Absolutely fantastic!! Whitefish was fresh, beers were cold and they have Michigan flags…read morethroughout!! Go Blue!! Bartenders were very attentive and never let our drinks go low! Nostalgic sports bar decor plus connected to their motel! We came during winter so it was not crazy busy. We will be back!

Service and food didn't not meet expectations. Table sticky not impressed with experienceread more

When checking in to our hotel we asked the front desk receptionist for the best place to eat…read moredinner. She said hands down, The Keyhole Bar & Grill. It did not disappoint at all. We both had fish, my wife the walleye and me the whitefish. (I had it blackened and it was a couple extra bucks though. I've never seen additional fee for blackened.) BUT nonetheless it was EXTREMELY delicious. They also had a wide variety of craft beers. It was crowded but got in after only about a 5 minute wait. (too cold for the outside seating area). We were in the back by the pool table but wasn't too bad and not too loud so we could carry on a conversation. Alicia our waitress was extremely nice and the service was extremely quick considering how busy it was. So, our front desk receptionist was absolutely correct. HANDS DOWN !

The Key Bar is a hidden gem and one of the last places in Mackinaw City that still holds onto that…read moretrue "Up North" charm. It's the kind of spot you go to while waiting for the boat--but it's more than just a time-killer. The food is good, the service is friendly and efficient, and the whole place has a laid-back, down-home feel that's hard to come by these days. No frills, no fuss--just a relaxed atmosphere and a reliable place to grab a bite or a drink. It may not be flashy, and I don't have pictures to show off, but The Key Bar is the kind of spot that doesn't need them. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop in. It's the real Mackinaw City experience.

Tiffany was the sweetest lady running a bar I've ever encountered! She went not only above, but WAY…read morebeyond what people would consider great service! We arrived in town a little late on a Friday with nowhere to eat (this town shuts down at 8pm on a Friday?? Seriously??) Tiffany reopened her fryer to make us something to eat knowing my wife was getting the shakes from hunger. That was the nicest thing ever, and really shows what the "small town spirit" and redefines what "above and beyond" is all about. Thank you, thank you! We'll definitely be back for the burgers you guys are famous for!

Worst customer service! Accused me of following people from other bars to there's! Dis respectful!…read moreDont go to this place by yourself much less at all!

We've heard so much about this restaurant. Friends came into town unexpectedly and we had an…read moreopportunity to visit. It was a lively and clean restaurant. The menu selection was diverse, American bar food to a bit more refined. This is as close to a sports bar with a country flair that overlooks Mullet Lake with beautiful views, that you can find in non-metropolitan area.

Breakers has a casual, sports bar setting. There are several television stations broadcasting. You…read morecan play Keno and chat with friendly folk. The main issue was that we were really hungry, having spent hours waiting on auto repair. The brisket tacos did not satisfy but to alleviate hunger. The flour tortillas were what my sister called 'raw'. They were not heated at all. The brisket meat was lukewarm warm. The cabbage slaw was raw. There was a dab of chunky plastic jar salsa already placed in the middle of each taco. Chips and salsa: the salsa was in a very small plastic thimble. We couldn't even fit a chip into the salsa. The best part about our dinner: the server asked if everything was good. I told her that it was definitely not my favorite EVER. The wonderful thing about this was that she asked me to explain. She did not show an animosity and was truly inquisitive about our dislike of the food. She said that she would tell 'him'. I am assuming that 'he' would be the cook. I appreciated her concern because the bill was about $40 and when my sister can't finish her meal that's a problem. It was about 430 and I hadn't eaten all day so I did finish mine but I couldn't say that I was not pleased with it. Although nothing was spoiled and it certainly could've been worse. I don't know if I could trust going back. I think that they could do a real light marinade on the cabbage to soften it a bit and if they fried the tortillas and maybe offered corn or tortilla in the beginning, it would be an improvement. Or how about if the salsa so called and in such a tiny vessel, it wasn't tasteless but clearly store-bought. Any restaurant should be able to do something with this information. I don't mean to be negative or demeaning, but I do intend to given an honest review based on my impression. Good luck Breakers. I was actually very happy to see that something was open during this flooding season. Unfortunately, I would've driven 50 miles further to have a better dinner.

Don't bring your kids here. We went for my sons 6th birthday to go bowling. Played for 10 mins and…read morethe lanes broke. My son got really upset so we moved to go and play the arcade games. Most of the arcade games didn't work either. I went back to the counter to pay and the Manager wanted full price for bowling. $70 for 10 mins even though bowling wasn't working and none of the games were working. The Manager was very rude and ruined a nice afternoon out for my son on his birthday. This place is sketchy, the soo knows that. I had hoped things were better but ya, don't go here. To the Manager: stick to serving up drugs on the weekend!

This place is massive. Less than 100 people would still feel empty. I wish a place like this was…read morearound when i was 20 years old. Food was fine, inexperience of the servers was pretty obvious, suppose no fault of theirs. We arrived late (10pm) from the hotel, and they felt it necessary to constantly remind us that they were closing at 11, maybe that meant they weren't interested on serving us? Restaurant didn't close till 1030, usually a bit too late for me to order but we were short on options. Menh...drink, play, hang...or whatever their slogan is.

