Terrific view, great service but honestly the food was what blew me away. We sat at a table for lunch overlooking the river. Our server was friendly and professional. The fish tacos - wow. Tasted as fresh as if the chef fished them out of the water only an hour earlier. I'm from Florida and fussy about my fish tacos. I rate these as excellent. The meal wasn't as pricey as anticipated for the ambiance and view and food. On a separate note, we were visiting the lighthouse and asked about the restaurant and the woman at the gift shop recommended it and said the thing that she liked about the restaurant the best was every single item on the menu featured something from Michigan. Love local cuisine! Definitely would eat here again next time we are in town! read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - View from our table. - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Given this restaurant's location and the fact there is little to no competition in the area....this place should be packed and have 4-5 star reviews. Sadly it doesn't. I've been there a few times now and what I observe is people eating not people enjoying a unique tasty meal with water views. I saw people eat and leave quickly without really enjoying their meal. Based on our meals, what I saw coming out of the kitchen and how fast it came out, Freighters must be serving a lot of frozen product, basically pub food. The cheese curds were the saddest, greasiest one I ever had (they were squares not curds) and hit the trash when we got home. Service was good. Not sure what the answer is. Perhaps it is just the taste of the people in the area...they like what they like. The Entrees on the menu were somewhat diverse and it looks like they are trying to upscale a little. We vacation to the thumb area often and finding good dining even good pub dining is very challenging. read more

Came here on Wednesday summer evening to a fairly decent busy restaurant but was able to be sat with 5 people. Obviously you come for the view of the Blue Water Bridge with freight liner ships going back and forth. That's why you come but you'll stay for a solid drink list and a large food selection ranging from bar bites to steak. I started with the clam chowder which is a skip. I moved onto the waugo burger which is huge and juicy, definite recommend. Other notes are the steak fry's are a skip as they are way too big and absorb a lot of the grease. Fish tacos are huge! read more

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Great wings - crispy and great flavor. Ranch was great too. Their cheese curds are in a different batter than typical but they were DELISH. Highly recommend both. Great restaurant with ample seating indoor and outdoor. read more

Good food and quick service. I had fish tacos one day and another time I had the Wagu burger. Delicious. We couldn't eat outside because of the bees, though. Love being able to see the river outside and the freighters passing by. read more

Cute place with a great view. Pretty casual but some people were more dressed up. Service was good and the brisket dip was suggested and it was GREAT read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Brisket dip and Traverse City Cherry Fest drink - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

This visit was my families second time in the last year. The servers were polite, food took a bit but we had appetizers so it was ok

Again, another menu change at Freighters. They took their fried pickles off the menu again. They were also out of items. The mac & cheese isn't on the menu but when we ordered it, unfortunately this time the vegetables were a major cost addition to the mac & cheese $16 cost already. Each addition was $8 per vegetable. The server did not indicate this at the time and unfortunately this doubled the cost of this mac & cheese. Only the mushrooms were free. If it was absolutely spectacular I guess we would not have an issue, but it is just basic mac & cheese. The salad was also just OK. I doubt we will be returning again. The service was slow, but she was kind. I guess we tried to love this restaurant, but they keep changing their menu and then they have very limited vegetarian options. The view is the best part, but unfortunately we came at night and during the winter so not much to see there. Disappointing. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - House Salad - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

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Excellent event! My family gathered to celebrate my birthday! I was completely surprised by the gathering in a private space and the excellent Mexican-themed food served in the beautiful surroundings. Excellent service as well! read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

The food was pretty delicious. We made some customizations that didn't exist on the menu and they accommodated us and made it delicious. With the view of the bridge and a good meal to pair it with it's hard to go wrong. Id love to see an option for a rare cooked burger. With that being said it was a perfect medium. I just prefer rare. Definitely will be back. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Burger with blue cheese and Cajun seasoning - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

My husband and I come here every year for lunch for our anniversary because we had our rehearsal dinner here. The views in this place are beautiful and have such a stunning view of the river and the freights that pass by. The service is good when we come here as well and there's never a wait, which is a plus. The food is good. But I believe they changed their menu from a few years back, I always look forward to their clam chowder, but this years was different. But nonetheless, their food is pretty tasty. We will be coming back for our yearly tradition every year! read more

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Too many bad reviews. The service and the food. Its hasn't been good since it changed from the Edison . Look to me like they need a new manager because the one they have its changing it for the better . The view is the only reason people eat there . Drinks are good . read more

