The Keys

227 Bayview Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456, USA

Address:	227 Bayview Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456, USA
Phone:	+1 419-285-5397
Site:	thekeyspib.com
Rating:	4.1

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Reviews 31

Julie S.

My husband and I were there over the weekend. We thought we would grab lunch before hopping on the jet express. We sat outside, of course, it was a gorgeous afternoon. We started noticing water snakes swimming by. I, myself, am deathly afraid of snakes. So of course I was freaked out alittle, but my husband kept telling me they were out in the water, they cant get up close. Not 5 minutes later we were asking the waitress if that was normal to see that many and she said they come up on the lower decks to sun bathe(about 3 feet below us, right next to our table) . We looked over our railing and one was crawling up under our table.... I took off screaming, ran out of the place and my husband paid the check quickly and we left without finishing our lunches. We were so disgusted, and my husband isnt even afraid of them, but he was disgusted. We saw about 50 snakes, they were crawling up the sides of the restaurant, swimming passed, they were every where! The people sitting around us was also disgusted and wanted to move tables. The Keys have to do something about there snake problem, because I know we will not be returning until they do something! So if you dont like snakes, dont go there. If you do...this is the place for you!

Mike Fair

When we decided to eat here, it was because we really wanted to eat by the water. Thats the main reason we come here in the first place, and they have great outside seating right on the waterfront. When you approach, it looks like a tourist place, and I suppose it is. But you must give credit where it is due, and the food we had (Monday late afternoon, September 7th), was really awesome, and better than we expected. We started with conch fritters, and they were as good as any weve had anywhere. I had the grouper rueben, and my wife had the lobster sliders. Both looked very appealing, and tasted to match. The reuben was on a marble rye, toasted to perfection. The sliders had plenty of lobster in them, and were very tasty. The side salad my wife ordered looked like something from a craft restaurant with a local garden. She was too full to eat it, so I saved the day there, and really enjoyed it. Looking at the reviews, I dont know if they are consistently this good. They are in a tourist spot, and clearly depend on some student labor. But they were on it this day, and the food was just fantastic.

Jeff Neibler

Tuesday afternoon, 2 PM, policy is no one gets a table unless eating lunch? Family of 4 denied a table? Maybe 10 of 40 tables in use. Was seated at Bar 4 top. Bartender was a snob and rude. Hard to believe, we just had lunch at another restaurant owned by same company and it was fabulous, Different managers? I am not a complainer usually I understand anyone can have an off day. But the people at this place get the gold for worst ever!

Michelle Haller

We had a half hour before we needed to catch our ferry. We sat at the bar inside and let the bartender know of our time restrictions. We got cocktails right away. 2 rum runners with Dragon fruit float were tasty. We got conch fritters in minutes. They were crispy and delicious with a zesty lime tartar. We were in and out in 15 mins. Thank you for the fast and friendly service! You guys are pros!

Jonathan Chupp

Table not ready, room temp bland food came before the warm drinks. No one cared or asked how the food was. Our stoned waiter Nate never asked us if we wanted a second drink. Soup tasted like it came from a can, no condiments, will never be back.

Rachel Kala

Fantastic place. Great atmosphere. Tuesdays they have awesome specials....$5 frozen drinks...that are Amazing! And half off flatbread pizzas. Also Amazing! Highly recommend while in Put in bay.

John Domer

This is the place to enjoy good food away from the hustle of downtown Put-in-Bay. Sitting by the bonfire at night is the best way to relax after a busy day.

Jeff Keller

Very nice place, with great views of the lake and the boats. Food is very good, you pay a little more for the views, but it was worth it.

William Fischer

Have a great time every year! Especially at night! All the bartenders have always been awesome! Even on a late Sunday night!

Tracy Timmins

Excellent food, great atmosphere and service. The drinks were outstanding. Wish I could get here more often.

Melissa Marini Švigelj-Smith

I had a delicious summer salad and cucumber martini. A beautiful view of mama ducks and their ducklings too.

Zach P

Great food, AMAZING atmosphere... I highly recommend this restaurant to any traveling to Put-in-Bay.

Shibley Photography

This place is fantastic! Everything about it is great! It is definitely a cool place to chill.