Restaurants in Sandusky

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Great Karoo Marketplace Buffet 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky Breakfast • $$
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky

“Had Jen for breakfast she was the most attentive server I ever had. So personal and asked all about our stay. She's truly the best! I would drive 3 hours just for her service and smile”

4.9 Superb238 Reviews
B-Lux Grill & Bar 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky Bar & Grill • $$
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky

“Very wonderful experience. Was fast, efficient, friendly. Went for my birthday and the waiter Ken Bodie was so sweet by giving me a couple passes with credits on them for the arcade. He made my fiancé and I feel very special. It was amazing! Thank you Ken!”

4.7 Superb431 Reviews
Sortino's Italian Kitchen Sortino's Italian Kitchen, 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky Italian • $$
Sortino's Italian Kitchen, 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky

“We had a great dinner to celebrate my birthday! Our server, Andrea, was incredible! She was friendly and welcoming from the moment we sat down until we left for the evening. She even went above and beyond to make sure my dietary restrictions were covered! Thank you for such a great meal and an awesome birthday experience!”

4.4 Superb376 Reviews
Crush Wine Bar 145 Columbus Ave, Sandusky American • $$
145 Columbus Ave, Sandusky

“Crush is one of our favorite places to eat. We took our daughter and family there for a birthday party. Everything was spot on. The food was divine, the service was fabulous, and we always love chatting with Andrea, the owner. It's a gem in Sandusky and well worth the visit.”

4.6 Superb80 Reviews
Outback Steakhouse 4920 Milan Rd, Sandusky Steak House • $$
4920 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“Our service with Krystal as a server was outstanding. Super helpful and made out dinning the experience one to remember. Food was cooked perfectly and timing was perfection. We can’t wait to come back the next time we visit the area!!!!”

4.4 Superb163 Reviews
CLAG Brewing Company 218 Columbus Ave, Sandusky Brewery • $$
218 Columbus Ave, Sandusky

“What an awesome place this is! We first went in July 2023 (perfectly en route from Chicago to NE Ohio) not really sure what to expect. First off, the food was incredible. We got the pho and seaweed salad. Both were phocking pho-nom-nom-nom-inal. The beer was just as good. The selection from IPAs to sours...all fantastic. The IPAs rival Treehouse, no joke.We came back end of January 2024. This time super pumped with high expectations. The website and social media said nothing about the brewery and restaurant being closed, so when we arrived and were told they were closed, we were super bummed. The owner could tell how disappointed we were and treated us to lots of beers (cans and draft...all awesome and on the house) and even ordered us some food. It was such an awesome experience and was so much fun. We stayed for multiple hours and hung out with the owner and his buddy. The only bummer was that we didn't get any of the pho or seaweed salad. I sure hope to be able to come back one day!”

4.7 Superb46 Reviews

Restaurants by Cuisine

Bait House Brewery 223 Meigs St, Sandusky Brewery • $$
223 Meigs St, Sandusky

“We were visiting the area from Akron and found BHB was in close proximity to Castaway Bay and decided to check it out. The staff was amazing and accommodating to our kid, the beer selection (a mix of microbrews and guest taps) was great and the food was really good. It was cold on our visit but they have an amazing outdoor space that would be great in the summer. Will definitely hit them up again when we are back in the area!”

4.4 Superb79 Reviews
J Bistro Downtown 129 W Market St, Sandusky Fine Dining • $$
129 W Market St, Sandusky

“Best meal I've had in a long time!! Compliments to the chef!! Our Table ordered the ribeye, scallops, pork chop, and fillet. All cooked to perfection, and fantastic beet salad, all at a decent price. And Lynn was an EXCELLENT server, attentive, funny and made sure my birthday dinner was great. ? Will be back often !”

4.6 Superb39 Reviews
Soba Asian Kitchen 2904 Milan Rd B, Sandusky Asian Fusion • $$
2904 Milan Rd B, Sandusky

“I LOVE THIS PLACE. My husband and I drive an hour to eat here. I cannot express how amazing this food is. No matter what you order, you will always get quality food. And the YumYum sauce is top tier. NEVER CHANGE anything about this place. The vibes are perfect for any occasion and the staff are always wonderful. Soba has and will always be my favorite place to eat.”

4.4 Superb63 Reviews

Restaurants with Delivery

LongHorn Steakhouse 5219 Milan Rd, Sandusky Steak House • $$
5219 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“Our server Robert was amazing. Very attentive & kind. We will surely take him up on his tip of requesting him to be our server the next time we go in. Glad we went. The salads were amazing & steak was cooked how I ordered it.”

