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        Watts Restaurant               77 S. Main Street,                P.O.Box 237,                Utica, Ohio   43080

CALL FOR CARRYOUT 740-892-3017

 Honorable State Representative, Jay Hottinger presenting Steve Watts, owner/operator, a congratulatory plaque to Watts Restaurant on its 100th Anniversary.


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"On behalf of the members of the House of Representatives of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, we are pleased to congratulate the WATTS RESTARUANT on its
One Hundredth Anniversary Founded by Herbert Watts as the Eagle Restaurant in1912, the name was changed to the Watts Restaurant in 1930’s, and over the years,
this fine eatery has set an exceptional record of achievement. Under the leadership of the Watts family, including its current owner, Steve Watts, the management and
staff have consistently demonstrated exemplary professionalism and expertise as well as an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards.
Due to the tremendous effort and initiative its staff has displayed. Watts has grown significantly during the last century, and this noteworthy enterprise is certainly
deserving of high praise. Ohio’s economic well-being depends on business entrepreneurs to provide goods and services to the citizens of our state. We are proud to
note that it is through the diligent work of individuals such as all those associated with the Watts Restaurant, who are willing to invest in the future of their community,
that the State of Ohio remains a pleasant place in which to live and work. Thus, it is with great pleasure that we commend the Watts Restaurant on the occasion of its
Centennial and salute it as one of Ohio’s finest businesses."


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History of Watts Restaurant
1916 Herb, Wife Samaria, Unknown, Unknown, Mother Mary Ellen, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      late 50's to early 60's
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    In 1912, a nineteen year old Herbert Watts opened the Eagle Restaurant in downtown Utica with the help of his mother, Mary Ellen.

    In the mid 1930's, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt made the eagle the symbol for the National Recovery Act, Herb, not wanting anything to do with FDR, changed the restaurant's name to Watts Restaurant. After his death in 1953, his wife Samaria operated the restaurant until she died in 1972.

    In 1972, Robert Watts, Herb's son, assumed ownership. He then started a significant expansion program. He purchased and renovated an attached house and barbershop to make two additional dining rooms and, he acquired an adjacent gas station and blacksmith shop and demolished them for a much needed parking lot.

    In 2000, Steve, Herb Watts' grandson, became the present day third generation owner operator.



Watts Restaurant 2011



Philosophy and Product Evolution

Watts Restaurant is a family style restaurant known for fresh baked ham and raisin sauce, slow roasted pork and beef, and fresh fried chicken served with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy and creamed vegetables. Also, we serve fish, homemade salmon patties, clams, and shrimp. Our homemade butterscotch, banana, and coconut cream pies have also been very popular.

In order to accommodate changing consumer tastes, we have supplemented this core menu with salads, homemade vegetable soup and chili, chicken tenders, various appetizers, country fried steak, chicken and ham salad croissants, and cheesecake and fruit pies. In addition, our sandwich menu has been expanded from our traditional pork, beef, and ham to grilled and fried chicken, a delicious gourmet burger, pulled pork topped with our homemade coleslaw, and all beef slaw dogs.

Our philosophy has always, and always will be, to serve our valued customers the highest quality food possible. We are proud of our last 100 years and pledge to continue serving you well into the future.

      


All of the meat served is of the highest quality and sliced when ordered. The Chicken is fresh, not frozen, we dip it in our homemade batter, and deep fry it to a crispy golden brown.

Aside from our dinners, we have daily specials and a variety of sandwiches, desserts and the famous Velvet vanilla ice cream.


Reservations

We accept reservations for 8 or more. Call: 740-892-3017

Planning a Party?

We can seat up to 60 people for a party. If you would like to bring special decorations for an occasion, please let us know when you reserve your date.



               

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