Alan is the smoothest, most captivating, and genuine bartender I've ever come across. I will definitely be back to see him.

Great dining experience for us. Sandwich options were unique and portion size was perfect. We had the cudighi, the Reuben, a pizza, and some pasta. Enjoyed them all. The cudighi Italian sausage was not served as i expected (was expecting a hot dog instead of slices) but i still enjoyed it. Probably a fantastic bar to visit when you're not with kids read more

Was here for the 2nd time ever. Food was still good as last time. Lobster pizza is always so good. Just wish they would spread the lobster evenly across the whole pizza not just lump it all in the middle. read more

We sat in the dining room with a very nice view. It got busier and I waitresses kept up. The food was good. read more

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Oh Ambo...you are usually right on the money. I have to say today was a rough experience. We got there at 4 PM on a Tuesday. It took about 7-8 minutes to get seated, at least 5 more minutes to get water once we were seated. The food, 1 pizza and 1 meatball sandwich took 40 minutes to come out. While everything was as tasty we had too much time to observe what was going on. The dirty dishes were PILED on the bar and there were fruit fly's everywhere. We counted three people behind the bar that were actually working and 3 others who were just leaning, there were three servers who were hustling and three more who were just leaning. Due to the fruit fly situation we ended up boxing up our food and bringing it home. It looked like there was a lot of dead weight on staff. read more

Have eaten the pizza here for years. It had been years since i had been back and was pleasantly surprised that it was just like I remembered it.spaghetti and meatballs was very tasty also read more

This place was amazing. The pizzas were absolutely delicious. We got the Greek and Tostada and would highly recommend both. A nice selection of beer and the mocktails were excellent for our DDs. It was so nice to see that they had so much staff that you never had to wait for service. The table setup made it feel relatively private even though it was very busy. read more

Flew up to Houghton from Florida for a weekend of Michigan Tech Hockey. No trip to Houghton is complete without a visit to the Ambassador! Tried to go on a Friday night but we were just a little too late to get seated as we had a large group with family and friends. On Saturday we ordered takeout pizza and went to family's. The pizzas were ready for pickup just as we walked in. The drive was a killer having to smell those pizzas and anticipating their taste. Finally, we arrived and could grab a square of pure delight. Great as always but just one problem, we should have gotten a fourth pizza! Those Uppers sure can eat. read more

The only thing I enjoyed was my water and the bread. Service was very slow however the waitress had a lot of tables she was working. Ambiance was crowded and a little dark but it is an old building We thought it was a bad night so tried it again the following night and the sandwich's were mostly bread forgot the chips and pickle and my sister ordered spaghetti and it had one meatball and very little sauce read more

They stay very busy! But service was good and food came relatively quickly. The restaurant is beautiful. It's all old wood and stained glass windows. We all had pizzas which were all very good! We make it a point to stop here whenever we are staying in the Houghton area. read more

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Can't go wrong here. Few feels are better than when you find THE place that encapsulates good times in that town. And when it comes to Houghton, that place is Ambassador. Great ambience, great eats and drinks, and a great staff bringing heavy helpings of Houghton charm every time they stop by your table. The pizzas are legendary, but you can choose sandwiches, pasta, or other mains if pizza's not your jam. Heck, I was in heaven with their spaghetti and meatballs. The pasta was fresh and cooked al dente, and the sauce was tangy and meaty. And that garlic bread--dannnnng! Ask for extra so you can soak up all the sauce. Full bar complete with local draft brews. I can't visit Houghton and not hit up Ambassador. read more

From the Tostada pizza which was amazing to the ravioli or chicken pesto pasta...everyone in our family was pleased with dinner. To the point we intend on going there two nights in a row. Ambassador's ambience is something people try to recreate. Highly recommended read more

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Okay, bottom line this is a must stop. Can't say enough good things about this place. All the food is great and you can't beat the atmosphere. read more

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We stopped in for lunch to this Authentic old world pub. The temperature was perfect on a freezing blizzard day ...it was toasty but not too hot. It smelled great like pizza and beer but nothing funky (you know what I'm taking about when you go to An old pub ) The service it was fantastic !! The food and ambiance made it a place I wish i could live. We will be back soon. read more

