DRINKING ONLY REVIEW: Yes . Idk if we just got really lucky today but I will come back here time and time again and sit at the bar. Happy hour had great prices and we made it just in time for them to ring it up. We got a wine, beer and rum and coke. Cool atmosphere with TVs , cool bartenders and spacious seating. The bartender comes up to us after a bit and says "hey I made this espresso martini by mistake , do you guys want it ?" UHHH YEAHHHHHH. Haha we loved this . AND THEN! The other bartender went ahead and topped off the martini with some extra mix once we were off way done. So instead of throwing away the drink, they gave it to us and we tipped extra and they get a great review !!! The only reason I docked a star was that my dad said the men's bathroom was really really gross. So I would just say if they could clean that that would be great ! But that doesn't have anything to do with the bartenders who were AWESOME! read more

Foundry Craft Grillery - Burgers Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

Very nice brewery set up with tons of indoor and outdoor seating! Decent selection of local beers on tap. The servers were very nice and let us know the specials. The server let us know that multiple menu items were unavailable, Im not sure if this is common or not but just mentioning as it could possibly happen to others. Thankfully the simple items that we wanted the burgers, chicken sandwiches, and mac n cheese were all available. The food and beer were both good, nothing crazy to blow your mind but pretty tasty! Definitely a good option if youre looking for a spot for a large group to grab some quick food and a few beers! read more

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The food and drink at Foundry was great! We started with several appetizers- the family really liked the cauliflower. The chicken wings were exceptional. Nice and meaty, excellent sauces. We loved the Boom Boom the best. We also had the Hummus trio which I basically scraped every bite of. The feta dip was especially pleasing. As a group, we enjoyed several selections from the extensive beer and cocktail menu. I had the Ultimate Steak Melt, which was good but needed something else. Maybe a horseradish aioli or a steak sauce? Very generous portions though. Our waitress was a little lacking. I don't think she had the social skills or confidence for a server. Her behaviour was actually quite confusing. Maybe she was just overwhelmed? Anyway, it was a good experience and if I'm ever in the area I would definitely go back! read more

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Hip spot for a quaint beach town! The grilled mac & cheese with cherries was indulgently fitting for vacation! read more

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Fun place with an easy going atmosphere. The sandwiches are all good and the burgers are great. The food came out exactly as we wanted. Service is a little lack luster but it's off season and the pace is slower. read more

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Food was good, but I've never had a restaurant say we have to do a burger medium well or well done only.

Had the chance to come here for dinner the other day and was greeted by Summer. She was also our bartender and was amazing and super friendly. The food and drinks were good. We had the chicken tacos and tenders! We also got to chat with the GM Amanda, also super welcoming friendly! Definitely will be back and the atmosphere was great! Highly recommend anyone to stop in if you're near by! read more

I've seen a lot of restaurants come and go in this spot, and I hope this is one of the ones that stays. We had an excellent experience with our waitress, Izzy, who was very friendly and attentive. She recommended us several menu items and did a fantastic job juggling multiple tables. I stepped outside my comfort zone and got a steak melt, and I ate the whole thing! Absolutely delicious, and they were happy to accommodate removing the pickle on the side and the sauce and onions from the sandwich. The appetizers were delicious as well. Just wish there were more of them! Great atmosphere as well and nice location. Would definitely return. Thanks for the great service, Izzy! :) read more

Foundry Craft Grillery - Pretzel Bites and Cheese Curd Appetizers - Burgers Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

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I had the Traverse City salad with perfectly cooked salmon on top. Really a tremendous salad. My hubby had the BLT with delish fries and my daughter had a yummy looking burger. Service was attentive and intuitive. This is a solid choice for a hearty meal! read more

Very good sandwich. We got the blackened chicken with chips. Limited draft list. VERY. VERY SLOW SERVICE SEATING OUT SIDE. OUR WAITRESS, was seemingly aloof and disinterested in actually serving. We sat at the table for 15 min before a different waitress let us know "someone will be with you shortly " then it was another 5 min. She actually suggested that we walk inside and look at the draft list for ourselves.... Who is the waitress again????!!! She honestly gave us the vibe that she did not care...... she can do better. We just witnessed another party walk away in disgust after we watched them wait 25 min with no service. I am generally hesitant to post a negative review...but this is noteworthy read more

We have given The Foundry in Elk Rapids five chances. Tonight the fries were cold, we had to send them back. The friers were already turned off for the night so we had to wait. The focaccia was not focaccia and the whipped feta was not whipped. Will not give them another chance read more

