My dad and I showed up 10 mins before closing, they had a full house with a wedding rehearsal…read moredinner just wrapping up. They blew us away with service and food! I asked if we need to hurry so they can close, they told us to take our time then delivered yummy apps and snacks and great wine. We are only in town for 2 days but this place helped make it great! Had the bruschetta, the Italian plate, Caesar salad, tiramisu and coffee...and a great end to the night. Thank you Lisa!

I came here as part of a party of five. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to be seated…read morequickly. Thank goodness for that, because it got REALLY busy after we were seated. You should definitely make a reservation if you have a party larger than two. The menu is pretty simple. I got a pesto pasta dish. It was very good. It was the right sized portion to be filling but not to make you overly full. The house salad was just ok. I liked the rolls they served and wished we could have gotten more of them! They came out minutes before our entrées, probably because of how busy it was. They definitely need more servers in my opinion.

I would have given five stars, but the bread was only OK. Everything else was very good…read more While getting a haircut at The Barber Shop in Houghton, Carol recommended Gino's. We're spending 8 days in Houghton in our motorhome. We really enjoyed the entire experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. The menu covers all the bases. Servings are plentiful, in fact we brought a portion of each meal home. If we lived in the area, this would definitely be our go-to for Italian. I suggest you read the history of this restaurant. Back to the bread....most of the pasta is made in-house. Maybe they should make their bread in-house. It wasn't terrible and was very edible, but lacking. Do NOT let my bread comment prevent you from going to Gino's. You will enjoy it. Highly recommend.

Food was excellent. Outdoor seating on the patio is a great offering. Service was a little slow. We…read morehad the pollo burger (grilled chicken) & added bacon & cheddar and a crispy chicken salad with buffalo sauce. Homemade ranch is also delicious. We will definitely return!

Always a great experience at Ambo. My favorite restaurant, the food, drinks, and service are always…read morenothing short of amazing! It's always fun and cozy to dine in.

We came here after dinner nearby for drinks and dessert. Should've come here for food instead!…read moreTheir homemade pizzas are phenomenal! Look and smell so good with thin crust. The prices are very reasonable- mostly under $15 for majority of the items. Their homemade meat sauce looks so delish and then the fresh made garlic bread! Service was very attentive and fast. Drinks and the cheesecake came was right away! Food is more on par with the price - more good comfort food without the hyped up prices in downtown. Lastly, the stained windows and historic charm made our visit even more enjoyable! Highly recommended it in downtown Houghton for everyone including families with kids!

This appears to be highly recommended place in town while staying on budget. Indeed it was! We had…read morea table on the outdoor patio with lakefront view which elevates the entire meal. Our servers were attentive and helpful, however, we had to wait for almost an hour for the food to arrive given their adequately staff. Hubby ordered the Den burger with burger and I had the shrimp ragotoni. I enjoyed the homemade pasta but the entree was a bit heavy with the cream sauce but it does have great flavors. Love they have KBC beers on tap and the blueberry ale was very refreshing. Overall, this is a solid choice in downtown Houghton with lakeside view and good menu options. Do keep in mind that prices are a bit high given it's in the UP. Also, you pay extra for protein in pasta entrees as well as bread in appetizers that's usually included.

We sat on the patio (dog-friendly!) around 5:30pm on a Tuesday evening. The patio overlooks the…read morewater, and there's about 6-7 tables total. The server told us the specials for the day, and I remember there being a LOT - almost as much as what was on the regular menu! We almost got the chicken wings special, but we ordered the burrata caprese appetizer and added prosciutto for $4. It was good! For entrees, I ordered the duck breast, which seems to be a staple item from here. I ordered it medium rare and it was definitely medium at best, but still tender. It is not a huge portion, and I would've like the skin crispier, but the meat itself had great flavor. It sits on a bed of parsnip puree with a blood orange reduction (a little too sweet and too much of it on the plate for me) and sauteed spinach. It left me just satisfied enough, but still a bit hungry. My fiancé got the flank steak, which was probably around 8 oz but the menu doesn't list it, with french fries and some sauteed vegetables. He said he was actually pleased with the type, portion, and cook on the vegetables. The french fries are that "old-fashioned" style, which I really like! And the chimichurri sauce was fresh and flavorful. The service was mid - sometimes it was fairly quick and attentive, other times we felt like we were waiting a long time to be tended to. For a more local, seasonal, "farm-to-table"-esque meal, this is probably the closest you will get in Houghton. The front desk at our hotel said she heard this restaurant was pricey/expensive, but I thought it was pretty fair!

This review is for the deli-sandwich portion…read more One of the best sandwiches I've had in years. I live in Chicago area and simply cannot get a good sandwich. Either the bread, the condiments, the temperature (what's with heating the sandwiches) something is always wrong. Originally I am from northern New Jersey so I am used to NYC style delis, which consistently speaking, are the best in the country. That's how sandwiches should be. Anyway, ole girl and I were doing a road trip, this place had good reviews. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and made with LOVE! I would absolutely go back, and absolutely highest recco! We are approaching a thousand!

