As a Pescetarian in Northeast Ohio I have meaning to try Jolly Roger Seafood House for a while,…read morewell I finally got there and the big question is why I waited so long. Jolly Roger is located in Port Clinton right on Lake Erie; I was expecting something ordinary or just a bit dated and boy was I wrong. The building is very modern and clean from the outside, white and angular with big windows. Inside white walls, rough hewn wooden tables and just the right amount of decor makes for a modern seaside feel, casual but also classy. The setup is fast casual, you order and pay up front at the counter, get a number for your table and then get your own drink at the service station. The menu is understandably very heavy on fish and seafood with a couple of other items. While there are the expected fried fish meals, but also oysters, shrimp and salmon, salads and even some tacos. The reason I came was of course for the fried fish, I decided on the Perch and Chips, which is $18. I grabbed some water, hot sauce and lemon and settled onto a table. The meal was brought out fresh and hot by a food runner in a couple of minutes. The meal was 4 nice sized perch fillets on top of a generous portion of fresh waffle fried potatoes with a side of tarter sauce. The fish were excellent, fresh and perfectly fried with a nice crispy cornmeal crust around the delicately fish; moist with a slight sweetness and perfect texture. The waffle fries were exceptional, fried to a crisp outside and tasty inside; usually fries at a seafood place are an afterthought, here they actually are well worth getting and eating. Even the tarter sauce was very nice, nothing special but creamy with a nice pickle contrast to add a little extra flavor. Usually when I see a place that has been around this long and has great reviews I am a bit let down when I give them a try; Jolly Rogers Seafood House exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Although set up as a fast casual restaurant with a typical fried seafood menu, the actual restaurant feels more upscale and modern with a great inside and a very nice patio looking out onto Lake Erie. The food is not cutting edge, but it is expertly prepared and delicious. Prices are moderate with large portions for your money. Some of the best fried perch and waffle fries I have had. I will be back any time I am in the area, a very high recommendation as long as you are looking for fish or seafood, go and enjoy.

Really, really good food! The Perch was some of the best I've ever had. Mushrooms were great too…read more The only knock I have is the waffle fries were like warm. I LOVE waffle fries, but they have to be hot. It was also nice to see they had a selection of beers. Food came out fast. I would not hesitate to return.

Great find! Prices very reasonable for the quality of the food. Had the house salad, which was a…read morelittle sweet for me, but very fresh and the candied pecans taste homemade. Drinks and other dishes were excellent as well. Atmosphere is cozier than the photos online show. 10/10 would come again.

Visiting from Texas. I've been planning a history trip for several months. Even as of late, if I…read moregoogled/Yelp(ed) the best places to eat in Fremont... This routinely made the list. So, off I went. My hotel stay also added a 10% discount, so that helped. I was greeted and seated fairly quickly after walking in the door. The server, Sophia, was absolutely a gem! Throughout my meal, I was checked on at perfect intervals. I love the ambiance of this place. Lots of wood, exposed brick, high exposed ceilings. It's a rustic-industrial warehouse feel...yet also with a warm neighborhood feel. Gotta love it. Tonight I opted for the jalapeño popper burger. The burger was smaller than I expected, and they charged me $3 for bacon. Come on. The jalapeño popper cream cheese was a little too heavy, which made the burger a complete mess. It was good, don't get me wrong, it was just a mess. The fries, although happy with the serving size...were not as crispy as I'd like. They also had a less than fresh / possibly reheated taste and feel to them. I also opted for the s'mores cheesecake, which I would not recommend. The toppings made it hard to cut without the cheesecake busting out the sides...and the crust was too thick and hard. I ended up taking off the top layer and eating just the cheesecake off the crust. Overall: unsure the size of that burger justifies that price point, but the place itself has a great vibe.

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

I was told this was a great place to get seafood, I needed shrimp as…read moreI was having a small holiday cocktail party, I called spoke with owner, I asked if it was farmed raised as I never eat farm raised seafood, he informed me it was but that it was excellent and he stood by its quality, unfortunately the moment I opened bag night of my party my sister said it smelled really offensive, it was really disgusting, so embarrassing, I called numerous times owner never returned my calls, went over there, left my name, # and a comment about the horrible product I had paid $26 for, not so much the money as the bad customer business practice, find it really difficult to believe he said he never had any complaints about it, either they didn't want to or don't have any concept of excellent seafood. Will NEVER EVER walk into that business again for anything.

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.