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Nice find with Yelp's help after a very long day at Isle Royale. Nice murals of gnomes all around the restaurant - pretty cool. Excellent Pizza - we tried the barbeque chicken, and it was delish!! Draft beer to wash it down was excellent. Service was really great, even though the place was packed (Monday?) Have to come back and try some of the other menu items next time. read more

I have coming up and going to Ambassadors since the 70's. While the cheese and sausage pizza never disappoints the restaurant needs to close for a week and do a deep dive cleaning. The back room looking over Portage Lake is dusty and you can barely see out the window it's so bad and the seals are coming off. The carpeting needs to go as well as it never looks as clean. Also, a fresh coat of paint would help. read more

We stopped in for a late afternoon beer. Great, great atmosphere. It is just so unique, you have to stop in. We just had beers, but service was great. A LOT of locals were getting pizzas to go. That says a lot to me. Next time! read more

Appetizer was more than I expected for the 1/2 off the small app. Great service and a historic bar with murals on the interior read more

Ambassador - Small meatball appetizer Happy Hour Deal! - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

The prices are very reasonable and the place has cool murals with medieval dwarfs on the walls - very cool. The staff is young and friendly and the food is good. read more

Ambassador - Dwarf mural! - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Awesome views, good service, good menu selections, and some very fair prices. Have eaten here a couple times and will definitely make it a mandatory stop for future trips in/through Houghton. read more

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I loved this place! Our cousin used to come here all of the time while in college, so we tried it out. Everything was delicious! The food server was really nice. I loved the murals on the walls. The food was really inexpensive. I would definitely come back again. read more

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I had a great dinner here during travels for a work chip. The lobster pizza was phenomenal. I am not sure why I liked it so much but I did and I would recommend this to anyone going. The drinks were great. I had an eagle rare old fashioned and a pina colada. Both were good. The pasta dish was good as well. Super reasonable pricing. If I go back to this town I will go back here gladly! Order the lobster pizza!! read more

Ambassador - Lobster pizza, Spaghetti with Meatballs, pina colada - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

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Head and shoulders over The Library. Prices were decent all around and fabulous eats. Salads in Houghton look a little different but wonderful and the taco pizza is worth the hype. read more

Always memorable, always great. Fishbowls and the tostada pizza are a must when in Houghton. The place has incredible ambience and the food never disappoints! Accommodated a huge walk in group and never missed a beat. read more

I stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night while in the area skiing. I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the cool art-deco vibe and the delicious pizza. I had the Greek pizza which was piled high with great toppings! I would definitely go back. read more

We came here for dinner and this place is pretty good. I got the lasagna and although I really liked and thought it was yummy, it's probably the weirdest lasagna I've eaten. I'm used to eating lasagna that has only mozzarella but they add cheddar and Colby jack, which adds a distinct flavor profile. Still, I liked it! Not to mention the cheese on the top was lightly browned which I definitely love! My husband and his dad got the cudighi sandwich...if you're not from Upper Michigan or just the Midwest in general, I recommend getting this because it's not only good but also it's also not something you can find outside of Upper Michigan. Service was decent and the place is clean. A good place to eat! read more

Service on this iconic restaurant was amazing! Ambiance in this old building is there. Food.. hmmmm. We left happy, but only because the iconic surroundings. Our chips & cheese stuff was fine. If we lived here we'd only go back for a drink. Nothing special about chips & queso or the pizza. read more

Ambassador - Nachos Queso - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

Tostada pizza and a fishbowl. One of life's great treasures. 5 star all the way. It is a great throwback from the speakeasies of the early 1900's. A must stop when in the Keweenaw. read more

ordered a couple of pizzas after riding delicious . thin crust. lots of toppings. just off the trail read more

Ambassador - sausage mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

Always a great hit! Everything they make is amazing but we especially love the tostada pizza with garlic toast and homemade ranch. Other stand out pizza is the chicken and broccoli. You need to get a fish bowl to wash it down at least once. Great atmosphere, good service and full of nostalgia and history. You can also pre-order unbaked deep frozen pizza to make at home. We order 6 pizzas before driving back to the Detroit area and they frozen the whole ride home. When we bake them later at home we have a piece of Houghton with us. It's wonderful! read more

