Service was FABULOUS, everyone was so kind and every interaction felt personable. Our server Nicole…read morewas amazing and we got a good laugh over sharing a name. The drinks were the highlight of our visit, and the food has mixed opinions at our table. I would highly recommend the a Mango Margarita because it tasted so fresh and refreshing! I also enjoyed the Sangria Swirl for a nice berry twist on their margarita mix. And the Mexican lollipop was delicious and the flavors mixed so well that the taste of alcohol was very minor. The coconut margarita was good but pretty plain compared to the other drinks as expected. The Queso Dip was really unique. I probably wouldn't order it again as it's very different from the runny white queso we love so much. This one was thicker and tasted like it has Brie cheese in it, similar texture too where it kinda sticks together and is not runny The Steak Fajitas were tasty and came with so much! The steak seemed a little tough but had good flavor. The Roadhouse Quesadilla was okay. Chicken seemed okay but there was so much cheese that it didn't hold together well, maybe it was cut into too many pieces though. The pineapple salsa on the side was so good though! I really loved the atmosphere here, the seating is mixed between indoor and outdoor, half of the outdoor seating is grad a drink while you wait, but again, everyone is so nice that you barely notice the wait! A little caution with sitting outside is that bugs/flies do really wanna taste your food too which can be annoying but there's nothing you can really do about it. Our wait was estimated to be 1 hour 15 minutes, but we were seating in around 45-50 minutes. I was surprised with how busy it was on a Tuesday night, but it is the week of 4th of July!

I visited this restaurant for the first time this evening and had a good dining experience. The…read morelocation was convenient on Highway 31, the outside of the restaurant was decorated fairly well, there were several people waiting outside waiting for a table to open up, I was not greeted upon entering, I was seated quickly at the bar as I was alone, they provided complimentary chips & salsa, the menu included most of what you would expect at a Mexican restaurant, my Wet Burrito was very tasty and reasonably priced at $17 for a full plate of food, service was friendly and efficient, the dining room was very busy, quite loud and clean, no music was playing, and there were a couple mounted TVs were displaying sporting events.

Came here for lunch with some softball buddies and enjoyed it. Service was 5-stars as orders were…read moretaken quickly, food was delivered, and separate checks were handed out. Our server (sorry forgot her name) was friendly and efficient. Good ambience to the place. I had the Rueben sandwich on sourdough bc I don't like rye bread. Came with delicious tater tots, or you could have them with fries or chips. Overall a good experience and prices were reasonable for these days of high tariffs and meaningless wars. Just sayin'

I was shocked at how packed this restaurant was. We did not have to wait long because it had just…read morefinished raining and we didn't mind sitting on the patio. We had a wonderful meal, we shared a sandwich and had a couple beers.

It was our first visit to Doc's on the River…read more The restaurant recently just changed names and ownership. The new owner also renovated the restaurant and the up north vibes are cozy and welcoming. There is a very large parking lot. When we walked in, there was just a small nook to stand while we waited for a table. It was very busy, but expected for dinner time on a Saturday night. There was not a host at the stand so some other guest had a pen and was adding everyone's name to the list. Which ended up being very helpful actually! The host came back to tend to those waiting when she had time. She was very pleasant and kind. The space could be a family restaurant, but I would say it definitely leans more towards a sports bar. There is a full bar, high top tables, regular tables and lots of tvs playing sports. Every table was full when we were there and it was pretty loud. Towards the end of our visit it started to clear out a little bit. We noticed that when it did get quieter when people started leaving, there was not any music playing or anything. It kind of made it awkward feeling. We had the jalapeño corn bites as an appetizer. They were served with ranch. The bites were ok. I probably wouldn't order them again. For our entrees, my boyfriend and I both had the broiled walleye. It was very good and it was not dry. The mashed potatoes were amazing and my favorite part of the meal. The veggies were fine, nothing fancy! Our waitress seemed stressed and you could very much tell. The place was very busy but she was still attentive and helpful. They do have very nice restrooms. The place felt clean. Overall a good spot if you are passing through.

Service was great food not so great. The menu says lake perch. It is not lake perch! They need to…read morecorrect that in the menu because calling lake perch is a total lie. The breading is not that great as well. Drinks were reasonable. Will probably go back because they are close only 7.5 miles away. Will maybe go back to the burrito. They should screw that up should they?

Great food and a great menu. So many choices it was hard to make a decision. Seafood soup was…read moreawesome. Salad was delicious. Our waitress handled our table of ten like a pro. She knew where every plate belonged and stated it by name when she placed it on the table. Add deep frying in beef tallow, amazing taste without being greasy, top notch. Great tequila selection with good prices. Live music on the waterfront patio.

A nice place on Lake Manistee. Great food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking…read morethe lake. Our food washer delicious and they had a decent lunch menu of mostly sandwiches, burgers, salads, and tacos. We would have stayed longer but we had an issue with getting waited on. Our waitress never came back to check on us even though our drinks were empty. It took way too long to get our bill. Would I try it again, absolutely, but they need to step up their game in the speed of service.

