Flavors of Fairfield County

In and around every corner of Fairfield County, you’ll find delightful dinners and desserts of all kinds!  From larger cities like Pickerington and Lancaster to quaint communities like Baltimore and Millersport, food lovers will discover local dining at its best!  Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or deciding your next dinner date, there’s always something new to try in Fairfield County. 

Upscale Casual

Plan your next special event or romantic dinner date at restaurant and pub, Ale House 1890, and indulge in their “made-from-scratch” menu with recipes sourced from some of the finest locally bought produce!  Bring your appetite to The Downtown Bistro for high-quality food and drinks or partake in the full menu and wine options at the Buckeye Lake Winery located on the shores of Buckeye Lake.

Sweets & Treats

Satisfy all your sugary cravings with the  Fairfield County Sweet Tooth Trail!  Indulge in delicious crepes, bubble tea, and flavored smoothies at Crepe & Boba Station, or savor a healthy option such as Downtown Fruit Passion, featuring bubble tea, smoothies, smoothie bowls, salads and more.  Open all year round, you’ll never have to go without local ice cream at Gypsy Joe’s Ice Cream & Donut Co.!  Choose the perfect donut and pair it with an ice cream flavor for the best donut ice cream sandwich.

Coffee Shops & Bakery

Looking for your next favorite cozy coffee shop or local bakery?  Check out the Fairfield County Java Trail for more local cafes and where to get the best caffeine cravings in the county! 

• Clearcreek Cakes & Bakes
• Das KaffeeHaus von Frau Burkhart
• L-City Coffee+
• Provisions Bakery & Deli
• The Well
• Porter’s Coffee House and Bakery

Pizza Shops

Enjoy the great service and welcoming atmosphere of family-owned pizza joint Shirky’s Pizza Zone in Carroll, or a myriad of Italian bites including lasagna, pasta, pizza and more at Fat Cat’s Pizza in Lancaster.  Taking a weekend trip or a family vacation to Buckeye Lake?  Stop by LakeBound Pizza in Millersport for delicious pizza, calzones, as well as salads, subs, wings, and other appetizers. Lastly, mark your calendars as Tiberio’s Pizza is currently in the process of remodeling and will be opening in Lancaster soon with classic Tiberio favorites like pizza and stromboli.

Casual Cravings

With local classics like Cherry Street Pub in Lancaster or The Village Taproom in Amanda, there’s an option for every craving!  Enjoy historic settings, friendly staff, cozy atmospheres, and of course… great food! Check out more casual eats throughout the county below:

• Baltimore Pint House
• Hangry City Grill & Spirits
• Hometown Hot Dogs
• JB’s Downtown Grill
• O’Huids Gaelic Pub
• Rushcreek Pub & Grub

International Eateries

Enjoy tastes from all over the world right in Fairfield County!  With multiple international restaurants, delight in options such as Chinese, Japanese, Mexican entrees and much more.

• El Pedregal
• D.H. Wu 
• Fugu Sushi
• Jasmine’s Thai & Sushi
• Jhapali Kitchen & Bar
• Kanji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
• La Cascada Mexican Restaurant
• Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
• Thai Paradise
• Twinado Kitchen’s Jerk Shack
• Wild Ginger Asian Bistro

But wait… there’s more!  View our Tastes of Fairfield County Guide for more amazing and locally-owned restaurants, pubs, and cafes.  Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new businesses, events and more happening in Fairfield County, download our app, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.