Restaurants in Sandusky
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Best Restaurants
“My husband and I had our micro-wedding dinner at Sortino’s and we could not have had a better experience! Charity, the restaurants’ general manager, and her team went above and beyond to make the evening so incredibly memorable and perfect. Charity made sure Mr. Sortino himself stopped by to meet us and spend time with us- making our night even more special 💕. Don’t even get me started on the food! Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the Chicken Marsala and the Anti-Pasta Board. Only complaint is how far away from us Sortino’s is (we live in Virginia) ☺️. Thank you so much to Charity, our server, Nick (I believe), Giorgio, and the entire Sortino’s staff!”
“Amazing place which is why I drive over an hour to come here BUT my only complaint is if they can post when their kitchen is closed. They post everything else on their Facebook but not their kitchen hours. Other than me crying about the kitchen this place is amazing.”
“I’ve never eaten anywhere that you could so easily tell that everything was made in house. The food was absolutely incredible with their meatballs being our favorite item. The steaks were cooked perfectly with a fresh sear that stayed on the outside and such a tender and even cook inside. Decor is really cute and made a great dinner date atmosphere. Our server was great. Super attentive and really engaging when she did stop by.”
“My daughter and I came in this afternoon after volunteering for the iron man we were starving… we sat at another downtown restaurant for over 20 minutes being completely ignored while everyone around us was being served so we ended up leaving and coming here… we sat outside a women greeted us at the door apologized and said there was only one server outside so it might be a minute.. which was amazing considering the last place we were at. We had a guy server can’t remember his name but he was great.. even though we did wait for a minute it was okay because we were acknowledged and not ignored. Server was super friendly and nice the food was DELICIOUS! 10/10 experience, we will definitely be back!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Visited Sandusky Oh location Amanda was great & very friendly & made the experience very nice. Service was fast & food was great!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“When planning a small birthday celebration for our daughter the first thought of food that crossed our mind was Great Lakes Grinders. We contacted them and easily selected a tray of our favorite grinders along with our favorite pasta salad and potato salad. The day we picked everything up was a breeze! The excitement to be able to eat a tray of grinders and sides in February was over the top! Every bite was amazing! Out of town friends experienced their first taste of Great Lakes Grinders and shared their appreciation for the deliciousness! There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a grinder!”
“mikey’s is an amazing place! they even play a guessing game so every person gets a chance to get their froyo for free! staff is always friendly and helpful. also very clean. even better, they support small businesses and collaborate on many events and promos! i would recommend this place to anyone wanting a sweet treat in the 419!”
“Big Shout out to The Pancake House!!!!The food and drinks were so good. The timing and service was great. The first time I went there were 2 of us, and this time we had a group of 8. Everyone in our group got something different, and everyone was satisfied. Thank you Brooke for the awesome service, and thank you Shelby for bringing us to this wonderful restaurant! it did not disappoint.”
“After an appt my husband had in Norwalk we stopped here for the first time in 10 years since I became gf. It was a magical Christmas wonderland as soon as we opened the door! Decked to the hilt and the special holiday menu was Christmas all the way with drinks too. I had a cold iced cocoa that had a rim of Vanilla Icing dipped in marshmallows! Are you KIDDING ME?🎄”
“Tom and his wife are amazing. 😍 The food was perfect and the atmosphere of the biergarten was to die for. will be back VERY soon🤤”
“This was one of our best experiences at The Breakers because of Santiago and his twin brother Gabriel. These two gracious gentlemen provided absolutely delightful service during our stay on the beach. In a world where it seems that people have forgotten how to be kind to each other, these two are joyful reminder of how we all should treat each other. The Breakers is very lucky to be represented by these two.
Nancy and David Anderson”
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“Steven was our server last night and he was an absolute delight! Everything was wonderful! Steven greeted us asking if we were celebrating anything and it just so happened we were there for our twins birthday. He immediately handed them each an arcade card. So sweet! The food was quick, hot and delicious! We will definitely be back again next time we come to kalahari!”
“My husband and I had our micro-wedding dinner at Sortino’s and we could not have had a better experience! Charity, the restaurants’ general manager, and her team went above and beyond to make the evening so incredibly memorable and perfect. Charity made sure Mr. Sortino himself stopped by to meet us and spend time with us- making our night even more special 💕. Don’t even get me started on the food! Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the Chicken Marsala and the Anti-Pasta Board. Only complaint is how far away from us Sortino’s is (we live in Virginia) ☺️. Thank you so much to Charity, our server, Nick (I believe), Giorgio, and the entire Sortino’s staff!”
