My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a rainy weekday while visiting the island. I would say our…read moreexperience here was a bit underwhelming overall. The place was not busy at all, so we were able to get a table with a great view of the water. We waited a long time before our server came with menus. She was very pleasant when she did come and it seemed like another long wait before we got our sodas. There were five tables with people at them, including ours, and it was just after 1:00 PM. We ordered a blackened chicken sandwich with fries and a smash burger. Both sandwiches were served hot but were kind of bland; nothing really special about them. The fries were perfectly cooked and crispy, the favorite part of my meal. I have no real complaints about this place. Our server was nice but food was just okay and a bit pricey for the simple food we ordered.

Nice location and view of the lake, not so good cocktails. Service is friendly although a tad…read moreinattentive. Chicken sandwich is bland.

We ended up eating here 2 days in a row! I chose this restaurant for our Saturday night dinner…read morebecause the specials on the board out front and the dessert list looked great, and they were. Saturday night was pretty popular and the patio was full, so we sat inside, which is why our photos were rather dark. We started with a round of drinks. I had a glass of rose. Note that the drinks menu is several pages longer than the food menu, with beer, wine, and a variety of specialty and standard cocktails. They also have an espresso bar. It wasn't on the menu, but we ordered the Street Corn dip from the specials board on the sidewalk. We got a nice sized serving, and it was very good. I had the za'atar roast chicken for my entree, and it was delicious! The chicken comes with a lemon yogurt sauce, and Fattoush salad, but the salad was kind of a cross between Fattoush and tabbouleh, with pita chips and a grain base. It was a great combo, and the chicken was very juicy and seasoned nicely. I ended up with a slice of the almond cake, which was moist and had sliced almonds on top. Very much needed after missing out in the ice cream stop this afternoon! One of my friends had a bowl of gumbo and the other one had the taco pie. Since everyone enjoyed their dinner, and we confirmed that the patio was dog friendly, we returned with Miss Pup for brunch. We were able to snag a patio seat with a super friendly server. Miss Pup mostly hung out under the table, but managed to convince some other diners to pet her. We went with some plates for the table - Chicken and Waffle, Chilaquiles, and the special Quiche, which had sundried tomatoes, bacon and feta. All 3 portions were just right for us. The chicken was really moist and the waffle had slightly crispy edges. It came with some fruit and syrup. The quiche slice was generous and it came with a large portion of salad with a fruity vinaigrette. The sundried tomatoes were a really fun addition! I chose the chilaquiles. I'm pretty sure the chips were fried fresh (the ones last night were not), and I liked that it had beans and pico on top! This dish did not contain enchilada sauce, it was more like breakfast nachos, but I really enjoyed it. This place is definitely worth a stop, and the menu stands out from the standard island fish and chips and burgers fare (not that I dislike those things, just something different)!

Grabbed a cortado and a nitro coffee -- bangers all the way. Energizing, smooth, and just what I…read moreneeded. The menu looks awesome and full of promise. The barista making my coffee was a delight -- friendly vibe and a real pro at his craft. Great vibes all around. Will absolutely be back.

Mojito Bay was our very first bar stop on the island. I will say that we were there in late…read moreSeptember, so our experience was much different than it would be in the height of their busy season - it was super quiet on the island and all of the bars we visited were almost completely empty. Honestly it was so nice and relaxing, and I don't think I could handle being at the "Key West of the Midwest" during the summer months! Anyway, Mojito Bay is a cool sandy beach bar with swing seats that specializes in - you guessed it - mojitos. They have a huge menu of different types so I got the "tropical surprise" and Nate got a passionfruit mojito. They load them up with lots of fresh mint and liquor - they were strong and very tasty! The vibe was so beachy and fun, definitely a party spot when it's busier.

Stop 2 on the Put-in-Bay pub crawl. The sand and swings at…read morethe bar were fun but the poor attitudes of the bar staff were not. The drinks were average for paying a premium price. My next visit to the island will not include the Bay. Very disappointed to say the least.

Most of the stars are for the fantastic musicians- sunset duo!! During high season, you can…read moreregularly find live music here. Ambience is also nice- right on the water with a large outdoor patio. But beware of where you sit- if you choose to forgo hosted seating, you are stuck on the patio. It would have been nice to have that made obvious before we all roasted in the sun. Food was fine, nothing to scream or smile about. But really thanks to sunset duo for some gorgeous tunes for a perfect summer evening.

My family and I took a trip to Put In Bay and we came here off a recommendation and it did not…read moredisappoint! The food was delicious and perch I had was very fresh and nicely fried. My family cleaned there plates and there were plenty of people having a great time all around! The vibe is very beachy and matches the vibe of the island. The server was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks! Overall it was great place to stop by on an island trip!

