This was a nice place to stop for dinner while on the Island. It was not too crowded when we…read morestopped by. Very friendly service. Beer was just okay. But food made up for it. We had the pretzel for an appetizer. Beer cheese dip was really good. For entrees - we tried Walleye Burger and Parmesan Encrusted Walleye. Both were very tasty. They have a pretty large dining room as well as some outdoor seating. It was very comfortable inside and was a nice retreat from the hot sunny day. We would definitely come back here again. The couple of different beers we tried were not anything special. But I would try some others if I ever come back.

Nate and I sat at the bar here and tried some of their beers since it was on our walk back up to…read morethe Grand Hotel. The bartender was super friendly and we enjoyed chatting with her. We got a flight and I also tried a cider, which was sweet and crisp. We didn't love all the beers but our favorite was the Shell Yeah porter, which was vanilla-y and peanut buttery. They even have a flight of every one of their beers (which sounds like a lot but is about three total pints), and a cocktail flight as well. We didn't get any food but the menu sounded tasty. I would come back to try the food and maybe order a cocktail. There was plenty of space and there's a smaller sports bar-type area in the back.

This is a tiny bar on the strip, but the staff seems to be able to wiggle their way through the…read morecongested aisles to be able to provide excellent, speedy service. We were here during the regatta, and the place was packed. We were able to quickly secure a seat in the bar area. The menu is not huge, but everything sounded good. Whitefish was the call for me this day and it was excellent.

If you're on the island, you'll find that stuff is either really expensive or just kind of…read moreexpensive. This one is kind of expensive but understandably so. It was tasty and I didn't feel like it was overpriced, relatively. It's a great family compromise. Our waitress, Kayla, did a great job. We were seated right away, the food came out quickly. It was hot, with large portions.

We appreciate it being told when we arrive that it was gonna be a little while for our food because…read morea large party had just placed their order. The coffee was bitter, not sure why...it was busy, so it could t have been old. Pancakes were very good and so was the bacon!

Very expensive up north tourist breakfast... Yes it's…read morefood... but overpriced Pancakes were dense. Omelette was passable but the canned mushrooms were a real turn off. Service is needing help.

We had the most amazing meal and service tonight! Joseph our server seemed to be very busy but…read morecould exceed our expectations in spite of it. Nathan at the bar was great too. The staff was overall off the charts. We ordered whitefish, veal, lobster Mac and cheese and crab cakes which were all outstanding! A fantastic restaurant and wonderful experience!

When my college friend and I travel, we always try to find some top tier restaurants to dine at. On…read morethis year's expedition -- a tour of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which included a visit to Mackinac Island -- I booked a table at the 1852 Grill Room. It was probably the best decision I made on this trip. I'm ranking it among the five best we've dined at--and that includes some famous restaurants in New Orleans, Memphis, Louisville, Albuquerque, Kansas City, and New York City, not to mention the nationally acclaimed crab shack we found in rural Delaware. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was the consummate professional. She promptly greeted us and took our drink order shortly after we arrived. Unfortunately the bar was out of one of the essential ingredients for the drink my companion ordered but the other "Old Fashioned" options were fine and he eventually ordered a second. My "007" Martini was also quite good. The starter menu was amazing. I went with one of my favorites -- if prepared well -- beef carpaccio, and it didn't disappoint. Micro-thin slices of raw beef topped with arugula, parmigiana reggiano, and a light dressing was the perfect start to the evening. My companion ordered gazpacho which he reports was excellent. I didn't plan on it at first, but I decided to order a whitefish dinner for the second day in a row. Instead of a sandwich, this time the entree was a beautifully planked whitefish filet with duchess potatoes and roasted asparagus spears. The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The potatoes were outstanding. A few of the asparagus spears were not perfectly trimmed at the base, but overall they were fine. My companion ordered perch filets with a side of creamed spinach. I tasted the spinach and it was probably the best I've ever tasted. He gobbled it down. After a meal like that we had to have some dessert. We went with their crème brûlée -- a rather standard option-- but executed perfectly and with a generous pour of a single malt Scotch whisky it was a wonderful finish to an outstanding meal. There are lots of choices when it comes to dining on the Island (and I tried a few of them on a previous trip) but this is one I'd come back to again and again.

We stopped at Cut River Inn on our way back to St. Ignace and it was the best meal we have had…read moreduring our UP visit! Deb, our server, was great, the place was quaint and very clean and most importantly- the food was amazing! Fried chicken, pastie, white fish, white fish chowder and the apple dumpling are all highly recommended! You would be remiss if you skip this meal! Enjoy!

Very good food. A decent size menu with great choices. The food was rich and delicious. The…read moreservice was great! It's an easy stop right off 2 and don't forget to visit the Cut River bridge!

