Great view of the harbor, so get a seat near the water. Yes, it is a bit pricy, but most places…read moreare here when you sit down. Our server Makenzie was very friendly and helpful. Started with the pickle fries which are lightly battered and the aioli sauce is just lightly spicy. They were the hit! Then we all had the blackened white fish tacos- fantastic, the Mexican smash burger- sizeable and not spicy, the fajita salad - spicy and yummy and the bacon avocado sandwich- great portion!

The food at this cute little place good, but what makes this place a 5 is the waitress Makenzie…read more She's attentive with a genuine smile and great timing. She engaged just enough to make the experience welcoming - including other customers (it was sweet to watch her genuinely interested). Great little place!

The food was great but it was a little pricy. The food came out very fast and the server was very…read morenice the restaurant had a very good interior but the bathrooms need an update. Overall very good

The service was fantastic. Mel was our waitress and she was a gem. Friendly, prompt, and really…read morenice to us. The food was very good. We had the wings as an app and they were solid. The restaurant was rustic and felt like an old 1890s bar, it was really cool. The place was packed, with a waiting list. Summer Time is crazy time. Fly to the island if you can.

Katie our server was absolutely amazing, it was only her 3rd week working here and she absolutely…read morecrushed it, the food was delicious. We definitely recommend the white fish tacos.

Everyone's friendly, seated quick, menus and drinks right away…read more Nachos just plain, corn tortilla not my favorite, lacks flavor, no green pepper, onion, salsa or guacamole. Chicken quesidia look great, bit greasy, but also wasn't very flavorful. Sites in need of interior update. Site was clean.

Best restaurant I have ever eaten at. The owners, staff and food were top notch! I would recommend…read morethis restaurant to everyone!

This was our favorite meal on the island this week, which surprised us because no one had…read morerecommended it to us- and it definitely felt more local than some of the more tourist-popular establishments Great waiter (very patient with our questions) and good Chevre Salad, add whitefish for $9 more Friend had the nachos (first meal on the island she wanted to take home) and overall, most worth the $ also Best mule I've had in awhile too

We decided to stop here for lunch on a busy Tuesday afternoon in July. We were pretty hungry after…read morespending the day enjoying the carriage tours and island tour, so we were ready for a good meal! Our group ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich, Derby Burger, and Triple Crown Club, all of which came with a side of chips. The food was tasty, and the service was excellent. Despite it being a busy afternoon, everything went smoothly. If you're hungry and looking for a good lunch spot, definitely give Seabiscuit a try! We enjoyed our experience and would happily come back.

This is a neat little bar that is just off the main drag. This is a good thing because it tends…read moreto not be as crowded They have a nice selection of beer and liquor so this is a good place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the drag.

I love bars like this. I was on a trip with one of my friends. We decided to try the Keyhole…read moreafter another restaurant did not no meet our expectations. (I wanted to go to the Keyhole as my first choice but was overruled) I had the steak hoagie with onion rings, and he had the white fish dinner. Both were very good. We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was great. The food was delivered quickly and there were lots of TVs to watch as you ate. I will be going back next time I am in Mackinaw City!

The inside feels like a dive bar, less grungy and more clean though. Our server was rude when…read moreasking about the menu, acted like we were dumb for asking. Outside of that came around often to check on us. The food was above average 7/10, if you come get the fish. The Parmesan crusted walleye was pricey but big and cooked perfectly. However, the Parmesan made the fish a little one note. Outside of the fish the other food doesn't raise above any other pub food.

Had a nice hot breakfast with quick service. I ordered a cherry Belgian waffle and a spinach & feta…read moreomelette with the berry wheat bread. Both were really tasty and filling. The coffee and chai tea latte were good too. The place has a cute vibe inside.

I would've given this place five stars, but then I spoke to the manager…read more This is the best breakfast I have ever had. I was afraid the pancakes and french toast would be super sweet, but they weren't. The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The toppings were well incorporated and not over powering. The French toast was perfectly cooked and not too big. The whipped cream was delicious and not overly sweet. I was afraid the coffee would be mediocre, but it was perfect. I wish I lived here so I could try more of the menu! Our server, Audley, was polite, understood the menu, and timely. It was the best breakfast I have ever had, so I wanted to make sure the staff knew what a great time I had. I asked to speak to the manager. Yelp is fine, but I strongly believe in paying compliments directly to those in charge. The manager could not have been less interested in talking to me. A middle aged, medium height, average sized, medium blonde haired woman with large earrings, anxious eyes, and a false smile... she was quick to come over and quick to ignore me. She made minimal eye contact, turned her body away from me, and proceeded to pick up plates before I had finished my sentence. She turned her body away before I was done speaking. As soon as she felt I had spoken long enough, she left. It was a strange experience for an otherwise pleasant meal. If I lived closer, I'd likely choose somewhere else for future breakfasts. When management isn't interested in doing their job, service tends to follow. It's too bad. If only she had managed to stand still, face me, and listen... I might have given this a five star review.

On a Sunday morning in late August, we got lucky and got a table right away. Super friendly staff…read moreright off the bat. Well lit with kitschy decor-a mix of colorful murals and teapots (teapots are for sale), and other items, like puzzles and cute boxes. Uneven floors add to its charm. Menus are cute newspapers, with "articles" about the place and area in case you're interested. Nice coffee options, like espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, though we elected to have just regular coffee. Served hot with free refills, and choice of half & half or flavored creamers on the table. I ordered the biscuits & gravy with eggs and hash browns, while my husband ordered the lobster Benedict. Food came out relatively quickly and we were both pretty happy with our orders. We ordered extra crispy hash browns and they were the only item that fell short, not being really extra crispy. But they were good enough considering how good the rest of the food was. Our sever came by several times to check on us and give us coffee warm ups. Really just a great experience overall. Sometimes tourist town restaurants miss the mark, but Java Joe's isn't one of those. We loved it and are looking forward to coming back!

I really wanted to like this place, because of how cool it looks inside with teapots lining the…read moreshelves and the menu being done in the style of the newspaper. Place is small and very crowded with no air circulating inside and over the table lamps burning on top of you. Food took almost 50 minutes, granted kitchen probably is small and place is busy. Staff seamed very rushed. Food was just ok. Coffee needs to be much stronger.

We saw pickle pizza on the menu and thought, "Who would order that?!" Sent a photo to our grown…read morekids who tolt us- "You gotta try that!" So we did. And I'm shocked to tell you that we really liked it! I'm not kidding! Light, creamy sauce. Cheesy. Nice chewy crust. And, although I don't LOVE pickles, we both thought it was tasty. I'd order it again. Service helpful and quick. Order at the counter. Ambiance was aigght. Regular local place as you might expect. Nothing special, but decent and clean.

The man running the tables and talking to guests - 10/10 sir. Your hospitality is appreciated…read more Loved the pizza and wings! Crust was SO good!