The Keys Restaurants Waterfront Dining At Put-in-Bay

Picture of The Keys Restaurant227 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-5397
The Keys

Island breezes are served up all summer long at The Keys Restaurant.  Located on the waterfront in downtown Put-in-Bay, this locals’ favorite serves up the tropical flavor with stunning lake views. Inside, Outside and patio dining are options.

The Keys Restaurant Particulars

Put-in-Bay hosts Florida inspired seafood and atmosphere. The beautiful two-story building greets visitors as they disembark from the Jet Express Ferry Terminal. Signature rum cocktails like the Painkiller or Rum Punch is a surefire way to start the vacation off right.

Grab a seat on one of their decks and settle in for a while! This is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon lunch or dinner. Start with one of their fantastic appetizers to pair with your cocktail made with the freshest ingredients.

Bahamian Conch, onions and bell peppers, then lightly fried, The Conch Fritters are a favorite!  Pair with a traditional island blend of spices and served with Key Lime Tartar Sauce, one of their signature items.

Peel and Eat Shrimp makes you feel that island lifestyle. It is served in 1/2 or 1 lb portions for sharing. The Apostle Cheese Curds are made from naturally sourced cheese and a real hit! Breaded Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds served with Sriracha ranch and so delicious! The Buffalo Shrimp is served with a tangy sauce and real Blue Cheese Crumbles on the side. Excellent choice alongside an ice-cold craft beer.

Their extensive menu and fresh seafood selections will have you coming back more than once! As with most Put-in-Bay Restaurants, Fresh LakeErie Yellow Perch is also on the list! The Keys Restaurant puts its signature Key Lime Tarter sauce and special breading in the mix with spectacular flavors!

Other incredible entrees include the Grouper Reuben, Carnitas Rice Bowl, and Island Fish Tacos.

The Keys Restaurant Menu Suggestions

• Grouper Reuben (Grilled grouper topped with guacamole, coleslaw, sweet chili tartar sauce, and swiss cheese
• Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp
• Island Tacos with avocado, Mango slaw, Key Lime Greek Yogurt, cilantro, black bean rice, and fire-roasted corn. Choose either blackened or grilled mahi-mahi, shrimp, or chicken.
• She Crab Bisque Soup
• Conch Fritters
• Blackened Mahi-Mahi fish tacos
• Conch Fritters

Don’t forget those delicious Cocktails! With the Caribbean rum flowing, a perfect vacation afternoon at The Keys Restaurant should be in your plans. Ask one of their friendly and expert bartenders to serve you up a Dark & Stormy made with Ginger Beer and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum.

Or go the frozen drink route with one of their many specialty drinks like the Pina Colada with a Raspberry Peach Grand Marnier Floater, Bermuda Triangle, a tropical twist of 151 Octane, and the famous Rum Runner.

The Keys Restaurant Specialty Cocktails

• Cool as a Cucumber Martini
• Moscow Mule
• Island Zombie, a mix of rum with pineapple and orange juice
• Tiki Lemonade
• Miami Vice, a classic blend ofPiña Colada ad strawberry Daiquiri.
• Moscow Mule

No visit to the Keys Restaauart would be complete without thei namesake Key Lime Pie. Topped with whipped cream and a lime wedge, and made from a secret Florida recipe. The Pineapple Creme Brûlée and Banana Xango, a deep-fried cheesecake, are pretty bananas as well!

When visiting Put-in-Bay, Ohio, for a weekend or all summer, a trip to The Keys Restaurant is a must. Take in these beautiful surroundings while you enjoy some of the best food and drinks on South Bass Island.

Things To See And Do Near The Keys

Many of the sauces and seasonings that you experienced at the Keys may be purchased in their on the site gift shop, Local Color. As you exit the complex, be sure to stop in for some gifts with a “local ” influence. Just a few blocks away, Adventure Bay is an amusement park geared towards adults and kids. Go Carts, Batting Cages, and arcade games offer something for everyone. If you dined outside at the Keys, you have likely seen the soaring riders behind the Put-in-Bay Parasailing boat! Riders can ride solo or with a friend. An option to get wet or stay dry is offered! The boat departs from the docks at the Boardwalk Restaurant Complex.