Sat @ bar and watched college football. Old UP style bar, seemed like the food…read moreLooked good coming out, we didn't eat. Bartenders & waitresses were fun and attentive. Have to try their food next time

First impression was hell yes this is a find. Oh my God the food was incredible. I'm so happy I…read morewent the wrong way and stumbled across this. Come to find out everyone I know that has been up north has been here and they love it as well. Great Great place

While up north, I knew I wanted to swing by Iron Fish to purchase some bottles of bourbon…read morebarrel-aged maple syrup (it's reason alone to go). My party suggested we stick around for dinner too, which I wasn't going to object to. I wasn't surprised to hear that we'd have a 35-minute wait on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating and offered an empty room upstairs to wait and pass the time with some games. We asked if we could order some cocktails, and luckily the answer was yes. We placed an order with the hostess, and she brought those upstairs. Later, when there was a Shirley Temple spill, staff was gracious and whipped up another drink right away. Hospitality deserves five stars alone. What else deserves five stars? The cocktails of course. I had two "hotties," which were perfect with the wintry weather...and smart thinking. Who really wants a cold drink in January? The menu is simple, and much of the food is locally-sourced (huzzah). I vegetarian-ized the Christmas Dinner pizza, and it needed the saltiness/fatiness of the sausage. Still, I'll give points for creativity. Four stars. I get destination vibes from this spot, and I know I'll need to return in the summer months for the most optimal experience...but I was overall impressed with my winter trip. Five stars for Iron Fish Distillery!

I absolutely love this distillery! While the cocktails are top-notch--the Old Fashioned and…read moreManhattan I had on my last visit were perfectly balanced--the food actually stole the show. I tried the Spring Chicken pizza, and it's easily my new favorite. The combination of lemon olive oil, smoked chicken, and that pesto ricotta soprafina is incredible. I come for the drinks, but I'll be returning for the pizza!

Rounding up because two of my kids said to give one star, and two said to give three stars. Here is…read morewhy. This place has potential- it's an adorable cozy hometown bar that has all the feels to be the best place in town- but boy did it drop many balls. Pro: 1: Televisions on around the space with the live football game on! Woohoo 2: jukebox where you can select the tunes. 3: they give you a small cup of crayons for kids, "and they weren't the normal red, blue, green, yellow only!" The pros end there sadly. We stopped in at 6:35 on Sunday. The restaurant was busy but not wild. We stood for ten minutes before anyone greeted us- and when we were greeted the woman said oh there's a table there you can take. So if you stop in I am assuming it's seat yourself?! After seating ourselves we sat at our table another ten minutes without menus, without being greeted. My husband and I looked at each other and laughed- maybe we're supposed to order at the bar?! I got up and got menus for our table. After another 5-8 minutes a server came over and took our order. We ordered two pizzas, a burger, nachos, and a wet chicken burrito. The food took forever to arrive- I mean forever!!!! Like I mentioned we sat at 6:50ish, and our food arrived at 8:04! Our kids were pretty over waiting and so were we. The food was very sub par- we won't be returning unfortunately which is a bummer because the bar is adorable. The nachos were gross and felt like a can of dog food had been poured onto tortilla chips. The only redeeming factor was the sour cream and cheese per our kids. The pizza was pretty awful also! And it's pizza- it's not hard to get pizza right. The pizza was so darn greasy. I couldn't eat mine and our kids only had a few bites. Such a bummer. My husband ate his burger but didn't love it. The burrito was eh- nothing to write home about. I was excited and hopeful about it. The chicken inside was a bit off putting to me. It felt like fake chicken bits which totally creeped me out. After we paid our bill we eagerly left. If you're passing through town keep going. There busy be better. My husband and I only came in for a quick easy good meal- after our time here we wish we'd cooked in.

Food 5 Ambiance 5 this feels like you are in someone's…read morecabin it's super cozy and cool decor Service 5+++ so friendly and attentive We came here 2 nights in a row and had we been staying another night it would have been 3. We had a group of 6 with 2 kids and the staff was wonderful with refills and accommodating additions / subs for items. Avoid the ski hill restaurants down the road and do yourself a favor come here.

The oldest tavern in operation in Manistee County, the Blue Slipper offers lots of history in its…read moredecor but a more contemporary fun experience. Jukebox, TV, very friendly and attentive staff, great food and drinks at good prices all come together to make this place a great place for a meal, a drink at the bar, or both. A must visit when traveling through Onekama.

This classic Onekama is back. Come for the ambiance and the great beer selection…read more Glad to it re-opened with committed new owners. Limited apps and simple menu items include; burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, broasted chicken and cod dinners.