Ambassador - Tostada pizza, garlic toast, homemade ranch and fish bowl - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan

Ambassador Restaurant in Houghton, Michigan hidden Gem that offers a delightful experience. We've try out their potatoes skin, Tostada Pizza, Beef Nacho, fish bowls drinks. Started with the potatoes skin, they were absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside and perfectly cheese on the inside. The tostadas pizza was a unique classic dish, to me was more like a fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines. The fish bowl drinks was a standout at the ambassador restaurant. Served in a large glass bowl, packed with refreshing flavors. Lastly, the beef nachos were a crowd favorite, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and medley of toppings. Overall, Ambassador Restaurant in Houghton, MI offer a diverse Menu of delicious dishes. This restaurant is a Must- visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. read more

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A friend recommended that we stop at the Ambassador on our trip to the UP. We loved it! The building has a comfortable old world charm, the staff was friendly and the food was great. We had spaghetti and meatballs, and a pizza, and beer. The prices were reasonable. The pizza crust was thin and crispy, just perfect. So glad we stopped! read more

Ok, we got the caesar salad (pretty good except for the strange addition of tomatoes and onions). The garlic bread was GREAT! And the pizza was... very mid for some reason. It tasted like something microwaved, just not great. The building was pretty cool tho, and service was good. read more

I've been looking forward to coming back to Houghton for two years, and one of the things I was most excited about was having my favorite pizza in the world again. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. We ordered a large sausage, onion, and mushroom with double cheese--our go-to for years when we lived here. But this time, it was barely recognizable. There was hardly any sausage (and it didn't even taste like the same kind), the onions were so overcooked they disappeared, and the mushrooms were few and far between. Worst of all, the pizza was extremely greasy, with puddles of oil on top of the cheese. I had hoped it was just an off night, but after talking with several local friends, I heard the same thing again and again: the quality has gone downhill. Some even mentioned that the tostada pizza--once a local favorite--has also been ruined. It's really sad to see such a longtime Houghton institution, one I've been coming to since I was a teenager, decline like this. I turn 70 this month and had planned to celebrate with dinner here like I did on my last visit. But after this experience, I'll be celebrating somewhere else. Lastly it was so noisy that my Apple Watch reported 105 db read more

The sausage pizza is amazing here, the way that they cut their pizza is very unique. The workers are very kind and very friendly. It has a great atmosphere that represents Houghton. read more

Meh. Happened to be in Houghton and got hungry so I popped in to try this place. Sign at the door says wait to be seated so I waited... and waited... and waited. Bartender finally called the hostess over. Ordered a Coke a pepperoni pizza with mushrooms. The pizza is a thin crust which I prefer. But it was hard to taste anything other than the char on the pizza. It wasn't even a lot of char, but it's all I could taste over the sauce & pepperoni. The crust was really crunchy. I was almost done with my meal and had started looking for the waitress before she finally showed up with my coke. Then she never checked again. I waited a LONG time to even ask for the bill. A coke refill was out of the question. Next time I'm in houghton, I'll try something else. read more

Great sized portions including 1/2 sizes at reasonable prices. I had the ravioli and didn't really care for the sauce. We enjoyed the pleasant server and the ambiance. read more

We were in Houghton for a just a few days and discovered Ambassador. I had the lasagna and the brownie salted caramel desert and it was really good. We went back again and I ordered the lasagna again. My husband had the spaghetti and liked that, but the 2nd time he ordered the Ruben, which was good, but more bread than he likes. Both times our service was really good. read more

Went with my parents while I was in town. The inside of the restaurant/bar is like stepping back in time. You're instantly brought back to the early 30's. Great views of the bridge and water. Our waitress was awesome, but it did seem like it took a little too long to get our food. Everyone loved their dishes, from Caesars Salad With Alaskan salmon, the small pizza, the lasagna, to the cudighi, were all delicious. I wish they'd give something other than chips. All reasonably priced. read more

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Ordered the BBQ chicken pizza. It was the best ever. Took an hour to arrive, but was worth the Waite. BELLS LAGER was awesome too read more

Ambassador - The dining hall - Pizza Near Me - Houghton, Michigan