Fishers

My wife and I ride bicycles on the towpath. Fishers is right in the center of town. We’ve eaten there once before and didn’t have a good experience. This time around I ordered the 22oz strip and my wife had the salmon. My steak - not 12 ounces - was cooked perfectly. As soon I made the first cut I knew it wasn’t going to be tender and it wasn’t. Fries on the side are frozen and overcooked. My wife’s salmon was ordered rare. It came out well done and for $20 the size was really small. $3 up charge for onion rings was a miss. We sat on the patio and it was really nice. Our server was incredible. Very patient and knowledgeable. Probably won’t return. With tip our bill was over $80. I expect better food at those prices.

The wings were delicious! The eggplant fries tasted wonderful too. The server was very friendly but the waiting time of the food was a little bit long in the peak hours. I do not like the lobster bisque very much as it is a bit too sweet. Overall, I would recommend it.

This restaurant is amazing! The prices are reasonable and the food tastes fantastic! Really good drinks as well! We were passing through on St Patrick’s Day exploring the national park when we got hungry and needed some lunch, and I am so glad we found this place! It was after the lunch rush but before dinner so they weren’t too busy and not big crowds yet. I got the cod fish tacos and it was very good! Can’t wait to return as this was such a great spot to get a few drinks and eat!

Disappointing Breakfast Experience We had breakfast here this morning and unfortunately, it was a letdown. When ordering, we asked if the coffee was made with fresh beans and were assured it was—so we each ordered a cappuccino. When they arrived (see photo), it was clear—both in taste and appearance—that this was not freshly brewed coffee. I'm no barista, but even I could tell! The toast served with the omelette was dry and stale, which didn't help the overall experience. After finishing our meal, we asked for the bill—twice. Five minutes passed, and still no one came back. After waiting around ten minutes, we finally went inside to pay ourselves. All in all, a disappointing visit. Definitely not a place we’d return to.

The diner was so neat, the food was amazing. Only a small wait, but since it was real busy, I knew it had to be a popular spot. Their root beer is sooo good too.

Very good food. The service was crazy good. These kids work their butts off. They shouldn't have to rely on tips. They need to make a really good wage. There is a little danger zone with customers waiting to be seated right by the kitchen with hot trays coming out. Keep up the great work. My friends and I really really enjoyed it. The cheesecake was the bomb.

Lunch was great here. The crab cake was very good. My wrap was fresh. I didn't love the deviled eggs, but my husband did. It was a great experience and we left very full! There were tons of flies flying around inside, but besides that it was a good experience.

Located in Peninsula, it is a great place to stop for lunch and drinks. Located near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, it is convenient for park goers. We had just rode the CVSR train and wanted lunch. I ordered the Mahi tacos, and my wife ordered a chicken wrap with fries. I also tried a cup of chowder. The fish in my tacos was cooked perfectly, and the chowder was good as well. Paired with a few draft beers, we left happy. Service was quite good as well.

This cafe in a ramshackle gathering of buildings is a great option in Peninsula. People were gathering for the clambakes, but as a native Long Island girl, I thought Peninsula a little too far from the shore to venture down that critique. Instead I reached for the pig, in this case a pulled pork number that delighted my tongue with texture and a tangy sauce. Mom ordered her typical litmus test for a new joint, the patty melt and was satisfied. Service was a little slow with what appeared to be kitchen issues but hey, we all have an off day. The food was worth the wait.

Updating my review. After my initial visit, I've been back a couple of times. I find myself looking for a reason to come out or meet a friend here. Great fries, we also had the fried mushrooms (a bit expensive). The burgers are amazing! And as always, the fries are phenomenal!

Fisher's is a great spot for a quick lunch in the heart of Peninsula. I like most things on the menu, and it's perfect right after a hike or a bike ride. This time, I got the Prime rib and Onions and mushrooms sandwich (pub style) and a cup of the chicken noodle soup. They were both filling and tasty. And not too expensive! Service is great too.