“My daughter and I came in this afternoon after volunteering for the iron man we were starving… we sat at another downtown restaurant for over 20 minutes being completely ignored while everyone around us was being served so we ended up leaving and coming here… we sat outside a women greeted us at the door apologized and said there was only one server outside so it might be a minute.. which was amazing considering the last place we were at. We had a guy server can’t remember his name but he was great.. even though we did wait for a minute it was okay because we were acknowledged and not ignored. Server was super friendly and nice the food was DELICIOUS! 10/10 experience, we will definitely be back!”
“I don’t ever really review places, but I thought my service was super amazing! The food did take a while to come out, but our server Seth was very obviously going out of his way to speed the process up and get it to us. Something else I appreciated was how kind and respectful he was to us. As someone who works in a restaurant I know how frustrating it can be working late and things are going wrong and for him to be so nice and kind the whole time was great to see. This was definitely some of the best service I’ve ever had anywhere, so thank you Seth for being chill!!”
“Our first night of our vacation and we had a fabulous dinner at Famous Dave’s at Cedar Point! Great food, fantastic service from our waitress Terry! The bar staff made us some fabulous Rum Punch drinks too. Good atmosphere and clean as well. See you tomorrow night! Tonya”
“Found this gem ironically mentioned in a regional travel magazine. Definitely a local spot. I was only out of state plate in lot. Had to try the New York strip…. Perfectly cooked as requested. Sometimes I feel worried when a venue as too many things in menu, but with our family we had a broad selection and all was fantastic!! Don’t hesitate to venue out to this spot!!! Will be back again guaranteed!!! A++”
“Great people , and wine . Great history here if into wine need to make it a stop. Will be back many times I am sure Also have great option of gluten free cauliflower pizza”
“Family holiday we are from Australia. Our waitress Krista was lovely! Meals were great , loved the caesar croutons. Great atmosphere however the restaurant air conditioning was very cold.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Amazing place which is why I drive over an hour to come here BUT my only complaint is if they can post when their kitchen is closed. They post everything else on their Facebook but not their kitchen hours. Other than me crying about the kitchen this place is amazing.”
“I’ve never eaten anywhere that you could so easily tell that everything was made in house. The food was absolutely incredible with their meatballs being our favorite item. The steaks were cooked perfectly with a fresh sear that stayed on the outside and such a tender and even cook inside. Decor is really cute and made a great dinner date atmosphere. Our server was great. Super attentive and really engaging when she did stop by.”
“My family and I dined at Casa Real in Sandusky, OH. yesterday July 12, 2025. Overall it was a great experience. I only took one star on the overall rating because seating was cramped, but then again I am 6'5" so I guess that makes a difference. However what make my experience exceptional was the service. Our waitress name was Dianna. Wow, she is awesome. She took care of us better than any waitress that I have had probably ever, and that is saying something because I've been around for a wh ile and love to eat out. She kept our drinks full and everytime we needed something she was there and got it for us quickly and didn't forget anything. And believe me, they were super busy, but our family needs were met very very quickly and always with a smile. Dianna, I hope you and your boss can read this, I want to thank you for such a great experience. You have a new customer at least as long as you work there.”
“Love enjoying a cocktail with a burger and fries while seating on a pier! Once your order is in, it’s usually quick service. Beautiful fun spot to enjoy lunch. Everything I’ve had on the menu has been delicious. Definitely recommend if you enjoy outdoor seating and don’t mind a little occasional wind. This is also my GF’s favorite spot in town.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Patina Porch has become one of our absolute favorite places. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is airy, welcoming, and full of charm. The staff are just as warm as the space itself. They’re always happy to adjust things to your tastes, and as someone with a gluten allergy, it means a lot that they genuinely take it seriously and go out of their way to make sure I’m taken care of. My fiancé Chad and I also love browsing the beautiful antiques, upcycled items, and plants. It makes every visit feel like a little experience beyond just stopping in. Over time, the staff have become friends, and we’ve even met new friends along the way while spending time there. It’s also one of our favorite places to bring people who are visiting or to introduce friends to, because we know they’ll love it as much as we do. We also love their trivia nights on Thursdays. It’s always a fun reason to come back and spend time there. Patina Porch is one of those rare places that feels both special and comfortable at the same time, and we’re always happy to come back.”
“The food at Daly’s is always good. Extensive menu and daily food specials keep me coming back. Always quick service from friendly bartenders. A staple in Sandusky that’s been around forever for a reason! Plenty of room for everyone with a huge bar and a large dining room.”
“On Saturday may 14th our son held his marriage ceremony and reception there. It was absolutely beautiful. The care we received was outstanding. The food was amazing. Could not of asked for it to be any better. Thank you Julie for the care you and your amazing stafe provided us!”
“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”
“Great deals as well as have everything for all your family members! Make this your one stop shop! And also love the food at the cafe can take the kids there to eat and not break the bank!”
