Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Toledo / Northwest Ohio

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Standard

4.9

4.9 (91)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Sylvania

About the restaurant

The Standard Toledo is a locally owned and operated restaurant that strives to deliver genuine hospitality and a memorable dining experience. Our creative menu includes satisfying and craveable options including Steak, Seafood, Pasta, Salad, and Pork. The interior of the restaurant helps to make for a lively and exciting experience.

Top review

Jessica

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent beef filet and grilled lamb chops! Tried the fried pickles for our first time and really enjoyed them and the dilled sauce that accompanied. The service staff are ALL very attentive to any needs, and take a personal interest in you and your dining experience. We will continue to support Jeff and all his team as they provide Toledo the very best steakhouse fare!

IronWood Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (476)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Tiffin

About the restaurant

IronWood Steakhouse overlooks Mohawk Golf Course just south of Tiffin Ohio and offers a beautiful backdrop for enjoying delicious food and classic cocktails.

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Janet

Dined on Sep 11, 2024

Food was excellent...Best hamburger I have ever eaten. Truffle fries were delicious and the bread was out of this world good ...Jamie our waitress was incredible and never missed a beat. Served 8 of us and all of us appreciate the excellent service...

The Benchmark Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1649)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Toledo

About the restaurant

The Benchmark Restaurant is a modern American steakhouse located within the gorgeous Shops at Levis Commons in beautiful Perrysburg, Ohio. A Chef owned and driven restaurant that focuses on quality products and amazing service.

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Bob

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding service and great food. Loved the ability to share side dishes.

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4.7

4.7 (1156)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Defiance

About the restaurant

We Are Open for Lunch Daily at 11am (reservations not taken for lunch Please call for Large Party Lunch Reservations)

Sweetwater Chophouse, Fired Stone Tavern & 4kd Crick Brewery are located on Eagle Rock Golf Club. Open to the public 7 days a week. This is the spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, company parties or if you are just in the mood to come out to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and amazing signature drinks. The focus for Executive Chef Aaron Weible is to maintain a scratch kitchen. Preparing everything daily from sauces to breads. Utilizing local area farmers for fresh vegetables and using our on-site herb garden. We take great pride in providing each of our guests a WOWing experience.

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Deborah

Dined 7 days ago

We had the best waitress, Heather!! We ordered the Parmesan Fires and Egg rolls for appetizers and they were so yummy. Everyone had a different entree, but all were excellent. My son had the Ribeye and raved about how good it was!! ( His birthday treat!)

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4.7

4.7 (46)

$31 to $50

American

Bowling Green

About the restaurant

Sam B's offers an upscale bistro-style menu, featuring many fresh seafood options. We pride ourselves on serving our guests the best food and hand-crafted cocktails in Bowling Green, Ohio.

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LeighAnn

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

I hadn’t been to Sam Bs in quite a while. Decided to meet cousins from out of town there. From the moment I walked in the door, Anne Marie was there! So very helpful with our gluten free needs and suggestions, attentive but just the right amount. The food was excellent! I would definitely go back and definitely recommend it!

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo

4.6

4.6 (1712)

$30 and under

American

Toledo

About the restaurant

Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality
The inspiration behind Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America, by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper’s Hawk is home to one of the world’s largest wine clubs.

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Christa

Dined 7 days ago

Our waiter was outstanding! One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had!

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Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays until 2 pm

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

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Wine Tasting

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.6

4.6 (74)

$30 and under

American

Defiance

About the restaurant

Our Farm-to-Table Restaurant offers fresh food focused on local sourcing and home-made recipees. Our beef is raised in Holgate, OH and processed locally. The cheese on our boards is made from local, whole milk in Hicksville, OH. We use 100% California olive oil in our oil based dressings - it is not cut with canola/soy/vegetable oils. Our flatbreads come in at less than 30 carbs each. We are known for our cocktails, particularly our Old Fashioneds and our Seasonal Speicialty Drinks.
Our building was constructed in 1871, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 and completely renovated to expose it's historic lines and features in 2021. We are within Defiance's DORA District and directly across from Triangle Park in Defiance's historic downtown. Step back in time, window shop the downtown and then come and dine. We offer carryout through a button on our website www.thedarkhorsesocialclub.net

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Dennis AND Marciavip

Dined 6 days ago

IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF TOWN, IT IS WORTH THE DRIVE. UNIQUE AND ECLECTIC WHICH I LOVE. THE OWNERS CHANGE THE MENU SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR AND COME AROUND TO CHECK ON THE PATRONS.

Mancy's Steaks - Hancock Hotel

4.5

4.5 (672)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Findlay

About the restaurant

Enjoy a new take on an Ohio classic with Mancy's Steakhouse at the Hancock Hotel. Mancy’s has gained fame since 1921 by serving the freshest seafood and best quality steaks and chops around. Join us for dinner and treat yourself to a selection of fresh-baked breads, sauces, and desserts made from scratch daily. Create a one-of-a-kind experience when you book our private dining space and indulge in a customized menu prepared by one of our expert chefs. With a selection of more than 100 wines, craft beers, and classic cocktails there's a little something for everyone to enjoy at Mancy's Steakhouse in Findlay!

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Ben

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic steaks, service, and atmosphere. Our server, Audrey, was very sweet and attentive. We will be back!

Claude's Prime Seafood

4.5

4.5 (595)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Perrysburg

About the restaurant

Claude’s offers an extraordinary experience with stunning settings, an impressive menu of seafood and an array of non-seafood items, signature cocktails, and genuine hospitality. Claude’s is open for dinner and late-night dining. Features include alfresco dining, a large late-night bar with live piano, and multiple private dining options for up to 80 guests.

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Deacon

Dined 6 days ago

Both the food and the service, as always, were outstanding. We love going to Claude's!!!

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Mancy's Bluewater Grille

4.4

4.4 (1757)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Maumee

About the restaurant

The restaurant has dining available in the dining room, bar and on our patio.

Curbside pickup available. Give us a call to place an order today!
Please contact the restaurant directly at (419) 724-2583.

From the cold, clear waters of the Atlantic and the deep abundance of the Pacific, the bounty of the ocean is yours at Bluewater Grille.

Our seafood arrives daily from the best fisheries in Boston and Honolulu, including fresh Hawaiian Ahi supplied by Honolulu Fish. Caught and delivered within 24 hours, cut on premises, and kept precisely at 33 degrees so your order is always ocean fresh.

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brian

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and food. Mancy’s restaurants are a staple in this community and they alway exceed expectations.

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