The Shipyards

There is no better view in Northern Ohio! The food is good, the people are fantastic, and the view can't be beat!

We met with family at The Shipyards for a birthday dinner for my mother in law. We had a large party on a Wednesday and knew happy hour ended at 6 so we made sure we were seated and our order put in. I ordered the walleye sandwich and split it with my wife. I asked for the tartar sauce to be on the side which was done correctly. The walleye was decent and the sandwich was good. The fries were ok but not great as in they were crispy but not hot. I ordered two kids Mac n cheese which was $8 each. The kids had tots which were cold. After receiving the bill, we checked to make sure our drinks were priced correctly as the waitress told us all drafts were $3. My wife got the shipyard ipa and I another ipa. The other guests in our party ordered the same beer and we put our order in about 8 minutes before 6. Our drinks were rung at full price while the rest of our table had the happy hour price. My wife and I were the first to order. Our bill had a ring time of 6:01. When I asked the waitress, she went to the bartender and indicated the issue. The waitress came back and said we'd have to resolve it with the bartender. I spoke with the bartender who indicated that she couldn't do anything because it was rung up after 6. I explained we ordered at the same time as the rest of the table and asked if it could be corrected. She then looked at the bill and said none of our order qualified for happy hour. I explained again that our family members had ordered the same items but received happy hour pricing. She stated again that there was nothing she could do and walked away. She refused to hear anything else from me. We did not split checks until the end of the night. I would understand if we had ordered at 5:58 or 5:59. The waitress left our table at 8 minutes before 6 and the rest of our table got the happy hour price even though we ordered before they did. They refused to hear me over $7 in drink costs. They were extremely rude about it when I asked and lied about what qualifies as happy hour based on our other parties drink orders. I was left standing at the bar rudely after merely asking a question about the bill and being advised there was absolutely nothing they could do. I may only be one customer but I'll never go there again. I was brushed off over $7. I'm not sure who to blame and while my party said to take it out of the tip, I felt that would be a disservice to the waitress so I paid the bill and left 20%. The interior is nice. It's like an old warehouse and has parts of the structure visible for a cool look. I really enjoyed the atmosphere but again, I'll never again spend my money there. The price for the quality of food while debatable was not worth it but I went for family and atmosphere. Spend your money where you're valued as a customer. It was only $7 but the principle of the matter remains.

This was our first visit to The Shipyards and had some positives and some negative. First, our Server wasnew and when asked what beers were "Seasonal" aslisted on the menu and we're told there is an apricot ale and no other beers other than what's onthe menu. I had to go to the bar to find out whatother beers were available and found many others.Other than not knowing what beers, our server wasvery pleasant and delivered food quickly. Food was served warm and fresh. Baby back ribs were Excellent and not overcooked or reheated. Almond crusted fishwas crunchy and thin, very disappointing for $22.Overall restaurant was clean and good atmosphere with a beautiful patio overlooking the boat docks.

Great service, great food and great music. We ate the 8oz steak, brisket, fries, pub pretzels with beer cheese that was out of this world tasty.

Amazing spot in the river front in Lorain. Coming from a foodie town like Portland Maine (where I'm almost positive they got their name and logo from, Shipyard brewery, I see you). Growing up in Lorain I always hoped for nicer restaurants with more creative menus and ingredients. This place gets top marks in my book. The beer is flavorful, the menu is relatable but trendy, and the service is friendly. Also, for social distancing, the sheer size of the place makes it easy. Every time I go home to visit the family, I'm sure to swing by here for a pint and walleye sandwich or cup of French onion soup.

The Shipyards is quite an asset to Lorain! It's in a perfect location with plenty of parking and great views if you decide to dine outdoors in their comfortable patio. As we all know, half the pleasure of dining out is the hospitality, and The Shipyards is not lacking in this department! Shout out to Marissa and to our gracious server, Leah.... both employees were hospitable and welcoming! The Shipyards' menu is filled with delicious appetizers and entrées! #YUM The ambiance has soft lighting, great dining music and is quite spacious, leaving plenty of room for "social distancing". The Shipyards also offers private catering in a delightful and spacious upstairs room that has great views of the harbor. #SatisfiedCustomer

A great place tucked in along the Black River. Recommended by my nephew, we tried the carrots which were perfectly sliced, fresh and sweet. Served very cold, these orange beauties needed no salt. It would have only interfered with the natural flavors found only in the best carrots found on our planet. Next time, we will turn our attention to the carrot cake. My wife and I can't wait!

Good service & yummy food. Wish they had more open hours. Great burgers. Havent been there in a while.

Horrible experience every time I have tried to give this place a chance. They used to have plain and pepperoni pizza on the menu. I ordered pepperoni twice and received a pizza with no toppings at all, except one piece of pepperoni in the center under the cheese. Another time, they were out of what I ordered and forgot to tell me, so I got nothing when everyone else's food came out. Small portions of frozen food, bad service, bad food. So glad Avon Brewing will soon be taking over this location.

Unfortunately, they had already closed by the time we arrived at their door for a late night dinner, so we didn't actually have a chance to give them a try. Maybe next time.