We came in our first night in the area and were delighted to find this amazing place. The workers…read morewere so kind and honest I loved everything about this place, down to their "moo it forward" program to feed those in need. My husband got the motherclucker sandwich (chips on the side), I got the Utter melt (also chips on the side), my dad got an omelette and my mom a chicken dish (i can't remember which) that came with a biscuit, potato wedges, and cottage cheese. The food was delicious and my parents were eyeing the giant cinnamon roll in the case while mentioning we may stop back tomorrow.

We visited The Salty Heifer on 7/11/2026 at about 11am. My husband ordered the all you can eat…read morebreakfast, our youngest son got a kids breakfast and my oldest son and I got the Whole Farm omlette. My husband liked his food (besides his hashbrowns not being crispy as ordered), our youngest is 2 and a picker so he doesn't care, our oldest son said his food tasted weird but he ate it and I DID NOT like my omelette. I had 3 bites and a piece of toast and left the rest (2 year old was being whiny and I hate annoying other diners with loud children so we went to the car.) My omelette had no flavor at all. After adding salt, pepper and hot sauce (and not a lot at all mind you) all I could take was what I added. There were SO MANY barely cooked thoroughly hash browns that it might as well have just been an order of hash browns. The omelette was pitifully thin. It just wasn't good but whatever. My husband and oldest son stayed to finish their breakfast as I sat in the car with the youngest. The waitress (who was fantastic throughout the service) went to the back and apparently talked to the owner. My husband said she looked a bit like she was upset when she came back 5-8 mins later. Apparently she couldn't take it off the bill because the owner wasn't having it. Very strange, but whatever, my husband paid it. My husband went to tip the server a bit more than he had initially taken out and she said "no, you don't have to do that." But she was great and deserved a tip. As a business owner myself, the owner sounds like a jerk who has zero concept of good service. If a customer doesn't like something, you fix it and you don't treat your employees rudely either. I couldn't imagine treating my customers that way. Also, invest in some seasonings and lay off the hash browns. Fix your food and your attitude. And play some music in there or something.

I forgot to get a photo of the pizza unfortunately, but while in Manistee with my parents we got a…read morepizza from Big Al's delivered to our hotel. My husband has been trying to cut back on red meat, so on our half we got chicken. My parents got olives and onion on their half, which also looked good. We devoured our dinner after a long day of exploring and beach walking. The pricing to get our pizza delivered wasn't too bad, the delivery driver was very friendly and the food was fantastic. Those three things being the trifecta when it comes to restaurants has made this pizza place an obvious choice for us to revisit when on vacation again. I would definitely recommend coming here for pizza when in Manistee.

Good Pizza after a long fishing trip…read more We got the thin crust, which I suggest ordering crispy or extra crispy. Our loaded veggie was just too heavy, and the pizza was hard to eat, but it was still delicious! Would definitely adjust the order for next time.

Even though the menu clearly called out sweet potato as the base, I never imagined a breakfast bowl…read morewithout yogurt or açai as the base. This was simple, uncomplicated, and delicious! I'd get this over and over again.

Quant breakfast, lunch, smoothies, fresh juices, bakery - wow there's culinary talent at this gem!…read moreWe dined for a weekday lunch and had plenty of time. Our server, Jamie, was pleasant and kind. It smelled amazing when we walked in so we ordered breakfast. I opted for the BeeSmooth Combo - perfectly cooked eggs, fresh red skin potatoes (great thyme flavor!!!), nice rye toast & ham. Delicious and filling. Husband opted for the platter and it was a lot of food! Same as combo + biscuits & gravy, 2 pancakes. We took 3 pieces of Dutch Apple Pie and my family raved - fresh, flavorful apples filling. Absolute treat! Cannot wait to go back and order the fresh juice and a smoothie bowl! Wonderful addition to Manistee!

Great selection of food. Had an awesome Gyro there last night. Have also eaten there with my wife…read morethe day before. Service was excellent. Will return again before my Manistee vacation ends.

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

Reviewed this back in '24 when they opened and it's gotten better and better. Let me just say this:…read more The Backyard burger is the best burger I've ever had. Period. And I grew up in the 80's eating at 'up north' bars, which previously had the best burgers of my life. This tops it. In addition to great pinball, a nice space, and great vibes, The Outsider is currently winning Manistee.

Worth visiting when you visit Manistee. Pet friendly patio. It's a self serve spot with lots of…read moregames you can enjoy. Food is pretty good, smash burger is perfectly cooked with tasty double fried onion rings and fries. Hotty dog is pretty spicy and a bit sour but is delicious

Geez. What the hell is wrong with me? We went AGAIN and ordered the pizza. This is probably the…read morefifth time I've had pizza there, and dude: It's the WORST pizza I've ever had. Frozen pizza is better, which is saying something because I hate frozen pizza. I'm not one to complain. I always tell a server the food is good, even if it's not. But when the bartender asked me for the third time how my pizza was, I couldn't help myself. I told him it was the worst I've ever had (with a smile). He ignored me the rest of the night. :) We watched 4 other customers, all around us, order pizza after they heard us tell the guy it wasn't good -- that I'd tried to like it for YEARS. I donno, man. At this point, it's not because "they're new" or "they're figuring it out" or "maybe we caught them on a bad night". It's undeniable: the pizza at Fricano's is horrible and apparently they don't even know it. Now, the atmosphere? Still great. Waitstaff...adequate. But seriously..is it just me??? (I know it's not. We all know what pizza should taste like, right?) Oof.

Famous for their pizza and I like the view too. Watching some boats passed by while you are eating…read moreis pretty relaxing. Pizza is thin, crust is crispy with plenty of tomatoes sauce and toppings. I am want to try to walleye plate too, maybe next time.

Bluefish was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to the area and the perfect capstone date…read moreto our vacation. We went about midday during off hours and were advised that there was only one server on shift and there might be a wait. However, Lauren absolutely KILLED it and the service was great! On to the food... it was OUTSTANDING. The dishes my girlfriend and I had were unique and tasty. I had the blackened whitefish with the corn chipotle sauce and the flavors blended wonderfully. The seasoning was great, and it was cooked to perfection. You could also tell it was very fresh. Definitely check this place out!!

I gave a five-star rating only because a six-star wasn't an option. While touring the western side…read moreof Michigan, we stopped in at the Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar for a late lunch. It was a mid-week day and there was hardly a soul in the place so I was a bit concerned. Completely unnecessary! The pulled pork sandwich was great and the gyro was also great. Served with some of the best chips I have ever had, the food was delivered hot and quickly from our server, Marie. The upscale atmosphere was perfect for a memorable lunch. Our table overlooked the river and on a sunny day, it was perfect. Marie did not lead us astray with the dessert menu - cheesecake made in-house with raspberry topping. Absolutely delicious!

My elderly parents wanted to eat here but they are not so capable of anything electronic and they…read morehad coupons which they somehow misplaced just an hour beforehand. The staff were super friendly and helped them give a discount code on the app. Fortunately I know the app and was able to input the coupon and we got a good price. On top of that, my parents changed what they wanted on the sandwich on the fly and they were quite accommodating. Thanks for helping the elderly. I truly appreciate it.

This is the best subway I've ever been to. Fresh bread and veggies. Amazing people. This place…read moreis great