Kris & Jeff's Guidebook
Food Scene
Sooooo many options! Whether you chose Downtown Toledo or head to one of the quaint smaller towns of Rossford, Perrysburg or Maumee, we have included some of our favorites, Enjoy!
The Historic Oliver House located only 3 miles away, offers 4 different venues in a really cool former Hotel. They offer fine dining at Rockwell's Steakhouse, craft beer brewed and served at Maumee Bay Brew Pub along with all of your favorite comfort foods, The Cafe with international bistrofare and Mutz Sports bar with Pub Grub and wood fired pizza. One of our favorite places!
https://mbaybrew.com
The Oliver House
27 Broadway StThe Historic Oliver House located only 3 miles away, offers 4 different venues in a really cool former Hotel. They offer fine dining at Rockwell's Steakhouse, craft beer brewed and served at Maumee Bay Brew Pub along with all of your favorite comfort foods, The Cafe with international bistrofare and Mutz Sports bar with Pub Grub and wood fired pizza. One of our favorite places!
https://mbaybrew.com
Great bar/restaurant located on the top floor of the Renaissance Hotel. Try to go around sunset, enjoy a drink with the most beautiful view of the Maumee River and downtown Toledo!!
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The Heights
444 N Summit StGreat bar/restaurant located on the top floor of the Renaissance Hotel. Try to go around sunset, enjoy a drink with the most beautiful view of the Maumee River and downtown Toledo!!
Nice view of the Maumee River with outdoor dining in the summer. English Pub style vibe with signature battered fish 'n chips, a great place to enjoy good food, great service, and a nice atmosphere at a reasonable price.
The Old Bag of Nails Pub - Toledo
Nice view of the Maumee River with outdoor dining in the summer. English Pub style vibe with signature battered fish 'n chips, a great place to enjoy good food, great service, and a nice atmosphere at a reasonable price.
Located downtown, this sit-in invites brunch-aficionados to “taste the 419,” including a full-course menu with “Wakey Wakey All Day” breakfast, which features selections like #419Famous Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Chorizo Tacos and shrimp and grits.
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Fowl and Fodder
614 Adams StLocated downtown, this sit-in invites brunch-aficionados to “taste the 419,” including a full-course menu with “Wakey Wakey All Day” breakfast, which features selections like #419Famous Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Chorizo Tacos and shrimp and grits.
City Egg has fresh ingredients, unique recipes, and a fun and unique user-friendly ordering system that allows you to start your morning off right! located Downtown Toledo.
City Egg
202 N Summit StCity Egg has fresh ingredients, unique recipes, and a fun and unique user-friendly ordering system that allows you to start your morning off right! located Downtown Toledo.
Open for breakfast and lunch with seasonal outdoor seating Focaccia’s has been serving great homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, specials, and brunches! They feature classy service & everything is top notch & made fresh!
Focaccia's
Open for breakfast and lunch with seasonal outdoor seating Focaccia’s has been serving great homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, specials, and brunches! They feature classy service & everything is top notch & made fresh!
Manhattan’s usual menu comes with such New York-themed fare as the South Street Cedar Plank or the Manhattan’s Prime Rib. On Sundays, though, the restaurant becomes one of the premier brunch stops in Toledo, featuring a slew of traditional breakfast items, as well as a bottomless coffee and Mimosa included! Seasonal outside dining.
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Manhattan's Pub 'N Cheer
1516 Adams StManhattan’s usual menu comes with such New York-themed fare as the South Street Cedar Plank or the Manhattan’s Prime Rib. On Sundays, though, the restaurant becomes one of the premier brunch stops in Toledo, featuring a slew of traditional breakfast items, as well as a bottomless coffee and Mimosa included! Seasonal outside dining.
The Dock's consists of 4 distinct restaurants: Zia's Italian, Real Seafood Company, El Verquero Mexican and Hamburger Mary's all in one location on the Maumee River just 2.5 Miles away! You might need to make more than 1 visit to enjoy them all! Each restaurant offers excellent food options in the dining room and bar seating with casual dining with food and drink specials! Zias has the best wood fired pizza in Toledo IMO. The patios are a huge hit in the warmer months. After dinner, take a stroll along the river, maybe you will be lucky enough to catch a freighter going by!!
