The Original Bob Evans Restaurant And Farm In Ohio

There are some things every Ohioan needs to experience at least once and some places every Ohioan needs to explore at least once. The original Bob Evans restaurant and farm in Rio Grande belongs on every Ohioan’s bucket list. It’s a one-of-a-kind farm, museum, gift shop and restaurant the whole family can appreciate.

Tucked away in Gallia County, the original Bob Evans restaurant is nestled on a scenic farm.

Ben Ferguson/Google You’ll find it along State Route 588 in Rio Grande, Ohio.

The nationally renowned chain restaurant humbly began “down on the farm” in Gallia County more than 50 years ago.

Duquesnegirl/TripAdvisor Today, the chain and its beloved sausage gravy is one of America’s favorite breakfast options.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Homestead is where Bob and Jewel Evans once lived with their children. Today, it’s a company museum and history center.

Duquesnegirl/TripAdvisor For hours of operation and other information about the museum, visit the Bob Evans website.

Take some time to explore the grounds and take in the living history during your visit. This farm is an iconic piece of Ohio history.

Jennifer C/TripAdvisor While the museum may be closed on select days, the restaurant is open year-round.

The annual Bob Evans Farm Festival reminds us all what it’s like “down on the farm” every fall. (And the apple butter is plentiful.)

Jennifer C/TripAdvisor Note: The 2020 Bob Evans Farm Festival is cancelled with plans to return in 2021.

Of course, before you leave, you’ll want to feast on some farm fresh food at the onsite restaurant. (Breakfast for dinner, anyone?)

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You’ll find it along State Route 588 in Rio Grande, Ohio.

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Today, the chain and its beloved sausage gravy is one of America’s favorite breakfast options.

For hours of operation and other information about the museum, visit the Bob Evans website.

Jennifer C/TripAdvisor

While the museum may be closed on select days, the restaurant is open year-round.

Note: The 2020 Bob Evans Farm Festival is cancelled with plans to return in 2021.

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For more iconic places to explore in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Ultimate And Definite Bucket List For Everyone In Ohio.

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Address: 10854 OH-588, Rio Grande, OH 45674, USA