Happened to be in town and went looking for lunch. This is a unique building with half of it being…read morean arcade. Lots of fun Manistee-centric decor. Food: - smash burgers pretty good! They didn't ask, but mine was definitely cooked medium. They have GF buns which is a nice option. Wasn't a fan of the lettuce (just cut it up more finely if you're going to use shredded lettuce) but overall tasted good - chicken sandwich: very tender for such a large piece of chicken. Husband really enjoyed his. - FYI most of the meals come with chips/ you have to pay to upgrade to fries Very familiar friendly with high top high chairs and regular height high chairs. Bathrooms are clean and there's a changing table. We would come back if we were in the area!

Kinda a neat concept with a pinball arcade. We stopped for a burger. The Outsider was a bit…read moregreasy and lacked the crust that makes smash burgers so good. Wish the burger was served with fries and not chips. The single burger the same, greasy no crust on the cook. Messy fries were a bit goopy with all the stuff. Next time just plain fries

I was in town and needed some dinner, and the Friday Fish Fry sounded like a winner. They have…read morespecials most days, and they all sounded great. It's a cozy space, with a very lively crowd at the bar. Service was on point, which was impressive since there appeared to be only two servers. The fish was plentiful, with a nice crispy breading. The slaw was also really good and seemed like it was made in house. I do wish I got the perch, it's several dollars more, but the piled high plates that went past us looked delicious.

Great little neighborhood bar in Manistee. Jailhouse Joe cooks up a mean cod dinner, their cod is…read morecooked to perfection nice white flaky juicy pieces. Get the shrimp cod combo, the cod dinner comes with butterflied fried shrimp. Excellent value! Always wonder how in the world Joe makes such wonderful cod dinners with such a small kitchen. And Rachel runs around the place taking orders, mixing drinks, and making sure everyone is covered. Smaller quaint neighborhood bar. Highly recommended.

Brewery # 265 We…read morecame in here right when they opened at 11am on a Sunday for lunch and a few beers before our kayaking trip. I was surprised to see they had a brunch menu instead. I immediately ordered the corn beef hash that came with 2 sunny side up eggs and sourdough toast. It was all delicious. I also ordered a flight of beers that were all solid. While they didn't have a hazy IPA (my favorite style) they did have a good selection. The Nightfall Imperial Stout was my favorite followed by the Manistee IPA (American IPA). The Hefeweizen and Lumber Baron Wheat beer were both solid. The place itself is very nice and the bartender was really friendly. The place wasn't very busy with only 2-3 other tables full when we left. They also make their own spirits for purchase.

Friendly staff and good variety of beers. We had the fish dinners and smiled fish app. Good music…read morechoices and parking across the street.

We stopped in for lunch before taking a drive to explore the area, visiting from Dearborn MI. I had…read morea delicious bowl of cheddar broccoli soup that was on point for flavor and consistency. Then a wonderful Mexican type salad with ample: sautéed onions and peppers, corn, black olives, cheddar cheese and a spicy chipotle ranch dressing. I added grilled chicken breast and it was very tasty and filling. My sister enjoyed a Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and she said it was also fantastic. An ample size chicken breast breaded and sauced well, lettuce, tomato plus a firm but soft bun that held up nicely. She had tots as a side which made for a great meal. Our server was very pleasant, personable and attentive at just the right times. The ambience was a rich wood decor: floor, walls, booths, tables and chairs. But a warm atmosphere with black accents, comfortable seating. There were stairs to enter with railings but I might have missed a more mobility accessible entrance. I recommend calling if this is a detail you need. They're great for groups as the place was packed on Mother's Day when we first attempted to eat there. So glad we went back and I'm sure this will be a sure spot to eat when we're in town again.

Good bar food selection, and some steakhouse dishes on weekends. The bungalow specializes in good…read morefood , large portions and top service for a fair price. The prime rib Philly sandwich is 1st class with grilled onions and peppers with plenty of cheese, excellent, and the onion rings are also very good! We always hit up the bungalow whenever we're in Manistee.

Quarter pound burger? Lucky if it was was half that. Cheapest draft beer is $6 and fancy pants…read morebrews at that. No good old regular beers available. And better take cash. No credit cards accepted. That's a pain in the neck. Service was OK, but ambiance...what's that? Not much of it here

Very much not impressed side of fries charged me 8$ for like 10 fries and somehow a beer fries and…read morea burger 33$ without tip so expensive and very very very greasy

Better than most local pubs! Come weekly to chill out and maybe even win enough to…read morePay for our dinner.

The food was good but nothing special. The vibe is nice high school cafeteria. Being the only…read moresit down option besides the buffet it's the place. Next time it's pizza at the deli which we like! Our server did a nice job.

Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place…read morefor people bring a deck of cards, or talk union business at the bar. I had barely set foot in the door when the two bartenders at the bar greeted me warmly and welcomed me in and told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. I sat at the bar and as recommended by a local, I ordered the pepper jack crab soup, which was delicious. One thing to be aware of: don't expect real crab in the soup. Imitation only. But it's plentiful and delicious on a frigid winter day. The bartender recommended the roasted chicken or the perch, and living near another great lake and always having ready access to perch, I decided on the broasted chicken. I was not disappointed. It came with four pieces, choice, potato, and a choice of another side. It was way too its food, but I ate more than I thought they would because it was that good. I will definitely return to the painted lady!

Look, pal. Nothing really beats a hole in the wall pub. I'm a little huss for some good down to…read moreearth bar food, ask my mum. Situated on a corner where two roads meet, this place has all the fixin's of a place with stuff on the walls. Classic hole in the wall pub decor, classic hole in the wall pub tables and chairs. It's one of this places where when you walk in, you're there. Locals, strangers, friends, enemies, lovers. They're all there. So come on in, pull up a stool, and let's get down to business. I will say service was great. I may be a little biased as the waitress said I was the only one in her section. But I'm going to instead assume it's because I'm such an amazing patron. Hilarious and handsome to boot. Or at least the hilarious part. Hokay. So. As much as I'm a huss for bar food, I'm even hussier for wings. So, naturally I ordered the wings. Bone in, as god intended. Buffalo sauce, as Darwin intended. They came perfectly saucy, perfectly temperatured, and perfectly in a little bowl kind of thing. They were meaty and juicy. Loved the flavor. I would eat my body weight in them, and my body weight is not small numbers. I kept the main course simple. Half pound burger, deluxe (lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion). Added mustard. Ketchup's on the table. Then as my side I got the sidewinder fries which are kind of like spiral potato wedges. The burger was pretty decent. The size was good, but the flavor was a little underwhelming. I'm pretty sure the patty was one of those pre-made deals that come in packages. I could be wrong, but that's just what it looked like. Regardless, if I had ordered a burger that was more of a specialty, there might have been more flavor involved. The fries though were pretty good. They're thiccc. Thick fries save lives. I have been here before, a couple times, and would certainly come back as their menu does have a wide variety of food. Don't be bashful. Creationism wings: 10/10 Burger WOW factor: 6/10 Chonky potato wedge spiral fries: 10/10

Amazing food! Fabulous service!!!! Fresh Brie cheese fritters appetizer, I ordered the Coconut…read moreAlmond Shrimp, my husband ordered the Tuscany Noodle Bowl. Our food was delicious!!! Will most definitely return here when visiting Manistee again! Covid protocol part of the review...they seemed to follow the protocols all of the staff was wearing masks, most of the tables seemed to be far enough apart, they did not enforce masks for customers and were there before the governor's mandate was overruled by the Supreme Court. So it depends on your comfort level.

We stopped in for lunch yesterday based on the menu that we looked at on Yelp…read more First I have to say it's difficult but simple to find this place. It's at the Manistee National golf course. Pull into the parking lot as though you were gonna golf and follow the sign that says Grille. It is in the building adjacent to the pro shop. We arrived about 2:00 pm and were the only people there. It was a cold Saturday in April. The view of the golf course is awesome and the restaurant is fine dinning. My wife had salmon and I had steak and both were very good. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Just don't! The restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel overlooking Lake Michigan. It has an…read moreabsolutely beautiful panoramic view of the lake. The restaurant serves dinner only. After Labor Day they have a "limited " menu. It's pricey and the food is barely edible(actually we couldn't finish any of the food we ordered so I'm being charitable here). There are a number of really interesting and very good restaurants a few minutes away along the river. Give the Windward a hard pass. The hotel needs to redo their whole concept; even the bar is limited and not very good. This is a great hotel and you'll have an absolutely wonderful time here but sail clear of the Windward!

Windward Restaurant - Manistee, MI Located on the 5th floor…read moreof the Hampton Inn Surprisingly great spot with beautiful views of Manistee and Lake Michigan! While the service was a bit slow and prices are on the higher side, the food quality makes it worth the visit. The wedge salad was fantastic--super fresh and flavorful. I had the mushroom Swiss burger which was massive and delicious, loaded with sautéed onions and mushrooms. Fries were perfectly seasoned. Our daughter is gluten-free and loved the cauliflower crust pizza--crispy, generous portion, and totally satisfying. Great spot for a relaxing meal with a view. Just plan on a little extra time and bring your appetite!

Bluefish was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed everything from drinks, apps and our main entrees…read moreto the friendly service and warm ambiance. Their french bread is the best any of us ever had. (We couldn't get the recipe from them) We tried the goat cheese bruschetta, Hummus, Bolognese pappardelle, French onion soup, and Étouffée. Everything was delicious. We will be back when we are in Manistee again.

We absolutely LOVE this place! The decor is amazing! The menu is incredible and has items you…read morecannot find elsewhere locally! It is a bit pricey but worth it! We go once or twice every visit to Manistee!