Thirsty Pony
Thirsty Pony
Beer-battered onion rings served with a zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Homemade, stuffed with kraut & sausage, and served with zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Bavarian-style pretzel served with cheddar beer cheese sauce and sweet & spicy mustard.
Crispy tortilla, filled with chicken, black beans, corn, red peppers & spinach, and served with Ranch dressing.
Served in a bread bowl.
Fries with cheese steak, grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers & cheese.
Topped with cheese & onions
Dill pickle spears & spicy pickle chips, breaded and served with Ranch dressing.
Fried batter-dipped cheese sticks stacked high with a side of dippin' red sauce.
Loaded with cheese, green onions, black olives & bacon served with sour cream
Huge tostadas with taco meat or chicken, black olives, tomatoes, jalapenos, refried beans, crumbled queso & cilantro
Topped with cheese & served with onions.
3 mini burgers topped with cheese & pickle.
Tender pieces of intense-flavored beef brisket served with slaw, sweet and spicy pickles and onion straws.
St. Louis-style pork ribs served over fries and with slaw.
Frickin chicken in a creamy wing sauce served with nacho chips.
Five thick-cut slices of bacon served with candied chili pepper, bourbon molasses sauce and maple syrup
Breaded shrimp deep-fried and tossed in a zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Macaroni with American cheese that is breaded and deep-fried in a crunchy batter until golden brown.
Braised pulled pork smothered in BBQ sauce and served over our creamy white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
White cheddar Mac & Cheese topped with our chili, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Spicy and smokey battered cheese curds wit a kick.
Served in a sourdough bread bowl.
A jumbo house salad topped with our breaded Famous Frickin' chicken breast served in your choice of wing sauce and salad dressing.
Grilled chicken, pasta, peppers on top of house salad.
A mix fresh greens topped with tomatoes, onions, marbled cheese, cucumbers, croutons & your choice of salad dressing.
Topped with grilled steak, crumbled Bleu cheese & your choice of salad dressing.
A mix of fresh greens topped with taco beef, cheeses, black olives, tomatoes, corn, green onions, cilantro, salsa & sour cream served in a tortilla shell.
Part salad, part burger. All delicious! Start with one of our signature hand-packed burgers served on top of a bed of garden fresh greens and salad toppings for a delicious combo.
House, Italian, French, Creamy Parmesan, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Creamy Italian, Light Italian, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar, Pink Pony Celery Seed
AKA "The Homewrecker." A giant dog topped with chili and goopy cheese.
Smothered in BBQ sauce.
Pulled pork with cheddar macaroni & cheese on a toasted hoagie bun.
Philly steak with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese.
Breaded & tossed in choice of wing sauce.
Smothered with sauteed onions & mushrooms and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Kosher style corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing served on grilled marbled rye bread.
Lake Erie Yellow Perch with tartar sauce.
Served on a toasted roll and topped with Italian cheese.
Topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese and served on ciabatta bread.
Hand-breaded chicken breast deep-fried and served on a homemade waffle. Served with pickle, maple syrup and hot honey sauce on the side.
30 Frickin' Chicken Wings in your choice of three Frickin' sauces. Wings served naked upon request (no breading).
No bones about it. 10 ounces of tender chunks of chicken tossed in your favorite wing sauce.
Sweet Teriyaki, BBQ, Lonely Pony Honey Garlic, Candied Chili Pepper, Creamy Parmesan, Honey Sesame, Kickin Bourbon Molasses, Mississippi Mash, Citrus Explosion, Medium, Garlic Parmesan, Hot, Mango Habanero, Flaming Honey Garlic, Nashville Hot, Hot Honey Mustard, Spicy Chipotle, Little Kicker, Kicker, BBQ Killer, Killer, Frickin' X-Scream, Cajun Dust Dry Rub
Plain, no topping on a scored brioche bun.
A four-towel burger smothered in hot goopy cheese on a scored brioche bun.
Topped with creamy & crumbled Bleu cheese and bacon.
Topped with sauteed onions, our tangy Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce & American cheese.
Our signature burger ground with a touch of horseradish and fresh garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper & steak sauce, topped with Swiss & mozzarella cheeses.
Not just for breakfast anymore! Topped with a fried egg, bacon & American cheese.
Topped with beer cheese and fried onions.
Topped with chili & hot goopy cheese.
Topped with American & Swiss cheese and sauteed onions served on grilled marbled rye bread.
Topped with guacamole, bacon and Pepper Jack cheese.
Topped with mac & cheese and crumbled bacon.
Charbroiled 16oz. T-Bone Steak served with a side salad & your choice of fries, sweet potato waffle fries or white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
St. Louis-style pork ribs served with a side salad and your choice of fries, sweet potato waffle fries, tater tots, white cheddar Mac & Cheese or broccoli.
Lake Erie yellow perch with tartar sauce. Served with slaw, chips and a fried dill pickle.
Lake Erie yellow perch with tartar sauce. Served with a side salad, slaw & your choice of fries, tater puffs, sweet potato waffle fries or white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
Breaded shrimp deep-fried and tossed in a zesty Boom Boom sauce. Served with a side salad and your choice of fries, tater tots, sweet potato waffle fries, white cheddar Mac & Cheese or broccoli.
Four spicy banana peppers stuffed with sausage and a blend of cheeses baked on a bed of marinara.
Three huge meatballs toped with marinara and Italian cheeses.