I had lunch with a friend and tried this sandwich. It was good and came with onions, mushrooms and cheese. The bun was good and fresh but there was not as much meat especially considering the price. The steamed vegetables were excellent. They were fresh and there was a good mix of them. Service was okay, we had to get our servers attention a couple of times. This is a restaurant for beer and food so there is not much ambiance which is fine with me.

Traveling through and tried this place. Place was busy with the space between seating crowded. Loud atmosphere. Ordered french dip with my wife ordering the BBQ sandwich. Food was OK. Fries were not real hot. the Mt Dew had a very different taste. Was fairly disappointed with food.

Family owned for 65 years - we were told this restaurant has been run by 4 generations. The restaurant is older than Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The service was exceptional and the food was fantastic. Don't skip dessert!

I got 2 To go cups of ice cream and gave a cash $2 tip and automatically charged me a credit card fee without anything posted at the register!!

We went on A very busy Saturday, but the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. They went over everything on the menu. I ordered the Cowboy Burger and my lunch wife ordered the wings. Our food was delivered fast. It was delicious and warm. We highly recommend trying the wings. They were perfectly cooked. The burger was cooked to perfection.

Took the CVSR railway up from Akron and stopped in before I began my bike ride. The deviled eggs were delicious and lobster bisque smooth and tasty. The deviled eggs were topped with a honey bacon jam. Definitly recommend stopping in for a bite to eat. Just note that that they stop serving breakast on the weekends at 11 which is the same time the train gets in so youll probably miss bfast if trying to catch it after getting in on the train.

Great spot to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, They have a nice patio to relax on and an outside bar for a quick bite to eat and a drink after coming off the trail. Serivce is good but a little slow because of how busy they get.

Came here before going to the Ledges Overlook for a sunset view before starting the week while traveling for work. I really liked the interior & location bc it makes you feel like you're at a cool diner. I got carry out with the Chicken Tenders & Eggplant Fries. Both may seem like they weren't too much food but it was a perfect amount. The fries were amazing & the wasabi aioli was top notch add. The Chicken Tenders are amazingly lightly battered. The co-worker's of mine who live in the area told me the next day they have amazing wings but i wanted something less messy since I was going to enjoy this at the Ledges. Would definitely go back

Came here kind of on the fly after the planned place was closed dod holiday break. Glad I stopped. A bit teased by the lunch menu burgers at 10am, they only had the breakfast page available which was a slight bummer. But ordered the sausage scramble and it was very tasty. Eggs and potatoes cooked nicely. The sausage tasted a bit like frozen links cut in circles which was nothing memorable but paired well in the dish after asking for a side of sour cream. Staff was super friendly and would come back to try the lunch menu.

Food was just food nothing special here just more expensive than McDonald's. Frozen Patty for the burger and cheap steak. Service was ok and atmosphere is very loud. Not impressed and won't return.

Cute place on the main strip in Peninsula, just outside the hiking trails and across the street from the Winking Lizard. They have a parking lot and ample seating, both indoor and outdoor. We sat outside on a busy Saturday afternoon and got right in. The food is what you expect at a pub, nothing special or fancy but they have a good variety. Service was fast and friendly and the four of us were reasonably pleased with our meals (three burgers and a salad). The fries were my favorite! Worth a stop if you're hungry after a good hike or bike ride.

