Our visit to the Back Lot was horrible! The bar service was disastrous! The 2 drinks we were able…read moreto order were made incorrect. One was a Gypsy vodka and cranberry juice, don't know what the tender put in it, but it was not cranberry juice. Asked for a replacement, was told he didn't make the drink, he was the only tender there! The second drink he made was a mule, it took him 15 minutes to make it, then couldn't figure out how to charge the credit card. Our party of 9 then left. The tender told us it was his second night, shame on the owners for leaving someone so incapable running their business. Not only did this poor choice loose business for the Back Lot Bar, but for West Coast sliders, we were all going to get good there. Only gave one star because it wouldn't let me give none. The good I did get at West Coast was 5 stars!

Great food, great beer, great music and great service. It was all around a great experience.read more

So excited to have scalawags back in Petoskey! You saved us a trip to mackinaw city!…read more Wow! Everything was delicious! Cooked quickly. Great seating area. Clean. Tried whitefish chowder. Was delicious! Pretty sure it had clam in it too. The whitefish baskets were fabulous as usual! Gotta have extra tartar sauce and hush puppies. Yum! Yum! Yum! We will be back soon!

The Good: good location, friendly service, clean atmosphere…read more The Bad: my expectations. I use to come to Scalawags many years ago when it was in the same building where Crooked Tree Breadworks is now located. This was around 2009-13. This was one of my favorite food spots. The whitefish pieces were huge, juicy and delicious. So, I moved out of Michigan for 10 years, and came back 4 years ago. I was excited to make a work trip to Petoskey recently. I saw Scalawags and shared it with my friend, who equally missed it. After I placed my order and received this (see photo). It's a far cry from the past. I know inflation has hit us pretty hard and companies have to adjust, but i just can't pay for nostalgia and receive this product. It's not the same product or quality.

We've been here many times before but the last time was 4 years ago. They are under new ownership…read moreand the full menu is back including their amazing Turkey sandwich. So so good! Got seated quickly and service is always great! Hubby said the tacos were good too! *note: restrooms are downstairs

Everything is fried. Can we have one nice steak in this town? Waitstaff are very good. Just an…read moreoutdated over fried foods and burger menu. Nothing grilled. I tried having a broiled whitefish and other mains tasted super fishy and old.

We had just finished a sail and needed a place for lunch. The wait at the most popular place was 30…read moreminutes, so we wandered the main street and came upon Marek's. There were only 8 other people in the place, but it was comfortable and the service was quick and friendly. We ordered the Fish and Chips and a Chicken and Gouda Salad. The fish and chips were very disappointing as there was only 4 little pieces of fish. The fries were good though. It was not at all worth $21.00. The salad was ample enough, but the chicken was dry and the dressing was way too sweet. The shredded gouda did add an interesting flavor profile. I can't say we would recommend eating here.

We had a wonderful dinner at Marek's in Charlevoix! I had the whitefish entrée -- perfectly breaded…read moreand paired nicely with carrots. My wife loved her vegetarian fettuccine, which was full of hearty vegetables and beautifully seasoned. We sat outside on a perfect summer evening, and the ambiance was just right. Service was excellent, and even the kids enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend for a relaxed and delicious evening out!

I went to harwood gold on a gloomy Thursday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't super busy, and I had…read morea pretty good experience. The meat pies were pretty yummy. They were incredibly hot and took a while to come out. Once they cooled down they were much better. I wish they were a little bigger but it was a great snack. The interior decor here was pretty cool! I liked the vibe, it felt northern and hip. The service was good too. No complaints from me!

The service and vibe of this coffee shop were incredible, however, the coffee wasn't great. I got…read morean iced vanilla latte with oatmilk, the flavor wasn't great and the milk to espresso ratio were off for a latte. The muffin was delectable though and I loved the cute items in the shop for purchase.

The Weathervane is a Charlevoix staple! Located on the channel, built in an old grist mill designed…read moreby Earl Young, this place has so much amazing history and is absolutely beautiful! The service here is fantastic and follows the tradition of striving for the absolute best. Whether you order one of their specials or go with a classic like the oak planked whitefish or their prime rib, you will leave completely satisfied! Next time you're looking for a great summer vacation and stumble upon Charlevoix the Beautiful, you need to stop by the Weathervane!

