Great drinks , great views and great food...Perch BLT is a must.. Friendliest staff in Northeast Ohio...oh yeah they have boat slips also. read more

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The new menu is very limited and all the favorites are gone. The burger was dry and tasteless the perch was very greasy and mushy. The waitress was great and what can be better than sitting on the pier. Love the views. read more

Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The view was great and the beer was cold. We loved it! read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - The view is great! - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Awesome sunset views. So great to have this place reopened. Food and drinks are good enough to come back. read more

Fish was great and beautiful views. I would recommend it for a nice meal after a beach day

Food quality is below average. Burgers are small and frozen. I ordered mine medium rare, but they were so thin that it came to my table well done. It hardly taste like beef. Service was pretty good so I tipped our waitress generously. You're paying for the atmosphere. The drinks are kind of cool but watered down. Don't waste your money. Drink bottled beer. read more

Frequent here for drinks :) such a cute local spot after you've been on the beach all day! Food is hit or miss sometimes

Under new owner: Sharon recommended the Pina Coladas telling us they are just the best. Awful - tasted like a glass of pineapple juice. We had cheese burgers and fries. Hamburger patty tasted like it was a little freezer burnt. The cheese was supposedly American - never seen American cheese look like that or taste like whatever that was. The fries were so salty they were not edible. 1 of the people in our party tasted them first and told the 1 person in the group that likes salt not to add any. I did tell the waitress and she was like I'm sorry about that. When she finally came over to ask if we wanted anything to drink the 3 people that had the Pina Coladas all said water! We were standing around waiting for the check. I had to ask if they'd remove the fries - she should've done that as soon as she was told they were way to salty. The place was not that busy for the service to be lacking. Was really hoping the new owner really had quality food & drink as we've always like going there. We won't be back :-( read more

I have been at restaurant with the old owns. It was good food. Service ok. But the new owner Nick and his staff are the best. The one burger is a must have it's the black and blue. You have to try it at least once. I have had everything on the menu had not bad all spices melt in your mouth. There is plenty of new stuff coming. If you want to meet Nick just ask for him .if he is there he will come and talk to you. The Ambiance is lake front property. WATER you can almost touch. If you need a meal to take on your boat. Or put your boat in the the water SUNSET and HTP has you covered. read more

Best location for a meal and cocktails, the food is okay and the service is excellent. Situated right on the lake, I have spent many afternoons and evenings hanging out enjoying my self and as the name says watching the sunset. read more

I loveeeee this place. I love the location right on the water, we sat on a table on the pier! We got the seafood cake appetizer and it was AMAZING. Best thing I've ever had. Had the gyro too and that was very yummy. Waitresses were very nice and personable. Great dinner. read more

This is a great place to come to on your boat or by your car. They have indoor and out door seating right by the lake. It's a casual feel but friendly and local people and food. If you are looking for a reasonably priced place to enjoy good music, food and company this is a great spot. It's pretty unique and one of a kind in this area. It is attached to a dry dock boat storage barn. read more

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Ambiance was amazing, I feel like these kinda of joints are more common on the east or gulf coast, so it was fun to see this kind of spot on Lake Erie. Quality of food was great, however, it's a toss up on what you're going to pay for the amount that you get. $15 for the double-patty burger with a layer of shrimp - reasonable. Near same price for 2 tiny walleye tacos - not so much. Tasted great, it's just not much. Also, the only side to come with anything is Lays potato chips, unless you'd like a for real up charge - which is certainly a choice. Again, great spot! Just be sure you're intentional about what you order. read more

Met some friends from Toledo, who were camping in the area, for lunch and really enjoyed the view! The service was great and we really enjoyed our time!!! Thank you! read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

The perch was absolutely horrible, i mean come on y'all putting cinnamon in the fkin tarter sauce or batter ?? Absolutely 0 flavor in the batter, most basic ass shit I've ever had, will stick to Brendan's.... Awesome views , service was good, food sucked, fire your chefs, git rid of that " family recipe " and start making some good fish. Great views of the lake . Would come for drinks never again for a 23 dollar fish platter of bland tasting perch. Y'all can report my review I'll just repost it. Fix the problem. read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Bland as hell - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

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This place was amazing to go and have a beer on the lake! Really I think I had 2/3 beers and so did my wife. And it was like 25$ all I know it's nestled behind a boat hanger and there is really no room to park if it gets busy I'm sure, but it's a harbor bar. I don't have boat and was just in town for dinner. Never been to Fairport harbor before, place is great, would definitely go again. It's a local spot that's for sure but laid back to all hell. You walk up and it even tells you to the minute on a chalk board when the sun sets. It was awesome. You want a great sunset on Lake Erie, with out frills and such. This is the bar. Totally khool. read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Sunset June 2020 - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Food was amazing. Dessert was even better, peanut butter and jelly cheesecake. Service was also great. Great atmosphere.

