Our first visit to this restaurant was because we learned that this was the family that was responsible for the French fries at Cedar Point during my childhood. My Dad would visit Cedar Point just to eat these French fries, and enjoy the Lake Erie views. The fries are as good as the originals, and the restaurant has great desserts to compensate for no Lake Erie views. My "go to" has become a turkey club, with French fries (obviously). The servings are always so generous I have to get my pie to go, and I usually leave with a slice of apple pie. Finally, the servers treat everyone like they're a regular, and most customers are. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Turkey Club & the famous Berardi's French Fries - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

I've been meaning to stop in here for a while, and I am so glad I did! There is a reason this restaurant has been around for forever. The people were so friendly and the food was delicious! I was able to order a small plate of spaghetti and a salad (which completely hit the spot) as part of their pick 2 type menu. There are so many homestyle options on the menu. I also tried their season strawberry pie which was DELICIOUS! The restaurant is a simple diner. Nothing flashy or anything, but very comfortable. I will be back in the future! read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Pick 2 option of spaghetti and a salad - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Stoped in for breakfast on a Thursday morning. They were busy with locals coming in and you could see they knew the staff. My server was excellent in checking back and making sure my coffee cup was filled. My order came as I requested and even my toast was well done as I had asked. Been awhile since my restaurant experience hit on all cylinders and five stars were given. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

The local favorite...consistent quality and service..4 soups a day. Handmade food..especially desserts not GFS or Sysco warmup. Daily specials..closed Mondays in Winter. Large portions ...our go to as they have a diverse menu to make any group happy. read more

This place was fantastic!! Haley was our server and she did such a wonderful job. She gave fantastic recommendations and was on the spot with answers to any questions we had. Everything we ordered was amazing! And it' was the sweetest mom and pop place! If I was a local I would be a regular! Their apple caramel pie was amazing as well. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Philly cheesesteak and fries - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Spectacular give me 14 of everything right now. FABULOUS, Fabulous. Artichoke dip goes nuts, pita is craveable beyond belief with the garlicky flavor it has. Fried Alfredo ain't to be overlooked! Perhaps wi Wicked deal, by the way if you're vacationing here. My in-laws wouldn't shut up about how happy they were here. The options are vast and cover every palette, with flawless execution. We have the pickiest eaters in my group and I can't find a single complaint. Support this place. Good god, I'd be so sad if it closed after seeing what they have to offer. read more

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Here for the first time. My wife had the Surf-n-turf. I had the Baked Lasagna with an order of fries. The kids had two bowls of soup. The thick Fries are indeed excellent. My wife enjoyed her steak. I found the Lasagna OK but rather dry and unremarkable. The place was busy and the waitress was trying her best to keep up. The long wait time for food and OK food probably won't have us coming back. read more

So this is the famous Cedar Point fries place. Get the half order to share, feeds at least 3. The sides are the thing here; fried fettuccine Alfredo, creamed jalapeño corn are delicious. It may look busy on the outside but don't worry they can accommodate many this place is huge. Service is okay they are busy. Expect a wait for food. Plan at least an hour and more visit. The Philly Cheesesteak was fine but way too much cheese on an untoasted bun. Salad was huge but blah. I will be back but have a table full of sides. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Cedar Point Fries - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Berardis! I so wish they would expand and open a Toledo location. They have an extensive menu chalked full of home style favorites. They also have daily specials and let's not forget that massive dessert case staring at you as you walk in! The fries are of coarse famous and a must order. Staff is always friendly. Great choice when in Sandusky! read more

Definitely a hometown classic! I will be returning for more of that Nashville hot chicken sandwich

We tried the fries bc we were here and they are famous - very good!! I had the Mile High Quiche - it was the best quiche I have ever had. (I forgot the pic) Hubs had the bourbon pecan pancakes - very good too!! Service was good! Ambiance - diner feeling but nice!! read more

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Wow. I'm so glad we opted to try a local restaurant while we were in town. The food was phenomenal, the service was extra friendly, portions were generous, & the prices were far lower than they should be asking for the quality & amount of food. The food was also little kid approved with two thumbs up. read more

Their breakfast was just OK nothing special. I've been here many times over the years.

