Location: Sandusky
Top Restaurants in Sandusky
Top Things to do in Sandusky
Where to eat American food in Sandusky: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Sandusky. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Thrill seekers will have no trouble getting their kicks in Sandusky, home to the world-renowned Cedar Point Amusement Park, boasting 17 roller coasters, plentiful children's attractions and carousels. Outside the park, the city entices travelers with its sandy white Erie shores, stunning coastal trails, mysterious Seneca Caverns and numerous refreshing water parks. The downtown waterfront boasts historic architecture, charming boutiques and unparalleled views over Lake Erie.
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10. Jolly Donut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By ladysusie
This was a great find for breakfast. The food is good, and the sweets are delicious. Their prices are very good. Great place for a good homestyle breakfast that is very affordable for families.We had several items for breakfast, and we took our sweets to go.The French toast is extra cute and tasty.The staff was super friendly. We will be sure to return again when we are in town.
9. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Half Restaurant. Half Store. All Country
Reviewed By Hokiechip
Visited around 6 on a Friday evening and was surprised that there wasn't a wait to be seated. However, we were extremely pleased with both the food and the service. Excellent all-around experience.
8. Great Karoo Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By Nancyjane1965
Loved the breakfast buffet. Great choice of food...many different eggs, pastries, meats, fruits, cheeses, breads, cereals, juices. Unbelievable! Service as excellent. Prices were high, but well worth it.
7. Crush Winebar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Beachy K
I am not a wine drinker, however, I do enjoy eating at Crush Winebar. Don't worry, they have a full bar for us non-wine drinkers. I've eaten here 4 times over the last couple years and have always had outstanding food. This restaurant has some outstanding small plates. If you are a person that likes to eat by volume, this place might not be for you. Some of my favorites I've had at Crush: bacon wrapped dates, beet salad, periogi's, fish tacos, street corn, trout pate, and corn chowder. I love the unique selection. The first time I ate here, I ate on their brick patio that runs along a alley next to their building. Patio is very charming and suitable for parties of 2. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for an out of the ordinary dining experience in the heart of Sandusky, Ohio Service has always been outstanding and the food is a good value for what you get.
6. Dianna's Deli & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By Thedevelopingimage
Have been by here many times for years. We decided to give it a try for lunch. The place was a little dirty and dated. We sat for a good 10 minutes and had to track someone down to wait on us. I ordered a salad with tuna. The food was ok, nothing special. Not sure weâd return.
5. Thirsty Pony
Overall Ratings
4 based on 672 reviews
Reviewed By BergholzTimelord
We had visited the Thirsty Pony for lunch while working for a client. We were told that they had a large menu and that it would not disappoint. It was Tuesday around 12:30pm when we arrived and we were seated quickly. A server took out drink orders and came out pretty quickly. The restaurant was not bust and I think we were 3 of a dozen that were there. We ordered 2 Fricker Chicken Salads and a Fricker Chicken wrap. We waited and waited for the food to come out, with no updates from the server. After about 25-30 minutes the food came out. The food was good and warm, but just seemed to take very long for as quiet as it was. The Fricker chicken in the wrap and the salads was delicious and potion sizes were reasonable for what we received. Would consider visiting again, but maybe not for lunch. Food prep seemed slow, and though the server was friendly, she could have checked up and kept us updated more on the status of our meal, as we ended up getting back to work late.
4. Demore's Offshore Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By jukho
Googled a place to eat in Sandusky, as we were passing through to Cedar Point. The outside did not look like much, and there were not any cars in the parking lot-we almost kept going... glad we did not! Their tap beer approach was a completely new concept to us. You pour it yourself, and pay by the oz. I recommend the Shandy! The seafood nachos were amazing! And so were my fish tacos (Mahi). Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well-shrimp dinners, and popcorn shrimp basket. We also had some raw oysters, which were pretty tasty as well. Definitely a unique dive!
3. Manny's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Charles N
Whenever we're in town on business we always look forward to eating here.The service and food are both excellent. They have a wide selection of different types of food available other than the normal bar food you'd see in other places.The fresh fish dishes are all very good and some of their appetizers are not to be missed (home made tater tots - they're huge!)
2. Famous Dave's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
Lookin' for some great BBQ and a fun atmosphere? Head on over to Famous Dave's for authentic St. Louis-style BBQ cooked in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs, hand-rubbed with a custom blend of spices and cooked for hours to extract the n
Reviewed By denise m
Great food at a decent price for a resort area. No need to dress up here either. Brisket and ribs were both so tender. Waitress knew her stuff. Place was packed but we didnât have to wait and the staff was pleasant. The CP shuttle will drop you off here too!
1. Berardi's Family Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 580 reviews
Berardi's Family Kitchen is a family owned restaurant in Sandusky, Ohio that has been serving the locals for over 75 years! We have been voted Best Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert and Best Fries by the Readers Choice Awards and are a local favorite dest
Reviewed By Suze44857
Three friends met at Berardi's for lunch. We all enjoyed our choice of food and the service that was afforded to us. We all talked about returning again and not forgetting that Berardi's is an excellent choice for lunch. Beth waited on us and she is EXCELLENT. (Very personable and proficient.) There is such a variety of offerings on the menu that it is hard to make a decision but I had the ruben after much debate and it was quite tasty. The onion rigs that accompanied my sandwich we huge and very yummy. Thank you. We will soon return.
