Restaurants in Sandusky, Ohio

Moseley's Rooftop Bar

223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Rooftop Bar

Join us on the rooftop for a fun tiki vibe all summer long. Located on the top floor of Hotel Kilbourne. Take a ride in our elevator for a birds-eye view of Sandusky Bay. Enjoy sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails, frozen drinks or get warm and toasty with us in the fall with spiked hot apple cider or hot chocolate sitting by the fire. Don’t let the weather keep you away. Moseley’s Rooftop Bar has a great indoor bar to watch the storms roll in. Moseley’s Rooftop Bar is open through New Years Eve, before we go on winter break. We will open again for the season around Memorial Day. Be a Rooftopper. Everyone is doing it… Rooftopper (plural rooftoppers) Noun:(slang) An individual who takes selfies or videos with expansive and vertiginous urban views and cityscapes, from locations usually , but not always restricted to the public.

OH Taco

223 W Water St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Modern Mexican

Trendy Mexican restaurant located at Hotel Kilbourne offering modern Mexican cuisine, unique tacos and margaritas, and an inviting outdoor seating area overlooking Jackson Street Pier.

Pipe Creek Wharf

2330 River Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Seafood & American

Casual eatery on Sandusky Bay with patio seating, focusing on fish and seafood, accessible by road or boat; features live music and a cashless policy.

Pizza House East

604 Scott St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Pizzeria

Vibrant local pizzeria known for diverse specialty pizzas like the Baked Potato Pizza, high‑quality ingredients, friendly service, and outdoor seating.

Port Sandusky Family Restaurant

325 W Market St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Breakfast and American

Sandusky Bay Pancake House

4710 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Breakfast and Brunch

The Sandusky Bay Pancake House has been locally owned and operated since 1966. Rebranded out of the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic, our breakfast and brunch eatery incorporates local farmers, small businesses, and purveyors. Both sweet and savory cravings can be satisfied by our extensive offering of pancakes, egg dishes, crepes, waffles, French toast, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more. Dine inside, on our spacious covered patio, or at our bar. In addition to specialty coffees and cold brews, we offer brunch cocktails and locally produced beer and wine. Order online for carry-out. We welcome locals and tourists alike to experience the tastes of northern Ohio.

Shore House Tavern

306 W Water St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Sports bar & restaurant

Sports bar and restaurant since 2015 known for tacos, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and lobster mac & cheese, with weekly specials, weekend brunch, a Bloody Mary bar and a huge outdoor patio.

Small City Taphouse

202 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Asian fusion & craft beer

Vibrant culinary destination offering diverse dishes like spicy bowls, sushi rolls, and craft beer and wine, in a spacious, family‑friendly atmosphere with attentive staff.

Sora & Oak

212 Hancock St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Japanese restaurant & bar

Japanese restaurant and bar featuring miso soup, vegetable sushi rolls, poke, udon and a clearly labelled vegan menu.

Sortino's Italian Kitchen

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Italian

Sortino's Italian Kitchen — Sortino's Italian Kitchen: Where Old-School, Red Sauce Italian Meets the Modern Age. Located at Kalahari Resorts & Open to the Public. Pizza, Pasta & Extensive Wine List. Old School Cuisine.

Sweet Cheekz Café N' Bistro

217 E Water St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Café & bistro

Charming café and bistro fostering positivity and kindness, supporting local farmers and artisans with unique beverages and a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

The Bay Bell

803 East Bay View Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870

American · Lake-Front Dining

The Bay Bell Restaurant & Bar is a family-owned waterfront dining destination in Bay View, Sandusky, Ohio. We proudly serve fresh, made-to-order meals all day in a warm, casual setting where guests can enjoy great food, friendly service, and scenic views of Sandusky Bay. Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, or daily specials, Bay Bell offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and gatherings of all kinds. What sets us apart is our commitment to great food, generous portions, daily specials, and genuine hospitality—creating an experience that keeps guests coming back. Enjoy breakfast served until 2 PM on the bay, one of our most loved offerings.

The Boeckling Club

614 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Bar & American restaurant

Restaurant and bar housed in a renovated former Knights of Columbus bar featuring a biergarten, full‑service kitchen and a smaller pub kitchen in a character‑filled setting.

The Club Sandusky

1220 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Restaurant & bar

Restaurant and bar at 1220 Sycamore Line in Sandusky.

The Maca Root

216 E Water St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Juice bar & vegan‑friendly café

The Maca Root Juice Bar & Eatery is the top vegan-friendly cafe in Sandusky, OH. We're the go-to place for whole foods, and our menu is full of healthy options like smoothies, acai bowls, and avocado toast made with primarily organic, non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients to ensure that our customers stay healthy and nourished. Holding a small event? We would love to cater for you. Whether you're interested in joining us for breakfast or lunch, make the trip down to The Maca Root Juice Bar & Eatery today!

Thirsty Pony

1935 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870

American · Sports Betting Bar

When it comes to dining, the Thirsty Pony, serves up a variety. From steaks, pastas & perch to Frickers World Famous Chicken Wings, gourmet pizzas & burgers bursting with flavor, you’ll find what you’re hungry for.

Toft's Ice Cream Parlor

Sandusky, OH

Ice Cream Parlor

We have been making our “One Quality” products through five generations of family, in Sandusky, OH since 1900. This achievement makes us Ohio’s Oldest Dairy. We source our fresh milk and real cream from family farms to create our unique creamy taste that is remembered and loved. 13 local dairy farms within a 50-mile radius deliver fresh raw milk to our Sandusky plant 365 days a year. Toft’s has received written pledges from all 13 dairy farms to refrain from using the synthetic growth hormone rBST in their production of milk. These daily deliveries allow us to produce the freshest milk and finest ice cream possible, all backed by the National Dairy FARM program, which sets the standards for animal care.

Vita Sandusky

256 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Coffee Shop · Wine Bar · Bistro

Vita is the perfect place to gather with friends, family or co-workers to enjoy a variety of unique experiences: a morning cup of coffee, lunchtime soup and sandwich, a glass of wine, or a cocktail; finding your new favorite menu item you wonder how you lived without; or enjoying a drink and live entertainment in a one-of-a-kind environment. To us, that's Livin' La Vita Locale.

Wake Up And Waffle

122 E Water St, Sandusky, OH, 44870

Breakfast & waffle café

Breakfast café featuring sweet and savory liege waffles and breakfast sandwiches.