Bay Harbor

Atmosphere better than food; prices too high for the quality provided. Salad greens were not chopped today, and namesake salad has 3 non-​jumbo shrimp with withered strawberries. Local seafood is Lake Erie perch was fresh and well breaded with crunch but lacked flavor. Any restaurant with Kraft mac and cheese loses points in our book. Need home made mac for our kiddos! Spicy Thai Shrimp was neither spicy nor Thai. It was reminiscent of a thousand island dressing with a shot of Sriracha, smothering well crisped shrimp. Highly disappointing for such a fancy restaurant!

Miso Glazed Scallops and Fish Taco appetizer was an excellent way to start. Seafood risotto was very tasty and loaded with seafood. The Lobster linguine was also very good. Couldn’t have picked a better way to spend our last night in Cedar Point. Our waitress Kimberly was also wonderful. I would definitely come again if we are every around this way again.

The Bay Harbor I remember from my teen years would’ve been 5 stars. I think my palate has just become more refined. While Bay Harbor wasn’t bad, it was pretty middle of the road and not the BEST MEAL EVER experience that I remember.
Please keep in mind that this is the first prime rib I had ever eaten, at about the age of 19.
My sister and I came for dinner during last week’s trip to CP to keep with «tradition» and memory. There were not many people in the restaurant, but it was also a Tuesday at 6:30 at the end of the season (August.)
We were seated immediately, and our server kept the iced tea and arnold palmer’s flowing (we weren’t drinking because we were probably both dehydrated after walking around all day.)
We started by splitting a mini-​crab cake appetizer that was on special.
From there, we each had a salad.
Lastly, we both ordered prime rib, medium rare.
The crab cakes were probably the highlight of the meal. Very little filler, delicious bearnaise sauce on top.
The bleu cheese dressing with the salad was on point. My sister had a spinach salad instead of a regular house salad, and I was envious.
The prime rib was cooked to perfect temperature, but we both found it to be slightly tough and chewy. I didn’t know that was possible with prime rib. It was also a little bland.
The price was right compared to what we would pay at home for the same meal, but I think Bay Harbor might’ve worked its way out of my memory as someplace that *must* be visited when at CP.
Sorry, Bay Harbor.

I will agree with Danni on the previous review, because I was with her and six other family members for a table of eight. The ambiance was nice. Views of Lake Erie were stunning. Great location. Wait staff was really genuine. But again, the food preparation in relation to the cost was not as I expected which is why I am giving this three stars. And to reiterate: one bay leaf in my French Onion soup? Ok… I can see that, but really, how can you miss three?
Would I return? Probably not.

We came right from the park and felt welcomed in this more upscale atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating but the lobster fettichini was bland and we had to add Alfredo sauce to make it more eatable. The scallops in the risotto were under seasoned and we had to add salt. The lobster bisque was very creamy and had plenty of lobster pieces but the French onion had 3 bay leaves witch was careless on the chefs part. My miso salmon was a bit salty but the salmon was cooked well and was very moist. The patio area was well planned out and had beautiful sunset views. Very enjoyable and friendly restaurant, yet to b determined if we will return. Just a bit pricy for those minor mistakes.

So maybe we went on an off night for this restaurant. End of summer, tired of crowds, although it wasn’t busy, growing up in a resort town I get it but it doesn’t make sub par food and service ok.
Our ahi tuna appetizer was cooked, not seared. My risotto was clumpy, the seafood in it was chewy and there were only 3 small mushrooms in the mushroom risotto.
The LA Crema pinot noir was reasonable in price and excellent. The pecan ice cream dessert was very good.
The service just seemed tired and we never saw our server.
Sorry, Bay Harbor maybe the experience is better at the beginning of the season.

We just had dinner here, and were delighted with the service and the location. The food was also quite good, with the slight exception that the scallop risotto was a bit salty. Our waitress Trisha was excellent and helpful. We had the pecan ball for dessert, and it was great. Also, their special olive and garlic butter is awesome. Worth the price, and the shuttle took is back and forth from the door of our hotel. Very full and happy.

Visited Sunday night. Great service. Great drinks had the Alaskan king crab legs. Excellent!

We ate here twice during our trip to Cedar Point two years ago. It was a great way to start AND end our vacation at such a nice and delicious restaurant. It was great to see the lake and the coasters outside of our window. You should’ve seen our faces when we ate here for the first time, and have not been to the park yet! We were like little kids on Christmas Eve. We both enjoyed our dinner. It’s good to relax and have an expensive dinner during a vacation.
Service was excellent and it was fun to talk to the servers who asked where we were coming from, etc.
We’ll definitely be back when we come back to Cedar Point!