We just spent seven days in Frankfort, and every single day ended at Stormcloud. By the end of the…read moreweek, we felt like locals! The Belgian-style beers are top-tier, and the BBQ pork nachos and pretzels are the perfect post-adventure snacks. We spent hours here playing cards and dice in such a relaxed atmosphere. Huge shoutout to Bruce and Connie--they provided amazing service and made us feel right at home. A must-visit!

Good food, nice place and great service. We'd go back. One could give it a 5, but i reserve those…read morefor something really special. This was very good.

The Cabbage Shed is a must visit!…read more I've been to Frankfort a few times but I was introduced to The Cabbage Shed during this recent visit. I was surprised it took so long to learn about this place! I visited during the warmer months so the outdoor patio was open. They have a DJ on the patio that allows you to request a song via submitting a song from the available vinyls. It was fun to look through the vinyls he had available and playing throwback songs. The Cabbage Shed is extremely popular so I highly recommend making a reservation, if possible. The outdoor sitting goes fast but they have ample indoor tables. My group was able to at least sit next to a window even though we were inside. The view on the patio is breathtaking! Even if you cannot sit outside, they'll let you step out to take a photo from the second floor if it's not too busy inside. I'm not sure if it's a requirement but every place in this area pour heavy handed. No complaints! I ordered the baked penne with sausage and it was unbelievable. I ordered this dish months ago and I still mention it anytime I reflect on my trip. The dish was flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. This was a relief because that's not the case for a lot of places nearby. I was easily able to get a a second meal out of my order. If I'm able to get at minimum two meals from my order it's always worth the price. I will definitely visit The Cabbage Shed during my future visits.

The prices were very expensive for what you received. The…read moreoutdoor seating was nice with a water view so I guess that is the extra cost. The salad which was my dinner hardly had anything on it. I asked about the salad and felt misled. The fries were very well cooked.

Let's be honest, you aren't going to the Villa Marine Bar for high-end crafted cocktails and…read moremichelin star food. Villa Marine Bar is the place you visit if you want cheap drinks and a beautiful view! My husband and I visited two nights in a row and didn't leave disappointed. They had a drink special for a pomegranate margarita and it was delicious! I also tried the blackberry margarita and no complaints. I've never had a drink from the Villa Marine Bar and questioned if there was alcohol in it because you test it instantly haha. The staff at the Villa Marine Bar are friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was new to waitressing (she told it was her first shift) and it was amazing seeing how patient everyone was with her. She was awesome and even remembered my group the next day when we visited. I was able to try the popcorn chicken during my first visit. It was okay but as I mentioned earlier, you go to the Villa Marine Bar for the drinks. Most of the people I observed were there for the drinks. The view of the marina was lovely. I visited right before the sun started setting so it was nice to see the color change of the sky.

Had a delicious lunch at the Villa yesterday. Greeted and seated by an owner. Server was…read moredelightful; knowledgeable about the menu items and the special of the day. I had the smash burger. It exceeded my expectations! Cole slaw on the side was tasty. The back deck offers a wonderful view. I'll be back!

A great place. Happy the tradition continues. I suggest the blooming onion and the ribs. Don't…read moreforget the cornbread! Actually we never had a bad experience at Dingys. Great staff, food is always excellent. In the wintertime they always have food specials going for we local people.

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

Brewery # 265 We…read morecame in here right when they opened at 11am on a Sunday for lunch and a few beers before our kayaking trip. I was surprised to see they had a brunch menu instead. I immediately ordered the corn beef hash that came with 2 sunny side up eggs and sourdough toast. It was all delicious. I also ordered a flight of beers that were all solid. While they didn't have a hazy IPA (my favorite style) they did have a good selection. The Nightfall Imperial Stout was my favorite followed by the Manistee IPA (American IPA). The Hefeweizen and Lumber Baron Wheat beer were both solid. The place itself is very nice and the bartender was really friendly. The place wasn't very busy with only 2-3 other tables full when we left. They also make their own spirits for purchase.

Friendly staff and good variety of beers. We had the fish dinners and smiled fish app. Good music…read morechoices and parking across the street.

Great neighborhood drinking bar for locals off the main strip that is more than happy to have…read moretourists wander in. Very friendly and attentive bartender and great drink prices. Lots of basic fried bar food options good for snacking while you drink but not so much a place to go for food only.

Dive bar. Youngish 20-something crowd. Very good drink prices. Blackout Wednesday = loud, crowded,…read moreand lively. We had fun and this is a popular place for the locals. Street parking is a hassle and I'm sure the neighbors hate it but if you want social time and cheap drinks, you've found it.