Dining

Central Ohio offers every kind of cuisine, from gourmet French to authentic Amish. If in doubt of the operating hours of a restaurant, please call ahead; many stop serving as early as 7:00 p.m. During major College weekends, it is advisable to make reservations at most restaurants.
  • The Kenyon Inn Restaurant, Wiggin Street, gourmet food, bar service, breakfast, 740-427-2202.
  • Middle Ground, 101 Wiggin Street, coffee, tea, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, 740-427-5105.
  • The Gambier Deli, Gaskin Avenue, sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, beer and wine for carry-out, 740-427-4324.
  • The Gambier Grill, 100 East Brooklyn Street, pizza, sandwiches, bar service, 740-427-2200.
  • The Village Inn, Wiggin Street, sandwiches, salads, entreés, bar service, 740-427-2112.

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  • Alcove Restaurant and Lounge. 116 South Main St, 740-392-3076.
  • Joe's Diner, 100 West High Street, American/Caribbean, pizza, bar service, entertainment, 740-392-7400.
  • Bob Evans, 857 Coshocton Avenue, American, breakfast all day, sausage from Bob Evans Farms, 6 am - 10 pm, 740-393-1700.
  • La Paloma, 200 South Main Street, Mexican, 740-393-4101.
  • China Buffet, 1401 Coshocton Avenue, lunch and dinner buffets, 740-392-6200.
  • Fiesta Mexicana, 308 West High Street, Mexican, bar service, 740-397-6325.
  • Flappers Bar and Grill, 15 West High Street, Greek and American, steaks, chicken, gyros, pasta, salads, bar service, 11 am - 10 pm, 740-392-1061.
  • Friendly's Ice Cream Shop, 808 Coshocton Avenue, hamburgers, sandwiches, ice cream specialties, breakfasts, 740-397-6589.
  • Henry's at the Curtis Inn, 12 Public Square, Indian food, bar service, shuttles and delivery available, 740-397-4334.
  • The High Restaurant, 1 West High, American, burgers, sandwiches, homestyle platters, fountain drinks, 740-393-2991.
  • Hunan Garden, 1516 Coshocton Avenue, authentic Hunan and Szechuan food, 740-393-1313.
  • Jake's, 996 Coshocton Ave, salads, steaks, chicken, ribs, bar service, 740-397-1418.
  • Parkside Restaurant and Tavern, 108 Mt. Vernon Avenue, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, salads, Sunday brunch, bar service, 740-397-9031.
  • The Pink Cupcake, 109 South Main Street, Baked goods, pastries, cakes, muffins, breads, soups, 740-392-3044.
  • Pizza Hut, pizza, sandwiches, beer, South Main Street, 740-392-6110.
  • R&M's Southside Diner, 620 South Main Street, fifties-style diner with American food and some Greek specialties, 740-392-1282.
  • Ruby Tuesday, 1055 Coshocton Avenue, chicken, hamburgers, pasta, steaks, salad bar, 740-397-3113.
  • Ryan's, 1485 Coshocton Avenue, steaks, salad bar, 740-397-5410.
  • Sip's Coffee House and Deli, full-service coffeehouse, fresh pastries, deli sandwiches, ice cream, whole bean coffees, gift certificates, catering, 740-392-2233.
  • Pirate's Cove, 1401 Coshocton Avenue, 740- 393-5000.
  • Allison's Finer Diner, 11587 Upper Gilchrist Road, 740-397-9923.
  • Bombay Garden Greek Eats, Greek and Italian cuisine, 1558 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-0972
  • King Garden, 997 Coshocton Avenue, 740-393-1900
  • Bayleaf India Bistro - 222 South Main Street - www.*bayleaf*- indiabistro.com (their website is currently down)
     
Fast food (all Mount Vernon)
  • Arby's, 1057 Coshocton Avenue, 740-392-5010.
  • Burger King, 9 Martinsburg Road, 740-397-8644.
  • Donato's Pizza, 221 West High Street, 740-397-3336.
  • Hardee's, 998 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-8931.
  • Java Hut, 855 Coshocton Avenue, 740-392-2326.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken, 301 West High Street, 740-392-4900.
  • Little Caesar's Pizza, 9 North Sandusky Street, 740-393-1865.
  • Long John Silver's, 935 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-6787.
  • McDonald's, 111 Newark Road, 740-397-5501, and 674 North Sandusky Street, 397-5503.
  • Papa John's Pizza, 855 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-6644.
  • Subway, 2579 Coshocton Avenue, 740- 392-8338, or 100 Newark Road, 740-397-7827.
  • Taco Bell, 1015 Coshocton Avenue, 740-393-3133.
  • Wendy's, 522 South Main Street, 740-397-3440, and 944 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-3407.
  • Tim Horton's, 941 Coshocton Avenue, 740-397-2913
Surrounding area
  • Buxton Inn, 313 East Broadway, Granville, American and French, bar service, closed Monday, 740-587-0001.
  • Cherry Valley Lodge, 2299 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, breakfast, lunch, dinner, gourmet food, bar service, 800-788-8008, 740-788-1200.
  • Golden Wok, 22-1/2 North Park Street, Newark, Chinese, bar service, lunch and dinner, closed Sunday, 740-344-0361.
  • Granville Inn, Granville, American and French, seafood, bar service, no lunch on Saturday, 740-587-3333.
  • Inn at Honey Run, 6920 County Road 203, Millersburg, American and continental, 330-674-0011, 800-468-6639 (reservations required for all meals; closed Sunday).
  • Imperial Palace China Garden, 1225 West Church Street, Newark, Chinese, bar service, 740-344-0361.
  • Hotel Tavern, Hotel Millersburg, Millersburg, American, bar service, no lunch on Saturday (winter only), closed Sunday, 1-800-822-1457.
  • Peggy Sue's, 32381 West State Route 36, Newcastle, American family dining, open 6:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m., 740-824-4624.
  • Watts', Route 13, Utica, homestyle, homemade desserts, no telephone.
  • Lakefront Grill, 22001 Coshocton Avenue, Howard, 740-397-0680.

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There are many fine restaurants in Columbus---too many to list here. When you arrive in Gambier, ask about favorite eateries, and anyone would be glad to offer suggestions. You can search for restaurants by cuisine or location on the Experience Columbus Web site.

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