Mary Claire’s Place — Restaurant in McConnelsville

-Got “ice cream” that was not ice cream. -Sizes were way too small, 3 swirls of soft serve for almost $5. Large cone was no different, just a tall thin stack. -Waffle cones were stale and had to be given a cup for the bottom because “they all leak.” -Ordered a hot fudge Sunday with nuts, they were forgotten, asked for nuts again, immediately was handed crunchy birthday cake sprinkles instead. Watched her realize she messed up, paused, and brought me the ice cream anyway like I wouldn’t notice all the sprinkles. -Smelled like a used grease trap. -Promptly left and we won’t be back for $20 worth of disappointment. -Seeing 5 star ratings with burnt eggs and bland looking food, you won’t be getting anymore...

I thought you couldn't go wrong with the spaghetti special, but no. The dish was barely warm, and the garlic bread was extremely salty and too highly seasoned. My dad was missing his chips. When he got them they were greasy and soggy; not really our idea of chips. Good quality bagged chips would have been better. We were only half way through our meal and the server came around and asked us if we wanted to pay. I thought it was a bit awkward and handling money and change over the table while we are eating didn't look right. What if dirty money fell into the food or our drinks? What was the hurry anyway? I was a little disappointed in the...

We had been awaiting this place to open for when we passed through next. It's open and the food is fantastic! What the Blue Bell used to be: affordable and home cooking diner. Biscuits and breads made from scratch. Breakfast burrito stuffed with lots of goodies. Sausage gravy incredible. Molasses cookies delightful. The Bavarian donuts consistent with the competitive Zanesville/Cambridge donut reputation of a best in state. A new favorite breakfast...