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Grabbing a bite to eat with friends or having a date night with your partner is always a good time, but you don't always have to dine at the most popular eateries and chain restaurants to have a great meal. Sometimes the most delicious plates can be found hiding away in family-run establishments with secret recipes, pop-ups started by friends that grew into community staples or hidden gems with the tastiest bites for an affordable price.
Using reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "most charming" restaurants around the country, selecting the most "delightful" spot in every state "from historic buildings turned into boutique restaurants to romantic date venues with breathtaking views."
According to the site, the most charming eatery in all of Ohio is Cozy's Café and Pub. Located outside of Cincinnati, this family-run establishment is operated inside a converted house and serves up unique twists on gourmet food. Cozy's Café and Pub, which has a 4.6 star rating on Google and nearly 1,700 reviews, is located at 6440 Cincinnati Dayton Road in Liberty Township.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this inviting eatery:
"For a memorable meal in a historic venue, head to Liberty Township's Cozy's Café and Pub. A former home converted into a family-run restaurant, this places offers a range of gourmet comfort food with a twist, from red wine-braised short ribs and pan-seared crab cakes with tomato basil butter to a tasty s'mores bread pudding dessert. Meals can be enjoyed in one of the farmhouse dining rooms or outside on the pretty patio area."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more "charming" restaurants found around the country.