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Real Seafood Company Toledo
22 Main StThe Dock's consists of 4 distinct restaurants: Zia's Italian, Real Seafood Company, El Verquero Mexican and Hamburger Mary's all in one location on the Maumee River just 2.5 Miles away! You might need to make more than 1 visit to enjoy them all! Each restaurant offers excellent food options in the dining room and bar seating with casual dining with food and drink specials! Zias has the best wood fired pizza in Toledo IMO. The patios are a huge hit in the warmer months. After dinner, take a stroll along the river, maybe you will be lucky enough to catch a freighter going by!!
Amazing woodfired pizza and Italian dining options located at "The Dock's" which consists of 4 distinct restaurants: Zia's Italian, Real Seafood Company, El Verquero Mexican and Hamburger Mary's all in one location on the Maumee River just 2.5 Miles away! You might need to make more than 1 visit to enjoy them all! Each restaurant offers excellent food options in the dining room and bar seating with casual dining with food and drink specials! Zias has the best wood fired pizza in Toledo IMO. The patios are a huge hit in the warmer months. After dinner, take a stroll along the river, maybe you will be lucky enough to catch a freighter going by!!
Zia's
Amazing woodfired pizza and Italian dining options located at "The Dock's" which consists of 4 distinct restaurants: Zia's Italian, Real Seafood Company, El Verquero Mexican and Hamburger Mary's all in one location on the Maumee River just 2.5 Miles away! You might need to make more than 1 visit to enjoy them all! Each restaurant offers excellent food options in the dining room and bar seating with casual dining with food and drink specials! Zias has the best wood fired pizza in Toledo IMO. The patios are a huge hit in the warmer months. After dinner, take a stroll along the river, maybe you will be lucky enough to catch a freighter going by!!
No frills, but REALLY good pizza, salads & subs in a buzzing joint, with full dining room downstairs & bar upstairs and rooftop seating.
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Home Slice Pizza
28 S St Clair StNo frills, but REALLY good pizza, salads & subs in a buzzing joint, with full dining room downstairs & bar upstairs and rooftop seating.
If you are looking for a local hang out serving up cheap (but good) bar food and drinks, look no further than Moes!! Just 1 Mile down the road in downtown Rossford. Try the wings or Moe balls!
Moe's Place
620 Dixie HwyIf you are looking for a local hang out serving up cheap (but good) bar food and drinks, look no further than Moes!! Just 1 Mile down the road in downtown Rossford. Try the wings or Moe balls!
Fun Stuff Downtown Toledo
Explore Downtown Toledo area bars and restaurants via FREE golf cart rides!! Local residents volunteer to cart people around and share their local knowledge!! So much fun!! Call EZ shuttle or T Town Caddy, they will come pick you up and get you to your next destination! Don't forget to tip them!
A water taxi will take you from 'The Docks' (a group of restaurants on the same side of the river as Romp's Casino Quarters) to downtown Toledo for a nominal fee. You can walk up to check out local art, see a Mudhens game or check out local bars! You can even schedule a private tour on the water taxi or there is also the larger Sandpiper which offers scheduled river tours! Call 419-537-1212 or visit their webite sandpiperboat.com
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Promenade Park
400 Water StA water taxi will take you from 'The Docks' (a group of restaurants on the same side of the river as Romp's Casino Quarters) to downtown Toledo for a nominal fee. You can walk up to check out local art, see a Mudhens game or check out local bars! You can even schedule a private tour on the water taxi or there is also the larger Sandpiper which offers scheduled river tours! Call 419-537-1212 or visit their webite sandpiperboat.com
Check out a seasonal, family-friendly, fast action fun. A great way to spend winter! Whether you're a FINatic or just looking for a fun night out located downtown at The Huntington Center.
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Toledo Walleye Hockey
500 Jefferson AveCheck out a seasonal, family-friendly, fast action fun. A great way to spend winter! Whether you're a FINatic or just looking for a fun night out located downtown at The Huntington Center.
