When you’re in the heart of the summer months, you need to embrace it as much as possible before the fall season rolls around. One simple way to do so is by picking creatively themed restaurants that reflect the season. That’s why, if you haven’t been to Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Ohio yet this summer, your visit is overdue. It’s a tropical themed restaurant hiding in Cincinnati that you wouldn’t expect to find in Ohio.

Check it out:

Near the Ohio River within Four Seasons Marina, Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Cincinnati is southern Ohio’s own little slice of paradise, waiting for you.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook Address: 4609 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

With tropical decor, delicious food, live music and even a pirate or two wandering around, this unique restaurant is fun for the whole family.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook It’s open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. with live entertainment on select nights. For a schedule of this summer’s events, click here.

With plenty of outdoor deck seating, you get gorgeous views of the marina, which overlooks dozens of yachts.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook You can even travel to the restaurant via boat if you’d like! (NAV: Lat/Long: 39° 5′ 8" N 84° 25′ 40″ W)

On the menu, you’ll find a wide variety of tasty grub such as sandwiches, wraps, burgers and seafood.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook Note: There is no cover charge for the live entertainment. Sunday - Thursday, the restaurant closes at 8:30 p.m. and Friday - Saturday it closes at 11:45 p.m.

And if you’re in the mood for a drink and something light, the appetizer menu features all your favorite seafood and American options.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook Pictured are the Oysters on the Half Shelf, which we recommend starting with.

(Of course, don’t forget to save room for dessert!)

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook Note: Monday nights are Kids Cove Night, which features a kids meal and soft drink for $6, starting at 5 p.m.

With a large bar and extensive drink menu, there’s something here for every adult.

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook FYI: Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and features half price drinks at the bar. (You’re welcome.)

You never know who you’ll find wandering around Pirates Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Cincinnati!

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook During Kids Cove Night on Mondays, you can meet Captain Jack Sparrow, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Have you ever been to Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Cincinnati before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like. Share your thoughts, photos and experiences with us!

Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill/Facebook

Address: 4609 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226

It’s open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. with live entertainment on select nights. For a schedule of this summer’s events, click here.

You can even travel to the restaurant via boat if you’d like! (NAV: Lat/Long: 39° 5′ 8" N 84° 25′ 40″ W)

Note: There is no cover charge for the live entertainment. Sunday - Thursday, the restaurant closes at 8:30 p.m. and Friday - Saturday it closes at 11:45 p.m.

Pictured are the Oysters on the Half Shelf, which we recommend starting with.

Note: Monday nights are Kids Cove Night, which features a kids meal and soft drink for $6, starting at 5 p.m.

FYI: Happy Hour is Monday - Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and features half price drinks at the bar. (You’re welcome.)

During Kids Cove Night on Mondays, you can meet Captain Jack Sparrow, starting at 6:30 p.m.

For more great restaurants to try this summer, check out our previous article: These 8 Beachfront Restaurants In Ohio Are Out Of This World.

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Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Ohio June 05, 2019 April Dray What are the best themed restaurants in Ohio? Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill is arguably the best pirate restaurant in Ohio. There are several exceptional themed restaurants in Ohio, however. Some of the best themed restaurants in Ohio are The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville, The School House Restaurant in Camp Dennison and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and Restaurant in Columbus. There’s a little something for everyone in Ohio when it comes to dining. What are the best waterfront restaurants in Ohio? Fortunately, there is an abundance of waterfront restaurants in Ohio. Some of the best Lake Erie restaurants include Pier W in Lakewood, New Sandusky Fish Company in Sandusky, Alley Cat Oyster Bar in Cleveland and Dockers Waterfront Restaurant and Bar on Kelleys Island. One of the best restaurants along the Ohio River include Boathouse BBQ in Marietta, Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery in Cincinnati and Cabana on the River in Cincinnati. There are also several other hidden gems along much smaller bodies of water in Ohio, such as Beau’s on the River in Cuyahoga Falls and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview. All of the restaurants differ in style, decor and cuisine, but the waterfront views are all spectacular—especially at sunset.  What cities in Ohio have the best restaurants?  Ohio’s largest cities have the most variety in restaurants. Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati certainly have a wide range of cuisine and atmosphere to choose from, but there are also plenty of small towns hiding in Ohio with a surprisingly wide variety of restaurants. Some of these cities include Athens, Chagrin Falls, Yellow Springs, Chillicothe, Cuyahoga Falls and Marietta. 

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Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill in Ohio

June 05, 2019

April Dray

What are the best themed restaurants in Ohio? Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill is arguably the best pirate restaurant in Ohio. There are several exceptional themed restaurants in Ohio, however. Some of the best themed restaurants in Ohio are The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville, The School House Restaurant in Camp Dennison and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and Restaurant in Columbus. There’s a little something for everyone in Ohio when it comes to dining. What are the best waterfront restaurants in Ohio? Fortunately, there is an abundance of waterfront restaurants in Ohio. Some of the best Lake Erie restaurants include Pier W in Lakewood, New Sandusky Fish Company in Sandusky, Alley Cat Oyster Bar in Cleveland and Dockers Waterfront Restaurant and Bar on Kelleys Island. One of the best restaurants along the Ohio River include Boathouse BBQ in Marietta, Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery in Cincinnati and Cabana on the River in Cincinnati. There are also several other hidden gems along much smaller bodies of water in Ohio, such as Beau’s on the River in Cuyahoga Falls and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview. All of the restaurants differ in style, decor and cuisine, but the waterfront views are all spectacular—especially at sunset.  What cities in Ohio have the best restaurants?  Ohio’s largest cities have the most variety in restaurants. Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati certainly have a wide range of cuisine and atmosphere to choose from, but there are also plenty of small towns hiding in Ohio with a surprisingly wide variety of restaurants. Some of these cities include Athens, Chagrin Falls, Yellow Springs, Chillicothe, Cuyahoga Falls and Marietta. 

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Pirate’s Cove Tropical Bar and Grill is arguably the best pirate restaurant in Ohio. There are several exceptional themed restaurants in Ohio, however. Some of the best themed restaurants in Ohio are The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville, The School House Restaurant in Camp Dennison and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and Restaurant in Columbus. There’s a little something for everyone in Ohio when it comes to dining.

What are the best waterfront restaurants in Ohio?

Fortunately, there is an abundance of waterfront restaurants in Ohio. Some of the best Lake Erie restaurants include Pier W in Lakewood, New Sandusky Fish Company in Sandusky, Alley Cat Oyster Bar in Cleveland and Dockers Waterfront Restaurant and Bar on Kelleys Island. One of the best restaurants along the Ohio River include Boathouse BBQ in Marietta, Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery in Cincinnati and Cabana on the River in Cincinnati. There are also several other hidden gems along much smaller bodies of water in Ohio, such as Beau’s on the River in Cuyahoga Falls and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview. All of the restaurants differ in style, decor and cuisine, but the waterfront views are all spectacular—especially at sunset. 

What cities in Ohio have the best restaurants? 

Ohio’s largest cities have the most variety in restaurants. Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati certainly have a wide range of cuisine and atmosphere to choose from, but there are also plenty of small towns hiding in Ohio with a surprisingly wide variety of restaurants. Some of these cities include Athens, Chagrin Falls, Yellow Springs, Chillicothe, Cuyahoga Falls and Marietta.