We went here for a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party before a night out. We were looking for 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!!! read more

The Boardwalk - Simple Cheeseburger (added bacon) - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

We visited this place on a Saturday for lunch. There was golf cart parking out front and it was within 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. read more

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Fantastic and lovely atmosphere with great waterfront views! Full bar with some fun beachy drinks and whatever else one might like! Lots of seating both inside and outside. The service was top notch at each visit! They know how to handle crowds. The food, some entrees were really good, some were closer to average. The lobster bisque does it for me! People loved the lobster, fish and the filet. Great place to hang out in Put-in-bay! read more

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My visit, which occurred on left me with considerable concerns that I believe warrant your attention, particularly given the prominent lakeside location and the establishment's name, The Boardwalk upper deck which naturally sets a certain expectation for quality and ambiance. Upon arrival, the multi level dining arrangement and the distinction between the main dining area and the downstairs shacks felt somewhat disjointed and could be perceived as confusing for new patrons. Regrettably, the culinary experience did not meet the expectations set by your location and reputation. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese I ordered this dish expecting a substantial lobster component, as the name implies. However, I found no discernible lobster in the dish. Instead, it was garnished with three small shrimp. This felt like a significant misrepresentation. Furthermore, while the plate appeared to hold a generous portion, it was deceptively designed, containing only a shallow layer of pasta and sauce. This left me feeling that the dish offered poor value for its price point. The fried shrimp was rather unremarkable. While acceptable, it lacked any distinguishing characteristics that would set it apart from offerings at more casual chain restaurants. The lobster roll was notably overpriced for its quality and flavor profile. I have experienced superior versions at more modest local establishments, such as Dockside Cafe in Sandusky, which offers a more compelling taste and value proposition. Beyond the food, the service also fell short of expectations. Our server was present only to take our order and deliver the bill. There were no subsequent check ins to inquire about our satisfaction with the meal, nor were we offered refills on our beverages, which led to a feeling of being neglected throughout our dining experience. the overall state of the premises seemed to be in need of attention. The interior appeared dated and exhibited areas that suggested a requirement for more rigorous and deep cleaning, impacting the overall dining atmosphere. My visit was unfortunately a very disappointing one. I had hoped for a premium experience commensurate with the setting and branding, but instead encountered issues with misleading menu descriptions, underwhelming food quality, substandard service, and a lack of general upkeep. I hope this candid feedback can contribute to improvements in these areas. read more

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Had lunch here with my husband. We always say we are going to try something new on the menu, but always end up with the lobster bisque because it is GREAT! Nice chunks of lobster in a creamy soup. Best value on the menu. Second floor dining area has wonderful views of the harbor. Service was quick and pleasant. Restrooms were very clean. read more

I've never given a 1 star rating, but I had to because the server for our table incorrectly charged my credit card with a wrong tip amount, and I called the manager to rectify this, and never heard back. read more

The Boardwalk - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

Parking was available. . The view we had was really nice overlooking tbe water. we sat inside right by the window. Food was delicious. I had the perch sandwich with sweet potato fries and tasted the walleye sandwich. both were nice and hot upon delivery to our table. I am not sure what the sauce was that came with the fries. It wasn't that great bland and tatsed like sour cream. My frozen mango Margarita was pretty good and tasted strong. The vibe was fun and summery. The restaurant's nautical ambiance fit right in with the island vibe in Put in Bay. Great place to sit and chill and have a nice meal! read more

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I've been here before and getting Lobster Bisque here is a must when I come to the island, and if you have not gotten lobster bisque at the boardwalks while enjoying great vibes and even better views you are missing out. The service is amazing and I always have a good time when I'm here! read more

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The food was so delicious! The server was friendly and attentive to our needs. The bathroom was clean and had cute signs above the door saying LobSIR, and LobsHER. We ordered the mushroom salad, salmon blt, western burger, and lobster roll sandwich. I personally tried three out of the four items and they were so good. My favorite was the lobster roll, it was portioned well, and you could taste the butter drizzle and the bisque was the perfect topper. I would gladly eat her again! Thank you for an amazing meal! read more

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The place has great views of the lake and the New England lobster roll was nice. It just felt rushed and a bit too touristy for our liking. read more

The Boardwalk - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

At PIB for the day, chose Book's Seafood for lunch. 2 lobster bisque in bread bowls 2 salads and 2 drinks were $77! The bisque was undeniably good but I wished the bread bowl was scooped out a little more to get more for the price. What spilled over on the plate soaked into the disposable plate. And yes I expect seafood to be expensive, but for the price I paid I should have had a whole lobster! read more

