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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!

The place was very very cool. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. The waitress / bar…read moretender was extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely a 10 out of a 10

Full bar

Barbacoa birria tacos

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We came for the Taco's should have stayed for the cocktails.

Shore House Tavern

4.5(151 reviews)

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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.

Interior bar area

Perch basket

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OH Taco

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Listened to the karaoke from our rental the night before so had to try it. The tacos and queso were…read moregreat!! Worth the visit.

Unfortunately, not the best experience. The menu looked really promising, but the service was…read moredisorganized and inattentive from the start. It took quite a while before anyone came over to take our drink order, and I eventually had to ask if we could put in our food order. Three of our four main dishes came out together, while the fourth person in our group was left sitting without her meal for another 10-15 minutes. Then, somehow, our appetizer--chips and dip--came out another 10 minutes after that, when most of us were already finished eating. To make things even more confusing, there were only two parties in the restaurant, yet several of our dishes were initially brought to the other table. Meanwhile, our drinks sat empty while three staff members were behind the bar talking, and no one seemed to notice or check in. The whole experience just felt very uncoordinated. Food coming out in the wrong order, meals going to the wrong table, long waits, and empty drinks would be frustrating in a packed restaurant, but it was especially surprising considering how few customers were there. The menu has a lot of potential, but unfortunately the service really took away from the experience.

Thanksgiving with friends and family

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View from our table looking outside.

Casa Real

4.0(188 reviews)

2.8 mi

The food here was great, I ordered a Piña Valiente, I believe that's what it was called. It was so…read moregood and tasty, it was a pineapple filled with beef, chicken, and shrimp with pinnacle chucks. The flavors came together nicely. The restraint had good vibes that you want from a Mexican restaurant, the waitress was nice and spoke Spanish. I highly recommend eating here and they also had good Queso.

The staff was really attentive. The inside decor was clean and nicely decorated. Our food was…read moreamazing. Would definitely recommend to others. We will be back again!

Dining Room

Chips And Queso Blanco.

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Nachos

4.0(111 reviews)

2.0 mi

This is definitely the best Mexican restaurant around. It is truly authentic and has a very large…read moremenu to choose from. I really like the nacho dips. Queso dip and bean dip are the best. My favorite orders are nachos suprema, steak a la mexicana and molcajetes. Quesadillas are very good as well. The salsa is not spicy by default but you can request spicy salsa if your able to handle it. They have delicious jarritos if you like great tasting pop, and sometimes horchatta upon request. Those are my favorites for drinks. The servers are super nice. They give great service. If you are visiting cedar point and love Mexican food, make sure you do not leave Sandusky without visiting this place.

Close to Cedar Point and it appears to be authentic Mexican, but my friend got a burrito and said…read moreit rated as maybe a 2-1/2 star. I got bean dip that was pretty good, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Burrito A la Carte

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Berardi's Family Kitchen

4.5(450 reviews)

1.7 mi

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!

Desserts

Philly cheesesteak and fries

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Main Street Tavern

4.6(87 reviews)

9.5 mi

The atmosphere is great...steady bar hum with many families enjoying a meal out...typical bar…read morefood....service is awesome...quick and attentive...portions and prices decent ....

If you're craving a juicy burger and/or tasty wings while in Sandusky, Main Street Tavern…read moredefinitely has to be on your list. We came during peak dinner hours and waited ~20 minutes for a table, which wasn't bad. The place isn't too large, and given how good the food is, I can see why there could be a wait. We decided on the jalapeno poppers (June special), onion rings, lemon pepper wings, and two burgers with fries (BBQ ranch jalapeno burger - June special, Hot N' Spicy burger) all to share. Plenty of food for 2 adults and 2 kids to share! We all agreed everything was delicious. The poppers come out super hot, so definitely wait a little to bite into them. Onion rings perfectly cooked and crispy. Wings were plump and had good lemon flavor to them. Both burgers were juicy, but of the two enjoyed the Hot N' Spicy more. Service is friendly and attentive. Parking is available in a small lot directly next to the restaurant or along the street.

Look at this burger!

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Classic pretzel bites

JJ’s Table and Bar

4.3(120 reviews)

6.7 mi

Amazing food, amazing service, overall good vibe too! I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone near…read moreSandusky.

