Best place for appetizers

1. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, Lima

Location: 1925 Roschman Ave., 3296 Elida Road., Lima

Phone: Roschman 419-222-2757; Elida Road 410-331-8502

Hours: Both locations: 11 a.m. to midnight daily

Highlights: You can make a meal out of the appetizers at Applebee's and best of all, appetizers are half off from 9 p.m. until closing. At your next TGIF, order a plate of potato twisters. You'll be the envy of the table with this unique mountain of russet potato twisters served with a bowl of spicy Queso Blanco.

2. Beer Barrel, Lima

Location: 2625 W. Market St., 1840 S. Dixie Highway, Lima

Hours: Market Street: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Phone: Both locations: 419-229-6211

Highlights: For starters there are more than 20 appetizers for the asking at Beer Barrel. The bottle caps — sliced jalapenos in a special batter — are one of the favorites and go well with an ice-cold draft. Sink your teeth into the loaded barrel fries which can be substituted with chicken instead of beef.

3. Buffalo Wild Wings, Lima

Location: 2948 Allentown Road, Lima

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Phone: 419-991-2999

Highlights: There are plenty of finger-food appetizers at Buffalo Wild Wings, but the most popular is the ultimate sampler. Be the hit of your party by ordering this delicious feast. Your group will devour nachos, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and boneless wings in your favorite sauce.

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