In 1922, Cleveland businessman Andrew Prinios opened the Acme Pie Co. The company prepared “home-baked” pies to restaurants, bakeries, specialty shops and hotels in northeastern Ohio. In 1935 Andrew Prinios patented and began distributing the innovative “nickel pie,” the first mass-marketed single portion baked good in the area. In his lifetime Mr. Prinios owned and operated a local hotel, three pie companies and a restaurant, all successful.

Constantine “Gus” Prinios, son of Andrew Prinios, continued in his father’s footsteps, making his own mark on Cleveland’s tavern and eatery community with The M&M Lounge, The Spudums Club and the popular Rockside Gardens in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s.

Gus and wife Toni (Laurenti) purchased The Astorhurst Country Place in 1973 and began operating it in 1981. Their family business had grown to include a picnic grove, a seasonal Frozen Custard stand, a restaurant and a catering hall.

Since Gus’ death in 1991, Toni and children, Andrew and Connie, have carried on the business. The Astorhurst Country Place is available to host wedding receptions, anniversaries, showers, golf outing dinners, clambakes and corporate events in the main building or outside in the large picnic pavilion.

The Astorhurst is also open as a full service restaurant on Thanksgiving, Easter and Mother’s Day. Year after year patrons return to enjoy the home-cooked meals and of course, the famous corn fritters.

The Astorhurst Park Place is open May through September offering the family’s famous frozen custard, shakes, malts, sundaes and a full fast food menu.

We would like to thank you for allowing us to serve you for over 80 years and hope you will continue to entrust us with your special days!