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- GGeraldToledo / Northwest Ohio •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoService was excellent and the entrees were very good!More infoSweetwater ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Defiance•4.8
- DDougToledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoVery small, very nice! They have a shaded outside patio that we will choose on our next visit. The homemade crab cakes were delicious! The prime rib was very good! The Rebel cocktail was my favorite!! Definitely go back.More infoThe Dark Horse Social ClubPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Defiance•4.9
- TTmetzgieHawaii •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoIt’s great to be a Wine Club member !! I had a complimentary bottle at my table and used birthday credits. Such an awesome perk.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo, OHPrice: Moderate• American• Toledo•4.6
- SShannaIndiana •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoIt was our first time visiting this restaurant and we really enjoyed our dinner. There is very little that would change, mainly my own drink choice. The food was well prepared, presented, and portioned. The restaurant was beautiful and fairly quiet.More infoBakerStreetPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Fort Wayne•4.5
- EelaineIndiana •28 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 26, 2025We had a fabulous dinner last night at Proximo! Our service was great. The food exceeded our expectations. My salmon was cooked perfectly and my nieces Street tacos were delicious! Thank you for such a nice experience and great meal.More infoProximoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Fort Wayne•4.6
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Defiance, Ohio is the classic small town filled with charm and Americana heritage. Three rivers meander through town and form the framework for an old-fashioned place that's also kept up with modern times. The places to eat in Defiance are just as quaint as the town itself. More common types are classic diners, steakhouses and places serving comfort food. Also available are Mexican, Asian, pizza and pancake spots. Some of the local restaurants are right on the river or not far from it, and several have been in business for many decades. Most places tend to be on the casual side. For more of an adventure, it can be great fun to check out the big city and experience the plentiful dining options in Toledo.
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The most romantic restaurant in Defiance is Sweetwater Chophouse
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