Erie Beach Restaurant in Port Dover

10 Clinton St #2, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0, Canada

★★★★☆
(69 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
eriebeachhotel.com
Address
10 Clinton St #2, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0, Canada
Plus Code
QQMX+P7 Port Dover, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–7:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
69 reviews

Most Mentioned

perch (12) celery (5) patio (5) salad (5) atmosphere (4) fish and chips (2) prices (2) course (2) server (2) beer (2)
5 stars
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★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Stopped in for some perch, it was delicious, friendly staff also. Will definitely be going back

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

Loved the upper deck. It was raining a bit and they shut the cover. The food was excellent and portions large so I enjoyed 2 meals! A win win for me!

★★★★
June 19, 2024

It's not what it used to be. I could brag about this place before, the main of perch was very good. Pricey No signature on the salads. The wait staff saved the day. Otherwise???

★★★★
August 25, 2023

Had a quiet dinner with my nieces while being served by lovely wait staff! Food was acceptable and affordable. We left satiated. They were out of the pumpkin bread pudding..next time!

★★★★
February 10, 2023

After a long day of sunshine on the beach, the Erie Beach Restaurant is a delight. It has been around for many years and we have taken relatives from Germany here. Famous for their celery bread and featuring a beautiful lawn out front. Photo credit: Mike Schmiedtke

★★★★★
September 15, 2022

Service was excellent for our group of 18 despite a limited number of staff on hand to serve multiple groups spread throughout the restaurant. Great outdoor views and menu prices were what you would expect for this type of restaurant setting, somewhat in the mid-range category. Main course and dessert were excellent but I was slightly disappointed with the soup appetizer. The soup portion was generous enough however I have had far better Manhattan Clam Chowders elsewhere. In fairness to the restaurant I did not let my dissatisfaction known to them so they were never given an opportunity to rectify the situation. Overall a very pleasant experience and a place I would recommend if you are in the area.

★★★
August 18, 2022

Food was so so, waited quite a while to be able to sit on the rooftop patio only to be seated in the centre with no view, next to a wall with an air conditioner/exhaust vent beside it. A few large groups left, opening up alot of seating and the line for the patio subsided at which time we asked multiple times to be moved. Was told no basically and that some of the other tables were for larger groups, then watched within a few minutes as they seated other smaller groups at these tables instead (they weren't reserved either). Had been waiting a while to try this place out and really wasn't impressed by the service or the food. Plenty of other local places I'd rather eat at.

★★★★★
July 19, 2022

Service was great Kelly and Judy were awesome.. Food was amazing we had perch the 8 ounce cooked to delight and a chicken Caesar wrap plus they’re well-known celery bread. Plus drinks on the patio they were awesome would highly recommend this restaurant

July 22, 2024

Poor quality food.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Always my goto for perch. Pickerel is also very good. The rest is typical pub food, burgers, wings, etc.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very delicious food. Never ending salad is amazing. Very friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere!

March 22, 2024

Weird menu & selection of food with a fine dining atmosphere. I felt like Gordon Ramsey was going to come out of the back. I Left confused

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Erie Beach Hotel is our favourite place for perch dinners. Always so delicious . Friendly staff, clean restaurant and washrooms

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent and friendly servers. Grilled fish of the day was cooked perfectly. In a great town by Lake Erie

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got take out, perch and wings. Everything was excellent. Food was still hot when we got home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Maybe it is the casual atmosphere, or possibly it is seeing Rose again my favorite waitress. Rose has served me for over 30 years, either way I always love the Erie Beach Restaurant. I recommend one pitcher of draft beer, one platter of Perch, a plate of Shrimp, a plate of fries & you cant forget the celery bread. The Erie Beach makes great deserts as well Im always to full but my sister in law always gets a rice pudding to go. Always consistently a great meal & always a pleasant experience.

