Last minute dinner stop after hiking and we had the best time. Two different bears and a coyote…read moreeating while we ate. Grilled chicken sandwich was delicious, bacon cheese burger my son devoured, husband said hot beef was ok. It gives small town vibes in the best way. And our server was so busy but so kind.

We waited to be seated behind a family who said they'd been waiting 15-20 minutes. The servers were…read moreall running around like they were completely slammed...but it was pretty chill. The vibe of the whole place felt weird from the door. It feels like an old YMCA. When we got seated in the middle of the room with no view of the bear out back I knew I'd be mad just not being able to do anything while we clearly were going to wait a long time. We decided to pass. On the way out there was a line of 10 old ppl waiting to pay in various sized groups. The windows were so filthy you couldn't take photo or video anyway. They do have tons of books of their photos though if that will suffice.

My family and I have been coming to Syl's for over 20 something years at this point every time we…read morevisit the Upper Peninsula. We adore the town of Ontonagon and Syl's is always a stop for us when we're here. This charming diner has traditional pasties, breakfast food, and other great lunch options. We haven't been for dinner, but I'm sure it's just as wonderful. The to go to orders for my family are always a pastie with gravy, the wild rice cranberry turkey melt, and I always get the spicy chicken sandwich with onion rings. Portions are enormous here, the picture of my chicken sandwich has the bun smashed down so it was easier to fit in my mouth without dislocating my jaw lol. This is also my favorite chicken sandwich I've ever had, ANYWHERE. Service is great even though they're understaffed, so please be patient. The staff are incredibly nice and attentive and treat their locals well. Got a taste for a sweet treat? Great news because Syl's has a pastry case and even has cake and pie, all freshly made. If they have carrot cake, it's a must have. Overall, my family and I love Syl's diner. It's not only nostalgic for me, it's something to look forward to when making our way up to the UP. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

My family of 4 went to have lunch here over the Labor Day weekend, it was busy but service was fast…read moreand the food was good and hot. The best part of our visit was the young man who was our server, this gentleman could hustle! He was fast, efficient and so great! He kept our drinks filled, other patrons checked on and the neighboring tables cleared and wiped immediately. This young man is a credit to his family and his excellent work ethic. I did not get his name but I will go back in the future and ask to be sit in his assigned area. My husband and I were so impressed we left him a nice tip. Thank you so much for the good food, wonderful service and great service.

Love this place!!! I visit every time I'm in Houghton!!! Great service / bartenders!!!read more

Monty was the best bartender! we stopped in to grab a bite and kill a little time and we…read morethoroughly enjoyed the food and drink! the highlight was definitely the service. Monty was friendly and attentive. he remembered our names and asked us questions about what we were doing in the area. he greeted Everyone as they came in and knew the regulars by name. it was a fantastic stop! the loaded tater tots were delicious!!

Very friendly staff, quick service & good food. Our server was patient with my 5 year old niece who…read morehad a million questions. It is very close to the Adventure Mines which worked out perfectly for our trip.

Good burger, excellent fries. Hummingbird feeder by window provided great entertainment!read more

Great Food, Great Prices, Awesome Service!…read more Great prices on food! The red headed waitress was amazingly friendly and gave some good tips for waterfalls in the area! My little boy was amazed by her friendly nature and her red hair since he had never seen red hair before! French toast was made with some great possibly made there delicious bread! It was great! This place is worth a stop for a bite....

We didn't get to take in the ambiance because we travel with our dog so we had to order to go and…read moreeat in the car. Still, this was nothing short of amazing. My wife and I both LOVED it! The meatloaf isn't always on the menu but if it is you must try it. Bring a hearty appetite.

Had the Reuben Burger...OUTSTANDING! Also, love the chili. Always have a great meal at the Mosquito.read more

Great place if your into drunken patrons at the bar. Food is passable but pricey. One big room with…read morethe bar included, extra noisy. Maybe a better hang out during snowmobile season.

Best fish fry, FANTASTIC Reuben, and my husband loves their smash burgers. It's a simple menu but…read morewe've always had fantastic service and excellent food!!!

Dan S., stay in Illinois please or stay away from Mercer, Johnny's is one of the best places for…read morefood and drinks in the Northwoods. Go eat there! You'll know Dan S. is full of shit.

Kept passing by this place on my UP travels and finally made it in for breakfast…read more The dinner plate sized omelette was perfectly cooked and generously portioned and the waitress was very friendly.

Food was good and came out hot. I had a Reuben w/fries the wife had a chicken sandwich with some…read moreonion rings. Service was also good and the bathroom was nice and clean!

The restaurant has a great interior, a cute log cabin theme. The food was very good, we ordered the…read moreFriday fish fry, it was delicious and the portions are big. It was a lovely restaurant and a great experience!

Our friends were visiting, enjoying the Anatomy of a Murder tourist trail. Since we hadn't eaten…read morehere before, we tagged along. It was a nice drive over and the restaurant has a beautiful lakeside view. The parking lot is more like a scenic turnout and, I suspect, it's a bit of a free-for-all when it gets crowded. The restaurant's decor is beautiful with a strong cozy cabin vibe. IT wasn't very busy when we got there (we had reservations, just in case). Our server was very friendly and helpful, setting a good pace for dinner. The portions for all of our orders were very generous. I'm told that the burger and the crispy fish sandwich were very good. The Jimmy Stewart pork chop - I'm also told - lived up to its reputation. I ordered the dill pickle fried chicken sandwich, which was fine but underwhelming. I would not order it again (admittedly I'd have to be VERY hungry to give that pork chop a go). The menu is expansive and I'm sure that you'll find a new favorite in the mix.