Yesterday, in our quest to find a pet friendly patio we made our way to Portage Lake Parlor. It's…read moreoff the beaten path but not too far off the highway which is surprising because as soon as you pull in you almost forget you're in lower mid-Michigan. This place gives off major "Up North" vibes! You always kind of worry about how good or bad the food will be when the parking lot is empty but turns out they had just opened and we were some of the first customers of the day. By the time we were finished the parking lot was filling up. Our family of 5 ordered the small meat plate (pulled pork, ribs, brisket), fries, greens, kids chicken tenders, kids cheeseburger, a couple brownie sundae's, and a few beers & pops. We enjoyed all of it. Personally, the brisket was my favorite. There wasn't anything too special about the fries, they were basic, hot, and delicious. The greens were tender and were Carolina style (could taste the apple cider vinegar). No complaints from the kids which is always a good thing. The brownie sundae was huge! We shared and could have easily split just one. Now here are the most "expensive" things that didn't cost any money. As soon as we stepped out of the cars you could smell the cherry wood. Luckily, the smells are free or I would have been broke. Our server didn't seem like she wanted to be there at first (who can blame her, it's work on a beautiful day) but she warmed up to us and we ended up leaving her a nice tip. The food runner was an older lady and she was so charming and even brought out a bowl of water for our dog. One of the managers stopped by to make sure everything was tasting good. The man smoking the meats thanked us for stopping by as we left with our stomachs full. Then a patron in the parking lot chatted with us for a few minutes. Kindness, attentiveness, and common courtesy are lost arts and go a long way in my book! We'll definitely be back. In fact, we're heading there now with the rest of the travel baseball team to enjoy good food, kind service, while we kill some time before the next game. Dang it, I just realized I didn't photograph the food but if you've seen a plate of smoked meats then you can imagine.

Very good food! The taco salad was very delicious and large! The Dirty Rice dish was amazing with…read morethe meat on it was very good.

The food was so good, and the service was fantastic! The ambience was perfect for catching up and…read moregreat conversation. I have no complaints.

Their BLT is killer. I came in here with my boyfriends family while visiting Marshall and we…read morestopped in on a Thursday night, so the place was decently active. We had a great spot in the booth so prime visual of the TVs and the rest of the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating and our food didn't take too long. My BLT came with an aioli sauce which was so tasty. If I happen to come here again I would definitely order the same. It was clearly a popular spot with the locals too.

Highlight of places to go in Marshall! Great vibes. Weekend band was fun (and really good!). Food…read morewas spot in (including breakfast... had to make an additional visit). On point wait staff. Cool place!

Dark Horse is a solid step up from your average local bar. Their house beers are very popular. The…read morefood is also really good - it's not just stereotypical "bar food". I've have their pizza a couple of times and highly recommend it! The restaurant itself is kind of small, which means it can feel a bit crowded some nights. One fun aspect of Dark Horse, however, is that the walls (and ceilings!) are lined with custom mugs, each belonging to a Dark Horse regular. This gives the bar a special charm that makes it feel unique. Something to note is that the service can be pretty slow when they're busy.

I really despise this bar more than most. It's too dirty & cluttered on weekends, with awful music…read moreand no real aesthetic. Doesn't feel like an Irish bar at all. I would definitely prefer a more authentic approach to an Irish dive.

Great food, cheap drinks, good service! Worth the visit! We've been here several times and have had…read morea great time every time. We got the burgers and chili cheese fries last visit and wow. Such a great deal. Super cheap! Waitstaff is great, atmosphere is great! Will be back!

Great place to "hide out" :) When you're looking for an inexpensive way to get some quality social…read moretime in with a very diverse crowd, this is the place. While they do have a menu, most regulars order whatever that days special is. The hamburgers (Monday) and tacos (Tuesday, duh) are an incredible value, as are the mixed drinks. The TouchTunes jukebox takes center stage here. If you don't like loud music that's at least a decade old, this may not be your place.

Nice dive bar next to Roxy Cafe. If you read my reviews, you know that I love the dives. This place…read morehas the cheap drinks and a pool table. Crazy food specials like cheeseburgers for $1.25, 3 tacos for $2.00,and many more dazzling daily specials. The place is small but it is a fun time old school neighborhood bar. totally worth a visit. Go there.

1. Lorenzo, the founder and owner, is a great storyteller and has great adventures about visiting…read morevineyards and being a professional international pilot for multiple commercial airlines. 2. The grounds for fermenting, distilling, brewing, are top-notch. 3. The entertainment venue hosting a professional stage and an outdoor gazebo are top-notch. 4. If I had one criticism. Make the vineyard part of the experience. Create a walkway to the vineyard and an area where visitors can walk in the vineyard and enjoy that experience..

Let's trip was not planned for me so this was a solo mission - actually did an alternate route…read morecoming home and this was one of the wineries on the way that was open today. When I walked in I was greeted there was only one worker as the counter which to me look difficult but she was keeping up. They do have flights unfortunately it's more like two sips - I'm more of a fan give me all my pores at once so I can chit chat mingle if I have other people with me luckily was just myself. I tried all the semi-sweet selections which I was only a fan of one but I did purchase my mother a semi-sweet that wasn't too bad. Not really food here per say more of snacks than anything so if you're hungry make sure you eat beforehand Just a suggestion. What was funny as somebody went to pop some popcorn and the lights will start flickering so just be aware of that took me off guard when I saw it. Only thing that I probably didn't like about what the waitress did was when she retrieved the glasses from the top She put her fingers inside every glass except for mines because then I would have said something. Basically she needs a stool It's hopefully they incorporate that next time. Would I come again Not really because the wines did not wow me but if you're more of a dry type person then you might like this place. Side note they have a airplane somewhere on the property but I believe that requires a private tour. Happy drinking!!!

I don't know what happened, but for whatever reason this place has turned into a crazy busy college…read moretown kind of bar on some of the weekends. Mostly extended weekends when everyone is back in town to see family and friends. During the day, week, and a lot of weekends, it's just your typical less populated dive. They only accept cash, so you have to be prepared for that, but the drinks are ridiculously cheap and they don't skimp on the pour to make up for it. Cocktails... not really their specialty. This place is used to beer drinking regulars and people who want their liqueur straight up. They'll make you one, just don't have high expectations because this is not that kind of bar. There is a pool table and bar food. No full kitchen so the menu isn't overly impressive, but booze is more of their specialty. The staff is older and can be kind of crotchety, but that's usually if it's one of the crazy nights that all these young kids randomly show up. They weren't that kind of bar, I don't think the staff knows why these kids keep coming back, and they are slowly learning to embrace it. If you're a laid back person, looking for a cheap drink and a random conversation with a stranger at the bar, this is your kind of place. I've met some really off the wall folks and the regulars can keep you entertained for hours if you strike up a conversation with one... don't expect half of their tales to be true, but enjoy the ride.

Ambiance is nice for a small spot. In town for a few days and had been told about this space in the…read morepast so I decided to visit. Bartender seemed personable and attentive. Didn't get to try the food, but I'm sure it'd have been good. Whenever I'm back around I'll definitely come back!

Best damn service in Michigan. Highly recommended. You should check it out! Drinks for days and…read morefriendly service too! You're missing out if you don't get here for the ambiance and booze!

Great food, great people, pool is cheap and so are the drinks! They have live music and karaoke…read morethurs-sun too! Definitely a locals bar as well. I recommend everybody go here at least twice in their life. Extremely friendly people and staff.