Put-in-Bay Dining & Restaurant Guide

A complete Put in Bay Ohio restaurants and bars guide with contact information. Put-in-bay has no shortage of variety! From a cheeseburger in the paradise of the north to a fine dining experience, you will find what your heart desires from the list below.

Many establishments serve outstanding food by day only to evolve into venues for great entertainment by night. From one-man bands to nationally known acts, you are sure to find excitement and variety at Put-in-Bay!

Mr. Ed's Bar & Grill Editor's Choice! Mr Eds Bar

The family-owned Mr. Ed's Bar and Grille is the perfect place for sports fans to catch the game on one of 15 TVs and enjoy the lowest happy hour prices on the island. With the menu featuring island favorites like wings, perch, burgers and wraps, no one will leave Mr. Ed's hungry! Rock out to the live entertainment inside or take in the view of downtown Put in Bay from the rooftop bar upstairs.

Delaware Ave || 419-285-5042 || http://www.mredsbarandgrille.com

Mr. Ed's Tiki Bar Editor's Choice! Mr Eds Tiki

Stop by Mr. Ed's Tiki Bar to enjoy a frozen drink - poolside! Put in Bay's first pool bar, Mr. Ed's Tiki Bar is located in downtown Put in Bay behind Mr. Ed's Bar and Grille and the Commodore Hotel. Join the pool party every Friday and Saturday afternoon to listen to a DJ spinning the hottest tunes, work on your tan and enter contests with a chance to win cash prizes.

Delaware Avenue behind the Commodore Hotel || NO PHONE || http://www.mredsbarandgrille.com/tikibar.php

Boardwalk Restaurant Editor's Choice!

Enjoy lakefront dining at the lobster bisque capital of Ohio! The Boardwalk offers fresh seafood and more in a casual family dining atmosphere. A great mix of live entertainment is featured throughout the summer season. Voted one of the 10 best boating destination bars in the country by Motorboating Magazine, The Boardwalk provides 80 mooring buoys and a harbor taxi for boaters.

Bay View Ave || 419-285-3695 || http://www.the-boardwalk.com

Chicken Patio Editor's Choice! The Chicken Patio

An island favorite since 1952, Chicken Patio is famous for its homemade wine-based sauce, made from scratch daily. Watch the chicken dinner, which includes BBQ chicken, sweet corn on the cob, potato salad and a dinner roll, cook on a 21-ft. charcoal grill before you enjoy it yourself. Outdoor seating is available in the heart of downtown Put in Bay on Delaware Avenue.

Delaware Avenue || 419-285-3581 || N/A

Crescent Tavern & Catering Editor's Choice!

Experience the Victorian character and charm of the Crescent Tavern, which serves homestyle lunches and gourmet dinners in a casual dining atmosphere. Located in downtown Put in Bay, the Crescent Tavern features a Wednesday night prime rib buffet and a Sunday night pasta buffet. If you're in the mood for barbecue and cold drinks, stop by the Taproom Bar or the Gazebo Bar and Grille on the Crescent Patio for live entertainment.

198 Delaware Ave || 419-285-4211 || http://www.crescenttavern.com

Frosty's Family Pizza & Bar Editor's Choice! The Crescent

Well known for it's pizza, Frosty's also serves sandwiches and is a must experience for an outstanding breakfast. Serving up some of the coldest beer on the Island, it's a great place to gather with friends for a game of pool.

Delaware Avenue || 419-285-3278 || http://www.frostys.com

The Goat Soup and Whiskey Editor's Choice!

Located between the church and the winery, The Goat provides a calm oasis from the bustling of downtown. Outstanding comfort food is served in a beautiful setting that was once an original island winery. All the wonderful soups and sauces are made from scratch daily. Enjoy everything from meatloaf to walleye, or try the original perch taco. Stop by on your way to Heineman's winery or in to town.

820 Catawba Avenue || 419-285-GOAT || N/A

Mossbacks Island Bar & Grill Editor's Choice!

