The Dark Horse Social Club

4.8

84 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Our Farm-to-Table Restaurant offers fresh food focused on local sourcing and home-made recipees. Our beef is raised in Holgate, OH and processed locally. The cheese on our boards is made from local, whole milk in Hicksville, OH. We use 100% California olive oil in our oil based dressings - it is not cut with canola/soy/vegetable oils. Our flatbreads come in at less than 30 carbs each. We are known for our cocktails, particularly our Old Fashioneds and our Seasonal Speicialty Drinks.
Our building was constructed in 1871, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 and completely renovated to expose it's historic lines and features in 2021. We are within Defiance's DORA District and directly across from Triangle Park in Defiance's historic downtown. Step back in time, window shop the downtown and then come and dine. We offer carryout through a button on our website www.thedarkhorsesocialclub.net

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(419) 782-9307
Website
http://www.thedarkhorsesocialclub.net/
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Anthony Aquino
Catering
We do have a catering menu for small events under 35 people.
Private party facilities
We are happy to host private events in our front dining room year round Monday - Wednesday. We also offer our bar and Cocktail Lawn for events Monday - Wednesday during warm weather months.

Location
651 Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512-2654
Area
Defiance
Cross Street
We are on the Clinton Extension just north of Arabella St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Best Overall
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Best Food
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Best Service
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Best Ambience
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Best Value
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Neighbourhood gem
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Good for special occasions
Toledo / Northwest Ohio
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dark Horse Social Club in Defiance offers a "unique and eclectic" dining experience that's a must-visit for locals and out-of-towners alike. With a menu that changes seasonally, "fresh, locally sourced ingredients," and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a "favorite neighborhood spot" where "the staff remembers you."

84 Reviews

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Dennis AND Marcia
VIP
Toledo
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have two favorite places in Defiance, Ohio to eat and this is one of them. If you are from out of town, it is worth a trip to visit and eat at Dark Horse Social Club. The staff and owners are so nice. The menu is changed several times a year, so there is always something different to try.
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Dennis AND Marcia
VIP
Toledo
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
TOOK OUR GOOD FRIENDS FROM OUT OF TOWN TO DARK HORSE AND THEY LOVED AS MUCH AS WE DO. A FUN PLACE FOR TWO OR MORE.
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Criss
Naples
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They were out of beef, except 2 steaks, no pork. No chicken as an option. We heard excuses, which came across as complaining, for the lack of menu. Chips served in their original bags. It felt like a wanna be high scale restaurant but fell short with the menu. Decor was great!
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Philip
VIP
New Orleans
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great steak and ambiance, sides wonderful. Excellent mixed drinks
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Dennis AND Marcia
VIP
Toledo
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it that the staff remembers us and our likes and dislikes. The staff are always friendly and the owners come around to talk to the patrons and see how their meals are. The menu changes with the seasons, so there are always different items to choose from.
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Steven
Toledo
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always delicious great atmosphere. People always friendly
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Dennis AND Marcia
VIP
Toledo
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A NICE LITTLE GEM IN DEFIANCE, OHIO AND WORTH THE DRIVE IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF TOWN. THE MENU IS CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, SO IT DOESN'T GET BORING. THE SERVERS ARE VERY NICE AND THE OWNERS COME AROUND AND TALK TO ALL THEIR DINERS.
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Nancy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious. Such a cute place. Service was 5 Star!
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Melissa
Toledo
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very very good. Great service. Staff was so welcoming especially being our first time.
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Jill
Toledo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to gather. Our group was there early and could converse easily. After about an hour it got a little nosier and it was harder to chat. The food was WONDERFUL! Love going there!
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FAQs

The Dark Horse Social Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (419) 782-9307.

The Dark Horse Social Club is rated 4.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

651 Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512-2654

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are on the Clinton Extension just north of Arabella St.
Area
Defiance
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anthony Aquino
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
http://www.thedarkhorsesocialclub.net/
Phone number
(419) 782-9307
Catering
We do have a catering menu for small events under 35 people.
Private party facilities
We are happy to host private events in our front dining room year round Monday - Wednesday. We also offer our bar and Cocktail Lawn for events Monday - Wednesday during warm weather months.

The Dark Horse Social Club

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Dark Horse Social Club offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Dark Horse Social Club restaurant rated?

Is The Dark Horse Social Club currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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