A vacation in Amish Country is a breath of fresh air. Inhale the delectable aromas of nature, organic produce, and family recipes — exhale the stresses of city life, technology, and processed foods.
If you want to get a true taste of Amish culture and cuisine, why not stay in Dover, Ohio? Next to New Philadelphia and Canton, Dover is one of the largest towns in Ohio’s Amish Country. This means that restaurant options for local fare are abundant.
Our team at Your Family’s Place are locals who have lived and worked in the area for decades. Let us walk you through our favorite restaurants in Dover, and how you can experience them by staying at our multi-generational vacation rentals.
1. Hog Heaven BBQ
- Address: 6557 Columbia Rd NW, Dover, OH
- Website: hog heaven-bbq.com
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: BBQ
- Favorite menu item: Jumbo wings & ribs
Craving a fall-off-the-bone slab of ribs? You’ve come to the right place. Hog Heaven is Dover’s BBQ hotspot (with a location in New Philadelphia as well). Here, you’ll find all the common, feel-good pub food like nachos, mozzarella sticks, rings, and onion rings.
But the real show-stoppers are the BBQ meats. Traveling with a big group? Gather the kids (and grandparents) and order the $89.99 family feast — a cornucopia of BBQ favorites, including brisket, a full slab of ribs, cornbread, pulled pork, white cheddar mac and cheese, and a dozen jumbo chicken wings, and a couple of other sides enough to feed 6-8 people – perfect for large groups.
Want a more intimate night back at your vacation home? Hog Heaven also has takeout!
2. El Pueblito Mexican Bistro
- Address: 213 N Tuscarawas Ave #3139, Dover, OH
- Website: elpueblitomexicanbistro.com
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: Mexican + Vegetarian Options
- Favorite menu item: Jalapeno Poppers and Enchiladas Supremas
This family-friendly Mexican restaurant just off W 3rd Street serves your classic fajitas, tacos, burritos, and margaritas in a no-frills spot on Tuscarawas Ave. You’ll also find a few kids’ games that’ll keep them busy if you want to enjoy a margarita with your hunny.
Our favorite order? It has to be a tie. The Enchiladas Supremas have your oh-so-delicious salsa verde with a variety of soft tortillas filled with beans, beef, chicken, and cheese, one of each to give you a true array of flavors.
Another plate we love is the Chile Colorado, with strips of juicy steak smothered in a red sauce. Sit outside on a sunny Autumn day and enjoy the Mexican-themed patio, with ample seating and colorful flags that pepper your view above.
3. Han’s Place Restaurant and Winery
- Address: 6011 Old Rte 39 NW, Dover, OH
- Website: hansplaceohio.com
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: French-Swiss-American fusion of cuisines; Winery
- Favorite menu item: Cheesemaker’s Mac and Cheese
Imagine sipping on a local, organic wine with rolling hills in the distance, and the sound of a gentle stream in the background. Are you in a French winery? Luckily, you don’t have to take a plane for a similar experience.
Han’s Place in Dover, Ohio, is run by third-generation family members of winemakers and cheesemakers. Enjoy the expansive patio with unparalleled views of surrounding nature. Or if it’s a little chilly, delight in a warm meal by the on-site fireplace inside.
Whether you enjoy a few cheese boards and crackers and make wine the star of the show or opt for a more fulsome Swiss Burger or Reuben, everything here is cooked to impress.
4. Pangrazios Pizza
- Address: 223 W 3rd St, Dover, OH
- Website: facebook.com/pangraziosdover
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: Italian
- Favorite menu item: Baked Ziti & Pizza
This pizza joint is a popular chain in Ohio’s Amish Country, but the Dover location as a mom-and-pop feel that welcomes you back every time. We love the cheese bread — it’s a must for every table. As for the pizza, take your pick. Pick a selection of veggies or a traditional pepperoni; either way, you’ll be craving more once you get home.
Pangrazio’s also has specials every day, from baked ziti and rotini to lasagna and select paninis. The interior is cutesy and Instagram-worthy, with leather-cushioned booths, traditional artwork, and old-school checkered tablecloths for a vintage feel.
