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.

We had a great breakfast here. Small family owned place, very friendly staff. They even went out to…read moreadd to their cereal selection for our son.

NOW - Really Upped their game. 5stars. Shrimp-Grit Bowl excellent…read more I've been trying for two years, and they are seriously a winner now. Hired two waitpersons, and a GO to.

So there are a good amount of choices inside the park to eat but one of the best options has to be…read morethe Grist Mill as the Foldover Sandwich's here are simply delicious and flavorful! Pretty much this has really become my favorite place to grab some much needed sustenance when inside Cedar Point as the Foldovers are all really good and definitely unique as I haven't seen any other parks doing sandwiches like this! The crispy chicken one is delicious it's full of lettuce tomato crispy chicken and some ranch dressing to make it just that much better with that yummy Foldover bread which kinda resembles a pita bread and you know it just fits! The Italian one is also really good too as it's filled with Italian meats and some veggies with a vinaigrette to ad some more zest to something that's already yummy! The meatless sausage one thought is also definitely where it's at as it's also one of the best vegetarian options in the park this Foldover sandwich packs some flavorful goodness inside just get it and you'll see what I mean! They accept Dinning Pass here so definitely take advantage of that or don't forget to use your season pass for a discount off your purchase! The Foldovers come with fries or a side salad so just let them know and you'll be all good with your sandwich! They also have chicken tenders here but it's all about the folded goodness so just get one you'll be thankful you did! Overall delicious goodness inside the park you soo know I'll be coming here again soon for some Foldover yumminess!

Must-stop for any trip to Sandusky. My group ordered the Chicken & Waffles, Buckeye Pancakes, and…read morePerch & Eggs. Every one of us were so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was (based on experiences at other establishments during our trip). Our waitress & the staff overall were very friendly & inviting! Also, the establishment is decorated sooo cute it's like a cozy farmhouse. I also loved the bakery style front & wanted to grab something to go, but I was just so full! I wish I could ship food from this restaurant to my home 2,000 miles away- it's THAT good. Highly recommend!

It reminded me of Disney World…read more Large crowds Very loud Good food served fast Friendly staff Expensive

When in downtown Sandusky, you can't find better food, better service, nor a better vibe than Shore…read moreHouse Tavern. The place radiates friendliness and you truly feel like a regular when you walk in, warmly greeted right away and taken care of the entire duration of your meal. My family had returned after a long day of theme park food and I needed something lite - and their seasonal salad was just what I needed. It was a very generous portion with some of my the sweetest strawberries I've ever had with candied walnuts, feta cheese, and a delicious vinaigrette to go along with it. Skip the theme park dining when you can - or at the very least, supplement it with this delicious cuisine and friendly service.

Our first night in Sandusky landed us in this small tavern right across Lake Erie…read more Very casual vibe and everyone was very accommodating but seemed overwhelmed. For an appetizer, we ordered the wedge salad and the Buffalo Chicken dip. I got the perch dinner for my main course. The kid got a chicken sandwich and my wife got the brisket Mac n cheese. They said that the kitchen was backed up. Honestly, it was totally not an issue. We were just relaxing, watching the game and chilling after a 7 hour drive from NJ. What was an issue was...... appetizers came out exactly the and time as the main courses. WHY????????? It couldn't have taken that long to throw blue cheese, bacon and tomatoes on a chunk of lettuce and pump out the Buffalo Chicken dip and then worry about the main courses later. Now we have to decide, do we want to eat the entrees or even touch the appetizers. That alone always ruins everything. Food was very good. Like I said, people were very nice but you just can't bring everything out at once. Defeats the point of "starting" with something.

Great good...appetizer, entree, everything Got steak and…read moreavocado appetizer Great location near water too

The J Bistro has become a regular stop for us when we travel to Sandusky from Texas. The spaghetti…read moreand meatballs are large enough to share, their recent off menu salad that came with blue and raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates, and brown sugar pecans with a vinaigrette was the perfect starter. Cameron, our server was exceptional, his timing was great and the bar was able to make mojitos!! We were able to make last minute reservations a couple days before Valentine's Day for a Friday night dinner for three and made our next reservation before we left the restaurant. The perfect setting for friends or a romantic night out.

love this place staff is always amazing and the food is the best breakfast in Sandusky. try to go…read morethere when ever we are in town for cedar point!! be prepared it could be busy but worth it!! interior and atmosphere is pleasant upbeat old school diner car when you get in said. it's a must go on places to try!!

I've visited Jolly Donut almost every week this summer and genuinely think the donuts are great…read more It's a small local shop with a lot of potential. Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience with the owner. After spending about $20 on donuts, being a repeat customer, and leaving a tip, I asked for a small amount of coffee to top off my nearly full cup, the same kind of request that had been accommodated on previous visits. The owner refused and instead tried to sell me an entire additional cup. It was a small issue, but the service and lack of customer consideration left a bad impression. Great donuts, but based on this experience, I can't recommend the business.

Terrified is an understatement when we immediately walked through the door. It looks like your…read moretypical bar. Pool table. Dimly lit. ONE woman running the entire show. We went after a baseball game, so there were about 5 families in our party alone. SHE KILLED IT!!! 100000% on her game. I started with the keg tots. They were stuffed with mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese and came with a ranch dip I believe. Phenomenal. I got the all American burger and you got to pick 5 toppings. I went with lettuce, tomatoes, mushroom, grilled onions and pickles with cheddar cheese. Perfectly cooked. A must try if in the area. A sleeper that shouldn't be overlooked!!

We stopped in for a casual meal. Everything was soo good from the Buffalo chicken wrap to the prime…read morerib. (And the service was great too)

Best restaurant in the world nonbelievers will say im wrong but the nonbelievers are the wrong…read moreones. Just wish they had unwashed chitlins.

Thirsty Pony is one of the few places open late in Sandusky. It's a restaurant that serves American…read morecuisine with several bars inside and even has a bowling alley! We ended up going here two nights in a row because there aren't many options after a day at Cedar Point. Since it's the go-to spot for locals and visitors it can get pretty busy so expect not to get service right away.

Loved it! I am often suspicious of places that have a menu as wide as this one: small plates,…read moresushi, pasta, steak, fish, they do it all. I can't tell if they can do it all, but I can tell their frutti di mare was excellent and so it was their Bolognese. Their fried calamari appetizer was good but it could use a different sauce. It is a wine bar so there are quite a few wine choices, I went with a vinho verde and loved it. The service and the atmosphere are excellent as well, a must try in Sandusky.

Not a date night spot. More of a dive bar trying to serve canned /frozen food off of a diverse…read moremenu. We ordered the beet salad in October to be safe. The beets were clearly canned, cold and unseasoned even! Then the bone in Ribeye we ordered medium came out almost rare and to top it off was thin as hell like a horse meat steak that the swindler that comes to your driveway in a truck tries to sell you! Way over seasoned to compensate for the poor quality. Absolute crap.... Like I felt like we got punked. 46 bucks for that steak? The beans that came with it withered and unseasoned. This is a sorry ass place. The waitress knew it. She avoided us. We came in expecting a "nice" dinner spot at least by the reviews. We came from out of town and were staying locally. Made a reservation by the reviews. What a mistake. Don't go here if you want food.