Enjoyed 2 meals here in late August. breakfast was sausage gravy and biscuits; very good, service…read morewas friendly, quick. there was a table of folks whose conversation i overheard a bit: apparently they come here regularly for breakfast or maybe just coffee and conversation. very homey. Also had their whitefish dinner (take-out): good sized piece of whitefish, perfectly cooked (broiled), with white baked potato, green beans (ddn't taste right, ddn't finish them), and the best tomato basil soup i've ever had! wish i'd bought a quart of it to bring home. again service was quick, friendly.

The food was delicious, fast, generous, and reasonably priced. I had a Breakfast Pasty with…read moresausage gravy, and a side of hash browns for under $11. The service was fast and friendly! The place was exceptionally clean. I will be back!

Go early because they fill up fast. Especially during event weekends. Not sure about the dead of…read morewinter. Super friendly service. Brooke was our server and she had a delightful smile. I had the Mighty Mac Breakfast and hubby had the Biscuit and Gravy with Scrambled Eggs. The coffee was very good. Highly recommend stopping by when visiting the UP. They also have a small bakery that had a steady flow of patrons. The restaurant was open airy and bright.

I would've given this place five stars, but then I spoke to the manager…read more This is the best breakfast I have ever had. I was afraid the pancakes and french toast would be super sweet, but they weren't. The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The toppings were well incorporated and not over powering. The French toast was perfectly cooked and not too big. The whipped cream was delicious and not overly sweet. I was afraid the coffee would be mediocre, but it was perfect. I wish I lived here so I could try more of the menu! Our server, Audley, was polite, understood the menu, and timely. It was the best breakfast I have ever had, so I wanted to make sure the staff knew what a great time I had. I asked to speak to the manager. Yelp is fine, but I strongly believe in paying compliments directly to those in charge. The manager could not have been less interested in talking to me. A middle aged, medium height, average sized, medium blonde haired woman with large earrings, anxious eyes, and a false smile... she was quick to come over and quick to ignore me. She made minimal eye contact, turned her body away from me, and proceeded to pick up plates before I had finished my sentence. She turned her body away before I was done speaking. As soon as she felt I had spoken long enough, she left. It was a strange experience for an otherwise pleasant meal. If I lived closer, I'd likely choose somewhere else for future breakfasts. When management isn't interested in doing their job, service tends to follow. It's too bad. If only she had managed to stand still, face me, and listen... I might have given this a five star review.

The Pancake House is diner food. They serve breakfast and lunch during operating hours. We were…read moreable to get in quickly. I got the blueberry pancakes and they were OK. The server brought our food and beverages, and we never saw her ever again until it was time to pay the bill. I was thirsty and disappointed that she never refilled our drinks. They do not have any restrooms in the restaurant.

We had a good experience here! It's an American breakfast diner situation. I got the breakfast…read moreburrito and a chocolate chip pancake- delicious! Prices were standard for Mackinac Island, but $8 for one pancake is a bit much. The service was quickly especially give how busy it was and our server was friendly and helpful. It's a small space so there tends to be a wait for larger parties. Would recommend!

Great service, great food, many menu options, fun place and ambiance. We got there at 8:30 am on an…read moreAugust Sunday morning, were seated promptly for party of six, had our coffees and food as quickly as you would hope, and were out the door by 9:20. Place was packed by 9:15 am shortly before we left, so go a little earlier to beat the crowd!

On a Sunday morning in late August, we got lucky and got a table right away. Super friendly staff…read moreright off the bat. Well lit with kitschy decor-a mix of colorful murals and teapots (teapots are for sale), and other items, like puzzles and cute boxes. Uneven floors add to its charm. Menus are cute newspapers, with "articles" about the place and area in case you're interested. Nice coffee options, like espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, though we elected to have just regular coffee. Served hot with free refills, and choice of half & half or flavored creamers on the table. I ordered the biscuits & gravy with eggs and hash browns, while my husband ordered the lobster Benedict. Food came out relatively quickly and we were both pretty happy with our orders. We ordered extra crispy hash browns and they were the only item that fell short, not being really extra crispy. But they were good enough considering how good the rest of the food was. Our sever came by several times to check on us and give us coffee warm ups. Really just a great experience overall. Sometimes tourist town restaurants miss the mark, but Java Joe's isn't one of those. We loved it and are looking forward to coming back!

