Shopping

Enjoy dining at either of the Boardwalk’s two waterfront restaurants, where our Famous Lobster Bisque is always a featured favorite! The Boardwalk Main Deck offers plenty of patio seating with great views! The Main Deck is a perfect choice for large groups and offers three distinct food concessions where you can place your order right at the counter. The selection of menu items includes: Alaskan King Crab, Key West Shrimp, Grilled Fish Sandwiches, Deli Sandwiches, always popular Burgers and Fresh Fried Perch and Walleye. Relax with one of our special signature cocktails at any of four bar locations and watch the sunset from each of our outdoor decks. The Upper Deck offers table side service in air conditioned comfort and patio seating, both with panoramic views of the Put-in-Bay Harbor. The Upper Deck features a variety of popular Seafood classics, as well as the traditional Steaks, Fresh Salads and Creative Sandwiches. The Upper Deck also features Signature Burgers, Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options, and a Children’s Menu. Hand-shaken Martinis, Specialty Cocktails and a tempting Wine List are available at The Upper Deck.

The Bucket Shop is located in The Round House Bar on Delaware Ave. It offers a wide selection of souvenirs featuring your favorite drinking spot … The Round House Bar. You will find a variety of tee’s, sweatshirts, tanks, hats, socks, koozies, drinkware, pet gear and many other novelty items … including confetti sticks! Stop by, check it out and pick up some Round House Bar gear.

Put-in-Bay’s Butterfly House at the Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center offers visitors a unique viewing experience of hundreds of different exotic butterflies in their beautiful atrium filled with plants, fountains and sculptures. The butterflies on display are not native to the United States and precautions are used so they cannot escape their home in the atrium. Visitors walk amongst the butterflies and can purchase butterfly specimens and posters in the gift shop to help remember their trip.

The Sweetest Bar on the island lives up to its name selling homemade fudge by the slice, hand-dipped chocolates, cookies and treats, old fashion candies, novelty candies, taffy and movie-size favorites among other treats. The Candy Bar also serves a full compliment of scooped and soft-serve ice cream, including a selection of cones, sundaes and shakes. Ranked in the “Top 5 Confection Destinations” on Lake Erie, and the only confectionary ranked in Ohio.

The Carriage House is the island’s largest downtown gift shop. Located on Delaware Ave, next to the Depot, this shop offers hundreds of printed “Put-in-Bay” souvenirs. Clothing selections range from 6 months to 5XL, and to accessorize your apparel they have sandals, summer purses and totes, hats, sunglasses and much more. Children love the pirate swords, stuffed animals and other fun toys. Don’t forget your pet! There are many fun and unique items to choose from for fido, fifi or your pet sitter! Along with home décor items, greeting cards, Tervis tumblers and salt water taffy; our friendly, helpful clerks are sure to help you find something perfect for everyone in your family.

Compass Pointe is your island shopping destination! With five stores and plenty of parking, you’ll enjoy browsing a wide variety of options. From nautical gifts and decor, to jewelry, men’s and women’s resort wear, and even unique Put-in-Bay souvenirs and Christmas ornaments–you’ll find something for everyone at Compass Pointe!

Country House Gifts is Put-in-Bay largest gift store, located in center of downtown on Delaware Ave. Come take a stroll through one of Put-in-Bay’s historic buildings that is full of island treasures and keepsakes. We specialize in nautical themed home decor. If you are shopping for the family we have a wide selection of souvenirs, apparel and accessories for all ages. We love to showcase our Local artists and Local authors.

Located at the Miller Ferry Put-in-Bay Lime Kiln dock, Dockside gifts has all of your souvenir needs. From Put-in-Bay t-shirts and sweatshirts to unique house wears to handcrafted jewelry, Dockside has something for everyone! Make this your first and last stop shop on the island.

Heineman’s Winery was established in 1888 by Gustav Heineman. Gustav’s grandson, Louis, great-grandson, Edward and great-great-grandson, Dustin, continue to operate Heineman’s Winery today. A combined tour of the winery and Crystal Cave are given daily from the first of May to the end of September. A complimentary sample of wine or grape juice is given after the tour. Wine and juice is sold by the glass or by the bottle. You can enjoy a glass of wine, and a platter of cheese, fruit, and crackers in Heineman’s wine garden. Heineman’s wines are made from grapes grown on the island, and have consistently won awards in many categories. They currently produce more than 21 different wines, including an ice wine.