Visited Berardi's for some takeout before a nearby football game. Hint: during high school football season (especially Friday nights), do not attempt to park in Berardi's lot and walk over to the football stadium. Fair warning, your car will be towed. I called ahead and requested a chicken parm sammy with Berardi's fries. When I arrived my food wasn't ready, but it was ready within five minutes. The hostess was friendly. As I waited, I could see the I scoped the place out. It felt like a diner with some delicious menu choices. It made me miss having a diner near home. Where I live, there are no great diners nearby. What a shame! My chicken parm sammich was hot and delicious. The chicken had a nice crispy batter and the cheese and sauce were very tasty. It didn't fall apart of drip all over the place either while I ate it in my car. The Berardi's fries were really good. They were thick cut. I used some ketchup on them, which I don't normally do, but it made the fries a little better because they were so thick. If I'm ever in the area again, this is where I'm eating. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Desserts - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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My family and I decided to stop in here on a Sunday for breakfast with a party of 11. To start when you walk in you're greeted by a friendly hostess who had a fun vibe. We quickly told her we had a party of 11 and it took her a bit but she pulled some tables together and sat our party. After some looking we ordered a spread of food. All the way from biscuits and gravy, omelets, pancakes and French toast. Took a little bit but our food came out and came out together. Which is a feat if you know how most restaurants work. However before we dive into food.. I have to give TARA a HUGE shoutout. She is what made this a 4 start experience. She was amazing. Without her this might have been a 3 start rating. She was so on point the whole time, had an amazing attitude and was just a very pleasing person to talk to! They need to give this woman a raise. Finally onto the food. Our food came out and it was decent. The omelets were a bit of a strange texture. With cheese on top. They need to figure out how to make them fluffy. The biscuits and gravy was good! Biscuits were very fluffy. Pancakes we're good. Potatoes were good. To top it all off the pumpkin muffin with cream cheese topping was fantastic! Overall this place is decent and in comparison to some of the other places around it was good. If you're looking for a decent breakfast restaurant around here.. check this place out. We would come back! read more

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We loved the food here! I had the chicken tenders with the garlic parmesan and mac and cheese plus breaded mushrooms. WOW the Mac is so delicious! The chicken tenders are also really great especially with the sauce. I liked the mushrooms too but way better with that garlic sauce. Tried some of my sisters shrimp Alfredo with broccoli and it was also amazing! Broccoli was cooked perfectly. Our server Hayley was SO amazing and very nice, she made sure we knew all our options and was very quick to get us new drinks or clear the table. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Mac 'n Cheese Chicken Tenders Ranch Chicken - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

It's a mixed bag here. Excellent food for the most part and some unique takes on old favorites. Get some cedar point fries and a salad for sure! Sounds weird, but both items are delicious. The service was friendly, but not attentive. Be prepared to wait up to an hour for your food. The interior is somewhat cramped and off for being such a huge building. The fried mushrooms are also top notch and fresh. I would try the chicken tenders the next time. Or a different combination of 1/2 salad1/2 sandwich or soup pick two. Excellent value and we had to take food home with us. Give them a try and overlook a few miss steps. read more

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No doubt over race weekend in Sandusky the best restaurant we found. Not only for carb loading Italian style but the desserts. OMG. The history of the restaurant goes backs years family started it and keep going from generation to the next. Miss restaurants like those not often see anymore. The menu has nice diversity. Most of it is basic Italian classics but just done right. The daily display of freshly baked goodies and desserts. It hard not get off mind before sit down. The first thing u see and all mouth watering hard choose couple take back air bnb. The chocolate chip cookies stood out plus perfect snack over the weekend. I heard someone call in asking if had any left. Hot seller and once item gone sold out for the day. I got cookies and muffin take back bnb. The food I got the Pecan French Toast. It was da bomb! French toast was golden brown, nice light batter, and pecans perfect balance sweetness and texture. Overall best way start carb loading before race day. Service no doubt five stars. Our waiter was amazing. She on top of it the whole time, friendly, all smiles, positive vibes, and fun chat about the area. Thank u. If ever end up in Sandusky, Ohio. U need bookmark this spot!!! read more

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Excellent food! My chicken sandwich was super crisp & juicy. My cherry pie was perfect, tart & sweet. The service was friendly & responsive. Down home look & feel - we will be back if we are in the area again! read more

Breakfast panini is soooo good! Add mimosa or two -- a great way to start the day! Service excellent as well. Highly recommend!

I had an appointment in Sandusky. I finished much sooner than I thought I would, so I decided to treat myself to Berardi's. I made this my "cheat day" by ordering a half order of the famous Berardi's fries and took it over the top by ordering Apple Bread Pudding. I am a hug bread pudding fan, so I could not wait to stop on devour these items at a rest stop on my way home. The fries were piping hot, so that smell of deliciousness was wafting throughout the vehicle making me seriously hungry! I finally make it to the rest stop and basically tore into the bag to get at the fries. They packed extra packets of malt vinegar. The fries were amazing as usual! Berardi's half order compares to most fast food establishments' large or XL size. Theses fries are not shoestring and they're not steak fries - somewhere in the middle. Then it was time for the ultimate treat of the Apple Bread Pudding. I was hoping this bread pudding would bring back cherished childhood memories of my Mother's yummy, warm bread pudding. Much to my surprise, this bread pudding was ice cold and my first bite had a partially frozen apple! Whaaaaat??? This was a first for me. Thinking the person who boxed up my food made a mistake, I called Berardi's to speak with a manager to make them aware of their mistake and hopefully keep it from happening again. Spoiler Alert! Berardi's serves this version of bread pudding ice cold unless you ask fr it to be warmed. What - whaaaat? Sorry, ice cold bread pudding with partially frozen Apple is not of any interest to me. Different strokes, right? End of rant... Fries were killer for sure! Nah on the Apple Bread Pudding. Middle of the road on the rating scale. read more