Amazing and Simple Old School Food -Hot, Delicious and Plenty!!…read moreCome hungry and plunge into this gem of an honest and unpretentious eating experience. Cozy space with a perfect ambiance. The owner is a Grill Maestro, and like a symphony conductor he passionately draws out culinary perfection from the hot steel right before your eyes. The friendly server efficiently works the bar and several tables like a F1 pit crew. The FOOD is fantastic!! Hearty delicious and comforting it hearkens back to the best small town diners. i'm a sandwich dude, and the Bubby was the best eat I've had in years. The fries are a welcome change, uniquely disc shaped, very tasty and crispy. Breakfast or lunch, you can't go wrong

So spent five days in the area on both sides of the bridge and this was the absolute best meal I…read morehad... the server and the cook were both incredibly friendly, helpful and simply never stopped moving. Even though they seemed like the world is on fire they took time to check in on us. Problem was that once the food was dropped off(piping hot no less!) I simply didn't want to stop eating it as it was one of the best patty melts I've ever eaten. The chips were nicely seasoned, perfectly seasoned and delicious as well. Don't be afraid of the store layout inside as it's teeny tiny in there but seating was cozy once we got seated. This place has been around since 1954 slinging burgers... and it shows. Stop by and check them out if you're on the island. Thank me later.

Great little diner. Breakfast was great and we got seated quick. Skip the Wild Blueberry wait time…read moreand check out Bentley's - the cinnamon rolls are awesome, french toast yummy too. Nice servers too.

Great food service makes me feel welcome will come again and food was good, Good Ambiance.read more

The Main Dining Room at the Grand Hotel is a special place to eat. The atmosphere is very…read moreimpressive. You feel very special while you're there. We did not make a reservation and we were able to walk right in without a wait on a Friday night. The restaurant is so incredibly big it accommodates a lot of people. We had both breakfast and dinner there and here are our thoughts. Dinner: this is a five course meal. There was so much food. I felt like I couldn't even finish it. I really loved the bison meatballs a lot. The Sweet Corn & Charred Poblano soup was fantastic. Unfortunately the prime rib was just OK. The prime rib at the Jockey club is way better. The cheesecake dessert was extremely disappointing. Our server was excellent and made it a great experience. Dinner here is extremely expensive so I would do it once and go somewhere else for dinner on other nights. Breakfast: Our server was terrible and we ended up getting her both mornings we were there. For the extreme amount of money we are paying to eat here. It really just made the experience terrible. The first day we ordered off the menu and I got orange juice. The waiter gave me one small glass and we never saw her again. The next day I did the buffet and was able to refill my own orange juice multiple times. it's just silly how terrible we were neglected. The breakfast was good, but too overpriced.

This was my first time staying at the Grand Hotel and I was excited for the meals in the dining…read moreroom. The required dress code makes it an elevated experience, and the staff are all so attentive and on top of things. We opted for the dining package that includes breakfast and dinner, so we enjoyed several meals here. Each night features a different menu for the dinner: red, green, or yellow. The dinners are five courses and you are encouraged to choose an item for each course, but you don't have to (many of the kids in our party only ordered appetizers and mains). On the first night, I had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, herb-crusted prime rib, and the German chocolate cake. The prime rib was my favorite although it was a bit too salty. The second night I opted for the butter poached lobster roll, tuscan sausage and kale soup, little gem Caesar, crab crusted walleye, and the famous pecan ball for dessert. My favorite was the lobster roll - it was a small portion, but so delicious and the lobster was perfectly cooked. Overall, the dinner food was all good to very good. Seasoned pretty well, cooked nicely, and super impressive with the mass quantities of food that they put out every single day. The dinners took two hours, but I never felt that the pacing was off and things moved along well. We also dined here for breakfast twice - they have a breakfast buffet as well as an a la carte menu which is included. I enjoyed the egg white bowl for breakfast one morning, and then the buffet the next day. I do wish there were some kind of vegetables/veggie dishes on the breakfast buffet but that's just me.

Food, service, ambiance is everything you would expect at your local watering hole…read more The bartender was also our server. Very pleasant conversation and friendly. An establishment that is in the running for the longest ran tavern in the state, it has quite the history inside those doors. If you're expecting classy, bright, elegant- this is not the place for you. But if you want a hometown feel with history and great service, this is your place!

Popped in for a quick cheeky drink. I didn't have any children with me, and I didn't see any…read morechildren or families while I was at Mustang Lounge, so I'm thinking this place is more geared toward adults. It's a lounge and tavern! Those words, and kids, do not usually go together. But looking at the food menu, it's pretty appealing to all ages, so I'm sure kids are not turned away. I didn't get any food when I visited Mustang Lounge, just drinks. I almost never get a cocktail because they're usually too sweet, but I got some sort of citrus and honey cocktail, the name of which escapes me. It was really good! We also got a beer, and the beer was served in a cold, frosty glass. They have a lot of beer options here. Mustang Lounge is quiet and intimate -- a nice place to get a drink and relax for a while.