Tried this restaurant again and again I was disappointed…read more There were 4 people in there at lunch and somehow it still took a long time. Fries are extra and then they were soggy. The kids pizza had no sauce on the pizza so it was pretty gross. The restaurant needs a good cleaning and update. I know there is only a few restaurants around Brimley but maybe one of them should try to have some fresh food and maybe something on the healthier side.

Was really hoping for a good experience. Staff is great but food oh boy. My whitefish basket was…read moreover fried and even smelled fishy. Have never smelled that from fresh whitefish in our area. And they keep the skin on to fry it which is not how I would do it. Everything was over cooked, which is unfortunate because the whitefish was what was recommended on reviews. Cheese burger looked under cooked but had a layer of burnt on it(maybe dirty grill?). Would normally have tried again but not sure at this point. Like I said staff was very nice food was an issue...:(

I had really high hopes for this long time establishment, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read moreit. First, the ambiance and the service was excellent. We ate in the 'bar' section that had an excellent menu, tons of space, and a great server. It was easy to get refills, have additional drinks, and get the food in the timely manner. The concern is price for quality. The food quality was bad. The taste was nonexistent. The price astronomical. I can't recommend this spot until the price/quality quotient becomes more amicable. If there was even a hint of spice...or quality the rating would be better because of the service and ambiance. However, at the end of the day, this is a restaurant not a bar.

We came back because we really enjoyed our experience last time. This time I had a mixed bag…read moreexperience with my food. I had the wedge salad, and I was shocked at how good the cherry tomatoes were given that we visited in the dead of winter. We also ordered some bread this time, and it came with a very garlicky pesto, which we enjoyed. We both had items off the special menu, and while I loved my Chilean sea bass, I did not like the rice or the tomato sauce over top. My asparagus was great as well. My BF had the New York strip. It came with scalloped potatoes and asparagus. We topped it off with the brownie sundae we had last time and enjoyed that as much as the previous time as well. While our server was good this time, I wouldn't put her at the top of my list. I felt like we could have been given a bit more attention. So...I imagine we will be back because my BF likes the wine list so much, but I will be getting something different to eat next time. Rounded down from 3.5 stars.

Got a table right away at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. The strawberry spinach salad was nice. My pan…read moreseared perch sandwich was somewhat disappointing - two small skinny pieces of fish hidden under sauce and lettuce. Still going with 4 stars because our waitress Mariah was great, grandson enjoyed his salmon, granddaughter liked her veggie quesadillas, and three year old great granddaughter ate her grilled cheese

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Stopped in Friday night with my husband since we were staying at the hotel next door. The…read morerestaurant was definitely busy! But plenty of seating, TVs with the olympics and room for snowmobilers to leave their helmets. Our waitress was very friendly, quickly greeting us and taking out drink order. My husband got a bush light and I got a diet coke. We asked what was good, she told us they were known for their burgers but recommended the specials so that what we ordered! My husband got the steak tips and mashed potatoes with a side salad - it was sooooo good and had great flavor. I ordered the philly sandwich with fries Let me tell you... It was one of the best philly steak sandwiches I have had, it was the perfect combo of peppers, steak, cheese, sauce and bun. Highly recommend. Key tip - always ask your server what they recommend!

Great little bar with excellent food! We came into town late and this one of the only places open…read morefor dinner. We came into the bar and it was a younger crowd. The music was extremely loud. There was one server but she was very attentive. The perch is the best thing we ordered. The fish was excellent and hot and crispy. Honestly, the best fish I've had in the UP. I wish they had homemade tartar sauce. But that is okay. The wings were just okay. Very hot but overly breaded. The fries were hot and crispy. The burger was hand formed and cooked well. I would go back and just get the perch though. This is a great place to grab a quick bite, just be prepared for very loud music.

Needed a place to eat and found the Broken Spoke! The place next door had an hour wait, so we…read morechecked out the Broken Spoke. The wait was about 15-20 minutes - so much better of a wait time! I like the theme and vibe of the place - the play on bikes and name of the restaurant is perfect. Decor is bike themed but not overly done. Rustic and laid back. Our waitress was excellent - very friendly and attentive. All staff were wearing masks. Good drink menu in addition to food. A lot of small plate options but the portion sizes of the small plates could feed at least 2-4 people. I went with sweet potato fries and steak tender bites - delicious! The dipping sauces for the fries had three different options - sweet/savory, loved trying each one. The sweet potato fries were not mushy and had a good crunch. The steak was cooked to perfection - I asked for medium and I got medium! Everyone seemed happy with their food. Restrooms were downstairs. Nice dining option in the city - only con there was no outdoor seating. Picking up on social media - looks like this place used to be Huron St. Pub & Grill not sure if it was a re-branding or new owners. Either way, I hope Broken Spoke is here to stay on the island!

Went for dinner and the place had a great vibe, chill music, good food, and amazing service. Our…read morewaitress was super nice, helpful, and attentive. The Po' Boy was our favorite, definitely would go back again. Update: Went for dinner, still a great atmosphere and great service. The tomato basil soup was too salty and we couldn't finish it, the fish tacos were a little fishy, but the Po' Boy was still really good.