As a Pescetarian in Northeast Ohio I have meaning to try Jolly Roger Seafood House for a while,…read morewell I finally got there and the big question is why I waited so long. Jolly Roger is located in Port Clinton right on Lake Erie; I was expecting something ordinary or just a bit dated and boy was I wrong. The building is very modern and clean from the outside, white and angular with big windows. Inside white walls, rough hewn wooden tables and just the right amount of decor makes for a modern seaside feel, casual but also classy. The setup is fast casual, you order and pay up front at the counter, get a number for your table and then get your own drink at the service station. The menu is understandably very heavy on fish and seafood with a couple of other items. While there are the expected fried fish meals, but also oysters, shrimp and salmon, salads and even some tacos. The reason I came was of course for the fried fish, I decided on the Perch and Chips, which is $18. I grabbed some water, hot sauce and lemon and settled onto a table. The meal was brought out fresh and hot by a food runner in a couple of minutes. The meal was 4 nice sized perch fillets on top of a generous portion of fresh waffle fried potatoes with a side of tarter sauce. The fish were excellent, fresh and perfectly fried with a nice crispy cornmeal crust around the delicately fish; moist with a slight sweetness and perfect texture. The waffle fries were exceptional, fried to a crisp outside and tasty inside; usually fries at a seafood place are an afterthought, here they actually are well worth getting and eating. Even the tarter sauce was very nice, nothing special but creamy with a nice pickle contrast to add a little extra flavor. Usually when I see a place that has been around this long and has great reviews I am a bit let down when I give them a try; Jolly Rogers Seafood House exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Although set up as a fast casual restaurant with a typical fried seafood menu, the actual restaurant feels more upscale and modern with a great inside and a very nice patio looking out onto Lake Erie. The food is not cutting edge, but it is expertly prepared and delicious. Prices are moderate with large portions for your money. Some of the best fried perch and waffle fries I have had. I will be back any time I am in the area, a very high recommendation as long as you are looking for fish or seafood, go and enjoy.

Really, really good food! The Perch was some of the best I've ever had. Mushrooms were great too…read more The only knock I have is the waffle fries were like warm. I LOVE waffle fries, but they have to be hot. It was also nice to see they had a selection of beers. Food came out fast. I would not hesitate to return.

Bistro 163 is a non-profit restaurant that "Pay It Forward" to hungry individual. The staff is all…read morevolunteers that donate their time and paying it forward. They provide free meals to hungry people who cant afford to buy food. That itself is a reason for 5 stars. Visit their website to learn more. I have ordered from here several times, prior to knowing what their community mission was. Now that I know, I will continue to do so. Now, let's talk food! Amazing! I ordered the Bistro Burger (several time) and it is legit homemade and hand pressed, this is NOT a froze beef pattie. The bacon, thick cut and cooked to perfection, the grilled onions, smokey tomato jam...absolutely delicious!

This is a pay it forward restaurant. Servers are volunteers and funds gained go to address food…read moreinsecurity. The food is really good too. We love the flatbreads, bread pudding, soups and sandwiches...great for brunch too as the eggs benedict is divine. Enjoy a great meal and do a good deed.

Orchard Bar @ Table is one of my favorite places in all of Ohio! Farm meets winery paired with live…read moremusic with a chicken coop, beehive station and plenty of different seating options. You could come here and spend a whole day and never get bored. The Orchard is a classy spot with more formal dining room and a lovely back patio area that has a barn-like vibe. The "Coop" is an outdoor bar area with a chicken coop and it's always lively. And then, there's the Farmstand which has a pizza oven, farm stand and and outdoor patio area. This place is a 10/10!

Very disappointing…read more We have a cottage on the islands and yesterday we had some time available before our ferry so we stopped in to take advantage of their early happy hour (3-6) as we've been there before and enjoyed it. Not this time. It was about two minutes to 3 when we sat at the bar (nobody else at the bar but us) and asked for a menu. The bartender (male) gave us dinner menus so we asked could we please have the lunch menus. He looked at his watch and said "I guess so" and gave them to us. We then asked for the happy hour menu and again, he looked at his watch , decided it was ok, then gave them to us. Not an awesome start but no biggie. We ordered the happy hour calamari, and for lunch I had the perch sandwich with chips and wife got the luncheon steak filet. First the good news. Service was good, food came out quickly and my wife said her steak (while a bit pricey at $35 for a small filet) was excellent as were the green beans that came with it. Now the bad. The calamari was severely over-fried and basically tasteless. My wife asked me "do you taste anything?" and candidly, I didn't. Just the dipping sauce. My perch was equally flavorless, all I tasted was bread. Same goes for the 1/2 baked potato that came with the steak. That looked and tasted exactly like a microwaved potato someone sprinkled a bit of shredded cheese on. Very, very bland. And the homemade chips that came with the perch were the saltiest things ever salted. I couldn't eat them at all, had about three (they looked great) and realized my sodium level would spike off the charts if I ate any more. With two drinks (a happy hour beer & Tito's) the bill with tip was $100 and we couldn't taste the calamari, the perch or the potato and couldn't eat the chips. Insert "not great Bob" animated gif.

