Jolly Rogers Seafood House

We went on an off day , meaning they weren't very busy. But that meant we got great prompt service. The portions were large and the fish was delicious. My mother got a great seat with her back to the fireplace to keep her warm.

Found this family restaurant from a highway billboard. The bisque was hot and full of lobster bits in every spoonful-largest chunks shown. The salmon is the only grilled - neither breaded nor fried - fish on the menu. It was tender and flaky, heavily seasoned with Old Bay. It’s served with a delicate remoulade sauce with a hind of mustard seed. The waffle fries were crispy outside fluffy inside. The peel and eat shrimp were plump and firm. We’ll stop by again next time we’re in the area.

This was any amazingly good local restaurant.
We ate here 2xs in 2 days on our get away.
The fries mushrooms are the best we've ever tried, & the basket was full. It's a share size.
Onion rings were crispy too.
The 2 fish tacos 🌮 amazing
The perch sandwich 🥪 tasty.
Our only not so good was the coleslaw, it was vinegary / pickled?
Skip the platter and just order the awesome sides you prefer.
But don't miss this experience 😊 & beautiful view of the lake.

We visited Jolly Rogers on a short trip to Port Clinton. We figured, what could be better? Lake Erie was the backyard, and the food was tauted as "Lake Erie's Finest"...not so much.

It wasn't horrible, but I really did expect more, and have certainly had better fish. My husband went with the walleye dinner and I chose the perch. It was fun watching the sorting and breading machine through a large glass window as we waited for our order to be taken.

The waffle fries were like any you could get anywhere. The fish was good, and obviously fresh, but the batter/fish seasoning was almost non- existent; and the crispness I was looking for was just not there. Also, the food was not very hot when it was brough out. I guess I was looking for crispy, crunchy, hot flavorful perch...

All in all, I gave a 4 for my rating, simply because the staff was mostly friendly and helpful. The decor was also very nicely and comfortably rustic coastal. We sat at a table but had to move when we realized it was dirty and needed to be wiped clean. They were busy, but...

Also, given everything, I thought $58.69 was a bit much (includes tip) for 2 fish dinners...

Also, you know what they say about "location, location, location" -- couldn't have been better.

When we return to the area, we will probably not visit Jolly Roger again, since there are other places that seem to be good choices.

Stopped at Jolly Roger’s 🏴‍☠️ on way home from Middle Bass-anytime we are close it’s a must! The Perch and Walleye are the best I’ve tasted and I’m a fish person-my wife isn’t but she looks forward to coming cause the perch has never had that fishy taste, she always gets the perch. Sometimes we get the 1lb of perch to share with a side of onion rings and we are both full when we are done. It could feel on the pricey side as it was $45 for just the two of us today but it’s the right price for the portion size, perch and the great taste. Best fish place on the north coast or any coast for that matter. It’s really fun to watch them make it up in front of you while you are in line-absolutely fabulous! If you haven’t been drop what you are doing and go tonight!