Thills is a MUST stop each and every time I visit Marquette. If I don't bring home some fresh white…read morefish for my wife, I won't be let in the door. This place reminds me of establishments of days gone by, now frills, the fish is the star of the show. The staff are always friendly! They have a variety of fresh and smoked fish and spreads for you to choose from. The fish is always very fresh. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

Not a spot for dining but if you need some fresh fish in your life this is the place to go while in…read moreMarquette. You're met with a local dressed in fishing attire and a smile, the case is filled with fresh or smoked fish/seafood, and your nostrils will be filled with the smells of seasoned whitefish and salmon. The guy behind the counter packages everything up for you like a butcher shop would. The smoked fish fillets served with crackers are fantastic for a party appetizer, the fresh fish/seafood is great for weeknight meals or whipping up a fancy dinner. Thills is versatile, local, and a staple for anyone who enjoys a fresh catch. The location is also beautiful. The fish house sits along the stunning lower harbor. Take a walk and enjoy the shoreline, stop into Thills for your supply, and don't forget to pick up a shirt to represent your new favorite fish house!

Fish restaurant located right next to a fish market. This place truly looks like a roadside diner…read morewith a gravel parking lot and a three season indoor/outdoor porch. Actually kinda cool! It was plenty busy for being located on top of a mountain a few miles outside of town. But it was prime leaf peeping time, so I guess there were still a lot of tourists. Unfortunately due to this set up, they are only open from spring until fall (which in the Upper Peninsula might be kind of short!) You order through one window and wait for your number to be called and pick it up at different window. Many types of fish to choose from and it's prepared pretty quick. My wife and I got the same thing, Cod. Which was pretty good, but in hindsight, one of use should have gotten the Whitefish (local) so we could have tried it. Next time? Fries (chips) were good too. Very interesting place. Worth a try!

wow, i saw this place on a travel site and was so glad we decided to stop!…read more It's super casual, with walk up ordering and picnic seating. W both enjoyed our fish, i had a perch sandwich and i was super impressed with how tasty it was!

We stopped in for dinner on Sunday night Wait staff was…read morefriendly and attentive Food choices were decent I had the lobster roll delicious Enjoyed my first long drink which is a Finnish drink - similar to squirt and has a touch of gin also The restaurant was not busy and the decorations were all about the sea( of course- since it is a seafood place! ) Will be back!

We had been on Isle Royale for the day and needed dinner and a restaurant that had longer hours;…read moreJoey's was our choice. They have a great menu and stayed open later than 'just a bar.' The staff were ever so friendly. Our server, Jenni, and the owner were both lovely to talk with about the restaurant, the area, and life. Joey's offers an excellent selection of locally sourced ingredients and happily, a huge gluten-free selection. The Michigan-based brew selection was also appealing; we tried several. Seating and decor were also welcoming. The aquarium was a sweet addition. Our food was delicious. The fish was delicate and moist. Coleslaw was cold crunchy and creamy. Crab & Artichoke dip was hot and creamy. And we even had dessert which included mud pie, key lime pie, and peanut butter pie; no photos as we were devouring them. Would love to return to Joey's.

The best fish sandwich in the UP Freshest fish in a relaxed…read moresetting Friendly, compentent workers There is nothing wrong to say about this place

Everything was so delicious- parm white fish was excellent and the risotto was even better. Heavy…read morerecommendation.

The vibes, drinks, and food were good. Our server was rude and rushed us out of there…read more Despite the good food and drinks and an ambiance I didn't mind, service is what ties everything together and that aspect of my experience was horrible. If I was rating on the service alone, it would be one star.

Super busy at 4:45 on a Friday but the fish fry was fresh and tasty. We liked both the walleye and…read morethe cod. Get the pickle fries and cheese curds! You'll thank me later. Decent Old Fashioned and fun bar vibe while we waited for our table.

I think this was the best meal I've had in the 5 years I've lived here. I took my girlfriend out…read morefor a belated birthday dinner and we both loved it. Reservations were at 6 and we were seated right away. Our waitress was promptly at our table and was excellent throughout. I wish I remembered her name. I ordered the Scallops Pernod which is an anise liqueur. It is made with coriander, star anise and mint so it does have an unusual taste but I've had it before but our waitress made sure I was aware of the flavor as she didn't want me to order something I wouldn't have liked. It was FANTASTIC! My mouth is watering think about it. There were plenty of good sized scallops with a Pernod and mushroom cream sauce over linguine. To die for! My friend had the walleye piccata and she said it was also fantastic. The restaurant itself is not terribly big so you could actually talk without yelling. It was decorated in the typical Northwoods style and was very comfortable. I would recommend Chef Rene's 100% although it is a little on the pricier side it is well worth it. Go there you won't be disappointed!

