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

The Dark Horse Social Club

4.8
4.8
84 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
    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

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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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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

    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

  1. Dennis AND Marcia

    VIP

    Toledo

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 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
    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
    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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