I can't believe I've never reviewed this spot after all our years of going here! Slabtown is an…read moreabsolute 'must' for any burger lovers visiting TC; especially in the summertime when you can sit outside on their porch or surrounding patio. It's an old house that has been transformed into a burger destination. The inside is cramped, especially in the order area when they're busy, and indoor seating is tough to come by at peak times. The service has never been anything short of excellent on our visits. The staff is welcoming, helpful, patient, and friendly. Service is quick, even when they're slammed. Phenomenal burgers, O-rings, tots, and sweet potato fries. The Northwood's DRAFT (not fountain) root beer is a perfect pairing with their burgers. Slabtown's menu of specialty burgers is enormous and the BYO options include different protein choices and excellent GF buns. I've tried many of their burgers, but have to say that the Slabby Patty on a pretzel bun and the Pungi's Pepper Patty really stood out as a couple of my favorites. For a really sinful (and unhealthy) treat, ask for the gravy tots. Oh brother...insanely good but definitely a guilty pleasure. We've sent tons of our friends and family here, and I can tell you that every one of them has thanked us for the recommendation and raved about their burgers. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Slabtown!

Fabulous food, service and great prices! Small dining room,…read morebut they offer take out and they have outdoor seating in warmer weather!

It's hard to tell what I'm going to get each season I come up and try out The Mayfair. I came here…read morewhen it was the last place, then when it changed management. The food has been good, and it's a nice option in the area. The restaurant has always been clean and welcoming. I hope when I come back next that the wait staff has a bit more polish. Last time we were here, we sat outside and servers were dumping old glasses of beverages over the fence and not down the drain. Younger servers...but not the memory one should have months later.

My friends love this place.i went in to check this out and it was very friendly with dart board. A…read moregood beer choices. I didn't take photos but I will next time. The service was very nice and friendly. Nice ambiance.

Outstanding burgers, clean, fast service. Their fries and sauce flights are the perfect addition to…read moretheir amazing burgers.

My friend is always raving about this establishment (her sister and brother in-law own it) so I've…read morebeen wanting to try it, living out of area though makes it rather difficult. Recently some friends and I found ourselves in the area, conveniently at lunch time, so we stopped and grabbed a burger. I got a mushroom swiss burger and had them hold the lettuce and tomato. My burger was real good, and my friends assured me that theirs were as well. One of my friends got their olive burger and it looked amazing. We got one order of regular fries and one of waffle fries. They have some good dipping sauces for the fries and the two orders were more than enough for the four of us. The service was great and we were impressed with how well they quickly cleaned vacated tables. This is a food truck that travels between a few of the towns up by Cadillac, all seating is outside on picnic tables. I'm glad I finally got to try this place and I'm looking forward to returning.

I love this place! The true star is chef Julie who has worked there for 55 years!…read more Her food is delicious and always top quality! The ambiance is a small town burger joint but truly a foodie experience! Stop by...you won't regret it!

Had the 1/2 lbs cheese burger top notch will definitely be back to this again the onion rings were…read moreout of this world also..

My wife, sister-in-law and I were fortunate enough to sample the pulled pork chef Tim was working…read moreon, as we happened to be in a booth enjoying our lunch and Tim stopped by and offered a taste: amazing! The pork melts in your mouth (so tender!) and is seasoned to perfection! Our lunch was extraordinary! It was our first visit and it will NOT be the last. I had the Big Bacon Raclette burger and it was sublime. The accompanying hush puppies were delicious as well. Our visit was a delightful experience as the service was also top notch. Wish I had taken some pictures, but trust me!

