Ohio Spot Crowned 'Most Famous Restaurant' In The State

Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.

LoveFood compiled a list of the "most famous restaurant" in every state, basing its picks on reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience to find the eateries that hungry diners are "just longing to enjoy a meal at" and that are worth visiting at least once.

So which Ohio restaurant is considered to be the "most famous" in the entire state?

The Golden Lamb

This popular Lebanon eatery has drawn in a host of customers for more than two centuries. The Golden Lamb Restaurant & Hotel is located at 27 S. Broadway Street.

Here's what the site had to say:

"Built in 1803, this old colonial building has welcomed an impressive 12 US presidents over the years. Today, The Golden Lamb — purportedly Ohio's longest continuously operated business — remains a popular resting point for travelers, serving comfort food such as burgers, fried chicken, shrimp, and ribs."

You can see the full list of the most famous restaurant in each state by visiting lovefood.com . Curious about other must-try restaurants around Ohio? Check out our previous coverage of the spot named one of the "most beautiful restaurants" in the country .