Arby’s Roast Beef was established in 1964. There are few stores remaining with their original early 1960s “big hat” neon signs like this one in Mansfield.

Diners were originally railroad dining cars transformed into tiny restaurants offering quick service and limited but hearty menus such as meatloaf, fried chicken, pies and coffee. In this section are other interesting, unique and historic restaurants as well. There are lots of places in this section, and probably lots more that should be included.

360 Burger – Juicy burgers, fresh cut fries and hand-spun milkshakes made with fresh, local ingredients. 360 Burger, a family-run restaurant, even raises its own cattle for the meat that goes into the burgers. 11201 Cadiz Road (US 22), Cambridge (740) 435-0360.

Adornetto’s – Adornetto’s began as a family-run pizzeria in 1958 and continues to serve their traditional recipe pizza. In fact, they’re known as “The Pizza People Come Home For.” Adornetto’s also serves many other quality Italian and American favorites made from scratch in a Tuscan-inspired atmosphere. 2224 Maple Ave., Zanesville (740) 453-0789.

Aladdin Diner – Breakfast and lunch served in Aladdin Diner, authentic diner restaurant in picturesque downtown Granville. A local favorite since 1981. 122 E. Broadway, Granville (740) 920-4414.

Amish Door Restaurant – The Amish Door Restaurant opened in 1977 as a 48-seat restaurant. The restaurant is now part of a village that includes The Inn at Amish Door, Amish Door Bakery, Amish Door Theatre and Amish Door Market. Broasted chicken, real mashed potatoes, homemade bread, and fresh pies are the favorites of many diners at The Amish Door. 1210 Winesburg St., Wilmot (330) 359-5464.

Amsden House Restaurant in Bellevue.

Amsden House Restaurant – “Home of the Trash Potatoes” – home-fried potatoes with onion, bell peppers, mushrooms and ham topped with cheese. Open for breakfast and lunch with sandwiches, steaks, chicken, perch, shrimp and more. 116 E. Main St., Bellevue (419) 483-5650. Connect on Facebook.

Angry Bull Steak House – The Angry Bull Steak House is Ohio’s premiere steakhouse, using finest quality meats and seafood on its extensive menu. Daily specials, too. 3317 E. Cleveland Road, Huron (419) 433-2933.

Annabelle’s Diner – Annabelle’s Diner is located in an original stainless steel diner. Since 1985 Annabelle’s has hosted Saturday night car cruise-ins, live music and has fed hungry customers with cheeseburgers, milkshakes and fresh-cut onion rings. 8637 Twinbrook Road, Mentor (440) 255-6924. Connect on Facebook.

April’s Country Kitch’n – Home-cooked favorites like meatloaf, pork chops, country fried steak and all you can eat fish, plus homemade pies, cakes and cookies. 640 Heller Drive, Newcomerstown (740) 498-4242. Connect on Facebook.

Arby’s Roast Beef (with original neon sign) – This fast-food roast beef sandwich chain was established in 1964. An Ohio location is one of only about 100 remaining nationwide with its original “big hat” neon sign intact. 1155 Park Ave. W, Mansfield (419) 529-6631.

Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips – Arthur Treacher’s, founded in 1969, once had more than 800 locations nationwide. A location in Cuyahoga Falls, open since 1972, is one of only three remaining free-standing Arthur Treacher’s locations that remain. Locations: 1833 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 12585 Rockside Road, Garfield Heights; 13216 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights.

The Barn – Popular, casual hangout with extensive menu featuring pizza, subs, wings; live entertainment, daily specials and big screen TVs. Founded in 1970, The Barn has indoor and outdoor seating, an outdoor stage and state-of-the art audio and video systems that make The Barn the ideal place to gather with friends and watch the big game. 1947 Linden Ave., Zanesville (740) 455-2276.

The Barn Restaurant – Enjoy buffet and banquet-style dining with steaks, chicken, barbeque, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more in The Barn Restaurant, an authentic former barn. 877 W. Main St., Smithville (330) 669-2555.

The Barn Restaurant – Enjoy classic comfort food items from the menu and buffet for lunch and dinner in a restored barn built in 1861. The Barn Restaurant is located at the Sauder Heritage Village complex, which includes a hotel, convention facilities, bakery, historic village and campground. 22611 SR 2, Archbold (800) 590-9755.

Bay Bell Restaurant – Established in 1937 and renovated/expanded in 2021. The Bay Bell Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with specialties including lobster mac and cheese, frog legs and grilled oysters; Lake Erie yellow perch and walleye. 801 E. Bayview Drive, Sandusky (419) 502-1248.

Beacon Café – Housed in an historic log cabin, Beacon Café offers coffee and tea treats, baked goods, desserts, sandwiches and classic American breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items. 2163 W. Old Main St. (US 62), Winesburg (330) 359-0742. No website or Facebook page.

Becker’s Restaurant – Experience the best of homestyle cuisine at Becker’s Restaurant in Ashtabula. Serving delightful breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with live weekend entertainment. Menu offers everything from hearty breakfasts, homestyle lunches and dinners, to homemade desserts. 1601 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula (440) 993-1131.

Ben & Joy’s Restaurant – Old-fashioned diner with great fried chicken and other home-cooked food; pies made from scratch. 35 S. London St., Mount Sterling (740) 869-4324. Connect on Facebook.

