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Beards Brewery

3.4 (434 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Laura M.

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.

Linda H.

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.

Cool idea hanging growlers from other breweries.
Jim S.

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.

Street Corn.  Mini Lobster rolls.

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.

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Mike S.

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.

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

Blt wrap

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.

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Amanda L.

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!

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Ask the Community - Beards Brewery

Do they have good hamburgers?

Hey Tim, we don't have hamburgers, but we do have some delicious hot sandwiches. Check out our "handhelds" section on our online menu here: https://www.beardsbrewery.com/menu-copy/

Is the outdoor patio dog friendly?

Hello! Due to the health department rules, we are unable to allow dogs on the patio. Cheers,

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Mitchell Street Pub - B & B Burger w/fries

Mitchell Street Pub

(187 reviews)

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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.

Noggin Room Pub - Fish & chips

Noggin Room Pub

(126 reviews)

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We enjoyed closing the night at the Noggin and then stumbling back to our rooms. This is a super…read morecool spot. The pics don't do it justice. The bartender was always upbeat and happy to help. They didn't have a huge variety of beer on tap but they did have beers and assorted drinks in the cooler. They also had a variety of liquor options. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked really good! Definitely a place to check out when you are in the area!

Sooooo disappointing! If you read my two previous reviews, you will see that we USED to love this…read moreplace. All gone! First the good: Nice servers who are really trying. Second, the popcorn. The end. Now the bad news. Everything else. We are veterans restaurant/bar/cocktail lounge/ brewery patrons, so should've tuned into the fact that the place was empty at 7:30 even on a Tuesday night. My wife wanted a Chardonnay but was unfamiliar with one of them and asked for a taste. Seriously? What bartender sends a taste of wine in a shot glass with literally a quarter of that shot glass holding a "taste?" My wife had no idea what this wine was supposed to taste like so ordered a glass of Decoy, which was decent but quite overpriced. I ordered a Bellaire Brown out of the can which was cold & non-ruinable, thank God! We ordered a pizza with pepperoni, which used to be quite good here. Not anymore. As hard as it was to believe, in 8 slices there were NINE pieces of pepperoni. Total. We wondered if the kitchen was instructed to only use one piece per slice & maybe an extra one got slipped in by mistake. The pizza was undercooked, crust was tasteless, cheese bland, and sauce was not close to Italian. Maybe Contadina with a little oregano thrown into it. If you're a fan of Red Baron or other frozen pizza, stick to that because it's better. The best part of the pizza was the red pepper flakes we buried it with. I don't know if the new owners are cheap, unaware of why this place was once popular and populated, but we shan't be back soon. And from other recent reviews and the lack of crowd were not the only ones. Sad.

Tap 30 - 10 of the 30 beers on tap

Tap 30

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Oh how I wish this place would have been better. It's a…read morecute place and our server did a great job overall. Those are the highlights. My friend ordered the kabob dinner and said it was good...but over $20 for some veggies is crazy. My gyro and truffle fries....honestly I should have just sent them back. This is one of the most disappointing meals I've had recently. They put a tomato paste on it that I almost requested without, but trusted it would be interesting. It literally tasted like cheap canned tomato paste. Gross and certainly doesn't blend well on a gyro. The lamb meat itself had a decent taste, but the way it is served makes it difficult to eat in a pita. Gyros are typically chopped or shaved lamb which makes it easier to eat and helps ensure you're getting more lamb per bite. Served in these strips, it was just falling apart and not blending with the feta. The fries...terrible. Just terrible. $6 to sub truffle fries which seems like too much but I hadn't had them in a long time so had to go for it. Listed in subs it simply says truffle fries, so I didn't know they were going to be covered in liquid cheese. They ARE listed in appetizers with the full description but I didn't look there until after bc I didn't order an appetizer. The cheese was awful, completely overwhelmed the TINY bit of truffle taste, and SO salty! Take a look at the picture and decide for yourself if the gyro and fries is worth $23. I eat a lot of gyros, and this being the most expensive one I've had is the worst. Heads up that they charge a service fee. Doesn't bother me as I always tip at least 20% but no one pointed that out and I'm not really sure what it's for. Does that go into the servers pocket or? Won't be going back to find out.

I got a chance to grab a drink here on a rainy Sunday afternoon with friends at the bar and it was…read moreabsolutely packed! Their bar area is huge and they have quite the extensive food menu as well, while everything smelled delicious, we opted not to eat there and just grab drinks. The service was a bit slow but they warned us of that due to the amount of people they had, which we were totally fine with. It's a great location and they were really chill. I'd love to come back and grab food here another time!

The Side Door Saloon - Two Twin North Atlantic Lobster Tails  Served with mashed potatoes, and cooked veggies (carrots & broccoli)

The Side Door Saloon

(188 reviews)

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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

Southwoods Family Restaurant - Chicken Caesar Salad wrap with fries

Southwoods Family Restaurant

(118 reviews)

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Sister had a patty melt & sweet potato fries. She was very happy with her choice. I ordered the…read morechicken Parmesan and I wasn't happy with the meal. It came with a very tasty and fairly large salad. The chicken breast was too heavily breaded and the coating was hard The chicken inside all that breading was tender and hot There was just a little bit of cheese on top of that heavy breading. If there was Parmesan, I did not taste it, but the waitress did bring a little container with Parmesan and hot pepper flakes Accompanying the chicken was spaghetti noodles with almost tasteless. Spaghetti sauce. On the side of the plate was a piece of garlic bread, but by the time I got to it, it had soaked up the watery juice from the spaghetti sauce, and it was inedible. Sometimes I may be a little too picky but anytime you go out now is at least $25 per person and I just think they could do better on this Parmesan chicken. The service was excellent however our iced teas were filled up twice each, and the ambience is nice and relaxing after a day of shopping and appointments. The restaurant was clean and really nothing I can complain about. It's just this particular dish as it was not one of my preferences.

Delicious! Good service. Had the best freshly hand battered fried mushrooms I have ever had and…read morethe olive burger was terrific. The fruit and nuts salad was fresh and the dressing was flavorful. However, it is not just a "family" restaurant. It has a bar with lots of colorful, boisterous locals. Fun atmosphere for adults.

Beards Brewery - pubs - Updated May 2026

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