5. Mindy’s Diner
- Address: 221 W 3rd St, Dover, OH
- Website: facebook.com/mindysdiner
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: Brunch
- Favorite menu item: Coleslaw; Hash Brown: Omelettes
Hey, mama, we get it; some days, you just want to enjoy your cup of coffee and have breakfast served instead of frying bacon for the whole family at the crack of dawn. Luckily, Mindy’s Diner is always there in a pinch for breakfast and brunch — yes, even on Sundays!
Here, you’ll find affordable breakfast options that cover all the bases. Pancakes and French toast? Check. Crispy hash browns and eggs any way you want ‘em? You got it. Plus, the kids’ menu (Mickey Mouse Pancakes) will have them happy for the rest of the day.
If you like an old-timey feel and diner experience, Mindy’s is the breakfast place for you! Fancy taking it back to your rental? Order online for convenient pickup!
6. Grinder’s Above & Beyond
- Address: 3003 N Wooster Ave, Dover, OH
- Website: grinders.net
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: Sub sandwiches and ribs
- Favorite menu item: BBQ ribs; Cajun Chicken Filet Grinder; Honey BBQ Chicken; Steak Croissant
Serving up drool-worthy grinders (sub sandwiches) since 1976, Grinder’s is a staple for hungry locals who want a casual yet fulfilling bite to eat. Their sandwiches are nothing short of exquisite, filled to the brim with any meat you want (we love the steak with a bacon add-on, or the honey BBQ). But they also offer American classics like burgers and ribs as well.
Service is superbly friendly, with smiling servers frolicking around to fill up your iced tea and tend to your next order.
There’s plenty of parking so you can bring the minivan without any worries. Our advice? Head on early for happy hour — Grinder’s sometimes serves $3 beers and $7 wings from 4pm to 7pm.
7. Buehler’s Fresh Foods
- Address: 3000 N Wooster Ave, Dover, OH
- Website: buehlers.com
- Price point: $$
- Type of food: Grocery store with local fare and on-site restaurant
- Favorite Menu Item: Chicken Pot Pie
Miss Southern comfort food? You don’t have to fly back home to experience a tasty, chicken pot pie, country-fried steak, or mashed potatoes. Buehler’s Restaurant, the on-site restaurant of the popular grocery store, serves up your favorite entrees and loaded sandwiches for you to enjoy dining in or on the go.
The restaurant is open from 7am to 8pm every day except Sunday, when they close at 2pm.
Feel free to pick up some organic produce and farm-fresh meats from the grocery store, too. After all, all of the vacation rentals from Your Family’s Place come with fully stocked kitchens and ample dining space to enjoy a home cooked meal inside on the dining table or outdoors on the porch or backyard!
8. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Address: 3000 N Wooster Ave, Dover, OH
- Website: freddys.com
- Price point: $
- Type of food: Fast Food
- Favorite Menu Item: Grilled Cheese Steakburger
Forget ice cream — sometimes you want to indulge to your heart’s content. And that means grabbing a double-melt steakburger and frozen custard from Freddy’s. We know that fast-food franchises aren’t exactly native to Ohio’s Amish Country. But we can’t deny the convenience and reliable, tasty flavor of a steakburger from here.
Our opinion? This isn’t your average fast-food burger. Walk in and you’ll see diner-esque metal tables and red seats that’ll bring you back to the 50s, with a delicious meat flavor to boot!
Enjoy Amish Country Food in Dover with Your Family’s Place!
Dover, Ohio, features a wide variety of restaurant options for every traveler. Whether you’re craving a vegetarian, Mexican dish, juicy, high-quality steak, or southern comforts like chicken pot pie, Dover’s restaurants invite you to indulge and enjoy.
Ready to eat your heart out on your next vacation? Feel fuzzy inside and guilt-free knowing you’re eating local produce and homegrown fare in Ohio’s Amish Country. Book your Dover vacation today!