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    Junction Buoy

    3.7 (131 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Buoy Burger
    Rachel D.

    This place was hopping when my friend and I showed up about 4:30 on a Friday evening. We had to wait probably 10-15 mins before a hostess came to greet us. I know they were busy but someone should at least say hello and we'll be right with you. After they seated the group before us, we were given a table outside fairly quickly and we had a nice view! I ordered the Blackjack Smashburger and it had amazing flavors - pepper jack, cheddar, bacon, and candied jalapenos served on a brioche bun with a side of chipotle mayo. I would definitely order it again. I would recommend Junction Buoy and would eat there again.

    Deep fried walleye with seasonal veggies
    Manny M.

    Food was delicious, the environment very relaxing, asm the service was beyond friendly. A must have if you're in the area. We had a few appetizers, Coconut Shrimp and Bang Bang Shrimp that did not disappoint. And for the main entree, the deep fried walleye with seasonal veggies. The view inside is good and the outside seating is even better.

    Burrito bowl with Pork
    Carrieq R.

    Great location with beautiful view of the river, freighters and boats. Indoor, Bar and outdoor deck seating. Husband ordered Bloody Mary (delicious) and it came with this little glass of something. We had no idea what it was, tasted it, still no idea as it had absolutely no flavor. The guesses of what it could be were very silly and fun. When we had the chance to ask what it was, we were told it was Bud Light. . Burrito bowl was good as was the fish n chips. We enjoyed our lunch.

    Walleye lemon picatta
    Justina G.

    Food was okay nothing to rave about. I got the spinach and artichoke dip to start didn't have much flavor. I liked that it came with pita and chips. Chips were bagged chips nothing special. Ordered the walleye lemon picatta. The lemon picatta sauce was nothing but oil and tasted no lemon at all and drownded with capers: The walleye still had the skin on it and had to scrap the fish out of it. My friend ordered the ribs we asked 3 times if they are fall off the bone they said yes. Ribs were not fall off the bone and the BBQ sauce was super Smokey. We got side salads and it was all mixed greens no romaine or iceberg lettuce in the salad. Location & scenery was amazing. If your looking for a good atmosphere then I'd give it a try and you decide what you think about the food. Service was good but food took a while to get to us we went on a Friday at 6pm and it was busy but not packed.

    Wine
    Stacia G.

    Great little spot who's slogan is "ship happens." (Available on all glassware and tshirts.) Arrived and parking was available just behind the restaurant- opens to the St.Clair river and you can see across to Canada. (As well to Stag island) Had some wine, beer and lunch. Wait staff was friendly, and honest. I will be back for those mussels as they are Ah-MAZ-ING!!! Yum....

    Rueben
    Greg B.

    This is a nice place, it is definitely a locals hang out. You wouldn't expect it to be dressed like fine dining on the inside, and have a very nice bar area on the Riverside. The waitress was kind we got there kind of late there was no attitude, we were only one of six customers that were there. The food came out it was good, the service was great, the menu is rather small but, sometimes it's better to have a small menu that you do well than to have a big menu That's mediocre. So if you want to watch the barges going up and down the river this is a great place to go grab a drink, get some food, go on a date. Oh sorry

    Ruben
    Bri V.

    We came here on Father's Day and it was a bit crowded but we had reservations. There was a carnival going on in the park across the street so parking was a bit scarce. We got a table on the patio and were able to watch the boats go by. We ordered the whipped feta and Thai cauliflower. The cauliflower was amazing! It was breaded with a Thai chili (not spicy) sauce. I got the in-burrito bowl, which was good but not spectacular. Husband got the Ruben sandwich and loved it! My dad and sister got the shrimp bowl which was on special and they both loved it. I knocked off a star because the service was a little bit slow and they didn't have any good vegetarian options. The only option was to get a burger with a morning star patty (which are not great). They could easily do a veggie pasta or sandwich with ingredients they already have.