We stopped at this establishment, as we passed through the area on our way to a concert. We figured "four and a half stars on Google has gotta be decent, right?" Ehhh....not so much. The food was food, but that's all it was. We were invited to seat ourselves, which was fine, but when we sat, we had three pieces of menu literature on the table greeting us. We figured that was it, but then we were given two additional menus AND a clipboard! Get a website or something to QR code this into....it was completely overwhelming from the get-go! We finally settled on our food and tried the pretzels to begin with, which were hot and cold at the same time. Four sizable pretzels were given to us with two tiny dipping containers. Thank goodness it was just two of us, else there'd have been a fight just to get some of the cheese...which was somewhat of a letdown. I chose a half slab of ribs and my wife, a BLT. The lettuce was wilted and the bacon was absolutely flavorless! My ribs were okay, but whomever grilled them afterwards, grilled them at too high a temp, and left charred, acrid bits throughout, which really were unpleasant. We had originally decided that we were going to get dessert, as the giant slices of carrot cake looked amazing, but after the main dinner experience, we decided to pass. I stopped in the restroom on the way out, and ick! A drip tray for the soap dispenser? Rusty dividers for the urinals and sink? Chrome so corroded and gross that it was green...glad I ate before going in there! We definitely wouldn't go here again, even if we were local. This is a place that seems like its best days are behind it!

Fishers Cafe is such a staple in Peninsula Ohio. They have a wonderful brightly lit patio that is inviting and comforting. Right off the tow path it is a great spot to catch a breath after a bike ride or kayaking. Their food is enjoyable as well! I appreciate there are healthy options. We got the hummus and it was a pretty dang good size. I also appreciate their drink menu, lots of draft beer options. Also their dessert menu will offer something for everyone.

Consistently always a good spot for bar and diner style food. Their menu has lots of offerings from burger, chicken sandwiches, salads, and fish. They even have a decent sized rotating menu. There's almost always some special going on.

We did a family bike ride and then had lunch at Fishers. I would say it was fine. Not great, not terrible. There was an unfortunate episode where we requested a table out of the sun and they tried to say that someone else who had come in after us was waiting for that table. After that the service was okay. Our food took quite a while and several tables that had sat down after us were served before us. The food was fine. We had some wings as an appetizer which were good. We tried the bbq sauce, teriyaki and parmesean dry rub. The Nashville chicken sandwich was pretty good. The spinach salad was reasonable though the chicken on top had the consistency of having come out of a can. The kids chicken nuggets and Mac and cheese were good for what they were. All in all it was decent but I probably wouldn't go back.

PHOTOS ATTACHED BELOW. After hiking some parts of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a former co-worker, we decided to go to Fisher's Cafe & Pub for lunch. Since we don't live nearby, we did a quick search online and on Yelp to figure out where to go. SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT -- The service was good and I think the warm weather made everyone generally happy. We waited a little more than expected though to get our food but the restaurant was just very busy that day. The inside is similar to your typical pub with wood seating, dark colours, and dim light which isn't my favourite aesthetic. Since it was summer, my friend and I decided to sit outside. COVID -19 (Coronavirus) -- This restaurant is still open as of July 2020, when I visited. There was plenty of seating outside to physically distance yourself from others. FISH and CHIPS -- I ordered the Fish and Chips ($11.99 price as of July 2020) and it was a generous quantity. It came with a very small side of coleslaw. It tasted fine because I was just really hungry but it was nothing spectacular. It was average fish. I'm very easy to please but I think 4 and 5 star reviews are for really good food including overall experience. A 3/5 star review is fair for Fisher's Cafe. If you live in Cleveland, I would not recommend that you drive here for lunch because the drive is over an hour. If you are hiking at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and you are close to the visitors center then you'll be close enough to go here for lunch. **** - 20/150 total reviews in 2022 - 498 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 12 March 2022

Came to visit family and we went to dinner for the prime rib. It was so good and the service was amazing. Nice little place to eat. Gabby was the best!

Went there for lunch, service was great but the Beef stew was bad, no meat, no veggies. It was closer to a bowl of gravy, not stew.

The staff were all very nice and attentive. The atmosphere was great. The blue moon on draft was really good. The prices were great. But the food was just "ok". I had the smoked Gouda burger and it was mid. The fried cod tasted like it was either cooked too long or the oil was old. Lastly the lemonade was like, someone squeezed some lemons into some water. On the plus side the fries were good, the onion rings were very good, and the zucchini fries were tasty. And someone in our party got the pulled pork sandwich and she really liked it.

