We drank and ate here on a short visit to Petoskey. The Brimley Stout was tasty but a bit flat to me. After sampling the King's Imperial Stout and Deez Nutz Brown Ale, I added a pint of the Deez Nutz to my meal after the Brimley. Had I sampled the King's Imperial Stout first, I would have ordered that, but it could be considered a meal in itself. It's that full. The Deez Nutz had excellent flavor and just a touch of effervescence making it a very nice Brown Ale. My wife had the chicken sandwich which was quite grisly on one end...disappointing. I had the Southern Comfort Chicken sandwich that was quite tasty. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries as an appetizer and while good, the quantity for $9 was disappointing. The regular fries and seasoned chips were very good. This is a brew pub of the typical flair with better beer than food. If we were to go again, I would order something different to give it a try. Worth it for the right beer. read more

This place is on the corner overlooking the water and has outdoor seating so these would be the reasons we hit this place for a late afternoon snack. The views are great from this perch in town. Super casual place, seat yourself, and order at the bar. Food comes on paper plates, so don't expect actual plates if you order a meal. They holler out your name and bring your food to you when your food is ready. We ended up just getting chips and beer cheese along with our beers. I thought the chips were a bit chewy (stale?) and the beer cheese was a notch above baseball concession stand nachos. I would have thought with the beer cheese we might have gotten a paper plate to eat over, but no. Instead, we simply put napkins on the table to drip over. Beer here was ho hum. I ended up with root beer because the beer selection wasn't my jam. Would I be back? Probably not, but the view really can't be beat by much. read more

Stopped in to pick up some beers to take home and discovered a pretty cool setup! There's a community beer lounge down in the "cellar" and a combo restaurant/bar/shop on the main floor. Loved the vibe--such a neat concept! read more

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This butternut squash squash soup here is the Best I've ever had!!! I wish I had more room in my tummy to order more. It's thick, creamy, flavorful and topped off with olive oil and pepper. ‍The server was was prompt and kind. The atmosphere is a bar, lots of open space. read more

Beards Brewery - Handcut fries - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

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For being a Brewery, we definitely expected the beer menu to be a bit more vast. The food was meh. We ordered quesadillas, they tasted like I just licked the grill scrubber after cleaning it. Very charred chicken and no real flavor besides burnt. The truffle fries were decent but for a brewery experience we expected better. Our waitress was amazing though! read more

We stopped here for my guys to sample the beer. They enjoyed those sampled. I do not drink beer; however, there was a special drink with some vodka in it. I was starving and ordered the soup and sandwich combo. The butternut squash soup was delicious, warm, creamy and seasoned lightly. I added the grilled cheese sando, also delicious. We sat outside and had our food and drinks while looking at the bay. It was a delightful day. The service employees were all very friendly and knowledgeable. At this brewery you order everything from the bar area and when food is ready, you get a text and go pick it up from the bar. read more

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Great place and beautiful patio. Beer selection is great and they do samples so it makes choosing easy. Food is always delicious and comes out fast. A regular stop anytime we come to town and it never disappoints! read more

Service was nonexistent. The two different beers we tried were not very good. Food was convenience store quality. I have nothing positive to say about our experience here. read more

Nice lunch, but.... We had very good sandwiches, the Rueben and the buffalo chicken with chips. Both were tasty, with fresh buns/bread and flavorful sauces and plenty to eat. We also had the Lager and an Oktoberfest beers. The Oktoberfest was very nice, well balanced, smooth, and good flavor. The Lager tasted fine, but was cloudy (not clear).... But.... I was surprised that it all was a self-service operation. That is, you order/pay everything at the bar, then haul it all to your table, including the meals, silverware, water, beers.... And then clean your table afterwards.. I can see this to save money on staff, but the meals/beers were far from inexpensive- plus they ask for a tip on top of it...? I'll come back, because the facility was clean, staff is super nice, and the view was lovely overlooking the Bay. read more

Beards Brewery - Cool idea hanging growlers from other breweries. - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

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Visiting from Chicago suburbs. Got a Greek wrap. I don't know if it's because we're used to flavor but this wrap had 0 taste at all. Not good, not bad.. just nothing. Tzatziki sauce is my favorite and I wouldn't call what sauce they used tzatziki. Also no flavor. No garlic or dill or anything. The bartender was nice and the cider was good. Honestly dont waste your money on food here. We spent almost $60 for two wraps,fries and 2 ciders. The ciders were the only good thing read more

Family of 4 on vacation in a tourist town. Sat ourselves. Waited for staff to bring menus. No one shows up. Go to bar for more information. Handed Menus and told to order ourselves and pick up. Well that turned us off from ordering drinks as well. Took our menus. Sat down and figured out what we wanted to order. Went back to bar. Placed our food order. Waited a long time for our food and picked it up at the window. Two burgers, quesadilla, and a Greek wrap, $70 sub par food. I don't recommend the Greek wrap. No flavor Not my idea of Hospitality Service. read more