The Toledo Museum of Art is an internationally known art museum located in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. It houses a collection of more than 30,000 objects. With 45 galleries, it covers 280,000 square feet and admission is FREE, just $10 for parking. check their website for special exhibits and events.
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Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe StThe Toledo Museum of Art is an internationally known art museum located in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. It houses a collection of more than 30,000 objects. With 45 galleries, it covers 280,000 square feet and admission is FREE, just $10 for parking. check their website for special exhibits and events.
Middlegrounds Park
Metroparks of the Toledo Area 111 Ottawa St.
Toledo, OH 43604
Middlegrounds, located in downtown Toledo, features a half-mile of reclaimed riverfront property that begins at the Anthony Wayne Bridge and extends southwest of Martin Luther King Plaza. The urban, 28-acre greenspace offers a 1.5-mile meandering walk/bike path and tranquil views of the Maumee River from a beautiful wood deck.
Kayaks can be rented by the hour from River Lures to paddle the Maumee River in downtown Toledo and along the scenic Swan Creek. Power-assist bicycles are also available to rent.
Rentals are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
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Middlegrounds Metro Park
111 Ottawa StMiddlegrounds Park
Metroparks of the Toledo Area 111 Ottawa St.
Toledo, OH 43604
Middlegrounds, located in downtown Toledo, features a half-mile of reclaimed riverfront property that begins at the Anthony Wayne Bridge and extends southwest of Martin Luther King Plaza. The urban, 28-acre greenspace offers a 1.5-mile meandering walk/bike path and tranquil views of the Maumee River from a beautiful wood deck.
Kayaks can be rented by the hour from River Lures to paddle the Maumee River in downtown Toledo and along the scenic Swan Creek. Power-assist bicycles are also available to rent.
Rentals are open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Check the schedule and see if you can catch a local Mudhens game while you are here! not a bad seat in the stadium located in the heart of downtown! Insider tip: if you are not a huge baseball fan, but want to get a glimpse of this infamous farm team, stop in to grab a bite or brew and head out onto the patio at Poco Piatti Hensville and you will literally be in the stands!!
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Toledo Mud Hens
406 Washington StCheck the schedule and see if you can catch a local Mudhens game while you are here! not a bad seat in the stadium located in the heart of downtown! Insider tip: if you are not a huge baseball fan, but want to get a glimpse of this infamous farm team, stop in to grab a bite or brew and head out onto the patio at Poco Piatti Hensville and you will literally be in the stands!!
Fun tour of a Great Lakes Freighter with an interactive museum, enjoyed by kids and adults. Definitely worth checking out!
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National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front StFun tour of a Great Lakes Freighter with an interactive museum, enjoyed by kids and adults. Definitely worth checking out!
Pack your own picnic and take a scenic, narrated Maumee River cruise on the Sandpiper! We have lived here all of our lives and still found it very interesting. Also Check the Glass City Pearl's schedule for a cruise to Put In Bay or a perch fishing trip!
J&M Cruise Lines - The Sandpiper
Pack your own picnic and take a scenic, narrated Maumee River cruise on the Sandpiper! We have lived here all of our lives and still found it very interesting. Also Check the Glass City Pearl's schedule for a cruise to Put In Bay or a perch fishing trip!
Casino!!
Located directly across the street, on the scenic Maumee, you can walk (10 minutes, 0.5 mi) to this 24/7 world class gaming casino with 5 dining options and free concerts through the year! hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
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Hollywood Casino Toledo
1968 Miami StLocated directly across the street, on the scenic Maumee, you can walk (10 minutes, 0.5 mi) to this 24/7 world class gaming casino with 5 dining options and free concerts through the year! hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
Sightseeing
Be sure to checkout out their calander of events to see if they gave any after hours concerts while you are here!
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Toledo Zoo
Be sure to checkout out their calander of events to see if they gave any after hours concerts while you are here!
A beautiful 60 acre display gardens and relevant plant collections, TBG is a place of tranquility and opportunities for exploration and reflection. A place for summer weddings, and public events, checkout their website!
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Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer DrA beautiful 60 acre display gardens and relevant plant collections, TBG is a place of tranquility and opportunities for exploration and reflection. A place for summer weddings, and public events, checkout their website!
