The young man behind the counter was amazingly polite, friendly, and efficient. The Avalanche and…read morehot fudge sundae were excellent. Good quality and exactly as ordered. Plenty of tables around the building.

6-16-26 3:44 pm Just ordered an orange slushie…read more Glad I tasted it before leaving. It was warm, not slushy and had a terrible off plastic taste. Went back and told the 2 girls working and did not hear one word of sorry. I asked for a small cone instead. And was charged an extra dollar. Do better next time please

There are 3 food trucks with fish options, taco options or Asian options, inside they have burgers…read more There is a little juice bar outside also for what I would call healthy options, inside is the bar with the usual suspects. It is good, lots of seating in and out. Service is all self serve. A good place for being near the lake and easy to get to.

Food was terrible from both food trucks. Could not eat it. Took a long time and 3 of us took a few…read morebites and threw away

Whoa. Day 2 @ the beach and we opted for a couple of sliders and the sweet potato fries. Either…read morethey were on that day or they know what they're doing because it was some boss level grub!

Located at the Back Lot next to Ferry Ave Park/ Beach. The Back Lot is a sister of the same named…read morespot in Petoskey. Must try! The sliders are amazing. Try the homemade (hot) BBQ sauce, comeback sauce and the chocolate chip cookies. Burgers are larger sliders on potato buns with a perfect sear and fresh toppings. Local suppliers like Plath's bacon will keep us coming back. Check this place out!

Food was very solid, I had the burger which was very good…read more Service was some of the best i've received during my visit. ambiance was great and fit the style of food.

Never fails to satisfy that Detroit style Coney Island craving. Had a couple of Coney slathered…read morewith tart mustard & extra sweet onions, with splitting an order of hot salty fries and a Faygo Cream Soda - totally "313" in sunny Charlevoix. We hit up Family Fair for some fresh berries & headed down to East Jordan for the night. Service was top notch & the joint is wildly decorated with cool fun street gear. Check it out, but be aware it's Boyne Thunder Weekend based in Boyne City so traffic is nightmareish

Five stars! The lobster chowder was outstanding. The whitefish spread was exceptionally delicious…read more And the wait staff was attentive and friendly. I would make this your stop, even if you're just looking for a patio break with appetizers and drinks. Do not pass up on this one! Right on Bridge Street. And the harbor view is spectacular.

Food and service both excellent! Stopped for appetizers and…read morebeer. Had the smoked whitefish dip and lobster chowder. Heartily recommend.

We were looking for a good place for fish & chips on Friday night before taking the ferry to BI in…read morethe morning. The Villager was on point! Good neighborhood bar ambiance, good food and good service at good prices. We'll definitely be back!!

Very friendly and welcoming staff, the food was delicious we ordered the Fresh Fried Zucchini and…read morethe Olive Burger, so good, first time trying the olive aioli, and was so delicious. Cool place to hang out, very chill atmosphere, they were playing the soccer match there too.

A spectacular day to sit outside in the sun by the water in beautiful downtown Charlevoix enjoying…read moredraft local beer and having a sandwich. We started with the pretzels which were amazing! Soft, dripping with butter and the Mike's honey mustard dip was the perfect accompaniment. I had the Taproom Signature burger, with sliced avocado and jalapeño. Burger was perfectly grilled and tasted great! My friend got the turkey club wrap, which he also enjoyed. Service was friendly and fast. Highly recommend!

Interesting place with a nice location off the lake. Food was decent at a fair price.read more

This was is absolutely delicious! It's worth the wait! The staff were incredibly friendly. It gets…read morecrowded so go early! Yum!

Smoke on the Water has really good food, and one thing I especially appreciate is that they have…read moregenuinely good gluten-free options. It's always nice when dietary options feel like an actual part of the menu rather than an afterthought. The food we've had has consistently been delicious, and there's definitely a lot to recommend here. My biggest drawbacks are the hours and the prices. Their hours can make it difficult to actually get there when we want to, and it's pretty pricey for breakfast/brunch. Especially when feeding more than one person, it adds up quickly. That said, when we do make it in, the food itself is absolutely worth complimenting, and having solid gluten-free choices is a huge plus. Great food and great options I just wish they were open more often and a little easier on the wallet!

The Happy Troll dining experience was absolutely amazing. Many times with restaurants we may start…read morein reviewing the food or ambiance but in this case, the service is top notch to review. Natalie our waitress was FANTASTIC! She answered all of our questions about the menu and even more importantly made great suggestions of which I took her up on. (PLUS...Natalie was EXTREMELY nice & funny) The omelet and quesadilla were SO good! It was a bit hot outside (though the seating outside would provide a great vibe of the city, drawbridge and some of Lake Charlevoix), so we sat inside but do not pass this by for any reason.

The building and space is lovely. The first time we got there for lunch and the panini sandwiches…read morewere amazing. Was bummed we couldn't add an egg onto the BLT was told because they don't do any breakfast food once it's lunch time. Was told come back for breakfast and you can do the egg on a BLT. However day two was told no because they don't have mayo at breakfast which is a lousy excuse for not accommodating a simple request. I had the Popeyes omelette it was not good I wish I had the GOAT omelette that was amazing.

We had reservations for 6 at 7:15. After being seated I commented to my group that someone must…read morehave alredy had water because my water glass was completely wet. As she was pouring water in the other's glasses, the waitress said "Your glass just came out of the dishwasher." Not sure why she thought it would make it better, but she did bring another glass. We ordered drinks and it was taking quite a while. She came to the table and said the bar was running really behind. After another while, she said she was about ready to jump over the bar and get the drinks herself. The smoked whitefish appetizer had a minimal amount of crackers for the amount of pate on the plate. Also, we were not told that they were out of anything until one if the dishes was requested (no apology). One of our party had halibut and said it was really good. But she got no vegetable on her dish. My dish was supposed to have mushrooms but came with none. The pear salad got good comments. The rest said the food was just fine. No bread or crackers ahead of time. We were not asked if we wanted anymore drinks. We did get asked about dessert. We declined. Then when she returned she brought one check. She never asked how the bill should be split, so we had to wait for that. All in all, not the experience expected by those that had been there in the past (probably before covid) or for the price charged. Outside of the view, a very disappointing evening.

Disappointing experience. We requested bread and were told they no longer serve any bread with…read moredinner? Escargot on the menu, but no longer served. The French Onion soup was bland- a really weak beef base. The manager on duty Thurs night 6/25 was lovely and accommodated our party of 12. Sean, our server was a joy, took care of us efficiently. Lastly, I made a reservation 1-2 weeks out for 12, and she set up our table the road side instead of the canal. The traffic noise was loud. We requested a change and were moved into the quieter area on the canal. What a shame to put a family in the worst outside location in the place, and it wasn't busy outside. I would need alot of convincing to return.