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.

The food was delicious! I ordered a Steak Bagel. It's one of their most popular options. I can…read morecertainly see why! The owner is absolutely lovely and hospitable as well.

Here's Option 3, polished and ready to go: Prepare to be…read morewelcomed like family and feast on incredible food! My go-to is now officially "The Traveler." I'd never had turkey ribs or sweet potato grits before, and they were an absolute revelation - I'm not sure I'll ever stray from this dish! We also savored the shrimp and grits and the Western omelette bagel, and everything was, without a doubt, amazing. Do yourself a favor and experience this place; you won't regret it!

This place is a hidden gem in Sandusky…read more We came here for breakfast a little later on the day on Sunday. No wait but the restaurant was pretty full. It has plenty of parking and is very cutely decorated. Bathrooms are clean. Food was amazing. Our whole party got various drinks, and they have a wide selection of combos. Bloody Mary was highlight along with their coffee. All of our food was delicious. The quinoa was super good and interesting almost sweet. Eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly. Steak and chorizo tasted fresh and delicious. Our server was amazing. Ver nice and brought a littl birthday treat for us. Food took some time and she was very nice and kind about it. Honestly the wait for the food did not phase me since everything was made so fresh.

Great pancakes with a unique / novel / creative menu (all good things!)…read more We took the kids after visiting a local establishment and they were quick to serve us, and the server was great. Would return! Coffee to go on the way out. A perfect end to the weekend.

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

Great Restaurant with great food and servers. A beautiful view. Your able to park your boat, and…read morecome in to enjoy the food and drinks. A nice place with awesome music and not too much noise! The prices for the food are amazing and there are multiple options to choose from. Drinks are great and made to perfection.

This was our third time to visit and have drinks, appetizers and entrees in the past 4 weeks- each…read moretime was awesome Came by boat and sat at the bar each time All was fresh and delicious and priced very reasonably Restaurant was clean, bathrooms were clean Big screen was newer and got all the college football games yesterday

Always like going there last 15 yrs. Staff always pleasant EXCEPT for the female owner, before and…read moreafter the sale. Rarley smiles, i always thank jer for a refill of coffee, never says your welcome, just walks away, RARLEY offers a refill of coffee unless you ask for it. She seems bitter, unfriendly and is rude. Never eye contact, no pleasantries.

Jolly Donut is such a gem! It's a cozy little diner that serves way more than just donuts, but let…read moreme tell you -- the donuts alone are worth the stop. They taste like fresh, homemade donuts straight out of someone's kitchen, warm, soft, and full of flavor. You can tell they take pride in what they make. Friendly service, great prices, and that classic small-diner feel. Highly recommend stopping in -- you won't be disappointed!

Great, local place with friendly staff and good cooks. Daily specials. Lots of TVs to catch sports…read more Locals atmosphere but friendly to newcomers as well.

This bar looks like a regular bar on the inside you wouldn't expect much but this is a hidden gem…read moreright here. The bartenders, cooks, & management is amazing and friendly, very talkative. The atmosphere is full of good vibes not to mention i got the tater kegs & Philly cheesesteak and it was phenomenal. Completely mouth drooling. Going to make this a stop Everytime I'm in Sandusky.

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!

We're staying at the Holiday next door and came in for a late dinner after a fun-filled day at…read moreCedar Point so pretty hungry and super thirsty. We didn't get any menus when first sat down so our server was scrambling a bit since the host kind of left us hanging. Our server was really great at keeping our cups full and putting in our order quickly. The food came out pretty fast which was really surprising but tasted pretty subpar. You really should come here for the vibes which were fun and lively! There's also a bowling alley, axe throwing, laser tag, at least 3 different sports bars/betting, arcade, AND a food truck outside with yard games. I ordered the cluck cluck burger which has bacon and an egg. The burger patty was pretty dry but it was saved by the egg. It comes on a pretzel bun which I loved! My nephew ordered a ton of apps instead of an entree and got the giant pretzel (cheese came out pretty dry with a hard top), onion rings, and the cheesesteak fries. He liked the fries the best, onion rings were good, but the pretzel was cold. My husband got chicken wings naked with three or so sauces on the side which weren't very good so I'd suggest getting them normally breaded. He also ordered a burger with sweet potatoes fries that were pretty good but his patty was also dry.

Loved it! I am often suspicious of places that have a menu as wide as this one: small plates,…read moresushi, pasta, steak, fish, they do it all. I can't tell if they can do it all, but I can tell their frutti di mare was excellent and so it was their Bolognese. Their fried calamari appetizer was good but it could use a different sauce. It is a wine bar so there are quite a few wine choices, I went with a vinho verde and loved it. The service and the atmosphere are excellent as well, a must try in Sandusky.

Ate here with friends for dinner last night. First things first while the prices are high, you get…read morewhat you pay for here. The food was phenomenal. We both had steak and it was cooked to perfection. I rarely eat all my food and there wasn't a scrap left on either of our plates. The service speed left a lot to be desired. Took 10min just to get drinks. When my cocktail was empty she never came back to offer another. It tasted amazing and I would have definitely been down for one more. Waitress was super friendly just not super timely. We would definitely go back again.