No wait on the tap room side. 25-45 minute wait in the main dining area. Same food available in the…read moreTap room. We prefer bar service over dining service, seem to be generally more attentive and the two staff work as a team. Brandon is waiting on us. He's friendly and good at customer service. Ordered the whitefish dip, baba Ghanouj, superior whitefish tater tots, tabouli salad, superior whitefish chowder, superior whitefish tacos with black pepper fries and a spicy crispy chicken sandwich and cabbage slaw. $111 They do charge a 4% transparency fund: employee retention, living wages, staff happiness. Written on the bottom of your bill. The dishes are scratch made, in house. Nice! The tabouli is too, has some mixed greens in it. There is something sweet in the dressing or the buckwheat, not my thing at all. Rest of the salad is good though. The baba ghanouj on its own is quite garlicky, slight Smokey flavor to it. It doesn't work with the pita crackers. Not loving this at all. The whitish dip is good. My hubby liked the sweet pickled for watermelon rind garnish, I didn't like them much. The spicy chicken sandwich on the brioche bun is really good. The chicken is super crispy. It's quite good. The whitish tacos are good. The whitefish seems to be blackened, really nicely. The fish is light and perfectly cooked. The whitefish chowder is so good! The tater tots are so delicious. No slouch here. Crunchy and so yummy! Food was so unique and quiet food. The side pepper fries are and slaw ate both a bit blah, compared to the majority of our flavorful meals Service is top notch.

Arrived in town on a Saturday night. We walked in and there was a line and a wait. There is seating…read moreoutside and inside. As we were waiting in line a bartender walked past and mentioned a free table with seat yourself FCFS in the tap room. We snagged the table and were greeted immediately. The table was decorated with some cute hand drawn coasters. Ordered a couple beverages and appetizers as well as mains. The food was all delicious and service was great. We ordered a carrot cake cupcake to share for dessert. This was our least favorite part of the experience, but my partner's only complaint was the surprise golden raisins. He's not a huge fan of "pieces" in his cake. I loved the frosting, although it wasn't traditional cream cheese frosting. It was decadent and rich. 8/10.

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

Great service from the moment I walked in. Very attentive and friendly. Went over the beer options…read morealong with some samples to test - I prefer dark beers so I'd suggest the Widow Maker .... It went down well when paired with the French onion soup. Give this place a try if you're in the area

Typical bar with a hometown feel! The place is welcoming and cozy accommodating a mixed crowd of…read morestudents, the after work crowd, and dinner crowd on a Friday night. Seating for about 50-60 people and plenty of street parking. The service was quick and attentive. Our server was kind and answered our questions about the menu confidentially. The food was good. It was battered and fried well. Most of the flavor came from the condiments but the tartar was pretty tasty. We'd definitely eat here again when in the area.

Have eaten here a few times and the food is always on point! Rueben's, burgers, fish and chips…read moreare great. Laid back atmosphere, friendly servers.

Unlike the deer population, tasty Gluten Free options in da UP are rare!…read moreThe Burger Bus pumps the brakes on that - everything on their menu is listed as Gluten Free EXCEPT the buns, however, you can omit the bun OR add a GF bun for $2.50 (as of today). Bonus points for them also offering a VEGAN Falafel Burger. The fries are fantastic! My jam is Fried Chicken Brand. My dude likes the Falafel Burger & the Single Brand Burger. Customize each burger/sandwich for ALLERGIES (bottom of the list - Gluten, Dairy, Peanut) & MODIFICATIONS (additions & omissions). Wrapped burger/sandwich sits atop loose fries, 3 ketchup packets, 2 napkins, & wood utensils if needed.

Great burgers and gluten-free options. We tried Burger Bus after finding a lot of the local…read morerestaurants were closed or had long wait times.

Awesome burgers, hand cut fries, and amazing pizza. Poor location, small building, easily crowded…read moredining area. The food is top notch, burgers are amazing. If you are a fan of Five Guys, then this is a place for you. Both the burgers and hand cut fries seem almost identical between here and five guys. If it weren't for Yelp, we would have never known this place existed. The dining area is extremely small, which can make it difficult to move around with even the smallest crowds.

Lukewarm food, cheese curds where over done to the point there was barely any cheese in them and…read morewhere smashed due to the way they jam the food into a small bag. The fries where slimy, greasy and not done. The cheese on the grilled cheese wasn't melted. Burgers were ok. They gave us one price on the phone and then it was higher when we arrived which I thought was odd.

Orac is always a great place to stop if you're looking to get a nice cold beer. They've expanded…read moretheir operation over the years and I have to say I'm pleased to see what they've done with the place not much for food, but is that really what you need when you go to a nice brew pub? The staff are friendly and there's ample places to sit as it has multiple levels. Looking forward to the next time thank you.

