I actually really love the Pinehurst, but it is a quintessential dive bar. Bartender was super…read morefriendly. Prices are great. Pizza is very good. And music plays constantly.

Great food, great drinks, incredible service. A true Northern Michigan classic. I love this place.read more

Beachcomer is island "Dive Bar" vibe, no pretenses and exactly what you want for decent food and…read moredrinks at a good price. Since i ebjoy this type of place, 5 starts because the staff makes the place. Locals abound after the 5pm opening, music some nights and adults who enjoy a comfortable bar with friendly staff will be right at home.

Super yummy pizzas!! Brianna was amazing on the phone for our carry out pizza- made sure my pizza…read morewas just right. Thank you Brianna!! We will be back for amazing pizza on the island.

I love bars like this. I was on a trip with one of my friends. We decided to try the Keyhole…read moreafter another restaurant did not no meet our expectations. (I wanted to go to the Keyhole as my first choice but was overruled) I had the steak hoagie with onion rings, and he had the white fish dinner. Both were very good. We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was great. The food was delivered quickly and there were lots of TVs to watch as you ate. I will be going back next time I am in Mackinaw City!

The inside feels like a dive bar, less grungy and more clean though. Our server was rude when…read moreasking about the menu, acted like we were dumb for asking. Outside of that came around often to check on us. The food was above average 7/10, if you come get the fish. The Parmesan crusted walleye was pricey but big and cooked perfectly. However, the Parmesan made the fish a little one note. Outside of the fish the other food doesn't raise above any other pub food.

Love this bar which has been a mainstay in Pelleston (Mr. Ed's)! The new owners put some cash in…read morethe decor both inside and out. They added a ton of new big TV's and rustic furniture. They have also added much needed outside space. The owners have also added micro beer (finally and ty)!! The owners are super friendly and pay homage to the previous owners by having the #coldestbeer in upper Michigan! This is a must go to place for beer and bar food for both locals and visitors. Stay tuned there is much more excitement to come!!!

Friendly staff, fun for all ages, great prices, live music. Thanks for the great family/friend…read moretime, Chris!

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good food options, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Salty Mac accomplishes all of these parameters. It's self-serve, so it's a little different in that regard, but someone was always handy to get you pointed in the right direction with how the taps work - and there are a lot to pick from! They have options for wine, seltzers, ciders, and about a dozen different varieties of beers. In my experience it's tough to have that many offerings and produce a brew that's fantastic and make me want to come back for the beer alone. So while none of the beers were fantastic, there are enough solid options that I found one I liked and happily ran through three within a short time. The flatbreads available were really nice. We had a crab rangoon and a white, both excellent. Lastly I need to point out their tipping policy. The owners decided to pay their staff a good competitive wage so that their income wasn't based on the number of customers through the door. For that reason, all the tips are donated to local charities which were listed on a card near the register. I absolutely love that approach and wish more places did it that way. Much respect for this! My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Food was good, beer was good. The excessively loud music being shouted at the 20 of us in the…read moremostly empty room as more than atrocious. We ended up leaving as fast as we could to get away from it

Delicious food! I had the Patty Melt with their famous Rum Runner, which is a frozen slushie type…read moredrink. They had a fun summertime topper of a pink pony duck to make your drink a "Quacktail" instead of a "Cocktail". FUN! Sit outside if possible for their gorgeous view of the water!!

I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and I'm really glad I did. Our waiter was very friendly…read moreand greeted us with a smile every time he came to the table. He even wished my mom a happy Mother's Day before taking our order, which was a nice touch. We started with the Street Corn Nachos as an appetizer, then ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, both with fries on the side (an additional $4 each). This was an excellent place to bring my mom since she's vegetarian, and the restaurant had plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The food was excellent, especially the nachos -- the queso was amazing. The restaurant also gives you a lot of customization options, like swapping chips for fries for an extra $4 or adding protein to the nachos for an additional charge. That said, while the nachos were really good, they were still $18 without any protein, which honestly felt overpriced for chips, cheese, and vegetables. We came during lunch service, and overall the food, service, and view made for a great experience. However, it is definitely on the expensive side. Most entrees seemed to range from around $20-30. Still, if you're willing to spend a little more for quality food, generous portions, and a great atmosphere, it's definitely worth visiting.

