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Hours
Sun
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.5
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CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Quality food, drinks and entertainment in an island setting
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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4.5
223 reviews
Excellent
164
Very good
27
Average
18
Poor
10
Terrible
4
Mike P
Monroe361 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Dropped in for an early lunch on a Tuesday - we were greeted and seated right away. Our drink was taken and delivered in short order. We both ordered the Reel Burger, albeit a bit differently - our orders were delivered quickly and correctly! Our server, Leah G, was very friendly and attentive throughout our stay. We have always enjoyed The Reel Bar and will be back!
Written July 25, 2023
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Reel bar
Thank you for talking the time to review us, we hope to serve you again soon.
Written July 25, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MrsMuri2611
Altoona6 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
Great location for lunch. All our food was excellent. Our waitress Angela recommended some awesome choices and was able to accommodate some nonalcoholic drinks for this pregnant mama. The perch tacos were the best and even my toddler enjoyed the food. Would definitely dine again.
Written June 27, 2022
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Josh S
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Wonderful place to eat and drink. Food was fantastic and our waitress Caitlin was spot on with everything. She never let our glasses get empty and we took her advice on some things to try that turned out amazing. The lobster roll and the shrimp were suggested and they were some of the best we have ever had. We will definitely be back to see Caitlin and and get some more lobster rolls.
Written June 23, 2023
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Reel bar
Thanks for the feedback! We are happy you enjoyed your food! We also feel lucky to have Catlin on our staff this year, see you again soon.
Written June 28, 2023
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Czaplicki
Norwalk734 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
This experience wasn't as great as our visit 3 years ago. The brussel sprouts tasted like they were out of season. The Sweet Bourbon Burger was good but small for $18.99.
I ordered a speciality cocktail..Reel Mule for $9.
Waiter asked me if Titos ok? I assumed that is what came with it and said yes.
When the bill came we were charged an extra $2.00.
Written September 29, 2022
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Alex K
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • couples
This place was a ripoff. I understand that prices are higher on the islands, and I don’t mind paying $17 + for a burger with fries out here. However, the portions were so small my plate looked half empty when I got my food. I was still hungry when I left. There are plenty of other restaurants around here with similar prices but with more generous portions. The waitress was inattentive and did not do anything to remedy the problem.
Written June 14, 2020
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Nikmajo
Caseville262 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
This was one of the best lunches we had on the island! The waitress was great (so sorry, I can never remember names). The grouper sandwich was huge and I paired it with the mexican corn, another huge portion. Both were fantastic! My husband ordered the garlic parmesan chicken chunks off the appetizer menu and declared that they were better than his favorite restaurant's boneless wings back home! I guess I'm going to have to look for some property here, so we can come back to the Reel Bar regularly, LOL!
Written August 13, 2023
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Reel bar
Thank you for the review, we are happy that you enjoyed everything during your visit.
Written August 27, 2023
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Aaron S
15 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
My family googled the many places to eat on Put in bay, Ohio. We came across Reel Bar, and read many good reviews. My wife and I choose to eat gluten-free and asked what options we had. Vitto, was very knowledgeable and helpful to us. He made sure that we understood what we could and couldn’t eat. Also our waitress who was named Sarah was very friendly and helpful, making sure we received exactly what we ordered. We were extremely happy with our service and the food was amazing. It will be at the top of our list for places to eat the next time we visit the island.
Written July 22, 2021
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SBean
Dallas15 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
Our server made us feel right at home from the moment we sat down. The royal red shrimp appetizer melted in our mouth. The broth of the New England clam chowder was herby and salty - yum! The veggie burger was spicy and hearty. We arrived closer to closing time and despite being short-staffed, our server chatted with us like she had all the time in the world.
Written July 23, 2021
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Gene J
Ridgeland54 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Few places open in Put in Bay this time of year, but this was our first. We won't pass it up in the future. Three plates peel and eat shrimp, perch tacos, and the ribs were fantastic. Vitto was great. And they were open later as we approached the off-season.
Written October 3, 2023
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Reel bar
Thank you for the nice review. See you next time!
Written April 8, 2024
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JuliaU
18 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
What a fabulous place! I've been to PIB many times and didn't know this restaurant/ bar existed. Catlin C. Was an excellent server as well as all other staff. My burger, the Reel burger, was outstanding. I asked a few locals where the best burger was on the island and the Reel was the answer. They were correct. Well definitely be back! As a plus, there is KENO!!
Written June 17, 2023
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Reel bar
Now that you have found us, we hope that you will come and see us again. We are lucky to have Catlin as well as the rest of the staff at Reel Bar. Hope the rest of your time on the island was just as great!
Written June 17, 2023
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Jays
Port Clinton63 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
Have eaten here a couple of times before writing this review. Got the tots this time. $15 for 6! Just not worth that price. Chicken chunks are pricey for size also. Tacos are small and pricey also. Go to Forge next door instead. Much better. Actually most places better on the Island.
Written September 22, 2020
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laurawO9907RW
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We take your opinion seriously and we're sorry our pricing was off for you. We strive to have some of the best food and drinks on the island. We always welcome comments about what we sell and how we price it. We hope that you will give us another try. Please ask for Andy when you come in so he can receive more feedback from you!
Written September 25, 2020
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Traci E
Dover144 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
We stopped by earlier in the day & they were not serving food due to lack of workers. We stopped back again for dinner & they were serving meals & had an open seat so decided to stay. The wait staff was working hard so kudos to them. The meal took a while & was probably average. We got the perch/walleye dinner & perch/shrimp tacos.
Written August 17, 2022
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Steph F
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • family
Reel Bar is a great lunch spot. Burgers and fries are always amazing. Our server, Vito, was great and gave us some tasty suggestions to try. Sit by the open doors and enjoy the fun people watching along with the fun bands playing.
Written June 20, 2023
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Reel bar
Thank you for the great review! It is great to hear you always enjoy your food at Reel Bar and I agree our patio is great for people watching!! We hope to serve you again soon.
Written June 22, 2023
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Mike P
Monroe361 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Dropped in for dinner on a Thursday under COVID restrictions. We were greeted and seated right away. Marissa took our drink order quickly and answered our questions regarding the menu. They didn't carry her favorite wine, but had an adequate replacement. The Ray's Rum Punch was outstanding! She got the Bourbon Burger (albeit with her modifications) abd I the Chicken Wings with an order of Onion Rings. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout!
Written July 30, 2020
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BuilderBear
Elyria590 contributions
May 2020 • couples
A great island bar. Enjoyed the Reel Burger salad while watching the Ray Fogg performance. Andy, Ray and the staff are tremendous and welcoming. Everyone feels welcome. Located in a historic venue with lots of unique memorabilia.
Written May 25, 2020
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