The food and service were disappointing, and the menus looked worn out and neglected. Honestly, the only redeeming quality of this place was the décor. read more

We have been here a few times before and liked it. Something was definitely off it has changed. We went in tonight Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. The patio was half empty and hostess told the group in front of us who had 8 in their party that they couldn't push two tables of four together (2 feet between them) on the patio even though they were vacant, to accommodate their group sitting together. The people left disappointed and upset. We were put on a wait list, again a lot of empty tables, on the patio because she saud they were having trouble getting food out. Something is wrong here. We left. read more

The Foundry Craft Grillery is worth your salt. Kick back in the outdoor dining area or pull up a seat in the friendly confines of the bar. Our Chicken Tacos were excellent - a delicious combination of ingredients which was well-prepared. Likewise, the Chicken Quesadilla was a big improvement over what most bars offer. The sandwiches at the tables around us looked tasty; we look forward to trying them next time. One more thing. The tacos were late in coming. The kitchen prepared them wrong, pitched them, and cooked up a fresh set, which we thoroughly enjoyed. When the server brought them out, she apologized for the late delivery and explained what had happened. That scored points with us. If she hadn't told us, we'd have assumed the kitchen was normally slow, and not have come back. As it is, we know this was an unusual situation, and unlikely to happen again. The important thing is that she was forthright about what happened. She had to know she might be inviting a rebuke. But she chose to be honest, come what may. That reflects well on her. And a good server reflects well on the place where they work. read more

I tried a burger and it was really good. Much bigger than I expected. Fries were really good. I experienced very good service. I would definitely go again. Great location and decor. read more

Foundry Craft Grillery - Ironworker Burger was HUGE and very good. Fries were crispy and delicious. - Burgers Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

I had high hope for a great burger at the nice place in the heart of Elk Rapids. Hope didn't happen this night. The burger was dry, slightly overcooked to well done and overall had no beef flavor to speak about. There was a char flavor but the underlying beef was absent. Fries were good. I might give this place another try, but not the burgers. I was so looking forward to a great meal. Server was nice but never asked how I wanted my burger cooked, and when I said that I was finished eating while half the burger was still on the plate, she picked it up and walked away without asking if anything was wrong with it. When asked if the beef was cooked from a frozen patty, the waitress said that she didn't know. Okay, must be frozen if they don't know. Maybe that is why it was dry and lacking flavor. read more

Foundry Craft Grillery - I couldn't finish it. Too dry and tasteless. - Burgers Near Me - Elk Rapids, Michigan

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It is a very cool looking place, and the servers are fine. The issue is with the food. It is overpriced for just ok food. Their 'cheese curds' are awful with a weird sauce-not even cheese curds at all. The chicken and waffles is overly sweet and would be better without the amount of syrup and sugar they use. read more

Got seated by the hostess, and watched half a dozen servers walking around talking to each other. After 10 minutes of being ignored we left. Horrible service, will not return. read more

An Iron Fish gin and tonic $14.75. $3.00 for rocks and $.75 tonic. Total BS. Elk Rapids not Chicago. read more

Amazing burgers and chicken sandwiches. We also had the steak melt and loved it! We were able to sit outside with our dog which was great. Inside was huge as well. Super clean and great food. We talked about it days later to others! While we were there it looked like the boss or owner was doing his rounds and engaging with the customers. We will be back!! Thanks for the great food and atmosphere! read more

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They didn't have a wine menu even though they had wines. The had food menus that were old and dirty. The owner (who of course wasn't there) has put the fear of God into the staff. They were very cautious about saying anything that was negative. Until the are changes I WILL NOT be back. It summertime and they are not taking care of of the guest. read more

We ordered more apps and entrées than two people should, but we wanted to know how good the food was across the board. We were blown away!! One of the best restaurants in Northern Michigan. Very well executed. From the hostess to the server's customer service to mouthwatering bites across the menu to classic and innovative cocktails everything was stellar. The ambience is cozy and clever. Not too loud but just enough background noise and nice decor. Will definitely return in the not too distant future. And intend to spread the word like wildtire. read more

Hire some people!!! Sam was Great, but could see she was overwhelmed!!! Hey Ownership??? If you have to pay more?? Do so!! It's been a problem since the opening, with NO end in sight. Food was good, but you HAVE to fix the staff issue. Judy read more

Been here a few times now and everytime half the food on the menu is not available... The food is average and service is okay

