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  • 5/5 Durwood H. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited The Dark Horse a number of times. Always have had a great experience. Food has always been delicious, and the choice of beverages allow a perfect pairing. The staff is welcoming and ensures your visit is a good one.
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  • 5/5 Jessica D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the first time for brunch can't believe I didn't go sooner. Had a quiche and mimosa made perfectly with love 😍edit,,,3/11/23 I want to add tonight at Dark Horse was wonderful they had an Irish dinner event and we met wonderful people and the staff was amazing. This is an incredibly unique dining experience different than anything I've ever been to and definitely recommend this social event😊 can't wait for the next reservable event.
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  • 5/5 Angel G. 11 months ago on Google
    I am in love with the overall vintage artisan atmosphere, beautiful brick walls. And a very unique wallpaper on the ceiling!! Wait staff was very pleasant and attentive. Food and drinks we great! Definitely will return!

  • 5/5 Lynn Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed a nice leisurely lunch. We enjoyed The Pretzel Ham Cheese Sandwich and the Steak Salad. Both were excellent. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Kaitlin_X_3 Kaitlin Switzer (. 11 months ago on Google
    I went to the Dark Horse Social Club last night and I was very impressed. They have very friendly faces that greet you at the door, great service, amazing drink choices, fun food choices and a marvelous atmosphere. I was extremely happy with how the evening went and I can't wait to go back.

  • 2/5 Tessa G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cold. Expensive. Extremely limited menu. Rickety chairs. Creepy wallpaper ceilings. CRAMPED. Goodness, I've had more room to move around in hole-in-the-wall dive bars. Have you ever been out to eat where NONE of your party members liked their food? That was a new experience for me. I've had more flavor from Cracker Barrel meals. We ordered a bottle of wine, and not only did we not get the right one; we got one that wasn't even on the menu. They seem to have a lot of potential. They obviously put an inordinate amount of money into the decor and glasses. (Literally, horses everywhere but tastefully) Perhaps they were simply understaffed and understocked the night we went. Overall, extremely underwhelmed.

  • 5/5 Cindy S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a true gem in Defiance, Ohio. The staff is attentive and the owners mingle with the guests. Our group all tried the flatbreads and they were unique and delicious! We plan to return when the weather is warmer and the patio and yard area is open.

  • 5/5 Kelly G. 11 months ago on Google
    Fresh ingredients, excellent food, wonderful service. The patio is great, and inside decorated beautifully. We will return soon!

  • 5/5 Anita T. 9 months ago on Google
    Pleasantly surprised. Very nice dining establishment. We sat outside in the beautiful patio/cocktail lounge. Live music, great selection of my favorite beers from 2 Bandits Brewery. Proprietors are a married couple who stopped by our table to greet us and chat. Food was homemade and tasty. Glad to see this new dining and entertainment establishment in downtown Defiance.

  • 5/5 Becky K. 9 months ago on Google
    I love it here. The food is excellent, the staff is friendly. It's a hidden gem in Defiance, Ohio. It feels like a 20s speak-easy vibe.


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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