Chowders' N Moor - Waterville, OH — Restaurant in Waterville

We took a chance on this place after doing some shopping. We waited for a bit because it was clear that the locals were also enamoured by this restaurant. I ordered the fish and chips basket and my friend got a 3 cheese grilled cheese sandwich basket. There was a lot of food, portions were large. The fish was tasty and the fresh, homemade french fries were spectacular.

We both had a combination baskets, I had a diet coke, and we shared a single bowl of soup. The check was a reasonable amount, of $30.

The one part of our meal that was so special that we are still talking about it, was the bowl of french onion soup we shared. If you go, we both recommend that if you like french onion soup that you try Chowders version, because you won't be disappointed. My only negative was that it needed a touch of sherry which would have calmed down the salt content a little. We both agreed that it was heavy on the salt, but still very tasty.

We've eaten French Onion soup from almost every restaurant that serves it and there have been good ones and ones that were inedible because of salt. Plus I make it once, every winter. It's a relatively easy recipe minus chopping all the onions. But even my recipe is a little time consuming due to caramelizing all onions and shallots, getting the low sodium beef stock, getting the mixture of cheeses (Emmentaler and Guyere') and toasting the bread I use to finally adding the Sherry before putting it all together. For anyone making it homemade, make sure you have a small cut in half potato beside your cooking pot. If after you add your spices (Himalayan salt, Bay leaves, ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, etc... If you find it salty, you can put the potato inside and cook it on a simmer for a minimum of 20 to 45 minutes and then remove potato. Potatoes can be added to any soups that are too salty, they act as a salt-sponge. I mention the making of this soup because it's time consuming, so we appreciate a restaurant that serves it.

The restaurant itself was clean and staff was helpful and prompt. We got great service even with the crowds on a Saturday early evening. We ended the night with doggy bags. I took home half my dinner, the french fries were spectacular reheated in the toaster oven and after the cod was reheated, and I took off all breading, Tuxedo, ate the cod. They love fish and seafood. He ate all of it after giving the big sister, Hanabi a taste. It definitely did not go to waste.

I definitely recommend Chowder's and Moor, it was a great find. You certainly won't be disappointed if you find yourself driving to a new town and it's...

The locals seems to like it, always a full parking lot. Service was fine, seated right away, food delivery fairly quickly, and correct. Décor is pretty ordinary for its seafood themed concept, though use and wear are becoming noticeable. A very loud restaurant, sounds seem to amplify within these spaces making it hard to have on a conversation. Food, probably the biggest let down of the experience. For a restaurant with such longevity, my expectations may have been unrealistically higher than they should have been and the source of my disappointments. Three dinners ordered at our table, Tuna Melt, Shrimp Basket, and the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Tuna melt, though flavorful, was a bit nauseating – literally, the amount of butter/fat used to fry the sandwich was far too much. The fries on both the shrimp and the tuna plates were conservatively cooked, limp, warm at best, my guess is they were pulled from the fryer a second before the peak of their cooking and left to sit under a heat lamp where they steamed to softness as they cooled. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was, in my opinion, a display of culinary incompetence, the lobster, barely detectable, if you’re not going to use the appropriate amount of lobster at least add the flavor, say from a stock made from the shells of the lobster. The cheese in the Mac & Cheese was broken and gritty, not at all creamy, not the definition of cheese, edible but not delectable. The experience was perplexing, believing longevity and customer loyalty would lead to an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, unrealized...

Nestled in downtown Waterville, along the Anthony Wayne Trail is a Husband & Wife owned restaurant that I find to be incredibly unique as it is comfortable and cozy in character. Amid the home-like landscaping, it's nautical theme and feel good music, I was pleasantly surprised at their vast menu AND that they also have an additional Mexican Menu insert for those that enjoy the tastes South of the Border! Yep, Tom and Tina (the owners) unknowingly won me over with this fiesta of detail! Having visited multiple times now since Christmas 2020, I've throughly enjoyed the Cajun Mushrooms, the entrees of Steak and Shrimp, Steak Quesadillas, their Gouda Burger and the Mushroom Swiss burger with fries, Tom's Nachos and the Nacho Supreme (a feast in itself and pictured). All have been flawlessly devoured while quenching my thirst with their very own margarita recipe, which by the way, is quite delicious and keeps you craving another! They also have a covered patio that spans the length of the restaurant overlooking Old US24 allowing you to enjoy the outdoor ambiance in those warmer months and soothing light rains.

In all, I've been delighted with every choice made and can honestly say that whatever your palate or mood craves, I'm certain the menu and hospitality at Chowder's 'N Moor will deliver to your...