On the final evening of our trip we decided to look for something a little more upscale. Poseidon…read moredid not disappoint. Upon first glance the outside doesn't really give you that vibe, but don't be fooled. The moment you walk through the doors, the crisp, modern atmosphere immediately sets the tone for an exceptional evening. We were seated promptly and welcomed by our server Joleen, who provided attentive and friendly service throughout the meal. Our group ordered wine and some appetizers. We chose the Cesar salad, french onion soup, tuna tower, scallops, and shrimp cocktail. The presentation alone was enough to impress. Everything was absolutely divine. The scallops were some of the best I've ever eaten. Seasoned and cooked to perfection, the smoked bacon jam was an ideal pairing. As impressed as we were with the appetizers, the entrees somehow managed to top them. Our table ordered the filet mignon, steak frites, and the smash burger. The steaks were cooked perfectly, and while I don't typically order steak with a sauce the blackberry demi glaze added just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the meat. My friends thoroughly enjoyed their meals stating that the smash burger was the best burger they had ever had. We finished dinner with a coffee and a crème brûlée. If you are looking for a phenomenal dining experience in Port Clinton, this is it. They really checked all the boxes.

The food was fantastic. We split a few appetizers and each one was done to perfection. Tuna…read moretower and bbq shrimp. High end yet approachable dishes with incredible flavor. The service was also excellent- warm and inviting. Will be heading back in a few weeks for dinner.

Absolutely amazing! The staff was great, the food was…read moreexcellent! If you go try the seafood tower! Unbelievable! With a lavender lemon drop martini! The atmosphere is wonderful! The glass work and art work amazing! You need to go and have the experience!

All of the Above!! We really enjoyed our first visit to BGL! Love the outdoor bar, sculpture…read moregarden. Happy hour fresh oysters delish! Best fries I've ever had- omg! Awesome attentive bartenders, great atmosphere, vibe. We shall return. Thx u!

Food is good, service is great, ambiance is very good. We were there 3 times in two weeksread more

We arrived and waited in line for a few minutes which was wrapped outside. Decided to stop in and…read moreput our names in, told it would be a 5 min wait. We hung in their beach and had some drinks for about 30 mins. Got a text at 8:30 saying our table is ready. Went inside to be told they weren't taking anyone else. I explained that I got a message saying our table is ready. The hostess stated they weren't taking anyone else. I said I understand if we were new, but we were on the list and got a text. I asked for the manager. The hostess returned stating the manager was busy and didn't have time for us. We left. Absolutely terrible customer service. It was a waste of 1+ hour of time, and we had kids. We will not bee returning nor will we tell our local family and friends to go. We ended up driving to another local restaurant who got us right in.

Li's Seafood Boil is an EXCELLENT restaurant! Clean, beautifully decorated, and outstanding…read moreservice. And of course, the food is REALLY good! No, it's not a Cajun restaurant--it's an Asian eatery that serves some really great Cajun seafood boils, as well as knockout Sushi and Fried Catfish. Great combination, all coming together for a very pleasant dining experience. Only ONE complaint that keeps Li's from 5-stars: We were there for lunch at the beginning of Summer, and they had CHRISTMAS MUSIC playing over the sound system -- no joke! I love holiday songs, but it was just a little weird to listen to "Silent Night" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" when you are eating crawfish in 80-degree weather! But, don't let that stop you -- this place needs you to check them out, you'll be happy, and they'll hopefully get their music selections to reflect the calendar.

Food was fabulous!! Got meal 1 and it filled me up! Service was A1! Filled out drinks as soon as…read morethey were low! Will come back for sure

This was our third visit to Kekis Café. Unfortunately, we only get there once a year, after our…read morevisit to a music festival in Ohio. We live in Michigan, but we make sure to come through Fremont to have breakfast here. The Chilaquiles is without question most excellent! The place is small, and is packed, so don't be surprised to have to wait a little bit. The staff is excellent, very friendly, very helpful. We promised them, we will be back next year! I'm already looking forward to it.

OH MY GOD. This place is literally just a breakfast place in Mexico. Obviously a local treasure,…read morewith everything I got being great, (just a classic breakfast, eggs, toast, potatoes and sausage.) My dad though, got the huevos con chorizo, which was AMAZING!!! The tortillas this place has are so good, we were CONVINCED they were made there, but no they are just from a great-seeming Mexican brand. My one "gripe" is that LITERALLY EVERYTHING is on a different elevation from each other, so watch out for random steps. Honestly though, it just gives the place personality. For Anyone looking for food breakfast, lunch, or dinner, absolutely come here!!! (The horchata was really good too.)