Pickle Bill's Lobster House, Grand River

Pickle Bill's Lobster House, located east of Cleveland in Grand River, is a quirky restaurant focused on serving seafood. The décor has the chaotic charm of the "family restaurant" with nautically-themed kitsch adorning the walls and a boat-shaped floating bar called "The Barge." The menu, of course, is seafood-focused, but includes some soups, salads, pastas, and "turf" entrées. Vegetarians won't be totally without options with choices like fettucini alfredo, and carnivores can enjoy prime rib in a variety of cuts. Fish-lovers can enjoy Lake Erie yellow perch or walleye, while those who prefer shellfish can have crab cakes or lobster tail. The heart of the menu, however, may be the all-you-can-eat section, with varieties of shellfish, fish, and barbecue ribs. - Marjorie Jensen