“My daughter and I came in this afternoon after volunteering for the iron man we were starving… we sat at another downtown restaurant for over 20 minutes being completely ignored while everyone around us was being served so we ended up leaving and coming here… we sat outside a women greeted us at the door apologized and said there was only one server outside so it might be a minute.. which was amazing considering the last place we were at. We had a guy server can’t remember his name but he was great.. even though we did wait for a minute it was okay because we were acknowledged and not ignored. Server was super friendly and nice the food was DELICIOUS! 10/10 experience, we will definitely be back!”
Cheap Eats
“We visited last week while renting a condo about a block from Tony's for a week. We found this place by accident, just strolling thru town. Our son wanted wings and it was the first place with a menu our family of 4 could all agree upon. We came in from the back and up the patio to enter and weren't sure what to put expect. We were impressed with the interior and that it was the first restaurant (4th overall in Sandusky on our trip) with an adequate cooling system. We were all impressed with our choices. My husband had the Greek cheesesteak and loved it. I couldn't decide between the mac & cheese hot dog or the French Dip. Our server JP a suggested the French Dip and I have to say it is one of the best I've ever had. I think their seasoned mayo is what makes their sandwiches! The daughter and I both got the mac and cheese. She said it was the best mac & cheese she's ever had and she's never impressed. If we are ever back in Sandusky, we're definitely coming back!”
“We enjoyed a family dinner this past November at Twisted 3. Tracy was very sweet to help me to plan my event in their Side Room. My party of 20 enjoyed a great variety of well-made delicious food choices! Our little kids enjoyed the extra space to run around with their ‘extra energy.’ What a fine restaurant this most certainly is!!!”
“The staff was super friendly! One of the bartenders helped me sample a cider on draft that was seasonal. Some kind of brown sugar donuts or something? It was SO GOOD! I bought one and loved it. I would love to know the exact name and company for the fall cider!”
“Love enjoying a cocktail with a burger and fries while seating on a pier! Once your order is in, it’s usually quick service. Beautiful fun spot to enjoy lunch. Everything I’ve had on the menu has been delicious. Definitely recommend if you enjoy outdoor seating and don’t mind a little occasional wind. This is also my GF’s favorite spot in town.”
“Came in after a long day of rollercoaster riding at cedar point and enjoyed drink or two on the dancefloor with awesome mixes from our dj who's birthday it was!!!alphademik. Walked right from our cedar point express hotel and felt very safe, the whole tiki theme inside is super fun and the lights on the dance floor got us dancing in no time! There was a five dollar cover at the door, super reasonable for the fun inside. We cannot wait to come back to this bar again with more friends to party! 🎉”
“Kozys Bar & Grill is a place you can go to anytime of the day for a bite to eat, a drink or both. Feel like dancing step on the dance floor and let your hair down. Food is amazing and drinks are good too. If its a special drink that's not normally made. They will look it up and make it for you. Event nights are fun, relaxing, and full of laughter. Most of all a good time. Open for parties, showers, meetings, and more. Book your next event with her. Congratulations again on your one year🎊🎉🥳”
“Cream cheese Pretzel!!! Yes.
The regular pretzel straight out of the oven with the nacho cheese. Amazing!
A separate line for the drink station is a plus.”
“I don’t ever really review places, but I thought my service was super amazing! The food did take a while to come out, but our server Seth was very obviously going out of his way to speed the process up and get it to us. Something else I appreciated was how kind and respectful he was to us. As someone who works in a restaurant I know how frustrating it can be working late and things are going wrong and for him to be so nice and kind the whole time was great to see. This was definitely some of the best service I’ve ever had anywhere, so thank you Seth for being chill!!”
“We had the best experience tonight! The food (specifically the quesabirria) was all amazing. The staff and cook were also the best. This place did not disappoint and I would recommend it!”
“They have something for people who have high fructose corn syrup allergies like me like gold peak tea now and bread sticks thank you cedar point”
“Our first night of our vacation and we had a fabulous dinner at Famous Dave’s at Cedar Point! Great food, fantastic service from our waitress Terry! The bar staff made us some fabulous Rum Punch drinks too. Good atmosphere and clean as well. See you tomorrow night! Tonya”
“Who doesn’t love a western area. The food was confusing and lots of things looked vegetarian but then reading the list of vegetarian things they were not. So that is confusing….
They move people through the line very fast which is impressive!”
“Our server Hassan was exceptional- he was extremely attentive and kept us informed at all times about the status of the order. Even though the kitchen was backed up he made sure that we were taken care of with drinks and extra bread. It was a busy holiday but we had a great meal. Food was great too.”
