The best restaurants in Erie County

32 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Slide into The Miller's Table at Sawmill Creek Resort for Ohio-forward seasonal plates, local and regional ingredients that actually taste…

400 Sawmill Creek Dr W (Huron)

Slide into The Miller's Table at Sawmill Creek Resort for Ohio-forward seasonal plates, local and regional ingredients that actually taste like here, and a drinks list with hand-picked wines, signature cocktails, and Ohio craft beers.

From the Erie County newsletter, August 3, 2026

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If your week needs a no-fuss pick-me-up, Better Half Family Diner turns out classic dishes with locally sourced ingredients, from stacked…

1115 W Washington St (Sandusky)

If your week needs a no-fuss pick-me-up, Better Half Family Diner turns out classic dishes with locally sourced ingredients, from stacked sandwiches and wraps to homestyle comfort, plus easy online ordering for a quick take-home win. Sandusky staple energy, zero pretense.

From the Erie County newsletter, August 4, 2026

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The Club Restaurant & Bar brings Italian favorites, prime steaks, chops and their famous perch to historic downtown Sandusky, then turns up…

1220 Sycamore Line (Sandusky)

The Club Restaurant & Bar brings Italian favorites, prime steaks, chops and their famous perch to historic downtown Sandusky, then turns up the fun with weekly live music and a signature cocktail called The Hammer. Consider this your midweek treat... casual, tasty, and just fancy enough.

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Relaxed spot for grinders, toasted bread sandwiches and salads, plus Italian eats.

411 E Water St (Sandusky)

Relaxed spot for grinders, toasted bread sandwiches and salads, plus Italian eats.

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Tableside chefs cook teppanyaki at this sizable Japanese place also serving sushi rolls & cocktails.

5500 Milan Rd #350 (Sandusky)

Tableside chefs cook teppanyaki at this sizable Japanese place also serving sushi rolls & cocktails.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

4920 Milan Rd (Sandusky)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Diner serving ample breakfast plates & other American classics in a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere.

3002 Milan Rd (Sandusky)

Diner serving ample breakfast plates & other American classics in a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere.

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BackBeatQue

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Smoked meats and sides are served at this casual BBQ venue in an amusement park.

1 Cedar Point Dr (Sandusky)

Smoked meats and sides are served at this casual BBQ venue in an amusement park.

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Traditional & unique pizzas, plus pasta plates & sandwiches, in a nostalgic setting.

6207 Milan Rd (Sandusky)

Traditional & unique pizzas, plus pasta plates & sandwiches, in a nostalgic setting.

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OH Taco

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Rustic, brick-walled taqueria pairing classic Mexican street eats with creative cocktails.

223 W Water St (Sandusky)

Rustic, brick-walled taqueria pairing classic Mexican street eats with creative cocktails.

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Comfy pizza parlor offering pies & calzones, including build-your-own & gluten-free options.

1012 Cleveland Rd W (Sandusky)

Comfy pizza parlor offering pies & calzones, including build-your-own & gluten-free options.

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Traditional fare & tequila cocktails served in a cantina with TVs & bright, festive decor.

1007 W Perkins Ave (Sandusky)

Traditional fare & tequila cocktails served in a cantina with TVs & bright, festive decor.

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Laid-back tavern offering a menu of burgers and lobster dishes, plus a beer selection.

306 W Water St (Sandusky)

Laid-back tavern offering a menu of burgers and lobster dishes, plus a beer selection.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

4920 Milan Rd G (Sandusky)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Popular outpost featuring draft microbrews, sushi & Pan-Asian plates in an industrial-chic interior.

202 Columbus Ave (Sandusky)

Popular outpost featuring draft microbrews, sushi & Pan-Asian plates in an industrial-chic interior.

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Off-track betting & keno are offered at this casual spot that serves American food & cocktails.

1935 Cleveland Rd W (Sandusky)

Off-track betting & keno are offered at this casual spot that serves American food & cocktails.

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Fazoli's

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Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

5018 1/2 Milan Rd (Sandusky)

Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

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Cozy restaurant serving Japanese dishes including a popular spicy ramen and bubble teas.

4315 Milan Rd #8 (Sandusky)

Cozy restaurant serving Japanese dishes including a popular spicy ramen and bubble teas.

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

2003 Cleveland Rd W (Sandusky)

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

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Snooties BBQ

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Casual eatery featuring pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken, plus baked beans.

7312 Portland Rd (Sandusky)

Casual eatery featuring pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken, plus baked beans.

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Local haunt serving up wings and other comfort fare along with a variety of sauces, brews, and cocktails.

414 W Perkins Ave (Sandusky)

Local haunt serving up wings and other comfort fare along with a variety of sauces, brews, and cocktails.

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Casual restaurant offering Asian-fusion fare like fried rice and noodles amid clean decor.

186 E Market St (Sandusky)

Casual restaurant offering Asian-fusion fare like fried rice and noodles amid clean decor.

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Taco Bell

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

918 W Perkins Ave (Sandusky)

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

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Crush Wine Bar

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Stylish option offering wines by the glass & bottle plus an eclectic menu of small plates & entrees.

145 Columbus Ave (Sandusky)

Stylish option offering wines by the glass & bottle plus an eclectic menu of small plates & entrees.

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Neighborhood restaurant noted for its lake views and for dishes like perch, burgers and steaks.

101 E Water St (Sandusky)

Neighborhood restaurant noted for its lake views and for dishes like perch, burgers and steaks.

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Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

4318 Milan Rd (Sandusky)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

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Rayz on the Bay

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Casual eatery with burgers, the bay views and an outdoor seating area.

1101 E Bayview Dr (Sandusky)

Casual eatery with burgers, the bay views and an outdoor seating area.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

4314 Milan Rd Unit #750 (Sandusky)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Zuppaman

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Comfortable eatery featuring creative sandwiches, soups and salads.

1186 Cleveland Rd W (Sandusky)

Comfortable eatery featuring creative sandwiches, soups and salads.

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Modern, easygoing Mexican eatery specializing in tacos & bowls alongside handcrafted cocktails.

142 Columbus Ave (Sandusky)

Modern, easygoing Mexican eatery specializing in tacos & bowls alongside handcrafted cocktails.

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Casual eatery for pasta, pizza and other Italian mains, plus drinks such as sangria.

7000 Kalahari Dr (Sandusky)

Casual eatery for pasta, pizza and other Italian mains, plus drinks such as sangria.

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Casual restaurant serving up breakfast staples such as eggs Benedict, plus sandwiches, waffles, and salads.

Across the street from Shores and Islands, 122 E Water St (Sandusky)

Casual restaurant serving up breakfast staples such as eggs Benedict, plus sandwiches, waffles, and salads.

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