My wife and I ate lunch there yesterday, July 30th. I had the lasagna and my wife had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. All I can say is the food was amazing and the service was awesome also. We will be going back, thats for sure! The prices were reasonable and of course the atmosphere made you feel like you're in a 1950s dinner. What more could you ask for? read more

Although I love Berardis restaurant their catering sucks. We were trying to set up catering for the legacy center at Groff after a funeral. We called, left messages and sent emails and no one would get back with us. We finally reached someone and even though their catering menu says they deliver we were told they DON'T deliver. It also took two days to get someone on the phone. They really left us in a panic about what to do. I was already in a state of grief and they were not helpful at all. I suggest that you skip trying to get them to cater your event unless you want to be disappointed Oh, and another thing, the funeral home told us to call Berardis and gave us their catering menu and number to call.p read more

Amazing food. Known for their fries. They have toppings as well. Will be sure to visit again! Servers are very seasoned and kind! read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Great service and excellent food! Highly recommend the creamed jalapeño corn, so delicious.

The first time I ate here, the server was informed I had a gluten problem, but was ignorant of the fact that one of their soups had pasta in it. Despite our efforts, something (I want to say the tomato sauce on the cabbage rolls) gave me nerve pain for several days. The second time I ate here, the gluten-free baked "mac and cheese" (their gf penne) came out undercooked with a cardboard consistency and a bad cheese sauce that was most definitely not baked. Stuff thickens a certain way when baked. The item was sent back, but was left on the bill with an upcharge (that is not listed on the menu) for the gluten-free penne. When this was removed, the price of the salad magically spiked. Yes, Berardi's tried to defraud me three times in about 5 minutes. A response by the company on Google failed to hit any of the concerns I brought forward. They misplaced the upcharge, used condescending language despite being the ones in the wrong, and otherwise were a pain in the ass. So I'm spreading the word. You hurt me, you robbed me, and that's your last chance. read more

The food is delicious, the French fries are the best. The service is top notch. The Ambiance is OK. A nice clean establishment we're the staff want you to enjoy your time there and your food. read more

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Very good service and the best breakfast in town.They use quality ingredients and service is great.They have a alcohol menu but never ordered a drink.If you want a good breakfast. read more

Berardi's Family Kitchen - American Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

We were from out of town and gave this place a chance. The food was amazing! Atmosphere was family friendly. We had the chicken Philly and mile high spinach and bacon quiche. Fruit was fresh. Service was outstanding. Kayla was our server and one of the best dining experiences I have had. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Always like a homemade meal!! Their breakfast is the best in Sandusky!! The servers treat you like you are a guest at their very own home! Don't miss out! Take a dessert home if you don't have room! read more

Ate breakfast here for the first time today. Food was great, service was wonderful and the restaurant itself was clean nicely decorated. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely return. read more

After reading reviews, wanted to give it a try. It was fine. The food took quite awhile to arrive. The fettuccine alfredo was kinda bland, as well as the spaghetti. They are famous for their fries. Those were good. Friendly service. read more

I miss this place Yum I need 85 characters. Ok I would eat here again. The little dumplings were great read more

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We ordered the fried fettuccine Alfredo bites for an appetizer and the taco salad + steak entrees; the carrots were supremely the best, most delicious carrots we've had in our entire lives. EVERYTHING was so tasty and our waitress was so kind & down to earth. We'd Highly recommend the Berardi family (btw the vintage photos throughout the restaurant are such a sweet touch, shoutout Mama B!!) read more

Delicious meals, crowded atmosphere but in a fun family style I feel anybody would appreciate. Our wait feels unusually long even for lunch,but my main gripe is the service isn't quite what remember. High high there though. My kids come home to visit and insist on this classic spot. read more

Great food and service! Fresh and tasty and the peanut butter chiffon pie didn't last long on my son's plate!

Delicious breakfast food at a very reasonable price served quickly by friendly staff! Stopped in with 3 teenagers and everyone enjoyed their breakfast...the diced potatoes were a big hit! Highly recommend the Quiche and Bran Muffin!! read more

Our experience was amazing just like it is EVERY TIME! Zach G was awesome and was on top of everything we needed! Highly recommend!

The workers here are AMAZING!!!! Request Cathy every time because she is phenomenal!! 10/10 Recommendations!!

The hours are not correct they close at 7:30 really would have been helpful to know before my family of 6 drove all the way to be greeted by a locked door at 7:35 read more