December 22, 2023

The calamari was way over cooked then I had perch fish tacos with fries...the taco shell was not even room temp it was cold like it came out of the fridge... absolutely none of the food was hot... Couldnt even say it was warm. We ordered 2 orders of calamari to start..sent one back not even touched, waitress did ask if we wanted a new order but we said no... there were 3 of us none of us ate more then a bite of our food it was so disappointing. Bill was 180$ we did have a cocktail and a glass of wine . Do not recommend, would not go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to dine out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love the food, great Perch, great atmosphere, eaten in the restaurant, cove dinning room and patio, all are great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nothing like driving into Dover with the top down and walking to the Erie Beach for perch and celery bread!!!

December 22, 2023

Terrible food (absolutely no seasoning), bizarre menu (lemon jello with horseradish, marshmallow salad, canned bean salad, cucumber salad which was mostly dressing). Servers were great, very attentive and hard working. Great nostalgia for those that grew up going there but holds no appeal to me.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is good, but not excellent. I had the pickerel dinner. The atmosphere is great! They even had mist machines helping to cool us down on a hot day on the rooftop patio! The servers were attentive. Food : 3/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wheelchair accessibility: Four steps still have to be walked up to get to dining room. Food

★★
December 22, 2023

We were crowded into The Rose Room. Set up was not conducive for a group, we were charged extra for the room, tips were automatically added. Yet we had to ask for coffee, extra salads, celery bread. Not impressed. Not pleased with the costs charged. Hype doesnt equal what we received, sadly.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went with seniors group Perch and roast beef were both overcooked. Very dry Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great good and view from the outside patio. Perch and pickerel are both great. Its pretty expensive, but its a higher end restaurant.

December 22, 2022

Waste of a drive from Hamilton when they dont get your order right and dont seem to care

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always a great meal and great service! We brought friends who hadnt been before and they loved it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great perch and local beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We love coming here in the spring and fall when its quiet. Always have an enjoyable lunch, wonderful service!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The service and of course the perch were both awesome! Love the atmosphere and the pumpkin bread pudding too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing as usual, fast, efficient and oh yeah incredible food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love this place]! The food was excellent and the staff was wonderful!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good family restaurant. I ordered beef on a bun . The beef was shaved thin tasty and tender. It was served with fries and a jus on the side. A very enjoyable meal which was served in a timely manner.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was good but a little pricey. Server provided great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ive been here a few times before, actually surprised I havent done a review yet! I ordered the battered cod for dinner. Without a doubt, this was one of the best fish dinners Ive ever had! The batter was perfectly crispy over the whole fish pieces. The meat itself was flaky and thick, also cooked to perfection! For the sides, I had coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, and of course their famous bread. The whole meal was delectable, and I cannot find a single thing to criticize! Highly recommend, prices very reasonable, will definitely be returning many more times!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful place, great food, Staffs are friendly, must visit !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food is always excellent from here! Went to knecktals and was disappointed in the customer service. Will choose Erie beach for now on.

★★
December 22, 2021

The patio is great for drinks. Nice vibe and clean. The food on the other hand is over priced and just plain average. Great for drinks. But stay away from the food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The patio is really nice and seems quite new. The food is quite good but dont expect large portions. It is also priced a little more than average. Overall its a great patio and atmosphere with good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place to get some fresh perch. Friendly staff and prompt service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We were there on Good Friday and it was extremely busy in spite of the bad weather - it was pouring outside. As usual the service was excellent and the price reasonable. We keep on returning to this restaurant because of the consistency.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The location was great, the staff were very attentive but the fish and chips were average at best.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

On special occasions my wife and I have dinner at the Erie Beach restaurant in Port Dover. Last week we had our usual perch platter & meal. Service was great, salads excellent, celery bread was delicious. Not wanting to complain to each other during the meal, but both of us commented later in the evening that the perch was only warm, not hot, a little wet, not crisp, tasted undercooked. Was not the same as we have enjoyed in the past. Would go again but ask that the perch be cooked longer, till a little crisp.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had a great perch lunch on the patio today!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Perch is excellent. Mothers Day had retro food menu, very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great place to go for fish and chips right out of the lake.