Sometimes, the best things in life are hiding in the most unexpected places.

With fresh fish caught daily and cooked with expertise, you will experience what is arguably the best perch sandwich in Ohio at New Sandusky Fish Company. What this restaurant lacks in appearance, it makes up for in quality of food. The next time you’re in the Sandusky area, this no-frills seafood shack is worth a detour. Take a look:

Located right on the shores of Lake Erie, New Sandusky Fish Company is a humble seafood shack locals can’t get enough of.

NorthCoastTraveller/Trip Advisor You’ll find it at 235 E. Shoreline Drive in Sandusky.

Inside, you’ll find an order counter and a few benches to sit on while you wait.

New Sandusky Fish Company/Facebook You can tell right when you walk in that the food is the real focus here.

There’s only outdoor seating here — but with a view like that it’s all you really need.

Michelle B/Trip Advisor Just pick your bench or picnic table, sit back and enjoy the view!

On the menu, you’ll find a wide variety of fresh seafood in addition to cheeseburgers and chili dogs.

Cincybearcatfan/Trip Advisor You really can’t go wrong with any of the sandwich combos, but there’s one sandwich that stands out among the rest.

The most popular menu item is the Lake Erie Perch Sandwich. It’s tender and delicious with just the right crunch.

New Sandusky Fish Company/Facebook All the fish here is fresh-caught right from Lake Erie and cooked right away.

During the winter months, the restaurant is closed since only outdoor seating is available. But when spring arrives, locals and visitors alike flock to this humble joint.

Steve B./Trip Advisor It’s open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

New Sandusky Fish Company is located at 235 E. Shoreline Drive in Sandusky. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

NorthCoastTraveller/Trip Advisor

You’ll find it at 235 E. Shoreline Drive in Sandusky.

New Sandusky Fish Company/Facebook

You can tell right when you walk in that the food is the real focus here.

Michelle B/Trip Advisor

Just pick your bench or picnic table, sit back and enjoy the view!

Cincybearcatfan/Trip Advisor

You really can’t go wrong with any of the sandwich combos, but there’s one sandwich that stands out among the rest.

All the fish here is fresh-caught right from Lake Erie and cooked right away.

Steve B./Trip Advisor

It’s open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

For more coastal seafood restaurants in Ohio, check out our previous article: 9 Amazing Restaurants Along The Ohio Coast You Must Try Before You Die.

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