Mossbacks is an upscale casual restaurant with great views of downtown Put-in-Bay, the park, public docks and Lake Erie. Lunch and dinner are served daily; breakfast is served on the weekends. Specializing in fresh perch and walleye, 1/2 lb. burgers, steaks and chops, grilled paninis, fresh salads, delicious appetizers and desserts, Mossbacks also has a children's menu for the little ones. Located in what used to be the Doller building, built in 1867.

Catawba and Bay View || 419-285-8888 || Web Page

Odd Fellows Tavern Editor's Choice!

Located across from the grocery store on Catawba, Odd Fellows Tavern is the latest addition to the Put in Bay community. Grab a bite to eat with their delicious paninis and soups, or attempt the 1 lb. corned beef sandwich. Libations include more than 20 beers, grape and cherry bomb specials and the signature shot - the Tiny Tini - you can even keep the glass! Check out the vintage video games, watch the game on the 50-inch plasma (Pittsburgh fans need not bother!) or rock out to the jukebox.

Catawba Ave || 419-285-5450 || N/A

Press House Joe's Bar Editor's Choice! Joes Press House

A true island dive bar in the tradition of old Key West, Joe's Bar's motto is "Beer is Food. Eat at Joe's." Stop by for a personal atmosphere you can't find downtown and to chat with the lively locals. Besides serving cocktails& beer, and housing a beverage store, Joe's dishes up island famous sandwiches - most notably the Sloppy Scottie - that are both delicious and affordable.

The red barn at the end of Catawba Avenue || 419-285-2716 || N/A

Roundhouse Bar Editor's Choice!

Order a famous Bucket of Beer at The Roundhouse, the big red hug in the middle of downtown Put in Bay. This island hotspot for bucketheads and others has been serving up hot music and cold beer for more than 130 years. Enjoy live entertainment twice daily from mid-May until mid-September in a casual atmosphere where peanut shells on the floor are okay and you'll never get cornered. Open from noon until 2:30 a.m. on weekends.

Delaware Avenue || 419-285-2323 || http://www.theroundhousebar.com

Skyway Restaurant & Bar Editor's Choice!

Visit the Skyway Restaurant and Lounge for the original late-night island experience! Located off of Langram Road near the Put in Bay airport, the Skyway serves a variety of delicious foods and offers an extensive selection of wine. Don't miss their award-winning martinis and a trip to the Bloody Mary Bar. The Skyway also specializes in catering parties, banquets and wedding receptions.

Langram Road near the Airport || 419-285-4331 || http://www.put-in-bayskyway.com

Axel & Harrys xxx

Axel & Harry's offers a casual yet upscale relaxed island atmosphere. Whether you choose to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner here, you will experience an exceptional meal while enjoying the coastal setting with a bird's eye view of the Great Lakes. Dine on familiar food with an edge. The full-service restaurant is open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and the indoor cocktail lounge and outside waterfront patio bar are open later into the night. Dinner reservations are encouraged.

Bay View Avenue || 419-285-2572 || N/A

Boathouse Bar & Grill xxx

Serving up Lake Erie perch sandwiches and baskets so fresh that the fish were sleeping in the lake last night! With their homemade Walleye Chowder, extensive barbeque options and kids' menu, The Boathouse is a great place for the whole family to dine. Eat outside on the patio for a view of downtown Put in Bay and Diriviera Park. Live music on the patio by the afternoon and on the stage inside by night.

Hartford Avenue || 419-285-5665 || N/A

Dairy Queen xxx

Serving its traditional favorites, Put in Bay's Dairy Queen is a great family stop for "hot eats and cool treats." Whether you're ordering your usual pick or venturing to try something new, you'll be sure to enjoy your ice cream in downtown Put in Bay, near the Jet Express dock.

Bay View Avenue || 419-285-3361 || N/A

Fishbowl

An eclectically decorated neighborhood bar with large front windows looking out at the park and the Put-in-Bay harbor.