We chose Freighters for our first Valentine's Day date night after having two kids, and we were completely let down. From the moment we walked in, the experience was disappointing. The hostess was rude, and when we were seated, there were straws, wrappers, and spilled liquid underneath our table. No one offered to clean it, and after being sat, no one came to our table for over 20 minutes. When our waiter finally arrived- without greeting or introducing himself he just asked "has anyone been with you yet?" *mind you he had been in the section tending to TWO other tables the whole time we were there*. We ordered drinks (an old fashioned and a mocktail), along with cheese curds for an appetizer and a steak and burger for dinner. Our drinks didn't come out for another 15 minutes. When the waiter brought them, I asked if he could put all of our food in at once if he didn't already. He stated he already had because the kitchen was backed up. After that, we never saw him again. Meanwhile, the couple seated right before us received their drinks, meals, and even dessert. Another table was served three appetizers during the time we sat there waiting. Our table was available after being on a waitlist of 35 minutes at 7:11pm and by 8:30pm we still had not received ANY of our food or seen our waiter again. We left money on the table to cover our drinks and left. To make matters worse, the table next to us remained dirty the entire time we were there, and an 8-top nearby sat covered in dishes the whole evening. Where was the manager? The owner? There was no one walking around apologizing for long wait times, no communication, and absolutely no effort to offer compensation or make things right. I have worked in hospitality in years and the way this night was handled was absolutely careless. I have given this establishment MANY changes, and this was the last straw. An absolute 0/10 experience. This was supposed to be a special Valentine's night out for us, and instead it was frustrating and disappointing. I will not be returning to Freighters, and I will be sharing this experience with others so they don't waste their special occasions the way we did. read more

WOW! Freighters is back and better than ever! We have stayed at the doubletree over a dozen times while visiting the blue water area and always dined at freighters. It was always "just okay", but it's a completely different story now. Such a delicious revamp of their menu, food quality, and service level. I am so happily surprised with our meal tonight. Cassie, our server, was perfect! So professional and hospitable. The food was also...perfect. Same with the cocktails. Had an awesome Apple Butter Old Fashioned. We split the deviled eggs for an app, really unique and tasty flavor. I had the Michigan salad as a side salad, fresh and tasty. My meal was the gnocchi - UNREAL. So savory & well prepared. Excited to dine here again tmrw night, beautiful views on the water and the weather was perfect. read more

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Beautiful view. Excellent location. Terrible service. Mediocre food. Great for people who just want to drink and chat. Did I mention, horrible service?! read more

Waitress tried so hard to keep us happy because we had a verry long wait for our food. Food Just ok. We are passing through so we wont visit the restaurant again. How do you ruin Home made fries? They managed to do it. New England clam chowder -spicy? None that I've ever had until today. And when are restaurants going to learn to split the dish in the back when you make a point of saying the dish is being split. We ordered two entrees. Just wanted to have a little of both. Oh well read more

The good is you get to see a freighter and boat traffic on the river The not so good is Nobody manning front desk The few staff members were running around Perhaps there were big parties in the back Fried Pickles ok, spears too big, batter did not adhere. So when you pick on up and they slide right out into the small ranch dip. Spears skin was rough on a few and could not eat Hubby had Fish Tacos and he liked them I had the breaded pan fried white fish w grilled carrots and wild rice pilaf Well the fish was soggy on top and the small amount of sauce on bottom minuscule Carrots were inedible Grilling them requires technique But they were so tough and undercooked Rice pilaf was a dome of tacky rice Uncle Ben's is better This place needs some help read more

I'm sorry it just doesn't deliver When this place first opened, I loved it. It had a fantastic menu with a great starters, and I used to love the tower of ribs. Now it's a rather limited menu with incredibly slow service I had the freighter burger, and it was very, very good. I was quite pleased. But most of the things on the menu are overpriced and it's just not what it once was I still give it the three star rating because actually I think the interior is really trendy and nice and I think that an overhaul in services and menu would still make this place good But really, my three stars easily could've been two read more

Great view of the river and the Blue Water Bridge. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and this restaurant is connected to a Hilton.Hotel with the same beautiful view. I had a salmon burger, and it was very tasty and came with their own homemade chips My friend had the fish and chips dinner which is made with cod and comes with waffle fries, and he said it had homemade tartar sauce We both liked our food very much and the view was very entertaining. Our service was good and the prices were reasonable. read more

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The Baja fish tacos were fantastic!! I would highly recommend, however the chips and salsa has no flavor at all and it's an 8$ up charge for a different side choice. The fries were very yummy as was the freighter burger. Slower service, but there was also a big part present. The view of the water is gorgeous! read more