You know whwn you're in a tourist town and you eat at a restaurant right in the main downtown area…read moreamd afterwards you think, "that place must only stay in business because of its location"? Well, that is not the case with this place. We stopped in for a late lunch after a 3-mile kayak tour and we somehow managed to get a table immediately. They were extremely busy, but our server was efficient and attentive. Everything was clean and our drinks and food were excellent. I had the bruschetta checken and i was sorely tempted to lick my plate to get every bit of it. We also bought a souvenir for my brother: a shirt that says, "we support pour decisions".

Needed a place to eat and found the Broken Spoke! The place next door had an hour wait, so we…read morechecked out the Broken Spoke. The wait was about 15-20 minutes - so much better of a wait time! I like the theme and vibe of the place - the play on bikes and name of the restaurant is perfect. Decor is bike themed but not overly done. Rustic and laid back. Our waitress was excellent - very friendly and attentive. All staff were wearing masks. Good drink menu in addition to food. A lot of small plate options but the portion sizes of the small plates could feed at least 2-4 people. I went with sweet potato fries and steak tender bites - delicious! The dipping sauces for the fries had three different options - sweet/savory, loved trying each one. The sweet potato fries were not mushy and had a good crunch. The steak was cooked to perfection - I asked for medium and I got medium! Everyone seemed happy with their food. Restrooms were downstairs. Nice dining option in the city - only con there was no outdoor seating. Picking up on social media - looks like this place used to be Huron St. Pub & Grill not sure if it was a re-branding or new owners. Either way, I hope Broken Spoke is here to stay on the island!

We stopped mid afternoon on a Saturday. It was busy, but the service was great and very fast. We…read moregot the fish and chips. The Short Rib Dip and a kids cheeseburger. The Short Rib sandwich was absolutely delicious. It came with au jus for dipping. The meat was extremely tender and melts in your mouth. The onion rings were perfectly cooked. Not too much breading and good texture. The burger was a nice size and had good flavor. Fish and fries were also pretty tasty. We could see the water from our booth and was able to watch the ferries and boats come and go. The atmosphere was nice and kid friendly. Overall, I'd eat here again!

This place not only has a great view it also has amazing drinks and food! Such a nice spot to go…read moreand the service was great too. I can't wait to go there again when I visit the island.

The Main Dining Room at the Grand Hotel is a special place to eat. The atmosphere is very…read moreimpressive. You feel very special while you're there. We did not make a reservation and we were able to walk right in without a wait on a Friday night. The restaurant is so incredibly big it accommodates a lot of people. We had both breakfast and dinner there and here are our thoughts. Dinner: this is a five course meal. There was so much food. I felt like I couldn't even finish it. I really loved the bison meatballs a lot. The Sweet Corn & Charred Poblano soup was fantastic. Unfortunately the prime rib was just OK. The prime rib at the Jockey club is way better. The cheesecake dessert was extremely disappointing. Our server was excellent and made it a great experience. Dinner here is extremely expensive so I would do it once and go somewhere else for dinner on other nights. Breakfast: Our server was terrible and we ended up getting her both mornings we were there. For the extreme amount of money we are paying to eat here. It really just made the experience terrible. The first day we ordered off the menu and I got orange juice. The waiter gave me one small glass and we never saw her again. The next day I did the buffet and was able to refill my own orange juice multiple times. it's just silly how terrible we were neglected. The breakfast was good, but too overpriced.

This was my first time staying at the Grand Hotel and I was excited for the meals in the dining…read moreroom. The required dress code makes it an elevated experience, and the staff are all so attentive and on top of things. We opted for the dining package that includes breakfast and dinner, so we enjoyed several meals here. Each night features a different menu for the dinner: red, green, or yellow. The dinners are five courses and you are encouraged to choose an item for each course, but you don't have to (many of the kids in our party only ordered appetizers and mains). On the first night, I had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, herb-crusted prime rib, and the German chocolate cake. The prime rib was my favorite although it was a bit too salty. The second night I opted for the butter poached lobster roll, tuscan sausage and kale soup, little gem Caesar, crab crusted walleye, and the famous pecan ball for dessert. My favorite was the lobster roll - it was a small portion, but so delicious and the lobster was perfectly cooked. Overall, the dinner food was all good to very good. Seasoned pretty well, cooked nicely, and super impressive with the mass quantities of food that they put out every single day. The dinners took two hours, but I never felt that the pacing was off and things moved along well. We also dined here for breakfast twice - they have a breakfast buffet as well as an a la carte menu which is included. I enjoyed the egg white bowl for breakfast one morning, and then the buffet the next day. I do wish there were some kind of vegetables/veggie dishes on the breakfast buffet but that's just me.