Ryans is terrible!!! I have been there three times, their meatloaf sandwich is a small slab of cold loaf on a stale bun, that’s it! Don Ryan needs to go to the new Dingle House in West Chester to see how an authentic Irish Pub serves food!
P.S. Don Ryan needs to pay his sub-contractors that worked on his building!
In Middletown it’s The Meadows. Been there for over 50 years and stiil has the same good food aand atmosphere.
In Germantown try Rudy’s a new restaurant featuring a wide variety of entrees including Argentine type meals where fresh cooked meats are served on a skewer.
I have to agree about the “wasteland”. Fairfield tops the list in that regard - If you don’t want franchise food you’re stuck with Symmes Tavern, which is very good, but gets old after a while. There is not a decent oriental sit-down place within 15 miles (super franchise PF Changs doesn’t count). If you head south to Glendale and hit the Iron Horse Inn (upstairs) you’ll get a fantastic menu and the best crabcakes around!!
If you want great, fresh, high quality food at a good price try First Watch on Union Centre. The service is outstanding. You can be in and out of there in 30 minutes.The food comes out in five minutes. Unbelieveable!
Buffalo Joe’s has the best food but the dining area is so dirty-the tables are sticky,the carpet area is dirty,the booths are nasty so just imagine what the kitchen is like. I think is’s time for a remodel job to be done. We are regulars there and after being there over the Hoilidays we will not be back until it’s cleaned up.
You may as well face the facts. Hamilton/Middletown is a diners waste land. Ryan’s is decent at best. Then you add the cost of dining there and it quickly becomes an embarrassing joke,(this one is doomed on it’s present course).Riverbank is also decent at best,in the summer it stinks when you walk in the door. BBQ junction served me a meal I wouldn’t have slopped pigs with. Thank goodness for West Chester!!
My family and I enjoyed BBQ Junction in Middletown. The food is good but the service is a little slow at times but when I’m out with my family I don’t mind taking time to spend with the kids
I’ve been to Ryans three times and enjoyed every meal I’ve had. Service was a bit off the first time, but it was their first week. I would guess that mama was experiencing the tavern’s “newness” as well.
Monroe doesn’t have any place good either, if the Red Onion is suppose to be a good place to dine then they have a real problem, service is average at best and the food just a little below average.
Well, Middletown sure doesn’t have any good restaurants, they had a prime sopt for a good place to eat but Aldi’s is now building there and that is a waste of land that could have been a really nice place to dine.
I have to agree about Ryans Tavern, which is a shame. I’ve been there three times…two dinner times and one lunch. All three meals were overpriced and not very good. I actually sent one back because it was cold after I waited almost 45 minutes to recieve it.
I also agree about the Riverbank Cafe. It is wonderful and also has good music.
I think if Ryans really wants to survive beyond locals trying it once or twice, he better upgrade the food and service quality.
My favorite restaurant is Treasure Island in Moraine. They have the best steaks for the best prices and you never have to wait they can usually get you right in and serve you right away.
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By chuck
January 15, 2009 12:24 AM | Link to this
Chesters pizzeria in Hamliton has been making great pizza for decades. My family used to go there every pay day!
By Patrick
January 5, 2009 8:41 PM | Link to this
Ryans is terrible!!! I have been there three times, their meatloaf sandwich is a small slab of cold loaf on a stale bun, that’s it! Don Ryan needs to go to the new Dingle House in West Chester to see how an authentic Irish Pub serves food! P.S. Don Ryan needs to pay his sub-contractors that worked on his building!
By cocoa
January 5, 2009 8:58 AM | Link to this
In Middletown it’s The Meadows. Been there for over 50 years and stiil has the same good food aand atmosphere.
In Germantown try Rudy’s a new restaurant featuring a wide variety of entrees including Argentine type meals where fresh cooked meats are served on a skewer.
By marc
January 2, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this
I have to agree about the “wasteland”. Fairfield tops the list in that regard - If you don’t want franchise food you’re stuck with Symmes Tavern, which is very good, but gets old after a while. There is not a decent oriental sit-down place within 15 miles (super franchise PF Changs doesn’t count). If you head south to Glendale and hit the Iron Horse Inn (upstairs) you’ll get a fantastic menu and the best crabcakes around!!
By Former Hamiltonian
January 2, 2009 4:09 PM | Link to this
Just give me the oldies but goodies….LaRoses, Friches, Richard’s, Chesters, Skyline, etc. Old School Hamilton at it’s best!
By FairMiami
January 1, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
If you want great, fresh, high quality food at a good price try First Watch on Union Centre. The service is outstanding. You can be in and out of there in 30 minutes.The food comes out in five minutes. Unbelieveable!
By fairfieldgirl
January 1, 2009 2:44 PM | Link to this
Buffalo Joe’s has the best food but the dining area is so dirty-the tables are sticky,the carpet area is dirty,the booths are nasty so just imagine what the kitchen is like. I think is’s time for a remodel job to be done. We are regulars there and after being there over the Hoilidays we will not be back until it’s cleaned up.
By cowboy
January 1, 2009 2:08 PM | Link to this
if you want a good steak at a fair price try the pine club in dayton…
By Bob
January 1, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this
I thought reviews meant stating the good AND the bad. These reviews are all hearts and flowers….give me something I can use!!!!
By Dennis
January 1, 2009 12:04 PM | Link to this
You may as well face the facts. Hamilton/Middletown is a diners waste land. Ryan’s is decent at best. Then you add the cost of dining there and it quickly becomes an embarrassing joke,(this one is doomed on it’s present course).Riverbank is also decent at best,in the summer it stinks when you walk in the door. BBQ junction served me a meal I wouldn’t have slopped pigs with. Thank goodness for West Chester!!
By Bev
January 1, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this
Try 56 Degrees in downtown Middletown. Small intimate. Nice wine selection. Great food. Affordable. Different.
By David
January 1, 2009 4:22 AM | Link to this
My family and I enjoyed BBQ Junction in Middletown. The food is good but the service is a little slow at times but when I’m out with my family I don’t mind taking time to spend with the kids
By Ryans Liker
January 1, 2009 12:42 AM | Link to this
I’ve been to Ryans three times and enjoyed every meal I’ve had. Service was a bit off the first time, but it was their first week. I would guess that mama was experiencing the tavern’s “newness” as well.
By Gene
December 31, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
Monroe doesn’t have any place good either, if the Red Onion is suppose to be a good place to dine then they have a real problem, service is average at best and the food just a little below average.
By Carl
December 31, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
Well, Middletown sure doesn’t have any good restaurants, they had a prime sopt for a good place to eat but Aldi’s is now building there and that is a waste of land that could have been a really nice place to dine.
By Coolz
December 31, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
3rd St. Tap & Grill has better food than both Ryans and Riverbank Cafe. Prices ar in line as well.
By mama
December 31, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
I have to agree about Ryans Tavern, which is a shame. I’ve been there three times…two dinner times and one lunch. All three meals were overpriced and not very good. I actually sent one back because it was cold after I waited almost 45 minutes to recieve it.
I also agree about the Riverbank Cafe. It is wonderful and also has good music.
I think if Ryans really wants to survive beyond locals trying it once or twice, he better upgrade the food and service quality.
3 strikes & out.
By gracie
December 31, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Ryan’s Tavern is terrible. Marginal food, terrible service. Riverbank Cafe has much better food and prices.
By Steak Lover
December 31, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
My favorite restaurant is Treasure Island in Moraine. They have the best steaks for the best prices and you never have to wait they can usually get you right in and serve you right away.