The best restaurants in Chillicothe
198 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Subway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsTim Hortons
RestaurantsCanadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.
Tim Hortons
Restaurants7 Miles Smokehouse
RestaurantsSmoked meats & scratch-made Southern-style sides are the focus at this casual BBQ joint.
7 Miles Smokehouse
RestaurantsPenn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsGrilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.
Penn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsCaptain D's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Captain D's
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsMoe's Southwest Grill
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.
Moe's Southwest Grill
RestaurantsGiovanni's Pizza
RestaurantsEasygoing chain pizzeria supplying custom pies, plus pastas, sandwiches & sides.
Giovanni's Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsOld Canal Smoke House
RestaurantsCasual, brick-lined joint serving hickory-smoked beef, pork & chicken, plus steak & sandwiches.
Old Canal Smoke House
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsJimmy John's
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Jimmy John's
RestaurantsWhite Castle
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
White Castle
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsChipotle Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
RestaurantsRoosters
RestaurantsOutpost of a casual chain serving American comfort food & specializing in chicken wings.
Roosters
RestaurantsDonatos Pizza
RestaurantsChain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.
Donatos Pizza
RestaurantsTed's Montana Grill
RestaurantsOld West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.
Ted's Montana Grill
RestaurantsBoston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
RestaurantsSports-bar chain serving gourmet pizzas, burgers, wings & salads in a relaxed space filled with TVs.
Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
RestaurantsNorthstar Cafe in the Short North
RestaurantsModern, organic New American haunt with counter service, an open kitchen & house-baked sweets.
Northstar Cafe in the Short North
RestaurantsPaulie Gee's
RestaurantsNeapolitan, Detroit-style, deep-dish, craft, wood-fired spot featuring classic and vegan pies plus craft beer and cocktails.
Paulie Gee's
RestaurantsHubbard Grille
RestaurantsCasual, modern American restaurant set in a 1924 building with original brick & reclaimed wood.
Hubbard Grille
RestaurantsRay Ray's Hog Pit Franklinton
RestaurantsFood-truck, land-grant eatery offering smoked meats such as brisket, ribs, pulled pork and jerk chicken.
Ray Ray's Hog Pit Franklinton
RestaurantsVarsity Club Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsEstablished in 1959, this old-school sports bar with pub grub features TVs & patio seating.
Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsBakersfield Short North
RestaurantsTacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in an upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.
Bakersfield Short North
RestaurantsDos Hermanos - North Market Downtown
RestaurantsFestive stand in the North Market for Mexican street eats like tacos & burritos plus plates & sides.
Dos Hermanos - North Market Downtown
RestaurantsMartini Modern Italian
RestaurantsTraditional Italian dishes with a modern twist served in a contemporary space with chandeliers.
Martini Modern Italian
RestaurantsThe Pearl
RestaurantsA refined tavern serving creative fare, alongside wine, house-infused drinks & a deep beer list.
The Pearl
RestaurantsStandard Hall
RestaurantsA sprawling, industrial-chic spot offering American classics, beer & cocktails, plus patio seating.
Standard Hall
RestaurantsThe Lox Bagel Shop
RestaurantsHand rolled, boiled and baked, The Lox Bagel Shop turns out that New York-meets-Montreal hybrid locals brag about, with Bon Appétit and…
The Lox Bagel Shop
RestaurantsMikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsQuirky pizza parlor, known for late-night slices (with gluten-free and vegan options) and a convivial vibe.
Mikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsCornerstone Deli & Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring build-your-own salads, sushi and hot sandwiches, plus Thai dishes and bubble tea.
Cornerstone Deli & Cafe
RestaurantsJosie's Pizza Hilltop
RestaurantsJosie's Pizza Hilltop is that family-run neighborhood standby where the pepperoni goes under the cheese... on purpose, for extra flavor.…
Josie's Pizza Hilltop
RestaurantsEthyl & Tank
RestaurantsInformal Southwestern meals & craft beers in a relaxed, brick-walled space with a video game arcade.
