Greenville’s Vint’s Restaurant is known for fried chicken, fried tenderloin, Dandy Boy burgers and many varieties of pie.

Tackle Box 2 – Fun waterfront bar and eatery specializing in seafood, including walleye and perch. Try their pound of perch special on Fridays. 420 Sandusky St., Fremont (419) 334-4643. Connect on Facebook.

TAT Ristorante di Famiglia – TAT is Columbus’ oldest Italian restaurant, established in 1929, and served the city’s first pizza. Pizza, pasta, hero sandwiches and other favorite Italian and American cuisine. 1210 S. James Road, Columbus (614) 961-4163.

Tat’s Pizzeria – Since 1978, this family-run restaurant has been serving pizza, spaghetti, cheese tortellini, pasta and salads. 2440 Maysville Pike, South Zanesville (740) 454-6261. Connect on Facebook.

Timber Lodge – Timber Lodge, once the historic Pine Tree Tavern (established in 1932), offers finely prepared fresh food with uncompromising quality, eye-catching portions and outstanding service. Known for their steaks, chops, seafood, chicken, pasta, salads and appetizers. 2809 Pearl Road, Medina (330) 725-6288.

Tommy’s Diner – Tommy’s Diner has been a staple of the Franklinton neighborhood since 1989. Breakfast served all day, lunch specials include Johnny Marzetti, chicken and dumplings, grilled cheese and beef vegetable soup. 914 W. Broad St., Columbus (614) 224-2422.

Tony’s Coneys – Family-owned restaurant with the best coneys in town since 1951. Menu includes a large selection of hot dogs, coneys, sandwiches, ice cream treats, malts and milkshakes. 5266 W. Broad St., Columbus (614) 878-7353; 9901 US 62, Orient (614) 877-9187. Connect on Facebook.

The Top Steakhouse – The Top is a classic American supper club-style steakhouse that hasn’t changed its atmosphere much since it opened in 1955. It has dimly lit, wood-paneled booths with leather seats, and a real piano bar with nightly live music near a fully-stocked copper-topped bar. The food is what you’d expect at a high-quality dining experience — the best in steaks, prime rib, seafood and baby back ribs. Reservations are required; (614) 231-8238 or online; 2891 E. Main St., Columbus.

Triple Nickel Diner – Locally owned Triple Nickel Diner serves locally sourced food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring the Indian Legend Bison Burger, lamb burger and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. 1060 High St., Chesterhill (740) 554-3299.

Tilton Hilton – Indian Lake-area bar and grill known for their massive hamburgers and tilted floors. 10861 Township Road 293, Lakeview (419) 860-5354. Connect on Facebook.

Theo’s Restaurant – Established in 1931 selling coney dogs, Theo’s Restaurant provides guests with daily homemade specials, a wonderful variety of good food and great selection of pies with fast, friendly service. You can still order an original coney dog, too. 632 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge (740) 432-3878.

The Thurman Café – The Thurman Cafe has been a landmark in German Village since 1942. Thurman’s serves up the best burgers in Columbus and their famous coney islands. The restaurant has been featured on Food Channel’s “Man vs. Food” and is known far and wide for The Thurmanator burger. 183 Thurman Ave., Columbus (614) 443-1570.

Todd’s Mountain View Restaurant – Local favorite Todd’s Mountain View Restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1978. Breakfast and lunch specials with omelets, club sandwiches, reubens, salads and more. 540 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster (740) 653-5973.

Tony Packo’s Café – Tony Packo’s Cafe, a Hungarian-style restaurant featuring chili dogs, cabbage rolls and chicken paprikash, was made famous by Cpl. Max Klinger (Jamie Farr) in the TV sitcom “M*A*S*H.” Hundreds of hot dog buns signed by celebrities are attached to the walls. Established in 1932, original location is at 1902 Front St., Toledo (419) 691-6054; other locations at ballpark, Maumee, Secor and Sylvania in Toledo area.

Trail Family Diner – Old-fashioned diner that serves sandwiches, burgers, baskets and ice cream cones, shakes and treats. 320 Dewey Ave., Cambridge (740) 432-1733. Connect on Facebook.

The Turf Club – Featured on Food Channel’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” The Turf Club offers delicious build-your-own burgers, beer and cocktails in a quirky, colorful setting. 4618 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati (513) 599-8717.

Union Street Diner – The Union Street Diner was a fixture in Athens long before its current owners took over in 2011. Now open 24/7, serving appetizers, steak, burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, lunch and dinner items. 70 W. Union St., Athens (740) 594-6007.

U.S. 20 Diner – Come join us for a home-cooked meal in a family-friendly atmosphere, everyone is welcome at our table. Daily lunch specials from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10938 U.S. Highway 20, Lyons (419) 923-0273.

Village Family Restaurant – With homestyle meals that range from fried chicken to bison burgers, the Village Family Restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1980. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily lunch and dinner specials. 144 S. Wayne St., Waynesville (513) 897-8835.

