Food was delicious especially the Walleye dinner. Nice waterfront views from lakeside tables. Great service.

The service was fast and the waitress was knowledgeable. We walked over from our event for lunch. We sat inside due to it was a little hot outside. I ordered the chicken salad with ranch. It was delicious and I ate it all. I will definitely be back next year! read more

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I came here for an early dinner and ordered the Great Lakes Walleye on a Tuesday. They had live music and a huge crowd here. The decoration here makes me think it's like a tourist water shack place. It was kind of cute. There's also an outdoor patio. Our waitress was quick and nice. Now for my fish, it was decent and lightly seasoned. There was a few fish bones but no big deal to me. The garlic bread was weak but the asparagus was amazing. I am glad I asked to add more vegetables to replace the rice. There is free 3 hour parking out front and parking behind the resturant. read more

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This place have so much to offer. The location is great, at the downtown of St.Ignace. ( be careful with mosquitoes tho, if you prefer outside). And foods, they have various seafood dishes you can pick. Fish, crab, etc... they did tried to elevate for the dish, so it looks great and actually delicious as well. The service was outstanding, even though it was rush hour, our server was very quick. For the small city like this, they did great. read more

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Casual little restaurant with delicious food! Had the pesto chicken; was beautifully prepared by a chef who cares as much about presentation as taste. Bar had a small but well-rounded selection of beers on tap. Had a dark beer was very tasty. Waitress was cheerful and helpful. read more

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Fantastic service, well crafted menu full of options for everyone and the food is well presented while packed with flavor! Highly recommend the Lobster Chowder and Shrimp Bruschetta. Our server was fantastic, friendly and the staff were always stopping by to refill waters and keep the restaurant clean! read more

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Finally a gastro pub that lives up to its name !! Started with the Brussels sprouts! Very good!! Wife had the tomato bisque, also great. She also had the pesto bruschetta and it was good but should be called a flatbread. Nice large shrimp and great balsamic. The fish t was also great. All of this at a place with a view of the lake. I think our waitress was a family member. Very friendly and very efficient wind her years. All in all a great spot in St Ignace !! read more

Buoys By The Bay - Patio view - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

We stopped in route to the Porcupine Mountains. What an excellent place. First it is veteran owned! The menu is diverse enough to keep everyone happy. The food was amazing! We had the Brussels sprouts, white fish po boy, lettuce cups, Mac and cheese. It was all great. The sweet potato fries were perfect. The waiter was friendly. The outdoor is cute with the colored tables and umbrellas. You can see the water from inside or out. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was very good. I had Walleye cooked perfectly. It was served with 2 spears of asparagus steamed and rice. It was a simple presentation but very delicious. My wife had the Pesto chicken. She said it was very good. It must have been because she took the leftovers home. We had a brief wait but they sent us a text when seating was available. I was curious as to why they would have 3 large tables that were empty while 3 sets of twosome's waited to be seated. I would think smaller tables that could be combined for a larger group would be more efficient. Staff was great, very friendly and attentive. Overall, a very positive experience. We'll be back. read more

Great ambiance and excellent food. Especially loved the jerk chicken (esp loved it was served with rice and beans and plantains-yum!!) We talked to the owner and they have some really authentic Jamaican dishes (curry chicken and jerk chicken). Even Jamaicans come here to eat/take out! My husband ordered the whitefish and it was delicious! Will definitely come back!! read more

Buoys By The Bay - Jerk chicken dinner was excellent!! - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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We really enjoyed sitting on the patio outside and our server was very good; hardworking staff & very friendly. The water view was beautiful. We weren't starving, wanted a light dinner, so we decided to share an order of the whitefish tacos (3) and bowl of the lobster chowder. The chowder was delicious. The whitefish tacos disappointing; barely any fish inside. Literally one piece in each about the size of a not -large finger. Drinks were good and quite inexpensive. I enjoyed an Irish Mule & my husband had the Beer Barrel Old Fashioned. For 'desert' we shared the King of S'mores, which was quite fun. I'd give them another chance, when passing thru but definitely ordering differently. Love the owner's sense of humor in response to some reviews!! Such a great attitude, please keep it up! read more

Buoys By The Bay - Outside sign, gave us a good laugh - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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Drinks and appetizers were very good. We had sirloin and whitefish as our entrees. Lava cake for dessert was yummy. Service was a little slow but it was Saturday evening. read more

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We were looking through Yelp reviews for a restaurant after a road trip in the Upper Peninsula. Buoys on the Bay came up on our screen and we decided to take a chance on it. The restaurant was full and lively. The only seats available were at the bar. No problem. It took a little time for the drink order to be made (they were busy after all) . After receiving the drinks, we ordered Crab Rangoon and the Lobster Chowder - both delicious. We both ordered the Great Lakes Walleye with potatoes and broccoli - excellent. Remember that there is a cash price and a card price (it's on the menu) - this is being passed on to us, the customer. Not a problem here either. Overall a good experience. We will be back. read more

