The City Square Steakhouse

4.7 (2119)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

148 South Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691

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The City Square Steakhouse

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wooster

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Once known as the “skyscraper” of its day, the historic Germania Hall building, built in 1878, in downtown Wooster is now home to The City Square Steakhouse.

Award-winning chef Mike Mariola and wife, Emily, opened The City Square Steakhouse in 2008. City Square promises a dining experience you’d expect from a big city while maintaining its historic small-town charm, and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Steakhouses in America.

The City Square Steakhouse is proud to exclusively use Certified Angus Beef products for all steaks and burgers. In addition to steaks, seafood, and other entrees, the inimitable flavor and delicacy of Butter Cake – City Square’s signature dessert – is truly the “cherry on top” of the City Square experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(330) 262-2489
Website
http://www.citysquaresteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Party Description:The City Square Steakhouse in downtown historic Wooster features four unique areas to host your private event. We have a private dining room, a main dining room, captain's room, and an outdoor covered patio area (enclosed and heated during winter months).

Location
148 South Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Neighborhood
Wooster
Cross street
Liberty
Parking details
Ample free street parking on Market, South, and Liberty Streets. There is also free city parking behind City Square in the South Buckeye lot. Wheelchair access is available through our main entrance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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$35.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Dec 17, 2026 only
Multiple times
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The City Square Steakhouse.

4.7

(2119)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The City Square Steakhouse offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "excellent food and service" that consistently delights patrons. Guests appreciate the "melt in your mouth burger," "perfectly cooked steaks," and "phenomenal service." While some experienced delays, the overall "fantastic experience" and "friendly, attentive staff" make it a "go-to destination" for special occasions.

2,119 Reviews

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Bryan Gold
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melt in your mouth burger. It was tied for my first favorite. Nice time for a dinner. The staff was nice and attentive. The restaurant was modern but not over the top. All the right boxes were checked after eating here. Well done!!!
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Justine
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at City Square was excellent as always from the time we walked through the door to the time we left!
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Frank
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed by the whole experience. It was our first time there. Excellent food and atmosphere, but the stand out was the staff. Great experience. We will be back.
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Nick
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had dinner at City Square Steakhouse to celebrate Sweetest Day. The food and service were outstanding. Ordered stuffed pork chop special and were not disappointed. Will definitely be back.
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Holly
Columbus3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When we arrived, there were 4 people hanging around the hostess station. We all thought that was strange. We had to wait to be seated. We were 6 minutes early for our reservation. When we were seated, there were no other tables seated in our area. Which was another strange occurrence. The food was fabulous as always. It got a little noisy when a large group was seated beside us. Spencer was friendly and really knew the food and made excellent suggestions and went out of his way to accommodate requests. However, staffing seemed quite short because he was covering a large area, and other team members followed up to bring drinks, pack up the leftovers, etc. We felt we were rushed out when a hostess came and asked if everything was OK. I believe this was our que to finish our after dinner drinks and leave.
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Lisa
Cleveland2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The overall experience was nice as usual. We did have to wait quite a while for our meals to come out. Also the waiter took our leftovers to box them for us and did not include everything that was on the plate that I had instructed him to include. Not included was a potato skin that we intended to finish at home. Again I am mentioning this because I specifically told him I wanted everything on the plate he took to box up.
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Chellbie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very beautiful place we had our date night at!! Can’t wait to go again
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Nikki
Cleveland1 review
4.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful server who provided excellent service! The food was delicious, as always, but it did take quite a while to come out, especially considering we arrived around 5 PM on a Saturday. This was our third visit, and I have noticed that the portion sizes seem to have gotten smaller for the price. Overall, we still enjoyed our meal and appreciated the great service!
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Michael
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I make it out to City Square once or twice a year, and it’s always something we look forward to. We’ve consistently had a wonderful experience—the food, atmosphere, and service are always excellent. It’s one of those places that makes a night out feel a little more special, and we always leave looking forward to our next visit.
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Caitlyn
Cleveland1 review
1.0
Dined on October 5, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My husband and I were visiting from Michigan and our experience was less than ideal. This place is a steakhouse and messed up my husbands steak not only once but two times…wanted medium rare and it came out well done both times. Very disappointing and not a good look for Ohio.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(330) 262-2489
Website
http://www.citysquaresteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Party Description:The City Square Steakhouse in downtown historic Wooster features four unique areas to host your private event. We have a private dining room, a main dining room, captain's room, and an outdoor covered patio area (enclosed and heated during winter months).

Location
148 South Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Neighborhood
Wooster
Cross street
Liberty
Parking details
Ample free street parking on Market, South, and Liberty Streets. There is also free city parking behind City Square in the South Buckeye lot. Wheelchair access is available through our main entrance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Weekends are a winner, book weekend brunch (Sat–Sun, 10:00–3:00) or an early Sunday dinner for a pleasant visit, and don’t miss their signature Butter Cake for dessert.

Sunday brunch is a standout, diners specifically praise the Sunday brunch service and menu (brunch runs Sat–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm).

Many diners find the portions satisfying, reviewers call the sides generously portioned, and desserts like the crème brûlée are often described as just enough for two to share.

Casual Dress is the guide: comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, though many guests still treat City Square as a special-occasion spot and may dress up a touch.

Yes, The City Square Steakhouse is a popular choice for anniversaries and special occasions, with many guests praising its warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service.

The City Square Steakhouse fills up on peak nights and special dates, reviewers note the dining room often gets very full and was “almost to capacity” for New Year’s Eve, while certain tables and rooms (front-window seating or the newer room farther from the bar) are called out as quieter options.

The City Square Steakhouse pairs big‑city dining with historic, small‑town charm, housed in the 1878 Germania Hall, and many guests describe a warm, inviting dining room that suits special occasions.

Yes, families are welcome, especially at weekend brunch: guests report the staff accommodated a party with twin six‑year‑olds and the kids loved dishes like chicken and waffles.

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The City Square Steakhouse

4.7

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wooster

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

The City Square Steakhouse

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The City Square Steakhouse

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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