Such friendly service and food came out quick and hot despite being very busy…read more Large menu with a little of everything. Diner like atmosphere without the counter. I had a bunch of sides. The green bean in garlic sauce was the best I ever had. Good taste and beans were cooked perfect. My "side" of spaghetti was huge. And their iced tea was a blend of house brewed with a touch of sweet tea added. It was perfect. Selection of dessert was big and everything looked so good. I had to get the strawberry pie. I wasn't disappointed.

I went here for lunch with a friend and her family while visiting. The food was excellent! I…read moreordered the buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and jalapeño cream corn. I also got a slice of banana cream pie to go! Our waitress Miranda was so attentive and sweet. We never had to wait for anything as she was prompt and kept us informed on the status of our meals. The inside of the restaurant gives a hometown cafeteria/home cooked meal type of place. The place was clean so were the bathrooms. I can't wait to go back!

Don't let the exterior fool you--this place is an absolute winner…read more ​Pull up to the building and you might question whether you're in the right spot, but step inside and the warm ambiance and friendly staff immediately put you at ease. ​While the menu features typical bar fare like stuffed jalapeños and hushpuppies, the moment the food hits your table, you realize they are not messing around: ​Jalapeño Poppers: Top-notch batter and a incredible golden crisp. ​Hushpuppies: Served with a brown sugar butter that is pure bliss! ​Seasoned Fries: Absolute perfection. ​My family was thoroughly pleased with every single entree we ordered, from the fresh Caesar salad to the stuffed burger. My husband, who is extremely picky about meat quality, declared it the best burger he's ever had. Stuffed burgers are notoriously tricky to cook to a preferred well-done without drying out, but the kitchen nailed it! ​My only minor critique--and this is just personal preference as a bit of a seasoning buff--is the perch. The fish itself was amazingly fresh, which is the most important detail, but the fried batter was a little plain for my taste. I would've loved a kick of Old Bay or extra seasoning in the batter, similar to how amazingly seasoned the fries were! ​All in all, this spot is a great hidden gem in Sandusky. Highly recommend stopping in!

The food was great, waiting for it... Not so good…read more To be fair, it was packed on a Friday night. We waited 45 minutes to get a salad, it was a Caesar salad salad and they were already out of Romain dressing at 7 PM on a Friday night. We had a Caesar salad salad with spring mix instead... No big deal. The portions were huge, but our dinner came in an hour and 15 minutes after we sat down. It was painfully slow, I will say our waitress was apologetic and helpful. And I know that it was busy, but it's really no excuse for it to look so dirty. It only takes a minute to sweep under a table after a party leaves. The bathroom was deplorable, there was water on the floor and muddy footprints everywhere. The napkins on the ground around the tables along with discarded french fries and shrimp tails were a bit gross. The food is five star, the rest... ehhhhh

If you are in the area, you can't skip this place. If you're from Cleveland, the Marketplace at the…read moreCooke will remind you a lot of the 5th Street Arcades in downtown Cleveland. This is a super cool public market hall in downtown Sandusky with maybe 15ish (just a guess) local businesses like a bakery, bowling alley, axe throwing game space, ice cream shop and boutiques. This is a cool place to spend an hour or two just browsing and supporting local while grabbing some dessert. The building has some type of history to it which I was unable to readily find online (boo, that is so odd). But the history is paid homage in the design of this space, with old timey photos of Sandusky and Cedar Point blown up on the walls and little stories to accompany them. The design is actually brilliant. It's a cool mixture of old school heritage meets modern rustic vibes. It makes you want to stop and look. The businesses in this building are open during the pandemic, just make sure to check with each business directly before visiting as most of the hours are likely changed. I stopped by here extremely quickly (I do not go out much during the pandemic) to pick up some pre-paid birthday treats from Bake Erie. It has a spacious, accessible parking lot and is just a joy to browse. Check it out for yourself, than continue exploring the surrounding area of local businesses... and Lake Erie :)

Neat little indoor shopping plaza with really cool decor. We need to make it back for axe throwing…read moreand maybe dinner. Definitely worth a stop-in if in the area.

I've been coming here for 8 years in a row now and the new buffet absolutely knocks it out of the…read morepark. Unreal amount of options and quality. Staff was amazing. This buffet would cost twice as much elsewhere. Hidden gem.

DELICIOUS. I went there and pigged out. Food is amazing and it is all you can eat. If your in…read moreKalahari I highly recommend!

I stopped at Thirsty Pony in Sandusky over winter break with my daughter and nephew, and overall it…read morewas such a fun experience for the kids. The atmosphere was lively and family-friendly, and they had a blast while we were there. It's definitely a spot that keeps kids entertained and makes it a little easier to relax as a parent. What truly stood out was the staff's integrity and kindness. I accidentally left my credit card there, and not only did they go out of their way to mail it back to me, they included a cute little Thirsty Pony drink coozie in the envelope. That was such an unexpected and thoughtful touch. Customer service like that really matters. The atmosphere and the way they handled my mistake absolutely left a positive impression. Thank you to the team for going above and beyond -- that kindness did not go unnoticed!

6/26/2026 Was shown to our seats by a "hostess" who acted…read morelike we had interrupted her cell phone activity; needs some customer service training. If she had been working for me that would have been her last day. We ended up getting seated; in what I'll call the "new section" . Music was way to loud. Couldn't hardly carry on a conversation. Perch was good. Onion rings were good. Ordered coleslaw instead of pasta salad. Got pasta salad anyway; which was too salty to eat. Changed it for the coleslaw; which I had ordered in the first place. Waitress was crazy busy but took good care of us.

We've been here before and it was pretty good, but we went last night and they discontinued their…read morebread service. That was one of the things we loved and they don't have it anymore. Food wasn't that great and it was $150 for 3 people. We only had one appetizer and entrees. That's a little crazy, so we probably won't be back.

Excellent. I must confess I'm not a fan of polenta, but I'm a fan of scallops, so when I saw in…read moretheir menu a dish of seared scallops sitting on polenta, my love for the scallops took priority. The dish was excellent, the polenta was soft and creamy, really enjoyable. My friend tried their fillet mignon and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Their wine list is limited but complete enough you can definitely find something you would like. The service was great and the atmosphere was more on the quiet side. Solid dinner choice.

Tyler stepped up to the plate for excellent service!! Great perch dinner and Roman burger. He made…read moreus feel right at home. You're hired, sir!

Excellent food, drinks, and great friendly atmosphere. Has outdoor seating and dog friendly space…read morefor your furry family members.

The all weather barn room is so cute and perfect for a winter day to feel like you're in a snow…read moreglobe. Our server was kind and helpful with ordering. We ordered the spinach dip with pita which came out and baked golden on the top. The general tso salad is amazing with ranch dressing. The flavors all came together perfect!

We went in for lunch this week and had a great time. Plenty of space--sit where you like. There's…read morelots of menu options and the Turkey Rachel is amazing. There's also a buffet option that offers a variety of soups, salads, and baked potato's/hot dogs. Tuesdays I believe there's tacos at the buffet. Fast and friendly service, super kid-friendly, highly recommend going.