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Hours of Operation - The Dark Horse Social Club, Defiance, OH

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.7
4.7
96 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The "warmest" vibe in NW Ohio meets Farm-to-Table at The Dark Horse Social Club. This 1868, National Register structure has been completely transformed; warm and romantic, perfect for quiet dinners and heartfelt conversation while savoring fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes in a setting that feels both intimate and special.

We offer 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Bar Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sat 16:30–17:30
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Dark Horse Social Club's menu was last updated 2024-08-03.

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What 96 people are saying

The Dark Horse Social Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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

    Healthy

  • Toledo / Northwest Ohio

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Toledo / Northwest Ohio

    Great for fine wines

  • 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, Ohio, offers an inviting and "quaint, cool, and eclectic" atmosphere with locally sourced, high-quality food. Guests rave about the "delicious food and drinks," standout steaks, and unique cocktails. The friendly staff and owners provide personal touches, making it a "gem in downtown Defiance."

96 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and atmosphere were amazing. However the appetizer of steak fries we received wasn’t even the size of a small order of fries. They were air fried and barely cooked through with some weird dried seasoning clumps sprinkled on it. The entree of fish was also air fried. The side of mashed potatoes were so salty I ate them with the completely unseasoned peas to even it out.

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  2. Dennis AND Marcia VIP

    Toledo54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ONE OF TWO OF OUR FAVORITE PLACED TO EAT IN DEFIANCE, OHIO. THE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL . THE MENU IS CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. I WOULD LIKE MORE VEGETARIAN DISHES, BUT I CAN ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING. LOVE THE ARCHITECTURAL ASPECTS AND HOW THEY KEEP THE UNIQUE AMBIANCE OF THE PAST. WHEN SUMMER COMES, THERE IS OUTDOOR EATING AND MUSIC.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and atmosphere is top notch! Looking forward to the next visit!

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  4. Laurel

    Columbus11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at this restaurant are exceptional. Your waiter/waitress is not the only one coming around to your table. Several staff asked how I was doing, did I need anything etc. Last time I was here, I ordered a drink and the man who prepared my drink brought it out to me. The menu isn’t too big. Food is delicious. It’s a very small restaurant, so it’s a good idea to make reservations.

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  5. Jill

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! My creamy potatoe soup and pomegranate feta salad was amazing! My husband had the pasta band meatballs. We ended the meal with an amazing dessert of pudding cake. It was delish. * my husband did think maybe a slice of garlic toast would of been good with the pasta. ( not necessarily needed nut would of been good to have)

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  6. Mike

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our steaks were awesome. Service was amazing as always.

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  7. Heather

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service,and atmosphere . I will definitely recommend Dark Horse to friends and family.

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  8. Garret

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An all around good experience, will definatly be back in the future.

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  9. Alessandra VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE this restaurant! Food is always amazing! It is a must try if you are in Toledo area! The desert was great and soo perfect!

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  10. Stephanie

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visits to The Dark Horse. We appreciate the locally-sourced food, the friendly staff and the friendly, casual atmosphere.

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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 4.7 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Dark Horse Social Club

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
    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Bar Wed–Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sat 16:30–17:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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