Ethyl & Tank
RestaurantsBruegger's Bagels
RestaurantsCafe/bakery chain preparing small-batch, New York-style bagels, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
Bruegger's Bagels
RestaurantsCap City Fine Diner and Bar
RestaurantsRiffs on American comfort food are prepped in a polished setting with a retro, midcentury look.
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
RestaurantsGenghis Grill
RestaurantsColorful chain with a large variety of ingredients for build-your-own & chef-made bowls.
Genghis Grill
RestaurantsPJ's Sandwiches
RestaurantsBoisterous counter-serve pit stop for heaping sandwiches, wings & beer, plus shakes.
PJ's Sandwiches
RestaurantsSoCal Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsSeasonal, Southern California-inspired fare is offered with creative cocktails in rustic-chic digs.
SoCal Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsMikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsPizzeria specializing in by-the-slice offerings and fun named pies, plus a bar.
Mikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsCondado Tacos
RestaurantsLaid-back spot for margaritas & tacos with your own fillings, like beef brisket & "dirty sauce."
Condado Tacos
RestaurantsPotbelly
RestaurantsRetro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.
Potbelly
RestaurantsLa Casa de la Birría
RestaurantsLa Casa de la Birría is serving Tijuana-style birria in Columbus, an easy hop from Grove City, and it absolutely hits that rich, comforting…
La Casa de la Birría
RestaurantsTacos Rudos
RestaurantsCasual eatery for street-style tacos and quesadillas with homemade corn tortillas, plus cocktails.
Tacos Rudos
RestaurantsJack & Benny's Old North Diner
RestaurantsSimple eggs, burgers & sandwiches in a no-frills, casual diner. Home of the Gut Buster breakfast.
Jack & Benny's Old North Diner
RestaurantsSi Señor Peruvian Sandwiches
RestaurantsPeruvian-inspired sandwich shop with homemade meats, sauces, and desserts.
Si Señor Peruvian Sandwiches
RestaurantsPlaza Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsCasual Mexican eatery with sports on TV, serving classic bites & flavored frozen margaritas.
Plaza Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsTraditions at Kennedy
RestaurantsTraditions at Kennedy keeps it simple with an on-campus buffet at Ohio State that mixes American comfort staples with international picks,…
Traditions at Kennedy
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsSunny Street Café
RestaurantsCasual regional chain serving hearty American fare for breakfast & lunch, with gluten-free options.
Sunny Street Café
RestaurantsMinelli's Pizza
RestaurantsMinelli's Pizza has been serving homemade pies, from thin-crust rounds to saucy Italian comfort, to Westside schools, churches and families…
Minelli's Pizza
RestaurantsHofbräuhaus Columbus
RestaurantsModeled after the Munich beer hall, this site offers Bavarian fare, classic beers & garden seating.
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
RestaurantsPasta Villa Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual spot for Italian classics including housemade pastas, pizza & subs with beer & wine.
Pasta Villa Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsClutch Handheld Breakfast
RestaurantsBreakfast sandwiches and comfort-food bites offered for pickup and delivery.
Clutch Handheld Breakfast
RestaurantsBravo! Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsUpscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsLincoln Social Rooftop
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant offering cocktails & pizza, plus generous tacos & sliders.
Lincoln Social Rooftop
RestaurantsUnion Cafe
RestaurantsBustling, gay-friendly bar/restaurant offering hearty American chow, a large patio & entertainment.
Union Cafe
RestaurantsBoom Boom Tacos Tequila & Mezcal
RestaurantsBoom Boom Tacos Tequila & Mezcal is your permission slip to ditch boring dinners. Creative tacos with big personality, plus a genuine love…
Boom Boom Tacos Tequila & Mezcal
RestaurantsGalla Park Social
RestaurantsModern eatery featuring classic and reimagined American fare, a posh design, and weekend DJs.
