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.

Phenomenal Food and Service!Berardi's Family Kitchen never disappoints! We ordered a mix of…read moreburgers, wraps, the Philly cheesesteak, and the Turkey BLT, and everything was absolutely delicious.The staff here is absolutely wonderful--incredibly friendly and provided great service from start to finish. On top of that, the restaurant is very clean and the prices are fantastic for the quality and portions you get.The drinks were amazing as well! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

Went here after church and before heading back to cedar point. The staff were friendly and seemed…read moreto truly care about the food they were making. I tried the breakfast Po Boy and it was delicious, reminded me of a Ronto Wrap from Disney World. My dad and girlfriend also had delicious food. Would definitely return and I absolutely recommend checking this place out and supporting the people that run it.

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.

Stopped by for a bite to eat after leaving the park and it was WONDERFUL. The bloody mary, whiskey…read moreburger and of course wings, All delicious. Amanda took care of us and was very attentive. Love this stop. THANKS AMANDA!!! YOU ROCK!!

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

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

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!

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.

Service is great. All the food is great. Great ambiance. Outside seating with a water view. A…read moreparty room upstairs if you have an occasion for a party.

We sat at a table outside and watched the last hour of the Ironman race. Barra was perfectly…read morepositioned right next to the finish line. The staff were super friendly and even brought out a bowl of water for our dog! The guacamole was homemade and fantastic. I might skip the queso next time and just go for the chips and guac. I also had the firecracker shrimp taco. The shrimp were superb!

This place hit the spot today. I think we ate here last year for the Halloween special menu and did…read morenot love, but this year, love! The lines were long which I believe kept the fresh food coming in hot. We got seven Halloween special wings. They were so sticky, hot, and delicious. I loved the combo of a dry rub with a sticky sauce. They were decent size and I wish I could get these back at home. The waffle fries were pretty good today and the corn bread was amazing. I think it was dry last time, but this time so cakey and moist. If the food continues to be this good I would come back. It is a favorite of both the kids, who also came here and ate the wings today.

Backbeat Que BBQ has a good variety of smoked meats and classic sides. From sliced steak,…read morerotisserie chicken, breaded tenders, to sides like cornbread, mac & cheese, seasoned fries, veggies, etc. There was a lot to choose from but overall quality was okay. The chicken was a bit tougher to cut into, mac and cheese was dry, and seating was limited. This was a dining spot that sounded ideal but simply fell short.