PERRYSBURG
Small historic town, a stone's throw away and lots to offer! The downtown's main street Louisiana offers great dining options, craft beers and features an open-air farmers market with local vendors on Thursdays from summer to fall. Check out the local dining and shopping options and be sure to check out the bronze statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the City's namesake, located at Hood Park on Louisiana and Front Street.
Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield, the largest reconstructed fortification in North America. From April through October, visitors can take self-guided tours of the fort and museum. Historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, are on hand to provide weapons demonstrations, discuss the history of the fort, and answer any questions. Come discover a part of Ohio history you never knew was here! Check their website for seasonal special events and guided tours. Located in Perrysburg,a mere 13 minute drive.
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Fort Meigs Historic Site
29100 W River RdFort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield, the largest reconstructed fortification in North America. From April through October, visitors can take self-guided tours of the fort and museum. Historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, are on hand to provide weapons demonstrations, discuss the history of the fort, and answer any questions. Come discover a part of Ohio history you never knew was here! Check their website for seasonal special events and guided tours. Located in Perrysburg,a mere 13 minute drive.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this popular cafe is located in Historic Downtown Perrysburg, menus include staple comfort food options that satisfy the meat and potato lovers as well as cutting edge cuisine that appeals to the epicurean’s curious palette. All of their menu offerings are fresh
and made to order daily and provide a variety of rotating entrée specials, soups, salads and sandwiches, favorites include the Freckled Ham Sandwich, 6 different eggs benedict options. The Bakery boasts Pies, Cookies, & Cake Pops that are made from scratch by Extra Virgin Food Services staff as well as fresh baked pastries, muffins, & scones. Hours of Operation are 7:00a – 2:30p Seven Days a week. Located at 121 W Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Extra Virgin-Lamplight Cafe & Bakery
121 W Indiana AveOpen for breakfast and lunch, this popular cafe is located in Historic Downtown Perrysburg, menus include staple comfort food options that satisfy the meat and potato lovers as well as cutting edge cuisine that appeals to the epicurean’s curious palette. All of their menu offerings are fresh
and made to order daily and provide a variety of rotating entrée specials, soups, salads and sandwiches, favorites include the Freckled Ham Sandwich, 6 different eggs benedict options. The Bakery boasts Pies, Cookies, & Cake Pops that are made from scratch by Extra Virgin Food Services staff as well as fresh baked pastries, muffins, & scones. Hours of Operation are 7:00a – 2:30p Seven Days a week. Located at 121 W Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551
In addition to their amazing creative pizza offerings, they offer farm-to-table brunch options. From carrot cake pancakes to breakfast pizzas (truly a step above cold leftovers), smoked salmon toast, and a host of vegan and vegetarian options— including vegan biscuits & gravy (yes, you read that right)— everyone will find something to enjoy. Still not convinced? A long list of specialty brunch cocktails, featuring Toledo Spirits and Boochy Mama’s, should seal the deal.
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
In addition to their amazing creative pizza offerings, they offer farm-to-table brunch options. From carrot cake pancakes to breakfast pizzas (truly a step above cold leftovers), smoked salmon toast, and a host of vegan and vegetarian options— including vegan biscuits & gravy (yes, you read that right)— everyone will find something to enjoy. Still not convinced? A long list of specialty brunch cocktails, featuring Toledo Spirits and Boochy Mama’s, should seal the deal.
Gastropub serving craft brews & hearty pub eats with housemade sausages with live music on weekends. Swig opened its doors over ten years ago, with a simple mission: To bring handcrafted food, craft beer, fine wine, and sought after liquors to the Toledo area. Though our menu and draft and drink list has evolved constantly, we’ve never stopped bringing the area’s best variety of homemade food, cold craft beer and tasty drinks to our customers.
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Swig Restaurant
219 Louisiana AveGastropub serving craft brews & hearty pub eats with housemade sausages with live music on weekends. Swig opened its doors over ten years ago, with a simple mission: To bring handcrafted food, craft beer, fine wine, and sought after liquors to the Toledo area. Though our menu and draft and drink list has evolved constantly, we’ve never stopped bringing the area’s best variety of homemade food, cold craft beer and tasty drinks to our customers.