Galla Park Social
RestaurantsMezcla
RestaurantsTrendy eatery serving Latin American fare such as tacos and tortillas, plus cocktails.
Mezcla
RestaurantsHigh Bank Distillery Co
RestaurantsCocktails featuring house craft spirits pair with elevated pub fare in an industrial setting.
High Bank Distillery Co
RestaurantsSavvy Sliders
RestaurantsCasual, fast-food-style chain serving sliders alongside pizza and chicken fare.
Savvy Sliders
RestaurantsThe Blue Danube on High
RestaurantsLandmark (since 1940) serving comfort food till late in a funky space with a jukebox & full bar.
The Blue Danube on High
RestaurantsSushi King Asian Fusion
RestaurantsQuick-serve spot featuring an array of sushi dishes, including spicy tuna rolls.
Sushi King Asian Fusion
RestaurantsPanzera's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills family-run Italian joint for casual fare, including pizza, subs & pasta.
Panzera's Pizza
RestaurantsPress Pub On 5th - Grandview
RestaurantsLaid-back spot with a full bar & outdoor seating offering classic bar fare such as wings & pizza.
Press Pub On 5th - Grandview
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Grandview
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Grandview
RestaurantsZ Cucina di Spirito
RestaurantsModern, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant & bar serving upscale, seasonal fare.
Z Cucina di Spirito
RestaurantsStadz Pizzeria Gahanna
RestaurantsStadz Pizzeria Gahanna turns out cheesy pies with personality, from the Sinatra to Floyd’s Flying Pig, plus baked subs and a gluten free…
Stadz Pizzeria Gahanna
RestaurantsOshio
RestaurantsClean Japanese eatery, specializing in sushi, rolls, tempura, and beer.
Oshio
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsGrandad's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza joint serving up specialty pies, sandwiches & other eats in a casual setting or for delivery.
Grandad's Pizza
RestaurantsLocal Cantina Upper Arlington
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and other Tex-Mex options, plus draft beer.
Local Cantina Upper Arlington
RestaurantsSakura Hawaii BBQ & Ramen
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery for Japanese classics (sushi, ramen, hibachi dishes), Hawaiian faves (chicken and ribs BBQ), noodle entrees and desserts…
Sakura Hawaii BBQ & Ramen
RestaurantsDad's Coneys
RestaurantsLow-key eatery selling coneys, burritos, spaghetti, and dogs as well as homemade hot sauces.
Dad's Coneys
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsEl Rodeo
RestaurantsLaid-back Mexican restaurant with a patio serving fajitas, birria tacos and margaritas.
El Rodeo
RestaurantsCarsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsVilla-style eatery with a patio serving up classic pies, stromboli & pasta dishes in a homey space.
Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsFUSIAN
RestaurantsModern counter-serve option featuring creative build-your-own sushi rolls, tea & Japanese sides.
FUSIAN
RestaurantsRomeo's Pizza
RestaurantsRomeo's Pizza turns out award-winning pies with fresh dough made in-house daily, real Wisconsin cheese, and that signature sweet sauce you…
Romeo's Pizza
RestaurantsCaffe DaVinci
RestaurantsFamily-run, traditional Italian eatery serving fresh pastas, thin-crust pizza & housemade gelato.
Caffe DaVinci
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsLa Loma Columbus
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out Mexican offerings, from tacos to margaritas.
La Loma Columbus
RestaurantsSi Señor Peruvian Sandwiches
RestaurantsAn array of sandwiches featuring Peruvian ingredients in a relaxed setting with delivery options.
Si Señor Peruvian Sandwiches
RestaurantsMassey's Pizza - Gahanna
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving wide range of pizzas (including famed pepperoni), subs, salads & more.
Massey's Pizza - Gahanna
RestaurantsFiglio Grandview
RestaurantsHip eatery offering wood-fired gourmet & custom pies as well as homemade pasta & a gluten-free menu.
