Backbeat Que BBQ has a good variety of smoked meats and classic sides. From sliced steak,…read morerotisserie chicken, breaded tenders, to sides like cornbread, mac & cheese, seasoned fries, veggies, etc. There was a lot to choose from but overall quality was okay. The chicken was a bit tougher to cut into, mac and cheese was dry, and seating was limited. This was a dining spot that sounded ideal but simply fell short.

We have enjoyed the pulled pork and rotessarie chicken here. The beef/steak is cooked longer than…read moreour preference but it is a clean protein. There are also chicken tenders (3) as an option. The sides are fries, cooked greens, baked beans, mac and cheese and salads (chef, side and fruit). Cornbread...if i could buy extra pieces I would. The mac and cheese is good. We enjoy the beans and greens on a good day but the seasoning has been inconsistent. Outdoor dining, food served cafeteria style. A solid choice.

Don't let the old strip mall behind it fool you; this place is a true hidden gem for great…read morebrick-oven fired pizza. On the outside it looks like it's in an old Denny's. But when you walk in immediately see the pizza oven with its fire and contents. There is also a full bar (huge beer list with some on tap, too) and plenty of seating. Dining is very casual and not pretentious at all. The service was quick and friendly...what more could you ask for.

We enjoyed our meal, and note that the restaurant is busy. On a Thursday, we waited over 20 minutes…read morefor a table. Not sure if they take reservations. The waitress was really nice, and they have a very lengthy drink selection. I enjoyed the pizza and atmosphere. Portions are massive. You will have leftovers!

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.

Great good...appetizer, entree, everything Got steak and…read moreavocado appetizer Great location near water too

The food is always great! Love the escargot , filet mignon and shrimp tacos! Can always get a…read moretable, even without reservations. I usually make reservations but recently it was a last minute decision on the weekend and we were accommodated. The dirty martinis are excellent also.

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

Perch sandwich with fries. So good. Staff is very attentive. They have an appetizer called Alfredo…read morebites, delicious.

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.

Amazing experience! Clean and fun environment! Sweet staff allowed us in close to closing time,…read moreand our waiter took awesome care of us! Best burger and fries we've had. And family platter comes with so much great food!

We were disappointed by this place…read more Good news first... Super convenient to Cedar Point. Accessible from both outside the park and inside the park. Large areas that can seat large parties; they easily sat and served our group of 30. It's right on the water with great views of the boats coming in and out. The cornbread muffins are delicious. The pork bbq and fries are really good, as well as the homemade dill ranch dressing. Bad news... The rest of the food was mediocre at best and poor at worst. The brisket stuffed potato was stone cold with room temperature meat on top, and under baked. The coleslaw was room temperature, which was more concerning than the room temperature mac n cheese. 3 stars may be too generous of a review considering the meals we got. But, the properly prepared food we did get was good and the rest of our experience was good. Otherwise, for $100 worth of bbq, we expected better preparation and higher quality.

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

We are from out of town and had a chance to do some exploring. We came upon this dive bar because…read moremy boys love chicken wings. It is an absolute dive bar in the best way. The ambiance is neon and beer signs. And it was incredible. We had one chicken sandwich, which my kiddo was disappointed in because he didn't realize it was grilled, not fried, but it tasted good. The double basted wings, honey BBQ, and maple vanilla BBQ were all winners and portions fair. Boneless wings are available. The servers were busy, but friendly. My family already wants to go back and try the burgers.

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.