The bar was quaint and nice since it's downtown. The service was good and attentive. Didn't try the…read morefood but enjoyed the "drinks on the go" for the beach to watch the sunset!

A most excellent place to have a beer on a weekend. Came in and it was busy and not too loud. No…read moreone was rude. Music was great. They have other cocktails and wine available as well- of course highlighting Michigan made.

I love this restaurant. Visit every time I visit Ludington. The food is fantastic and the wait…read morestaff is so friendly.

Stopped in on a Saturday night mid winter in this summer time seasonal town during Brew Fest and…read morethis place was packed. It is a definite brewpub vibe. We were a little slow to be seated since they somehow crossed us off the list without seating us, but after straightening that out, our meal was worth the wait. I had the pecan crusted Perch and my wife had the fish and chips. Both were very good and highly recommended. We will definitely return in the summer.

I call it fate that my 1st choice for dinner was too crowded and noisy for a day of traveling/…read morebiking. But The Alley Bar & Grill was Perfect for what we look for in small town places that don't have bells and whistles but everything else that matters. Great staff interacting with the customers, serving great food and drinks with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server, Sondra, and her fellow "chef" were working hard in the kitchen making the tastiest looking pizzas. It was a challenge to choose our food because we were really hungry. The menu is smaller but everything on it is high quality eats. I had cheese curds and tried the Pollock filet, crinkle cut fries and slaw; my friend had wings with buffalo sauce and the French dip, steak fries and slaw. I asked for another option for dipping and their cocktail sauce with the curds was a great combo. Although the ranch dressing tasted homemade. I'd never had Pollock before and I enjoyed it with malt Vinegar, generous portion lightly breaded and I almost finished before finding a few bones in the meatier part. I know it's expected but I have a quirk when I find a fish bone, I'm done. My friend's French Dip had a generous amount of meat, on a soft hoagie type roll and was "so delicious". This place had just about everything fun to do inside: beer pong, pool, darts, fooseball s as nd even a room/ stage in the back for live entertainment! We had the jukebox this evening, playing good classic rock and when it stopped my friend was going to fill it up with coins and keep it going. But we overheard Sondra encouraging a guy to, "Pick as many as you want to because it's free." Prices were $$ for the quality and portions of food, clean inside and atmosphere. We parked in the street and walked about 300 ft to the door, which has 2 steps to enter. I highly recommend that you go find out what's happening in The Alley, I bet you'll have a great time!

Great friendly service. The food is very good. My wife had the walleye, i had pizza. The walleye…read morenot greasy at all with a light crispy breading. Pizza was thin and crispy. Ludington doesn't have many good places to eat, so this will be our new go to. You don't have the ambiance as other places in town but the food is great.

Idk it's Bland but nice it tastes kinda like firewood but the service would be betterread more

The best pretzels you've ever had they have cinnamon with cream cheese frosting and they have…read morebuttery ones with cheese dip. Both are very delicious. Made fresh right before you get them. Something you should try for a good treat.

As far as Ludington goes, you aren't going to find many hidden gems, but the Ludington Pub boasts a…read morefair option in the Sports bar scene. The food was nothing to write home about, but will get the job done. We got a couple pizzas, burgers, and wings (your typical bar food). The waitress was very sweet and she did well for being the only one serving tables that night!

Decent place for lunch. Has a local bar feel. Most tables are high tops but they do have a few low…read moretops. Asked for a cocktail menu and they had a few featured mules. Wasn't able to try one because they were out of ginger beer. Menu is mostly fried apps, burgers, pizza and a few other sandwiches. Ordered a pub burger and sweet potato fries. Pretty tasty burger, although I requested medium rare and it was not cooked to temp. Server was friendly and attentive.

Great place for lunch! Cute patio, excellent service from beginning to end. Made to feel welcome,…read moregreeted and seated quickly, had a great server as well that didn't miss a single beat. Burger and side salad were great. Nachos were ok. Decent size portion, priced well, chicken was bland and would be better if cooked longer. Chips were cheap/flavorless, but again, price accordingly.

Have been here multiple times now:…read more - make a reservation online! They still might take a while to find you a table when you show up, but they always seem to have people waiting during the summer so a reservation is ideal. - sitting outside is much less loud/noisy. Dogs are allowed there if that's something you're looking for - drinks: wide array of beers and cocktails - food: love the spinach/artichoke dip, Brussels sprouts. Burgers and pizzas are solid options, skip the salads. Service and food is quite slow so don't come here if you're in a rush or be prepared if you have kids. Our appetizer also came out with the food which was unfortunate. Families: They do have high chairs, I didn't see an obvious changing table when I was in the restroom (but only was able to see some of the stalls). Overall a good place to get a burger / have lots of drink options and we will continue to come back.