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Cool vibe inside and great seating outside on the deck too which was a popular choice. Service was friendly but a little slow although we were seated quickly. Food was good. Had the brisket Mac & Cheese - being a Mac & cheese connoisseur I wouldn't get it again. Didn't care for the BBQ sauce (had too much of a kick - guessing they just mixed hot sauce in some bbq sauce). Overall decent place to stop! read more

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The beer was cold and the food was hot. I ordered the Brussel Sprouts and their fish tacos. The Brussel Sprouts were amazing! They were grilled just right and the honey bacon sauce was totally on point. The fish tacos presented fresh fish with a mango salsa. The only complaint is the tacos while very fresh , were a little bland. They need a little kick. That is my only gripe. service was friendly, and professional. I would highly recommend this establishment. read more

Buoys By The Bay - Brussel sprouts and fish tacos. - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Fun atmosphere from the bright exterior to the lively nautical interior. Great deck area with a marina and lake view. Fun cocktails and local beer on tap. High top, low top seating and a bar with stools. Super friendly staff, fast and efficient. Everyone was moving around with a sense of energy and urgency. Nice portion sizes. Nice variety of menu items - apps, homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and entres. Flavorful, yet everything seemed a little over seasoned to me. What we ate: * Tomato bisque * Bacon wrapped shimp with cheesy polenta * Center span sirloin with mashed potatoes * TCD Pilsner * King of Smores cocktail Would we comeback? Yes! My rating rationale +1 Service +.5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Had a really awesome time here. The food was extremely good. The drinks were also solid. They have a lot of different Moscow mules to try. I enjoyed the cranberry one a lot. There was music on the patio but the wait was super long so we are inside. The decor and vibes are really good. Wait staff was friendly and quick. We started with the pretzels and the crab Rangoon. Both were very good. The dip for the pretzels was interesting and tasty. For entrees we got the whitefish tacos and the soft shell crab sandy. I wish the tacos had a bit more filling in them, but it was still bomb. The salsa on top was delightful. The crab sandy was super good, very crispy. Would recommend trying this place! read more

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The white fish dinner was very enjoyable and just lightly coated and came with mashed potato and asparagus. Liberty, our server was helpful in deciding what to eat, quick to serve our drinks and dinners and was always smiling. read more

Please do not establish this business. For many reasons: First the food. Wife ordered the Black Bean Burger. She saw that on the menu online and she made her mind up that's where we were going. When the food came, it was a store bought veggie burger and not a "Michigan" made black bean burger. It came with a thin slice of tomato, one slice of lettuce, and an absurd thick slice of onion. I had the steak and veggies. The steak was over cooked and not medium. It was not to my liking and thin. Definitely not worth the $33 dollar price tag. Ambiance was good, with the exception of the out of key singer who was summing all the local canines from the neighborhood. The patio was nice with a great view. The service was abysmal. The young man that helped us was awkward and too shy to be in the service industry. Never asked or tried to refill tea. It was like he wanted us out of there. Then the bill came. There was a cash price and a credit price. There was nothing to let us know that before the meal came. That's shady. Then after we paid and walked out, there is an obscure sign saying veteran and first responders discount. The server never asked us about either. Which we are both. It didn't matter anyway because the discount would have been wiped away by their shady business practices about not in forming you about a differing price for cash or credit. Which is beyond ridiculous in a tourist area. Shady do not patronize this place. How it got over 4 stars is beyond me. read more

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Great food and service! Great view and value! Family run and it shows. Good selection of beers. read more

Excellent location in a fun atmosphere. The staff were super nice and pretty attentive to our refill needs. The food was very good. Our party of 4 all ordered different dinners so we could each have a bite of the others. Everything was very yummy. We feel like we lucked out because we tried a place down the street that had long waits and ended up here. We will return whenever we are in or coming through the area. read more

Great meal, food was good and fast. It was a success with the kids! Service was very friendly.

Get the prop wash with a floater I don't like frozen nor sweet drinks but it was really good it tastes like a fresh lemonade slush

Finally had the opportunity to try this place. It was amazing! From the moment we walked in we were greeted and sat immediately. Love the nautical vibe. The food is fabulous. Lots of gluten free options. Got the Ya Buoy Burger on a gluten free bun with a side of gluten free sweet potato fries. Also, ordered a salad, which was very fresh and a good portion. They do have patio dining too, which overlooks the water. Check them out next time you are in town. Waitstaff is amazing!! read more

