Farnsworth Cocktail & Oyster Bar in Waterville, OH

Farnsworth Cocktail & Oyster Bar is the latest restaurant from Chef/Owner Josh Wagy. A progression from his first co-restaurant, a small sushi & yakitori spot in Downtown Toledo, Farnsworth maintains his love for seafood and focuses more deeply on their raw bar with an open kitchen, alongside a thoughtful cocktail bar.

The Farnsworth Cocktail & Oyster Bar resides in the old Waterville State Savings Bank. As renovations were considered, chef was determined to maintain several of the building’s original details, including the entryway and vestibule area, the main vault, the chandelier, the tall, beautiful windows, and the customer withdrawal/deposit slip area in the corner. The rest of the building underwent complete reconstruction, including new flooring, walls, a ceiling, and mechanical systems, including gas, plumbing, and electricity. When shopping for paint colors for the restaurant, it took less than 30 seconds to make a decision, as one of the options the owner looked at was appropriately named Oyster Bar…… Read more.