A must stop for dinner if in the area. The menu always has a large offering and care is taken for…read moreeach dish served. Some of the best steaks I've had were right here versus others within a 60 mile radius. This trip I had the lamb chops which were excellent. Also a double baked and we had escargot. I wish the location was was not connected to a hotel and was stand alone but I find this establishment to be in the top 3 in the North Woods

I haven't been here in the past five years until recently since my brother suggested we stop by…read more Our server was very lovely, the dining area was simple with a great lake view, and the food was actually astounding. Seriously can't get the cherry chipotle bbq wings out of my head. Would recommend this place to anyone!

My brother and I really enjoyed our meal. The smoked vinegar and salt chicken wings were perfect…read moreand among the best I've had. Ty my were very sensitive to my gluten free needs and had many options for me. The waitress was fantastic. And the view is outstanding. Don't miss this 'best of the UP' spot.

Ash's is a food gem in the north woods of Wisconsin. This is an area where many restaurants are…read morebar first and restaurant second. I get here rarely because I don't live here, but have a summer cottage in the area. Let me break down my dinner tonight for you below, and you can decide if you want to try it for yourself. Service - Spot on. Attentive, but not too attentive and very friendly. Appetizer - Truffle fries. Some people like truffle, some people hate truffle. Regardless of that, the fries were cooked to perfection! I cannot think of another french fry I've had that was better than these. Salad - Rarely do I eat all of my house salad, because honestly, they usually suck. This salad was fresh with a light lemon vinaigrette. I cleaned the plate. Bread - Great bread. I don't know if they make it in house, but the garlic butter that came with it was fantastic as well. Mains: Mine - Veal Schnitzel. The dish came with two large veal cutlets, broccolini, and a mountain of garlic mashed potatoes. I could only finish one of the cutlets. There was a dijonnaise drizzled across the plate which was a welcome acid to balance out the richness of the veal. broccolini is always good, and the potatoes were really good. My daughter(an adult) - Boneless braised short ribs in a red wine gravy. I have had this previously and it was great. I sampled some of her dinner and confirmed that it is still very tasty. It taste like someone had cooked the ribs with good seasoning for a long time. The sides were the same as mine, but when you have a couple solid sides, why bother with other randoms. Dessert - We shared a Strawberry creme brulee. I have no words to describe how good this is. Get it.

Foods great really filling prices are not to bad it's very clean and staff is visually pleasing as…read moreso forth the food

While eating at the bar at The Vierling (another review), we struck up a conservation with a local…read moreguy. Young man who was a brick mason. He made several recommendations, including Portside. It was excellent. Food and service were excellent. We are a product of the South and dont have much whitefish and walleye available. I had the walleye sticks appetizer with an order of fries and my wife had the whitefish cakes. Both were delicious. Fries were obviously hand-cut and large; also very hot. Our server was great! The best part of the meal was the BREAD STICKS! It appeared that the sticks are baked in a round pattern, like a pizza, and then cut into sticks. They were so hot, I couldn't hold them until they cooled a little bit. The accompanying spread was excellent; also marinara sauce. One could make a meal from the bread sticks. The vibe was pleasantly rustic. We decided on a booth instead of seats at the bar. Again, our server was great. The guy who brought out the bread sticks was equally good. I suppose the bread sticks are brought to the table directly from the oven. Highly recommend this place!

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

I have been coming to Iron River ever since I was born. How have I missed the Wooden Nickel?!…read more The BEST burger ever! The Wrangler burger has a great combination of flavors. The burger is juicy. The sauce is amazing. The onion straws crunchy. The diced up bacon delicious. And a sturdy bun to hold it all together. I could go on and on. We also had cheese curds and a grilled chicken sandwich. All really good. The restaurant and bar is small with eclectic decor. A friendly vibe. They have a big outdoor area. Super friendly service. Very reasonable prices. I'll be back for sure!

food was GREAT SERVICE WAS GREAT !!love the out of way place - they are always the best - we will…read morebe back again the olive burger is awesome