The lobster bisque is the best I've ever had in the world! Ambiance is splendid with beautiful views especially from upper deck look over the bay of boats. Prices have went up over the years, just like everything else. They offer just a bowl or served in a sourdough bowl. Unless you like a lot of bread, the regular bowl is better. read more

We heard that the lobster bisque at The Boardwalk was the best thing to eat on Put-in-Bay so we had to check it out. We were kind of confused when we initially got there, since it seemed like there was a bunch of different restaurants in the building. Only the upper deck, which is the full service sit down area, was open, so we headed up the stairs. We only learned later that the main deck, which was closed, was a more informal fast-casual restaurant. Apparently both areas serve mostly the same food at the same prices. Since it was pretty late in the season, the restaurant was pretty empty. We got seated quickly and ordered two of their famous dishes: Lobster Bisque in Bread Bowl ($18) - I wish I could say I loved this. The bread bowl was clearly commercially purchased, which is fine, but they didn't toast or warm it up at all. It didn't help that the bisque inside was also lukewarm. I was expecting the bisque to be hot at least. This led to a slightly unappealing congealed cream texture. As for the bisque itself, there were a decent number of lobster shreds with the appropriate flavor (and some shell pieces in the soup too...), but the rest of the bisque was lacking flavor. It had a distinct lack of aromatics or spices. Other than the lobster, the rest basically just tasted like cream. I had to add some black pepper to help it out. Honestly it was a little disappointing. I also wish they had carved out more of the bread since there wasn't a lot of soup inside. Lobster poutine ($25.75) - The fries were crisp, but again the whole dish was lukewarm in temperature. Very odd. The fries seemed to be commercial frozen fries which were seasoned rather unevenly. This made some bites super salty, taking away from the dish. It already had enough going on with the cheese curds and bisque on top. I liked the construction of the dish: they alternated layering fries, bisque, and cheese curds, and then repeated the layers. That allowed the bisque to more evenly distribute throughout the dish and thus managed to not leave any unadorned fries at the bottom. Unfortunately, the curds weren't fresh (not unexpected), and a good portion of them were not melted given how lukewarm the bisque was. There were some chives sprinkled on top as garnish. Note: this dish is very big. We thought it would be half as large as it actually was. As a side note, their brand of "hot" sauce was not spicy at all. The ingredients only listed red bell pepper, which has zero spiciness in it. The only spice seemed to come from black pepper. Add it if you want sweet and sour notes in your food. Also, they serve their drinks in disposable plastic cups. Very cheap and jarring for a sit down, more upscale venue. I personally wouldn't go to the Boardwalk again, but I guess it was nice to try. read more

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We stopped in this weekend and I had to get the lobster bisque, which they are known for. It didn't disappoint. It has lobster meat in it and the service was great! The view was excellent too! read more

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The servers are amazing here. We had Blake, he was super knowledgeable with where to visit on the island. The food here is a must try! There is enough vegan options to be filling for lunch. You can modify the salads and the black bean burger is vegan! Make sure to sit outside or by a window to get a great view of the lake. read more

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So good!!! Try this place, very nice view, ANYWHERE you sit. The place is nice and clean, and the service is spot-on too! Delicious food, large portions. One thing to keep in mind is the portions of food. I could have taken some food with us, but since it was a day-trip, we had no way of transporting any of that with us. I would think about sharing portions, especially if you're just there for the day. Overall, a must-try when you're in Put-in-Bay! read more

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By far the best restaurant we ate at during our vacation! The best view, food and service. I ordered the spicy fried chicken sandwich and it was fantastic. Literally the best that I've had. Also I should mention the summer shore strawberry lemonade was quite refreshing. They had a great drink selection. I highly recommend this place. read more

The Boardwalk - Summer shore strawberry lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

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Visiting the island with friends, we decided we had to go here. The ambiance of the upper deck was great. You had a good view of the bay while you ate. Our server was good. No complaints there. I got the upper deck burger which included bacon and fried egg. Gotta try the namesake, right? I requested my egg over easy and got over medium. The grill marks on the burger were a little much for me. Probably too high of temperature for too long. Otherwise it was good. The fries were to die for! Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and the seasoning really did it. My friend didn't realize coleslaw came with her meal so she gave it it me. It was good, but I personally felt it should've been sweeter. I would recommend trying this place out. I want to visit again sometime, and explore the menu more. read more

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Best spot on the island for food and views. Be sure to get the lobster roll and your choice of burger. Flavors on these are amazing, especially the Cajun Remoulade. We loved dipping our fries in this sauce too, so ask for a side of it! read more

The Boardwalk - Cajun burger with a side of house chips, Boardwalk Lobster Roll with a side of French fries - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

