Nick's Restaurant

Founded in 1949 by Nick Malavazos, this Xenia institution was revived in 2009 by Marc Perkins, who left a career in aircraft maintenance to restore the place to its former glory. Now a 76-year-old destination drawing crowds from across the region. Award-winning wings—double-fried for crispness and hand-floured—have won the Kickin' Chicken Wing Fest at Fraze Pavilion every year since its inception. The signature Sweet Hot Damn sauce starts mild then delivers serious heat. The legendary Big Nick burger is over half a pound of hand-pattied certified angus beef. Famous hand-sliced potato chips are soaked overnight. Everything scratch-made daily, sourcing from local suppliers. Cabin-pub atmosphere with beautiful patio overlooking the bike path.