I went here once years ago and enjoyed it, and talked Sweetie into going back. Glad I did.
We were at CP for a conference, and after walking around the park at the end of the day, decided on this. It’s a bit fancy for Cedar Point, but not enough to be off-​putting if you’re casually dressed and a bit worn out after a day there. It’s right on the water, and the view is fantastic. Also, we got there just before sunset, so it was even better.
Service was impeccable. Amy was friendly and helpful. She pointed us in the right direction on the menu, when we told her what we were interested in. We started with soups, French onion and creamed asparagus. Both were excellent. There was a bread tray with regular butter and olive-​infused butter. Sweetie got a salmon fillet with roasted vegetables, and mushroom risotto swapped in for the normal wild rice. She enjoyed everything; I didn’t try it. I had the fried perch, fresh (as it darn well better be,) and with potato wedges and cole slaw. It wasn’t as good as eating what my friends caught, and relaxing on the patio with them, but it was right up there.
We passed on dessert since we were full. We did have beer and wine with the meal; not a huge list, but enough for some good options. The price was fairly high (or would have been if not for some gift cards that brought it way down.) But then, you’re paying for convenience and atmosphere too, which almost made it worth it. And given the other food options at CP, this is definitely the star.

Went here on recommendation of friend and were not disappointed. We had onion soup and a special red pepper appetizer and both were excellent. Our drinks were spot on. The bread was fresh and the house butter tasty. For our main course we had scallops, halibut and blackened grouper oscar. The scallops were perfectly seared and the risotto tasty. The halibut was moist and the pineapple salsa a nice accompaniment. The grouper was moist with just the right amount of spice. The bernaise sauce was just ok and the wild rice was really long grain white rice with a few specks if wild rice.

My boyfriend and I dined here during our vacation to Cedar Point. We were blown away by the atmosphere, service, and of course, the food! Ed was our server. He was an absolute delight! He was friendly and made great recommendations for our dinner. The crab legs were plump and tender. The scallops and risotto were cooked very well and the dish was extremely flavorful. We ended the meal with a slice of fresh key lime cheesecake. YUM! if you’re looking for an upscale meal while at Cedar Point, this is the place. It’s a great way to kick off or cap off your stay at the park! We will definitely be returning the next time we’re at Cedar Point. The shuttle service was great too!

One of the best fine dining restaurants you can find in Sandusky. Bay Harbor provides you many varieties of food and also great service. Since it was my first time, I did not know what to order but Ed made it all easy for me. He has excellent guest service skills and was very knowledgeable on the menu.
Overall, I was impressed with the qualify of food and team they have. I would recommend everyone to stop by Bar Harbor when visiting Ceder Fair!

Bay Harbor is definitely the gem of the Cedar Point/​Sandusky area. I had the pleasure of dining there twice while visiting last week and was impressed with both visits. The first visit I had Ed as a server who was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. I ordered the Bone-​in Prime Rib and it was amazing! My next visit I had Kim as a server who was also a great compliment to the organization. I ordered the Blackened Salmon and was unsure as to which wine I should pair so Kim brought over some samples and a wealth of knowledge for a recommendation. Lori the Manager visited the table to ensure we had a nice meal and we assured her we would be back when visiting the area again! I would definitely recommend it to our family who will visit in the future!

1^st time in a while Unilocal let us down. This is not a 4 – 5 star place. Honestly, MAYBE a mild upgrade from TGI Fridays.
Certainly a nice location. And dining outside at night near the firepit was very pleasant. But the food was really just not good. French onion soup standard, fish tacos poorly executed (not enough fish and grated white cheddar cheese ?!). Crab salad with avocado and mango best dish. Pasta dishes a mess. Shrimp and scallops drenched beyond recognition in an Alfredo basil sauce, as was Chicken linguini. Also, massive portions… couldn’t even come close to finishing.
And on that point… also had issue with the server. When we asked for recommendations, we got the upsell ie Lobster, king crab legs. And the waiter should have told us the portions were huge when my kids ordered… any fine establishment would let you know as a courtesy.

