The Standard Restaurant

Absolutely amazing! Feta appetizer was delicious. All four of us got steaks… all cooked to absolute perfection. Chefs way is the best way. Our server was very knowledgeable and made us feel at home. I haven’t been this satisfied with a meal in a very long time - would recommend a hundred times over!!

A must visit restaurant here in Toledo, we left dinner telling our server that this was "the best time we've had out to eat in so long" and we meant it! It's the next day and i'm still day dreaming about our meal. Service is impeccable, everyone is working their butt off and it flows well. it's a small, loud fast paced venue, so don't expect a chill intimate night, unless the far side of the restaurant offers that, but the food will keep you more than pleased. every item we tried was so delicious and you could tell no detail is left behind. I kept looking back to the kitchen in awe that the back of house staff was serving banger after banger. We were given the specials menu which was said to be items they're testing before adding to the menu and i wish they had made a small plate that included all 3 for a combined price so you could taste them for feedback, bc i already knew what i wanted to order before knowing about this side menu so i was sad to decline but would have loved to try them but didn't want to derail my plans. they did sound lovely tho.

Our line up was
the Feta - (MUST ORDER) sweet, crunchy, creamy & perfect on the toast, i'm still thinking about it.

Oysters - the best i've ever had, but on the sweeter side, the sauce was the perfect balance. i was so sad they ran out bc i wanted another order after we finished dinner.

Coconut shrimp - this was on the sample menu and i wanted to skip it bc i assumed it was a basic item but i was wrong, these will be a crowd pleaser, idk where they got shrimp that huge and flavorful but wow.

Sea Bass - charred to perfection giving it a salty crunchy outside leaving it so sweet and flaky & perfect inside. I wanted to skip this well & opt for a cheaper fish dish but this is worth the $, i even liked the polenta & im not a polenta girl, this dish alone will make you return.

Chefs Choice of Beef was a highly marbled strip- flavor was outstanding on the outside & ends, the char is perfect & will please your picky steak aficionado. however, this is the only item i had an issue with, and sadly the most expensive but i was very well accommodated by the GM. not sure if it was the specific cut, but they just couldn't get the temp right. i ordered it Medium & it it came out charred perfectly but still very much rare. i was embarrassed to ask to have it brought up but i tried a couple bites & i just couldn't enjoy it that way, im not a rare steak girl, never will be. my date and seat mates confirmed it was very much rare so i didn't feel as bad sending it back in.. even when they brought it back perfectly re plated it was still close to Rare, MR at best, but just not M which was frustrating but like i said, everything else we already tried was so good. but mayb if you are planning to get the butchers cut soexial, call ahead and ask about the cuts in advance, maybe i should have chosen a different one.

KBB Bread Pudding - i wished that dessert never ended! it was perfectly crispy and breaded on the outside and cake smooth in the middle. we cleaned the plate. try either dessert they both sounded amazing!

smoked martini- i wasn't sure what to expect but i loved it, tastes like a deli salami sandwhich in beverage form w the perfect olive brineyness

Berry Nice - so smooth and delicate, not overpowering at all understated & well done

Empress - tangy and fruity & just really lovely

We were also offered a sample of 2 red wines while waiting for the steak to be brought up which i thought was such a lovely touch from a service stand point. i wasn't mad about my steak so i was truly able to enjoy the comp wine tasting but I appreciated the care & mini info course. i would love to have this available to add on as a product during dinner.

I suggest coming with a big appetite but i cannot wait to go back again, i loved everything i got and there were a few other items i had my eyes on and im sure my expectations will once again be blown away.

Thank you to the staff for your professionalism, attentiveness, & for the special birthday treatment as well.

We are big fans of the food and ambience that Jeff and Megan create, so when we happened to notice The Standard was open, we quickly made our way over to the new restaurant. Their style is a mix of old school steak house classics with new world fusion flavors.

It was easy to feel welcome and cozy in this smaller venue. The staff are the best from their previous ventures and always on point with service, the food and drink were familiar comforts with novel additions to the menu, and the complete experience left nothing to be desired in a great way!

What we had: the charcuterie board, a half dozen oysters, the tomahawk wagyu steak (the special of the day), sautéed mushrooms, fries, and a dessert I forgot to get a photo of (whoops next time). All exceptionally made, beautifully plated, and deliciously balanced.

We’ll certainly be back, and are looking forward to following the journey as the new Standard in Toledo! ;)

There is something to be said when salt and pepper aren’t already on the table when you are seated. Everything you order is perfectly seasoned. The food was amazing and the service was stellar. The chef/owner (Jeff) made numerous table visits to check on the patrons. He was very approachable and attentive. The booths are a little tight and there was smoke from the kitchen permeating into the dining room but we still had a great experience.
We’ll definitely be back!!