Beards has been a favorite of ours for quite a few years. We live in California, but our families live in Petoskey. We were very much looking forward to having lunch at Beards without realizing that the menu and experience have changed a lot since 2019. The beer is still great. The views are amazing. The staff was really friendly. But the food... so disappointing. A $16 counter service burrito was served on a paper plate with no salsa, no side of chips... just an aggressively mediocre burrito all alone on a paper plate. A little cup of salsa or sour cream would've elevated this overpriced item to something I wouldn't have rated a 2 on a scale of 1-10. One of our party had a chicken sandwich and liked it - that was $18 and had a side of potato chips. In general, I understand that it's very hard to get waitstaff up north and Beards is trying to stay afloat, but I would not have a meal there again under the current model. I'd definitely stop by for a beer or two after dinner, though. They continue to be a top-notch brewery with friendly, polite staff, but the food is disappointing compared to what it used to be. read more

Came here after getting into town and it was awesome. Very laid back, which was exactly what our family was looking for. Our kids loved the game selections while we ate. They don't have a kids menu, but ordering off the a la carte menu they were happy. Beer was good, food was great and the outdoor patio was a fun place to eat. Happy we went there. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We would come back next time we visit. It was also convenient to walk the downtown shops after we ate. read more

Great views. Good beer. Good service. Parking is a bit of a challenge. The food was very good. We split a few dishes. The mac n cheese was excellent. The cheese bread was a bit greasy but was also very good. The tacos were small but had a great flavor. They were a bit spicier than I expected but very well seasoned. My biggest criticism is a brewery that doesn't do flights. I like to try a lot of different styles if I stop into a place and it is disappointing when flights are not an option. read more

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We went midweek in the middle of the afternoon, so we knew service maybe a little slower. We ordered at the bar, and enjoyed sitting on the patio overlooking the marina and leisurely chatting, which was awesome. Had the mini lobster rolls and street corn. Loved them. Will go back for those. read more

Beards Brewery - Street Corn. Mini Lobster rolls. - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

We wanted to love this place. Cool location, beautiful water views on the patio. Unfortunately we left very disappointed. Zero waitstaff, everything is self-order at the bar. We had to get our own water which was bath water warm with no ice available. We ordered the wings, which were plain pieces of chicken you had to dip in your own sauce. Typically wings are sauce tossed? Fries were burnt. The pork nachos had terrible quality meat and the chips were stale. I ordered the fruity pomegranate beer, which honestly tasted like bud light gone bad. We paid $100 for a beer flight, a pint, and 3 appetizers. We stayed for 10 minutes, took a few bites and had to dip because it was so bad. All very unfortunate. Cool spot. Loved the games available to play. Lots of fun entertainment options.....but please fix your food. read more

Hazy is great, vibes are amazing. one of my favorite stops in Petoskey and always stop in for a beer read more

Beards Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

I really don't like posting these types of reviews but the concept of this restaurant was off putting and not a typical restaurant/brewery experience. You walk in and are not greeted by a human, but instead a sign to seat yourself. There is no service whatsoever and they still flip the screen for a tip. That's fine - but would have been nice to know since we came here for a birthday. Pop was flat. 3/4 of us got wraps and they were as basic as can be. The BLT had maybe 10 pieces of pea sized bacon bit bacon. $14 was steep for the gas station quality ingredients. There was no flavor in the wraps and overall just a really disappointing dining experience. read more

Beards Brewery - Blt wrap - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

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When we popped into Petoskey this summer, Beards Brewery is where we went for dinner on the first night. It has a stunning view of the bay where we could watch the sunset (while also get a bit blinded by the sun as it sets given all the windows this place has, so just bring your sunglasses just in case!) and enjoy great food while we were at it! We got a salad and two pizzas to split amongst the four of us and they were all delicious! Our server was so friendly and the service was fast. The vibes were great and I loved all the quirky beard symbolism all around, along with other subtle touches that made this establishment a bit more unique! I can't speak to their brews as I don't drink, but the food and pop options (they had some local offerings here, which I always love to see) were all delicious! read more

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We had a melting pot family dinner while visiting Michigan for a wedding. It was a Black/Asian/Jewish/Canadian fiesta. They accommodated us at a lovely large table near a window with a beautiful view and the staff was welcoming. Some of the dishes were a little salty, but overall, we had a good meal. If I'm ever in this area again, I would like to return. BB read more

