We cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal…read more The waitress was super attentive. A gentleman that I'm assuming was either the GM or owner went above and beyond to accommodate our group and ensure we had the best experience. The live musician was very entertaining and we really enjoyed his music. We will be back next time we are in town!

We decided to walk home after hitting up Lake Street Pub. We saw Boyne City Tap Room and thought,…read more"What the heck, let's grab another!" I'm glad we did. There were so many options, it can be overwhelming if you have a hard time making a choice. Fortunately, the friendly staff offered tasters to help ease the burden of decision-making. The mood was right for a heart to heart convo, and we decided to grab a growler to go. This is the kinda place I would consider myself a regular

This is the second time I've been here and it just gets better and better. We dropped in for an…read moreimpromptu beer on a cold Tuesday morning, and we grabbed a seat at the bar. There are many food and drink options but we only wanted a tall cold one this fine day, and that's exactly what we got. Service was friendly and engaging and the vibe was chill. I only wish I lived closer

Visited during a Farmers Market where streets were blocked off for vendors. Although popularly…read morepacked, we had zero wait for a patio table. Our server was awesome; drinks and food flowed seamlessly. Beautiful outdoor space, umbrellas provided plenty of shade and it had a great, upbeat vibe. Comfort food was yummy and the cookie/ice cream dessert was a huge hit with the kids!

This place has been a local favorite for years, and it truly shows. From the moment I walked in, I…read morewas greeted with friendly service and a cozy, vintage atmosphere that feels welcoming to both locals and tourists. I grabbed some delicious snacks to keep me going and had the chance to try a few local beers. Each sip was a delightful taste of the area! The decor is charming and adds to the nostalgic vibe, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak in the memories shared by those who frequent it. What did I have? - Widowmaker, Black IPA 5% ABV Keweenaw Brewing Company - Horny Monk, Belgian Style Ale 6.9% ABV Petoskey Brewing - Fried Mushrooms - Fried Cheese Curds - Coconut Shrimp

Let's be very clear--this is a local's place…read more FOOD: The portions are plentiful! I ordered cheese curds and a burger with fries...but in hindsight I should have skipped the fries. Curds were enough for a table of four. Overall taste of the food, however, is average. Despite being a good looking B&B Burger, the bacon was burnt and the burger itself didn't have much seasoning. I expected to bite in tasting a medley of flavors, but each bite was just okay. Maybe if I had a yeasty beverage or two before eating, it might help raise my opinion? TABLE SERVICE: Waitresses were prompt and helpful. BARTENDERS: Remember those honey badger YouTube videos (narrated by Randall) from 2011/12? That's what I think of when I read Yelper reviews from Brittany H. and Jay V. [in the voice of Randall]: *Mitchell Street bartenders don't care; they do what they want!* For example, when the popular 80s song, Your Love by the Outfield, came on, the 'tender on duty decided to turn it up to 11...and left it there for half the song. Locals seemed unfazed, but visitors got to the point they asked the waitress if they could turn it down. I'm guessing he didn't much care for the feedback, because he then played the song twice more. *If you're up for a rowdy atmosphere with an array of local beverages + solid bar food, I encourage you to step into this windowless venue! If you're looking for a nice, sit down meal and great tasting main dishes (OR you're allergic to peanuts)...best walk to Tap 30 next door.

What went well? Everything. Everyone was right! Clean,…read moregreat food, good service. Tons of tvs to delight the senses. A fantastic back porch with horseshoes and high top tables. Our whole table had burgers- olive burger, java burger, bacon cheese burger and plain. Solid. Also notable the group loved the fries! Great meal!

We had a group of 8 for dinner and drinks. The service was great! Everyone loved their food. French…read moredip eggrolls, olive burger, potato dipper w/ beer cheese and crab soup were all delicious. We will be back!

