Kuntry Kubbard

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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.

The Perch

3.9(21 reviews)

4.9 mi

Pains me to give less than 4 stars to any business but the experience was just okay…read more General info: parking is plentiful unless they are busy. It's one way for driving in so you'll have to U turn if it's full. They do not take reservations. You can check in at the host stand and they will take your #. They ask that you wait downstairs on the lower level where there is a bar window and plenty of seats/tables and a nice view of the lake. Food we tried: - homemade clam chowder tasted great, interesting mix between a traditional New England and manhattan chowder. Not creamy, more brothy but not red. Overall good flavor and amount of clams. - perch dinner: Fine, but for the price, you can get better elsewhere in town - Mussels: broth was delicious, the amount they give you is quite generous (nearly 20 on mine!). That being said, to improve, they should be careful not give you unopened mussels on your plate. I had 3. Ambiance: - I would say it's worth it to sit outside if you can. The way the sun shines in the evening, the back is quite shaded and it's not as loud - we were seated inside near their big window and due to the way the sun hits their upper skylights, it was blinding for half our table. It was extremely unpleasant though we didn't get the full extent of it until we were seated and ordered. When we asked about changing the tables, the staff just said sorry, no can do, and asked just to rearrange ourselves awkwardly around half the table to 2 people per side. Very disappointed with this "solution". - its very loud inside - they have high top tables which looked proportional to their chairs. The lower tables are actually quite tall and are paired with normal chairs so it's a very awkward fit Families: they do have high chairs, boosters, and a kids menu that is not posted online. Due to height of low tables that are actually tall, the high chair does not reach. Overall, if you need a sit down restaurant to eat fish and chips/seafood or to accommodate a group and you're willing to come early since there are no reservations, this would fit the bill. But there's definitely room for improvement.

Service was good. Waitress answered my questions concerning gluten free items. I loved the view of…read morethe water from both the waiting area and the eating area on the balcony. The food unfortunately wasn't all that amazing. My husband got the perch and it wasn't worth the price. The sauce was bitter. Flavor wasn't really there My daughter had the flatbread pizza. They forgot the pepperoni which wasn't the end of the world, but the garlic flavor was overpowering and just gross. Streetcorn dip was good Gluten free French dip was good, but potatoes were plain Kids smash burger was good I think they have potential with such an awesome location.

The Perch

Onion petals

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Stix

3.3(145 reviews)

3.3 mi

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.

Dinning room bar

Peel and eat shrimp

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Great drinks!

Jamesport Brewing Company

4.0(456 reviews)

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.

Bar area

Gyro

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Ludington Bay Brewing

4.0(252 reviews)

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.

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Side salad

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Nachos

Table 14

4.1(139 reviews)

1.7 mi

Thought we would try this place when in town and it did not disappoint. It's a small place and I…read morethink you need to make reservations ahead of time. We did anyway. The service was great! I got a vodka martini that was a tad on the pricy side. We both got the buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens and it was outstanding. Great crunch on the chicken and juicy inside. The sides were good too. We had crème brûlée for dessert and that was good as well. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Ludington is fortunate to have this kind of eating establishment in town. We ordered the duck and…read morethe shrimp and grits. Both were delicious. Service was solid. Ambience is very relaxed yet a bit elegant. Can't wait to return.

Pecan dessert

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House of Flavors Restaurant

4.3(281 reviews)

1.8 mi

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Overall this was a good experience. The Belgian waffles do have pearl sugar but I'm fairly certain…read morethey are still a batter made waffle. True Belgian waffles are made with a yeasted dough but they were very good and flavorful. No syrup needed. The chicken tenders are t anything to write home about. They are standard frozen tenders. The sodas are creative and my daughter enjoyed hers. I had a small sundae and by the time they were served they might as well have been milkshakes. Overall not a bad experience. Service gets 3 stars because of the melted sundaes. Food freshness and quality gains 4 stars. Cleanliness 4 stars. Ambiance gains 4 stars but mainly because it sounds like an elementary cafeteria. The wait was long but we had friends to talk to. I love seeing the history all over. That's a solid 4 stars. I do recommend you give them a try.

This was the best ice cream I've ever had. The coconut chip (it was called coconut joy) was so…read moreamazing. The inside of the restaurant is really cute. I wish we would have had time to have stayed and ordered food. We were there twice in two days and werein Ludington for less than 24 hours.

Inside

Large chocolate sundae

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Ludington Pub

3.7(79 reviews)

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.

Bar

Peanut Butter Jelly Burger

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.7(55 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food and service were great. Unfortunately, there were a LOT of fruit flies/gnats flying around…read moreoverwhelming the atmosphere. Now that the weather is colder, let's hope those annoying bugs are gone. Margarita was excellent. Grilled Chicken Chinese Salad crunchy and tasty. Consistent quality for a chain restaurant.

The service was amazing the waitress was Brooklyn and she was amazing the food arrived hot like…read morealways and tasted amazing I would recommend this to anyone in the area

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Cafe 106

4.3(119 reviews)

1.7 mi

Café 106 is an absolute gem. It exudes home cooked vibes. Even on the 4th of July, parking was no…read moreproblem as there's a lot out back plus plenty of street parking. We brought our dog and were thrilled to find their outdoor seating is pup-friendly. The staff was so friendly and service was fast. Like, impressively fast. Now let's talk food: the coffee was great, and the orange juice was super fresh. I had Janet's Stuffed Hashbrowns loaded with sour cream and cheese, served with rye toast and the most delightful strawberry jam. The scrambled eggs? Cooked perfectly fluffy. I also tried the cinnamon roll pancake which are incredible. The cream cheese frosting was to die for, and the crispy, sugary outer layer gave them the best texture. Affordable prices, dog-friendly patio, delicious food, and speedy, kind service--this place easily earns a rare 5/5 from me. I'll definitely be dreaming about coming back!

Amazing food like always. Glad new owners kept same menu and that the same person still cooks…read morethere. So you can get the same delicious food every time.