Sandwiches were delicious! The garlic pasta salad was also amazing! This was a great spot to grab…read morelunch!

There were 6 of us. We had a reservation and we were seated upon arrival!…read moreEveryone enjoyed their food. The service was outstanding. Whenever we are in the area this is a restaurant we always go to. Good atmosphere and the log cabin feel is like home.

Quincy's must be doing something right...it was busy. I wish we had left when we saw a sign on the…read moredoor that indicated they were hiring servers, cooks, and bartenders. Waiter was very friendly. When my French onion soup arrived, we still had no silverware or napkins. Waiter was quick to respond, but the silverware never showed up. Finally, I went to him and asked again. Not good, but not a dining experience buster. The French onion soup was better than decent. So hot, I had to let it cool...a good thing. I ordered the whitefish almondine...disaster. The crust was horrible and I was able to scrape it off, but still terrible. The almondine part; just sprinkled some almond slivers on the fish after it was cooked. I now kick myself for not sending it back. The side of vegetables were terrible; undercooked and barely warm. I wonder if they were from a can? I should have sent the fish back and offered to pay for the soup. My mistake. My wife had the tacos. Not a good choice in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. She ate one of them and brought the other home, which likely will go uneaten. I dont like bashing a restaurant on Yelp, but this whole meal was a disaster. However, the place was busy and loud. Worst meal in the UP. Worst meal elsewhere in a long time. I do not recommend.

We had an amazing meal here on our way to Houghton Michigan. The drink prices were super…read morereasonable. My wife's mushroom Swiss burger was amazing with great big chunks of sautéed mushrooms and absolutely fantastic homemade onion rings. My daughter demolished her mini corn dogs. I had the chicken Parmesan sandwich, which was fantastic, and the handcut fries made it even better. Our server, Marianah, was super helpful, friendly, and attentive. We are a little over a week into our trip around the upper Peninsula and this is the first restaurant we have ate at that we all gave an absolutely perfect score to! We will be back next time we are up north!

My goodness, we had a great time here! The restaurant is right on the waterfront, making it easy…read morefor boaters, beachcombers and land lubbers to stop by. There's ample street parking and easy entry points. The bar is huge! It takes up nearly half of the restaurant and has great views of the bay. The food is good with generous portions. We both ordered the fish fry, mine with a bit of Cajun seasoning. The fish is prepared in fork-friendly bites and was very tasty. The batter was light and stayed crispy until it was all gone. I'm not one to rave about coleslaw but it is good here. It has the perfect crunch and isn't over-dressed (I don't enjoy soggy, wet slaw). Lots of local taps as well, perfect for all of that food. But it's the service, namely Sylvia (Trixie) that makes this a solid stop. She was hustling, greeting everyone, busing food and dishes, all while singing along with the bar playlist. She checked with every table as she went along, never letting anyone feel forgotten or overlooked. As the crowd thinned she had a few minutes to chat with us - she's a friendly ball of energy and an asset to Skipper's. We'd come back and sit in her section anytime!

My husband and I came here after hearing about the crab rangoon pizza. We just had to try it…read more Currently, the restaurant is take-out only because of renovations. We didn't know this, so we showed up at the location. We were welcomed by the owner who explained the situation. He allowed us to wait inside while the pizza was in the oven. He was very friendly and welcoming. He even gave us some nachos to eat while we waited and banana desserts. The pizza itself was good and definitely reminiscent of crab rangoon! When renovations are done we will be back to enjoy the bar and more pizza.

They were not open for dine in! The website showed a full menu and you can only order pizza for…read morecarry out!

So tonight was our 46th anniversary. And my husband and I have been dining at this restaurant…read moresince it opened in 1981. We were married in 1980. It is such a treat to have our Anniversary dinner in a Great restaurant. I thank the staff AND the chef AND the owner. Ten stars review!!!!

In all fairness I remembered the garlic bread from when I was a kid traveling to Marquette for the…read moreFourth of July. It was our first dinner spot on the trip (plus a few repeats) since then. The service is always great, food is always hot, and the kitchen/restaurant is always clean. The dishes are made differently from other restaurants with an influence from southern Italy where the owners Grandmother was from. The baked pasta is a mix of savory, well seasoned, and yummy pasta and a hot dish. Perfect for after a ski trip or rainy day. I am also a fan of the antipasto salad. It has a great crunch, tastes fresh, and is cold (feeling like they prepare it and bring it out right away). Honestly, I ate too much because it was so good . This last trip, Heaven, was our waitress. She was friendly, personable, and had an excellent memory for our experience. All of our food came out hot and together. The restaurant was packed full of people. Highly recommend for anyone staying, stopping, or existing in town.