Corner of Catawba and Bay View Next to Mossbacks || 419-285-3833 || N/A

Heineman's Winery xxx

Heineman's Winery has been producing some of Ohio's finest wines since 1888. Stop by to take a tour of the winery, then enjoy some wine or grape juice with a plate of cheese and crackers outside in the wine garden. Grapes are cultivated right on South Bass Islands, resulting in "vine to wine" quality control. Try the Pink Catawba, the island favorite. The winery is also home to Crystal Cave, the world's largest geode.

978 Catawba Ave. || 419-285-2811 || N/A

Irving's Delicatessen xxx

Fresh is the word at Irving's. All sandwiches and burgers are made fresh to order, and all salads and salad dressings are homemade. Enjoy breakfast sandwiches all day or try the famous Put-in-Bay Reuben, but definitely don't forget to try the hand-cut fries. Have your order delivered to you or eat it onsite in Harbor Village on Toledo Avenue.

Downtown || 419-285-3354 || N/A

Jolly Mon Island Caf� xxx

Enjoy a hot, fresh cup of coffee or latte while surfing the net at the island's only Internet caf�. Jolly Mon Island Caf� features gourmet coffees and espresso drinks, Oregon Chai Tea lattes, frozen coffee drinks and fruit smoothies, and a variety of pastries and fresh fruit. Toft's Ice Cream is another favorite on the menu with more than 12 varieties at any given time.

Located in Harbor Village || N/A || N/A

Mama Marias xxx

Mama Maria's homemade Italian food always hits the spot. Don't leave without trying an Italian Meatball Sub or a gooey slice of cheese pizza. Located downtown at the Edgewater Hotel with a patio that has a nice view of the downtown area and the harbor. Open well into the night to satisfy those late-night cravings.

Delaware Avenue at the Edgewater Hotel || NO PHONE || N/A

Pasquale's xxx

Over the years, the building in which Pasquale's is located has been an ice cream shop, barbershop and U.S. Custom's Office, but is now a family-friendly restaurant with a fantastic view of the heart of downtown Put in Bay. Pasquale's has been serving breakfast for more than 20 years and is famous for its large selection of omelets. Stop by for an Italian-American lunch or dinner.

Delaware Ave || 419-285-8600 || N/A

Put-in-Bay Brewing Co. xxx

A late-night island hotspot with two bars and a dance club at night, the Put-in-Bay Brewing Co. is South Bass Island's only brewery! Enjoy the famous pizza and sandwiches and sample the several different types of beer that have been brewed right on the island, including Summer Brew, Fat Man's Friend and Ole Cotton Top Irish Red. Live entertainment in the loft upstairs.

441 Catawba Avenue || 419-285-HOPS || www.putinbaybrewery.com

Tony's Place xxx

Tony's Place is "where old friends meet." Known as a favorite stop for locals, Tony's is a bar where everyone, from children to grandparents, will feel welcome. Besides serving beer, Tony's has ice cream, arcade games and bowling for the kids. Stop by to hear interesting Put in Bay history that only locals know. Obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated!

Catawba Avenue || 419-285-3923 || N/A

Victory Landing xxx

Get out of town at South Bass Island State Park. Enjoy the fantastic lakefront view from the deck for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks at Put in Bay's best-kept secret. Park has playground, umbrella picnic tables, fishing, temporary dockage, glacial grooves, stone beach, beautiful sunsets and bikinis (only on women). Jet ski rentals and Hotel Victory ruins nearby. Families, kids and well-mannered dogs welcome.

End of Catawba Avenue || N/A || N/A

Village Bakery xxx

Serving up fresh breakfast sandwiches, wraps, bakery and more - all homemade from scratch! Open at 6 a.m. daily, the Village Bakery has been tempting islanders and visitors alike for more than 12 years. Try the light-as-air palmiers or Edy's soft serve ice cream with chunks or soft yogurt for a cool treat. The Village Bakery is also happy to help you with your catering needs for any occasion, given 48 hours notice.

104 Delaware Avenue || 419-285-5351 || N/A

Z's Texas BBQ xxx

Southern style slow smoked ribs and brisket served steaming hot with all your favorite sides. Assorted sandwiches round out the menu of this outdoor dining favorite.

Lorraine Avenue in the Blue Marlin Tiki Bar || N/A || N/A

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