Exceptional Evening at Chandler's…read more My wife and I had a wonderful evening at Chandler's in Petoskey. We shared an entrée and enjoyed a wonderful glass of Italian wine, and everything was really exceptional. We also ordered sushi, which unfortunately took quite a while to come out. It actually arrived after we had finished our entrée! To Chandler's credit, they handled it beautifully and took the sushi off our bill. That kind of gesture says a lot about a restaurant's commitment to its guests. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was terrific, and our server was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and professional without being intrusive. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience, and we would absolutely return. Chandler's is definitely one of the places we would recommend to anyone visiting Petoskey.

I've dined here many times over the last several years. We started with the beef tartare. It was…read morevery good. My wife had the scallops and they were delicious. I had the duck and it was disappointing. The texture was rubbery and chewy. It lacked flavor. I finished it but wouldn't order it again. They serve it medium rare which is fine with me but my wife thought it was too red. The atmosphere is nice in the wine cellar and our server was excellent. She was very prompt and attentive. The prices are reasonable.

We had such a great experience at Maple and Batter, and a big part of that was our server, Mary…read more I've actually been here before and always find myself coming back because of her--she's that good. Mary is incredibly friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you sit down. She's also very knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations, and made ordering easy. She checks in at all the right times without being overbearing, keeps everything running smoothly, and brings such a positive energy to the whole experience. It's rare to find service this consistently great, but Mary truly stands out. If you're dining here, I highly recommend asking for her--you won't be disappointed!

food was excellent, service was excellent. This was our first time visiting and my husband and I…read moreboth had vanilla oat milk lattes - they were the perfect level of sweetness (not too sweet). We started with the candied bacon and French toast sticks. Best French toast sticks I've ever had the texture was perfect - crispy outside, soft fluffy inside. Candied bacon was definitely candied and very sweet... but still good. I had the chorizo burrito and my husband had the breakfast tacos. Great portion sizes, we were stuffed. Highly recommend and would love to come back next time we're in the area!

Food is great and made to order ! We split the turkey avocado club on sourdough which was very…read morefresh we also split the buffalo ranch melt . It was warm, delicious, very tasty , a bit spicy and served on a really good soft bun with crispy edges. Perfectly cooked the sandwiches are served with orange slices , which is a nice break from chips or fries ! They have numerous coffe and matcha drinks hotv& cold. I tried the cold match blackberry lemonade and it was good and my hubby had the matcha raspberry latte and he really liked his. You know it's a great place when you unexpectedly run into the bride eating there the morning after her wedding!!! The only thing keeping me from giving this restaurant 5 stars ( because the food quality IS there !) is the bathroom situation. There's a very tiny sing men's and women's with a sink to wash hands inbetween. I didn't mind the " closet bathroom stall - I minded the dirty floor and the fact that when I went to wash my hands in the shared sink outside the stall in between the bathrooms , barely any soap dispenses! I went under 4 x just to get enough soap to get the buffalo sauce off of my hands. This is concerning because it makes you wonder if the cooks are bothering to try to get any soap on their hands ?! . Roast and Toast : *Clean the bathroom floors and get a new soap dispenser and I bet you'll get the stars and reviews your food deserves !

I hate to give a bad review but I also hate the idea of NOT giving one at all because the service…read morewasn't up to par and I don't wanna complain. However... Because the place was populated (but not crowded) and my order was simple (a matcha and cranberry chicken salad) Filling my order was a lay-up. The drink came in a timely fashion but my sandwich was nowhere to be found. Add to that I was sitting in the very visible window seat, by myself...a fact made more obvious by the fact that no one was near me and I'm a black dude in a very white restaurant (basically making me even more obvious). Now to be clear: I DO NOT think this was racially motivated, I DO think , however, it was due to inattentive staff. Personally I'm also not a fan of having to go get my food when they call my name, ESPECIALLY if the drink and the food come out at different times. Too much up and down for me. Cute place but I was disappointed...which bums me out because I really WANTED to like this place. This will probably be my only time here (as I am just passing through) and, sadly, this was the impression I was left with.

Top notch! Food was amazing and so fresh. Best eggs Benedict. Had to go back the next day to try…read morethe pizza. Just as good! I wanted to order one of everything. Staff was friendly and efficient. This is a must try!

Delicious food and great service. If you get here after 9 pm a weekend you'll more than likely have…read morea wait- but I think it's worth it! They make everything from scratch including their sauces - even ketchup is homemade! The eggs Benedict is one of the best I've ever had!