Love this restaurant. Food every time has been on point . I always have to get the blackened grouper sandwich . Friends tried the lobster ravioli and shrimp queso dip and they moved both . Great location with lots of seating facing the bay - we eat here every time we visit the island read more

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This was one of our stops on our first girlfriend trips. The lobster bisque was amazing . My girlfriends had a lobster roll loved it . The other one had the fries with the lobster and cheese curds on top of them loved it . They enjoyed their meal and drinks . We loved the lobster bisque so much we purchased some on crazy thing they had no bags to put our frozen lobster bisque in. The food was delicious so we would return again. But for your consumers who love your lobster bisque invest on getting some bags for your take home orders. At $20 a container I'm sure that should not be a problem. We purchased 3 containers . read more

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The view is great and the service was outstanding but I thought the food was just okay. I got a perch sandwich and it came with chips but I upgraded to french fries. The perch were small and not that tasty. They gave me a huge order of the fries which were seasoned and not bad. My friend got the lobster roll sandwich and it came with chips. He said it the sandwich was good but not great. read more

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Food was good, not much chicken on the menu. Servers kinda tricked us, we ordered a pitcher and were surprised by how much it costs. (66.50) definitely our mistake, but wished menu had price listed. Fish and burgers were excellent. The view was great, plenty to look at. read more

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We come here when visiting friends In the area. Good for a group dinner meeting. Super casual elevated diner food. The Perch is a good choice along with lobster roll and the salads are good. Good atmosphere for families read more

Excellent views and the lobster bisque is a must when you visit PIB The Upper Deck bar staff are excellent read more

The Boardwalk - Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

We had the lobster roll! Very generous lobster claw meat on a buttered toasted roll! Best I've had outside Maine but a bit pricey! Our waiter, Abraham, was especially attentive and provided excellent service. Nautical themed inside with beautiful views of the lake and harbor. Worth a stop. read more

A nice layout. This is a very spacious restaurant/bar with a great layout. I enjoyed the view and I liked the seating it was comfortable. The bartenders were a bit busy when we arrived but they stayed on it with the drinks. They had a lot of great options that were different wnough to please everyone. I opted to wait until we were inside to pick a drink. We chose to stay inside for dinner and avoid the mayflies. I decided to get crazy and ordered the shrimp alfredo and the mango breeze martini. The martini was wonderful. I definitely enjoyed it. My dinner was OK. I knew the shrimp was frozen because it smelled fishy and the tails still had bits of ice on the end when I removed the shell. It was a let down for sure. The pasta was good. I knew the sauce wasn't freshly made either. For the price point, I expected bit more in the realm of flavor and precision. I definitely wouldn't order that ahat again. For my second drink I asked our waitress to pick something that she enjoyed and I'd give it a try. She picked a drink called a Dreamsicle It was delicious!! She definitely picked a great one for me. I should have gotten a bother one lol!! Overall everyone seemed to be ok with dinner. We all agreed that it was just ok. The food was hot and came quickly but it all seemed to be average. No real flavor or seasoning. Nothing really spoke to anyone with the exception of the key lime pie. Apparently it wad great and the whipped topping on it was delicious. It looked good. Our waitress was wonderdul and attentive. I'm glad we went. read more

I got off the boat and headed straight to the Boardwalk. I love the lower deck, it's so much better, and at a fair price. I got the lobster bisque in the sourdough bread bowl first, it wasn't as good as I remembered, but still the best bisque I've ever had. The ambience is awesome. I love sitting next to the water watching the boats come in. Can not beat sitting by the water. The staff is very friendly and offer suggestions. Before I left I had to get one more time. This time I just got the bowl, wow the best. It was a better price and it just was amazing. It may have been the it was a little chilly out that made it better. No it's just the best lobster bisque ever. Great job. read more

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Never disappoints! While Put in Bay has several restaurants, I always default to the Boardwalk. For me you simply can't beat the view, the more mellow ambiance and the simply, straight forward experience. When visiting Put in Bay I'm not looking for a full service meal, I am excited to hop around so I love popping into the Boardwalk where I'm always treated with a smile and the efficient transaction. While the meals are always fresh, huge and perfectly flavored please know this is not by any means an inexpensive option. I ordered the Shrimp platter while my husband got the Walleye platter and we both had water but seriously $63 for a walk up counter meal is a bit much tbh read more

The Boardwalk - Shrimp Platter - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

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Our service was decent, the views from the restaurant were beautiful, and the food was delicious! The lobster bisque was probably the best I have ever had in my life - so thick and creamy with so many lobster chunks! The fried shrimp basket was good, I wish I would have gotten something else though. Some of the other items on the menu were just too pricey - but I would have definitely tried them. Definitely would return for the lobster bisque! read more

