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Located next to the world’s longest bar at the Beer Barrel Saloon, Tipper’s Seafood and Steak House on Put-in-Bay serves up delicious surf and turf in a friendly, hospitable environment.

Tipper’s Seafood and Steak House Details

This popular buffet style restaurant serves up heaping plates of delicious and filling food. With happy hour offered daily, this spot is open from until 9 pm everyday, even during the off season. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Specializing in steak and seafood, Tipper’s buffet and menu items are certainly impressive. The weekend even features special buffets. The Seafood Buffet is served every Friday evening beginning at 5pm.

Seafood Buffet Offerings

  • Snow Crab
  • Chilled Shrimp
  • Steamed Clams
  • Roasted Boneless Pork Loin
  • Pasta or Potatoes

The Prime Rib Buffet is the highlight of Saturday night at Tippers. Beginning at 5pm, an impressive spread is laid out for all you can eat service.

Prime Rib Buffet Offerings

  • Prime Rib
  • Baby Back Ribs
  • Chicken Entree
  • Pasta or Potatoes

A breakfast buffet is served every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 am. The regular menu features Perch and Walleye specialties, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, and wings.

The Beer Barrel Saloon

Hosting live entertainment from April to October, the Beer Barrel is a favorite of both tourists and island locals alike. Live music begins in May on the weekends and the calendar expands to daily events June through August. The calendar is then paired down once fall rolls around.

The best bands and musicians on the island play at the Beer Barrel Saloon. This includes Dan Stewart, Captain Sweet Shoes, Kenny Kidd, and Mustang Sally, just to name a few. There is also an outside patio, a perfect place to enjoy those island breezes and a strong drink.

This 405 foot, 10 inch bar is even taller than Perry’s Victory and International Peace Monument. This impressive far features 160 bar stools, 56 beer taps and a seating capacity of 1,200. On busy nights the bar employs over 20 bartenders and also opens two extra bars in the back and side of the building. This spot can get pretty crowded. Everyone loves coming to the Beer Barrel!

Tipper’s and the Beer Barrel Saloon are both located at the site of the old Colonial Building. This beautiful wooden structure tragically burned down in 1988. During it’s almost 100 year history, the Colonial Building was home to a variety of businesses, from a dance hall, to a skating rink, and also a bowling alley.

Downtown Put-in-Bay

The surrounding area is full of fun and exciting things to do. All summer long, visitors flock to Put-in-Bay to enjoy fishing on the lake, nature walks on the island, and also the fine dining and bar scene in the Village of Put-in-Bay.

If you travel to the island on the Jet Express Ferry, you’ll find yourself in the heart of downtown upon disembarking. Enjoying lake views at The Keys or live music at Mr. Ed’s Bar and Grille. Along with the Beer Barrel Saloon and Tipper’s, these establishments make summers on Put-in-Bay one to remember!