Figlio Grandview
RestaurantsKissho Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsWhether you're plotting a low-key date or a catch-up with friends, Kissho Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar turns out fresh, inventive rolls…
Kissho Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsStauf's Coffee Roasters
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe offering coffees from more than 20 countries, plus an extensive menu of teas.
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
RestaurantsMazah Mediterranean Eatery
RestaurantsCasual, family-run Mediterranean joint serving classic & vegan dishes plus cocktails & Arak.
Mazah Mediterranean Eatery
RestaurantsLocal Cantina Grandview
RestaurantsCasual Mexican chain serving tacos, fajitas, and other favorites in a high-energy space.
Local Cantina Grandview
RestaurantsThe Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsFamily-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsRomeo's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen pizza night calls in Dublin, Romeo's Pizza brings award-winning pies with a signature sweet sauce made from vine-ripened California…
Romeo's Pizza
RestaurantsLaguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream
RestaurantsPut Laguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream in your rotation this week. Think Mexico City flavors with fresh street tacos, birria, tortas,…
Laguna Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream
RestaurantsMitchell's Ocean Club
RestaurantsUpscale supper club with a seafood focus, prime steaks, piano bar & 50+ wines by the glass.
Mitchell's Ocean Club
RestaurantsBar Italia
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving scratch-made pasta with fresh sauces or a bar-centric night with vino and hand-crafted cocktails, Bar Italia nails…
Bar Italia
RestaurantsPizza Bianca
RestaurantsWhen your crew wants pizza but half of them crave wings and the other half gyros, Pizza Bianca steps in with halal options, a legit…
Pizza Bianca
RestaurantsMikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsPizza by the slice to-go spot with vegan-friendly choices as well as late-night eats.
Mikey's Late Night Slice
RestaurantsFiesta Jalisco
RestaurantsA broad selection of Mexican classics served in roomy, brightly colored digs with TVs & a bar.
Fiesta Jalisco
RestaurantsEast Coast Pizzeria
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizzeria dishing up thin-crust pies, strombolis and garlic knots.
East Coast Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Pizza House
RestaurantsPasta, pizza, meatball subs & other Italian dishes in a simple, brightly lit diner.
The Pizza House
RestaurantsKirin Noodle
RestaurantsKirin Noodle is all about artisan Japanese ramen and sushi, with rich broths, silky noodles, and craveable bites like karaage chicken,…
Kirin Noodle
RestaurantsSlurping Turtle
RestaurantsWhen the noodle mood hits this week, Slurping Turtle has you covered with rich bowls like hakata tonkotsu or spicy miso topped with duck…
Slurping Turtle
RestaurantsLuna Pizza Kitchen - Morse Rd
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering pizzas, wings, and stromboli for lunch and dinner.
Luna Pizza Kitchen - Morse Rd
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary spot for Japanese dishes such as sushi served via a conveyor belt.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsPasqualone’s Ristorante
RestaurantsPasqualone’s Ristorante is a family-run spot where every entree is cooked to order by the owner-chef, serving cherished recipes in an…
Pasqualone’s Ristorante
RestaurantsKona Grill - Columbus
RestaurantsSleek chain with a broad New American menu including low-calorie options, plus sushi & cocktails.
Kona Grill - Columbus
RestaurantsHarvest Bar + Kitchen - Clintonville
RestaurantsSpecialty pizzas & craft cocktails are the headliners at this cheerful, modern restaurant.
Harvest Bar + Kitchen - Clintonville
RestaurantsUnderstory
RestaurantsMultipurpose complex featuring a brewery, cocktail bar, event space, and fast-casual restaurant with a greenhouse.
Understory
RestaurantsTokyo Grill Sushi & Hibachi Buffet
RestaurantsSushi and hibachi dishes offered on an all-you-can-eat buffet, along with tempura and boba tea.
Tokyo Grill Sushi & Hibachi Buffet
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