4.3 Superb91 Reviews
The Maca Root Juice Bar & Eatery 216 E Water St, Sandusky Juice • $$
216 E Water St, Sandusky

“This is my favorite place to be! The vibe is incredible, bright and happy. Staff is super friendly. They have the BEST avocado toast and also love the new berry glow up smoothie - I crave them. I highly recommend, no place in the area that compares.”

4.5 Superb40 Reviews
Third Base 3330 Lima Sandusky Rd, Sandusky Bar & Grill • $$
3330 Lima Sandusky Rd, Sandusky

“Very clean place, and very friendly staff and patrons there.me and my wife had the special Pork and sauerkraut on New Years day. Very good.and reasonable price.if in the area its a must to stop in and eatWill definitely be back if we're in the area.”

4.6 Superb29 Reviews

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Rockin' Ranch Saloon 8315 Milan Rd, Sandusky Bar & Grill • $$
8315 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“Me and my girl stopped in during Ohio bike week. Had a great time really enjoyed ourselves. as busy as it was all the Barmaid’s never missed a beat. They know what they’re doing over there. Thanks for the hospitality and the good time. Why it’s called the rockin ranch saloon, but the sign says rockin horse saloon I’ll never know except for the fact that maybe they have identity problems but i won’t judge them on that. Cheers!”

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Danny Boys 6207 Milan Rd, Sandusky Pizza • $$
6207 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“We were very happy with our take out from Danny Boys. The establishment is huge & located directly off Route 2 on Route 250. We opted for this pizza while staying at Kalahari. We were satisfied with our choice! The pizzas were served up quickly & they were delicious! This is a great alternative to paying $50 for a basic Kalahari pizza!”

4.2 Good101 Reviews
Firelands Winery & Restaurant 917 Bardshar Rd, Sandusky Wineries • $$
917 Bardshar Rd, Sandusky

“Good place and way to taste wine. Had a lot of wines that suited our palate and they were reasonably priced so we bought 6 bottles. Server was helpful and cheery. Have food if you need to nibble.”

4.3 Superb43 Reviews

Takeout Restaurants

Manny's Sports Tavern and Grill 6201 Milan Rd, Sandusky Sports Bar • $$
6201 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“I know its a little long ago but it deserves to be said. My wife and I took the kids here a few years ago and it had to be the best meal we had the whole trip. I got a BBQ burger with pulled pork and a local scotch Ale, amazing. Great service and quiet atmosphere, ill absolutely be back next time we're in the ”

4.2 Good67 Reviews
Boeckling Club 614 Columbus Ave, Sandusky German • $$
614 Columbus Ave, Sandusky

“Wonderful experience! My family of five LOVED the food! The beer was excellent and the owners are friendly and kind! Definitely will go again if we return to the area! Ah-struck by the food!Vegetarian options: Salads, pretzel, beer ?Kid-friendliness: My kiddos loved dancing on the dance floor and talking with Tom!”

4.7 Superb10 Reviews
The Gaucho & The Gringa 2525 Columbus Ave, Sandusky Food Trucks • $$
2525 Columbus Ave, Sandusky

“Hell to the yes.We tried Gaucho and The Gringa at an event at quarry Hill orchards. It had started to downpour, but GG was still out there serving hungry folk. I'm so glad we stayed, because our food was awesome!Their slogan is 'where the north and the south meet in your mouth' and they are living up to the hype! Fusion can be difficult to do, but this was a perfect combo. I had the choripapas- which is fantastic bratwurst crumbled over fries with nacho cheese and onions. It was easy to eat, a generous portion, and best of all- delicious. Husband loved his Gaucho burger. The staff was so friendly and upbeat. I highly recommend a visit to their food truck!”

4.7 Superb9 Reviews

Drive-Thru Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse 4314 Milan Rd Unit #750, Sandusky Steak House • $$
4314 Milan Rd Unit #750, Sandusky

“Everything was delicious. Steaks were so tender. Waitress was very nice. Not bad on prices and the only reason they got a 4 for the food is because the fries were over cooked. Other than that will return. Glad the peanuts are gone.”

4 Good142 Reviews
Bay Harbor 1 Cedar Point Dr Ste 104, Sandusky Seafood • $$$
1 Cedar Point Dr Ste 104, Sandusky

“Abby was our fantastic server and was very helpful and friendly throughout. We shared the calamari to start. It was good but a lot of peppers to bulk up the dish while minimizing the actual squid. I had the Great Lakes fish & chips. The fish was excellent. My partner enjoyed the shrimp and scallop linguine and reported that it was excellent. This restaurant is part of the Cedar Point amusement park so the prices are high for the product. Abby made it worthwhile though. And the season pass discount also helped! Recommended!”

