Olde Jaol Restaurant

Name: Olde Jaol Restaurant
Address: 215 N Walnut St, Wooster, OH, United States, 44691
Telephone: (330) 262-3333
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

189 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

The original Wayne County Jail was built in 1865, and was claimed to be the finest law enforcement facility of its kind. For over 100 years the site housed the police department, and criminal population of Wayne County. The building is also recorded for being the very last site for a public hanging in the state of Ohio. In 1977, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department was relocated across the street to a new facility, leaving more than 100 years of stories behind.

In 1980 the building was registered as a historical landmark and in 1995 was purchased by a private business owner. The Olde Jaol Steakhouse & Tavern was then given life. We pride ourselves on our reputable hospitality and service, and a unique atmospheric experience you won’t find anywhere else!

Come for a romantic evening in the cell rooms (the very place the inmates once spent time), or enjoy a casual meeting with friends in the tavern. Our covered patio is the perfect place for a casual dinner.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Tavern Hours Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Steakhouse Hours Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Phone number
(330) 262-3333
Website
http://www.oldejaolrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
David Chapman
Catering
We have catering availability.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms that accommodate up to 20 and one room that will seat up to 60.
Private party contact
Dave Schauble: (330) 262-3333

Location
215 N Walnut St, Wooster, OH 44691
Area
Wooster
Parking details
Parking lot and street parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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189 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Absolutely horrible service. Reservation was not met. Table not ready. Sat us at a crappy dark booth at the bar area. After 25 minutes of sitting in the dark I asked to see a manager. After 10 min he showed up and said he would get on it. 10 min later a waiter showed up. I asked about drinks and he had no knowledge of the menu. We left and went to city Square. Also very dirty. The bar was completely filled with dirty glasses. I will NEVER return. Horrible service horrible housekeeping. Horrible wait staff. Completely lacking management. Sad for such a beautiful building with tons of potential to be a failure. Management needs fired and staff trained.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food excellent service. Staff really makes sure you are satisfied with both your good and overall experience. We will be back!!!!!
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dennism
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had my girl out for a nice quiet dinning experience. We were seated right away at a very nice quiet table. Our waiter Dave was outstanding, his wine and dinner recommendations were perfect. The desert tray options we loved. Thank You Ol Jail for your part in a perfect date. Highly Recommend!
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TLF14
Cleveland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Eaten here multiple times, the food is good. The issues- I planned a week in advanced and booked a table for 7 for my parents 56th wedding anniversary knowing that the venue predominantly has smaller tables so I gave them plenty of notice and a confirmation the day prior to the visit. We arrived early, and just in time for me to listen to a conversation in which the owner told the hostess to give our table away. Turns out the table that was reserved and set up for us, which was in a great location, was just given to Friends of the owner who walked in without reservations. Very poorly handled with an incredibly lame excuse of “this sometimes happens”. Even the servers were not happy with what the owner did with the reservation and you could see their frustration as well. We ended up shoved into a different room. The glasses were dirty (lipstick) and had to replaced. It took forever to get our food as well- 3 hours to complete the meal due to waiting. Luckily, we were given Dave as our server and he was fabulous! Had it not been for his incredible personality and friendliness we would have walked out. Kudos to Dave for saving what would have likely been an all around poor performance from this restaurant because of the owner. Chances are very high, I will not return.
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Missy
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! The building was very nice! We will definitely be back!
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VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and top notch food. Ari the chef does wonderful things. Can’t wait to go back.
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GeraldP
Columbus
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place.
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TomW
Charleston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique restaurant. The food is excellent! I highly recommend the Tofu Stir fry for a Vegan option.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was darker than I like, but our server, Dave, was fantastic. He was very attentive. The food was good. The alfredo sauce was too thick and made a big glob when cooled. The prime rib and sea bass were very good. For desserts were okay. The key lime pie has an artificial taste. The crust was delicious. The cheesecake and salted caramel cake were average. The jewel is the Prohibition Room upstairs. They have an extensive selection of bourbons at reasonable prices. We will be back.
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RICHARDc
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wanted to sit in a "Cell" but couldn't they said not available even though we walked past open tables? When we left we walked past open tables? Squeezed us in a very tight corner booth by the kitchen door. But the food was good as well as the service. We will try again sometime.
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Olde Jaol Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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215 N Walnut St, Wooster, OH 44691

Additional information

Area
Wooster
Hours of Operation
Tavern Hours Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Steakhouse Hours Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot and street parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Chapman
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oldejaolrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(330) 262-3333
Catering
We have catering availability.
Private party facilities
We have two rooms that accommodate up to 20 and one room that will seat up to 60.
Private party contact
Dave Schauble: (330) 262-3333

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