Tiffany was the sweetest lady running a bar I've ever encountered! She went not only above, but WAY…read morebeyond what people would consider great service! We arrived in town a little late on a Friday with nowhere to eat (this town shuts down at 8pm on a Friday?? Seriously??) Tiffany reopened her fryer to make us something to eat knowing my wife was getting the shakes from hunger. That was the nicest thing ever, and really shows what the "small town spirit" and redefines what "above and beyond" is all about. Thank you, thank you! We'll definitely be back for the burgers you guys are famous for!

Worst customer service! Accused me of following people from other bars to there's! Dis respectful!…read moreDont go to this place by yourself much less at all!

Absolutely fantastic!! Whitefish was fresh, beers were cold and they have Michigan flags…read morethroughout!! Go Blue!! Bartenders were very attentive and never let our drinks go low! Nostalgic sports bar decor plus connected to their motel! We came during winter so it was not crazy busy. We will be back!

Service and food didn't not meet expectations. Table sticky not impressed with experienceread more

I love bars like this. I was on a trip with one of my friends. We decided to try the Keyhole…read moreafter another restaurant did not no meet our expectations. (I wanted to go to the Keyhole as my first choice but was overruled) I had the steak hoagie with onion rings, and he had the white fish dinner. Both were very good. We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was great. The food was delivered quickly and there were lots of TVs to watch as you ate. I will be going back next time I am in Mackinaw City!

When checking in to our hotel we asked the front desk receptionist for the best place to eat…read moredinner. She said hands down, The Keyhole Bar & Grill. It did not disappoint at all. We both had fish, my wife the walleye and me the whitefish. (I had it blackened and it was a couple extra bucks though. I've never seen additional fee for blackened.) BUT nonetheless it was EXTREMELY delicious. They also had a wide variety of craft beers. It was crowded but got in after only about a 5 minute wait. (too cold for the outside seating area). We were in the back by the pool table but wasn't too bad and not too loud so we could carry on a conversation. Alicia our waitress was extremely nice and the service was extremely quick considering how busy it was. So, our front desk receptionist was absolutely correct. HANDS DOWN !

Oh, Mary! Definitely get the signature dish at Mary's Bistro: the crispy chicken tenders. It's a…read morelotta beige on one plate -- breaded chicken tenders, fries and coleslaw -- but sometimes you need to embrace a monochromatic meal every now and then. The chicken tenders come with a creamy mustard sauce (also beige) that is delicious all by itself. The chicken fried chicken is also great, and comes with a bacon-corn gravy smothered on top. The chicken fried chicken is served with mashed potatoes and green beans. It's a comforting dish. They have a small kids menu at Mary's: a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese and mac & cheese. All of the kids entrees come with fries, except the mac & cheese. One of my children ordered the kids' mac & cheese, and I'm happy to say that the mac & cheese is house-made, and not Kraft mac & cheese. I like when a restaurant makes an effort to make their own mac & cheese for kids! The location is great -- right on the beach, with patio seating. We visited during the fall, on a chilly day, so we sat inside, but we still had a nice view of the beach. After we ate, we were steps away from the sand. It was nice to enjoy a tasty meal and then watch the sun set from the beach that was right there.

It started off great then slowly went downhill. We were seated immediately by the window which gave…read moreus a wonderful view of the deck and waters. The server was really nice and took our order but we didn't see her again until later when we were done with the food. No checking in so we weren't able to ask for things like extra sauce or another set of silverware. In terms of food everything was a little off. The mushroom pizza was too lemon forward. Maybe they should use truffle oil instead of lemon. The Nashville chicken sandwich was dry and ended up being tough/overly fried. For the entrees we had to pay $5 to add fries to our sandwiches, which I think becomes overpriced for what you get. The truffle fries didn't really have any truffle flavor. The only saving grace was the grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions. Overall, the "bistro" didn't really live up to the name. Felt more like a dark bar with a country theme and a nice view of the waters.

This is possibly the only sports bar in town, but it's cozy, clean, and serves too good food. Lots…read moreof TVs to view the game, and excellent service. Beer selection was ok.

Good bar food, pleasant enough, one big open room. Decent prices and the staff is happy to have…read moreyou there. Can't speak to any of the main dishes.

We've heard so much about this restaurant. Friends came into town unexpectedly and we had an…read moreopportunity to visit. It was a lively and clean restaurant. The menu selection was diverse, American bar food to a bit more refined. This is as close to a sports bar with a country flair that overlooks Mullet Lake with beautiful views, that you can find in non-metropolitan area.

