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    The Village Pump

    4.0 (109 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for kids
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    The perch was so good. Kid friendly. Service was excellent. Tried a new Catawba island beer - my new favorite!

    Kirby H.

    Amazing fried perch can be obtained at this restaurant! Very well prepared and their signature tartar sauce was amazing. We also ordered the fried green beans which we couldn't stop eating.

    Brandy Alexander
    Shane O.

    I enjoyed the perch tacos and obviously loved the Brandy Alexander. Staff were awesome and didn't make us feel too too crazy when we ordered ahi tuna to take home for our dogs Overall, the food was decent bar food, staff were great, atmosphere was great, so would recommend.

    Delicious Perch and Walleye! Bites!  Waitress came up and said I Love You!  Regina is awesome..  40th anniversary !! Loved it

    Food was just what we were looking for but the service was awesome. Regina walked up and said ILove You! Awesome place!

    Brandy Alexander's all around!
    John M.

    Pitcher of Brandy Alexander was a tasty and fun drink to share - a unique cool drink (kind of like an egg nog shake) on a hot day. Great friendly service from the bartender, she even sang us a song on our way out!

    Friday afternoon, 16 October 2020 -- Outside The Village Pump restaurant.
    Agnes I.

    I visited during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) times in October 2020. This was my first stop for lunch on the first day that I arrived on Kelleys Island (Lake Erie, Ohio). LUNCH -- Their menu is large but just ask a server for help if you feel overwhelmed. I knew I wanted fish, since I was visiting an Island, so I ordered the Walleye (Fish) sandwich. The sandwich was pretty simple - it had a good amount of fish on a white bun with tomatoes and lettuce. I enjoyed my fish sandwich but it definitely could have used more flavour. I can't remember what my 3 friends ordered but they had no complaints with their lunch. VEGETARIANS -- This is not a good restaurant for vegetarians because almost everything on their menu is made with meat or fish. One of my friends is vegetarian and I believe she ended up just ordering a pretzel with cheese on the side. If you are looking for a typical American restaurant on Kelley's Island then the Village Pump is a reasonable option. Customer service was quick and efficient too. **** - 6/100 total reviews in 2021 - 425 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 2 January 2021

    Llllooooonng clam strips -
    Jenn G.

    Hmmmm... I'd like to give it a higher rating. Seems like a cult favorite, but perhaps since there aren't a lot of options on Kelleys Island? The food was all tasty, it just wasn't all that special considering what we paid. Oh! Except for the clams. Hubby gave those two thumbs up. They are longer than he typically sees. Something he's actually noticed about western Lake Erie area. Perhaps same supplier? Does has lots of space to fit large groups.

    Steve A.

    If you're going to Kelleys Island, you're going to get hammered. It's a good idea to go to one of the most popular bars on the island. The Village Pump is one of the iconic bars. It's real close to the dock. This is good to catch a drink before you catch a ferry. Basically it's just a drunken mess inside the bar. Service is sketchy but usually you'll get your drinks or food eventually. The signature drinks here include their famous brandy. If you're looking for food, they have plenty of fried lake creatures. This isn't the entire menu but it's the majority. A non fried item is the lobster chowder. The walleye bites seem to be popular. If you're waiting for the ferry it's easy to grab a drink. Getting good food can take a bit long as this place can get packed. The drinks are okay but the food is overpriced and fried beyond recognition.

    Famous lobster chowder and perch sandwich. Great stuff good time at Kelley's!

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    Best perch I have had so far on the islands. Atmosphere was great, singing waitress, fun place to hang out.

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