Where to Wine and Dine in and around Oberlin
Restaurants in Oberlin
For a town of less that 10,000 people, Oberlin now has over 15dining venues from which to choose.
Fine Dining in Oberlin
Black River Cafe - American Cuisine
15 South Main St.
440-775-3663Creative American Cuisine made with fresh, locally grown, organic ingredients. Price about $15-$20.00 per entree. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Good wine at reasonable price. Can only accommodate up to 30 people so reservations recommended.
The Mandarin - Chinese and Japanese Cuisine
82 South Main St.
440-774-4500Traditional Asian foods available with an extensive selection of Sushi. Price about $10-$15.00 per entree. Open for lunch and dinner and has a quick and popular carry-out service. Selection of Chinese and American beer available. Larger restaurant that can seat approximately 60 guests.
The Garden Restaurant - Traditional American Cuisine
7 North Main St.
440-775-1111Situated in the Oberlin Inn Hotel with a large dining room and separate Brewsters Pub. Many daily specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with price ranges from $5.00 to $15.00, depending on the meal. Wine, beer, and mixed drinks available.
Presti's of Oberlin - Italian Cuisine
580 West Lorain St.
440-775-2511A mainstay in Oberlin since 1937 and situated just on the western city limits. Choose from old world favorites, pastas, seafoods, pizza, etc. A full bar is available in the formal restaurant or in the more casual Tavern. Outdoor patio in the summer. Price about $10-$25.00.
Tooo Chinoise - Chinese Cuisine
27 West College St.
440-774-2988A Chinese Bistro that offers noodle bowls, traditional favorites, authentic flavors, and numerous vegetarian dishes. A full bar is available with seating for about 50 - 60 guests. Prices range from $5 - $15.00.
Weia Teia - Asian Fusion Cuisine
9 South Main St.
440-774-8880Fusion food is a blend of many different Asian flavors from many regions and the atmosphere is more lounge or bistro than typical Chinese. A menu example from Weia Teia is Potato crusted Chilean sea bass with sauteed cauliflower and asparagus, basil potato mousseline. Enjoy a full bar. Price range from $15-$25.00.
More Casual Dining in Oberlin
Agave - Burrito Bar and Tequilaria
19 West College St.
440-774-7336Forget the burrito chains! Here you will find gournet burritos made with a choice of fresh, local ingredients. Margaritas and beers available with an outdoor area for summer dining. Price from $5 - $10.00 with a seating capacity of 25.
Aladdin's - Mediterranean Cuisine
5 West College St.
440-774-5282A corner restaurant to enjoy natural foods of the Middle East. Another good place for fresh food with no preservatives. There is an extensive list of pita sandwiches, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free foods to choose from. Enjoy many tea and smoothie selections. Price range form $5 - $10.00.
The Feve - Coffee House, Bar, and Restaurant
30 South Main St.
440-774-1978A great place for grilled sandwiches, unusual salads, falafel and hummus, snacks and wings.Two full service bars, one upstairs and one downstairs.On Saturdays and Sundays, you can enjoy a very unique, gourmet brunch served from 9:30 to 2:30. Price range from $5 - $10.00.
Freah Start Diner - Fresh and bold
51 South Main St.
440-774-2841Open for breakfast and lunch with offerings of fresh food made from local ingredients. Open from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Lorenzo's Pizzeria - Pizza and Pasta
52 1/2 South Main St
440-775-0118A very busy place, and not just on Friday nights! Choose from a great variety of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees. Beer and wine available by glass, bottle, or pitcher. Popular for carry out. Price range from $5 - $15.00.
Lupita's - Mexican Cuisine
84 South Main St.
440-774-7080Traditional Mexican fare with many varieties of dishes to choose from. Quick service. Full bar and a good reputation for margarita's. Price range from $5 - $15.00.
Magpie Pizza - Gourmet Pizza
65 East College St.
440-774-2470Speciality salads can be made with grilled, local, hormone-free chicken. Choose fresh, local ingredients on you Mason's Revenge, Blue Hawaii, Margherita, Queen Elizabeth pizza, just to name a few. Price range from $5 - $20.00.
Pizza Hut - Pizza and Pasta
14920 State Rt. 58 (Main St.) and US Rt. 20
440-774-4444Traditional pizza with lunch time pasta bar. No alcohol. Price range from $5 - $20.00.
Quick and Delicious - American cuisine
311 South Main St.
44-774-1973Traditional home cooked style menu offereing such things as meatloaf, fried chicken, spaghetti, etc. Large seating capacity with carrry-out menu available. Price range - $5 - $15.00.
Local Cafe's in Oberlin
The Oberlin Market - Natural foods
22 Carpenter Court (across from Lorenzo's)
440-774-8401The place to go for organic and vegetarian options as well as a place for organic groceries and bulk spices and herbs.Enjoy coffees, a large selections of teas, breakfast menu, sandwiches and an outdoor dining area.
Slow Train Cafe - Wine, WIFI, and sandwiches
55 East College St. #3
(440) 774-7570Sit and sip on wine or a mixed drink. Nibble on a snack, a sandwich, or a muffin while computer surfing or listening to a variety of live entertainment.Outdoor seating available in the summer.
Gibson's - Bakery and Deli
23 West College St.
440-774-2401Sit across from Tappan Square and munch on a deli sandwich,a double decker ice cream cone, or a sweet delicious bakery treat. Some grocery items available.
Cafe Sprouts - Vegan cuisine
55 East College St.
440-775-2799The place to go for gluten-free, dairy-free, meat, fish, and egg-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, and yeast-free. Enjoy soup, salads, wraps, baked goods, and sandwiches.
Yesterday's - Ice Cream and American traditions
53 South Main St.
44-774-4662The go to place for an American hamburger, hotdog, and tasty ice cream
Fast Food
East of Chicago Pizza - dilivery anywhere in town
175 South Main St.
440-774-8820Domino"s Pizza
155 South Main St.
440-774-3033McDonald's
265 South Main St.
440-774-1314Subway
18 South Main St.
440-774-7827Restaurants near Oberlin
Chez Francois - French
555 Main Street - Vermilion, OH (about 10 miles northwest of Oberlin on the Lagoons to Lake Erie)
440-967-0630Rated the best French Restaurant in northern Ohio by Zagats. Dress code required with indoor dining. Casual on outside deck in summer. A go to place for a very special occassion.
Nine Bistro - American
665 U S Grant Street - LaGrange, OH (about 8 miles east of Oberlin on the Greyhawk Golf Course) just off of St. Rt. 301
440 355-4844Complete menu with full bar service. Menu changes with the seasons to ensure fresh and local.
Wasabi - Japanese cuisine
3595 Midway Mall, Elyria, OH (about 10 miles northeast off of St. Rt. 57)
440-324-7888Hibachi and shushi bar with extensive menu. Food cooked tableside. Full bar.
100th Bomb Group Restaurant - American cuisine
20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH ( about 15 miles east near Cleveland Hopkins Airport)
216-267-1010Across from the airport. A very uniquely decorated facility that offers a great view of airplanes arrivals and departures. French farmhouse decor with artifacts and memorabilia of World War II. Lots of old airplanes!
Wild Mango - Asian Fusion
362 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmstead, OH (about 20 minutes from Oberlin off of I 480 on route to Cleveland airport)
440-979-1888Located in Great Norther Mall and is a sister to Weia Teia of Oberlin with Asian Fusion food presented with great artistic flair!