Great bar scene. Small menu that packs a punch in terms of flavor. Great beer. Very attentive…read moreservice that make you feel at home. Made me feel like I was part of the town! Will return some day.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if…read moreyou want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service.

Cool spot with nice outdoor seating and a couple disk golf baskets. The beer was ok nothing great.read more

If I could give Ray's a sixth star, I would. Everything we ordered tasted better than we ever…read morethought we enjoyed it somewhere else. Seriously. I ordered a bowl of the Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo. It was better than what I've enjoyed at various traditional Cajun/Creole restaurants over the years. The difference? The flavors were spot on. The consistency of the soup was perfect -- not too thick, not too runny. The Beef & Cheddar Burger was a patty made from brisket and browned on both sides to a light crust and topped with cheddar cheese melted on top on a hamburger bun. I added a little of their BBQ sauce instead of my usual burger condiments. It was fantastic! I've heard Ray's is great, but I had no idea they were this great!

We stopped here for lunch while traveling on vacation. We both ordered the special, smoke turkey…read morewith mashed potatoes and green beans and a cup of lobster Mac and cheese. They forgot to bring one of the lobster Mac and cheese. They did bring it as we were done and ready to pay so we took it to go. They gave us broccoli vs the green beans. The food was delicious but the service was slow. Never offered refills until we were done.

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

As you can see, we have been eating here for years. We alway bring our howler jug with us to get it…read morerefilled. It is super cheap to get it refilled and they have beers on tap. I always get the chicken tenders and fries. The fries are made with a beer batter and they are amazing. They are crunchy but soft and melt in your mouth. I absolutely love them and my kids loved them too. My husband had a burger as usual and loved them. The service here is amazing. We got asked multiple times if we needed anything. They got me water for my kids too. It is super nice and quiet towards the back which is really great if you have kids. I love the rustic vibe as well. We will be back as usual

John has the best selection of beers and wines in Northern Michigan. If he doesn't have the…read moreproduct you are looking for, he will attempt to order it specifically for you if you ask. Most enjoyable and accomodating business around. We love John.

You can expect the best and an unrivaled customer service. Add in a beer and wine selection that…read morewould be the envy of any big city offering. All at a price point that will leave you smiling from an amazing experience. You owe it to yourself to stop in and say 'HI' to John. Cheers... J. Jack Pine

Their food is amazing. Their pizza is unmatched. Its great to see that the store finally has good…read moreowners that are willing to go above and beyond for the people of Grayling.

A note: the pizza here is decidedly some of the best in the area. You'll be surprised by how above…read moreaverage it actually is.

Great consistent brews with a bevy of very creative pours. Boy had the jalapeño Mac. He was a…read morefan. I had the mutilated lips pie. Get one every time I'm there. Great pizza! Newest room is loud. That is the only down side. Prefer summer visits that can be outside. Still, a winter trip to Short's makes me think of summer.

This is such a cool place, very friendly and attentive service, and all the food we got to try and…read morethe beers were really good. We started with a flight and then had some of their more traditional beers. Overall, it's a good spot to come with family or friends and definitely have a good time.

Sorry to report worst pizza ever, I wanted a different experience but it's not good. Bad sausage…read morequality and taste.

I was so happy that Bears Den is back! I am disabled and these guys are so polite and delivery…read moredrivers are just awesome. The food is great, and the menu is just right for up here. Thanks for coming back guys.

Great fresh made chef salad, smoked salmon & white fish dip. Crisp fresh greens, high quality…read moreturkey & ham, along with hardboiled egg. Smoked salmon was to perfection & the white fish dip was incredible. (Dip made it home inflight to savor the flavor, after my flight was delayed one day.) Made an extra day delightful. Friendly service & wonderful customer service. They also have a good variety of local, domestic & international wine. All priced to satisfy any price range. Don't miss this gem while in TC!

I did a corporate luncheon and the sandwiches were delicious. It was fresh and tasty. The chicken…read moresalad was Delish! The food was a big hit, I will definitely order from there again. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

2019 New Year's Eve dinner was amazing! Chris was spot on all night with perfect service! We had…read morean amazing table by the window! They brought back a classic tonight with their breaded halibut with a caper sauce. It was perfect! I had fillet Oscar! My son had a new dish which was Ny Strip with sautéed shallots and goat cheese! Everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great night!!!! Great job tonight on Mew Years Eve! Chefs menu was fantastic! Our Fillets were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was cut up crab let meat! It was so amazing! Our sons NY strip was cooked perfectly! This is our fourth New Years in a row coming here! Thank you to the whole team!!!! Happy New year!! It was We come here three to four times a year. Tonight's meal was spot on with the other times we've been here. We started with the duck appetizer and it was fantastic! We then had salads and soup! Their French onion is fantastic! I had surf n turf and the fillet was cooked perfect medium rare and the lobster tails was the most tender I've ever had. My wife's crab cakes were delicious with a very good sauce on the side. My son had the ny strip and it was cooked perfectly! Service was great and the wine is a great value!!! Can't wait to come back!!

While we were fully prepared to dress up and go to a sports bar for dinner during our girls weekend…read morein Houghton Lake, East Bay Grille gave our group a better option. We made a reservation for 13 on a Saturday and they were ready and waiting for us. The table was prepared and two servers greeted us. The restaurant, located inside of the Springbrook Inn, is a bit difficult to describe. Comfortable with some kitsch, a bit of an upscale family restaurant with a reasonable wine list (also reasonable pricing). The menu is not extensive but hits all of the main American items: steak, seafood, pasta, soup and salad. All of the mains were served with mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, pepper or sans pepper for me as requested) and a potato (which included rice in the category). We did have two vegetarians in the group and the grill was not very vegetarian friendly. They did offer a stuffed red pepper, which luckily both ordered and enjoyed. The rest of the group had a large variety: cajun pasta, steaks, shrimp, perch and my order of ribs. The cajun pasta had a good flavor and was not at all spicy (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences). The only complaint was that only a lone shrimp was found in the dish (the menu did say shrimp, which while suggesting a plural, was not). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the ribs as was a bit disappointed. The meat was tender but severely over sauced. I also found the sauce to be average. I did really like the sauteed veggies. I would not agree with the other reviews that the food is outstanding. I felt it was good to above average, depending on the item. The service was five stars. Both servers were friendly and engaging, refilling promptly and were responsive in their check ins. My four stars are based on an overall good experience and the service certainly orchestrated this.