Friendly staff. Pretty good food. Right off the North-Central State Trail and there's a sign so you…read moredon't miss it. Will be back again.

Wonderful food and service! The price is the bad part. Everything is very expensive…read more We would go here more often if prices were lower.

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!

Great place fantastic dancers and the Irish whiskey . The…read moregirls are friendly the dances are worth the admission you get your monies worth and a smile on your face.

I felt like I was in the middle of hillbilly backwoods county. The place reminds me of a miniature…read moreKFC hall with a hodgepodge stage on one end. No booth for private dances, just chairs lined up against the wall. Seems like unless your a local/return customer you get completely ignored but if you are you get a massage! It was weird! I'm a chick and have always been danced for at strip clubs here it was like we didn't exist. We only stayed for 45 min. Not worth the $5 cover.

When checking in to our hotel we asked the front desk receptionist for the best place to eat…read moredinner. She said hands down, The Keyhole Bar & Grill. It did not disappoint at all. We both had fish, my wife the walleye and me the whitefish. (I had it blackened and it was a couple extra bucks though. I've never seen additional fee for blackened.) BUT nonetheless it was EXTREMELY delicious. They also had a wide variety of craft beers. It was crowded but got in after only about a 5 minute wait. (too cold for the outside seating area). We were in the back by the pool table but wasn't too bad and not too loud so we could carry on a conversation. Alicia our waitress was extremely nice and the service was extremely quick considering how busy it was. So, our front desk receptionist was absolutely correct. HANDS DOWN !

The Key Bar is a hidden gem and one of the last places in Mackinaw City that still holds onto that…read moretrue "Up North" charm. It's the kind of spot you go to while waiting for the boat--but it's more than just a time-killer. The food is good, the service is friendly and efficient, and the whole place has a laid-back, down-home feel that's hard to come by these days. No frills, no fuss--just a relaxed atmosphere and a reliable place to grab a bite or a drink. It may not be flashy, and I don't have pictures to show off, but The Key Bar is the kind of spot that doesn't need them. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop in. It's the real Mackinaw City experience.

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

The bone in chicken wings were awesome. I asked for them extra crispy and they were spot on and…read morethe stinging honey garlic sauce was amazing. Perfect combo with a couple beers.

Service was good but food was just ok and far too expensive, definitely didn't get a pound of wings…read more(as advertised) and at $17 for 8 small wings, it was over $2/wing... we thought the gyro for $17 came as a basket with fries but the up charge was $2.50 for handful of fries.

Went to the Keg for the Friday fish fry. Fish was excellent, each piece good size and not too much…read morebatter. You have a choice of 2,3 or all you can eat. 3 is all I can eat, I liked having the choice. A salad bar was available, but with 3 fairly large pieces of Cod, fries, and Cole slaw I passed on the salad. I have been to the keg before and noticed if you order the fish fry the service is really fast compared to other entrees. The restaurant was also very busy, so I think the word is out. Overall a very laid back, relaxing visit.

Right off the Iron Belle trail making it a great place to stop and quench your thirst and grab a…read morequick bite. The food is your average American flare. Service is hit or miss. Some days the servers are great and very friendly, other days you can barely get their attention and they make you feel as though you are a bother.

This is possibly the only sports bar in town, but it's cozy, clean, and serves too good food. Lots…read moreof TVs to view the game, and excellent service. Beer selection was ok.

Good bar food, pleasant enough, one big open room. Decent prices and the staff is happy to have…read moreyou there. Can't speak to any of the main dishes.

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.

Food is amazing for a bar. And the outside seating is very nice in the summer. The inside is very…read morenice and decorated as you would expect for Up North. Owner and bar staff are amazing.

The food was really good. The service was very friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I…read morehad the Polish burger with french fries it was delicious. We also ordered. The rose, petal onion rings. They were delicious. They came with a delicious sauce. I would go back there again. Ps it had a nice hunting atmosphere