The atmosphere here is a collision of construction meets 70's Rock n Roll diner. A little bit of a…read morejoke there as the outside is undergoing a remodel. This is the type of place were you order and pay at the counter and they give you a number and bring the food out to you. Think Culvers if you have been there. I ordered the Cherry Bomb Burger ($17). This is a 1/2 lb cherry burger with bacon, cherry jam, raclette cheese, and aioli. This was an excellent burger. The cherry flavor is not a. overwhelming cherry flavor, more of a side note. You can still taste the quality meat that was cooked perfectly. I upgraded ($5) to the Onion Ring combo. The onions were large and thick with a nice coating on them. Nice and crunchy and very tasty. The service was a mixed bag. The 1st interaction was okay. A little lackluster in the energy. I forgot my coat and I came back n to grab it. It was set by the counter waiting for me. Since I was there I was going to order a shake. However the attendant was too busy having a conversation in the back to serve a customer. Overall a solid 4 star review. The food is probably 5 star, but the service brings it down to a 4. Would I return. Yes, the food is definitely worth a visit.

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.

This was our first time there and we were greeted as we walked in. Read about this place on a few…read moremedia sites and I see why! I got the overload burger and my husband got a cheeseburger with a 1/2 order of chili fries. The buns were so fresh and tasty with the delicious burger.Both of us were happy with our choices and plan to make this a regular place to eat out. It was clean and pleasant place.

Great find on a burger spot! We had the burger of the day... Spinne-Gretta with spinach, feta,…read moretomato & balsamic... what an amazing flavorful combo!!! Super friendly & attentive staff!

Date of visit: 12/17 Lunch I can't believe I haven't yelped…read moreJoes yet! Consider this a Winter review. It is usually so packed in the Summer, it was strange to have the place to ourselves. We ordered multiple burgers (olive burgers & bacon cheeseburger) plus sides (tots & rings) to go, the roads were bad and the rest of our family begged for carryout. That's fine - we each had a Bloody Mary while we waited! Delish. Jessica (general manager) who took our order and made our drinks, was great. She was funny and helpful - timed everything well and made sure we had what we needed. The ambiance is warm and woodsy. New discovery: the restaurant is open for breakfast! I look forward to trying their breakfast on a future visit!

It is a staple in Empire, and this was my second visit. Both times I've been for breakfast, the…read morefood was greasy and not very tasty. This visit was interesting because the place smelled like overcooked onions, and the pancake wasn't very cooked. The food was served greasy, and had little-to-no seasoning. I didn't complain, as the server was clearly not in the mood to be bothered by customers. We had to ask for silverware, butter, and waited for more than 10 minutes for the check. There was only one other small table of 2 besides our table of 2. She and the other waitress were too busy on her phone to pay attention. The host ended up getting her to give us a check. Maybe it is a good place for dinner or beers. I won't go for breakfast again.

Fun little burger spot. Great burgers. Friendly staff and…read moregreat recommendations!! Highly recommend!!

These smash burgers are insanely good! I got a double patty temple burger -- highly recommend! The…read morecashier answered all our question, was super friendly, and the food came out quick! Only recommendation would be to add some milkshakes to the menu. I hope to be back when I'm in town!

My favorite burger (and especially the fries) in TC. Outdoor bar area is fun when the weather is…read morenice.

Not a large place, but it feels very welcoming and the do have a good size outdoor seating. This is…read morethebtype of place were you order at the counter and pay and they bring the food out to you. The have 1/3 pound smash burgers. I ordered the El Padre Burger ($17). This burger has Candied Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Poblanos, Lettuce, Grilled Onions, Chipotle Bbq sauce. The burger was very good. However it's not the best burger I've had in TC. The candied bacon was good, but not candied enough. There also wasn't enough of the bbq sauce. The quality of meat was good, but again wasn't the tastiest I've had in TC. The burger is definitely worth getting with the caveat that it isn't exceptional. The burger comes with Great Lake Potatoes Chips, due to they give you a pond of fries if you order fries. I didn't. I did order a Chocolate Shake ($9). It is a thick shake and reminds me of a Frosty, just more chocolaty. I enjoyed it, but I love frostys. The service was enthusiastic and friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, I would. Sometimes you crave a smash burger and this definitely hits that bill. Definitely worth a visit.