Dockside Grille is lining up to be Portage Lakes' newest lakefront hangout, with owners targeting a May opening in the building that previously housed The Ramp. The concept leans into grill-forward comfort fare, with plates like steaks with potatoes and asparagus, pastas, shrimp, and perch, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, and lake-facing seating geared to the summer crowd. Local hospitality pros John Logsdon and Steve Baker are steering the project through Radius Hospitality, which operates hotels and restaurant properties across Ohio.
Who’s behind the new spot
As reported by What Now Columbus, Logsdon and Baker are leading the project and aiming for a May debut. Radius Hospitality's portfolio lists Choice-branded hotels and restaurant operations, including Twenty/20 Taphouse, which underscores the team's regional hospitality experience. The owners have signaled they will run Dockside Grille as a casual, family-friendly lakefront restaurant with an emphasis on outdoor, seasonal service.
Where it will land
State records, including the pre-qualified host list from Ohio Lottery, list The Ramp Restaurant LLC at 3719 S Main St, confirming the address for the lakefront venue. Local listings such as MapQuest indicate the prior business wound down last year. The building sits on the dock of Cottage Grove Lake, just north of Sandbar and Woody's breakfast spot, and the property falls within Green city limits, according to local reporting.
Expectations and next steps
No official menu has been posted, but photos shared on the restaurant's social accounts and images reviewed by reporters suggest plates like steak with potatoes and asparagus, pastas, shrimp, and perch, along with a full bar. What Now Columbus says it has reached out to the owners for comment and points readers to Dockside Grille's Instagram and Facebook pages for updates. Owners have not yet confirmed hours or parking details, and locals and boaters will be watching for a formal opening date and a full menu ahead of the summer season.
