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Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« on: July 21, 2012, 11:47:13 AM »
We hadn't been there in many years.  At that time, it was a good place for a quick "stop in" for a drink or two only.  They had free popcorn too!  ( :))

After hearing an ad on the radio about the "newly remodeled terrace", we decided to stop by there to take a look at what had changed.

The mistake we made was deciding to have dinner first at the River Cafe in Erie since we didn't know what the "Grille" meant at the Sand Bar.  We did not like eating there before so opted for the Cafe and the "sure thing".  Well, we hadn't been there either in a couple of years and were disappointed in the patio dining.  It was dirty and the service was poor.  Oh well . . . . On to the Sand Bar. 

We were were very surprised to see a very nice structure built on the area where years ago stood a party tent. The "Please Wait to be Seated" sign was the first indication that things have changed. 

We were met almost immediately by the manager who asked to seat us.  We recognized him immediately and explained we were just taking a look around and asked to see a menu.  QUITE different from years past.  (Notably was Lobster Bisque and Dirty Rice . . . mmmmmmmmmmmm)  He went on to tell us about the Chef who had many dishes he was known for.  All I could think about was the wonderful meal we missed out on by choosing the other restaurant. 

There was a DJ in the corner playing music and live entertainment was going to be playing later in the night, tonight and tomorrow afternoon as well.  (I love Sunday afternoons with live music)

Boats coming and going from the Marina to the Lake makes people watching fun.  There are dock spaces right outside making it a good place to go by boat for dinner and/or drinks and/or dancing.  It is comfortably casual and very nice at the same time.  It's a great place for intimate dinners or group gatherings. 


Oh yes.  The manager is John Martin of McGeady's and Schottenheimer fame.  He runs a great restaurant with customer service and quality always being Job #1. 



This is definitely a place we will add to our "List of Options" when going out and nyone who knew the old Sand Bar should give them another peek.  We were pleasantly surprised.
 

 
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2012, 11:50:52 AM »
Thanks for the review...   

same as you...

haven't been there in years...

will definitely put it on our "to try again" list 8) 8) 8)
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2012, 03:41:47 PM »
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2012, 09:28:37 PM »
I wasn't very impressed.

The food was "okay".  If you're going to serve duck fat fries, which I LOVE, and charge 6 bucks, you'd better make sure they are hot and fresh.

Not saying the food was bad, just way too expensive for what you got.
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2012, 07:52:13 AM »
Quote from: MM1 on July 21, 2012, 11:47:13 AM

Oh yes.  The manager is John Martin of McGeady's and Schottenheimer fame.  He runs a great restaurant with customer service and quality always being Job #1. 


John did a great job with McGeady's.  Schotti's not so much.  I'm glad to hear he's back in the biz, but quite frankly, Schottenheimer's was a wreck.  Maybe location had a lot to do with it.  Anyway, I hope this works out for him.
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2012, 08:02:39 AM »
Quote from: ell on July 22, 2012, 07:52:13 AM
John did a great job with McGeady's.  Schotti's not so much.  I'm glad to hear he's back in the biz, but quite frankly, Schottenheimer's was a wreck.  Maybe location had a lot to do with it.  Anyway, I hope this works out for him.

It just never seemed to really "take off"...

it probably wasn't the best economy to open in either...

although other new places in the area opened and are holding on :-\ :-\ :-\
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2012, 09:27:08 AM »
Quote from: ell on July 22, 2012, 07:52:13 AM
John did a great job with McGeady's.  Schotti's not so much.  I'm glad to hear he's back in the biz, but quite frankly, Schottenheimer's was a wreck.  Maybe location had a lot to do with it.  Anyway, I hope this works out for him.

I would have to believe their location was their biggest hurdle among other things.

But every time we went there, John was there and working his backside off.  He's a really good businessman.  The formula just wasn't quite all there for Schottenheimer's and he figured that out pretty quickly. 


I don't know if Sand Bar will be any sort of high dining experience, but we are going to certainly give it a try.  And, as usual and in typical John Martin fashion, he's right there as you walk in to make sure you're taken care of. 

We liked what it had to offer at first glance. 
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2012, 01:22:15 PM »
I haven't been impressed my last few visits to River Cafe and we like dining near the water, so I will check this out in the next week - Thanks!
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2012, 03:48:24 PM »
Yup, John is awesome!

I think the owners might have had more imput on the food selection and prices. So my negative review doesn't reflect on John whatsoever.
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2012, 04:07:44 PM »
Quote from: Flanders on July 21, 2012, 09:28:37 PM
I wasn't very impressed.

The food was "okay".  If you're going to serve duck fat fries, which I LOVE, and charge 6 bucks, you'd better make sure they are hot and fresh.

Not saying the food was bad, just way too expensive for what you got.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-sand-bar-toledo-beach-marina/the-sandbar-grille-menu/417247228314985

Duck fat fried french fries $3.00

Posted Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:33am
 

Maybe they raise their prices during the boating season.
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2012, 08:45:51 PM »
Quote from: ell on July 22, 2012, 07:52:13 AM
John did a great job with McGeady's.  Schotti's not so much.  I'm glad to hear he's back in the biz, but quite frankly, Schottenheimer's was a wreck.  Maybe location had a lot to do with it.  Anyway, I hope this works out for him.
Nothing about that place appealed to me. Not the name, not the location, and certainly not the menu. I just couldn't get what they were trying to do there. Plus with two different 'sides' to the restaurant... way too confusing for me. Not surprised that one didn't last long.
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2012, 11:29:54 PM »
Quote from: excelsior on July 23, 2012, 04:07:44 PM
https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-sand-bar-toledo-beach-marina/the-sandbar-grille-menu/417247228314985

Duck fat fried french fries $3.00

Posted Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:33am
 

Maybe they raise their prices during the boating season.


Nope, my bad. I was mixed up with the mac n cheese.  But still, duck fries served cold, such a travesty.
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Re: Sand Bar Grille - Toledo Beach Marina
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2012, 10:30:35 PM »
We'll be heading there Sunday for some Lobster Bisque with dirty rice.  I've been thinking about it since I saw it on the menu last week.  :)

Supposed to be a nice weekend so should be a nice afternoon for some good food and music.  I knew they had music last Sunday, hope the same this week. 

We'll see. 
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« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2012, 11:26:12 PM »
I'll have to check this place out.  It's actually kind of nice to have an excuse to go to Toledo Beach Marina without a boat.  Have dinner and walk around a bit.
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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2012, 04:22:29 AM »
I can't go to TBM without looking for Jack of Parts... of course I KNOW where to find him.  If John Martain is in charge I bet the place will achieve 100% of its potential.  I loved McGeady's when the Martian family owned it, can't wait to try the new and improved Sand Bar.
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