Beards was a nice little stop on a Sunday evening in downtown Petoskey while were were searching for a place to go. We wanted to see somewhere with a sunset or view, but kind of disappointed in the whole experience. The menu is pretty bar food heavy (burgers and pizza), the cider was not the greatest but I guess my boyfriend enjoyed his beer, and the burger was good. Nothing I'd rave about but the location is what really gets you! We really appreciated the service (so prompt, and food came out fast) but they closed at 8pm (before sunset) and had a guy playing the piano. It wasn't too overwhelming with sound, but I probably wouldn't come back and try somewhere else. However, on a Sunday night... you don't have a ton of options. read more

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Food was terrible (probably ready-made frozen) hardly any chicken in the chicken pesto wrap, everything is self service, No refills on soda policy as the bartender said there's too much table sharing. Staff not very friendly. But the view is very nice. I would not return based on lack of service and food quality. read more

Like many places after COVID in Northern MI, this place has deteriorated. They can't hire enough wait staff and service workers to maintain any sort of cleanliness or good customer service. Beer is ok but I cannot believe one of the best locations can't get it figured out! People want good food with their beer and friendly service. Nor do the want to feel like they need to shower after eating out. I hope this wonderful spot can get it figured out read more

I enjoyed the casual, fun atmosphere and bay views. Lobster rolls were awesome. One main point for improvement: taco tortillas need to be warmed! read more

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The view is cool. Otherwise it's crazy expensive and you get barely any food. $10 for a tiny cup of cheese curds, $31 for 8 chicken nuggets and some mozzarella sticks. Just seems excessive. The place wasn't very busy and we all waited over a half hour for a bunch of fried food. Some people didn't even end up getting their food at all and got a refund after 45+ minutes. Head somewhere else! read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The entire experience is self-serve. You go up and order your meal and drinks at the bar. You wait and pick up your food at the "pick-up" window. Zero wait staff, zero interaction with anyone on staff. A burger and beer were $32. Served on paper plates and a cafeteria tray. The food was not good. Tables were dirty, and all the condiment containers on every table were empty. This place needs a complete renovation. Both with the business model and overall cleanliness. Dont waste your money or time. read more

First before anything gets misunderstood. I go out of my way to shop at locally owned businesses. We have to support our committees. I will happily tip, I usually over tip and most of the time over 18%. I will not be forced I saw the ridiculous statement on the menu that ALL bills will automatically have 18% gratuity added so they can "pay their staff a living wage". It's not my job to pay YOUR staff, it's YOURS. I pay the business and they pay the staff. If you can't pay your staff with the income you make then you have a bad business model. Don't put the guilt of them not being able to live on me the patron it's your job as an employer to do that. I didn't even bother to order after seeing it, I just left. read more

Fair beer Great view. Over priced. Snotty staff. 18% service charge automatically added. Staff could care less about service still getting 18% tipped read more

Beards Brewery - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

Exploring Petoskey and with the help of YELP.... found Beards Brewery.... voila' !!! Arrived in time for lunch. We sat at the bar.... w/ COVID, space was limited. Bartender "behind the mask" was very pleasant. Sorry... Didn't get his name. I ordered a flight of 3 beers, I enjoyed every one of them. We also ordered a Cobb Salad & the Mac' n Beer Cheese.... I added chicken. Very cheesy & tasty. Definitely worth stopping when in Petosky read more

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Everything is okay. This is definitely a ho hum establishment. The blasting of "we don't want to pay our workers enough, so we're passing it on to you" statement is a poor way to start off. Prior to that, selective people were asked if they'd like a beer while waiting and then the hostess at the door (not the restaurant) went to playing on a laptop/phone and ignored others. Our server was not an 18% quality gratuity waitress, yet that's what we paid. She took our order, and checked on us one time (didn't bring our food, didn't get our refills, that was handled by a bar back/busser). She did very little and not to a quality standard. The food was not worth the money. The pzone style sandwiches were overpriced for what they were. They were more of a vegan/vegetarian style pzone, than a meat pzone. The ambiance was good and the views at great. The pizzas were definitely good, and that keeps my review at a 3 star. Overall, just go to Duffys up the street. read more

Ooof save yourself the trip to Beards and just head to Petoskey Brewing Co. Witnessed the decline of this place over the last few years and just had my final stop there. Below average food, jacked up prices, a change from the full service to self service that have all led to its demise. Gave it the extra star since I did like my beer. read more

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and I found my way to Beards for a relaxing meal. A small simple menu but I still felt torn between trying a couple of different things. On the suggestion of the waiter I went with the pizza, which he said was their signature food in house. After some deliberation over what flavors were exciting I chose the Peppadew and Pepperoni pizza. I also ordered, to my delight, a 5 oz of the Deez Nuts on draft. It was great to have a small glass of beer without all the obligation when trying something new. And the flavor of the beer was perfect. It was not as chewy as the menu described yet still a good dark beer taste. I'm not good at describing beer taste but trust me. It's on my favorites list now. On to the pizza!! Omgoodness it was AMAZING! The toppings list is a bit long so I worried flavors would get buried by each other. That is not the case. The onion marmalade adds a nice sweet undertone (it is not too bright) and the peppadew and pepperoni melt together with the fresh mozzarella soooo well. Even the sauce, which many places over use, didn't overpower on this pizza. It was a nice acid underlying the flavors. And don't forget the crust! This is one you'll eat every bite of. It has a good chew and crisp to the bottom and edge. I highly recommend the pizza and beer and im looking forward to another visit already to try more wonderful flavors here. read more