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We ate dinner here on our recent vacation to St Ignace. They have a really nice deck outside, so we ate there. It looked like a burger place, but their menu had some surprising choices. I had the cheese ravioli with pesto sauce and my husband had the steak dinner. The ravioli was amazing! It was topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, which was a nice touch. My husband's steak was done perfectly (medium) and very tender. His dinner also included mashed potatoes and asparagus, which were also delicious. Our waitress was so friendly and nice. She checked on us a couple times and was quick to refill drinks. It happened to be the weekend of some semi-truck show and parade (the parade was at night where the trucks all lit up and with horns blaring, paraded over the Mackinac bridge and back. Quite the spectacle!), and she let us stay to watch. I would definitely recommend this cute restaurant with delicious food! read more

We stopped off at Buoy's By The Bay for a cocktail. We ordered the Beer Barrel Old Fashion & a Lemon Lavendar Margarita. Both were delicious! After looking at the menu we spied the Brussels sprouts...which we both LOVE! So, we had an order, fell in love & ordered another! We then decided to try the "King of the S'Mores", which was basically an old fashioned with marshmallows! WOW! Delicious! read more

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Place was packed so we sat at the bar. Good atmosphere. Great outdoor area. Service and food were both good. I got the soft shell crab sandwich which was mostly breading so I'd recommend a different selection. My wife got the Shrimp Bruchetta which she liked. read more

What in the Pesto Magic? And how about that roux?? Truly, among the best food I have eaten. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. THIS FOOD! The view of the lake is barely noticeable with the food as a focus (but it's glorious, of course.) The Pesto Chicken was not only photogenic, it was filled with flavor. The sear on the asparagus left just the right flavor and the crunch! Husband's pasta tasted authentically Cajun (not what I expected this far from the Deep South!) And it all starts with the roux which was the perfect color. Not only will we be back, we will be back on our way home this weekend! Thank you for starting our vacation off with a very high, very delicious bar! read more

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Food is average for the price point. Service is slow but nice staff. The ambiance is bright and fun with music/ band playing most of the time. read more

If you want good food, friendly attentive service and a clean place to enjoy a meal this is the place! Veteran owned and it shows! Peak season, Saturday evening in summer ~ We were told 45 min - 1 hour wait... 10 minutes later received the text our table was ready! Great view of the bay, it was a hot day but the AC was pumping! Brisket burger my husband said was great, the pretzels appetizer delish, recommend the mustard with it, tomato bisque was awesome!! Iced tea was a bit weaker than I prefer, but thankful it's brewed and it was cold. It did take quite a bit to get our check & pay (30+ minutes).. but the place was busy. Highly recommend! read more

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Greeted by a friendly hostess, sat briefly at the bar until an outdoor table was available. Nice live music. We had the perch dinner, and soup and Caesar salad. Pleased with our selections. Friendly wait staff and the food coming out to other tables looked good too. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Today we visited Buoys by the Bay, after a long drive up to St. Ignace from SE Michigan. It is located on the other side of the main road from the water, but actually has a pretty nice view. Great patio, however we were inside due to time constraints (kitchen closes at 9p). We ordered the Lobster Mac-kinac, Bacon wrapped Jumbo Shrimp and the Whitefish Tacos. All three dishes were incredible, however the Lobster Mac and the Bacon Shrimp were exceptional. The service was great and our waitress was very attentive. They were short handed and we had a trainee helping us by herself. She did a great job! We look forward to visiting Buoys again on our next trip to the U.P. read more

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So I was in St Ignace and read reviews that a curated chef is part of this lovely restaurant. I was not that hungry but ordered the Thai chicken salad. Let me preface by saying I am a foodie and appreciate the meshing of ingredients to give an amazing experience of a meal. Wow. The chicken was crispy but not greasy. So not dry. And the mesh of kale with other vegetables plus an amazing Homemade dressing was delicious. So much flavor so much thought. My husbands had their bayou Cajun pasta and it was very much Cajun and deliciously spicy. Food came so quickly and service was great. It's rare to find this kind of meal in a tourist town so do not pass up your chance to eat here if you happen to be in St Ignace! Bravo. read more

Dinner was wonderful: whitefish platter with fresh veggies. Shrimp appetizer was extremely yummy! Gorgeous views from the deck...including a rainbow! read more

Wonderful food. The soft shell Crab sandwich was just amazing. Great atmosphere and friendly staff read more

Food, service and atmosphere were all top-notch! One of the best meals I've had. Will definitely return! read more

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Great staff - from hostess to bartender to waitress! All very friendly and helpful. Brussel sprouts were great!

We had an excellent experience here! It was the last night of our trip and the food and the employees made it an enjoyable last meal. My husband had the Bayou pasta and I had the poor man's lobster, both were tasty! If you are visiting St Ignace, I'd highly recommend this place! Also having butter noodles on the kids menu was an added bonus! read more

Buoys By The Bay - Poor man's lobster, so buttery! With broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes on the side - Gastropubs Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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fun spot with Great Lake views! enjoyed the food & atmosphere. Good staff. Nice variety of items to please all. Loved the patio seating. will be back read more

We had a large party seated quickly without being made to feel like we were a problem. Waitress was very personable, food was great and we truly enjoyed our dinner. read more