The Lima News SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017 SECTION G G2 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best of the Region MOOD FOOD Best summer event to attend ................................... 26 Best buffet .................................................................. 3 Best sports bar ......................................................... 27 Best Asian restaurant ................................................ 4 FIX IT Best place for fish ...................................................... 4 Best auto body shop ................................................ 28 Best fast food restaurant ............................................ 5 Best auto repair ....................................................... 28 Best Italian restaurant ............................................... 6 Best electrician ........................................................ 29 Best Mexican restaurant ............................................ 7 Best hardware store ................................................. 30 Best place for breakfast .............................................. 7 Best plumbing service .............................................. 31 Best place for barbecue .............................................. 8 Best place for dessert ................................................. 9 MUST-GO STORES Best place for doughnuts ......................................... 10 Best dry cleaner/laundry service ............................. 34 Best place for french fries ........................................ 11 Best florist ................................................................ 35 Best place for hamburgers ....................................... 12 Best jeweler .............................................................. 36 Best place for ice cream ........................................... 14 Best new business (after July 1, 2016) .................... 37 Best place for salads ................................................ 15 Best place for men’s clothes ..................................... 38 Best place for pizza .................................................. 16 Best place for women’s clothes ................................ 38 Best place for steaks ................................................ 17 Best place to buy furniture ...................................... 39 Best place for subs ................................................... 18 Best place to buy garden flowers ............................. 40 Best place for wings ................................................. 19 Best women’s hair salon .......................................... 40 Best place to buy a snack ......................................... 20 FEELING GOOD HANGING OUT Best customer service .............................................. 41 Best place for coffee and talk ................................... 25 Best fitness facility ................................................... 43 Best place to listen to music .................................... 26 Best health food store .............................................. 43 ABout THE Best OF THE Region The Lima News’ 2017 Best of the Region is back, marking 22 years of asking residents of the area their opin- locations needed to be ions on their favorite places to shop, within a seven-county relax and eat. region — Allen, Auglaize, This special section is your guide to Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Put- the winning businesses or things to nam or Van Wert counties. do in each category. We profile the top Voting started June 8 and con- three places in each category. tinued through noon July 27. The Lima News presented a ballot • The following winners received with 40 categories on which to vote. four tickets each to Cedar Point: Ballots were available at limaohio.com Judith Schafer, of Lima; Carol and in the newspaper itself. Metzger, of Delphos; and Virginia The rules: The businesses or Bailey, of Ada. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G3 Best buffet Voted Best of the Region 22 Years 1. OLD Barn OUT BaCK Location: 3175 W. Elm St., Lima Phone: 419-991-3075 Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri- day and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 2017 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Highlights: The Williams fam- ily boasts, “We are committed to providing you with the best pos- sible food and service,” and boy do Dean Brown | The Lima News they deliver. Fried chicken, shrimp, The staff at the Old Barn Out Back prepare chicken and noodles, barbecue a buffet for patrons. ribs, a baked potato bar with all the toppings, homemade soups, their total bill from 3 p.m. to close “Thank you Lima Area bread and cinnamon rolls, salads, each Monday. A quality meal at an sugar-free dessert options and exceptional value is exactly what more will keep you coming back customers will get at this family for seconds. Don’t forget to stop restaurant. for voting us Best in for Old Barn Out Back’s famous 3. GOLDEN Corral, Sunday brunch buffet for every- thing breakfast you can possibly LIMA in the Region” Location: 2620 Elida Road, Lima imagine. Phone: 419-229-4800 ~Dennis Vondrell and Team of Professionals 2. Western SIZZLIN’ Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 2721 Elida Road, Lima Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to Phone: 419-331-6644 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Monday to Thursday, 10:45 a.m. to Highlights: From steak to fried 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 chicken, pasta, stir-fry, a fresh a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday salad bar and a chocolate fountain Highlights: Western Sizzlin’ is perfect for dipping strawberries, well-known for its steaks, but cus- marshmallows and graham crack- tomer can also enjoy a selection of ers, Golden Corral offers a full other delicious entrees, like sea- buffet that stretches nearly the food, chicken, country vegetables, entire length of the restaurant. fresh-baked breads and desserts. Stop in during morning hours on For older adults, every Monday the weekend to fill your plates with is also Senior Night. So on top scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, of the great specials, seniors can pancakes, biscuits and gravy and enjoy an additional 20 percent off more. make friends have fun love people share great coffee 717 N Cable Rd - 419-999-9262 40989190 1519 Harding Hwy, - 567-289-9434 41006617 G4 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best Asian restaurant 1. Yamato SteaKhouse of tea. Whether you’re dining in or carrying out, the fresh ingredients OF JAPAN, LIMA and flavors will absolutely keep Location: 2315 Elida Road, you coming back again and again. Lima; 1507 Harding Highway, (Don’t forget the Yum-Yum sauce!) Lima Phone: Elida Road: 567-371- 2. HUNAN GARDEN, 3210, Harding Highway: 419-221- LIMA 2417 Location: 723 Saratoga Ave., Hours: Elida Road: 11 a.m. to Lima 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday Phone: 419-228-1995 (closed 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon- day to Thursday,) 11 a.m. to 10:30 day to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Sunday; Harding High- to 9:30 p.m.Sunday. way: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday Highlights: This long-time Lima to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. favorite offers all the Chinese Friday and Saturday, noon to 9:30 restaurant staples, including Gen- p.m. Sunday eral Tso’s chicken, sweet and sour Dean Brown | The Lima News Highlights: Yamato expertly chicken, crab rangoon, egg rolls, Yamato Steakhouse of Japan has two locations in Lima to serve its many patrons. combines entertainment and din- vegetable lo mein and more. So ner to offer a seriously unique whether you’re popping in to grab dining experience. So gather with take-out to go or dining inside, a Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. all tastes. Spring rolls and friends and family around the hiba- quick, flavorful meal is waiting for Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to crab rangoon are timeless chi table and watch your meal be you. And of course, so is a fortune 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday appetizer favorites. Pair your prepared right before your eyes. cookie. Highlights: Whether you noodles or fried rice with Or, if sushi calls your name, you lean toward spicier dishes or the meat and/or veggies of can order from a wide selection of 3. THAI JasmINE, LIMA like to keep it more mild and your choice, and enjoy a tasty options — including veggie-only Location: 215 S. Pine St., Lima sweet, Thai Jasmine offers a meal dining in, carried-out or sushi rolls if raw fish isn’t your cup Phone: 419-222-8886 wide selection of Thai food for delivered. Best place for fish 1. CaPtain D’S, LIMA, 2. RED LOBster, LIMA 3. Casa LU AL, LIMA WAPAKOneta Location: 2150 Harding Highway, Location: 2323 N. West St., Lima Location: 2575 Elida Road, Lima; Lima Phone: 419-229-0774 2020 Harding Highway, Lima; 1315 Phone: 419-229-9073 Hours: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mon- Bellefontaine St., Wapakoneta Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to day to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 Phone: Elida Road: 419-331-8888, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 Harding Highway: 419-223-8899, and Saturday p.m. Sunday Wapakoneta: 419-738-8899 Highlights: Nothing says fresh bet- Highlights: Casa Lu Al offers a full Hours: Elida Road: 10:30 a.m. to ter than being able to choose your range of seafood, including salmon, 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 own lobster from a tank. Visit Red tilapia, haddock, shrimp dinners and a.m. to 11 Friday and Saturday Lobster for a fantastic selection of scallops. The crunchy tilapia and the Highlights: Founded