The Village Pump

I enjoyed the perch tacos and obviously loved the Brandy Alexander. Staff were awesome and didn't make us feel too too crazy when we ordered ahi tuna to take home for our dogs Overall, the food was decent bar food, staff were great, atmosphere was great, so would recommend.

This is a must go to restaurant- the Perch sandwich and cheese curds were amazing. The food was delivered promptly, still hot and delicious.The waitress is a local, gave us suggestions on places to visit , she was pleasant, made frequent checks on the table and brought drinks when she noticed the glasses were getting low!Love the local feel, a jukebox, pool table and simple style with the decor.

Pitcher of Brandy Alexander was a tasty and fun drink to share - a unique cool drink (kind of like an egg nog shake) on a hot day. Great friendly service from the bartender, she even sang us a song on our way out!

I visited during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) times in October 2020. This was my first stop for lunch on the first day that I arrived on Kelleys Island (Lake Erie, Ohio).LUNCH -- Their menu is large but just ask a server for help if you feel overwhelmed. I knew I wanted fish, since I was visiting an Island, so I ordered the Walleye (Fish) sandwich. The sandwich was pretty simple - it had a good amount of fish on a white bun with tomatoes and lettuce. I enjoyed my fish sandwich but it definitely could have used more flavour. I can't remember what my 3 friends ordered but they had no complaints with their lunch.VEGETARIANS -- This is not a good restaurant for vegetarians because almost everything on their menu is made with meat or fish. One of my friends is vegetarian and I believe she ended up just ordering a pretzel with cheese on the side.If you are looking for a typical American restaurant on Kelley's Island then the Village Pump is a reasonable option. Customer service was quick and efficient too.****- 6/100 total reviews in 2021- 425 total overall Yelp reviews- Reviewed on 2 January 2021

Hmmmm... I'd like to give it a higher rating. Seems like a cult favorite, but perhaps since there aren't a lot of options on Kelleys Island?The food was all tasty, it just wasn't all that special considering what we paid. Oh! Except for the clams. Hubby gave those two thumbs up. They are longer than he typically sees. Something he's actually noticed about western Lake Erie area. Perhaps same supplier?Does has lots of space to fit large groups.

Take a walk down to the Casino, you'll be much happier! And they probably won't give you your neighbors LARGE Bill instead of your own!

Really excellent perch bites. Meh onion rings, meh French fries, but those perch bites! Tartar sauce is homemade and very good, and I'm picky about tartar sauce. Friendly attentive service, especially considering how busy it was.

If you're going to Kelleys Island, you're going to get hammered. It's a good idea to go to one of the most popular bars on the island. The Village Pump is one of the iconic bars. It's real close to the dock. This is good to catch a drink before you catch a ferry. Basically it's just a drunken mess inside the bar. Service is sketchy but usually you'll get your drinks or food eventually. The signature drinks here include their famous brandy. If you're looking for food, they have plenty of fried lake creatures. This isn't the entire menu but it's the majority. A non fried item is the lobster chowder. The walleye bites seem to be popular. If you're waiting for the ferry it's easy to grab a drink. Getting good food can take a bit long as this place can get packed. The drinks are okay but the food is overpriced and fried beyond recognition.

Fantastic food and service!! Perch and nachos are my personal favorite. BTW. You can't leave without a pitcher of Brandy Alexander's and a high five from Gary!

Friday lunch special-2 large walleye filets with fries and Cole slaw. Home made tarter sauce was so yummy. Lots of lemon and condiments provided. For drink recommend the brandy Alexander. It tastes like a milk shake with a kick. Called ahead for takeout and ate across the street on picnic table with beautiful view. Doesn't get much better. Would definitely recommend.