We were in the mood for sandwiches and fries and Mariner North was walking distance from our…read more campsite. We got off to a bit of a rough start, we were seated for quite a while before we saw a server and the menus were so worn that you couldn't make out some of the offerings. They recovered nicely, our server was attentive and pleasant, food came quickly and was served hot and as oredered. Prices are reasonable--and sandwich and fries for mid-teens.

Visited again yesterday. Ordered from the bar and sat outside. Service was friendly and helpful…read more The bar was pretty busy, so it took a little longer to place my order and get my food, but that was okay. Husband ordered the chicken sandwich with fries, and I had the southwest salad. Both were pretty good. The ambiance is laid back casual slightly dark bar with plenty of indoor seating. Outdoors, there's a picnic table and a couple of small glass tables with 4 chairs on the other side of the door. We were able to drag ours into the shade on the one side and both were able to sit in the shade.

Typically Detroit-style pizza places outside of SE Michigan tend to be sad, pale imitations of the…read morereal thing. I wasn't expecting too much as I walked into Milly's for dinner but after eating there, I'm glad to report that Milly's bucks this trend. The restaurant itself is hip and cheeky and, while not the most traditional, with more modern toppings and techniques, they certainly cook a mean Detroit-style pizza. Milly's is only open a couple of days a week and according to their website, they sometimes can close early when the run out of dough. As with a proper pizza, it takes time to bake the pies, approximately 25 minutes our case. If the restaurant is busy, I'm sure it could take even longer; just be patient in any case. Featured Pizza, Small ($21) - Milly's changes their special every Thursday. For this week, they had a pizza with new potatoes, asparagus, green goddess dressing, and edible flower petals. Let's start with the most important part of a Detroit-style pizza - the crust. The crust here is seriously top tier, even compared with the top pizza parlors in Detroit. The bottom is fried until crisp, with a golden crust that looks lacy from all the browning and bubbles in the dough. The cheese crust straddling the edges is perfect: crunchy, cheesy and super savory. The interior crust is chewy, airy, with a crumb filled with small bubbles. The crust is the same texture throughout the pizza - there aren't any undercooked, soggy areas like some popular places in Detroit. The toppings at Milly's adhere to a more modern aesthetic. The potatoes, adding that nice earthy potato flavor, are smashed thin so that they're tender and creamy. Some of the red skin on the potatoes pops up above the cheese, allowing the heat from the oven to crisp them up a bit. The tender asparagus adds the vegetal and somewhat bitter and sweet notes. It's thinly sliced so that it doesn't turn the pizza soggy. The layer of cheese is tangy and creamy, giving a decent cheese pull on the edges where they intersect. The green goddess dressing seems to be made in house, adding fresh herb and umami flavors. Finally, the dried pansy flower petals are there mainly for aesthetics - they don't particularly add any flavor or texture to the pizza. (5/5) Milly Bread Special, Small ($13) - The special this week was ramp pesto. This is essentially a small 4-square pizza in size, but cut into 8 triangles (party style). It uses the same fantastic dough base as the pizza, featuring the same crisp, chewy crust, and thinner cheese layer so that it browns to a crisp. Instead of the standard toppings, it's brushed with butter and studded with garlic, then dressed with thinly microplaned parmesan to give an extra umami kick. The parmesan is added after the pizza is taken out of the oven, allowing some areas to develop into a delicate lace and others to remain thin strands. Ramp pesto is dolloped on top of each slice of bread. The pesto takes the best parts of both garlic and onion and adds a bit of a unique allium spiciness with the vegetal aroma really coming out. The rest of the dish serves as the perfect canvas to highlight the ramps. (5/5) Milly's is every bit as good, or possibly even better, than some of the top rated modern Detroit-style options in Detroit. I highly recommend making a stop here if you're in town - it's one of the best places you can get this style of pizza. Bathrooms - Two small unisex rooms in the back. Overall rating of the food this visit: 5/5

Great overall pizza, salad and setting. The basic salad we had was actually rather fresh. Great…read moredressing. Ordered two pizzas, a large really is a good size. The dough is the real winner, I was impressed. (It's usually the weak part.) The white, mushroom pizza was great. Only wish they had beer (they had lots of sodas).

