Every year, nearly 4 million visitors travel to Ohio’s Amish Country, and one of the first questions they ask is: “Where are the best places to eat?” Having grown up here and lived in the heart of Amish Country for over 30 years, I have first hand knowledge of where to find the best restaurants in Amish Country, Ohio.
While many travelers come specifically for traditional, family style Amish cooking, our local food scene offers so much more. To help you plan your visit, I’ve curated a list of the must visit restaurants in the region. With an impressive average Google rating of 4.66 out of 5, these top notch spots are guaranteed to be the highlight of your trip.
Make sure that you grab a napkin because below are the 10 best restaurants in Amish Country, Ohio that you simply can’t miss.
While you are planning your dining itinerary, you might also be looking for ways to fill your day between meals! You have to burn off those extra calories someway. To help you make the most of your visit, check out my other local guides:
- 20 Great Things to Do in Amish Country Ohio – The ultimate bucket list for first time and returning visitors.
- 10 Great Budget Friendly Things to Do in Amish Country Ohio – How to enjoy the beauty of the area without breaking the bank.
Make sure to go to my travel blog Travelwidstom to find out about ways to save on travel, travel itineraries, how to use and maximize credit card points/miles and so much more.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Amish Country Ohio You Must Visit
1. Park Street Pizza
When you think of Amish country you probably don’t think of pizza but Park Street Pizza which is located in Sugarcreek is one of the best pizza shops around.
Rocky and Courtney Shanower started the restaurant in 2003. They have been located at different locations around town but now are located right off SR 39/Dover Rd.
Park Street teams with local farmers to have the freshest ingredients possible to put onto their pizzas. Because of that they have seasonal options throughout the year.
They offer many different types of signature pizzas to pick from. If none of the signature pizzas seem to fit your taste, you can create your own pizza. I am partial to creating my own BBQ chicken pizza.
They have a variety of salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts and shareables, such as cheesy bread sticks which are a family favorite. No matter what you choose you are not going to go wrong.
They have a Google Rating of 4.8 out of 5.
2. Boyd and Wurthmann
Everywhere you travel around the country, when you go into a town you will find a restaurant where the locals eat. This applies to Boyd and Wurthmann.
The restaurant is located in downtown Berlin. It was originally a market that transitioned into a restaurant. Boyd and Wurthmann is not the largest in size. It has 22 tables, 5 booths, one round table and a bar area with 9 seats. You will usually find a line out the door.
Even though there is a line out the door many times, that does not mean that you should not make the effort to eat at the restaurant. The restaurant has a certain charm to it. It opened up 75 years ago and the restaurant has not changed that much adding to its charm.
You can expect large portions when you visit Boyd and Wurthmann. Some of their best dishes include: roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, meatloaf, fried chicken and biscuits and gravy for breakfast.
If you want a restaurant that is all shiny and new then Boyd and Wurthmann is not for you. If you are looking for great food, then Boyd and Wurthmann is worth a visit.
They have a Google Rating of 4.7 out of 5.
3. Rebecca’s Bistro
If Boyd and Wurthmann is the restaurant that locals from around Berlin are eating at then Rebecca’s is the restaurant that locals around Walnut Creek are going for a great meal.
The restaurant is located in an old log cabin that has had a few additions added onto over the years. It has an inside porch area where people can eat along with an outside area that can be used during the warmer months.
They are open for breakfast and lunch. Depending when you get to the restaurant, you may have to wait a little while to get a seat. It truly is a popular spot.
They have many wonderful dishes for breakfast. Personally, I am partial to the French toast and a slice of ham. The bread they use for the French Toast is wonderful and the ham is huge and tasty.
On the lunch menu, you’ll find sandwiches, quiche, salads, soups, sides, and desserts. Some dishes you may want to try out for lunch include the grilled cheese, the cuban, chicken salad sandwich and bistro burger, which is fantastic.
Rebecca’s also offers hot and cold speciality drinks. My one daughter says that vanilla chai tea is one of her favorites.
They have a Google Rating of 4.8 out of 5.
4. Dutch Valley/Der Dutchman/Farmstead
You may be wondering why I listed three restaurants together. That is a good question. The reason that I did that is because these three restaurants are owned by the same corporation.
