Dale's Diner is a locally owned restaurant that is nestled in Downtown Waterville established in 2011. Enjoy family favorites, along with delicious specials for breakfast and lunch! Dale's Diner is now locally owned by DJ and Nick Martin, who are lifelong Waterville, OH residents.
Check out this article about Dale’s Diner in The Mirror.
Owners Nick Martin (left) and DJ Martin (right) with manager Matt Frisbee (center)
The year 1843 ushered in a new era for Waterville with the opening of the Miami and Erie Canal. Boats transported farm products, commercial goods, and people from Toledo to Cincinnati, OH, and it joined a branch of the Wabash and Erie to Indiana. In the peak year of 1851, 400 boats were operating. Hotels and stores opened along its banks. The commercial section of the town gradually moved to Third Street, where Dale’s Diner is located.