3 Best Restaurants in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Overlooking Lake Erie, with some outdoor seating, this is one of the liveliest places in town—at least during the summer season, when it's actually open. The Boardwalk attracts regular visitors to the island who come for its fresh seafood and famous lobster bisque. The restaurant spans multiple decks and guests order from little kiosks before sitting down to dine. Waitstaff are primarily college students looking to make some extra cash over the summer, so the service can vary greatly from year to year.

Put-in-Bay's quintessential fast-food joint for the past six decades, Frosty's is known for its cheap eats, fun atmosphere, and cold beer served in tall, frosty mugs. It serves fried breakfasts in the morning and pizza and sandwiches throughout the rest of the day and into the evening. There's a kids' menu and it's popular with families during the daylight hours. It also has a backyard bar specializing in cocktails and live entertainment, with a "Big Man's Burrito Stand" that also serves tacos and nachos.

Tucked away from the main tourist drag, this tavern restaurant has made a name for itself with its breaded-perch tacos, stuffed with fish caught right in Lake Erie. It also has a large selection of soups, seafood, and pub staples. Get here early if you want to sit outside, as space is limited. Goat Soup & Whiskey is unusual in that it’s essentially a roving establishment, operating in Put-in-Bay in the summertime and in Keystone, Colorado, during the winter-snow sport season.