Lobster bisque had no lobster, fish and chips too much breading. Mediocre dinner Remodeled and…read morebar stools still wobble

Solid Fish & Chips!! We ordered the following to share - FYI they won't do single pieces of fish at…read moreall. You have to order full baskets! *Perch Basket *Whitefish Basket So between the the two - it's a tough call! My parents like the whitefish more, I liked the perch more. Both were good and perfectly fried. I just liked that the perch was a smidge more flavorful. The whitefish was definitely more flaky though! *Clam Chowder: Devoured. Nothing like soup in a can! We enjoyed the flavors and it was chock full of goodies (rather than looking too sparse and watery!) Fast casual style - order at the counter and they'll bring out your order!

One of my favorite stops on our yearly trip…read more Just a plain fish basket with tartar will do you well! However I always go for the fish tacos! Sub the coleslaw for hush puppies or if dumping your slaw on the tacos if that's what you like. One of the first customers of the day met with smiling faces and fresh food. It's such a fun pit stop before the bridge or a fresh ride. A cute little shopping center with a tourist vibe full of history, attractions, and souvenir shops.

We were excited to try this place but were slightly disappointed. I'll start with the bad then give…read moreyou the good. The fish breading was sort of wet/under cooked so much that it sort of slid off the fish. There was nothing crispy about it. It looks good but it's almost as if it's steamed or boiled instead of fried. Sadly, we didn't finish it, what a waste! We feel bad for wasting food and wasting money but we just couldn't do it. My daughter who is crazy obsessed with fish refused to eat it after 1 bite. The chicken strips were not house made but they were very crispy and delicious. The fries are fresh cut, crispy and excellent! They do have grilled sandwiches on the menu so I'm assuming that is actually the best thing to order there. I might consider coming back for a sandwich and fries but not the fish! The staff was very friendly! The store and bathroom were very clean and welcoming. They have a huge collection of vintage boat motors and taxidermy. Stop by for a soda, premade snacks and some french fries.

Stopped in for lunch on a whim and we were all highly impressed…read more The smoked whitefish spread was more like a whitefish salad, which I LOVED. Piled it on bread the next day and was very happy. Smoked whitefish chowder was homemade with love and care and I would drink this by the gallon. Whitefish and walleye baskets were to die for. And the whitefish sandwich was as amazing as you'd expect. Bonus: the fries that came with the sandwich and baskets were also utterly delicious. Cannot say enough good things about this place. I will definitely make this a regular stop coming in and out of the UP and plan better so that I can take more home from here next time. Big thanks to the wonderful staff for their hospitality and pride in their food.

The Landing is a Northern Michigan favorite! The Landing is located right on a dock in Lake…read moreCharlevoix & you can drive your boat right up to the restaurant! The vibes are amazing & perfect for the summer & the service is great. It's a must to get fresh seafood when Up North & the lake perch is absolutely delicious! The PB&J sweet potato waffle fries go so well with this & it's such a fun twist! The Asian cashew bowl was super yummy & all of their fun cocktails are extra refreshing on a hot summer day! ‍

The totality of the dining experience at the Landing Restaurant makes it one of our favorite…read moredestinations when in the area. Best waterfront dining view, hands down. Gorgeous patio; clean, casual, hip. It is so fun to watch the Ironton ferry shuttle people and cars back and forth. Ample parking with waiting areas filled with beautiful flowers and water views. If you come during lunch and dinner rush, expect to wait. The staff are all wonderful. Many staff look young yet they are all friendly and well-trained. We watched a manager respond to a challenge seating a large group and were impressed with how gracious and friendly she was with customers who appeared disgruntled. Now for the food: honestly, if this review were based on taste alone, y rating would be closer to a 3-4. However, portions are ample, well presented, arrived hot and were good. In an area with great food, it's definitely the ambience and wonderfully run restaurant that keeps us coming back. And the prices... so reasonable we had to do a double take when we received our bill. We shared two entrees and drank only water, yet were still impressed with the reasonable pricing. Great place for families.

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations.Yes…read more3 = Meets expectations. No. 2/1 = Does not meet expectations. No. OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 5 I like to setup. Nice place to hang. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 5 Great meals. We did the brunch. Enjoyed it very much. 3. SERVICE = 5 Joslyn did a great job. Attentive. Smiles. Quick to exceed expectations. 4. BATHROOM = 3 5. PRICING = 4 I felt for what we had it was priced and it exceeded my expectations for food on the island. 6. OBSERVATION Sat quickly. Taking care of in a timely fashion. I would recommend this for a place to eat. 7. POINTS 22 out of 25 25 points out expecting. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections.

Our service was good, our food was good. It was cool to sit in a window seat at a restaurant on…read moreMackinac island. I would go back. Love me some Irish food