From fine dining with local produce and homemade pasta to an amazing burger at the bar all with an easy going atmosphere, located on the main drag with outdoor dining, live music, great vibe!
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Stella's Restaurant
104 Louisiana AveFrom fine dining with local produce and homemade pasta to an amazing burger at the bar all with an easy going atmosphere, located on the main drag with outdoor dining, live music, great vibe!
Handmade, italian inspired cuisine and the only APN (associazione pizzaiuoli napoletani) certified pizza in Ohio! Sooooo Good!! They start with a 150 year old dough recipe, use only the freshest produce and imported meats and cheeses. The full bar specializes in regional and international craft beers, a reasonably priced wine selection and specialty cocktails inspired by classic italian and American drinks.
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5th Street Pub
105 W 5th StHandmade, italian inspired cuisine and the only APN (associazione pizzaiuoli napoletani) certified pizza in Ohio! Sooooo Good!! They start with a 150 year old dough recipe, use only the freshest produce and imported meats and cheeses. The full bar specializes in regional and international craft beers, a reasonably priced wine selection and specialty cocktails inspired by classic italian and American drinks.
Local Brewpub with a second location in Sylvania, offering a variety of unique craft beers on tap to pair with their trendy food items and outdoor patio.
Inside the Five Brewing Co.
Local Brewpub with a second location in Sylvania, offering a variety of unique craft beers on tap to pair with their trendy food items and outdoor patio.
6/5th distillery is a surprise! Located in a small strip mall it the proud home of Ohio’s best 5-times distilled vodka and the true absinthe experience. Serving craft cocktails whether you prefer simple and elegant, or eccentric and sweet. Menu is limited and changes frequently, but with good options, it is a small, cozy place, live music 3 nights a week just off the main drag.
Six Fifths Distilling
6/5th distillery is a surprise! Located in a small strip mall it the proud home of Ohio’s best 5-times distilled vodka and the true absinthe experience. Serving craft cocktails whether you prefer simple and elegant, or eccentric and sweet. Menu is limited and changes frequently, but with good options, it is a small, cozy place, live music 3 nights a week just off the main drag.
Great patio, located on the main drag, awesome mexican food, with more than 155 tequilas and countless favors, margaritas served frozen or on the rocks they cannot not be beat!
Lupita's Cantina
Great patio, located on the main drag, awesome mexican food, with more than 155 tequilas and countless favors, margaritas served frozen or on the rocks they cannot not be beat!
Wildly popular, cozy spot on the main drag for Mediterranean fare from pitas to salads & housemade desserts, with vegetarian options, no alcohol served.
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Zingo's Mediterranean
106 Louisiana AveWildly popular, cozy spot on the main drag for Mediterranean fare from pitas to salads & housemade desserts, with vegetarian options, no alcohol served.
Unique shop, tiny but every inch is utilized and full of sparkle and bling! Jewelry, glasses, handbags, belts, boots! Even if if you just peek in the window, it is a must see!
Katina's Collection
Unique shop, tiny but every inch is utilized and full of sparkle and bling! Jewelry, glasses, handbags, belts, boots! Even if if you just peek in the window, it is a must see!
A boutique shop specialized in home decor and entertaining with a passion of pretty things & pretty good ideas. Open 10 to 5.
GATHER by Angel 101
A boutique shop specialized in home decor and entertaining with a passion of pretty things & pretty good ideas. Open 10 to 5.
Fun place to browse, vendors offering vintage items from furniture to garden and home decor, we can help turn your home into a welcoming oasis with our unique selection.
Vintage Groves
116 Louisiana AveFun place to browse, vendors offering vintage items from furniture to garden and home decor, we can help turn your home into a welcoming oasis with our unique selection.
A local owned business by a mom & daughter team. The store is made up of 100 local vendors specializing in home decor, bath, kitchen decor and specialties, man cave, sports, pantry items, dog items, womans boutique, children's boutique and more!
Rae Ray's Decor & More
A local owned business by a mom & daughter team. The store is made up of 100 local vendors specializing in home decor, bath, kitchen decor and specialties, man cave, sports, pantry items, dog items, womans boutique, children's boutique and more!