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Enjoy fresh perch at one of Port Clinton's seafood establishments. (Photo: Eising/Photodisc/Getty Images )

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A historic town center, a wide variety of regional public festivities, and boating and fishing on Lake Erie make Port Clinton, Ohio, a charming travel destination. When visiting Port Clinton, enjoy a bite to eat at one of the town's local dining establishments. In this town close to the water, fish holds ranks as one of the most popular Port Clinton restaurant offerings. Restaurants serving fresh fish in Port Clinton range from the casual to the formal. For something other than fish, try one of Port Clinton's ethnic restaurants.

Dock's Beach House

For a table with a view of the water, head to Dock's Beach House (docksbeachhouse.com). With a laid-back atmosphere, Dock's Beach House has a large outdoor seating area with a tiki bar and hosts a variety of summertime events, including live bands, beach volleyball games and old-fashioned barbecue nights. Seafood has a starring role on Dock's menu, with items like the mussels appetizer, lobster bisque, deep-fried perch and a king crab dinner. Dock's also has its own private beach and is connected to the neighboring Beachfront Resort Motel.

Traveler's Bar and Grill

Nestled in the Downtown River district, find one of the community's most historic establishments, the Traveler's Bar and Grill (travelersbarandgrill.com). Traveler's is convenient to the rapid public transit boat, the Jet Express, which ferries travelers to and from nearby Put-in-Bay. Visitors will find the environment cozy and comfortable, and decorations exude the town's nautical culture. The restaurant offers daily steak and seafood meals and prime rib dinners are the weekend specialty. Examples of fish dinners include walleye fillet, almond-breaded shrimp and lobster tail.

Mon Ami Restaurant and Winery

Experience a historic, local wine making facility and formal dining at the Mon Ami Restaurant and Winery (monamiwinery.com). The establishment has roots in the areas pioneer history and is now owned by one of Ohio's premier wine makers, Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. The menu features appetizers such as crab cakes and baked brie, pasta dishes like seafood pasta and cheese tortellini, meat dishes like filet mignon and smoked pork chops, and seafood platters like the walleye platter and the perch platter. Mon Ami also offers wine tasting, weekend live entertainment in the chalet and a Thursday evening pasta bar. Stop by the wine shop on your way out to purchase a bottle of local wine to take home.

McCarthy's Irish Pub

For Irish-inspired fare in a casual pub setting, try McCarthy's Irish Pub (mccarthyspubpc.com) on Clinton Street. For classic Irish meals, try the shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, or beef stew. Plenty of American dishes can also be found on the menu, including sandwiches and hamburgers. Vegetarians also have plenty to choose from, with offerings like salad wraps and a veggie burger. McCarthy's also prides itself in a wide, revolving selection of domestic, premium beers. Check out McCarthy's Facebook page for daily drink, lunch and dinner specials.

Marco's Pizza

For a taste of Italy, eat at Marco's Pizza (marcos.com) near Fisherman's Wharf. Using fresh ingredients, Marco's upholds traditional, Italian methods of preparing pizza. Specialty pizzas include the "Chicken Fresco, " which comes with four types of cheese, grilled chicken and bacon; and the "Award Winning White Cheezy, " which comes with four types of white cheese including feta, plus bacon, onions, tomatoes and butter garlic sauce. Enjoy your pizza in the restaurant, pick it up to go or have it delivered. The restaurant also offers meatball platters and sub sandwiches.