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Food and Restaurants

Local Food and Restaurants

From on-campus dining options to local options Uptown and around Athens, there are many dining options available for Ohio University students. Explore all of your options and then go out and try something new! 

  • OHIO’s Dining Halls 

    OHIO offers a variety of dining options on campus, including dining courts, markets, cafes and a restaurant. 

Local Dining Options 

Dining halls close during summer and mid-year breaks, but there are many other dining options in Athens. Make sure to bring some cash with you until you get a bank card. 

Please note: ISSS does not endorse any restaurant listed in the tables. 

Restaurants Near Campus

Review the table to learn about some popular local restaurants that are within walking distance to campus. 

Restaurant NameType of Food
Donkey Coffee (opens in a new window)Local: Coffee and Snacks - Eat in
Restaurant Salaam (opens in a new window)Local: Mediterranean - Eat in
Casa Nueva (opens in a new window)Local: Mexican/American Food - Eat in
O'Betty's Red Hot (opens in a new window)Local: Hot Dog Stand - Fast Food
Chipotle Mexican Grill (opens in a new window)Mexican - Fast Food
Ginger Asian Kitchen (opens in a new window)Chinese - Fast Food
Bagel Street Deli (opens in a new window)Local: Bagels - Fast Food
El Tenampa (opens in a new window)Mexican - Eat in
Firdous (opens in a new window)Mediterranean - Fast Food
Big Mama's Burritos (opens in a new window)Mexican - Fast Food
Fluff Bakery (opens in a new window)Local: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Eat in
Wings Over (opens in a new window)Chicken Wings - Fast Food
Dominos (opens in a new window)Pizza
GoodFella's Pizza (opens in a new window)Pizza
Jackie O's Public House Restaurant (opens in a new window)Local: American - Eat in
Fusion Noodle Company (opens in a new window)Chinese Fusion - Fast Food
Union Street Diner (opens in a new window)Local: American - Eat in
Siam Thai (opens in a new window)Thai - Eat in
Star of India (opens in a new window)Indian - Eat in
Courtside Pizza (opens in a new window)Pizza - Eat in
Mr. Hibachi (opens in a new window)Japanese Grill and Sushi - Eat in
Jimmy Johns's (opens in a new window)Sandwiches - Fast Food
Subway (opens in a new window)Sandwiches, salads - Fast Food
Hang Over Easy (opens in a new window)Diner options - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dessert
Keystone's Mac Shack (opens in a new window)Mac & Cheese Bar - Fast Food

Restaurants in Athens 

If you do not have a car, you can reach many of these restaurants via the Athens Public Transit. You can use lines 2, 3, and 6 to reach restaurants located on State Street. 

Restaurant NameType of Food
Miller's Chicken (opens in a new window)Local: Chicken - Fast Food
Larry's Dawg House (opens in a new window)Local: American - Fast Food
Avalanche Pizza (opens in a new window)Local: Pizza
Bob Evans (opens in a new window)American - Eat in
Applebee's Grill & Bar (opens in a new window)American - Eat in
Donatos (opens in a new window)Pizza
Sol Island Bar and Grill (opens in a new window)Local: Cuban - Eat in
Steak n' Shake (opens in a new window)American - Fast Food
Qdoba Mexican Eats (opens in a new window)Mexican - Fast Food
Little Caesars (opens in a new window)Pizza - Fast Food
Subway (opens in a new window)Sandwiches - Fast Food
McDonald's (opens in a new window)Burgers - Fast Food
Wendy's (opens in a new window)Burgers - Fast Food
Burger King (opens in a new window)Burgers - Fast Food
China Panda (opens in a new window)Chinese - Eat in
Gran Ranchero (opens in a new window)Mexican - Eat in
Texas Roadhouse (opens in a new window)American - Eat in
Shade Restaurants (opens in a new window)American - Eat in
IHOP (opens in a new window)Pancakes/Breakfast - Eat in
Arby's (opens in a new window)Sandwiches - Fast Food
El Camino (opens in a new window)Local: Mexican - Eat in
  • Transportation Options

    Now that you’ve explored all the local food and dining options and you’re ready to go eat, learn more about local transportation options to help you get there!