If you are not from the area, try some Gold Star or Skyline Chili for some local flavor. Also, Stefano's is a family-owned institution on Central Avenue, serving Italian food and a wood-burning pizza oven. The Jug, also on Central, has been a Middletown tradition for years, serving hamburgers via a carhop. The Meadows, on Yankee Road in the south end, is also a long-time local establishment. Grecian Delight, on Cincinnati-Dayton road has fantastic gyros and traditional greek desserts. Chain-restaurants include Olive Garden, O'Charleys, Applebees, El Rancho Grande, Cracker Barrell, and Bob Evans.
