Terrific view, great service but honestly the food was what blew me away. We sat at a table for…read morelunch overlooking the river. Our server was friendly and professional. The fish tacos - wow. Tasted as fresh as if the chef fished them out of the water only an hour earlier. I'm from Florida and fussy about my fish tacos. I rate these as excellent. The meal wasn't as pricey as anticipated for the ambiance and view and food. On a separate note, we were visiting the lighthouse and asked about the restaurant and the woman at the gift shop recommended it and said the thing that she liked about the restaurant the best was every single item on the menu featured something from Michigan. Love local cuisine! Definitely would eat here again next time we are in town!

Given this restaurant's location and the fact there is little to no competition in the area....this…read moreplace should be packed and have 4-5 star reviews. Sadly it doesn't. I've been there a few times now and what I observe is people eating not people enjoying a unique tasty meal with water views. I saw people eat and leave quickly without really enjoying their meal. Based on our meals, what I saw coming out of the kitchen and how fast it came out, Freighters must be serving a lot of frozen product, basically pub food. The cheese curds were the saddest, greasiest one I ever had (they were squares not curds) and hit the trash when we got home. Service was good. Not sure what the answer is. Perhaps it is just the taste of the people in the area...they like what they like. The Entrees on the menu were somewhat diverse and it looks like they are trying to upscale a little. We vacation to the thumb area often and finding good dining even good pub dining is very challenging.

Ok hear me out I…read moredon't want to exaggerate the food quality but for those looking for a value take my five stars seriously! I have gotten several dishes here. My go to is lasagna and last time I had the meatloaf I had meatloaf mashed potatoes lovely vegetables and a side salad for just 12 dollars! It's was like a meal you would get at grandmas Then at the end my service I was asked: do you want the dessert that comes with it? Honestly way more food than 12 dollars deserves and all of it was above average Also the menu is extensive so you will find what you want Clean well kept place If you are looking for what I'm putting down then this is your place!

Staff is always friendly and service is quick. One of my favorite places locally when I am seeking…read morea good affordable meal. My favorite is the western omelet, or the grilled chicken wrap.

Great chicken dinners. We had to check this place out as the "other " chicken in the rough place,…read moreonly to compare to Palms Crystal Bar in Port Huron, Michigan. Service was a bit of a wait but worth it. At the time the restaurant was packed. The waitstaff did their best to work as quickly as possible. Our only disappointment was no coleslaw served with the dinners. We ordered some as a side and it was very good. We definitely will go back when visiting Sarnia again!

If you're in the Sarnia/Port Huron area check out Chicken in The Rough it's super yummy. Known for…read moretheir fried chicken and confirmed by Sis who said, they make the Best fried chicken. I mean when someone who has a discerning palate tells me something is the best my ears perk up and my mind has one track. Come Hell or high water I will be eating in said establishment. Hence, Sis, the fam and I found ourselves sitting at a table at Chicken in The Rough on Sunday. It was finger lickin good chicken. When it comes to fried chicken or fried anything I can't eat a bunch. Sis and I split and four piece and it was enough. The diner is a relic and The Rough a new favorite. When I find myself in the neighborhood you can be sure to find me here. It will probably be the only time I eat fried chicken because a girl must watch her figure. When I do I will eat it here. Not quite as good as my grandma Finney's but she was a great southern home cooker and there was love in every bite.

As we stepped into the lounge (after a well-deserved break from a boat week crowd in Port Huron),…read morethe music cranked up as we started playing pool. It seemed like the music was aimed at the younger folks, and we couldn't hear each other over it. When we ordered our drinks, the bartender initially said she couldn't make a Bloody Mary. That threw me off, so we almost just got water, but she came back and said some one could. When I went to get our drinks, the bartender seemed a bit impatient. (Maybe she was having a tough night.) We left after just one game of pool, and I didn't finish my drink.

Check out the bar.. I'd suggest SKIPPING the bowling alley next to it; last time it was broken…read more(poorly maintained) and manager/owner(?) was jerky about his crappy lanes. But bar staff was nice and good location!

Good food at great prices. Hard to find value for eating out these days. Recommend the fish and…read morechips, chicken strips and turkey club. We came here three times while visiting the area. Dinner. Then breakfast and dinner again. Staff and servers affable and helpful, except the last night I got the feeling our waitress wasn't as friendly with ppl who weren't local. Still, she did her job, though it would have been nice if she brought me a utensil for my pie, instead of me having to ask for it. Still, we tipped more than 20% because serving people in restaurants is a tough job. Especially these days. Both servers on Friday night and Saturday breakfast were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The young man at the register was super friendly and nice. Wish there was a restaurant like this close to our home!

AYCE cod on Fridays. It was awesome. 5 huge lightly breaded pieces to start- could finish them,…read more 2nd meal at home. Asked for had browns, extras crispy and that's EXACTLY what I got. Their lemon rice soup was insanely good. Thick, rich,creamy. The server Kate was a doll; the soup is her mother's fave AND her own recipe! It's a must! My eyes were waaaay bigger than my stomach and I had no idea dessert was included. V/Ch/Str ice cream, chocolate pudding or rice pudding. The chocolate ice cream was the perfect ending. Gr8 dinner. They have a huge menu with lots of favorites.

good food, very slow service , and the table next to us came earlier than us and got food first.read more

First time giving a top score. I've been to other locations and posted harshly. But the service…read morethis time was upbeat and efficient. The food was hot and flavorful. The wings in buffalo sauce were great. The Mozzarella were the best I've had in recent months. The onion rings were very crisp and tasty. I didn't try its IHOP items. This time.

Great Canadian burgers with frys and poutine. This is not a fast food place. It is made the way you…read morewant it. Very clean. Polite people. If you don't like this place, you don't like burgers. The only thing to improve is the drinks. They need Coke. They started this chain with coke and went to a sub drink. Bring back Coke.

Harvey's is great. Please see the other location for a more in-depth review, but they are great…read more The food is made fresh and made to order. It's not your typical burger joint where they come off an assembly line and if you dare to ask for anything that is NOT on the assembly line, your order gets majorly messed up! They also have veggie burgers, which really sets them apart from nearly every other chain!