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The food and service WAS amazing a few years ago, however due to the excessive cuts in quality of food and no service staff this place is no longer on the rotation. They really just need to serve beer out of a cooler and stop the charade of being a brewery restaurant. Many better options in the Petoskey area. read more

The beer was just OK, the menu was very limited and it took almost a half an hour for a salad with steak and Carnitas tacos on a Tuesday after the lunch rush. I was really put off that a tip was expected when I had to go to the bar to order food, Pick it up at the service window, and it looked like we were expected to bus our own tables. Had to pay for the food upfront and that's when the suggested tips were on the ticket steak on the salad was in incinerated, although we asked for medium rare And the meat and the tacos was very greasy and I couldn't finish the first one. The chips and guacamole were standard and the beer was the only redeeming value and the view if you're looking for a good meal go somewhere else if it wasn't for their location and view outdoor windows, they probably wouldn't stay in business. read more

We tried Beards Brewery and it lacked so many things that with a little effort could make it an outstanding place. First, food and brews are walk up service, not bad in and of itself but with only one person trying to take the order, get the drinks and with less than a glowing personality, terrible. Get some servers, there were 4 people walking around cleaning tables and oblivious to help, it seemed(not their job code). Food, such limited items, even if all you wanted was a beer the wait to get served, again, too long. The music is way too loud inside to enjoy much of anything even outside. It might have been to drown out street noise which was nonexistent after the 4th of July weekend. Maybe that's where all the help was, recovering. Didn't see, hear or taste anything to make we want to go back except maybe the Michigan Rattlers t-shirt. read more

3.5 -ish stars ... 2 for service. 3 for food. 4 stars for beer. The place was empty yet I had to go find my own plates and forks, flag someone down for a 2nd beer and find someone so I could PAY MY BILL read more

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The first thing you see when you look at the menu is them telling you "we include an 18% gratuity all on checks so our servers can afford a living wage. We also DO NOT split checks". I feel this is a very rather negative and off putting first impression. As a customer, it's not my job to pay your staff a "living wage", it's yours at their employer. Guilt tripping your patrons into forced-gratuity is a bad look. We asked why they stopped selling the wings. They said the price of wings went up so much they could no longer afford them. We ordered a Diet Coke and they said they didn't carry it, because Coke makes them jump through "hundreds of hoops" if they want diet, and it's too expensive. Just a very strange conversation (especially given 99.99999% of bars in America serve Diet Coke)... Beer was nice. The food was poor. I ordered the fish tacos and the fish was so tiny that it was barely a mouthful. The owners need to stop penny pinching and worry more about their product and customer experience. read more

Wow!!!!! What an awesome brewery. I'm so excited that we finally made it back here! Last time we were here, I was super hungry and didn't have the patience to wait. It gets busy so pack your patience...lol. They do a nice job managing the crowd and trust me, it's worth the wait. We enjoyed some ice cold beers and split an appetizer. They participate in the passport and have tagabrews. We still had quite a few more stops in our day so we didn't want to get weighed down by too many carbs. I really loved the outside patio area, too. Beautiful views and brews. read more

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If you love beer, this is the place for you! If you're coming for the food, its about 70% satisfaction. If you want a nice view and family time, try it out! Atmosphere: The establishment is massive! There is ample seating downstairs and some seating upstairs. Upstairs has bar seating that looks out over Lake Michigan - a to-die-for view!! There's also board games, and table games. Food/Drinks: Anywhere that offers Beer Flights is a win for beer drinkers! They have very reasonable flights, a large variety, as well as seasonal specials. The Luna-Beer-Cheese Poutine was pretty tasty if you're into the cheesy dishes. We ordered half of Peppadew and Pepperoni and Sweet and Spicy pizza. The peppadew was the better of the 2 but neither pizzas were good. read more

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What a great place to visit! They have a pretty large space and they have a phenomenal view right on the bay in Petoskey. They also have a small second level that is all hightops and windows and gives you a great little hiding spot and view of the water. There was a decent sized dining space, and also a bar. For an afternoon, it was decently busy in there. Our service was lacking a little bit, but I do believe since it was the middle of the day that there was only 1-2 servers on duty. We had to get up and hunt someone down just to pay our bill to leave. There is a small "store" at the entrance where they had beer to go and glasses, shirts, etc. Pretty cool little place to check out if you are in town! read more

Beards Brewery - Upstairs - Pubs Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan