If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

Stopped in during Turkey hunting season Good bar burger…read morefries and onions are good too

Great lil old school breakfast diner. Service was quick and friendly. They were on top of it with…read morechecking in and topping off coffee. I ordered the lumberjack breakfast and our server accidentally entered it as the Mini Jack, which is basically a half portion for kids. This was perfect for me, as the full portion would have been way too much food and I didn't realize I could order the Mini Jack... happy accident. :) My boyfriend's ham & cheese omelette was delicious. He's also a corned beef hash snob and gave it a double thumbs up. It was opening day for rifle season, and albeit being extremely busy, we did find a seat no problem and it never affected their service. Old interior with cool things to look at on the walls... lots of Christmas decorations, too! Thanks for starting our day off with a solid breakfast... we'd come back here in a heartbeat!

Super friendly staff, but food is just Mlahhh.... Has a…read morediner feel, wish it was set up like an old soda fountain shop, that would make it nitchy

I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if…read moreyou want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service.

Cool spot with nice outdoor seating and a couple disk golf baskets. The beer was ok nothing great.read more

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

We were in Grayling for 3 days and stopped at Paddle Hard twice - that's how good the food, beer,…read moreand service was. The beers were clean and fresh and there was a really nice selection. The food selection was just as good, with plenty of vegetarian options. If I were to get one thing again, it would be the plain mac & cheese. The portion is enough to share and comes with garlic sticks that are so good. We also tried two pizzas and both were better than most pizza shops I've tried in the area. The service is wonderful. Every single person was friendly. We liked this place so much we bought a tin tacker to hang on our brewery wall in California.

If I could give Ray's a sixth star, I would. Everything we ordered tasted better than we ever…read morethought we enjoyed it somewhere else. Seriously. I ordered a bowl of the Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo. It was better than what I've enjoyed at various traditional Cajun/Creole restaurants over the years. The difference? The flavors were spot on. The consistency of the soup was perfect -- not too thick, not too runny. The Beef & Cheddar Burger was a patty made from brisket and browned on both sides to a light crust and topped with cheddar cheese melted on top on a hamburger bun. I added a little of their BBQ sauce instead of my usual burger condiments. It was fantastic! I've heard Ray's is great, but I had no idea they were this great!

We stopped here for lunch while traveling on vacation. We both ordered the special, smoke turkey…read morewith mashed potatoes and green beans and a cup of lobster Mac and cheese. They forgot to bring one of the lobster Mac and cheese. They did bring it as we were done and ready to pay so we took it to go. They gave us broccoli vs the green beans. The food was delicious but the service was slow. Never offered refills until we were done.

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

As you can see, we have been eating here for years. We alway bring our howler jug with us to get it…read morerefilled. It is super cheap to get it refilled and they have beers on tap. I always get the chicken tenders and fries. The fries are made with a beer batter and they are amazing. They are crunchy but soft and melt in your mouth. I absolutely love them and my kids loved them too. My husband had a burger as usual and loved them. The service here is amazing. We got asked multiple times if we needed anything. They got me water for my kids too. It is super nice and quiet towards the back which is really great if you have kids. I love the rustic vibe as well. We will be back as usual

Tinker's Junction has a striking Wall of Honor dedicated to the U.S. Armed Forces, which is truly…read moreimpressive and worth a glance when you walk in. The atmosphere is lively--maybe a little too lively, with music blasting so loud it's hard to carry on a conversation. The salad bar was decent, and our waitress was friendly but clearly overwhelmed. We ordered an Italian grinder and a chicken-fried steak with the salad bar, but a few minutes later she returned to let us know they were out of steak. Another ten minutes passed before she came back to take a replacement order. Unfortunately, our meals weren't entered together. About 35 minutes into our visit, drinks finally arrived. Ten minutes after that, my dinner showed up... but the other entrée didn't make it to the table for another 20-25 minutes. By that point, we'd already shared mine and asked for the second meal to be boxed up. Between the long waits, the out-of-stock entrée, and the overly loud music, this just wasn't the relaxing dinner we'd hoped for. While the Wall of Honor is a nice touch, I wouldn't save this spot in my GPS for a return trip.

I was gratified to find fried chicken on the menu. As a recent resident of St. Louis, I had…read moredeveloped a taste for that item and was disappointed to find it missing in northern MI . Tinkers did an admirable job , presenting a large portion (4 pieces) of chicken, along with a soup/salad bar option and potato of choice with the entree. It was golden brown, crispy and perfectly moist. Would consider it a worthy competitor to any I have had before. Our waitperson was friendly and just attentive enough. Tinkers will certainly become a regular place for me.

A fantastic gallery featuring local and regional artists. A great place to shop for unique,…read morehandcrafted gifts and you can eat/drink right next door at the Paddlehard Brewery. The Gallery also has live music and plays. See their web site for details,

This is a cant-miss store that had a lot of unique items made by local artisans. Very impressive…read morecollection and looking forward to coming back in the future.

What an amazing place! We were looking for something to do and we found Shel-Haven on Yelp - I am…read moreglad we did. Easy to find and easy to get too. I have been to a couple canoe/kayak rentals down state and Shel-Haven is so much better! First, they will drive you to the spot on the river and then you kayak to where you car is parked. So convenient! Depending on how long you want your trip to be will depend how far up the river you get dropped off. Second, they do not hold your credit card and there is no annoying deposit. You just hand them your money for the time you want to be on the river and then you are done - transaction over! You do not have to check-in back and get your deposit back or have to pay more if you went over the time limit. Third, the staff is great. The gal who checked us in was amazing, so friendly and helpful! She also accepted the Yelp discount without hassle or questions. 2.5 hour trip in a two person kayak was only $18.00! Such a great deal. The kayaks were very nice, clean, and did the trick. Fourth, the river and trip itself is so peaceful and beautiful. A great trip to take if you are not an avid canoer or kayaker. River is decently wide and calm. Not a lot of crazy turns or quick current. We did not see a lot of wildlife.There are homes that line the river but some areas are pure woods with no homes, so it is a nice mix. The water is not that deep either. I would say the deepest we saw was 3 feet while on average it seemed to be about 2 feet deep. Fifth, easy ending place when you are done with your trip. You can also swim when you are done with your trip and the water here is about 3 feet deep. There was a worker at the return site to help you. Parking lot was also right there and you could go on your way.

We have been canoeing with Shel-Haven for over twenty years and have always had a great experience…read more We usually take the four hour trip from 612 and float the river for the day. Prices are reasonable and as the years have passed, more and more options for floating the river have become available. They also have a nice deck where you can watch the people arrive back from their trip.

Super amazing, friendly, and helpful! She answered all our questions and helped us pick out some…read moresmall items that would be appropriate for our young kids. They have a ton of inventory and usually have some type of sale going (last year and this year we got 50% off so maybe it's always half off).

For the size of the town, this store is huge! If you like fireworks this store should have what you…read morewant. The lady that works there is very friendly and knowledgeable.