Experiencing A Classic Lifestyle…read more We recently stayed at the Bay View Inn and were pleasantly and wonderfully surprised by our 4-day event and the goodness we experienced. For those who have not become acquainted with Bay View Inn, staying here needs to become a hospitality first experience. Coming to the Bay View Inn was our fifth Petroskey experience. Last year we stayed at the Perry Hotel, so my wife and I have experienced the best of the best that Petoskey offers to vacationers. When comparing the Perry to the Bay View, the Perry offers travelers a moment of mid-late 18th century elegance while the Bay Inn takes you back to the Victorian Age with its degree of formalness. As you begin your Bay View experience one encounters the crispness and freshness of the pure Lake Michigan air. Upon entering the Bay View you are welcomed by Bobbie Jo's "very southern like" greeting or Corie who shows the politeness of a true gentleman. Ask either Bettie Jo or Corie anything about the Petoskey-Bayview area, in effect you end up getting walking tour guide for the next fews days. As for dining at the Bay View, all the menu items are outstanding with great flavor and particular attention to taste. Servers offer the best hospitality. You might also meet the most positive enthusiastic person in the Petoskey - Bayview area when you meet Christopher or the high spirit of Rita who is from Romania or the formalness of Tom as well as Andris who is also from Romania who is always there for you with a coffee refill. The rooms are extremely comfortable, Victorian-like styled rooms. One also has access to their library for borrowing a book or two from the library. Nightly entertainment also includes playing any number of games in the downstairs parlor. At night you sleep in the heavenly comfort of either a King or Queen bed. Daytime can be spent in a variety of ways. One can experience the best shopping district in the Midwest including what might be the best privately owned bookstore in Midwest, McLean & Eakin.... plan on making a few visits. For those who like fitness and touring the uniquely architected homes you must experience walking Lake Street to the top of the hill ... .two times.... or for fitness freaks like my wife and myself.... three times selecting a couple other streets. Your walk will be a more friendly "StairMaster" encounter. For flatlanders there is the multi mile bay walk where fresh air will clean out your lungs. So, instead of thinking about staying at the Bay View Inn, just do it.....staying at the Bay View Inn and experiencing Petoskey one be one of your best lifetime experiences.

Nice room and personable attentive staff! Will probably visit there again some day! I have…read morenothing else planned to include.

Love that restaurant . Always fresh food and the best tomato soup! Interesting sandwich combos!read more

food excellent bread was out of this world!! service very…read morenice asking if you liked your food, can I get you anything else asking w/o being rude. Ambiance classic old fashioned cafe . problem are the prices $17.00 for a very good sandwich still I think that's a bit much. Please update your website.

Our family all agreed it was our favorite restaurant we went to on vacation! We decided to go last…read moreminute after a trip to the beach and were able to stop by during happy hour. They take reservations and we were able to find easy/free street parking nearby on a sunday in the summer. Outside has a view of the street and inside has an upstairs and a downstairs; both with a view of the lake. Our waiter was very informative and friendly. We loved everything we ate- it was all delicious!

I want to give this place 5 stars soooo bad! We have a vacation home here and come to this…read morerestaurant routinely for years. Although pricey, it was always worth the cost. The ambiance is always stunning, sit on the outdoor patio in the summer and enjoy a great time with friends/family. The service is always top notch. Our go to is the Wagyu Hanger steak. Unfortunately, our dinner tonight was such a disappointment. My steak was over cooked. They changed the recipe to the steak dressing and it just didn't hit. The appetizers were great and no complaints of the service and ambiance, that was still exceptional. I just hope they go back to the old wagyu hanger steak.

Great Corned beef hash with real corned beef. Great service from very friendly staff.read more

We got there at 11:15 am Sunday on July 4th weekend. Did see that only breakfast is served on…read moreSunday which was fine by us. Place was packed which is always a good sign! Had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Got seated and waited on pretty quickly. My feeling is if the coffee is good that means someone at the place cares, a good sign. And it was good! I got buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links and hash browns. Loved the sausage (from Plath meats) and eggs were definitely cooked with butter. Yummy! My standard for great pancakes are Cracker Barrel and these were just as good. Only slightly disappointed with hash browns as they seemed from a bag but they were cooked well. My wife had the vegetable skillet which was a layer of hash browns with tomato, green pepper, spinach, onions and then eggs over that which was covered with sausage gravy. All very good. Even the English muffin she got seemed fresh made! Good service and fair prices too. Only knock I could give was food took a bit to come out but I blame that on the holiday weekend crowd.

Entering Small Batch is like stepping into your grandmother's quaint kitchen, with tables set for a…read moregathering of friends. Staff was attentive and pleasant, and guests were engaged in animated, quiet conversation at their tables. The breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal--see photos for their names and to make your mouth water. I forgot to take a photo of the Dutch baby pancake. Mine was good and the fruit fresh, but if I had a do-over, I'd order a sandwich with potatoes instead because those are some of the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had--perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. My daughter's Dutch baby was sitting in a pool of grease and should have been sent back, but she didn't say anything because she thought it was normal, and by then it was too late. That was the only bummer. It is very small inside, but miraculously we did not have a wait for seven people. You can just pop in for a baked good from their display case or order carryout if you don't have time to sit for breakfast. I encourage you to check Small Batch out!

Over all good breakfast place with unique options outside of your standard toast and eggs! Interior…read morewas really charming and our server was very nice and helpful (man with tattoos). Breakfast potatoes were AMAZING. downsides: Coke was $4. Syrup was not real maple syrup but the artificial kind, you'd expect real maple syrup at a fancy place like this, strawberries in the Dutch baby still had leaves on them. There are some needless rules that one might consider bad customer service (ex. Heard another table ask if they could get the eggs on the side of their dish instead of on top, server stated "she won't deconstruct it you'll have to remove the eggs yourself")