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The Keys

The Keys

With a stunning location right on the harbor, The Keys Restaurant embraces the island breezes while serving some of the best food on Put-in-Bay. Every seat in the house offers stunning lake views and Florida meets Lake Erie food is top-notch. The Lake Erie delicacy of perch is giving the tropical treatment with the hand-breaded fish served with The Keys signature Key Lime tartar sauce. The Florida vibe continues to the drink menu where you’ll find classic rum cocktails like Painkillers and Rum Punch. Right on the water, The Keys…

Hooligans Tavern

Hooligans Irish Pub

Raise a pint and toast to summer on Put-in-Bay at Hooligans Irish Pub. Lively and fun, Hooligans gives visitors a taste of the Emerald Isle with plenty of delicious bar food, beers aplenty, and lots and lots of whiskey. It wouldn’t be an Irish pub without whiskey! Hooligans is right in the center of town on Catawba Avenue. Next door to the Put-in-Bay Town Hall and the Police Department, Hooligans right in the middle of the action. The cozy interior is bedecked with rich, dark carved woods, lots of comfy…

Fish Shack

Fish Shak

The Fish Shak is one of many exceptional eateries located in The Boardwalk Restaurant complex. A sprawling building full of delicious food, gorgeous lake views, and plenty to drink, The Boardwalk Restaurant is a central meeting spot in the Put-in-Bay lifestyle. The Fish Shak caters to the seafood lovers in the family. Serving local fish caught right in Lake Erie, its specialties include baskets of hand-breaded sandwiches and baskets of fresh walleye and perch. Dig into your meal while taking in views of the very lake your fish came from.…

Little Galley

Little Galley

The Little Galley is the perfect spot for families or those on the run. Part of the sprawling Boardwalk right on the Put-in-Bay harbor, The Little Galley features delicious food at an affordable price. A great choice for day visitors as well as summer long vacationers, this spot offers stunning, panoramic views of Lake Erie, DeRivera Park, and the downtown docks. The Little Galley Serves Up The Classics Classic American fare is the specialty at the Little Galley. Black Angus burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, and hamburgers are served up…

put in bay boathouse bar and grill

The Boathouse Bar and Grill

A true Put-in-Bay classic, The Boathouse Bar and Grill has been serving the island for over 50 years. With an extensive menu that makes everyone’s stomach growl, The Boathouse is as good as its reputation. Sit inside and listen to music or take in a game. Or, opt for the patio, where you can enjoy gorgeous views of Lake Erie and downtown Put-in-Bay. The perch sandwich is one of the best on Lake Erie, and really, it wouldn’t be a trip to Put-in-Bay without dining on perch. Their take on…

Put-in-Bay Chicken Patio

Chicken Patio

The secret is in the sauce, the famous wine-based sauce of The Chicken Patio. Founded in 1952, Chicken Patio’s humble beginnings started on the patio of the Park Hotel with a small, charcoal grill. Cut to today, Chicken Patio is still on the patio, still making that incredible BBQ-chicken, it’s just a little bigger. They have been using the exact same sauce since their founding and with good reason. It was recently voted Best BBQ on Put-in-Bay. The smoky flavor draws in visitors, and the incredible chicken and sides keep…

put in bay boardwalk

Boardwalk Restaurant

The Boardwalk Restaurant is your one-stop-shop for some of the best food in Put-in-Bay. With dining options galore, visitors can choose from the island’s legendary Lobster Bisque along with other delicious fresh seafood dishes, burgers, Lake Erie Perch, crab legs, and many more menu items as well as a panoramic view of South Bass Island. Known as the Lobster Bisque Capital of Ohio, The Boardwalk serves the freshest, tastiest lobster in the whole state. Dig into a bowl and take in the spectacular views of Lake Erie and the docks…