The service is great and the atmosphere was great. If you are going out for a drink this is a great place to go. Lots to see around the restaurant plus an outdoor patio. The food is not great and out of our party nobody had a good meal. That being said probably the best dirty martini in the area.

All the food was amazing as well as the service from these beautiful ladies!!!!! Recommend 1000%

SERVICE: 2 FOOD QUALITY: 2 DRINK QUALITY: 4 ORDER TIME: 3 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 3.71 So where do we start. We chose this place because it's parking lot was packed full of cars. Figured it was the go to spot in town. The restaurant has tons of seating so we didn't have to wait for a table. We actually requested to sit outside at the bar which had a wonderful tiki/Caribbean theme. The service wasn't wonderful. The bartender was absent for most our time there which made sense as to why the counter tops were sticky. The menu selection is very large, and has many options. They all looked good, and it was very hard to choose. Naturally I went with the chicken sandwich though. I chose the nashville hot chicken sandwich. I was a little saddened by my choice. The bun was cold, and the nashville sauce was nothing like nashville hot sauce. I only wound up eating half of it. Thankfully, I ordered boneless wings too. They were pretty good. We had the local beer, and while it's not as good as Grand Rapids beer it hit the spot. I wanted a second, but the lack of our bartender stopped that idea. Overall, this place has average food/drink and below average service. Sadly, this place could be a solid 4 or even 5 star with just the service aspect. A present bartender, and a little cleaning goes a long way.

We stopped for a late lunch! Had to wait a little bit but not as long as they said which was fine for us. We ordered the crab cake for an appetizer, it was so good!!! Crispy, crunchy, light breading on the outside and creamy lumpy crab on the inside. We devoured it!! My husband got their special which was the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and mixed veggies. I got the cod sandwich with fries. The fish was good and crispy, not greasy at all and the fries were crunchy and had great seasonings!! Cute little place which had a front room with an old fashioned counter and back past the front door was the bar area and more tables. Cute place. I'd totally eat there again!!

We had fish & chips no coleslaw Cocktails you have to ask for prices Credit cards they add 3% extra The place needs updated. It seemed dirty! One side with meal poor! Little fish a lot of breading!

The food and drinks were great , the service was a solid 5 and the ambience of the place itself was family and friend oriented and laid back:) I love going to this place in the summer time because they offer outdoor seating, it's a quick bite and fun place to eat:)

This a GREAT place to take a group of kids. I had the eggplant fries and six boneless wings. The outdoor seating is a nice plus. They have been in this area for a long time.

My husband and I stopped by Fisher's after hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A park ranger recommended Fisher's and we were so thankful that he did (We love supporting local family establishments)! It was around 2 pm and they were still experiencing quite a lunch rush, but seated us quickly on their spacious outdoor patio. I can't say enough about the friendly service. Our server was quite patient and very accommodating with my dietary restrictions. Our food arrived in a timely manner and both my wings and his ginormous burger were absolutely delicious. There is a large paved parking lot and plentiful nearby street-parking. The cafe/pub is conveniently located off of route 8. I highly recommend eating at Fisher's after a day of hiking!

Good burgers and beer selection. Sweet Baby Jesus Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout!! Great service by Kate M! Really good find!

We had just finished a ride on the towpath. We picked up a Cowboy burger, fries and breaded mushrooms. We had never eaten their food before. It was delicious and the service was great. I encountered three or more employees before I left with our order. Instead of being ignored as it happens often, I was asked two more times if I was being helped after the first person was going to get our food. We will go back. Very helpful and friendly.