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The service was mediocre, the food was awful. I ordered the braised short rib and it was so dry that I couldn't eat it. I sent it back and attempted to find a different dish but decided not to take the risk so I went to find food elsewhere. The best thing about this restaurant is the view. read more

Fantastic venue to see ships going down the river on the way through the Great Lakes, ordered Fish Tacos Ambient feeling good. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Blue Water Bridge view from restaurant - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

A lunch date with a view. Haven't been this way in many a years. First things first. This is place is the former location of the Thomas Edison Inn, in the shadows of the Blue Water bridge that connects the USA to Canada. Totally redone, like leveled and rebuilt, more modern, not quaint. We had a great table over looking the water to watch the boats go by, and what a beautiful view Our server Sean (could have been Shawn) was outstanding and so was the food. Out of the four of us, three of us all had the Chicken Wrap, which was freshly done and delicious. Our forth person did a Ceaser Salad which he could not finish, and took home the rest. Great service and excellent food. Food prices were in line with other restaurants that dont have a view. Highly recommend read more

This eatery is inside a hotel and does not use Yelp! Waitlist. I had checked in ahead of time via Yelp! and arrived expecting no wait as indicated by the app, but was met with confusion. They no longer use Yelp for the waitlist, but never updated their site. Food was mediocre. Service was good. I ordered a regular burger with Monterey Jack cheese - medium. It was overdone but not completely terrible. A bit pricy for the quality of food though. You're paying for the location and view. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Beautiful view with outdoor seating - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Well, if not for the outside patio, the interior of this place is quite dark and depressing. But the patio was lovely, so that is where we sat on a beautiful afternoon. The food was very good, as well as the service. I would drive an hour again for the salad I had - it was delicious - it had arugula/spinach with goat cheese, beets, and candied pistachios, topped with perfectly cooked steak. I loved every bite. The deviled egg app was ok, and I'm not sure where the prosciutto crisps were that were supposed to be on it, but $12 for 3 eggs felt a little overpriced for what we got. The Bloody Mary was served spicy as I had requested, and I appreciate that they didn't use a charcuterie's worth of stuff for a garnish. An olive and pickle were all that was needed. Cheers! I'll be back. read more

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I got the Shrimp Bucatini, it was amazing!! The sauce was so unique! It was very light with a hint of lemon. The shrimp was seasoned really good too. I had already starting eating it and then decided to take a picture. So, this is a half eaten portion. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Shrimp Bucatini* - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Food, service and atmosphere is awesome! Had the Spinach & Pesto pasta and it was absolutely delicious! read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Spinach & Pesto pasta with chicken - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Everything was delicious. Dassah was an amazing server. I would highly recommend the zip chicken and the fish and chips were good. Nice view of the St. Clair River. I will definitely be back. read more

You go here for the view not the food. Again, depending on the part of the country you're from, will depend on your palate. The best dish of the 3 was the bacon wedge which was almost a whole head of lettuce. The Southwest Nachos didnt have tortilla chips, but waffle fries,but wasn't bad for an app. The charcuterie board wasn't worth the $20. They used a sausage roll you would find in a mall, the prosciutto was grey and scary looking. Coming from LA, the margarita provided would not be served in any establishment, but the Old Fashioned was good. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - a view of the airport - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

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We stayed at place connected. Came over for loaded nachos for night snack then their breakfast buffet the next morning. Everything was hot and clean. Enjoyed the visit and food. read more

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Update: the prices have gone up so drastically in the past few years that it no longer reflects quality, quantity, and presentation of the food. Also, they've added a credit card fee to the bill. The last time we ate there we chose from the handhelds section (their "cheaper" options) and drank only water, and it was over $40 pre-tip for two of us. My husband did upgrade to French fries and received a very tiny portion considering the extra charge. And our server was not at all attentive or read more

Food quality and lack of service cost this place points. Great ambiance right on the water but that cannot make up for the warm rather than warm terrible chili I ordered. The chicken strips were ordinary and a bit well done. My wife enjoyed her meal but I am the one who gets to write the review. Service was slow and the dessert choice which was the specialty of the house was discontinued unknown to our waiter. Needless to say the meal was a comedy of errors and we will not return ... read more

Our party enjoyed the grilled salmon which was cooked perfectly and not dry. A classic burger that is worth coming back for. Their mac-n-cheese hits the spot if you crave comfort food. The bartender can properly mix any cocktail. And the view of the water makes for a delightful dining experience whether you sit inside or on the patio. read more

