This was not my first place I wanted to eat, but my child wanted to get the limited Halloween item,…read moreso we ended up here instead. She got the candy apple pulled pork, which she really enjoyed. It was good, it did have a fun candy apple taste, so she was happy. As for myself, I got the brisket, which was a tiny potion and very fatty. I also had the mac and cheese, which was super cold and very mediocre. The corn bread was fine. The prices were super high for a tiny amount of food. The chicken tenders where actually the best thing here, so crunchy and a nice flavor, which I had chosen that instead. The other star of the show was the honey mustard, which was just from a huge vat, some name brand, not sure, but apparently did not need refrigeration? Still, the brisket was very tasty with it. Would I be back, probably not for myself, but my child would return. I would like to try other places.

Wow, this was the most highly rated place here per boards. Schlep of a line, dirty tables, service…read morewithout a smile. I got the mac and brisket - machine and cheese was watery with little no cheese taste, brisket was pure gristle- thanks chicken who seems to purposely grab the super gross ones! I couldn't stomach going to most food places at this park. We are spoiled since Knoebels.

The Brick Oven Bistro is a local, family-owned restaurant specializing in making fresh brick oven…read morepizzas, calzones, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and more. The service was fabulous, second to none. ( my apologies to our pretty and talented server with the Japanese name that I can't remember) she definitely went over and above to make everything special even when my 91 year old friend under tipped her. In this casual ambiance setting by the fireside Rick had the delicious roast beef sandwich, I had a calzone and my friend had a personal pizza. All were exceptional. They also have an amazing, locally sourced gluten-free pizza crust--and other GF options available.

Have to have a Brick Oven Bistro pizza every time we are in or near Sandusky! Best service, food,…read moredrafts, and drinks in the area. The service is very family friendly-owned style, and the staff love working here-great indication of a top restaurant.

Lots of good food, awesome menu, good service, even when…read morecrowded Fun to sit outside on their patio, in summer

We went here after reading glowing reviews and it did not live up to expectations. The food was not…read moregood and the service was barely passable. It had a nice atmosphere and the staff was friendly, but slow. My brisket Mac and cheese tasted like microwave chili Mac. It is clear they are just heating up frozen premade food. Do not go here if you want a good meal.

J Bistro never disappoints! The food, service and atmosphere are the best in Sandusky. We'll…read more be back again soon!

Amazing service + food A 'win-win'…read moreA great menu + drink selection Ambience Nice outdoor vibe with music

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.

Great service - Alexa was great. They have a nice menu. I got 2 hot dogs and fries. Not a fan of…read morethe Clevelander , but that's just me, i don't really like chili dogs but i gave it a shot. The manhattan was really good though. I'd probably get the hot dogs fried next time instead of boiled because the buns got a little soggy. Just a recommendation but not at all a big deal. They have a really great drink menu as well. I'll definitely be back I really wish they had a Chicago-style dog though!

The food was good. The fry's and the house chips were great…read more The service was ok. I never got offered a refill. The atmosphere was bar like and loud. All in all it was ok

Our first visit to this restaurant was because we learned that this was the family that was…read moreresponsible for the French fries at Cedar Point during my childhood. My Dad would visit Cedar Point just to eat these French fries, and enjoy the Lake Erie views. The fries are as good as the originals, and the restaurant has great desserts to compensate for no Lake Erie views. My "go to" has become a turkey club, with French fries (obviously). The servings are always so generous I have to get my pie to go, and I usually leave with a slice of apple pie. Finally, the servers treat everyone like they're a regular, and most customers are.

I've been meaning to stop in here for a while, and I am so glad I did! There is a reason this…read morerestaurant has been around for forever. The people were so friendly and the food was delicious! I was able to order a small plate of spaghetti and a salad (which completely hit the spot) as part of their pick 2 type menu. There are so many homestyle options on the menu. I also tried their season strawberry pie which was DELICIOUS! The restaurant is a simple diner. Nothing flashy or anything, but very comfortable. I will be back in the future!

We finally decided to stop in and try for the first time Famous Dave's BBQ. Our server, Dawn…read moreintroduced herself as famous and it turned out she really is! Since it was our first time in she helped us navigate the menu and made some recommendations. We tried the cheese curds as a starter and they were soooo yummy! Next we tried the Feast for Two since Dawn said it had a little bit of everything. Her recommendations did not disappoint! The ribs are fall off the bone and the brisket was moist and tender. Lastly she said the bread pudding would touch our souls and forever change our lives. It did. Our lives have been changed and thanks to Dawn we have a new favorite Sandusky restaurant. We will be back!​

Family of 5 and Micala C. was absolutely amazing! Her food and drink recommendations were perfect…read moreand the way she took the time to talk with my 8 yr old was great. My daughter laughed and smiled the whole time. I would recommend based on the food but Micala C. makes it a must stop!

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

One of the best meals we've had in a very long time! Fried walleye sandwich/fries and pan seared…read morewalleye/fries/veggies. The veggies were crispy brussel sprouts with balsamic - not expecting that at all! Fries were just delicious and the walleye outstanding! Service was phenomenal and although unassuming on the outside, this place is the real deal! Best part is the bill was $35 - A steal for this much delicious food!! Outstanding!

Ate there on 10/15/25 and had a wonderful experience! The food was amazing, the service was great…read moreand the restaurant was clean. All the tvs were working and tuned into appropriate sports channels. Good times were had by all.

We decided to celebrate my son's 50th birthday party at The Brass Pelican. The food is always good…read moreand doesn't break the bank especially for such a large group. The service provided by Kristy was outstanding and she took all our banter in good stead. The bartender for our lively group was excellent too. I think he may have been Kristy's husband. Other staff members joined in to make the celebration memorable to include pictures taking and making sure we had everything to make the evening a huge success.