    Walleye dinner
    Amanda S.

    Lovely restaurant on the St. Clair River in Marysville, Mi Great mix of seafood on the menu and good prices too! We split the Walleye dinner and the Bang Bang Shrimp. Both were very good.

    Almond Joy to the World
    Elisa R.

    Delightful place. Great location. Beautiful view. Came here with a longtime friend and tried 3 of their Christmas cocktails! Bartenders are all very friendly and welcoming. Cocktails are delicious! Their Roast and Toast was my favorite as it had coffee and the marshmallows were roasted! Super yummy! The Almond Joy to the World was creamier, and tastes like am actual Almond joy chocolate. I always love coming here and sitting at the bar because you can see the ships pass by! Huge plus!

    River view
    JJ C.

    Eating here right now. Great view of the river. We've seen three boats today. I'm having the white fish & chips. My wife is having perch, 1/2 order. Decent pricing. Bar atmosphere. We sat out on the open porch but they have it heat and it was good. Food service was great. Very prompt. E hit this place after playing 18 holes of golf down r the street at Maryville golf course. Great day at the end of September

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    Food is always great and you can't beat the view of the St. Clair River! Junction Buoy has a great selection of summer drinks also!

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    The prices listed on this website are 3 to 4 dollars per entrée more expensive from their menu at the location

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    Very nice place. Drove a long way to get here and it is worth it/ Good food, good service and a nice deck to enjoy river

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    Always stop here whenever passing through. Great to sit by the water and enjoy the boats and delicious food.

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    Finally a water view resturant with great food. Great creative drinks. All 6 loved our meals. Marquita is an excellent server.

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    River Crab

    River Crab

    3.8(263 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    The River Crab is a St. Clair staple. It's a beautiful location on the St Clair River just below…read morethe mouth of the Huron and the Blue Water Bridges. The river seems to sit just beyond your table. Freighters float by and it is a site to see. (If you live here you take for granted how cool this is!) often on summer comings you can find live music either at the indoor bar (which has large group high top tables) or out on the deck a band or solo acoustic set! I have images from two different visits in this review. Managed well this restaurant has great food and good service. Been here a number of times and honestly it's usually high class for the region. On this occasion our party of three had cedar planked salmon, red snapper and shrimp, lemon scented salmon with corn salsa and black beans. We also had a wedge salad, seafood bake appetizer and cup of clam chowder. The chowder is a staple and has lots of chunks of potatoes and clams. Wedge salad is good- not in my top 5 but certainly in the top 10. Made right/ great blue cheese dressing! Personally the red snapper and shrimp was lovely. Crusted with Parmesan cheese the red snapper had a nice exterior. I had double veg and appreciated the asparagus. All the food was great the appetizer was awesome. I could have eaten about 10 more shells with that lovely seafood cheese and butter dream. So head on up or down the river and enjoy a nice night! This is situated with a hotel on property. One day I'll eat, drink, stay and update this review! Thanks as always River Crabs!

    On a work trip and stopped in for lunch while staying nearby. The view was definitely the star of…read morethe show! Sitting by the river with that scenery made for a really nice, relaxed meal. The waitress was super friendly and helpful, and she gave some good insight when deciding what to order. The rest of the staff, not so much as a warm hello or goodbye. Definitely made me feel unappreciated as a customer. There was also an ongoing issue that the other staff were arguing about loudly for several minutes. I started with the meatballs, and they were delicious! For my main, I went with the Cajun chicken tortellini. It was good, but I was definitely hoping for more of that Cajun kick. The flavor was a little mild for what I was expecting. I finished with the key lime pie, which was sweeter than I prefer and not quite as creamy or tangy as I was hoping for. Still enjoyable. Overall, it was a laid-back experience. The food was decent, but the river view really made it worth the stop. I'd come back mainly for the scenery, especially if I had someone who wanted a meal with a view! More of a date night spot.

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    A lunch with a view

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