What an excellent and cute place! Was in town for an annual fishing trip and walked down from the…read morehotel to Scooby's. It's a hip place inside, and the service was on point and very friendly. They have a huge liquor menu and a nice tight food menu, along with daily specials and soup on the board. It feels like they should have some burgers, but my pastrami sandwich was a real winner and I'm not complaining about how great it was. The havarti cheese and fresh dill added a great flavor that worked incredibly well. I will definitely come back in the future.

All new restaurants need to work its kinks out. The kinks experienced today were minimal but still…read more"kinks". Table of four pretty simple order did not come out as ordered. One waitress took our order another waitress delivered food to the table. I'm thinking this could have all been avoided if we just had our original waitress. Our original waitress would have realized that the food we ordered was missing or not even ordered at all this is at no fault to our waitress that delivered our food she was nice and took care of it. The service was excellent, our server that took our order waited on us before at another restaurant and I can tell you Scooby's be happy you have her, she's a gem. We sat outside it was nice but I'm concerned others will find it loud from the traffic. The atmosphere inside is a 50, 60's retro look and definitely fits the name and is simply phenomenal, good work. There is a store inside Scooby's that sells all kinds of wines. Liquors, IPA's also has a beer cave and so much more in itself it's worth the stop. We stopped in for lunch it was great food and very reasonably priced. The shaved pastrami sandwich recommended was a great choice. Gyro was decent but meat was on the dryer side. Chicken strips were more for a kids meal and the boneless chicken wings just ok. So glad to have Scooby's in the Stee I hope you do well and will see you soon.

My fiancé and I went to The Glenwood a few days ago as we were on vacation in the area. I had been…read moreto The Glenwood once before, but this was his first time visiting. All of the food was phenomenal. We both ordered mocktails which had great flavor, and our salad (woodland salad) was unique and also great. I ordered the blue cheese filet mignon with asparagus while he ordered lamb with broccoli. Both of us were very happy with our meals! The staff was kind and attentive, and our table on the porch had a wonderful view. We will be back every time we are in the area!

It is rare when I write a review that I wish there were more than five stars to award. We spent a…read morelong weekend in the Manistee area and got a recommendation to eat at The Glenwood which was just a short drive north from where we were. I called for reservations the day before and found that only very early or very late was available. We also were given an option of seating in the restaurant or on the porch. We chose the porch and early reservation. We were seated at a nice table with a view of Portage Lake. We started with wine, (even though we bought copious amounts of wine on our trip, the wine list couldn't be ignored) my wife enjoying a glass of Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc and me a glass of cab. It was recommended we try their Almond Battered Shrimp. This appetizer was served with a cherry mustard sauce that was wonderful. The menu said jumbo shrimp and yes, they were jumbo with that nice "steak like" texture and flavor. For dinner my wife ordered the Whitefish special (Whitefish is on the regular menu but the special preparation was a bit different). This presentation had wilted spinach, onions with a light Parmesan crust. She let me try some and we both agreed this was the best whitefish either of have ever had. I ordered the "Everything Tuna". This was yellowfin tuna with light and dark sesame seeds, poppy seeds. onion, garlic and salt. I ordered it extremely rare (so rare a good vet could resuscitate it) with wasabi. This was a taste sensation. Dinners included broccoli and an excellent salad. The dressing was so good we bought a bottle on the way out. A "loaf" containing four rolls was also included. Our server was Cyrillia and her service was as outstanding as it gets. Often when I'm enjoying service of this calibre, I look around and see if we just got lucky or is everyone getting great service. It seemed that the service standard at The Glenwood is high. On the drive back to our hotel, we tried to come up with restaurants we've enjoyed as much. The list is slim with The Glenwood at or near the top.

As per usual, I forgot to snap a quick picture of lunch at TJ's today, so I'm hoping a good…read moredescriptive review will suffice! While looking for TJs in the downtown Manistee area, I commented how cool the historic exterior of the corner building was. Much to my pleasure, it turned out to be where we were heading. Walking up, several stories of crisp bricks greet you from the clean, quaint street. Walking in, you're hit with the casual, historic feel of an old building, with good smells wafting out of the back. The service was fast and friendly - we were seated within a minute, despite a pretty busy late lunch crowd. Our waitress checked on us multiple times through the meal, without being intrusive. A+ for this! We ordered chicken alfredo and the smoked Mac and cheese. Both came out of the over piping hot and fresh, loaded with cheese and sauce,and garnished with some fresh toasted baguette slices. The mac was topped with real bacon bits - none of the fake grocery store stuff. Portions were just right - I definitely could have eaten more, but I'm glad it wasn't there for me to gorge. TJ's is a great spot for lunch!

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

My husband and I stopped in to check out the courses and decided to have lunch. Bria is awesome…read morebehind the bar! The food was great to boot! Sorry your pic is blurry, Bria! LOL Your drinks are amazing!

With a commanding view of Lake Michigan and a portion of the golf course, Arcadia Bluffs restaurant…read moreprovides a casual, welcoming yet elegant feel. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly and attentive. Appetizers,salads,soup,sandwiches, entrees and desserts are reasonably priced. The bar provides wide variety of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. My Arcadia Club sandwich was piled high with ham,turkey, bacon, cheese.lettuce tomato. Very satisfying The Michigan apple cherry salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts and chicken was delicious. Bottom line..... I will return