Big Ed's Soda Grill - Vermilion, Ohio

Joshua R.

Enjoyed this quaint restaurant on our visit to the lake. Wish I would have gotten an old fashioned soda.

Burger and fries were good. Service was exceptional. Would like to try their ice cream on the next visit.

Greg D.

A buddy of mine suggested this place for lunch. As his brother and himself eat here often. So, why not. I'm not from the area, but this place was fantastic. The walls are covered in nostalgia. Fascinating place to eat. The service was friendly and the food was good. I had the patty melt and since our server mentioned one of the last days for chili, I tried a cup of chili as well. Very good chili. We were told chili is only available until the cook decides it too warm outside and it's gone. Good laugh over that little story. My buddy asked why so distracted? But if you older and love history, you'll understand once you visit. Great place to grab lunch. 1st time there and I want to go back!

SolarSaber

Enjoyed time traveling back to an old time in this little restaurant. Awesome old artifacts from what the restaurant was before it was a restaurant. Had an awesome root beer float with a hot dog and fried pickle spears. My mom go a Texas grilled cheese. Hot dog bread was stale and the fried pickles were awesome, they’re spears instead of small cuts. I was obsessed with those couldn’t stop eating them. Mom said they put too much chipotle sauce on the grilled cheese. Hot dog had a little too much mustard but you can always ask for a replacement. Would definitely still come back to this place to try more dishes!

Brittany

CHARMING! I cannot rave enough about this charming little soda grill! It feels like you are stepping back in time when you enter this little ice cream shop. Right on the corner in cozy little Vermilion. We usually stop in around fall time! They offer the most delicious pumpkin sundae! I must tell you about our last experience there. The most kind and helpful young man helped us! He brought us waters to the table & our sundae was ready within minutes. He even offered to take our photo at the table! This service is not easy to come by! I wish I would’ve gotten his name but he was excellent! I recommended taking your family here or a parent or grandparent to experience this service and atmosphere. There are many vintage pieces on the wall & so much history inside!

Mindie C.

A sweet treat destination. From service to atmosphere to an exceptional Strawberry Shortcake Sundae! A must stop for anyone's list while in the area.

Ed H.

My wife and I drove 2 1/2 hours to try out Big Ed’s. We both ordered the Fish Sandwich with fries, everything came perfectly cooked and the fries were the best crispy fries I’ve had in a long time. If you like crispy fries, ask for extra crispy fries.

The waitstaff was excellent and Johnny-on-the-Spot, too.

Woodrow S.

What an amazing place. This is truly Heaven by the lake. The nostalgia of all the classic items throughout the restaurant and the service was outstanding. Best service we have had in a long time. They are a 10/10. Don’t pass this place up. Because of the service we will be back and the food is the bonus. It was so delicious and filling. I can’t put it in words that are worthy enough for how good it was. Don’t walk but run here for multiple meals. I can’t wait to go back again. Love it!!!

John S.

A decent place for a quick bite. The food is ok but not what I would say is great. Had a Cod sandwich that was basically a couple of fish sticks between two buns. The French Fries were very good.
The atmosphere was nice, with fun and vintage decor to take in while waiting for the food to show up.
The service and staff were so friendly and seemed to be happy with their work. Very on the ball with everything. 😉