Do Good Restaurant and Ministry — Restaurant in Osgood

I have to give them credit. It seems to be an uncommonly well run place that would set itself apart even in a decent sized city. Unusually friendly, personable, and seemingly happy folks almost all around. I don’t know if they are just well trained, or really that happy all the time, but it makes for a very pleasant dining experience in either case. With the exception of the older gentleman behind the front counter (the owner?) every person I could see held rock-solid eye-contact with a smile during every interaction I could see. It was unusual. Fantastic training. Or hiring. Not sure which. I don’t think I would have noticed the older gentleman, as he was certainly not rude or anything like that. But by contrast to everyone else’s attentiveness and cheerfulness, which was so quick and so continual, it made his disinterested demeanor kind of stand out. Hoping he wasn’t the owner, but if he was…good training of your employees nonetheless. I would try to hire every one of them away, and at a premium, if I were running my own restaurant. My server seemed so happy I kept wondering if she had just been told a funny joke before she came out. Great service!

The food was decent. The selection was really quite decent with some unusual selections, too. The Pickle Pizza appetizer was surprisingly good. I might even drive out some weekend just to bring my wife for that one. The Shrimp & Grits were also quite good. The only thing I did not care for was the sweet tea. Tasted slightly rancid, and was definitely not a southern style sweet tea, but hey. It’s Ohio. I was just surprised they had it at all. Kudos!

The restaurant was very, very, very clean, and the locals obviously support the place. I can see why. The prices are entirely reasonable compared to what we typically see these days, and what you get for the price seemed more than fair. Especially for how polished the place is.

Obviously, they’ve gone to town with, and enjoyed, the Christian bent. Other than some interior marketing and menu item names, however, I didn’t see anything that made it stand out as a “ministry” place while I was there, in spite of the name. Not sure if they use the facility for some other kind of functions at times, or what, but I wandered in expecting something perhaps more overt. Don’t know what that might have been, but I didn’t see it. The whole Christian theme was neither pushed nor mentioned in my hearing, so I would think most anyone would be comfortable there, Christian or not. I am, and found it cute, but I’ve gone to places advertising varying beliefs far more than these folks did and have done so with no qualms, discomfort, or troubles. I thought it tasteful and fun.

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This place is so welcoming and the service can't be beat. I got the Jonah fish sandwich. The white fish was super crispy and delicious, and it's a large piece of fish, couldn't have been better. The fries and slaw were good too. Prices are very reasonable here as well. The ambiance and space are beautiful, bright and clean. All tips go to help a special family picked each month. I really enjoyed my time here and will be back to try more of their dishes! They also serve decaf and regular coffee, coffee drinks and lattes, and big smoothies.

Update: Visited again for dinner and got the fried fish entree. Two large pieces of crispy delicious white fish, with coleslaw and fries. I got a cup of tomato soup as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and they were able to set me up at a corner table in the back so I could get some work done on my computer. I also opted for their cinnamon roll cheesecake dessert and it was one of the better desserts I've had at restaurants. My waiter was very attentive and checked in on me often to see how I was doing and ask if I needed anything. This place is always very affordable as well. With this large entree with plenty of fish, several sides, and dessert my total only came to $17. This is my favorite place to get dinner in the area.

Update: Visited again while in town and got my favorite, fried fish. It was large, crispy and delicious as always. Also tried their poblano cheese soup, which was delicious. Service is always friendly and they do their best to please. Always very...

First of all, the history and the premise of the restaurant are reason enough to patronize this wonderful restaurant. It's tastefully decorated, the staff was great, especially Shannon, our server, who was exceptional! There are many delicious selections on the menu to choose from. I chose the chicken salad sandwich for my lunch, and wasn't disappointed. My companions both chose soup and salad and said the roasted red pepper gouda soup was fabulous. Please take time to walk around the grounds, inside and out. It's a lovely place with a children's memorial splash pad and garden out back. It's in a remote location but we all know part of the adventure is getting to your destination, right? I implore you to research this place so you are a little familiar with their mission. It's sure to confirm your decision for a visit. There is no way you could be disappointed in your experience here. We will definitely be returning.....maybe to play in the...