A distinctive historic Bradford restaurant with generous, broadly appealing food and warm hospitality, though service speed and execution can vary.
Kabob's at The Option House delivers solid food quality anchored by consistently praised curries, kabobs, and fresh seafood, supported by attentive service and knowledgeable staff recommendations. The historic downtown setting with preserved architectural details and distinctive rooms elevates the dining experience beyond typical local fare. Strong execution across food and service keeps it just short of the very top tier, where flawless consistency and exceptional innovation typically reside.
Kabob's at The Option House is as much a Bradford landmark as a dinner stop. The preserved downtown building, chandeliers, carved wood, mosaic details, and Peacock Room create an old-world setting that reviewers repeatedly describe as transporting; one guest likened the experience to being swept into family memories from another era. Service is usually warm and personal, with staff often explaining the building and guiding first-time diners through the menu. The cooking is broad and generous rather than narrowly traditional: kabobs, curries, gyros, soups, seafood, pasta, and familiar American choices share the menu. Chicken curry, tandoori kabobs, gyros, haddock, and desserts are frequent standouts, while a minority report dry meat, imitation crab, overly salty food, or uneven late-night service. It suits travelers seeking an unusual regional stop, families, and diners who value portions and atmosphere as much as precision. Families have particularly strong evidence in their favor: reviewers mention a kids menu, coconut shrimp with fries, accommodating substitutions, generous portions, and staff offering entertainment for a child. The range is friendlier to children than the kabob-and-curry focus might suggest, though diners seeking a tightly focused specialist menu or guaranteed halal breadth should confirm details before ordering.
Area vibe: Historic small-city downtown with civic buildings, local shops and modest commercial activity.
Safety: Generally safe by day; quieter evenings with limited late-night foot traffic so basic caution advised after dark.
What's nearby: Near Bradford's Main Street commercial strip, local shops, city hall, the Zippo/Case museum and US Route 219 access.
Start with a kabob or curry, then consider the gyro platter or triple chocolate fudge cake, but a few dishes have shown uneven execution.
The landmark setting is memorable, but plan for possible service delays, a moderate-to-high bill with drinks, and limited confirmed dietary coverage.
Expect an old-world landmark dining room centered on chandeliers, carved wood, mosaic details, and the Peacock Room, with service that is not always equally polished.