This blog was published in 2021 and updated in April 2024.
For many people, mealtime is increasingly seen as an experience rather than just a necessity, so having great food and many options is important. Luckily, you’ll find them both in the surrounding area and on the Otterbein Granville campus!
Dining in the Granville, Ohio, Community
If you’re someone who has an appetite for varying your palate, it’s safe to say there’s no shortage of dining choices in the town of Granville.
Whether you enjoy fine dining, a quick bite, or both, there are countless options to meet any dietary guidelines as well.
From Mexican to American cuisine to a pizza parlor and traditional pub, the dining experiences in the Granville, Ohio, area are diverse! Here are a few of our top picks:
Snapshots Lounge
Snapshots Lounge is a unique restaurant in the area. It offers great sandwiches and salads for lunch — including dishes with fanciful names like The Frenchie, Spring Fling, and Lover’s Lane — as well as weekly upscale dinner specials and a wide variety of drinks.
Snapshots Lounge
1320 Weaver Dr.
Granville, Ohio 43023
A little off the beaten path from the main downtown hub, the backyard patio seating is a charming feature. To top it all off, the restaurant features local food as much as possible.
Day Y Noche
If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, Day Y Noche is a must-try, with countless entrée options that pair well with any kind of special diet. True to their name (it means “day” and “night” in Spanish), they even offer a unique breakfast menu with dishes like chorizo tacos and omelets with spicy salsa.
Day Y Noche
134 E. Broadway
Granville, Ohio 43023
For lunch and dinner, try the salmon tacos or street corn appetizer for a fun twist on typical Tex-Mex, or keep it simple with tacos containing your choice of filling.
The Pub on Broadway
While this restaurant offers the fantastic pub food you’d expect, like burgers and fish and chips, you’ll also find entrees including jambalaya and lemon pepper salmon. Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy options like the focaccia grilled cheese and veggie hummus wrap.
To top it off, Broadway Pub is the perfect destination for a great craft beer, wine, or any kind of cocktail.
The Elm’s Pizza Parlor
A family-run favorite in Granville, The Elm’s Pizza Parlor was a former Chevrolet car dealership that stayed in the family and was converted to a pizza parlor in 1984. In addition to their delicious pizza, they’re known for their famous French bread, subs, salads, and homemade lasagna, spaghetti, and stromboli.
The Elm’s Pizza Parlor
113 E. Elm St.
Granville, Ohio 43023
Check out their Facebook page for news and specials.
Dining Options at Otterbein Granville
Dining is a big factor for anyone considering a move to a life plan community, sometimes referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC.
Otterbein Granville offers three meals per day and a brunch service on Sunday. As you step into the bistro, you’ll find options for every part of your meal.
There’s a cooked-to-order grill line, a hot entrée station, a salad and fruit bar, from-scratch soups, locally sourced ice cream, various desserts, and a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine that offers more than 100 types of beverages.
There’s a menu for each meal, and while the rotating menu offers a variety, there’s also a menu with options available every day. The Heller Room, Richards Room, and the bistro offer numerous seating options for your preference of the day.
And in the warmer months, you’ll find outdoor patio seating in both the front and back of the community; a great opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.
Hungry to Learn More?
From dining options at Otterbein Granville to the plentiful restaurants throughout town, it’s sometimes hard to choose what’s for lunch or dinner!
If we’ve whetted your appetite, why not plan a short getaway to Otterbein Granville? You’ll experience our campus, meet our residents and enjoy some of the delicious meals we mentioned, and have time to explore everything Granville has to offer.
Schedule your visit through our Try It, You’ll Like It program and see why so many people just like you call Otterbein Granville home.
