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

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.

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.

I went here for lunch with a friend and her family while visiting. The food was excellent! I…read moreordered the buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and jalapeño cream corn. I also got a slice of banana cream pie to go! Our waitress Miranda was so attentive and sweet. We never had to wait for anything as she was prompt and kept us informed on the status of our meals. The inside of the restaurant gives a hometown cafeteria/home cooked meal type of place. The place was clean so were the bathrooms. I can't wait to go back!

I stopped at Thirsty Pony in Sandusky over winter break with my daughter and nephew, and overall it…read morewas such a fun experience for the kids. The atmosphere was lively and family-friendly, and they had a blast while we were there. It's definitely a spot that keeps kids entertained and makes it a little easier to relax as a parent. What truly stood out was the staff's integrity and kindness. I accidentally left my credit card there, and not only did they go out of their way to mail it back to me, they included a cute little Thirsty Pony drink coozie in the envelope. That was such an unexpected and thoughtful touch. Customer service like that really matters. The atmosphere and the way they handled my mistake absolutely left a positive impression. Thank you to the team for going above and beyond -- that kindness did not go unnoticed!

6/26/2026 Was shown to our seats by a "hostess" who acted…read morelike we had interrupted her cell phone activity; needs some customer service training. If she had been working for me that would have been her last day. We ended up getting seated; in what I'll call the "new section" . Music was way to loud. Couldn't hardly carry on a conversation. Perch was good. Onion rings were good. Ordered coleslaw instead of pasta salad. Got pasta salad anyway; which was too salty to eat. Changed it for the coleslaw; which I had ordered in the first place. Waitress was crazy busy but took good care of us.

Tyler stepped up to the plate for excellent service!! Great perch dinner and Roman burger. He made…read moreus feel right at home. You're hired, sir!

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

I've been here many times now and it's amazing!!! Everything I've order was perfect and my…read morefavorites are the wave burger and the peach hibiscus salad. I also went to breakfast here for the first time and the parfait was beautiful and delicious! The view is GORGEOUS and the atmosphere is so fun and beachy. I love the new outdoor area they added across the street with an amazing picture spot and view. It's a little pricey but worth it and I will be coming here every time I vacation up here!

Awesome summer dining facility, 3/4 open air, patio and lake views. Big bar with many seats. Menu…read moreis a bit small, but smash burger was good, waygu roast beef was iffy, very dry. Disappointed with bar service, bartender was disengaged, charge $19 for a bombay sapphire martini (retail that bottle is $24) highest upcharge I've seen. We bought at least 5 drinks, but only time I ever got a water glass fill without ice (see pic attached)

I had a great dining experience tonight at Danny Boys. The…read morechicken Parm was delicious and flavorful. Babs was very polite and knowledgeable I will be back so

Mozzarella sticks were just what we needed. They were delicious. Not the biggest cheese pull BUT…read morethe flavor and crunch is there. My daughter's kids pizza was great. Kid approved. Now, the crispy chicken alfredo.... I'd pass on this. The Alfredo taste was very bland. Lots of butter taste. Needed way more parm. The crispy chicken was dry and chewy. Other than that... cute restaurant and the staff were kind and friendly.

This place is awesome and will fill you up at the right price…read more Very accommodating to larger groups like baseball teams. TVs everywhere with games on them. Food is just massive and completely off of the hook. I got the combo and went with the brisket and the rib tips. Yeah, I'm assuming I that I don't know what rib tips are. I thought I was getting the equivalent to burnt ends. No, I got two stacks of ribs. I couldn't get through the top stack. Then add a loaded baked potato, Mac n cheese with jalapeños and a corn muffin. Needless to say, there was no dessert. This is a must on your list for dinner if you're in the area!

Burnt Ends 3/10 These were NOT burnt ends. They were just…read moremeat chunks, and they weren't even burnt. They were not vey tender either. Que Combo - 1 meat - Texas Beef Brisket 6/10 Didn't really taste like low and slow smoked bbq, could have been more tender and also there was no fat. - Sweet Corn (on the cob) 6/10 Wasn't sweet, and was overcooked so the corn was a little mushy. - Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes 6/10 Decent. Not really garlicky though. - Cornbread muffin 8/10 Actually pretty good, and I don't like cornbread. The muffin top was the best part, had a few crispy parts to it. Chicken quarter Actually good and juicy. Baked potato Huuuge potato.