Location: Ashtabula
Top Restaurants in Ashtabula
Top 10 restaurants in Ashtabula, United States
Ashtabula /æʃtəˈbjuːlə/ ash-tə-BEW-lə is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, and the center of the Ashtabula Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003). It is located at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, across from the province of Ontario, Canada. The name Ashtabula is derived from ashtepihəle, which means 'always enough fish to be shared around' in the Lenape language.
Things to do in Ashtabula
1. Briquettes Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
We combine a retro style operation with a contemporary atmosphere to provide you with the most authentic southern style BBQ and a fun-filled experience.
Reviewed By Douglas A. T
Scenic harbor area of town right next to draw bridge. Great find, wonderful views of the lake etc. Pulled pork sandwich absolutely delicious, wide variety of sauces available. Service excellent, prices reasonable. Recommended if you are in the area.Douglas, I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery surrounding our place -- I'm a fan, too! Also, it's wonderful you loved your pulled pork sandwich so much. I appreciate the recommendation, and I'm excited to welcome you back. See you next time, Nate
2. Harbor Perk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
Independent coffee shop which houses two on-site roasters that run almost daily. We specialize in roasting 100% arabica coffee beans that are seasonal and fresh. We carry 15-20 single origin varietals from all over the world and have a different light, medium and dark roast on brew every day, as well as the specialty espresso based drinks, teas, pastries, and smoothies. Free wi-fi. Great atmosphere, cool old historical building on a very hip little street close to the mouth of the Ashtabula River and steps away from Lake Erie. Worth the drive for the best fresh-roasted coffee between Cleveland and Erie!
Reviewed By Sharon664
If your in the mood for a really good cup of coffee I highly recommend Harbor Perk. I love strong coffee and they do provide. Always have great service too.
3. Squire Shoppe Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By unicornfl - Derby, United Kingdom
We stopped off for coffee & donuts on the way out of Ohio and weren't disappointed!
It's a great little bakery, though you wouldn't guess it from the outside. The pastries are fabulously priced - raspberry jam donuts were 75 cents and cookies were 25-50 cents depending on what kind you wanted. They have a huge range of choice, as well as several different types of fresh-baked bread.
As others have said, they don't take credit or debit cards, but as long as you go knowing that, it's fine.
We'll definitely stop in again if we're in the area!
4. Rennick Meat Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By CAT_AJM - Niles, Ohio
Stopped for Lunch on Saturday in October (Check hours ...the hours may change for winter). Had the Rennick Burger, very delicious and unique- Great Beef, carmelized onions, smoked cheese and Beet Slaw. Was tempted to alter, but highly suggest ordering as indicated on menu. Wonderful ! Fries were also fresh cut and delicious. We also had a cuban sandwich which was very good. Service was very good. Menu has delicious steak offerings for something more substantial. Lots of unique offerings with different twists. There is a full bar with marvelous specialty drinks. Nice place for a casual, but upscale, experience. They have been here a while now, while other places have come and gone. Support Local!
5. Cones Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Cones is an ice cream store that serves all hand made ice cream. We offer many flavors that are seldom offered in other ice cream stores. Our flavors include, white house, butter pecan, pistachio, coffee, almond joy and much more. We have a flavor of the month and our varieties are real ice cream, no fat/no sugar added, yogurt, and sherbet.
Reviewed By Lovetotravelforfun
I read somewhere that this place makes their own ice cream. I LOVE good ice cream so I was excited to give it a try. This was NOT what I was expecting. The employee gave one of us the incorrect flavor. When we pointed it out, she asked if it was okay. Really? Not what I would call good customer service. Shouldn't you correct the problem and give the customer the flavor that they asked for? This ice cream lacked any true flavor and was very disappointing!
6. Bascule Bridge Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Julder - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
We just recently went here after having made reservations and got a table near the front window which was a plus. The menu is good and the food even better. My personal favorites were the scallops and the blackberry margarita which were awesome! Although listed as 4 stars, it didn't seem quite that expensive (unless you ordered alcohol). I would return to this restaurant and recommend it to others.
7. Alessandro's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By g R - Youngstown, OHio
Great Italian food, fresh and delicious. Homemade bread, good wine selection. On a weekend get there early, or expect to wait. Always worth the wait.
8. Tony's Dog House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By FRMEnt - Daytona Beach, Florida
Whenever we're in the area, we always try to stop at Tony's. The food is fresh - love the dog combos with ribbon fries. Toppings are generous on the dogs. Everything is fresh and made to order. Convenient drive-thru as well as clean and friendly dining room. We were very satisfied with our recent visit.
9. Hil Mak's Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By VirtualFarmBoy - Cleveland, Ohio
Hil Mak's is an institution in Ashtabula, Ohio. It is not pretentious; more like having dinner in a friend's (very busy) dining room. The seafood is always very fresh and well-prepared. The side dishes are plain--potatoes of various kinds (baked, twice-baked, fries), a steamed green vegetable, and ordinary salad. The desserts are all home-made and beautiful. On our most recent visit I had a fantastic piece of key lime pie. They close early, and a reservation is a good idea. We went at 7:45PM and by the time we finished, almost all the other customers had left. This is worth the drive.
10. Grindhouse Gourmet Burgers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Codeman22 - Butler, Pennsylvania
I stopped in for lunch when I drove through town. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. This is definitely where the locals come for lunch. They were very busy and there is limited seating. Everything was well cooked and served timely. Staff is very friendly. I gave this one a four out of five due to waitress staff seemed new and struggled with the basics like I had to ask for a spoon when my soup was served and never got the refill on my tea. But the food was good and I would return. Prices were reasonable as well.