The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Heritage Antique Shop offers a glimpse into Put-in-Bay’s past. The resale and thrift Shop is located behind the Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum next to the Put-in-Bay Town Hall just off of Catawba Ave. It’s an endless treasure hunt! New Items added daily. Open daily, May through September.

Stop into the Island General Store located on Catawba Avenue to pickup all your island grocery needs. Freshly cut meats, produce, deli selections, and dry good are available year-round.

Island Hardware is the only full line hardware store in the Lake Erie islands. Two floors of merchandise are stocked with everything from marine supplies and housewares, to paint, plumbing, electrical and more. Contractors, locals, and visitors alike will find everything they need to complete their projects.

I create works of art to accentuate who you are using custom cut stones and nontraditional settings in sterling silver and 14k gold.

The Lobster Trap features unique souvenir items, and resort apparel as well as the Boardwalk’s private label bloody mary mix and hot sauce. Also visit for custom sportswear, island tees, and nautical decor. It’s small in size but big in selection!

Feel the tropical vibes of Local Color t-shirts & treasures. Located at The Keys restaurant just West of The Dairy Isle. This shop features local artist prints, resort apparel, custom dog gear, mermaids for all ages, coastal jewelry, and a unique variety of t-shirts. Don’t leave the island without taking home an original designed sticker from our Sticker Shak (buy 4 – get 5th free). We also sell freshly brewed Starbucks coffee.

Mariner’s Locker, an apparel store featuring men’s sports and resort-wear. From our funny slogan t-shirts to better sportswear, including Columbia, Sperry and Huk and Life is Good. We also carry Put-in-Bay souvenir apparel for the whole family. T-shirts, Sweatshirts, footwear and more.

Misty Bay Boutique is Put-in-Bay’s women’s resort wear boutique that brings you the latest summer fashions. Misty Bay Boutique has a wide selection of women’s resort apparel, shoes, hand bags, jewelry, novelty tee shirts and accessories. Our favorite lines include Columbia, Lulu B, Sperry and Buddy By the Lake. Need a swim-suit, sunscreen and sunglasses ,we got you covered. Shop our friendly atmosphere at Misty Bay Boutique. Our store front patio is pet friendly and is connected to a fun Round House patio bar. Lake Erie visitors love to shop & enjoy a bevy!

Perry’s Cave gift shop has a huge selection of cave, and nature related gift items. Buy a bag of rough mix, and pan for gems at the Gem Mining sluice. The Shop on Top of Perry’s Cave also sells candy, garden items, novelties, toys, and gifts. You can also pick out a geode to cut in half and take home as a souvenir. Geodes are ordinary looking rocks that contain a center core of crystals inside. The world’s largest known geode is located just across the road from Perry’s Cave, under the Heineman Winery. It’s aptly named, Crystal Cave. Perry’s Cave gift shop has lots of other minerals and crystals, and other fun items.

Put-in-Bay Surf Shop is the only place on the island where you can get your name brand surf gear! Featuring brands like Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Reef, and O’Neill. They offer a wide selection of Mojito Bay and Put-in-Bay Brewery merchandise! Including, but not limited to, hats, koozies, t-shirts, pint glasses, stickers, and even shot glasses! They sell only the best quality Put-in-Bay apparel so you can represent the island from all over the world! They offer both short and long sleeve t-shirts, hats, and a wide selection of bags.

Sun Stoppers carries several top lines of sunglasses, including Nike Sport, Maui Jim’s, Tommy Bahama and Oakley. Always a large selection of sunglasses on sale, children’s’ sunglasses, and accessories for your sunglasses, including cases, sunglasses holders, and cleaning cloths. Located on Delaware Avenue across from the Carriage House, and directly behind the Boathouse Bar and Grill.

Wharfside is located next to the Doller Dock on Bay View Avenue, across from Mossback’s Restaurant, and sells food items, bait and tackle, and Ohio fishing licenses. Wharfside also a large selection of boating needs, from coolers to life jackets, boat bumpers and marine and boat parts, and supplies. Wharfside carries Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie Islands souvenirs and gift items, including all the island Euro stickers. Wharfside also sells ice cream novelties, and rents golf carts by the hour, day, or overnight.