- March 1st: Explore Cincinnati’s Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove
- March 2nd: Enjoy some fruit wine at Bardwell Winery
- March 3rd: Spend time hiking the Olentangy River Trail North
- March 4th: Attend a special exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum
- March 5th: View period architecture at The Castle in Marietta
- March 6th: Order lunch at Mike and Rosy’s Deli
- March 7th: Book a nigh at the historic Simon Kenton Inn
- March 8th: Hike Columbus’ first Metro Park, Blacklick Woods
- March 9th: Choose between beer or wine at Plum Run Winery
- March 10th: Stop by Father John’s Brewery for a craft beer
- March 11th: Read about the Kitchen-Aid Store Museum in Greenville, now closed
- March 12th: Take in the view of Cincinnati’s Skyline from Devou Park
- March 13th: Eat lunch at Culp’s Cafe
- March 14th: Stop by Hartman Rock Center
- March 15th: Try delicious Amish cooking at Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant
- March 16th: Escape the Cincinnati Traffic and Enjoy Eden Park
- March 17th: Enjoy a home cooked meal at The Farm
- March 18th: Make your own Wine at Grape & Granary
- March 19th: Hike East Fork State Park
- March 20th: Feast on donuts at Stan the Donut Man
- March 21th: Learn more about Springfield, Ohio: The City at the End of the Road
- March 22nd: Check out a great Ohio Winery: Old Schoolhouse Winery
- March 23rd: Grab a delicious BBQ sandwich at Rudy’s BBQ
- March 24th: Satisfy your Sweet Tooth at Fluff Bakery
- March 25th: Select one of Moerlein Christian Brewery‘s Timeless Ales
- March 26th: Order a glass of one of A.R. Winery‘s specialty wines
- March 27th: Sit down to a home cooked meal at Malabar Farm Restaurant
- March 28th: Stroll the quaint town of Historic Dublin, Ohio
- March 29th: Enjoy Bread Made with the Flour from Bear’s Mill
- March 30th: Find the old cabin at Fort Hill State Park
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Malabar Farm Restaurant, Mansfield, Ohio
Malabar Farm Restaurant re-opened in May of 2021 having closed due to the 2020 COVID Pandemic. In addition to its spectacular menu of mouth-watering food, this eatery is a beautiful historic site.
My first experience visiting Malabar Farm Restaurant was in tandem with a tour of Malabar Farm, former home of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Louis Bromfield. During the hayride, our driver pointed out the restaurant and suggested the Reuben sandwich and their famous mushroom soup, so I couldn’t resist.
The location of the restaurant is on prime real estate – a former home located inside of the park, owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The two-story residence was built by frontiersman, David Schrack in 1820, made of brick and local sandstone.
I was immediately seated at an inside table and ordered the restaurant’s signature passion fruit tea which was spiced with a little cinnamon. I was already set on the mushroom soup but couldn’t help considering the crab cakes with remoulade sauce.
The soup arrived steaming hot so I allowed it to cool down for a few minutes. Silky smooth and seasoned perfectly, I enjoyed every last spoonful.
A table beside me had ordered the meatloaf and was raving over their meal, focusing on the taste and texture of the gravy. The portion size was enormous and it smelled amazing, but I had just finished the bowl of soup. I placed my order for the sandwich with a side of kettle chips.
My Reuben sandwich was served on marble rye and stuffed full of corned beef and sauerkraut. Oozing with thousand island dressing, my meal was full of flavor and perfectly prepared.
In preparation to leave, I requested a take-out box and gave my regards to the chef. Of course I was completely satiated, but I couldn’t help asking myself, should I place an order for the meatloaf to-go?
Malabar Farm Restaurant was a wonderful experience and I hope to return. I love supporting businesses that make their home in historical places, in an effort to conserve history. Do you have a favorite historical place? Have you had the opportunity to visit Malabar Farm Restaurant? What did you order? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Many thanks for reading about my visit to Malabar Farm Restaurant and wishing you many Happy Travels.
What to See and What to Do:
Malabar Farm Restaurant
3645 Pleasant Valley Road
Lucas, OH 44843
Telephone: 419 938 5205
The Malabar Farm Restaurant is open year-round.
Tuesdays through Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Fridays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.