Horrible service. Waited 10 minutes to be seated, and another 25 minutes just to order drinks. It took at least 30 minutes for food to be brought out. The waitress that served us had no personality at all. $5 tip only. Everything is way overpriced. $26+ for a chicken sandwich, and $16 for a tiny salad. I bought a beverage on tap, and was brought a can. The waitress said nothing about not having it on tap at the time. Overall, the food was not great. The chicken sandwich had almost no flavor, and they were out of fries, so I had to order chips. The chips that they have are just pulled straight out of a Great Lake Potato Chip Co bag, straight onto your plate. The ambiance of the room was ok, but there is a huge empty and dirty space in the middle of the room. One side of the restaurant has 6 televisions, while the over 90% has none. 1 star, will not go back again. Do not recommend. read more

A burger for 19 bucks? That's without fries. Town Club is better. Their prices have gone thru the roof and the service is just ok.

They were busy, the staff and food were amazing! The steak melt thing sandwich was delicious!

Very disappointed with Foundry Craft Grillery, my wife loves to visit every time we're in the area. We drove out of our way to find they're completely closed at 8pm on a Saturday even though they claim hours are until 10pm and 9pm during the slow winter season. We find it funny you can still some how order online from there yet all doors are locked. You'd think they'd want to be open since the few other restaurants in elk rapids are. read more

Food good, terrible service. Server had no personality. We were barely acknowledged. Worst is that damn I phone shoved in front of my face with a minimum choice of 20% tip, unless going through the laborious task of customizing. Advice, bring cash for a tip commensurate with the mediocre service. read more

Meh. Typical Michigan mediocrity. Burgers way overcooked, steak sandwich a salty sloppy mess, fries cold. Service indifferent. Oh, on their keypad they suggest a %30 TIP - HA HA HA !!!! Try %3. I prefer the Town Club or especially Shorts Brewery. read more

Sadly, I need to update my original review. We enjoyed the Foundry last summer, and had two great meals: fish tacos and a Reuben sandwich. We have since been back two more times, and unfortunately, both times were horrible. The first time we returned, the food was not good, but the service was fine. We assumed the bad food was a one off. (The kitchen was very slow, the food was poorly made, and the worst part was everything was cold.) We gave them a pass. So, we went again last Saturday, ordered the same things, and got the same everything. We do understand the staffing issues everywhere, but this was just bad. An FYI, we are locals who spend the majority of our winter here, so it's not like we are just here for the summer or the weekend. I'm sorry, we won't be back. read more

The beers out of the bottle are top notch. The food and the service did not live up to what the locals raved about this establishment. I hope it can turn things around. By the way there is no presence of managment. Even after multiple attempts to attempt to turn our stay around. I also want to tell the owner the chair and tables in the bar area are not the right height for each other. read more

The food was ok. The atmosphere was ok. The fruit flys were terrible and the manager didn't do much to try to help. After complaining a 2nd time they finally moved us to a different table. read more

Steve E. from earlier today just has buyers remorse. I'm sure he knew the cost before he ordered the drink. Three of us were there today and it was great. Mixed drinks might have been a bit high, but were very good. Meals were tasty and nicely portioned. I don't mind paying a bit more for things that are really good. Hope to come back this fall for another tour around Traverse City area. read more

THE ABSOLUTE WORST SERVICE I HAVE EXPERIENCED.. waitress was extremely slow and acted like it was a chore to do her job.. couldn't figure out how to separate bills and the Bloody Mary we ordered was foaming and asked for a new one and the bartender dumped it out with a attitude.. honestly so awful read more

Best steak sandwich I've ever had!!! The service was quick and very polite. Great selection of craft beer and cocktails!

Welcome Addition to Elk Rapids!!! So very happy to have another dining choice in ER........great food selection and friendly staff. Fair prices and pleasant vibe. read more

ali was our server and she was excellent five star waitress. The food was great too. We love the salad. The wedge salad and the Traverse city salad were delicious and the sweet potato fries were yummy but our waitress Alley was the best. read more

We've had nothing but good experiences at The Foundry in Elk Rapids. We miss the Popeye Chicken Pita that was on the menu on the menu a few months ago, but we really enjoyed Da Rueben and the Michigan Turkey sandwich tonight. Cool location in downtown ER, keep up the great work. read more

Best thing about this place was the excellent service. Our server, Marin, was personable and very efficient. She was very helpful in our first time at the restaurant. read more