Visiting friends and this is their go to restaurant in a fairly rural area. Think small town, not…read morehealthy comfort food, hearty portions and they'll treat you like family. From greeting to exit; the service was excellent. The menu genuinely has something for everyone (fish, meat, salads, even Mexican!). All of it was delicious and we cleaned our plates. Very affordable too. Large, clean, comfortable and has a dedicated free parking lot. I look forward to returning!

Love this place! Food and service are excellent! I'm in love with the five cheese ravioli!read more

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 was hungry when I went to The Bistro, but I had no idea what I wanted. I changed my mind numerous…read moretimes, and the server was incredibly patient with me. I ended up with vegetable omelette and a side of sausage patties. Not the most exciting choice (that would have been the day's special coconut French toast or pancakes -- I forgot which it was), but it was delicious. The sausage patties were very thick and a little spicy, but not too much so. I also got the cinnamon swirl toast -- I think that toast alone was worth the trip from the metro Detroit area to Petoskey! It was thick and sweet and just perfect, and the piece I took home reheated very nicely. Definitely worth checking out this place!

A waiter at Chandler's tipped me off to the stuffed French toast at The Bistro, and I'm so glad I…read moretook the advice! Today's flavor was lemon blueberry--sweet, tangy, and absolutely delicious. The sausage and hash browns hit the spot too. This place has that cozy, no-frills charm where you can tell the locals are regulars. One of my favorite parts? A lot of the waitstaff were retired folks, hustling hard and bringing great energy to the place.

Ordered the Mussels, there is a food illness warning. Got really bad Food poisoning. My waitress…read morewas very impatient and constantly forgot and mixed up orders.

We started off our first full vacation day with Sunday brunch at the Roselawn dining room inside…read morethe historic and beautiful Bay View Inn and we were so glad we did. The choices available were mind boggling and the food was fresh, delicious and well-prepared. Standouts were the carving station turkey with cranberries, chicken divan, cherry soup, and key lime pie. Wally was friendly and provided excellent service. We were surprised that coffee was not included and didn't notice a menu with alcoholic beverages, but it was a bit early. I recommend a reservation if you plan to arrive after 10am. What a great start to our vacation!

We were seated immediately and greeted with genuine kindness, which meant a lot to us. As a…read morebiracial family, feeling welcomed and respected is important, and the staff set a positive tone from the moment we walked in. We were a party of five. The only drawback was the table size. It felt a bit tight for five people once the drinks and plates started filling the space. Aside from that, the restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms, which is always appreciated. Our server was prompt and attentive. She quickly took our drink orders and returned shortly after with them, then took our food order without delay. The kitchen moved efficiently, and our meals arrived fairly quickly. Dinner came with one basket of bread and butter, with additional baskets available for an extra charge. We also ordered three desserts, which were decent and a nice way to end the meal. As for the food, the lamb stood out and was very good. The steaks were solid and well prepared. The chicken Alfredo was a bit too heavy on the cheese, making the sauce thicker than expected. The mushroom ravioli with beef delivered strong mushroom flavor, definitely generous on that front. For five people, including three desserts, our total bill came to $246. Overall, it was a good experience with attentive service and mostly enjoyable food.

This place rocks. It's out of the way and could be considered a hidden gem, but it's definitely a…read morelocal hang out. The menu is a perfect blend of selections that aren't something you can get anywhere but at a fine dining establishment. It is pricey but a wonderful dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. The waitstaff and bartenders were very hospitable and knew everyone that came in. We were not regulars and were treated as if we were. The prime rib was a common plate at our table, rave reviews. I had the lamb shank, and was the best I'd had. It was so tender and delicious. Lamb chops were also recommended and the reviews from our party were very positive. You can come in jeans, shorts or more formal if you want. I don't recommend dressing to the T as it is quite relaxed. You won't be disappointed.

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 stopped in for a quick bite on a Friday about 5:30 and got in before the rush. The Pork Stew and…read moreCreole Gumbo were tasty, the Gumbo had a nice zing. My wife had the burger, which had a great charcoal finish. My fried perch sandwich was also very good. We enjoyed our dinner and Bethany provided attentive service. Bravo!

I've been going to City Park years but not recently. We took another couple for dinner and all of…read moreus were unhappy with our meals. The was either over cooked, mushy, very bland or cold. Our waiter was fine but he has no control over the kitchen.

An absolute charmer! The terrace inn is beautiful and welcoming, we grabbed a drink before dinner…read moreat Josephine (back porch of the inn) - so relaxing and laid back. The hostess was so nice to set a table for us outside upon request instead of our indoor reservation - and it was the best!! The whitefish is the way to go, so delicious and the table's favorite entree. Don't sleep on the crème brûlée! We will be back, this is the perfect place for a relaxing and delicious dinner out!

Great food but not-so-great service…read more We arrived a bit earlier than our reservation time. The host told us we needed to wait for the 2 parties that had an earlier reservation time, even though they had yet to show up. But the restaurant was far from full. It seems an inefficient way of running a restaurant. The wait staff seems a bit pretentious as well. No one ever refilled our water. The food, on the other hand, was excellent. The fish dish has such a beautiful presentation, and the chicken has unique flavors with pickled vegetables.

4.5 stars rounded up! We visited the day after Christmas and had a wonderful meal!…read more Pros- beautiful interior, great service, very good dirty martini, fun menu, AMAZING short rib poutine. Cons- the gravy in the seafood grits had large chunks of ham which was interesting but the mela was still good, Caesar salad could be better.

As I previously reviewed we were visiting Harbor Springs downtown and the beach in the morning…read more This was our first time here with my family of seven including three adults and three young children for our 12 noon lunch reservation. The restaurant opened a few minutes after 12 noon. Other customers ahead of us were also waiting to be seated. The hostess was not very friendly. The older female hostess seemed to be annoyed, when we checked in. We were seated at a round table near the deck. We had a partial view of the bay. I enjoyed my two Michigan Manhattans with Iron Fish bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, Iron Fish cherry maple smoked bitters and a cherry up for $19 each. I also enjoyed my reuben for $21. The reuben is made with Sy Ginsberg corned beef, house sauerkraut, swiss, house thousand island dressing, toasted rye and beef tallow fries. This restaurant is expensive. Our food service was slow even though the restaurant was not crowded. We had to wait almost an hour for our food to be served to us. Being with young children was not good for our young children to wait so long. Keni served us very well. I don't think Keni was the cause of our slow food service. Our total bill was $242 excluding gratuity.

I read some reviews prior to eating at Cormack's Deli. I felt like I was already forewarned about…read morethe possibility of rude service at the counter. It was true. The woman at the front counter who takes the orders was not the friendliest. That being said - I was ready for her. The sandwiches were huge and delicious. Full of meat!! Bread was soft and fresh. They even have a good dessert selection from homemade pies, cookies and brownies. I would definitely come here again despite her attitude. They have plenty of indoor seating and parking. The restaurant/deli was very clean!

I keep getting a note from Yelp to try out Cormacks Deli. This review is long overdue since I have…read morewent to Cormacks many times. The first time was ~7 years ago, it was great then and it hasn't changed I particularly enjoyed the soup and Rueben sandwich. The food and service is great the view is one of the best in the area, I look forward to the next time I stop by.. I typically bring half of the sandwich home, since one is typically good for two.