I'm not a big seafood guy personally. I've heard the food is so/so - leaning a little more pricier than the area average. As far as a spot to eat and grab a drink right on the lake, with summer sunset views that are unmatched - this is it. The only lakefront bar from Geneva to Cleveland. read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - The bar area overlooking the lake during a late June sunset. - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Went here on a quiet Sunday. Will probably not return. Service was good, prompt and cheerful. The food was not very good. We both ordered burgers, medium rare and medium. There was zero pink and the burgers were pretty dry. No juice to be found. And for $18 it should have been well prepared. Fries were good. Also got clam chowder which was lukewarm. The bill came to $84 with tip, which was way overpriced for the basic bar food that wasn't good. Two burger dinners, two cups of soup and two drinks. I would not care if it cost $80+ if it was yummy. Nice view though. read more

This place has some very nice views. The service was so slow we got extra time to take in those views. The food was okay, but pricey. If I go back, it will be purely by accident. read more

The view, as always, was fabulous but you pay for it! Few diners on a Monday night. Service was excellent. Food was OK. Drinks were good. Very modest bar-type menu. They used to have some really good chefs who turned out meals they could be proud of, and diners could enjoy, even if pricy. Think next time just go for drinks and maybe an appetizer. At least they are keeping the facilities in pretty good shape. read more

Had one of the worst meals In memory. The beer batter cod was slimy up inside and horribly greasy. My wife had coconut shrimp that was small a very greasy to for nearly $20" it was truly a terrible meal and VERY over priced. our server was fine. Left with a funky feeling stomach. read more

Went here in September with 4 of us for a birthday. Food was absolutely horrible, cold, bland, and greasy. The fish was definitely frozen. On the way out, we talked with a worker who told us everything prepared is frozen. Nothing is cooked fresh. Great views, but that's about it. Dirty, old, and needs new ownership. Plus, they closed in early October. I would only get drinks and that too is nothing special. read more

I will never, ever go to this bar and grille again. Absolutely horrible service. Sat at a table for 45 minutes and never even got a glass of water. Never been treated so horribly. read more

We stopped in after a day on the lake with a group of 4 adults and 9 kids under the age of 10. There customer service was above and beyond! They got us all seated within 5 minutes and our waiter was fantastic. We ordered the chips and queso and the chips were delicious- and def fried on site. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was delicious! He got every order right and kept the drinks coming as needed. We did have one incident where one of us did not receive our food in a timely manner ( we had all basically finished eating), but the staff was amazing and gave him his meal free. We couldn't have asked for a better dinner after the lake. The kids meals were large and the kids loved them. We would recommend it after a day at the lake! read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Chips and queso - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

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We'd heard so many good things about this place. We just moved to Fairport and everyone said to come check out Sunset. They're all lies. This was the most expensive dive bar, crap food I've EVER had. And I've been to Detroit... sooooo... Ever seen an episode of Chopped where someone sticks a burger patty on a plate with a melted candy bar and call it steak with mole sauce? And the judges tell them it's okay... but it's not really what you called it? That's what's happening here. Salmon Ceviche... false. Fish tacos... sort of. Mac and Cheese with lobster... Velveeta. Seriously. 2 of us cost over $60 with tip. All 4 diners it cost over $120. Don't. Do. It. read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Two appetizers. Tasteless crab cakes. And calamari fries that tasted like fried... nothing. - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

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One of our favorite "let's go to the lake to eat" spots! Whether it is a Friday/Saturday or Tuesday evening, this is one enjoyable spot. Great view since there is a pier that goes into the lake and you can eat on the pier. Not you liking...then go for the tables on the deck/patio area, still has that great view and sunsets are gorgeous! Also has an opened/covered bar area if you are just in the mood for refreshments. Service is always top-notch and even on busy nights, you are not forgotten. Quick orders followed with quick service of dishes. Recommend the fish tacos; perch sandwich; and the burger; all served with hand cut, not frozen, fries! Looking for a great spot of the beaten trail, here is one of my choices! You won't be disappointed! But if you are, it's your fault!!!!!! read more

Great spot on the Lake! However the food was less than stellar. Go for the lakeview and a cold drink. Nice staff though!