Stopped by for lunch around 12:30pm on a Monday while hiking at Cuyahoga National Park. There are pretty much only a few options inside/close to the park with Fisher's and the Winking Lizard. The place had a nice outdoor area and a diner vibe inside. Definitely small business family establishment vibe. They were able to seat me immediately. I ordered the Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap, which was decent. The Mac n Cheese bites were the best ones I have ever had! The cheddar was extremely rich and they were fried to perfection. Portion sizes were good. The parking lot was a tad small so it might be crowded when busy. Service was good and prices were cheap. Overall, this is a good place to stop for lunch at Cuyahoga National Park!

Food was fine but I'm giving it 2 stars solely for the reason that they add 3% to credit card purchases. Whether illegal or in violation of their credit card agreement, I'm not sure (though it might be), it's certainly dishonest-- unless it's buried somewhere on their website, it is not clearly shown on the website tab. I've gone to literally hundreds of restaurants and have never seen this before (a discount from the advertised price for paying in cash is a different story, but a convenience surcharge is kinda wild). Either way, I think this was a very poor idea and it's left a sour taste in my mouth months later!

Friendly spot for all-American pub food with fantastic deserts. Nice place to go after a towpath trail run or hike, and elfing. !

Friends from California were on a road trip and asked us to meet them. We decided to go off the beaten path and try Fisher's in Peninsula Ohio. They are BBQ lovers and were blown away with the size of the rack of ribs they ordered, and the delicious flavor. My wife and I were in the mood for steak and loved ours cooked to a perfect medium to medium rare, seasoned to perfection, what an aroma and flavor!!! Our salads were a great start and the steamed veggies were amazing as well. Keep up the great work Fisher's!!! Sorry, we were so hungry and carried away by the aroma starting in the parking lot that we dove right in and forgot to take photos.

One of the best I've been to In awhile!! The service was excellent. Food hot, quick, & delicious! Shared onion rings appetizer. Kids nuggets w/ fries. And traditional wings with flavors: medium, garlic, & peninsula python. Dessert of key lime cheesecake & ice creams for the kids. Kids already asking to go back. Highly recommend!!

Was driving down route 8 on a pleasant Sunday evening, and thought that some wings sounded good for dinner. Drove a few minutes off the highway to get to Winking Lizard in Peninsula. It was on a wait. Sigh. Looked across the street and saw a place called Fisher's. Looked like there was a patio, and didn't seem overly crowded. I was hungry and didn't want to wait at the Lizard, so I figured what the heck, let's give it a try. Turned out to be an excellent decision. Walking in, I noticed a gentleman on the patio has some ribs. They looked delicious. Though I wanted wings, the ribs won the day. I ordered them with the house fries and some baked beans. My partner got the blackened catfish, with some eggplant fries and the corn salsa. Both dishes were a huge hit. The ribs literally feel off the bone. No knife and fork needed. Just a huge pile of succulent pork ribs in a sweet, tangy BBQ sauce. The baked beans had just a little zest to them, and the fries were coated and crispy, hot and fresh. The catfish was just as good, if not better. Perfectly seasoned and baked, with a nice balanced texture. The eggplant fries were *chefs kiss* paired with a wasabi infused dipping sauce. The catfish came with a side sauce of Jack Daniels bourbon glaze. It was also served on top of a corn salsa, which was a great flavor and texture to go with the fish. Though we didn't need it, we opted for the key lime cheesecake because everything else was so good, we had to see if the dessert followed suit. Spoiler alert: it did. Sweet, creamy New York style cheesecake, piped with a tart green lime frosting, and real whipped cream on the side. Overall, this was one of the better meals I've had in several months. Price point was more than fair, and the ambiance of the outdoor patio was just right. Will definitely be making a return to Fishers.

We had breakfast at Fishers on Saturday and definitely weren't impressed with the 25 minute wait time to get our food. It wasn't the first time we experienced that here. When the food finally came the eggs were overdone and the potatoes were cold. $3.30 for iced tea is crazy too. We also wonder about the cleanliness of the restaurant as flies were constantly buzzing around at our inside table. I paid with a card which gave me an opportunity to rate our experience electronically, but the server took the device away from me saying it was unnecessary to fill out the survey. Maybe she wanted to avoid valid criticism. So, here I am to say look for better options when eating in Peninsula, Ohio.