Each restaurant has a few things that are different from each other but overall they are pretty much the same place in my opinion. Der Dutchman is located in Walnut Creek. Dutch Valley is located in Sugarcreek and Farmstead can be found in Berlin.
Dutch Valley and Der Dutchman serve breakfast every day that they are open. Farmstead on the other hand is only open for breakfast on Fridays and Saturdays.
All 3 restaurants have an all you can eat breakfast buffet. The breakfast buffets have fried mush, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fruit slush, pastries and much more.
Each restaurant has a dinner buffet. The dinner buffets have various meats, green beans, noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn along with various desserts. They also have a full salad bar that comes with the buffet.
If you don’t want the buffet, you can order individual meals for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Each restaurant also has family style meals that you can order for the dining room as well as take out.
If you still have room to eat after a meal, they have many great pies and other desserts to pick from. Out of the three restaurants I am partial to Dutch Valley since that is where I ate the most while growing up. Their broasted and grilled chicken are both very tasty.
With that being said, when it comes to the peanut butter pie at each of the restaurants Der Dutchman has the best. No matter what restaurant you go to, you are not going to walk away hungry.
All 3 restaurants Google Rating is 4.6 out of 5.
5. Blue Moon Bistro
The Blue Moon Bistro can be found in Holmesville which is located between Millersburg and Wooster on SR 83. The bistro opened in 2021.
The bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. One thing that you won’t do when eating at the Blue Moon Bistro is walk away hungry since they serve large portions.
Known for its eclectic menu, this bistro offers a creative twist on traditional American fare. A standout breakfast option is the pancake wrap, which features an oversized pancake rolled around classic breakfast ingredients.
For lunch or dinner you can order the Blue Moon Donut Burger. The fresh burger is made with bacon, American Cheese, and is served between a grilled glazed donut. If you are in the mood for an appetizer they have Disco Fries which are house fries topped with house gravy and cheddar jack cheese.
Blue Moon Bistro also features a coffee bar serving a diverse selection of beverages. To accompany your drink or conclude your meal, you can choose from an array of specialty desserts like the carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing. The Blue Moon Bistro is definitely one of the best restaurants in Amish Country, Ohio.
They have a Google Rating of 4.8 out of 5.
6. East Main Kitchen
For this post, I asked people on Facebook to give me their rankings of the best restaurants in Amish Country. The vast majority of the people listed East Main Kitchen as one of their favorites. I have to agree.
You can find the East Main Kitchen in downtown Baltic. The restaurant was started by Crosspointe Church. They were looking for a way to have an influence on the community and they did that by opening up the restaurant.
The restaurant serves delicious, made from scratch comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, you can have a traditional omelet, as well as shrimp and grits, fried corn mush or stuffed french toast.
For lunch and dinner, you can order sandwiches, wraps, soup and salad, as well as specialty dishes. Some of their popular specialty dishes include grilled pork chops and fried buttermilk chicken.
If you love a great steak, you’ll want to try one of the numerous steak offerings that they have on the menu. All of the steaks are delicious and they are cooked on a Big Green Egg. East Main also has an espresso bar that serves specialty coffees and house made pastries with great Bubble tea.
East Main Kitchen is well worth the short drive from Sugarcreek to grab a bite to eat for any meal in the day.
They have a Google Rating of 4.8 out of 5.
7. Olde World Bakery and Bistro
The Olde World Bakery and Bistro was started by Mandy Beachy, who I went to high school with. Her husband, Keith, was one of my best friends in high school. It doesn’t make this list because of my ties to them but because of the great food they serve.
You can find Olde World Bistro on SR 39 just outside of Berlin. The bistro is right across the street from Hiland Junior/Senior High. They are open for both lunch and dinner.
At Olde World Bistro, the dishes that they make are made from scratch. Some of the great tasting dishes include: bacon wrapped meatloaf, an Olde World Reuben on house bread, Italian Grilled Cheese, Farmer’s Wife Salad, and Creamy Basil Tomato Soup to name just a few.
They also offer numerous appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, sea food, main entrees, and various drink offerings. If you want something sweet to eat, you can order Apple Bread Pudding with bourbon sauce, strawberry cake and seasonal desserts. These are just a few of the sweet treats that they offer. If you are someone who needs to eat gluten free, The Olde World Bistro and Bakery has various gluten free breads and desserts.
