PUT-IN-BAY DINING & RESTAURANT GUIDE
PUT-IN-BAY DINING & RESTAURANT GUIDE
Put-in-Bay has no shortage of great food! From a cheeseburger in the key west of the north to a fine dining experience, you will find what your heart desires from the list below.
Put-in-Bay Restaurants: What you need to know
Put-in-Bay offers a wide variety of restaurants. Ranging from a simple Subway chain restaurant to sit down fine dining venues with views that are incredible! Enjoy the famous Lobster Bisque or Alaskan King Crab at The Boardwalk.
For the best dining experience head up to the upper deck for fine dining with a great view of the Put-in-Bay harbor and Perry’s monument. For a Caribbean vibe you can make your way to The Keys where the perch tacos are delicious.
Most of the Put-in-Bay Restaurants are in the downtown area although there are a few in the interior of the island. Most Put-in-Bay Restaurants will feature delicious Lake Erie Perch. It’s served in tacos, salads, baskets, and entrees it’s that good! A close runner-up is the Walleye, another popular Lake Erie Fish.
Many establishments serve outstanding food. Also, at night they evolve into venues for great Put-in-Bay entertainment. From one-man bands to nationally known acts, you are sure to find excitement and variety at Put-in-Bay! Click here for More Put in Bay Bars and Restaurant Dining
Put-in-Bay offers a wide variety of restaurants. Ranging from a simple Subway chain restaurant to sit down fine dining venues with views that are incredible! Enjoy the famous Lobster Bisque or Alaskan King Crab at The Boardwalk or a frozen Caribbean concoction at The Keys.
Most of the Put-in-Bay Restaurants are in the downtown area although there are a few in the interior of the island. Most Put-in-Bay Restaurants will feature delicious Lake Erie Perch. It’s served in tacos, salads, baskets, and entrees it’s that good! A close runner-up is the Walleye, another popular Lake Erie Fish.
In downtown Put-in-Bay alone, you will find options like Cameo Pizza in the back of Mr. Ed’s Bar and grille, Pasquale’s Cafe, and Mossbacks just to name a few diners. Restaurants located outside of the downtown Put-in-Bay area consist The Goat Soup & Whiskey is known to have some of the freshest ingredients on the island, Joe’s Bar which has great sandwiches, and Taco Bay where the steak tacos come highly recommended.
Feeling like some dessert? Walk through DeRivera Park to Dairy Isle for some great ice cream!
So Many Dining Options!
Put-In-Bay Restaurants are ready for all tastes. Grab some breakfast on Delaware Ave at Pasquales Café. Want a savory Italian sub? Stop by the Frosty Bar and pair it with an icy cold brew.
Catch the boats floating by while enjoying a huge Cuban Sandwich at Topsy Turvey on Bayview Ave. Get your Irish fix with a stop at Hooligans on Catawba Ave with some Fish and Chips. Devour a late-night burrito at The Reel Bar.
Soak up the lively downtown streets while enjoying the outdoor seating at the Put-In-Bay Brewery and Distillery. Smell the delicious food cooking at the Chicken Patio. Down a margarita and enjoy some live entertainment at the Boathouse Bar.
Have a tasty pastry from the Village Bakery or sweet crepe from The Forge. Indulge in appetizers from The Goat Soup and Whisky or try one of their soups make from scratch! Clearly, there is something for everyone!
With so many things to do in Put-in-Bay you may need more than just one day. Then you will get the full South Bass Island experience! Check out the Put-in-Bay lodging and hotels we offer to find something that fits all of your lodging desires!
The sooner you book, the sooner you can get on a Put-in-Bay ferry to come across to the island! Most family guests stay for a full midweek (Sunday through Friday) and most of our younger party crowd visit us on weekends (Friday through Sunday).
Call us for more information at 216-898-9951 or keep scrolling through putinbay.com!
Top 10 Put-in-Bay Restaurant Questions
Yes! Reservations are available at the Goat Soup and Whiskey for groups of all sizes. The Upper Deck at the Boardwalk also accepts group reservations. All other restaurants serve on a first come first served basis. With so many Put-in-Bay restaurants available, you should be able to find seating without waiting too long.
There are many different options for Pizza on Put-in-Bay! The most popular is Cameo Pizza which can be found inside Mr. Ed's Bar and Grille. Cameo Pizza is open until 3:30 AM on weekends and offers dine in, take-out and delivery. A close second is the island's newest pizza sensation, Swipe Right Pizza, located out next to Joe's Bar and open until 2:00 AM on weekends (walking distance to the campground, Island Club, and PIB Condos).
Frosty Bar has great cheesy pizza and is open until 1:00 AM. The Put-in-Bay Brewery is another great and little known option for pizza, but with a very loyal following. Lastly, you have Put-in-Bay's most unusual pizza opportunity - the Fire Engine Pizza Company on the edge of downtown.
There are multiple places available for pizza on the Island:
- Swipe Right Pizza: (419) 742-9222
- Cameo Pizza: (419) 285-4444
- Frosty Bar: (419) 285-3278
- Put-in-Bay Brewery: (419) 285-4677
- Fire Engine Pizza Company: (419) 515-2645
Yes! If you are looking to dine on the water, you have a few options. First, you have The Keys, offering a Caribbean vibe with great tasting food and located right on the water next to the Jet Express ferry dock. The Boardwalk, on the other end of the harbor, has a lower and upper deck with multiple dining options. The Upper Deck, inside the Boardwalk, consists of fine dining and the lower deck has many a la carte options available. Located just next door, Topsy Turvey's Bar also has a sitting deck right on the water. Lastly, Dairy Isle is located next to the water if you are looking for a quick bite or some ice cream treats with a beautiful water view while you eat.
It is hard to pick just one with so many fine options. Thus, according to customer reviews, the Top 5 places for seafood in Put-in-Bay are:
- The Boardwalk
- The Keys
- The Upper Deck
- The Boathouse Bar & Grille
- Mossback's
Almost every bar and restaurant on the island has some sort of live entertainment both day and night. Some of the Best Bars for Live Entertainment on Put-in-Bay are Mr. Ed's Bar & Grille located in the Commodore Resort, the Roundhouse Bar, and the Boathouse Bar & Grille.
Here is a list of Put-in-Bay restaurants that are open late:
- Swipe Right Pizza: open until 2:00 AM
- Topsy Turvey's: open until 2:00 AM
- The Boathouse Bar & Grille: open until 2:00 AM
- Mr. Ed's Bar & Grille: open until 2:30 AM
- Subway: open until 3:00 AM
- Cameo Pizza: open until 3:30 AM
The Subway at Put-in-Bay is located inside the lobby of the Commodore Resort, next to the Mist Swim-up Bar and is carryout only. There is no dining area inside, however, there are a few chairs and tables outside the lobby where you can sit down and enjoy your meal.
According to TripAdvisor, here are the Top 10 restaurants in Put-in-Bay:
- The Forge
- Goat, Soup and Whiskey
- Pasquales Café
- Topsy Turvey's
- Hooligans
- The Keys
- ReelBar
- Upper Deck Restaurant
- Mossbacks
- The Boardwalk
Each restaurant on the island is privately owned and most open and close at the start and end of the season. However, Tippers and Topsy Turvey are usually open year-round for island residents and guests alike. On some winter weekends, Reel Bar, located across from Put-in-Bay's Grand Islander Hotel, is also open for food and entertainment.