Mama Frickin' Mia - topped with Fricker's Chicken, your choice of wing sauce, with monterey and marble cheese. banana peppers upon request.
A delicious thick crust--crispy on the outside, puffy on the inside--basted in garlic Parmesan, Alfredo sauce and topped with mounds and mounds of cheese.
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, salami, mushrooms, black olives, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, green peppers, banana peppers, jalapenos, sauerkraut & pineapple.
Fried Boom Boom Shrimp Dinner without the boom boom sauce. They were out of it.
Sauerkraut Balls
Exterior
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the outside of a restaurant
Exterior
Simulcast horse racing area
Interior seating
Interior seating
Fun atmosphere
Inside
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outside
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Drink
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Lake Erie Perch Dinner
Mac Burger
Steak, side salad, and amazing onion rings
Kids Menu
Sauerkraut Balls
Boom Boom Shrimp Basket
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich. Just wow. Bun was fresh and crisp. Sandwich and sauce was just great.
Mrs. C.
Oct 26, 2024
Pizza was good however it wasnt ready in the 40 minutes they said it would be. On Saturday we called to place a carry out order and I was told that they dont do carry out from 6-9 then was hung up on! Unless you want to go into Sandusky there really isnt much to choose from close to Cedar Point. Such a shame becuase with the right staff this place could be a gold mine.
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Monica M.
Oct 14, 2024
Everything tasted like it came from the same deep fryer--seriously, it was like the entire menu was just one giant vat of frying oil. I was not a fan. Our waitress started off slow, and then it got worse. We sat around for 25 minutes just waiting for her to check on us or even ask if we wanted the check. By that point, we had already spent an hour and a half in this culinary time warp. I finally had to get up and hunt down the waitress just to get the bill!It seemed like there were only two waitresses trying to juggle 30 tables, which explained the snail-paced service. They were out of a few Oktoberfest items, which was a bummer, but we made do. The mozzarella sticks came with cold marinara--like, who thought that was a good idea? I've never seen that before in my life! The bang bang shrimp had some shell fragments in it, which was a real letdown. Oh, and they were also out of spinach and artichoke dip, so we had to skip that too.The place felt more like a bar with a menu that was all over the place. You could buy novelty shirts, play games, and even bet on sports, which is kind of random for a dining experience. It was a rainy Sunday night, so maybe that added to the chaos. All I know is, next time we're in town, this place will not be on our list!
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Trent S.
Jul 7, 2024
As one of the few local places open on July 4, things were super busy. Everyone was having a great time and they seated our party of two within 10 minutes of arriving without a reservation or call-ahead.The food was really delicious and serving sizes were generous. I visited in the winter before and found the summer vibe much more enjoyable.The two things that kept it at were the menu prices and an appetizer that came after the meals. It was provided at no cost, though, which is helpful and appreciated!
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Jessica G.
Oct 6, 2024
Is a COMPLETE tourist trap. Beers are Cedar point prices. Burgers are over cooked. Plates the kid dishes come out on are burned. Save yourself the money. We were so curious to stop here on our way to CP and will never again.
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Dominica D.
Jun 25, 2023
Love the Thirsty Pony! My husband and I like to go at least once when we are in Sandusky, if not twice! The kick'in chicken dip (buffalo chicken dip) is delicious!!! Never disappoints! Their Philly cheesesteak fries are also incredible! I also recommend their chicken, it is super crispy! Their Cajun dry rub and garlic Parmesan are tasty. They taste like they are made in house but I am not sure. Their cocktails are always good and strong! The service is always good and they are quick to help out! The environment is so fun and their are televisions everywhere! You can watch horse races and sports. You also can bet on horse races! Highly recommend this place and while you wait their are games to play outside. PS: this place connects to the bowling alley and laser tag!
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Amy K.
May 15, 2022
Love this place so much!!!! Excellent place to stop for dinner after a long day at Cedar Point. Here's all of the great reasons why I will continue to come back here when I am in town:- Awesome staff, very attentive and enthusiastic- Easy parking lot- Really good drinks and they're not overpriced- Great food menu- Lots of TVs (watch your games here!)- Gambling and tons of arcade games, bring the kids! - Lively crowd of both locals and park goersIf you like a lively bar with good food and drinks, you should definitely stop here. Much better than eating at the park or fast food places nearby!
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Amy J.
May 17, 2024
Relaxed, casual atmosphere. You beep an old fashioned horn to get the attention of a host when you come in. Service was good, food was just average. Perfectly edible but nothing special.
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Kara G.
Jan 14, 2023
We came with a large party on a Saturday night. Service was pretty consistent and average time to get our meals. We had quite a variety of options ordered as a table. One of our friends received the wrong meal and just ate it bc he didn't want to complain and wait for a replacement. I personally had the citrus explosion wing sauce and was a bit disappointed, not a bad sauce...just zero spice level at all. Kraut balls we shared were fine. Overall an okay experience.
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Surya J.
Sep 16, 2024
Guess the food prices have shrunk the food portions. They had a good deal on Brunch items. But, the portions are smaller. I had a chicken fried steak with potatoes. It was reasonably priced. Service was decent. The whole complex is an all in one entertainment center with a casino, a lodge, a restaurant, and sports watching. Good place to spend a few hours on the weekend.
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Beverly B.
Jul 6, 2024
Great food and atmosphere . The Perch Sandwich is amazing & memorable . The burnt ends appetizer and Large pretzel were wonderful too
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