The Village Pump on Kelleys Island is famous for Brandy Alexanders and Lake Erie perch.

The Village Pump – The Village Pump has been a destination for tourists and locals alike on Kelleys Island since 1983, famous for Brandy Alexanders and Lake Erie perch. Full service March through December. The building was erected in 1890 as a combination post office and barber shop. 103 Lakeshore Drive, Kelleys Island (419) 746-2281.

Vint’s Family Restaurant – Established in 1967, Vint’s is known for fried chicken, fried tenderloin, Dandy Boy burgers and many varieties of pie. 1226 Sweitzer St., Greenville (937) 548-1803. Connect on Facebook.

Wagon Wheel Bar & Restaurant – Wagon Wheel Bar & Restaurant is a family-run place that offers wings, pizza, subs and more; celebrating 55 years in business. 1388 Hubbard Road, Madison (440) 428-3119.

Wally Waffle – Established in 1975, Wally Waffle does things just a bit different. And that’s a good thing. “Akron’s Best Breakfast” has loads of waffles and pancakes to choose from, as well as egg plates, sandwiches, burgers and lots of other menu items, all made with fresh ingredients. Breakfast and lunch only.

• 845 W. Market St., Akron (330) 374-4915.
• 100 North Ave., Tallmadge (330) 633-7400.
• 3997 Medina Road, Bath Township (234) 466-0155.

Henry Wahner’s Restaurant & Lounge – Old-fashioned German-American eatery known for huge steaks and generous portions of German specialties like sauerbraten, schnitzel and spaetzli. 1609 E. Main St., Kent (330) 678-4055. No website or Facebook page.

The Warehouse Restaurant – The Warehouse Restaurant features steaks, chops, chicken, pub grub and more, including their legendary Steak ‘N Stein onion rings, in a restored 1838 canalside warehouse building in Roscoe Village. 400 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton (740) 622-4001. Second location, The Warehouse Restaurant, 18 E. Ninth St., Dresden (740) 754-5646.

Watts Family Restaurant – In business since 1912, Watts serves homestyle chicken, beef, ham, seafood, pasta and many other entrees. Huge menu plus list of daily specials and an enormous variety of pies, cakes and baked goods. 77 S. Main St., Utica (740) 892-3017. Connect on Facebook.

Watt’s Family Restaurant has been in business in Utica since 1912.

Weidner’s Corner 2 – Grill and pub serving wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, subs and sides. 8101 Lancaster-Newark Road NE (SR 37), Baltimore (740) 400-5023. Connect on Facebook.

Westerville Grill – This classic ’50s-style diner serves breakfast all day everyday, but it’s not just a breakfast place. They have fantastic lunch and dinner menus with classics like Reuben sandwiches, club sandwiches, slow-roasted beef pot roast, chicken n’ noodles and their delicious hand-pattied burgers. 59 S. State St., Westerville (614) 794-7200.

Whiffletree Restaurant – The Whiffletree Restaurant offers home-cooked meals in a cozy country atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, burgers, pizza, subs and more. 28 Main St., Butler (419) 883-3282. Connect (“The Whiffletree”) on Facebook.

The Whitehouse Inn – The Whitehouse Inn offers fresh, delicious food prepared daily for casual, contemporary dining. Prime rib, seafood, steak and more for lunch and dinner. 10835 Waterville St., Whitehouse (419) 877-1180. Connect on Facebook.

Whitey’s Diner – Whitey’s Diner has a complete breakfast menu with omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toast, egg dishes and more. Lunch menu as well. 216 E. State St., Fremont (419) 334-9183. Connect on Facebook.

Wilson’s Sandwich Shop – Wilson’s is a Findlay landmark, making the “best hamburgs” and homemade chili since 1936. No-frills institution serves burgers, fries, onion rings, hotdogs, milkshakes and pie. 600 S. Main St., Findlay (419) 422-5051. Connect on Facebook.

Winterset Kitchen – Homestyle cooking and friendly service for breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials. 16869 Cadiz Road (US 22), Lore City (740) 489-5040. Connect on Facebook.

Woody’s Diner – Popular Indian Lake-area eatery serves seafood, steaks, pizza, burgers, chicken, subs and salads. 7838 SR 366, Russells Point (937) 843-9990. Connect on Facebook.

Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen – Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen is known for the best broasted chicken around and a many other traditional Amish-style specialties. Full authentic Amish buffet and regular menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving locally sourced food to the community since 1994. 8101 SR 241, Mt. Hope (330) 674-0922.

York Steak House – This location is reputed to be last of a chain of 180-plus York Steak House restaurants begun in 1966. The chain became popular through the 1980s but most stores were sold off and closed by the 1990s. This last remaining locally-operated gem serves steak, chicken, seafood and desserts; salad bar. 4220 W. Broad St., Columbus (614) 272-6485.

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