The KIB Story
Our family-owned business began life as a custard stand in 1960 (originally known as the Dairy Isle) and still carries a local favorite: Toft's Ice Cream. When the Neuman's ferry Boat operated their ferry line across the street (to and from Marblehead), there would be a line of cars waiting to leave the island on Sundays. The visitors would stop in for a float, milk shake or just pass the time.
The KIB menu pairs unique Northern Haserot food items with unique flavors. The menu feature fresh ingredients to make sure we please your island appetite. Many items are available to go so that you can spend your time entertaining and not cooking. A local catering service favorite, any size party (up to 240) can be handled at our lakeshore setting. We've also been told we have the best Bloody Mary's on the island. We don't like to brag, we just want you to Feel the Love.
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Lunch and dinner menus are paired with tasting trays of DELICIOUS BEERS. Enjoy a tray of our beer varieties at a table or at one of our two bars. The salads and sandwiches can be enjoyed from NOON until 9:00 PM with a late night menu available until midnight. A mix of home-style cooking and fresh alternatives gives this menu diversity and substance without too many choices and distractions to deter from the truly high quality food that is served.
Last year we implemented a restaurant-wide recycling program. Glass, plastics, cans, along with paper and cardboard were separated and taken from the island for proper recycling. It was astounding the amount of landfill space we saved on such a limited resource as our island. We felt that in just one year, we made a difference and look forward to finding more ways that we can make our business more eco-friendly. We missed the convenience of our dumpster, but see that by conserving we can make substantial progress towards creating a sustainable future. Change is not easy, it is a process.
All of our carry-out containers are biodegradable. So please, order up with no guilt. Take some hand-crafted food home with you and enjoy. Muffins, cookies or full dinners are available with our carry-out service. Call 419-746-2314. You will be happy you made the call.
"Cheers" from Patti, Doug, Petey and our crazy brew crew!
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Our business allows us to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a beautiful lake view away from the "hub" we affectionately call downtown. Sit back and enjoy our food, hand-crafted beer and full bar. Learn more about Kelleys history from the tourbook written by Patti Johnson and her dad Jay.
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We offer homestyle, moderately priced food for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desert. Open full-time from May 4th through September and limited hours in October. More: Restaurant and Menus.
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Go to our Microbrewery & Beers page to find out about our brews: Award Winning Kelleys Gold, Anglers Ale, Lake Erie Lager, Dawg Bizkit Brown, Island Devil and Sunset Lager. Distributer Inquiries Welcome!
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We help you create your special day. Anniversaries, birthdays for all ages and tastes, weddings from 40-200--we can help make your event a day to remember.
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Looking for a place to stay on Kelleys Island? Our cottage is right on the lake, across the street from the Restaurant. Details: Cottage Rental page.
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F.Y.I.
Read Patti's article from Kelleys Life: November 2007
Here's a Great Review of the KIB written by a true beer aficianado from Columbus, Ohio
Looking for a Place to Stay on Your Next Island Visit? Lake Erie Vacations rentals has the place for you: www.leisureworld
vacationrentals.com
An interesting website for ale enthusiasts: www.camra.org, which boasts 300,000 members.
Checkout highlights from a Cleveland Plain Dealer article about us!
Read A New, Terrific Review of the KIB Here
 
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Our Beers
Island Devil coming for 4th of July weekend!
Summer Haze: "Attention lite beer lovers, the wait is over." Finally, a handcrafted beer is available for the lighter palette...
Angler's Ale: "Tighten your lines, Anglers." This is one brew worth reeling in. A Standard English Bitters, which possesses a medium body...
Island Devil: Our devilish brew is a Classic Double Belgian Style Ale, with a medium copper color and body...
Dawg Bizkit Brown: "This friendly brew's bark is definitely worse than its bite." A classic Brown American Ale with a nutty malty full body flavor...
Gale Force Ale: "Batten down the hatches, hops-lovers!" Find a safe harbor to anchor. You're about to enjoy the best "India Pale Ale" on the Great Lakes...
KIB Beers are now available at Dick's Drive Thru in Sandusky!
1318 Tiffin Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1783
New T-Shirts!
Check out our New beer-related T-shirts.
 Click on the map to see where we're located on the island (opens a new window)
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2009 Events
July 4th
Christian and Tim will perform live.
August 15th
Homecoming with Christian and Tim.
August 22nd
KI DAZE with Fat City--come have a midlife crisis with us!!!
Sept 26th
Doggie Brunch
October 3rd
Oktoberfest!
October 19th
Chili cook-off!
We'll post more details as we get closer to these events!
Hi There Corporate America!
Would you like your managers to have a retreat on Lake Erie? How about a corporate scavenger hunt that pits your teams against each other in solving island riddles? Do you need an event/luncheon that your staff will remember for a long time? DO YOU WANT TO DO SOME CORPORATE TRAINING away from your facility?
Come to Kelleys Island and use Venture Resort's new conference center. It is perfect for a meeting room and/or classroom for personnel education.
We can help you plan your conference with everything that Kelleys Island has to offer. A tour guide, golf cart tours, scavenger hunt, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer and wine tastings. Play corn hole or putt putt, it's your choice. Promote team building, competition and fun!
Call Patti for arrangements 419-656-4335
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