Impressive menu that delivers a cut above in an unassuming atmosphere but with an attention to…read moredetail in the food, drink, and hospitality that was immediately noticed and appreciated. After visiting the area for many summers we finally tried this place on a Thursday night as their kitchen was open til a decent hour. We were immediately impressed with the complimentary chips and amazing salads trio that was both fresh and oh so good. I was not familiar with fried salmon( I always enjoy it grilled, broiled, or baked) so I tried the taco featuring three delicately fried pieces topped with pickled onions and a medley of fresh veggies. I swapped my mixed fries for the street corn which did not disappoint but after sampling my husband's mixed fries I realized I made the wrong choice as the mixed fries are out of this world. Similarly, the birria tacos are juicy perfection that I now see why are the popular choice on the menu. Get them. You won't regret it. A seasonal peach margarita also blew my doors off as it was made with fresh and real ingredients - no prep made syrups here. The beautifully preserved lime and peach and choice of rim only added to the wow factor. We left full, feeling pampered and impressed. Can't wait to return next time we're in the Lakeside vicinity!

House smoked Manhattan in progress

WALLEYE FILLET pepita and guajillo coated, lemon caper buerre blanc sauce with brussels and vegetable rice.

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Their selection

Casa Las Palmas

3.8(154 reviews)

8.1 mi

do not sleep on this place. this place was absolutely the best. Mexican Ohio. we really enjoyed…read moreourselves. I think there's one other place that's by wapakoneta that holds a candle to this place because they have this amazing white cheddar queso dipping sauce. but this place I mean you can't go wrong. I had this volcano with shrimps and chicken and steak. it was so good and there was so much food. pretty sure I was eating it for like the next week straight. obviously not the shrimp cuz that would be gross but otherwise super great and then my boyfriend had the the Iberia tacos. they're okay. everybody seemed to really like them there, but we're very particular about our quesadilla tacos. so I would say try the fajitas instead of the quesadilla tacos. the chips were warm. the queso was good. we will be back when we're in the hood.

It was late but this place welcomed us like they just opened! How can you go wrong with Mexican…read morefood on a freezing night!! They even played Spanish music! Authentic Mexican, coming from visitors who live in Fort Worth!!

This was their version of Miami vice and I had to say it was really good

Volcano of dreams

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Great food and service! Casa Las Palmas Fajita

Sandusky Bay Pancake House

4.4(341 reviews)

4.2 mi

Must-stop for any trip to Sandusky. My group ordered the Chicken & Waffles, Buckeye Pancakes, and…read morePerch & Eggs. Every one of us were so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was (based on experiences at other establishments during our trip). Our waitress & the staff overall were very friendly & inviting! Also, the establishment is decorated sooo cute it's like a cozy farmhouse. I also loved the bakery style front & wanted to grab something to go, but I was just so full! I wish I could ship food from this restaurant to my home 2,000 miles away- it's THAT good. Highly recommend!

Food is great! Cute atmosphere. But for the love of everything, can people who are employed here…read moresmile? My goodness every single hostess and anyone clearing the tables just look miserable. Even my elementary school aged kiddo commented that everyone who works here is sad. Pancakes are good! Not a fan of the coffee, it was almost $7 for a pot that I had no hope of ever finishing. But kids meals are great.

Inside shot On the left is a list of locals they work with

French Toast

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Strawberry lemonade mimosa

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Scott F.

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Splendid! After a long day at Cedar Point this was an amazing decision for ending the day. My boys had the burgers and my wife had the Walleye Tacos I had the Chicken Tacos. Everyone was impressed and satisfied with there dinners. The only draw back was that we wanted to stay and hang out all night. BTW- full bar and a huge assortment of craft bottle beers. read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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My FAVORITE restaurant in Sandusky! Right on the water, great meal yet casual. Come at 8:30 and watch the sunset at 9. Very reasonably priced, and Great Lakes on tap. I go almost once a week and get the walleye tacos every single time and if they don't have that I also love the steak tacos. The nuts and berries salad is great too! read more

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Good food. Nice people. Cool place. Highly recommended read more

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