Fun for Everyone
We proudly serve our version of Italian Flare! All of our menu is made in house from scratch and made to Order. Only our Tots and Ice Cream are Frozen. Every sauce and dressing made in house. We also feature farm to table chicken, allowing us to serve the Best Wings near Lancaster, Buckeye Lake, Baltimore and more! Best Pizza in the county!
Our Pizza Dough Story
We at Mugshots are so very blessed! We feature the OLDEST PIZZA DOUGH IN NORTH AMREICA! The Story of the dough is fascinating. A northern Ohio man traveled to San Francisco in 1865 hoping to strike gold like so many did in that era. He left with several male members of his family. For the trip as well as their livelyhood, their wives had packed them several bread starters, a meal easily cooked over a camp fire. One day while mining, the lid got left off of one of the bread starters. The natural yeast in the air of the California mountains mixed with the starter and "soured it". Upon arriving back to the camp, the miner smelled the starter and immediately thought it to be bad. A few days later, they were hard on their luck and were forced to cook the now soured starter. They were surprised as to the result of the bread being baked, they had created America's first Sourdough and it was AMAZING! Not wanting to mess with the taste and integrity, the miners kept feeding their new starter warm water, flour and yeast daily. After finding gold, they decided to start a bakery selling loaves of their new found tasty treat. Years later the Bakery and original starter was sold to a Pizzeria in San Francisco that is still in operation today. That pizzeria's owner's Granddaughter just so happen to attend college with our chef who allowed us to have some of the starter that has been kept alive all this time. Just like that, BAM!!! We are currently serving a crust that is made from a sourdough starter that is 165 years old. Dough is like wine, it get better with age, our pizza is a MUST TRY!
Meet The Owners
Mugshots Bar & Grill started as an idea about 25 years ago. We officially opened in April of 2023 after Jason Rosebrough and Jon Groothuis both left corporate America to pursue their culinary dream. We have always been fascinated by the Mafia. Not necessarily their practices but their organization. The term "Chain of Command" literally was invented within organized crime. Coincidentally, some of these members also owned some of the best Italian Restaurants in the U.S. We are so blessed and humbled to be serving some of the best Comfort Food around Columbus!
Recent Restaurant Critics
A+++++
Marvin T. Lancaster, OH
Tried this place out. So glad I did, I almost didn't make the drive. Prices are super cheap for the quality of food. The Chicken Diablo was amazing! Half off appetizers was nice too
5 Stars
Judy K. Buckeye Lake, OH
I so enjoyed this place. The decor is incredible, I feel like I'm eating in a mob movie. Super excited about their Murder Mystery, Dinner Theater Nights. Best Burger near me for sure
"The Best Wings in Central Ohio"
Tommy F. Pickerington, OH
The wing sauces here are absolutely insane! The wings are huge and are by far my new favorite. I also had the Pizza, in my opinion "The Best Pizza in Ohio"
Best comfort near me for sure! This place was so cool and such a close restaurant to Lancaster, OH.
Friday night Karaoke was awesome! The acoustics in this place are awesome!
Holy Deserts! The coconut cake just changed my life. Crazy thing is, I hate cocnunt
1 / 5
Chicken Diablo
Gourmet Burgers
Best Pizza Around
Facts are Facts!
Scratch/Never Frozen
Our menu features a diverse selection of comfort food classics from the old world. We literally even make some of the condiments. This isn't your typical Bar & Grille serving all pre-made, frozen food. Give it a try, trust us!
We Are "The Restaurant Near You"!
Contrary to popular belief, Pleasantville Ohio is quite close to Columbus and it's suburbs. The nice thing is, you can take almost exclusively country roads to get here! We are less than 14 minutes from Lancaster, 9 minutes from Buckeye Lake and Thornville and less than 30 minutes to Logan, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Sugar Grove, Canal Winchester, Carroll and Groveport. We are even only 40 Minutes from downtown Columbus. Remember, Mugshots is more than a restaurant, it's a destination spot. We are in a 150 year old building and have kept that nostalgia to compliment our Mafia/Prohibition era theme.
Nestled in the heart of Pleasantville, OH, Mugshots bring the best food in central Ohio to your table. Welcome guests with open arms. With our cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a menu bursting with mouthwatering dishes, we are the perfect place to unwind and savor a delightful meal. Our diverse menu caters to every palate, whether you're looking for a leisurely dinner with loved ones, a quick lunch catch-up with friends, or a solo meal at the bar. Mugshots offers a relaxed setting where laughter flows as freely as the conversation. Come as you are, and leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.
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Our menu features a diverse selection of comfort food classics and globally inspired dishes, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
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