So, if you are in the Berlin area while visiting Amish Country the Olde World Bistro is well worth stopping in to get a delicious meal or sweet treat.
They have a Google Rating of 4.5 out of 5.
8. Amish Country Donuts
The first time that I was introduced to Amish Country Donuts was with their food truck every year at the Swiss Festival. They had the largest donuts that I have ever seen. They are as big as your head and they are made with sourdough and are very delicious.
So, a few years ago they bought the old Jim’s Sunoco gas station in Sugarcreek and converted it into a bakery and cafe. They still offer their signature sourdough glazed donuts along with blueberry scones, jumbo cinnamon rolls, speciality donuts, and energy bites.
The cafe is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Saturday. The breakfast menu includes bowls, sandwiches and wraps. The lunch menu includes bowls, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
A few of the great dishes you’ll find on the menu include: a Donut Grilled Cheese; an Amarillo Wrap made with chicken, sauteed peppers/onions, and smoked cheddar: a BBQ Chicken Wrap, a Smokey Quinoa Bowl: and the Hey Porter Bowl, made with shredded potatoes, sausage, sauteed, onions/peppers, tomatoes, two scrambled eggs, mozzarella, house made sausage gravy, and house made southwest sauce.
If you want something sweet to eat, they have smoothies, milkshakes, malts and ice cream. You can also order drinks from their full espresso menu.
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a sweet treat, a great drink, or a full meal. Amish Country Donuts is worth a stop when in Amish Country.
They have a Google Rating of 4.8 out of 5.
9. Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen
Up front I want to say that Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen holds a special place in my heart and it is not because of the food. Gloria Yoder, who started Mrs. Yoders, was a big contributor to Mt. Hope Elementary School where I taught for 29 years.
A few things that she did over the years was to give money to our school to buy Chromebooks for the students to use in school. She also would treat the 8th grade class to a free breakfast every year for graduation.
My feelings about this being one of the best restaurants in Amish Country Ohio is not influenced by my gratitude for what Mrs. Yoder did for the school.
Mrs. Yoders is open from 11:00am-7:00pm Monday through Saturday. Mrs. Yoders has a lunch and dinner buffet that you can enjoy. A few of the items on the buffet include: mashed potatoes and gravy, broasted chicken, roast beef, stuffing, noodles, and meatloaf. On Friday the buffet also offers fish, shrimp and bbq ribs.
Mrs. Yoders also has a salad buffet that is included with your meal when you order the regular buffet. The salad buffet can be a side if you order a meal off the menu.
Besides the buffet, they also offer individual entrees that you can order off the menu, such as roasted turkey, salmon, and prime rib. They also offer sandwiches and wraps.
Their broasted chicken and roasted turkey are excellent and when it comes to desserts, I am partial to peanut butter pie and Mrs. Yoder’s has some really good peanut butter pie.
They have a Google Rating of 4.6 out of 5.
10. Bags Sports Pub
Bags Sports Pub is unique for this list since they have two locations that are in Amish Country. The original Bags is in the downtown area right on SR 39 in Millersburg. The second location is in downtown Sugarcreek on Main St.
The Millersburg location is bigger than the Sugarcreek location but it doesn’t matter which Bags location you go to, you are going to get a great meal in a welcoming sports bar environment.
On the menu, you’ll find appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches and wraps, burgers, and sides. Bags is known for their burgers, like the Bourbon Bacon Burger. They have great wings, fresh fish, steaks, ribs, and homemade sides like fresh cut fries.
Bags also offers a wide range of local craft/microbrew beers, import beers, and local wines. In essence, Bags Sports Pub offers a satisfying mix of great food, cold drinks, and a fun sports environment at two different locations in the heart of Amish Country.
Their Google Rating is 4.4 for the Millersburg location and 4.6 for the Sugarcreek location.
Final Thoughts
There are many other great restaurants to choose from in the area but in my mind these are the best restaurants in Amish Country, Ohio. The next time that you are visiting the area make sure to check out at least one of the restaurants on this list. Believe me you won’t be disappointed.