This place is a must for people watching in Put-In-Bay. Sand Bar is a swim up bar out back with…read morecornhole out front in a little sandy area and a full service restaurant as well. It's huge. If you're looking to party in the day time or people watch; the pool was awesome. Grab a lounge chair or jump right into the mess and you're transported to a Jersey Shore-esque atmosphere (but I'm told less Jersey Shore than some of the other swim up bars that Put In Bay offers). When we went on Sunday at 3pm, the party was going full swing and the DJ was great. There was no cover charge on Sunday and my friends reported the drinks as strong and reasonably priced. We stayed there for a few hours, danced in the pool, did plenty of people watching and enjoyed the escape from reality. I'd recommend Sand Bar in Put In Bay if you're looking for the best swim up bar and a fantastic DJ. Don't miss out!

Clean and fun atmosphere. Girl working the bar wasn't very friendly but overall great place.read more

Hmmm.. great decor, and I loved the gold leaf ceiling! But the overall vibe was not great- the…read morecrowd clearly had a few libations before coming in, and they were certainly not "speaking easy". Drinks were also average. Located behind the roundhouse.

Great ambiance, unique drinks, easy snacks to nibble on, friendly servers, a great little spot!read more

Great service. No issue with four separate checks at one group table. Typical bar food. Sat outside…read moreon the patio. Very casual and comfortable.

Nice portions This…read moreis like two restaurants in one. You have the bar side with inside seating plus a large outdoor covered seating area. We decided to sit outside. The menu has a lot to offer. Prices are what your would expect on the island. We ordered a quesadilla for our kids to share. To add anything other than cheese it costs to add. The kids said it was good and happily ate it. My husband had the brunch burger which was a huge meal. I tried the perch po boy that was large as well. Overall food was good.

We went here for a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party before a night out. We were looking…read morefor good cocktails and a good, hearty dinner - that is exactly what we found here at The Boardwalk! We all ordered cocktails that came with quick service and were delicious! My friend tried the Crab Cake Sandwich and loved every bit of it. I ordered the Simple Cheeseburger, and although it was a typical cheeseburger (with added bacon), it was cooked perfectly and was as juicy as a cheeseburger could get! The fries on the side were great too. We left there being very happy with our choice. This is a great spot on the Boardwalk if you ever visit Put-in-Bay!!!

We visited this place on a Saturday for lunch. There was golf cart parking out front and it was…read morewithin walking distance of many other stores and bar since it's in the downtown part of the island. When we walked in we were a bit confused as there were multiple bars and food areas. The bathrooms were on the walkway leading to the restaurant. They were small and pretty filthy. One toilet one broken and filled with waste, and the other had toilet paper all over the stall. We were visiting with our dog and discovered, after walking upstairs, that dogs are not allowed on the upper deck. They are allowed on the lower and back portions of the area. We ended up at the seafood bar on the main level. Being from Maryland we're use to seafood with a lot more flavor and seasoning to it. This was very expensive for bland seafood. We also ordered a frozen lobster bisque to-go. (The plastic containers were flimsy and didn't make it back to the mainland before it cracked down the whole side.) If we go to the island again this will be a spot to skip.

This was our last stop on the island. Loved our bartenders - they were super friendly and chatted…read morewith us about the island and its inhabitants. We were there in late September so it was super quiet. I loved the big "pay it forward" board where you can pay for a drink for someone and they can claim in later (within one year). We just got drinks, but the food menu looked really tasty. Nate got the hot honey Manhattan, which was very good! We loved the kick from the hot honey. I got a 1oz pour of Blanton's which was very reasonably priced. They have a pretty extensive bourbon menu for a sports bar. Lots of sports team memorabilia, would be a fun place to watch a game.

I went with a large party and we were split into two tables. The Bloody Mary was excellent. The…read moretacos not so much.... They were tiny, expensive, and unimpressive. The shrimp taco had 3 little shrimp and was nothing special, the pork belly taco was spicy and lacked any sort of texture. The hand cut fries made up for the taco disappointment.

Best fried pickle chips! The restaurant could use some…read morecleaning and maybe a few more employees but the food was yummy.

Wow, "half" an order of tower nachos, added Chicken, really??! $18 and a can of Cambell's Soup has…read moremore chicken in it. Like 4 tiny jalapeño, maybe 5 tiny cubes of chicken. Lots of corn kind of, if that's what Mexican nachos are now. We travel the world and this was disrespectful to call it anything but a little snack. Service was fine. Haven't. been here for a while even though we have a place nearby. I'll cook my own $18 filet instead.