Nice view of the bridge, but only mediocre food and service. Our server was kind but perhaps spread too thin among all her tables. "Food service" food. read more

Such a great place on the water in Port Huron. As a guest in the hotel, it's awesome to have such a fabulous place with great atmosphere, exceptional service, and delicious food. We also love the bar! read more

Great views from this restaurant and the food is good too. The clam chowder was one of the best I've ever had and the Perch Po'boy was good too. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Lake Perch Po Boy - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

While out for a drive on a perfect day we chose Port Huron, partially because we were recommended to eat here. You have to go into the Port Huron Convention Center, attached to a hotel but once you enter Freighters is straight ahead. Upon approaching I didn't see many diners but soon realized, they're outside on the patio with a good view of the water. Umbrella tables and comfortable chairs, strings of Edison bulb lights for nighttime ambience. The food delivered to other diners looked Amazing! Shaun was our server and he was professional, attentive at just the right times though I'm used to a little more interaction when dining out. Like the server sharing their name when greeting the table, so if we needed anything we'd know who to ask for. I found out his name looking on the receipt. He wasn't rude or cold, maybe that's how he rolls? We started lunch with Bloody Mary's and they were fantastic! Rim coated with a seasoned celery salt, really tasty mix that had a peppery zip, perfect alcohol kick and garnished with dill pickle slices and green olives! It was going down quick because we were hungry and it seemed like our food was taking a longer time to arrive than anticipated for the number of diners noted. When it did arrive it looked amazing and tasty. My friend had the Wagu burger and they said it was fabulous, good size patty, cheese was melty goodness along with the classic toppings. Toasted bun I believe. I had Chicken Club Sandwich and it also was D-Lish! The chicken breast could have been pounded thinner, to cover the bread surface better but also make sandwich more "level". Toasted bread was cut on diagonal so corners of 3 slices had nothing between them or just condiments. It had avocado slices on it and when biting through thicker chicken breast, the toppings got squeezed out or I had to bite at angle because too "tall" to fit into my mouth. The fries were hot, crispy due to lightly coated for more edges to sizzle. The decor was modern and simple, with warmer colors outside and cooler, darker grays inside. Patio furniture was standard height and from what I saw of indoor seating were all bar top height tables and chairs. But I didn't walk around the whole dining area. Restrooms were M & W, clean and mobility accessible, as was the entire restaurant. Lots of parking in the large lot, with plenty of handicapped parking. Prices were $-$$ but totally acceptable for the high quality dining experience. We did not see any freighter action on the water, but I will definitely be back! read more

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I think this is my 4th time to visit. I would give this latest visit a 3.5 stars. Nothing horribly wrong about the meal, but nothing outstanding either. Friendly and attentive staff. Great location. Two of us ordered the walleye and one had the fish tacos. We all agreed on 3.5 stars for the meal. I was surprised that there is a credit card fee added to the bill as well - it's a few bucks, not a big deal. But... Again, beautiful location and attentive staff read more

Went to Port Huron on a random Tuesday, looking for somewhere to eat I stumble upon this place. Located inside the Double Tree this restaurant had a great view of the Lake. Only complaint is it was almost 45 between when we came in and when we got our food. My friend got the Diablo Burger while I got the fried chicken sandwich. Disregarding the wait, the food was delicious and boy were our drinks strong. Overall a good place to grab a bite with a beautiful view of the Blue Water Bridge. read more

Freighters Eatery & Taproom - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Port Huron, Michigan

Great food and fast service! We went to Freighter's for dinner and ordered the fried calamari, filet mignon medium rare, parmesan crusted whitefish, and NY cheesecake. Overall the food was very delicious and our waitress was very friendly and helpful in recommendations. The fried calamari lacked a bit of flavor but it was fried well. We really enjoyed the filet mignon as it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The whitefish was also delicious and seasoned well but I would have preferred a bit more crunch. Lastly, the cheesecake was creamy and I would recommend it! We also ordered some holiday drinks and enjoyed all of them. The restaurant is connected to the convention center and DoubleTree hotel, so since there was an event going on that night, it was very difficult for us to find parking in the shared parking lot but once we found parking, it was an easy walk into the restaurant. I really enjoyed our view of the Blue Water Bridge at night when it was all lit up. I highly recommend sitting next to a window during your meal! It is also a short walk to the bridge from the restaurant and you can take a leisurely walk under the bridge after your meal. You won't regret it! read more