What’s Cookin’
Putter’s Tavern
5723 Signal Hill Court
Milford, Ohio
831-5777
Milford has seen it’s share of economic growth lately. Most of it
consists of corporate chain clodhoppers. Recently a real Diamond was added
among the cubic zirconia clones, Putter’s Tavern.
Putter’s Tavern has perfected the perfect recipe to a successful Eastside
pub, two long standing locations can testify to that. Owner Jan Collins has
extensive experience in the restaurant business. Yet, Jan seems more mom
than manager. Maybe that is the secret to her success.
Putters aims to please and it shows. The restaurant has two separated bars
and dining areas for smoking and non-smoking so no one feels left out. The
whole place is buzzing with entertainment. Live trivia on Tuesdays, top name
local bands Wednesday - Saturday, NTN Trivia, pool tables and darts, a putting
green and game room for the kids.
Putters boasts a menu that will certainly surprise any pub lover. Not only
do they serve up spectacular sandwiches, savory salads, attractive appetizers
and exceptional entrees they also serve breakfast! (Sat. & Sun. 11-2).
We stopped in and devoured a Ribeye sandwich, breaded cod sandwich and even
a Tiger Shrimp appetizer. The ribeye sandwich is so good it tops my list
of first choices to order from now on, a big tender juicy ribeye seasoned
and cooked to perfection. The onion straws were a nice compliment but not
overbearing. The cod was fat, flaky and delicious. I think the Tiger shrimp
was a first for me, giant prawn-like shrimp wrapped in bacon, cajun seasoned
then grilled. If everything is this good I will be trying it all.
It’s a good thing The Roadhouse Grill closed up
(across the street from Putters) awhile back, because if they hadn’t,
they would be now and Jan is such a nice lady she doesn’t need that
on her conscience. Although anytime a locally owned and operated business
can stomp down a corporate clown and send them packing, praise is in order
in my book.
Milford is going to embrace this new pub with fervent ferocity for sure.
Honest to goodness homemade food, great drinks and live entertainment 5 days
a week is now par for the course. Putter’s has the perfect pub concept
down to a “tee”. Please!--don’t take my word for it. Take
some time out and get down to Putter’s Tavern and see for yourself.