Food was great and service was wonderful. I appreciated that they had a kids menu and my kids loved eating by the water. But I was surprised to see people smoking, it's been years since I've seen people smoking at a restaurant. Chips and QuesoLake Erie Dinner read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - Kid's Menu - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Very nice I like a lot swim swim yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas :) okay I'm going on the same thing now I have a little sore and a sore sore read more

They have s limited menu, had the burger and salad which were great, good service and a great view right on the lake I'll be back read more

Great stop for lunch, service was great. Food was hot, hubby had Perch sandwich and said it was great! Libations were excellent. read more

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This is a beautiful spot to enjoy the summer weather by the lake. The food is good, the drinks are well made and the view is awesome. Not a huge selection on the menu but enough to satisfy most. read more

Walleye was excellent. Bring cash because they charge an 18% surcharge for using a credit card. Maximum allowed is 3%. Buyer beware!

This is an interesting one to rate. The views are amazing (we literally dined at a table on a pier jutting into the lake) and service is great, but the food and value are what lower the rating. The food would be 3 or 4 stars if it were priced about 35-45% lower, but at the prices it is 1 or 2 stars. We started with the chips and dips, and for the $10 it cost, we were disappointed. The chips were the soft kind, and the salsa and queso dip were straight from a jar. I had the Lake Erie dinner and chose walleye. When dining waterfront I always prefer to have local seafood, and Lake Erie actually provides more fish than all the other 4 Great Lakes combined, with walleye making up the bulk of it. The fish was fried, and was okay. The portion was small for the $21 price, and was soggy. It was served with French fries, which were just okay. To me they tasted like they haven't changed the fryer oil in a while. My partner has the perch sandwich, and only ate half. That should tell you something, as she normally ravenously tears through meals like a raccoon on trash night. The sandwich was on a nondescript burger bun of the type you would find at a grocery store. The kids meals were fine given that they were $5 each, but were definitely taken from the food service supplier, unwrapped, and popped in a cooker. The worst part of the meal was out of the restaurants control, and that was the two old men that were showing off off jet skis near the restaurant, annoying everyone. We will definitely be back, but mainly for the view and outdoor dining experience. Go with a burger and you won't be as disappointed as if you get something more expensive. read more

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Disappointed, my boyfriend and I are up here on a mini vacation. We had seen this restaurant online and were really excited to try it and see the view. We tried to call ahead but the answer machine pretty much tells you they don't answer the phone. I then checked their Facebook and everything seemed solid to just walk in. We walked 15 minutes from where we are staying just to see a sign that they were closing two hours early. I double checked and there wasn't any sort of indication of this closing on the facebook/website. I don't understand how there is no way to have known about an early closing before actually arriving at the restaurant. read more

Couldn't even get the attention of anyone who worked here and there were dirty unbussed tables everywhere. In all fairness I didn't actually eat here but since I was completely ignored by the staff, one star it is! read more

Today was the 4th time going there. Place has great views of the lake and excellent for watching the sunset. The food on the other hand has not been so great which is surprising because it is a bit overpriced for meals lacking flavor. Brussel sprouts were whole and had little balsamic and what appeared to be bacon bits on them. (Usually a favorite at other restaurants). I had seared walleye with creamy lemon sauce and mac n cheese. Bland was an understatement especially for 25$. My girlfriend had a burger and fries. Burger was overcooked and again no flavor along with fries being cooked too long. They bring u ketchup packets and salt and pepper packets which was annoying to keep asking for more. I would think charging as much as they do for food I wouldn't be getting condiments the same way I do on the way out of a McDonald's. Overall place is great to sit and have a drink and enjoy the view. Place would be amazing if they got the kitchen in order. read more

The location is primo, but if you're sitting at the bar the service SUCKS. We ordered drinks (which took forever because one bartender was watch the Tribe game on tv and the other bartender was talking to her pals). We wanted to stay and order dinner but no one was paying any attention to us and we waited so long we decided to leave without ordering. Too bad because it's a gem of a place. If the service and care for customer was even on the radar we'd love this place. read more

If you've ever been to this bar before, it's nothing like you remember. Under new ownership, Sunset Harbor Bar and Grill is now a great place to grab a drink or five, have a good meal, and check out some amazing lake views. Both the inside and the outside of Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille have been renovated. I think the bathrooms are nicer than the one in my house. There's a great brand new outdoor bar, plenty of picnic tables to sit on, and a rooftop deck is under construction. They have a DJ on Saturdays and Sundays if you want to get your groove on, and they plan on having live entertainment (bands) throughout the summer. The menu features standard American fare - everything from wings to crab cakes to burgers, and everything in between. But there are a few vegetarian options, too. This place is really a hidden gem with some incredible lake views. If you're looking for a place to hang out, relax, and have a nice meal or a couple drinks while watching the lake, definitely give this place a try. read more

Sunset Harbor Bar and Grille - View from the outdoor bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Fairport Harbor, Ohio