The bar that doesn't advertise. The Tuesday-night dinner you'd never find by Googling. The donut shop that sells out by ten.
A family-owned bar and grill on State Route 219, on the lake's south side in Celina — a relaxed patio and live music on summer weekends.
A Mexican grill and cantina on East Market Street in downtown Celina — the area's dedicated Mexican-food option, a few minutes off the water.
A bakery on Celina Road in St. Marys — donuts, muffins, and danishes alongside coffee and cappuccinos, plus sandwiches and biscuits and gravy for a heartier stop.
A breakfast-and-lunch café on South Main Street in St. Marys, voted best locally-owned restaurant in town — in-house cooking served all day in a genuinely cozy space.