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- AAndrewIndiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious food- perfectly prepared. Filet was outstanding! Our service was impeccable.More infoRuth’s Chris Steak House - Fort WaynePrice: Very Expensive• American• Fort Wayne•4.7
- KKathy1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoOur server and our service was great! Food was delicious as always.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo, OHPrice: Moderate• American• Toledo•4.6
- SSylviaColumbus •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025We came in to celebrate my birthday. My friends were from Indianapolis and Cincinnati and had never been to the Dark Horse.  they love the food and the ambience. Our server was very attentive and even placed a candle in my drink to celebrate my birthday. More infoThe Dark Horse Social ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Defiance•4.8
- LLoriToledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 7, 2025Absolutely perfect! My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. Everything was amazing!More infoSweetwater ChophousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Defiance•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerToledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 23, 2025Food was great and service was too. Had a nice visit with my familyMore infoQuimby's Food & SpiritsPrice: Moderate• American• Sylvania•3.3
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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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- Northtowne Mall Shopping Center
- Welcome Park
- Casoade Park
- Best Western Plus Napoleon Inn & Suites
- Oxbow Lake State Wildlife Area
- Justin F Coressel Stadium
- Compo Park
- Fort Defiance
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Defiance
- Charloe Community Park
- Jones-Read-Touvelle House
- Country Acres Golf Course
- Bronson Park
- Depot Park
- Homecoming Park
- Fred Brown Stadium
- Defiance Public Library
- Second Ward Park
- Oakwood Community Park
- Diehl Park