Lake Erie Perch at Port Dover

Port Dover, ON

Before the crowds got thick at Port Dover for summer, we popped by to try some Lake Erie perch by the beach.

@Port Dover, ON

There were a lot of joints selling burgers, fries, fish n chips but we decided on the one by the beach—Knechtel's on the Beach. The weather was a bit fickle that day so it was a good thing that they had an indoor seating area.

Knechtel's on the Beach @Port Dover

We got a platter of perch—so deliciously deep fried and tasty!

Perch Platter @Knechtel's on the Beach, Port Dover

Shrimp basket

Shrimp Basket @Knechtel's on the Beach, Port Dover

Clam strips

Clam Strips sans buns @Knechtel's on the Beach, Port Dover

And their winning chili!

Chili with cheese on top! @Knechtel's on the Beach, Port Dover

Service was friendly and fast but it was pretty much like having your take-out food indoors. We all ate from the paper baskets with plastic cutlery, except for the chilli.  We absolutely loved the battered perch that we ordered another round :)

After lunch, we went around Port Dover and checked out their quaint stores (and surf shops, too!) and got some ice cream at Willies. 

Erie Beach Hotel @Port Dover

shops @Port Dover

the lighthouse @Port Dover, ON

It was a nice area and surely more vibrant at the height of summer.