Guidebook for Catawba Island and Port Clinton
Food Scene
Open mid-April to mid-October. Indoor and outdoor cafe. Pet-friendly patio. Fresh bakery, gourmet deli, specialty coffee. Cool gift shop.
Rudder's Cafe
3260 NE Catawba RdOpen mid-April to mid-October. Indoor and outdoor cafe. Pet-friendly patio. Fresh bakery, gourmet deli, specialty coffee. Cool gift shop.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Italian-inspired menu with many GF offerings. Large bar area.
24 locals recommend
Ciao Bella
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Italian-inspired menu with many GF offerings. Large bar area.
Historic Winery with a variety of seating options indoor and outdoor space. Semi-private and private group venues. Online reservations are suggested. Menu offers moderate prices with American fare.
38 locals recommend
Gideon Owen Wine Company
3845 E Wine Cellar RdHistoric Winery with a variety of seating options indoor and outdoor space. Semi-private and private group venues. Online reservations are suggested. Menu offers moderate prices with American fare.
Eat. Sip. Shop. Wake up with coffee and fresh bakery, enjoy wines, applewood fire pizza, hand-crafted sandwiches, seasonal events, live music, shopping and retail.
Ørchard Farm Stand
3350 Northeast Catawba RoadEat. Sip. Shop. Wake up with coffee and fresh bakery, enjoy wines, applewood fire pizza, hand-crafted sandwiches, seasonal events, live music, shopping and retail.
European inspired new American restaurant located one mile from Sunnyside Tower Vacation Rental on Catawba Island. Happy hour, outdoor seating, multiple bars, upscale menu, small plates, fireplace, live music, special events, gorgeous grounds.
20 locals recommend
The Orchard Restaurant & Bar
3266 Northeast Catawba RoadEuropean inspired new American restaurant located one mile from Sunnyside Tower Vacation Rental on Catawba Island. Happy hour, outdoor seating, multiple bars, upscale menu, small plates, fireplace, live music, special events, gorgeous grounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to Miller Ferry Boat, live music, pool table, locals hang out for all ages, bar food.
Catawba Inn Pub
4112 N Crogan StClose to Miller Ferry Boat, live music, pool table, locals hang out for all ages, bar food.
Unique sixty-acre farm with micro-brewed beer and hand-held food options. Fun family venue.
44 locals recommend
Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba RdUnique sixty-acre farm with micro-brewed beer and hand-held food options. Fun family venue.
Sightseeing
Located on Put In Bay - Middle Bass Island
24 locals recommend
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
93 Delaware AveLocated on Put In Bay - Middle Bass Island
Parks & Nature
East Harbor State Park
1169 N Buck RdOn shores of Lake Erie, beach, hiking and biking trails
Walking distance from Sunnyside Tower. Fishing pier, boat launch, stone beach, playground, restrooms, pavilion. Great spot for nightly sunsets on the western basin of Lake Erie!
7 locals recommend
Catawba Island State Park
4049 E Moores Dock RdWalking distance from Sunnyside Tower. Fishing pier, boat launch, stone beach, playground, restrooms, pavilion. Great spot for nightly sunsets on the western basin of Lake Erie!
Entertainment & Activities
Popular Lake Erie island spot. Take Miller Ferry boat or Jet Express to the island. Stroll the island by renting golf cart or bikes. Fun restaurants, shopping, bars, live music, attractions, and historical sites.
135 locals recommend
Put-in-Bay
Popular Lake Erie island spot. Take Miller Ferry boat or Jet Express to the island. Stroll the island by renting golf cart or bikes. Fun restaurants, shopping, bars, live music, attractions, and historical sites.
Voted the best Amusement Park on the Planet! Considered the Roller Coaster Capital of the World!
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrVoted the best Amusement Park on the Planet! Considered the Roller Coaster Capital of the World!
Shopping
Ferguson's Cut Glass Orig
5890 E Harbor RdUnique shop with many original and stunning art pieces!
Dollar Tree
1800 E Perry StEverything is priced at $1
Arts & Culture
Merry-Go-Round Museum
301 Jackson StFamily-friendly with vintage merry-go-round carousel
Great place for families. Explore the history of aviation.
17 locals recommend
Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E State RdGreat place for families. Explore the history of aviation.