In April of 1970, Charlie Bush opened Bush's Restaurant at it's present
location 428 E. Front St. Logan, OH. The menu featured similar items as
you see today. The Big Ed, is named after Charlie's son Ed; The sweet
Susie, after Charlie's Daughter, Susie; Lee Howdyshell the present
owner/operator grew up working for Charlie starting in 1967 until 1978
where he went to work for The Kroger Company as a Deli/Bakery/Restaurant
Manager. Pursing his dream to one day own his own restaurant and
catering facility Lee purchased Bush's Restaurant from Charlie and his
wife Jean Ann in May of 1985. Through out the years Lee's children
Stacey, Paul and Amanda have worked in the restaurant during high school
and beyond before pursing alternate careers. After 19 years, Lee and
his daughter Amanda continue to operate the restaurant solely as a
Family owned and operated restaurant. Bush's Restaurant is the oldest
locally owned and operated restaurant in Hocking County. Occasionally,
Stacey will stop by to lend a helping hand, but more often you see her
daughters Madison and Mollie at the young age helping out Pa-Paw!
Continuing Charlie's tradition Lee created the Mandy's Kid's Meal after
his daughter Amanda. The kids menu features all of her favorite dishes
as a kid.

In 1995, Lee finally made his ultimate dreams a reality by
opening the state of the art catering facility. In previous years we
catered to any location in our area. The construction of the Banquet
Haus was complete 69 days and nights from the start. We had our grand
opening celebration on November 17, 1995 in memory of Lee's Mother,
Wilma. Today we cater over 25 weddings per year, in addition to
catering other banquets, anniversaries, class reunions, showers,
Christmas parties, and other types of meetings, training, and seminars.
We are the local meeting place for Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, and
Hocking County Bar Association. Our facility will accommodate up to 400
people the largest facility in Hocking County of its kind.