Our favorite brewery in the UP! Such a cute outdoor area. They have water bowls for dogs, games,…read moremerchandise, two levels in the business itself. The slushy was so good! The food truck out front had tacos that were chefs kiss! Def will be coming back

Stopped by on a Thursday and got right into trivia. Trivia was super fun and the food was great…read more Got the kimchi fries and the whitefish Rangoon dip, very tasty! Staff was super friendly and trivia host was funny. Come check it out!

Bad service stalked by employees and harassed multiple times here not good drinks and no space to…read moredo anything

We had such a great experience last night! Our group of four was seated immediately, even with the…read moreJosh and Jase exposure. Our server, Alan (sorry if I spelled it wrong), was incredible - attentive, spot on recommendations, and so very pleasant! From cocktails to appetizers to entrees everything was amazing. Thank you for fulfilling a great Girls Weekend, from a new customer from the other end of the Yoop!

Downtown Marquette so parking may be a problem depending on time of year. If you can park by…read morewaterfront just a short hike up the street. Food prices were moderately high for portion with our dishes. This is also reflected on the menu with three category size ranges. We Questioned server about this and suggest you do also so your understanding plate portion. . I had the smash burger and the wife had the gold lentil Curry. When I have to pay 23.00 for a burger it better be good. With that, I have the give this an 8.5 out of 10. It was truly a very good burger with perfectly seasoned fries cooked to perfection. With reference to the wife's curry all I can say is nothing but positive adjectives to describe what she was eating finalizing with one of the top three Curry Dishes she has ever had. Ambiance was fine. Large Movie screen on wall. Interesting and fitting, you could say trendy. Nothing special, nothing lacking. Service was fine. A three primarily due to price for value but both dish options we tried were above average for taste.

The establishment is on the 2nd floor accessible via elevator or stairs. It has a decent view of…read morethe ore docks. Food is average American bar food, nothing out of this world. The service was okay. Went around lunch time, wasn't too busy, got a seat quickly.

We decided to come to this place since we didn't have anything specific we were craving, we got…read moreseated after about 5 min wait so that wasn't bad at all. Ordered the drinks and food. Drinks arrived. I ordered an Italian Margarita that was honestly really bad ( just cheap alcohol you could tell and a lot of syrup as it was super sweet) Then we ordered Shareable food. I told the waitress I didn't eat spicy so to please bring just ranch with the pickles that come with a spicy sauce and to not put jalapeños on the nachos. We waited an hour for our food to arrive and when it finally did: nachos came with jalapeño, pickles came with the spicy sauce AND the batter on the pickles was also spicy so I couldn't eat them ( I can't have capsaicin as I have intolerance to it) so impossible for me to eat them and the wings literally were the most greasy ones ever. We had to leave and forget we were even binge when we got there This is the only place we tried during our getaway in Marquette that I wouldn't recommend

I was in town to work the UP200 dog sled race and was looking for a place with a lake view and this…read moreplace did not disappoint. Although it was busy that day, the service was very attentive and the Rachel sandwich feature that I had was very tasty. They also have an extensive wine and beer list in the craft cocktail. I had was very enjoyable. The view of the lake is incredible from your table and I would highly recommend coming back to try in the future. Thanks for a great experience!

Four friends from Kansas University Law School and an internationally known author and his wife,…read morewho happen to live in Marquette, met for a Friday-night dinner in September 2025. Earlier that day we all did our book shopping at Snowbound Books on Third Street, and followed that visit by dining at The Vierling. As other reviewers have noted, the place is busy, and reservations are recommended. And as others have noted, the food is very good. Around our table we had soup (the whitefish chowder (cup, $5.75) came out piping hot - perfect with a dash of black pepper and Tabasco), some salads (gluten free, $5) - I wished someone would order the whitefish bites, but not this time. While all of us had dined at Vierling in the past, this was the first time our group was seated in the space immediately adjacent to the bar, accessed through a walkway. The space includes what looks like a still for beer or spirits, and impressive and imposing sight. We arrived at 5:30 p.m., when the space was empty, so sound levels were good. By 6:30 sound levels went up, probably due to our own conversations as well as those around us. Three of us ordered the locally sourced whitefish (grilled & lightly seasoned, $21); others ordered the grilled salmon ($21), and the beer-battered cod basket ($16.75). Those of us with room left after the entrée shared servings of chocolate peanut butter pie ($6.50, with a crushed Oreo crust, whipped peanut butter filling and fudge ganache top). Service was prompt, friendly, and everyone's order was filled without flaw. We tend to talk a lot, and I think we probably overstayed our reservation when our host explained, at close to 8:30 p.m., that the table had been reserved for another seating that evening. Our host was courteous and diplomatic, and I'm glad she spoke up, as we really did occupy the space for close to three hours on a very busy Friday night. Hope to do it again next time we're all in Marquette, but maybe be a bit more mindful of the length of our stay.