Food is good, service is great, ambiance is very good. We were there 3 times in two weeksread more

We arrived and waited in line for a few minutes which was wrapped outside. Decided to stop in and…read moreput our names in, told it would be a 5 min wait. We hung in their beach and had some drinks for about 30 mins. Got a text at 8:30 saying our table is ready. Went inside to be told they weren't taking anyone else. I explained that I got a message saying our table is ready. The hostess stated they weren't taking anyone else. I said I understand if we were new, but we were on the list and got a text. I asked for the manager. The hostess returned stating the manager was busy and didn't have time for us. We left. Absolutely terrible customer service. It was a waste of 1+ hour of time, and we had kids. We will not bee returning nor will we tell our local family and friends to go. We ended up driving to another local restaurant who got us right in.

Quaint little breakfast spot. Diana was our server and she was very friendly. She was prompt with…read morethe coffee and kept the refills going! We ordered the spinach omelette and a smothered biscuits and gravy. Both were really good. The gravy needed a little more pepper, but was tasty. The. Schutte were cooked nicely. Eggs dine to request. The spinach omelette had a lot of spinach and provolone cheese! The rye toast had too much butter, but that was the only downside. Diana was kind enough to share the menu from their neighboring Ala carte After hours that opens for dinner. I appreciate that the receipt had a cash pay price and credit card price ! Very nice and clear. Will be back when in the area. Great breakfast, atmosphere and team.

Absolutely loved the food and staff! The front desk staff…read moreat our hotel highly recommended Ala Carte and we were not disappointed. Delicious food and friendly staff. The space was small but very well used space. Will be back!

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

Update: new owners have officially ruined it…read more First mistake: jack up prices for worse food and same drinks Mistake #2: have an outside bar with an amazing view of the lake but keep in closed 80% of the time Mistake #3: be a douchebag to your employees like word isn't going to spread in Bay View Absolute shame what you guys have turned what used to be my favorite bar into.

Lovely coffee shop. Came in for a coffee and enjoyed a muffin and cinnamon roll also. I had the…read moredrip raspberry crème brûlée coffee with the cinnamon roll. The outside was a bit dry, but the inside was much nicer. My husband had a latte and an orange cranberry muffin. His muffin was very moist inside. The team had quick service. It wasn't clear what all the coffee options are but they seemed to have the ability to accommodate just about anything. I opted for simple as I'm not much of a coffee connoisseur. Hahaha. We sat outside as it was a lovely morning with a great breeze. This is right on the corner next to the veterans park and across the street from the post office. Unfortunately, they didn't seem to have a restroom. Highly recommend for the coffee and sweets P.s; noticed some folks had a croissant sandwich while we were enjoying our coffee outside. I must've missed a menu and other offerings. I might've ordered that versus the cinnamon roll. Next time.

I think this shop is overrated. It definitely isn't a 4 or 5-star experience for me. It's just an…read moreokay place for sandwiches and cookies. The sandwich I ordered looked nothing like the photos I saw in other reviews, and the taste was just average. As for the cookies, they lacked a rich, buttery flavor and tasted mostly like flour--which is disappointing, since it's usually hard to mess up a cookie. While it seems a lot of people flock here because of the high ratings, it didn't live up to the hype for me. I won't be going back.

Stopped in for an SOB shot and a Burns worm drink. My husband had his usual IPA, which they had a…read moregood selection of. The service and atmosphere were awesome!

Wow!!! This is the spot if you want a fun drink and classic American type food…read more It's small- so could get crowded quick but service was not an issue. Great customer service, food was served quickly and HOT! The pretzels with beer cheese were really good. Fresh salad and sandwiches too. 100% will be back.

Such a cute hidden gem!…read more Me and the gurls visited the Tin Goose Diner on our summer trip to Catawba Island. Some friends recommended visiting TGD for breakfast and I'm so glad we did! I got to B-25, which was biscuits and gravy with potatoes. It was so delicious and rich! My friends all got pancakes, which were absolute heaven as well! The service was friendly and super fast, and the diner itself was so charming and retro! We didn't visit the museum but it looked really interesting as well. I highly recommend visiting the Tin Goose Diner!

Super cute diner! Food was your typical diner/coney food, but definitely fit the bill. The vibe is…read morethe main draw, and for that it was worth it!

An absolute gem on Catawba Island. The Orchard Farm Stand is on the accompanying property of…read moreCatawba's popular Orchard Bar and Table restaurant, located across the parking lot with a seperate entrance. This isn't a farm market where you'll meet vendors personally, but rather, a gorgeously curated selection of their goods. On a rainy day, my cousin and I adventured out here and were the only ones there, which was a true treat. This small but mighty "stand" (indoor shop) features everything from woven baskets and bags to wines, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and dry mixes/seasonings/bar items. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many Cleveland vendors like STEM Soaps and Revival Body Care featured all the way out here! The shop has a great atmosphere and its fun to browse all their neatly organized products. If you are visiting Catawba Island, this Farm Stand should totally be on your list. Try to do during yucky weather and you'll get a lot of privacy on the property like we did. We loved peeping the adjoining gardens where they appear to harvest their lavender and other herbs. Ad indisputably joyous place to support local!

Atmosphere good minus lots of bees and birds. An older clientele and food just so so. Salad very…read moremeh. Drinks were ok.