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    Gustafson's Smoked Fish

    4.6 (45 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Lizzette R.

    Stopped here for lunch items while driving through Moran to Grand Marais, and I'm so glad we did. The smoked whitefish was exceptional. The friendly cashier helped us choose some locally made items. The store also had an indoor bathroom and two portable potties outside. This small convenience store was a delightful surprise.

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    Katy C.

    Driving around in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, you'll see lots of places with signs about smoked fish/jerky/pasties etc. Gustafson's is one of those places! My friends and I stopped in to Gustafson's on our way to Camp Seven Lake to pick up some smoked whitefish dip and ice. We also got some Upper Hand beer and a bottle of pure maple syrup. You know, all the UP essentials. The prices seemed pretty normal for smoked fish, around $8 or $9 per pound. They also sell lots of souvenir type items like shot glasses, postcards, t-shirts, hats, etc. You can get some grocery items if you forgot anything and of course booze. There are porta potties available and quite a bit of parking. The smoked whitefish dip was a little too strong for my taste - it was extra smoky and a little too fishy for me, and I usually love whitefish dip. Overall this is a great stop to pick up some supplies and get a photo sitting in the big Adirondack chair!

    This place is a treasure!!! We've been looking for a magnet for the Upper Peninsula and they had many cute ones. They had so many wonderful souvenirs, smoked fish, pasties, and you name it. So many little places are closed along the route so we were really happy to find this adorable store open. And the people were incredibly nice

    Outside. Decent parking with a dog run area.
    Joseph G.

    There are a lot of tourists trap smoked fish and jerky places. This isn't that. Does it have the typical trinkets and crap you don't need...sure but it also has the best smoked whitefish that I've ever had. Not sure about the other fish they have. Although I'm sure it's great. The whitefish is just so good I can't not get it. I've been getting fish from here for 20+ years. Just brought my 2 year old here for the first time. Making memories. Anytime I go across the bridge I'm going here for sure no doubts. It's so good I usually take fish back to my uncles etc. Get the whole whitefish some spicy slim Jim's and a faygo. You will not be disappointed. Simply the best in my opinion.

    Ashley S.

    My husband grew up going here and getting beef sticks, smoked fish, crackers and cheese curds. Honestly this was one of the main reasons we chose mackinaw to spend our family vacation this year was to relive those memories with our family. Let me just say, it did not disappoint!!! This was the most amazing smoked fish and beef sticks I've ever had. You could tell that everyone that stopped were huge fans because everyone grabbed fish , cheese curds and beef sticks. We spent over $500 the whole tome we were there so we could Could take a bunch of stuff home. We will definitely be returning, can't wait until the next tome we are in mackinaw!

    The shop across the street which is owned by Gustafon's
    Alyssa G.

    We love Gustafon's! When we got home from the UP, we had friends ask, "please tell me you went to Gustafon's?!" So glad we did. The meat sticks were great and the random specialty items definitely added to our trip. They also had cute mugs and souvenirs. The shop across the street (owned by the same people) was SO CUTE and trendy, too! Had tons of great brands including Rifle Paper Company.

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    R L.

    Friendly folks run this place. All goods are delicious, fresh and reasonably priced. Clean bathrooms! This will always be a stop over for us when we visit the UP on future trips.

    Cici S.

    Cute gas station and shop a good ways past Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. Pretty much a stand alone establishment that is worth the stop - you'll spot the big yellow letters. Very friendly and helpful service. They have an array of smoked fish; we settled on one whole smoked whitefish that weighed in a little over 1 pound and a good hunk of smoked trout. As I was advised that the cheese curds are mild, a woman behind the counter brought out and suggested an extra sharp Wisconsin cheddar. The smoked fish are very interesting - good. The white fish is saltier and the trout is fattier, both go well with the cheese and buttery Ritz crackers. Add some apples and baby carrots and you've got yourself a great picnic spread!

    Elli V.

    The salmon and jerky are fantastic!!! Had to stop on our way back to try the trout and whitefish and pick up more jerky!

    Sad day for two little girls and this mama.

    We drive 20 hours from South Carolina each year and look forward to picking up a couple smoked whitefish on the way. However this year was extremely disappointing. I called at 5:50, knowing they close at 6:00, and asked if the could stay open FOUR minutes past 6:00 to buy two whole smoked white fish and was told, "no, they close at 6:00." We showed up at 6:03. This wouldn't happen in the south y'all.

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    Cute little store on the side of the road. Great selections of meat sticks and smoked fish. The lady at the front was nice and helpful.

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    Excellent smoked fish but you could tell the women working behind the counter had better things to do then help customers.

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    Really good jerky. Service was quick and friendly. Will stop again if in the area. Plus the saved us being a gas station too.

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    Heard good things about this place. Stopped there over the weekend. Best smoked salmon we have ever ate.

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    Man this is some good smoked fish and fair pricing. I should've bought more. Whatever they're using to smoke it - they're doing it right.

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    Best smoked fish in the yoop! Always worth a stop here to buy their perfectly smoked fish old fashioned style.

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    As we are in the UP, we were told we must try a pastie and this place had decent reviews and was…read moreright up the road. First impressions, they definitely have some heft to them! The outside baked crust is crisp and tasty. My husband's beef pastie was filled with beef, similar to other posters pictures and he really enjoyed his. Everything was hot too I have a tough time eating beef so opted for the chicken option and while my sandwich was tasty, it was truly 95% potato, a tiny bit of carrots and just very, very little chicken. Maybe I got the bottom of the bowl or something, but it definitely needed more protein. He did have a veggie option available today as well. This place is super popular spot and the sandwiches are $8.50 each, we ordered a gravy, as per other Yelp recommendations and we shared that. It was an additional two dollars. He gives you a lot gravy!! Parking is very limited out front, but we found people were in and out pretty quick. There are a couple picnic tables where you can sit and eat but honestly, he really just doesn't have the room for that so get it to go. The owner seems super friendly, and I love the fact that so many people are supporting his business. Another UP box checked!

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