Ljd's - Hartville

I can only give this restaurant 2 stars because the waitstaff is incredibly lovely and sweet. However, the food quality leaves much to be desired. I find it consistently bland. We often order chicken strips for our son, and they taste like the cheap frozen ones you can just microwave. The salad bar is one of the worst I've ever encountered. Given the prices we pay, I expect much better. Some family members seem to tolerate it, likely because it's one of the few places for a sit-down meal. If I had a choice, I would always opt for Subway. While it's just sandwiches, at least I can customize my order. Town and Country Deli is even a better option.

The food was so amazing that I now find myself dreaming about it. I would gladly drive the 200 miles again just to dine there. The service was exceptional too. I chose the buffet and found myself trying to fit in as many dishes as possible because everything was so delicious—I had to sample a little bit of everything. As a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety available. I’m sure the meat dishes were delightful as well, as they looked and smelled absolutely enticing.

I give this restaurant only two stars, and the only redeeming qualities are the beautiful and friendly waitstaff. Unfortunately, the quality of the food leaves much to be desired—it always seems bland to me. We usually order chicken strips for our son, but they taste like the frozen ones you can just pop in the microwave. The salad I had was one of the worst I've ever experienced. Considering the prices we have to pay, I expected much better. Other family members seem to find it acceptable, possibly because it’s one of the few places where we can sit down for a meal. If I have the choice, I always prefer Subway. I know it’s just sandwiches, but at least I can grab something on the go.

The meal was fantastic—I'm still dreaming about it! I would gladly drive 200 miles just to eat there again. The service was impeccable as well. I opted for the buffet and felt compelled to try everything because it all looked so delectable. As a vegetarian, I found plenty of options, so I didn't miss out at all. The meat dishes looked and smelled amazing, making them quite tempting, even though I didn't indulge.