3.5
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3.0
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3.5
(359)
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3.0
(163)
Restaurant
Bar
Eclectic restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Accepts reservations
— Yes
We're not sure when there will be reservations open.
Phone
(419) 734-0450
Hours
SuSunday: 1:00 PM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
SaSaturday: 1:00 PM–9:30 PM
4 Jefferson St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA
Sunday: 1–8PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 1:00 PM–8:00 PM
MoMonday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
SaSaturday: 1:00 PM–9:30 PM
Hide times
(419) 734-0450
Why you should go
- Enjoy delicious meals like crab cakes and chicken teriyaki
- Experience dining right on the waterfront with a view of the harbor
- Great atmosphere for drinks at the bar or enjoying fine dining
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Wait times to be seated and to receive food were pretty extensive, but we weren't in a hurry. Food was delicious! I order the Pot Stickers, Ancho Apple Pork Chop and a couple of Peach Margaritas. We never got our side salads with our meals, so they were comped and they still gave them to us to go! This particular pork chop is really thick, so it took roughly a half hour or so to cook. I felt it was worth the wait. The atmosphere and view were great as well. Will go back!
Went here this evening while driving through. I thought the place seemed like it would be good... we were very wrong. The first impressions were that everything on the menu was overpriced. The only thing we got to try though was the spinach & artichoke dip ($14, twice as much as it was worth) because we were kicked out after our kids were sitting at a table on the patio watching the water. Yes. A restaurant with outdoor seating told us the kids could not be out sitting at a table. First, a waitress came and rudely told us kids could not be out of their seats at the restaurant. After we digested the ridiculousness of that, we asked for our bill. Instead of getting our bill, she got who I imagine was the owner to come talk to us. After he reiterated that kids can't be out of their "assigned" seats, tempers flared, and he ended up snatching all drinks off our table and refused to even give us the bill. We were more than glad to get out of there and out of that overpriced bill as well. Avoid this place! There are much better options along the strip.
*HIGHLY RECOMMEND** Oh my goodness. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. We went at peak time. Which lead to an hour wait but Holy moly was it worth it!!! I got the crab cakes which melted in my mouth. They were made from scratch. My hubs was craving chicken and got the chicken teriyaki and that was super good! The grilled zucchini is a must! They have a fun drink menu and a wonderful restaurant atmosphere. We sat at the bar until we were ready for our food and it was fun. The bar staff are fun and the whole staff is friendly. We even met the owner who is so laid back and cares about each plate that goes out the window! What a little gem hidden by the boat docks. MUST GO!
Wait times to be seated and to receive food were pretty extensive, but we weren't in a hurry. Food was delicious! I order the Pot Stickers, Ancho Apple Pork Chop and a couple of Peach Margaritas. We never got our side salads with our meals, so they were comped and they still gave them to us to go! This particular pork chop is really thick, so it took roughly a half hour or so to cook. I felt it was worth the wait. The atmosphere and view were great as well. Will go back!
Went here this evening while driving through. I thought the place seemed like it would be good... we were very wrong. The first impressions were that everything on the menu was overpriced. The only thing we got to try though was the spinach & artichoke dip ($14, twice as much as it was worth) because we were kicked out after our kids were sitting at a table on the patio watching the water. Yes. A restaurant with outdoor seating told us the kids could not be out sitting at a table. First, a waitress came and rudely told us kids could not be out of their seats at the restaurant. After we digested the ridiculousness of that, we asked for our bill. Instead of getting our bill, she got who I imagine was the owner to come talk to us. After he reiterated that kids can't be out of their "assigned" seats, tempers flared, and he ended up snatching all drinks off our table and refused to even give us the bill. We were more than glad to get out of there and out of that overpriced bill as well. Avoid this place! There are much better options along the strip.
*HIGHLY RECOMMEND** Oh my goodness. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. We went at peak time. Which lead to an hour wait but Holy moly was it worth it!!! I got the crab cakes which melted in my mouth. They were made from scratch. My hubs was craving chicken and got the chicken teriyaki and that was super good! The grilled zucchini is a must! They have a fun drink menu and a wonderful restaurant atmosphere. We sat at the bar until we were ready for our food and it was fun. The bar staff are fun and the whole staff is friendly. We even met the owner who is so laid back and cares about each plate that goes out the window! What a little gem hidden by the boat docks. MUST GO!
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Consider making reservations during peak times to avoid long waits
- Be aware that seating is mainly outdoors, so prepare for weather conditions
- Check ahead if you plan to dock your boat as spots are limited
Reviews
Bootleggers Waterfront Grille & Bar offers a beautiful setting with a view of the harbor, although some reviewers found the prices to be high. The food received mixed reviews, with some praising dishes like crab cakes and chicken teriyaki while others were disappointed by overcooked steaks. Service varied from excellent to rude, with mentions of friendly staff but also instances of poor treatment by the owner. Despite these mixed experiences, many enjoyed the atmosphere and location right on the water.
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From Tripadvisor5 stars
160
4 stars
60
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34
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22
1 star
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Wait times to be seated and to receive food were pretty extensive, but we weren't in a hurry. Food was delicious! I order the Pot Stickers, Ancho Apple Pork Chop and a couple of Peach Margaritas. We never got our side salads with our meals, so they were comped and they still gave them to us to go! This particular pork chop is really thick, so it took roughly a half hour or so to cook. I felt it was worth the wait. The atmosphere and view were great as well. Will go back!
Went here this evening while driving through. I thought the place seemed like it would be good... we were very wrong. The first impressions were that everything on the menu was overpriced. The only thing we got to try though was the spinach & artichoke dip ($14, twice as much as it was worth) because we were kicked out after our kids were sitting at a table on the patio watching the water. Yes. A restaurant with outdoor seating told us the kids could not be out sitting at a table. First, a waitress came and rudely told us kids could not be out of their seats at the restaurant. After we digested the ridiculousness of that, we asked for our bill. Instead of getting our bill, she got who I imagine was the owner to come talk to us. After he reiterated that kids can't be out of their "assigned" seats, tempers flared, and he ended up snatching all drinks off our table and refused to even give us the bill. We were more than glad to get out of there and out of that overpriced bill as well. Avoid this place! There are much better options along the strip.
*HIGHLY RECOMMEND** Oh my goodness. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. We went at peak time. Which lead to an hour wait but Holy moly was it worth it!!! I got the crab cakes which melted in my mouth. They were made from scratch. My hubs was craving chicken and got the chicken teriyaki and that was super good! The grilled zucchini is a must! They have a fun drink menu and a wonderful restaurant atmosphere. We sat at the bar until we were ready for our food and it was fun. The bar staff are fun and the whole staff is friendly. We even met the owner who is so laid back and cares about each plate that goes out the window! What a little gem hidden by the boat docks. MUST GO!
Beautiful settin delicious meal lil pricey but left full n happy so not complaining
1st time here from Mansfield,won't go back. Perch sandwich meal w fries (less fries then a mcdonalds small fry) sandwich came bare w side of tarter sauce,had to ask for a tomato at extra cost. Didn't have napkins/forks/ketchup. Pop sucks u can see through it. VIEW is great!! 2 avg meals @ 50.00. Then she checks us out and had extra meal on our bill. NO THANKS!!
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