Latest Reviews
“My family and I dined at Casa Real in Sandusky, OH. yesterday July 12, 2025. Overall it was a great experience. I only took one star on the overall rating because seating was cramped, but then again I am 6'5" so I guess that makes a difference. However what make my experience exceptional was the service. Our waitress name was Dianna. Wow, she is awesome. She took care of us better than any waitress that I have had probably ever, and that is saying something because I've been around for a wh ile and love to eat out. She kept our drinks full and everytime we needed something she was there and got it for us quickly and didn't forget anything. And believe me, they were super busy, but our family needs were met very very quickly and always with a smile. Dianna, I hope you and your boss can read this, I want to thank you for such a great experience. You have a new customer at least as long as you work there.”
“On Saturday may 14th our son held his marriage ceremony and reception there. It was absolutely beautiful. The care we received was outstanding. The food was amazing. Could not of asked for it to be any better. Thank you Julie for the care you and your amazing stafe provided us!”
“I was really impressed with the service in the bakery today. It's 2 days until Thanksgiving, so of course they were super busy. I needed a Boston Cream Pie for my son's birthday. I asked for help because I couldn't find one, and Jen went in the back to look (twice), got one out of the freezer, and then wrote on it for me with icing, smiling the whole time. I could have cried, because I didn't want to disappoint my son, but Jen delivered! Many thanks Jen! Also, Cathy, the cashier, is another gem. Always courteous & smiling, even 2 days before a major food holiday! Thanks again”
“Ted, my server was incredible. He treated me and my party like family. The drinks were incredible and came out so quickly, try a home brew! The food was cooked perfectly and the seasoning and flavor were on point. I honestly can't say enough good things about the place! I will be back every time I'm in town.”
“Fantastic people, I have been buying perch by the 11 pound box for years and actually 2 boxes per year and have never , in repeat never found a bone. The people on here that score less than 5 stars are full of crap! People that wait on me are great ……. Take another look, this place and people are above the rest!!”
“Truly disappointed ☹️- got the most expensive item on the menu - lobster and grits - it was very salty and the grits were not southern grits - they were bland - I’m used to having the dark gravy (made with coffee). Don’t good chefs taste their food - and I couldn’t enjoy any taste of the lobster! Waited so long to go there- wasted a very expensive meal!!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Big Shout out to The Pancake House!!!!The food and drinks were so good. The timing and service was great. The first time I went there were 2 of us, and this time we had a group of 8. Everyone in our group got something different, and everyone was satisfied. Thank you Brooke for the awesome service, and thank you Shelby for bringing us to this wonderful restaurant! it did not disappoint.”
“Love enjoying a cocktail with a burger and fries while seating on a pier! Once your order is in, it’s usually quick service. Beautiful fun spot to enjoy lunch. Everything I’ve had on the menu has been delicious. Definitely recommend if you enjoy outdoor seating and don’t mind a little occasional wind. This is also my GF’s favorite spot in town.”
“Never had it, only heard about it until last week. Worth going back for! My kids had to go 2 days in a row. Best chicken tenders in the fast food market. If your not from around one, the only sauce the have is their house 'cane' sauce, it is really good, Also great tea.”
“After an appt my husband had in Norwalk we stopped here for the first time in 10 years since I became gf. It was a magical Christmas wonderland as soon as we opened the door! Decked to the hilt and the special holiday menu was Christmas all the way with drinks too. I had a cold iced cocoa that had a rim of Vanilla Icing dipped in marshmallows! Are you KIDDING ME?🎄”
“Good people. They honor Americans rights.”
“The quality of our local steak and shakes have significantly improved along with the staff. Much cleaner, tastes better, and even seems more filling than it used to. On top of that the new company policies like banning microwaves, beef tallow for their fried goods, and grass fed beef for the burgers. It went downhill a while ago but I can definitely say it has done a complete 360 and has honestly been one of our families favorite quick fast food locations now. Definitely better than McDonald's.”
New Restaurants
“my wife and I tried Cheekz last night for the first time. We ordered two burgers and an app and everything was beyond amazing. This may be the best burger I've ever had. Here's the best part, my burger was a mistake and I was given the wrong burger. Best mistake ever and I'll get it again (inferno burger). The owner stopped by and chatted for a bit and our waitress had owned her goof, even though we were completely content; we were sent off with my original ordered burger and my wife was given a duplicate to make up for it. incredible service, staff and food! We'll definitely be back.”
“Steven was our server last night and he was an absolute delight! Everything was wonderful! Steven greeted us asking if we were celebrating anything and it just so happened we were there for our twins birthday. He immediately handed them each an arcade card. So sweet! The food was quick, hot and delicious! We will definitely be back again next time we come to kalahari!”