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Monday 7am - 6pm Tuesday 7am - 6pm Wednesday 7am - 6pm Thursday 7am - 6pm Friday 7am - 6pm Saturday 7am - 6am Sunday 7am - 6pm

Rudder's Café

Name: Rudder's Café
Address: 3260 NE Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH, 43452, US
Telephone: +14197973260
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Local Gathering Place! Celebrating 25 years on Catawba Island, Rudder's Café is a combination deli, café, and gift market.
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06/13/2026

Fire up the grill and celebrate Dad with a little Cleveland flavor this weekend at Rudder’s!

We’re featuring products from Cleveland Ketchup Company, including their bold and flavorful ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, and more. Whether you’re stocking up for Father’s Day cookouts or looking to take your burgers, brats, and hot dogs to the next level, these locally made favorites are a must-try.

06/05/2026

☀️ Taste of Summer is happening this Saturday at Rudder’s Café! ☀️

Join us for a fun-filled day featuring our Deck Sale, live music on the patio from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, and our Taste of Summer beverage tasting from 11:00 AM–1:30 PM.

Sample some of our favorite summer sips, including Joel Gott Wines, Cayman Jack, and Protea, while you shop great deals on décor and enjoy a beautiful day by the lake.

06/04/2026

Stop by for our annual deck sale! Shop gifts, decor and more while listening to music from 10-12 on the patio this weekend ✨

06/02/2026

Join us for a Taste of Summer at Rudder’s Cafe on Saturday, June 6th!

Enjoy complimentary samplings from Joel Gott Wines, Cayman Jack, and Protea while soaking up summer on the patio. We’ll also have live music from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM plus a special deck sale featuring decor and more!

Grab your friends, sip something refreshing, and kick off summer with us at Rudder’s! 🌊🍷

06/01/2026

The perfect day on the lake starts at Rudder’s ☀️⚓️

Grab breakfast, lunch, coffee, or a cold drink before hopping aboard the Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Whether you’re heading out for a full island day or just soaking up the sunshine, we’ve got your favorites waiting for you right by the water.

Featured Sandwich: Route 53 BLT
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05/22/2026

Summer hours are here! ☀️

We’re celebrating all weekend long, rain or shine, so be sure to stop by for all of your Rudder’s favorites — breakfast, lunch, coffee, treats, and a little taste of summer.

05/15/2026

Say hello to two new faces at Rudder’s this summer ☀️⚓️

We’re so excited to welcome Teagan and Sara to the team! You’ll see them helping serve up your favorite coffees, breakfasts, lunches, and lake-day treats all season long.

05/13/2026

Welcome, birders! It’s the biggest week in American birding and Catawba Island is buzzing with migrating warblers, shorebirds, raptors, and bird lovers from all over.

Whether you’re heading out before sunrise or wrapping up a full day in the field, make Rudder’s your perfect migration pit stop. We’re open daily at 7AM serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, and plenty of grab-and-go goodies to fuel your next flyover.

05/09/2026

Mother’s Day is tomorrow! 💐 Stop by Rudder’s Cafe for the perfect last-minute gifts for the moms in your life — from lake-inspired goodies and cozy finds to gourmet treats she’ll love.

And don’t forget a Rudder’s gift card so she can enjoy all of her favorite coffees, lunches, pastries, and summer treats all season long ☀️

05/08/2026

Summer favorites☀️ Our homemade Southern Sunrise casserole and bacon cheddar deviled eggs are the perfect combo for a cozy lake-day breakfast or lunch. Stop by and grab yours before they’re gone!

Address

3260 NE Catawba Road
Port Clinton, OH
43452

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 6am
Sunday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

+14197973260

Website

http://www.rudderscafe.com/

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