Got a table right away at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. The strawberry spinach salad was nice. My pan…read moreseared perch sandwich was somewhat disappointing - two small skinny pieces of fish hidden under sauce and lettuce. Still going with 4 stars because our waitress Mariah was great, grandson enjoyed his salmon, granddaughter liked her veggie quesadillas, and three year old great granddaughter ate her grilled cheese

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

I had really high hopes for this long time establishment, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read moreit. First, the ambiance and the service was excellent. We ate in the 'bar' section that had an excellent menu, tons of space, and a great server. It was easy to get refills, have additional drinks, and get the food in the timely manner. The concern is price for quality. The food quality was bad. The taste was nonexistent. The price astronomical. I can't recommend this spot until the price/quality quotient becomes more amicable. If there was even a hint of spice...or quality the rating would be better because of the service and ambiance. However, at the end of the day, this is a restaurant not a bar.

We came back because we really enjoyed our experience last time. This time I had a mixed bag…read moreexperience with my food. I had the wedge salad, and I was shocked at how good the cherry tomatoes were given that we visited in the dead of winter. We also ordered some bread this time, and it came with a very garlicky pesto, which we enjoyed. We both had items off the special menu, and while I loved my Chilean sea bass, I did not like the rice or the tomato sauce over top. My asparagus was great as well. My BF had the New York strip. It came with scalloped potatoes and asparagus. We topped it off with the brownie sundae we had last time and enjoyed that as much as the previous time as well. While our server was good this time, I wouldn't put her at the top of my list. I felt like we could have been given a bit more attention. So...I imagine we will be back because my BF likes the wine list so much, but I will be getting something different to eat next time. Rounded down from 3.5 stars.

We had just eaten across the street at the Bridge Street Tap Room and wanted to continue drinking…read moreafterward. We walked in here and were immediately greeted by the bartender Theresa who introduced herself by name. We liked the atmosphere - the place is nice and cozy and relaxing with a long bar and a handful of tables. Theresa had a solid selection of premium spirits and beers for low prices. She also brought out baskets of popcorn for us. Overall, we felt relaxed and at home here and enjoyed our inexpensive drinks. I could see myself as a regular here if I lived in the area. Worth checking out if you are looking to drink in downtown Charlevoix.

Decent local joint. Not inexpensive tho. $6 for a draft beer so not terrible but I thought it would…read morebe less. From other reviews I thought the staff would be a little rude because we're not locals but the bartender was friendly - just very quick to let us know it was cash only. Would come again for a beer.

Great addition to Alanson! They have lots of events, live music on weekends, and great bar food…read more Get the cheese curds!!

Zero pics; this review is for our takeout order. SO DELICIOUS!!!…read moreAppreciated accurate timely service which ensured our order was ready on time with zero errors. The inside of establishment is big, clean and a popular spot for the locals. Once home, it was plentiful, hot and very tasty. Comfort food with a mild kick. Loved the Lanson's Smash Burger, various pizzas, decent queso (very good for east coast) and side salad.

We were just passing through on the way to Northern Michigan and I'm so happy that we found the…read morePine squirrel. The long bar was filled with patrons, which made the ambience festive. We ordered a taco salad and white fish dinner, plus a couple beers. Everything was great and our waitress. Amanda was attentive, but not too attentive. She was really good.

Should I do another review? Well, I did miss our waitress, Amanda this time, but the server that we…read morehad was spectacular as well.. This is just a happy place. The food was perfect and yes, I had the Squirrel salad again, but my sister had to build a burger with extra crispy sweet potato fries and her friend had a grilled chicken burger. He thought he was following doctors orders, but my sister took the bacon off it for him and ate it herself! . We couldn't sit in the sports part because I had something to do with the fan in the kitchen, so that's the only thing I didn't like as we sat at a different table than our absolute usual. Other than that, I can't help but giving this epic place with its epic chef five stars. It has to be my favorite place ever to eat at in Gaylord.

Food was Great ! Packed small place, and the food got out quick! Service was excellent everyone was…read morefriendly.

The food was good a d the smoked wings were worth eating again. We sat at the bar and the service…read morewas quick and friendly. We were up there for a conference (October '25). When in the area, I would definitely go back. Easy location to find and get in and out of.