Mid-Ohio
Not only are there great places to dine and things to eat throughout Ohio, but these cuisines, several of which define American Food, were born in Ohio:
Northwest
Northeast
Maple Syrup
Go to geauga county in northeast ohio, the village of burton is the heart of maple country, but maple syrup is produced and is available throughout most of the state.
Salisbury Steak
Created by and named for clevelander dr. james h. salisbury who desired to perfect the meat curing process you can pay homage to him at lakeview cemetery near university circle. just ask the menches brothers who must claim, "it's just a fancy hamburger covered in gravy."
Tony Packo's Cafe
toledo, oh - the establishment made famous by actor jamie farr's character in m*a*s*h, this restaurant is famous for its hearty food including hungarian hot dogs, beef, chicken, and vegetarian chili, as well as chicken paprikas, a local favorite. in 2006 this restaurant opened a branch adjacent to the world famous toledo mud hens baseball stadium and enjoys a lively atmosphere throughout the baseball season.
Roasted/Candy Buckeyes
Where else would you go for either delicious snack but the buckeye state?
Southwest
Banana Split
Ernest hazard of wilmington is one of the supposed inventors of the banana and ice cream treat
Goetta
Is a peasant food of german origin that is popular in the greater cincinnati area. it is primarily composed of ground meat and oats. traditionally used as a breakfast meat.
Cincinnati Chili
Is a regional style of chili characteristically served over spaghetti or as a coney sauce. while served in many regular restaurants, it is most often associated with several fast-food chains in the cincinnati area, including skyline chili, gold star, empress, and dixie.