Breakers has a casual, sports bar setting. There are several television stations broadcasting. You…read morecan play Keno and chat with friendly folk. The main issue was that we were really hungry, having spent hours waiting on auto repair. The brisket tacos did not satisfy but to alleviate hunger. The flour tortillas were what my sister called 'raw'. They were not heated at all. The brisket meat was lukewarm warm. The cabbage slaw was raw. There was a dab of chunky plastic jar salsa already placed in the middle of each taco. Chips and salsa: the salsa was in a very small plastic thimble. We couldn't even fit a chip into the salsa. The best part about our dinner: the server asked if everything was good. I told her that it was definitely not my favorite EVER. The wonderful thing about this was that she asked me to explain. She did not show an animosity and was truly inquisitive about our dislike of the food. She said that she would tell 'him'. I am assuming that 'he' would be the cook. I appreciated her concern because the bill was about $40 and when my sister can't finish her meal that's a problem. It was about 430 and I hadn't eaten all day so I did finish mine but I couldn't say that I was not pleased with it. Although nothing was spoiled and it certainly could've been worse. I don't know if I could trust going back. I think that they could do a real light marinade on the cabbage to soften it a bit and if they fried the tortillas and maybe offered corn or tortilla in the beginning, it would be an improvement. Or how about if the salsa so called and in such a tiny vessel, it wasn't tasteless but clearly store-bought. Any restaurant should be able to do something with this information. I don't mean to be negative or demeaning, but I do intend to given an honest review based on my impression. Good luck Breakers. I was actually very happy to see that something was open during this flooding season. Unfortunately, I would've driven 50 miles further to have a better dinner.

Got a table right away at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. The strawberry spinach salad was nice. My pan…read moreseared perch sandwich was somewhat disappointing - two small skinny pieces of fish hidden under sauce and lettuce. Still going with 4 stars because our waitress Mariah was great, grandson enjoyed his salmon, granddaughter liked her veggie quesadillas, and three year old great granddaughter ate her grilled cheese

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Drinks and dessert was the main focus for a visit to Seabiscuit Cafe. Did I procure any real food…read moreat this horse-themed restaurant? Neigh! But they had what I wanted: sugar and alky hall. I just wanted a little (big) glass of red wine and something sweet to cap off the night, and I left satisfied. Key lime pie was the special dessert of the day, so that's what I got. I can't pass up a special dessert that's here today, but might be gone tomorrow. The kitchen didn't just give me a slice of pie: They dusted my plate with powdered sugar in the shape of a horse! It's these little touches that make all the difference, and you can tell that they're not horsing around here. (Or maybe they are?) My glass of Cabernet was great, and I was told that the beer was great, too. They were very busy, considering it was the end of the season. Nevertheless, we got a seat right away, and the service was great. If you visit Seabiscuit Cafe during the evening, you'll see that it's a cozy little spot with dim lighting, where you can relax and have a meal (or just drinks and dessert, like me).

Amazing!! Went there on a recommendation from our shuttle driver and couldn't have been happier…read more Delicious food, quick service and a chill ambience. Loved every bite of what we ordered- Painted pony macaroni, Whitefish Reuben and Pasta Primavera. If we visit Mackinac Island again, Seabiscuit for sure will be our first choice for food.

Well, our first visit was after eating dinner at Dixie Saloon (which is attached) they share…read morekitchens and the menu is exactly the same. So besides the Irish pub feel in decor, there's absolutely no difference. We went in for after dinner beverages. The waitress was all over the place. Bringing one drink at a time and forgetting mine totally. We were literally 15' from the bar. Where the day time staff was obnoxious, loud, doing shots behind the bar and oblivious to focusing on the patrons. Our second visit was two evenings later as we wanted a drink and light bite to eat after a wedding. We sat in a booth a promptly was greeted by a young law student from Turkey. He saved the rating and day for our impression of the place. Efficient, polite, professional, and deserves 5 stars for his service.

We tried to eat here on Monday night this week. They gave us a menu for the Dixie Saloon. I asked…read moreif we were in the Irish Pub and they said yes. I showed them the menu for the Irish Pub, and they looked at me like I had 3 heads. They said that the Irish Pub was no longer in existence and it was all the Dixie Saloon. I asked why did they have a website and the O'Reilly's sign on the outside. Again they looked at me like I had 3 heads and said that they did not know and I was the first one to ask that question. We walked out and went to the Keyhole. It was much better than a non-existent restaurant.

The owner, Dave, was incredibly kind and helpful when visiting his bar. The bar was cozy and drinks…read morewere reasonably priced. My friends and I were visiting from Grand Rapids, and definitely will stop by the next time we're up in the Cheboygan area! We all bought matching "Thirsty's bar" hats and they are worth every penny. 10/10 experience this bar EATS

I love this little bar. The drinks are strong and the prices are good. They do not serve food but…read morehave an assortment of crunchy snacks. The owner is always nice and fun to talk to. The hours are a bit inconsistent making it hard to make plans to go. The phone doesn't get answered much. It's a bar you go to when you happen to be passing by and the sign is on. The wood stove in the cold season works great and gives this place some character.