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Bites Nearby: Dive Bar & Grille

This fabulous restaurant and lounge in Wexford is no dive.

Overview:   The Dive Bar & Grille in the Pine Tree Shoppes off Perry Highway in Wexford is almost invisible, which is a shame because its menu and atmosphere scream, "Notice me!" The menu is extensive, and the food is interesting, well-prepared, and reasonably priced. The Dive is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. It has a terrific seven-day-a-week happy hour, with food and drink specials. Frequent diners enjoy 10 percent off with the "Very Important Regular" card. Décor: The interior reflects the great-room concept. The bar, eating area by the bar, and restaurant area are open to each other. The big fireplace has a large couch in front of it. Along the perimeter are comfy banquette-style booths and a couple of cozy, …

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Bites Nearby: Hoss's Steak & Sea House

Patch stops by this Beaver Grade Road chain eatery in Moon Township.

Hoss’s Steak & Sea House is a staple in Moon Township dining. The place has been around forever, and its family-friendly environment keeps people coming back. The Beaver Grade Road eatery has a laid-back atmosphere. It has plenty of seating, offering wooden-booths as well as table and chairs. The décor is from an era gone by and lends the eatery a charming feel.  The restaurant is known for its generous soup and salad bar selection, complete with fresh breads, fruits, desserts and soft-serve ice cream with plenty of topping choices. It’s enough for a meal ($7.99), or for a delicious side to your choice of entrée. As its name would suggest, Hoss’s offers plenty of steak and seafood. A six-ounce sirloin steak is $10.99, an eight-ounce costs…

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Bites Nearby: Cadillac Ranch

This nearby all-American eatery offers a club-like experience at night.

Looking for a night out but don’t want to head all the way Downtown? Stop by Cadillac Ranch in Settlers Ridge for dinner and stay for the nightlife. The upbeat ambiance and bigger-is-better décor creates an all-around fun dining experience for the entire family. The sprawling restaurant features two bars and plenty of seating in the dining areas plus an outdoor patio with a bar and fire pits. Multiple TVs are available for viewing throughout the restaurant, making it a great place to take in a game. The walls are scattered with hubcaps, autographed guitars and photos of country superstars and rock 'n' roll legends, whose music is played all day and night. The menu stays true to the all-American theme with steaks, chops, barbecue and …

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Bites Nearby: Buffalo Wild Wings

This week, Patch tries the menu at the Robinson Township branch of this national chain of restaurants.

Buffalo Wild Wings serves up food with a side of fun. The Robinson sports bar is a great place to go to cheer on the black and gold, yet it’s also family friendly. There are TVs everywhere, so no matter where you’re seated you’ll be able to catch the game or play some trivia. The place has a full bar and offers numerous domestic, imports, craft and specialty beers. An outdoor patio completes the energetic yet easy-going atmosphere, making it a great place to simply hang out and unwind. The name says it all — the restaurant is known for its chicken wings. More than a dozen sauces are offered, ranging from the mild sweet barbecue to the blazin’ hot sauce. The wings come in orders of six, 12, 18, 24 and 50 and are priced from $4.99 to $33.99…

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