Awesome coffee and pastries!!!!! Staff is always wonderful and helpful!!! Once we found Roy's we…read moredidn't go anywhere else for morning coffee

Pasties are new to us. Got two of the traditional. Very tasty. Much of the crust on my pastie was…read morestuck to the wrapper. I should have exchanged it. Young counter girls could use a little more customer service training. Went back for more coffee and two of the dispensers were empty and settled on the Arabica. No heavy cream or half and half; just whole milk and flavored cream pods. Outdoor seating was nice with great views of waterway and Hancock. Being our first pastie, we can't compare. There are other recommended places we may try before leaving Houghton.

Sandwiches were delicious! The garlic pasta salad was also amazing! This was a great spot to grab…read morelunch!

This review is for the deli-sandwich portion…read more One of the best sandwiches I've had in years. I live in Chicago area and simply cannot get a good sandwich. Either the bread, the condiments, the temperature (what's with heating the sandwiches) something is always wrong. Originally I am from northern New Jersey so I am used to NYC style delis, which consistently speaking, are the best in the country. That's how sandwiches should be. Anyway, ole girl and I were doing a road trip, this place had good reviews. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and made with LOVE! I would absolutely go back, and absolutely highest recco! We are approaching a thousand!

Service fairly outstanding (didn't give us nightly specials or know how to pair wine), but ambiance…read moreis fantastic right on edge of Lake Superior in small town of Eagle Harbor, and the food... gourmet pairings of flavors, astounding menu choices focused on smoked meats. IT IS ALL FANTASTIC!!!

This was honestly one of the best surprisingly excellent meals I've had while traveling! We…read morestumbled across Fitzgerald's while skiing at Mount Bohemia and stopped in without a reservation not expecting fine dining. The view is absolutely spectacular! The food is well prepared with quality ingredients and presented well- definitely fine dining on the shores of Suoerior!

We came here after dinner nearby for drinks and dessert. Should've come here for food instead!…read moreTheir homemade pizzas are phenomenal! Look and smell so good with thin crust. The prices are very reasonable- mostly under $15 for majority of the items. Their homemade meat sauce looks so delish and then the fresh made garlic bread! Service was very attentive and fast. Drinks and the cheesecake came was right away! Food is more on par with the price - more good comfort food without the hyped up prices in downtown. Lastly, the stained windows and historic charm made our visit even more enjoyable! Highly recommended it in downtown Houghton for everyone including families with kids!

Loved the decor in this old beer hall. And there some really good things from our meal. First and…read moreforemost... the bread they use for their sandwiches is top notch. Very good! So was the Meatball Appetizer. The rest... pretty average unfortunately. My Ruben was only okay and the garlic bread was also very average. The blue cheese dressing on the house salad was not good at all. I'd come back to have another sandwich, just for the bread! The pizza also looked pretty good.

Classic dinner with local Finnish favorites…read more In town for a family reunion on the wife's side so all of those with Finnish heritage went for the pasties. I have been craving pancakes and did I get a great gift. I believe that these were the best pancakes that I have ever had. Huge pancakes and they were light and fluffy. Service was great. Server was very attentive and refills were prompt. Really highly recommend this restaurant!!

Have came here my whole life, as well as my dad. I love this place so much and talk about it where…read moreI live in California. truly amazing and very sweet ladies working there. please try the breakfast pasty and a chocolate chip pancake!!

After exploring numerous waterfalls in the UP, we happened upon this little gem on the corner…read more Noticed they were Packer fans, so we were happy to hang out. It was our lucky day!! Free pitcher of beer with an order of a pizza! What?!? We even got Keewaunaw Brewing Company Amber!!! We are veggie lovers, so we had the veggie pizza. I was a little skeptical about broccoli on a pizza, but this was probably the BEST pizza my husband and I ever had! No joke!! The sauce, the crust, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, and just the right amount of cheese! Yummy! I hope my son can get a scholarship to Michigan Tech someday so we can come back and enjoy. Thanks for a great experience. Service was excellent as well!

This is your quintessential UP bar and restaurant aka "fine dining" in town. It was recommended by…read morea local for their great pizza so we had to give it a try. Despite the homemade crust, it was a bit heavy and NOT the thin crust we had in mind. It's not exactly the rising crust but more dense on the edges as seen in the picture. Definitely not worth coming back for. The food was just average with big portions. The 14 inch large pizza is too much for two people! With that being said, the friendly service made up for the mediocre food. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Even informed us how the pizza was charged with the split. If you're looking for a good pizza spot, this falls short of the mark. I understand it's the UP and resources are scarce but there are much better options in Houghton and nearby.