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Thirsty Pony

1935 Cleveland Rd, Quality Inn & Suites Rainwater Park, Sandusky, OH 44870-4308
419-626-6761
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Ranked #27 of 83 restaurants in Sandusky
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Ohio
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Been here many times for the racing and activities. Food is average except for the wings. Plenty of beer choices and kids can be occupied for at least a few hours.

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I consider myself some what of a burger expert. I travel quite a bit and have eaten my share of burgers. The Thirsty Pony is in the top of me list for one of the best burgers I have found. Hand packed and juicy! I had a Bam Burger, that was stuffed with horseradish for a little extra kick.and it... More

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Medina, Ohio
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I want to start off with I really want to like this restaurant. The location is ideal with ample parking. Unfortunately, besides being overpriced, it is almost impossible to find one item on the menu that is remotely appetizing. The lobster bisque is bland at best, the deep dish pizza is a huge ball of dough with a bland ketchup... More

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Burr Ridge, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This is not your typical restaurant. They have a hotel, bowling alley, and horse gambling place all attached. We all had burgers and they were great. The menu offers lots of choices. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. To top it off we played the ponies and actually won a few bucks which we promptly blew on the kids... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Don't be fooled by the fun decor. The food absolutely sucks! They give you large portions of badly prepared slop and than charge you 5 star prices. $5 draft beer served in a hot outta the washer glass. Undercooked fries white as snow. Breaded shrimp that lay flat like fishsticks. $7 canned spaghetti ohs. It's criminal what they serve and... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I had the Walleye, which I enjoyed. Other people at my table received cold food - mac & cheese, chicken sandwich, fries, etc. Drinks were good. Many TV's everywhere with sports playing for all to see. I liked the atmosphere, but some people in my party thought it was over-priced and mediocre. Offers video horse racing, a bowling alley on... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

We enjoyed everything about this place! Good food, lots of fun. Not too many interesting places to eat in Sandusky, this was our favorite.

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Medina, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

If you are in Sandusky you must try this place for casual dining. The food is excellent and portions are huge. The menu is enormous. The hamburgers are made fresh and are terrific. Microbrew selection is far and away the best in Sandusky and will rival almost any other restaurant elsewhere. The atmosphere is fun and for the most part,... More

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Woodville, Ohio
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Cowboy was the name of our waiter - he was great. The food was awesome - I had wings and my husband had chubby hubby - highly recommended by him. We will be back for sure.

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Lakewood, Ohio
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Love the food and the atmosphere! You can bet on the horses, have a drink and a steak dinner! Great fun!

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