the world of Toledo restaurants.

If you desire Really Elegant then I suggest FiFi's Restaurant in Toeldo. I wish I could give you my opinion of the place but it's prices exceed my income.

If you desire Mexican then I suggest: Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen. Very good food, authentic atmosphere, and my favorite feature are the nachos and salsa. They even run coupons frequently in the local newspaper. If you are looking for a great atmosphere then I suggest Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in the Maumee area.

If you desire Child Friendly then I suggest: IHOP, Bob Evans, and Chuck E. Cheese's. Likened unto Chuck E. Cheese's is Major Magic's All Star Pizza Revue.

If you desire Pizza then I suggest: Marco's. Several locations to serve you. Bambino's Pizza again with several locations. Original Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti, they offer the $5 "grab and go" pizzas. Another area favorite is Amies and they have rewards to back up their taste.

If you desire the Toledo atmosphere: then I suggest the Dock restaurants. Just ask any Toledo resident to point you in the direction of the Docks and they will point you to good food. You can find American, Seafood, Italian, Cajun, and Mexican.

Depending on what time of the year you eat in Toledo a few more choices can be opened unto you. For example, The Toledo Zoo has catered events as well as food vendors for the day of your visit. The Metroparks in Toledo have events that serve food such as Teas. We have events that feature Prime-Rib vendors and others featured in the "taste of the town" event.

One thing is for sure, when you visit Toledo, you do not leave hungry.