Location: Bluffton
Top Restaurants in Bluffton
Bluffton Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bluffton
Bluffton, originally known as Shannon, is a village in Allen and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 4,125 at the 2010 census. Bluffton is home to Bluffton University, a four-year educational institution affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Bluffton is served by the Bluffton general aviation airport. Bluffton participates in the Tree City USA program.
Things to do in Bluffton
1. Luke's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By chia350 - Clarkston, Michigan
Visited Lukes for dinner tonight. Sat at the bar but they also have outdoor seating in season. Had the grilled chicken. It was very good. The service was great and a few locals were eating there. The beer selection was great. Had some straight from Germany beers on tap and a few regional brews. I visited on a Monday night. I'm guessing on the weekend they have some live music
I will visit this place again.
2. Mustard Seed Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Tricia B - Cygnet, Ohio
Mustard seed cafe is very small and I would suggest calling ahead to make sure they have room for you literally. The place literally holds about 30 people(about). We found this place as a recommendation from google maps. Upon entrance, waitress asked if we had reservations. Of course not, but I asked if we needed them. She said highly recommended but she would try to get us in shortly. We waited about 15 min for a table. I'm glad we waited, fresh bread served while we waited for our dinners. We both ordered hamburgers and fries and they were excellent! If you have time, make a reservation, don't wing it and get turned away!
3. Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Mpedc - Bluffton, Ohio
If you live in Bluffton you know about this, but if not its worth the quick trip off I75 to grab a bag of popcorn. Something for everything, I really like the hot cheddar popcorn (Afterburner) the best, but most people really love the Buckeye.
4. Lulu's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Shalloh60
This has a great selection of breakfast and lunch items. And they will make whatever you want if it's possible. The wait staff is great. It's fun to eat here. It's clean and bright and you can have a large party eat together. The waffles are the best. Yum
5. Jeanne's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By maggiedanurse - San Francisco, California
i was in Bluffton and decided to have a meal here. They had two choices on the menu only, talaria or pork tenderloin. Sides were green beans and fingerling potatoes. Appetizer was a small salad well made and crackers with a fruit compote. Dessert was peach pie with ice cream. I chose the tenderloin and am so happy I did. The place is small but they don't rush you. The bill is not brought to you. You pay when you leave. The chef comes out and mingles with patrons. Most people are regulars because they were very happy to see Michael cooking there. They accommodate special diets but the price of the meal remains the same. Overall it was a nice place excellent service and the food was even better. It was one of those rare places I would return to.
6. Li Co Chinese and Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bwatkins1 - Ohio
Very nice addition to the area for dining choice. The remodel from the prior restaurant is very well done and comfortable. You are greeted quickly and warmly, making your visit feel appreciated. Food is very good.
7. The Dough Hook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Carole L - Bluffton, Ohio
This combination Bakery and Butcher Shop is worth the trip to Bluffton. Freshly baked sweet rolls, donuts and cinnamon rolls with icing. Fresh deli meats and cheeses, as well as fresh baked bread and dinner rolls that are very good. They also have locally grown/produced meats fresh in the case, and to order.
They even offer crock pot meals! Bring them your crock pot and after placing your order, they will have it ready that evening for pickup- ready to serve to your hungry family!! Wonderful service.
8. The Dairy Freeze
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By coconut08 - Ohio
The ice cream here is good. I've had their turtle sundae, peach sundae, twist soft serve cone, and aloha cyclone (I'm sure I've had some of their other ice cream creations too, but that is what I remember). I love their chicken tender basket with fries. Their chicken tenders are actually TENDER and moist. The only time I had a hamburger from here I didn't like it. The walking taco is OK. Unfortunately, this place is overpriced compared to other similar ice cream/food places (I am not the only person that thinks so) and I'm pretty sure they raised their prices when they reopened for the season this year. That is really the only drawback. Other than that, the workers seem friendly, the orders are moved along quickly and it is a pretty popular place.
9. China Wok
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Janis P - Bluffton, Ohio
This is my mom's favorite restaurant in Bluffton. They have a wonderful lunch buffet during the week and Sunday. It is small, but the food is always fresh and hot. The owners are friendly and helpful. If you go there for dinner I recommend the shrimp egg foo yung. It is excellent.
10. Southgate Lanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Lucas M - Findlay, Ohio
We stopped in at Southgate Lanes on a Friday night with some friends & the place was packed. We had to wait a bit (understandably) on our food order so we decided to bowl. It was a great time, workers were extremely friendly and accommodating. We felt like we had been coming there for years! The wings i had were great and the beer selection was surprising for a smaller place. We will stop by again when we are in the area.