Bay Harbor seems to be hit or miss. The last time we ate there the appetizers were amazing but our entrees were lacking. We had the spicy shrimp appetizer, which I have always found to be excellent, and the salad with fruit in it. The lobster pasta was not worth the price. The sauce was flavorless, there was not very much lobster and pasta was for certain not fresh. After a few appetizers, entrees for two and a couple cocktails we walked away one hundred dollars poorer and disappointed.
I think that Bay Harbor has a great location but it always drives me crazy when I am in my dressy casual clothes trying to have a nice meal and a huge group from Cedar Point shows up in jean shorts, tank tops, flip flops and all stinky/​sweaty from being in the amusement park all day. They need to have a dress code posted by the door.
Would return for appetizers and drinks. Would probably try dinner here again sometime but have other places to try before coming back.

Nested along the western shore of the Cedar Point Pennisula, this quiet seafood house has some of the best Lake Perch this side of Lake Erie. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the shitake mushroom topping added an exotic flare known only to some Western US culinary connoisseurs. Bay Harbor likes to surprise its patrons with some unique made-​in-​house items like their lemon vinaigrette house salad dressing. It added a tartness to the salads ending on some sweet notes.
A full bar compliments your meal with a top shelf selection of single malt scotch.
By far the the Prime Rib carving station and Alaskan King Crab leaves the guest going back for more.
If you’re lucky they can turn on the grand piano while you watch the boats go by.

Fine dining? At an amusement park? Other than Disneys –Land or –World? You’d better believe it!
Me, my husband Rick, my brother Paul and his wife Jo, and my Cousin Cindy and her husband Bob made our annual trek up to Cedar Point this weekend. We decided we wanted one evening of ritzy dining and Bay Harbor was it. Thing about Bay Harbor is you don’t have to be a patron of the park in order to eat here. Just be sure you use the right entrance.
Much has been said about the prices at Bay Harbor. Hey, this ain’t the hamburger stand and they’re pretty much what you’d pay at any comparable restaurant. The pasta primevera looked mighty tempting, but Bay Harbor is known for its good seafood. My cajun walleye was just perfect. We also decided to splurge a little bit and get crabcakes for appetizers.
This was a perfect way to end a day of coaster riding. Oh, and Bay Harbor is also well known for spectacular views across the bay!

My family and I decided that Bay Harbor was too expensive and headed to Famous Dave’s on Saturday night. Well, Famous Dave’s was so crowded I didn’t even bother going in to ask how long the wait was. We headed over to Bay Harbor where we immediately got a table.
Since we weren’t planning on going here, we were underdressed but were not treated like the peasants we were. I felt slightly more comfortable when I heard the family behind us talking about Cedar Point rides (we were headed to the park after dinner).
My dirty martini was very good. I sampled everyone’s meal and it was delicious (and a welcome sight since we’d been eating crap around the park). The highlights were the prime rib and seafood scampi.
It was dark out by the time we were there but during daylight the view of the bay would be beautiful.
Our meal was expensive (maybe sightly overpriced) but it made us happy.

If you find yourself in Cedar Point, Ohio, consider Bay Harbor when you need a break from amusement park madness.
While Bay Harbor may not earn four stars if you moved it to New York City, I’m awarding it four stars because what other restaurant in Cedar Point is better?
I went to Bay Harbor while visiting Cedar Point with a group of friends celebrating a roller coaster fan’s 30^th birthday. I must admit, I am not a fan of amusement parks, and I am even less of a fan of small children. Bay Harbor served as a nice retreat into the grown-​up world of cloth napkins, good food, wine, and martinis.
The views of the bay (and harbor) are remarkable. The restaurant is open year-​round and seems to be frequented by boat/​yacht owners of Lake Erie. Because of the year round operation, the staff is hired and trained separately from all the other Cedar Point operations. While most of Cedar Point is populated by first-​time servers on break from college, Bay Harbor is home to friendly, knowledgeable wait staff that are practiced in the fine art of customer service.
The menu is a bit pricey for the area, but after corn-​dogs and slushies, you feel like you are getting your money’s worth. The food was good… no complaints from our rather picky party of 5. I don’t recall the specifics of the wine list, but it was decent enough to find a good bottle for celebrating a birthday.
My friend and I returned to the bar the following night for martinis while the men were roller-​coastering and the bartender was good. The martinis were delicious and made the merry-​go-​round much more amusing later that night.
Overall, I was pleased with my Bay Harbor experience. And that’s saying a lot from girl who didn’t really want to be in Ohio in the first place.