Watch Boats Come In At This Charming Dockside Restaurant In Ohio

Dining out in the summertime takes your experience to a whole other level with outdoor seating—especially when the outdoor seating includes a waterfront view. Here in Ohio, we're fortunate to have so many waterfront restaurants. And it's even more special when you can watch boats dock in for the evening. Dockside Cafe in Sandusky, Ohio is the perfect place to do so. With gourmet burgers and tacos, live entertainment and scenic views, you couldn't ask for a better dining experience in the summer.

Check it out:

"Dock, dine and spirits" is the motto of this charming waterfront restaurant in the Sandusky Bay.

You'll find it at 611 W Shoreline Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870.

From the restaurant's outdoor-only seating, you can see Cedar Point Amusement Park and boats of all types and sizes making their way into the marina.

As the sun sets, the pergola lights up, making the atmosphere pretty dreamy.

You can visit Dockside Cafe daily, which is open from 11 a.m. to sunset each day, weather permitting.

You can even dock your own boat at the City of Sandusky's Paper District Marina right next door and walk over to Dockside Cafe.

On the menu, you'll find some tasty fish tacos, epic burgers, mouthwatering quesadillas and more.

To see a full menu, click here.

You may even encounter some live entertainment during your visit.

On the weekends, the wait for a table can be a bit lengthy, but the delicious food, beautiful views and laid-back atmosphere make it worth it.

(Can you picture yourself here yet?)

Dockside Cafe is located at 611 W Shoreline Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more dockside dining in Ohio, check out our previous article: 7 Restaurants In Ohio With The Most Amazing Dockside Dining.