Great craft brewery, we met locals and tourists. We enjoyed the amber, we had eaten before…read morearriving. We learned all about the tag a beer, this is my first of many to come.

Please don't leave! Give it a try! While we were there, we saw two couples come and leave after…read morelooking over the menu. I will admit we almost did the same thing, but decided to give it a try. We ordered the pizza, my husband had one of the house beers and I ordered a cider. Everything was amazing. A few things that would have made me feel more of a restaurant vibe would be if there were some sort of a chicken sandwich on the menu and maybe a salad option and also having someone come to the table to take your order instead of having the client come up to the bar to order...just my two cents though :) . Either way though, if you give it a chance, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! We are glad we stayed!

Temper your expectations with the ribs. I had the 1lb of ribs priced at $35 (including fries). I…read moreknew that included the bones, but the quantity of ribs was something you'd find on the kids menu. My Mackinaw Island IPA was good.

We are visiting mackinaw Michigan and decided to try Dixie saloon brewery.Tayla D was incredible…read moreand socially amazing a total pleasure and gem.

Very nice staff. Large portions. Parking was easy. Would recommend. Nice view of the lake.read more

Terrible service!! Been here twice and it's not improved.Service and food has gotten worse!! Smug…read morerude slow waitress!! I do not recommend this place to anyone!!

Not cheap but you are paying for the view of the water front. Personally I enjoyed the shrimp po…read moreboy!

You all know I hate leaving poor reviews, but unfortunately, this is going to be one of them…read more Honestly, this feels more like a 2.5-star experience than a 3-star one. I don't think the restaurant is beyond saving by any means, but I do think there are some issues that need attention. Looking back, I wish I had paid closer attention to some of the lower-rated Google reviews because my experience ended up being very similar. Upon arrival, figuring out how to enter the restaurant was a little confusing. Once inside, I decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Unfortunately, every step up was covered with what felt like an excessive amount of sand. The windowsills along the staircase were filled with cobwebs and what appeared to be piles of dead mosquitoes. Now, I understand that restaurants near the beach have to deal with sand, insects, and other environmental challenges. That comes with the territory. But this felt beyond that. It felt neglected. Once upstairs, the staff was friendly enough. I don't have any major complaints about the service. It wasn't overwhelming. It wasn't underwhelming. It was just... whelming. One thing I did genuinely appreciate was seeing a restaurant filled with people of color, both among the staff and guests. In many of the places I've visited in the area, that hasn't always been the case, so it was refreshing and welcoming. Before being seated, I asked to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the cleanliness issues continued there as well. What made this frustrating is that the restaurant itself wasn't dirty. The tables were spotless. The bar area looked great. It was the neglected areas that stood out. The stairs, the windowsills, the corners, and the restroom all felt like they needed a little extra attention. Honestly, I feel like one dedicated deep-cleaning day could dramatically improve the overall experience. These things make ir break an experience with a customer. Now, onto the food. I ordered the lobster poutine, and honestly, it was really good. I'd absolutely order it again. I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10. I also ordered a burger. It was beautiful when it arrived, but there were a few details that took away from the experience. The lettuce was a little spotty, there was visible dirt on the tomato, and the house-made chips were slightly burnt. Everything was edible, but those small details matter. There was also an uncomfortable interaction with another guest seated near me. I'm intentionally not making this review about that situation because it wasn't the restaurant's fault. However, it did add to an experience that already wasn't heading in a positive direction. Overall, I think this restaurant has tremendous potential. The location is fantastic, and there are moments where you can see what they're trying to create. Unfortunately, I don't plan to return. That said, I encourage others to experience it for themselves. Plenty of people seem to like this place, and you may have a completely different experience than I did. I sincerely wish the staff well because they were kind throughout my visit. I just think the restaurant has some opportunities to improve, and I hope they take advantage of them.