The Boardwalk - Fried shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

Awesome place to start in Put in Bay. The lobster bisque is loaded with large chunks of lobster meat. I recommend grabbing a seat outside and enjoying the view of the water and sipping on some drinks. read more

The Boardwalk - Alaskan Crab Dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

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Over rated and over priced. Food was nothing special. We were seated at a high top table as regular tables are for large parties. There were three stools pushed right together that made it difficult to get in and out. They were made of the heaviest metal and made it very hard to move them. read more

The 29.99 lobster sandwich, which is supposed to be an island favorite, go down in history. Was the worst, hardly any lobster, completely flavorless and the biggest waste of money. Staff friendly as ever. Atmosphere the best. Food the worst!! read more

They make an incredible espresso martini! Food is good and at sundown they lower their flag and play the national anthem. read more

The Boardwalk - a cocktail in a martini glass - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

The lobster bisque I had the pleasure of eating this past weekend was absolutely and unequivocally the best lobster bisque I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. This is coming from an avid lobster bisque enthusiast. If you ever have the chance to stop by the Boardwalk make sure you get your hands on some! read more

Love this place HI RITA!!! She is the bomb, runs the dock bar and a big part of the whole thing here! GET THE BISQUE. lobsters are good too. Lobster roll is great. Geraldo was here on his boat. They have a lot of nice gals from Eastern Europe like everyone else here on the J-1 visa program. Working those lobsters, this really is a great place to get a lobster. I've had the crab legs too. Lobster bisque is really something it's kind of a big deal. The Boardwalk downstairs is our reg haunt. Upstairs is the upper deck. Regulars down here say it's too fancy up there ha. Pretty nice anyway. read more

The Boardwalk - trying to get the monument & the bisque in the photo but it's too back lit o well - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

If you are looking for great food, good service, and a beautiful view this is your spot. My husband and I visited for lunch and it was definitely a great choice! We love seafood and the salmon entree (his), salmon sandwich and sandwich bisque (mine) were delicious! We will definitely be visiting the area and The Boardwalk again next season! read more

Had to stop by and try the food after all the great reviews. The service was OK. It wasn't very busy but the feel was definitely not super welcoming. The lobster bisque was out of this world probably one of the best I've ever had the flavors were spot on lots of meat absolutely perfect. And priced right. Lobster roll on the other hand was definitely not the best and way overpriced. $36 for a roll definitely not worth it. Expect to pay. Lobster bisque lobster roll a water and one drink the tab was $68. I don't have a problem Paying premium for great food but I would say for a lunch this is definitely a little toooo much. Overall experience was good. Definitely will go back and try the downstairs with all the fish options at a quarter of the price. read more

The Boardwalk - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio

An all around great place for lunch, while visiting Put In Bay. We were trying to choose between one of the restaurant at The Boardwalk or elsewhere. Choosing The Boardwalk was the right choice. Several restaurants are located on The Boardwalk. We chose The Upper Deck. Sitting outside, we truly felt as though we were having lunch in a seaside village. We had a spectacular view of the harbor. All that was missing was the smell of salt in the air. Decor inside highlights various aspects of The Great Lakes. Food is a mix of seafood and American favorites. Portions are generous. I ordered the Lake Erie Perch sandwich. Onion rings were substituted for chips. Fish is hand breaded. Fish was moist and flaky. Onion rings had a light and crunch outer coating. My children all ordered the children's cheeseburger and fries. They asked for it to include produce. Produce was fresh. They all said the bugers were fantastic. Children's meals are served on a frisbee that the children get to keep! They loved that they then got to play frisbee at our campsite. Loads of drink options too. Make sure to ask about their drink of the month. Service is just attentive enough. The atmosphere is somewhat laid back. Our server's smile could be seen through her mask. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing is required while in the restaurant. Masks may be removed while sitting at your table. No standing and hanging around is permitted in the dining areas. This is to help promote social distancing. Walkways are not quite wide enough to truly social distance. People passing by tables are not 6 feet away. Visiting during non peak times helps somewhat. read more

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Dined at the Upper Deck, since "The Boardwalk" is really a collection of multiple places. I thought the dining experience at The Upper Deck was spectacular. First of all, the place is beautiful and has gorgeous views inside and out. Our server was super nice too and anticipated our needs perfectly. For dinner, I had the Alfredo with lobster, crab and shrimp and while $27 was a hefty price tag for it, it was perfect and I didn't feel the need to order an appetizer, despite how badly I wanted the lobster poutine with crab bisque over the top of it =(. I had to keep myself in check for that one. My wife had the raw tuna dish and it looked and tasted pretty good too. Overall, I'd recommend this place for a nice dinner in Put In Bay! read more

The Boardwalk - Alfredo with all lobster crab and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Put In Bay, Ohio