Fun place for a casual meal! First time dining at Fisher's Cafe & Pub and loved the atmosphere here. We were greeted when we walked in and asked if we wanted to sit inside or out. Sat inside and glad we did because we were seated at a table by a window. Had fun people-watching while eating. Our food was delicious! I ordered off of the seasonal menu, fish tacos and fresh made chips. My spouse ordered the cowboy burger and chili. Everything was freshly prepared, served hot and delicious! The food was seasoned very well. Save room for the lemon cake! It's amazing and also on the seasonal menu. Took a bite too soon before taking a pic. Trust me, it's a phenomenal piece aid cake! The staff was super nice, hard working and friendly. Looking forward to eating here again!

This place is super neat. The staff here was awesome. I sat at the bar and had the cowboy burger with French fries and a vanilla milkshake, which did not make it to the picture. The food was amazing. My burger was cooked to perfection. It had bacon and onions and a side of BBQ sauce. The fries were crispy. The milkshake was cold and tasted awesome. The location was a little busy, and guests were having a good time and enjoying the food. Can't wait to come back when I'm in the area. It's definitely worth checking out.

My family and I received great service at Fishers and some of the best pancakes I've ever had.

Clam bakes for the win! The clam / lobster combination was great. Great food and atmosphere.

Cute little bar/restaurant in Peninsula with cozy outdoor seating. Food was good. Drinks were good and prices on both were very reasonable. We had a wonderful server and were surprised how quickly our food arrived. We will definitely go back again.

Excellent food and very quick service. I will definitely come back! I was there for lunch and had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. One of the better meals that I have had recently.

BLT on marble/rye bread was delicious! Hubby had the blues Jambi which was good n bun did not fall apart from grease. Good job! Coleslaw n potato salad are very creamy.

After our beautiful hike at Cuyahoga National Park, we were super hungry and were provided references to Fisher's & Winking Lizard at Peninsula. Winking Lizard had a huge waiting so, we hopped into Fishers. There were no parking available so, parked at the street. Considering we were a big group, service was satisfactory. The ambience is a classic pub setup with patio dining available as well. Our order had - wings, breaded coconut shrimp, black bean burger, California chicken sandwich, Greek wrap and chili. All the dishes were very tasty and generous portion size. For the drinks we ordered mojito's and draught beer. Overall good food and service!

This was one of the only places open the day before Memorial Day weekend during dinner time in the area, so we decided to give it a shot. The 3-3.5 Yelp stars reviews are true. It's just a-okay and could have been better. The wait time for outdoor seating was 30 minutes or so, so we went with bar seating outdoors. The setting was like a beach bar. We sat down and it took nearly 10 or so minutes to be greeted by the bartender/server. We also noticed that there were a good 3-5 empty tables that just needed cleaned off and would've been ready to be used by new guests. Seemed very, very understaffed. My plus one got a beer, but it was delivered literally half full. She said the keg blew, which is totally understandable, so we asked her to fill it back up after it was re-kegged. That never happened even though she said she woud. We got fish and chips that were good and the veggie burger with fries. The sandwich was dryyyyy so I had to add bottled mayo to make it easier to chew. All in all, it was a place I wouldn't recommend due mainly to (lack of) service and just alright food.

We have been here several times and always had a good experience but tonight tops them all. They have a clam bake special going on right now and it is absolutely fantastically delicious. Is it a little pricey? Yes but do you also get tons and tons and tons of food. I got a pound of crab legs and a dozen clams. And that came with a bowl of clam chowder, corn on the cob, and a baked potato on top of all the other food. We left absolutely stuffed but so happy! We will definitely be back