Bender’s Tavern – Located in the historic district of downtown Canton, Bender’s Tavern offers an elegant, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy fine food and wine. Bender’s has been satisfying customers with culinary classics, drink and hospitality since 1902. 137 Court Ave., Canton (330) 453-8424.

Berardi’s Family Kitchen – Berardi’s has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for more than 75 years with a huge menu, generous portions and great service. They’ve been voted “Best Full Service Restaurant” and “Best Where the Locals Eat.” Their famous fries have also been voted best. Locations in Sandusky at 1019 W. Perkins Ave., (419) 626-4592, and Huron, 218 Cleveland Ave., (419) 433-4123.

Berlin Farmstead – This Amish-style restaurant and buffet of the Dutchman Hospitality Group is located in the heart of Berlin. Expect efficient service, tidy surroundings and homestyle food like broasted chicken, roast beef and many kinds of pie. 4757 Township Road 366, Millersburg (330) 893-4600.

Best Friends Family Restaurant – Best Friends Family Restaurant offers family-friendly breakfast, lunch and dinner with great soup and salad bar. 1741 Broadway, Geneva (440) 466-0041.

Big Al’s Diner – Big Al’s Diner is a small restaurant with a big menu with hearty portions of breakfast, lunch and brunch. Open 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every day. 12600 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland (216) 791-8550.

Big Boppers Restaurant – Breakfast, lunch and dinner including specials and fresh Lake Erie perch sandwiches and dinners. 7581 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead (419) 734-4458. Connect on Facebook.

Big Ed’s Soda Grill in Vermilion offers an authentic soda fountain experience.

Big Ed’s Soda Grill – This soda fountain and restaurant offers a full range of lunch and dinner menu items as well as soda fountain favorites like shakes, malts, floats and sundaes in an historic former drug store. 5502 Liberty Ave., Vermilion (440) 963-9413. Connect on Facebook.

Bill’s Real Pit BBQ – Barbeque menu items at Bill’s Real PIt BBQ include pork, beef, chicken and ribs, plus sopapillas, sandwiches and salads. 5945 Frazeysburg Road, Nashport (740) 588-0888.

Billy’s Restaurant – A small town restaurant with big breakfasts and lunches. Weekly specials, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, lunch and breakfast platters. 413 W. State St., Fremont (419) 334-9169. Connect on Facebook.

Bishop’s Restaurant – Home of the Nutty Muffit, their original best-selling sandwich for over 60 years — double cheeseburger topped with homemade cole slaw and gourmet nuts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. 1638 Old Columbus Road, Wooster (330) 601-1601. Connect on Facebook.

Black Forest Café – Black Forest Cafe offers an authentic German dining experience with the right food and atmosphere. Homemade pretzels, burgers, sandwiches and chicken and veal specialties like Huhnerschnitzel, Jagerschnitzel and Wienerschnitzel. Seasonal biergarten. 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon (419) 593-0092.

Blake’s Pharmacy and Radio Shack – Talk about a step back in time! Blake’s Soda Fountain offers nickel Coca-Colas, $1 shakes and $1 cheese sandwiches. The place has been family owned since 1961, and the soda fountain and lunch counter is run the same as way back then. Read more in this article. 206 N. Market St., West Union (937) 544-2451.

Blue Bell Diner in McConnelsville.

Blue Bell Diner – Authentic diner serving homemade breakfast, daily lunch specials, homemade pastries and pies, and full coffee bar. 2 W. Main St., McConnelsville (740) 962-3939. Connect on Facebook.

Boondocks BBQ & Grill – The Boondocks BBQ & Grill has award-winning BBQ featured on the Food Network: steaks, ribs, chops, pulled pork, brisket and chicken, plus fish, salads and hand-crafted burgers. 4653 N. SR 60 NW, McConnelsville (740) 962-4100.

Boyd & Wurthmann’s Restaurant – Boyd & Wurthmann’s is where the locals eat since 1938. No frills, just hearty, home-cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily specials, sandwiches, salads and 15-20 different pies to choose from depending on what’s in season. 4819 E. Main St. (SR 39), Berlin (330) 893-4000.

Bud’s Restaurant – Bud’s Restaurant started out as Bud’s Hamburger Shop, built in 1939 by Bud Deatrick. After a number of ownership changes over the years, the diner is going strong as a place for families and friends to meet, eat breakfast, lunch or dinner, and have coffee and pie. Menu includes breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and much more. 505 W. Second St., Defiance (419) 782-9101.

Budd Dairy Food Hall – Budd Dairy Food Hall is located in the Budd Dairy building, built in 1916 and later the home of Borden Dairy until 1967. Now it’s an Italian Village gathering place and the home of 10 kitchens and three bars, including a rooftop venue. Foodies can choose from Boni Filipino Street Food, Borgata Pizza, The Cheesecake Girl, Cluck Norris, Hatch-McGinnis Grill, Marlow’s Cheesecakes, Modern Southern Table, Pokebap, Tacos Rudos, Zaki Mediterranean Grill. 1086 N. Fourth St., Columbus (614) 505-2680.

Busy Bee Restaurant – The Busy Bee Restaurant has been a Marietta institution since 1944. Menu items made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients makes a difference. 226 Gilman Ave., Marietta (740) 373-3755.

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