4 Good134 Reviews
Herbalife Rise Nutrition 2419 E Perkins Ave B, Sandusky Health Food • $$$
2419 E Perkins Ave B, Sandusky

“One of THE most friendly and enjoyable places to be! They always go above and beyond to help you have a great experience and enjoy your food. Once you try it once, you’ll want to come in every day!”

5 Superb4 Reviews

Cheap Eats

Amarone Italian Restaurant 160 Wayne St, Sandusky Italian • $$
160 Wayne St, Sandusky

“A very nice small authentic family treasure to find right downtown. Very taste flavorful dishes and served HOT!, a must. Will let them serve my family dinner monthly going forward. Waitperson was so pleasant and Nice! A relaxing and fulfilling experience. ( But I agree with a prior review, NOT acceptable IF NO respect/raised voices; did NOT hear discord with our visit. )”

4 Good43 Reviews
Kroger Deli 226 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky Deli • $$
226 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky

“The deli workers are always very nice, clean, and neat looking. They cut the meat and cheese the way that we ask them to. They also let us sample a slice to see if we like it before purchasing!”

4 Good37 Reviews
Magnuson Hotel Lake Erie Sandusky 1514 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky Sports Bar • $$
1514 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky

“This review is based on a one night stay. The hotel was fairly close to Cedar Point. Was this a five star hotel? No. Was it the cleanest? No. Was it the most modern upscale hotel? No. Was the staff ultra helpful and friendly? No. Was it 300 a night? No!!! I was looking for a decent hotel to literally crash at after 12 hours at Cedar Point. Here was my criteria... A comfortable bed. Check! A decent shower. Check! Less than 300 a night. Check!Bottom line if you don't want to spend a fortune on a place after a long day at Cedar Point and you are going to crash 20 minutes after arriving then this is a great option. The bed was comfy and the shower was hot and had lots of pressure.Just my two cents”

4.7 Superb3 Reviews
Tea House of the Dancing Lady 2215 Tiffin Ave, Sandusky Cocktail Bar • $$$$
2215 Tiffin Ave, Sandusky

“thanks craig for shearing ---yes your dad was a good man and he made sure No one took advantage of the dancers. He would tell you to leave if you got out of hand, i know”

4 Good12 Reviews
Sam's Club Cafe 614 Crossings Rd, Sandusky Cafe • $$
614 Crossings Rd, Sandusky

“This is your typical big box store with tons of bargains! I recommend downloading their app to catch their latest specials! They have a beautiful meat dept with lower than grocery store prices on meat , chicken, seafood! The produce dept has really fresh seasonal fruit at pretty good prices ! I love to do birthday and Christmas shopping here to save as much money as possible but still get the latest items everyone lives! Come join the club today and start saving money!”

3.3 Good3 Reviews
Samurai Japanese Steak House 5500 Milan Rd #350, Sandusky Japanese • $$
5500 Milan Rd #350, Sandusky

“Definitely a friendly place, always make a reservation first! They book fast and fill fast! Other guest while waiting weren't mindful but the place itself was amazing.”

3.7 Good82 Reviews
Red Lobster Mall, 4016 Milan Rd, Sandusky Seafood • $$$
Mall, 4016 Milan Rd, Sandusky

“I absolutely love their food and the service I have received is always top notch.But if it wasn't for the delicious biscuits to fill up on I would walk away still hungry.I know seafood is expensive but in my opinion the main entrees are small compared to some other seafood restaurant I had the pleasure to partake.Even when I've order the endless special I found the to have to wait a long, long time for my second and third orders. So much the people I'm with usually are done and want to go.Besides those couple of things I really like to patronize this establishment when ever l'm able. ?”

3.2 Average114 Reviews
Marco's Pizza 625 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky Pizza • $$
625 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky

“As of recently, I have to change my original review! They are SO MUCH BETTER!!! Back to the way they were before! Maybe even better! FANTASTIC Service! AMAZING Food! They are finally heading in the right direction! If you haven’t tried them in a while, NOW is the time!My original review was: “This used to be the best pizza in town! NOT ANYMORE!!!! It is always wrong! NEVER on time! We ordered tonight for the very last time! They made one of the pizza’s we ordered and didn’t even bother to make the second one! Had to wait an extra hour to get it. Horrible service! Never again!””

2.8 Average53 Reviews
Quaker Steak & Lube 2003 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky Chicken Wings • $$
2003 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky

“So it was a Monday night, it was kinda slow but the service was on point. I got the wings bone in. They were amazing. My wife got the combo plate with the grilled chicken and pretzel with cheese. My wife loved it. Definitely go back.Kid-friendliness: They had crayons and activity book, also kids menu”

3.1 Average116 Reviews

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