Great last day in Ludington for the weekend. We missed breakfast after packing up to head home to…read moreGrand Rapids and waited for The Sportsman to open. We are enjoying everything we ordered from the espresso martini to the Triple berry jam cider and the Cherry sour & now our food! Cashew Chicken Salad, Rice bowl and Chicken Enchilada Soup along with the best Onion rings Evah!!!

This is my first time eating at the Sportsman and I'm not sure why I waited so long. Had a weekday…read morelunch there. It was spacious, bright and clean inside. The ceilings are super high. Friendly, prompt service. I tried the chicken and a pickle which had very prominent pickle taste. Loved the housemade ranch dressing on it. The bread was a bit odd. Good rye flavor but it had an almost burnt taste. Maybe it was left on the grill too long. Sweet potato fries were fabulous. Seemed cut in house. Really thick but crispy. I'd try something else on the menu on my next visit but I would definitely go back.

What a cool brewery kinda out in the country. I didn't know where the road was taking me and then…read morethere it was. Starving Artist is in a rustic barn setting with a great outdoor area and the selection of beers are diverse and pretty amazing. I spoke with the owner Andy, super nice guy and learned his story. If you are in the Ludington area, this brewery is a must-visit for craft beer fans and is on the Tag a Brew Trail. Don't miss this hidden gem. It certainly was worth it for us.

Recommended by a lovely couple we met at another brewery, as we were heading home to Chicago from…read moreTraverse City. The gentleman behind the bar gave us his time and attention and never seemed concerned about moving onto the next customer...and the customers don't mind! Very relaxed vibe...dogs to pet, and a must stop if you're in the area!

The new chef has a great new menu featuring some Mexican cuisine. The fish tacos are amazing. Best…read moreI've had! I'd recommend trying it out soon!

I visited Timbers back in 2017ish when they did their reboot and it was fabulous. People were…read morealways waiting for tables back then and the food was great. Today we visited and it was awful. It is so sad to see that this restaurant has completely went down hill. Things started off fine. We were greeted at the door and seated right away. We then waited 50 minutes for our food to come out. Our appetizers came out quickly because they were just deep fried apps, but our entrees took 50 minutes. Our appetizers didn't taste right like the oil was old or something. The onions rings did not look appetizing, a darker color to them from the oil? My friend has the fish and chips and said the fish had good flavor but it was chewy and soggy. My other friend had the fettuccine Alfredo and didn't even eat it. We all tried it and it didn't taste like Alfredo. It had tomatoes in it too. My other friend had the salmon and rice pilaf and thought it was good. I had the cowboy burger. It was a really good burger, the patty was on the thinner side and it definitely wasn't cooked all the way as shown in picture. I appreciated that they used real bacon and not microwave cheap bacon. The bun was a little small for the burger but it was packed with onion rings, bacon and bbq sauce. Again, the onion rings weren't great. The manager/our waitress Mandy was kind and attentive. She asked why I didn't want a box for my burger, and I just said it wasn't really cooked all the way. Then she shared about how things have been rough there and she is hoping to turn it around with being recently hired. She shared how the chef "has no clue what he is doing." Whoever owns Timbers is going to have to close their doors because no one is going to visit a restaurant that is not enjoyable. It was a Saturday night at 5-6pm and there were only 4 tables with people dining. That is a big red flag if your business only has 4 tables on a Saturday. The atmosphere is great, they have an upstairs and a small deck out back, and it is just so sad it is going to waste. There is free street parking and a small parking lot next to the restaurant. Overall I hope this place can turn around.

I would say it's alright the service is good and the food is mostly decent and the music is…read moreactually really good for talking

vegans beware. i'm almost certain we were given dairy cheese when we asked for non-dairy cheese…read more regardless, the stix famous "pizza" resembled a tortilla with sauce and cheese melted on. i wouldn't really call it a pizza and it wasn't very good. the stir fry mushroom noodle bowl was decent. i enjoyed the assortment of veg in it. i also enjoyed my NA IPA. they had a beyond burger which could be ordered with no aioli in an attempt to veganize it but i believe the bun was brioche which usually contains dairy. our server was wonderful though and the owners were attentive.