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Where do I take out-of-town guests for dinner in Medina?
Take them to Medina's historic Public Square first, walk the loop of restaurants under the gas lamps, and pick between a Sully's pub-style dinner, an upscale steak at 111 Bistro, or the patio at Corkscrew Saloon depending on the vibe you want.
Your cousin from Cincinnati is coming through Saturday and asking what there is to do. The answer that will land is Public Square. The historic downtown Medina square is the one thing this county has that Cleveland does not have and Akron does not have. Restored 1800s storefronts, gas-lamp lighting, an actual town gazebo. Even if the meal is mediocre, the walk is worth it.
For a lively pub dinner with a lot of menu range, Sully's Irish Pub on the square is the default. Big portions, real Guinness, works for kids, works for the in-laws. Not fancy and not trying to be.
For a nicer sit-down where you want the guests to feel taken care of, 111 Bistro on North Court Street is the local upscale answer. Steaks, small plates, a real cocktail program. Reserve ahead on weekends, they fill up.
For summer and shoulder-season, Corkscrew Saloon on the square has one of the best patios in the county. Good burgers, live music some nights, easy to linger.
If your guests are foodie-serious and willing to drive 15 minutes, Hinckley has Sisters of Sorts and Wadsworth has Galaxy Restaurant, which has been a special-occasion Medina County staple for decades. But for a first visit, keep them on the square. It is the picture they will send home.
Related questions.
Is there a good brunch spot on the square?
Cool Beans Cafe is the reliable morning stop. For a bigger sit-down brunch, most locals drive to First Watch on Pearl Road or the diners on Medina Road.
Where do I take them for ice cream after?
Whitey's Booze N Burgers has homemade ice cream half a mile off the square, and there is a small stand on the square itself in summer. Both work.
Any place to hear live music with dinner?
Corkscrew Saloon and Sully's both book acoustic acts most weekends. The bandstand on the square itself runs free concerts through the summer months, usually Thursday and Friday evenings.