A Unique Dining Experience: The Last Meal Restaurant Expands

A restaurant focused on true crime is making headlines by serving replicas of infamous criminals’ last meals, and it’s getting ready to open a new location beyond its original site.

The Last Meal first opened in 2025 at the Ohio Museum of Horrors in Galion, quickly drawing national interest with its distinctive menu. Diners can sample meals that replicate those of executed criminals, served on trays typical of prison cafeterias.

For instance, one meal consists of chicken wings, fried shrimp, french fries, and strawberries, in honor of notorious Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Other offerings include a steak and eggs dish inspired by Ted Bundy, alongside two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream mirroring the last meal of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber.

And what’s a themed restaurant without a nod to some legends? The Bonnie & Clyde features a fried bologna sandwich with mustard, referencing a meal ordered by the infamous couple shortly before their demise.

The owner, Nate Thompson, aims to create a menu that is both filling and quirky. He mentioned a final meal request that included an olive, a memorable choice by convicted murderer Victor Feguer.

Now, the concept is branching out with a second restaurant set to open in Michigan. This marks the first extension outside Ohio and is located a mere few miles from Thompson’s Michigan Museum of Horror.

“We always wanted to establish a site in Michigan,” Thompson shared. “Initially, our focus was on Ohio because we stumbled upon a fantastic location. But opening in Michigan has been on our radar for some time.”

The new venue, slated to launch in April at the Mall of Monroe, will include unique items exclusive to that location.

The restaurant in Ohio also features themed beverages inspired by real-life crime figures, including cocktails linked to Charles Manson. Additionally, the museum displays various artifacts, including bones and taxidermy, presenting itself as the only dining establishment where patrons can “display a human skull after eating.”

This theme generates mixed reactions. Some, like one commenter on Facebook, suggest celebrating law enforcement instead of criminals. Others express discomfort with the concept of honoring a criminal’s last meal.

Thompson will discuss the restaurant’s intriguing concept on FOX News’ “Gutfeld!” He emphasizes that the intent is not to glorify violence but to tap into the rising interest in true crime.

A percentage of the restaurant’s earnings will go towards the Victim Support Foundation. “It might not appeal to everyone, but I love the support we’ve received from those fascinated by the darker side of life,” Thompson remarked.