We started with 2 of the craft cocktails. One was a blackberry mule and the other smoked cherry…read morecoke. Both refreshing and not too sweet. Food was great too. Had the buffalo cauliflower to start. Really good. Spicy but not too much. Then we had the seafood pasta and the steak burger. Both amazing!!! Cant forget to talk about our server! Excellent. Great recommendations and service. Cant wait to go back!!!

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard…read moretogether into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu.

Wow. Just wow. We…read morespent the day at the lake and planned to go to the Mexican place across the street. They were short staffed and had an hour wait. We worried that we might be under dressed, casually in jeans and tanks. Yelp said this place was great. It was. We dined with 3 kids who all jammed out on the kids meals, spaghetti with homemade noodles, hand breaded chicken tenders and pizza that was SO good. Adults had salmon x2, scallop risotto, eggplant Parm and the almond crusted halibut. Everything was amazing, we were passing forks around like covid never happened. The clam chowder, Devine. I am so impressed. First time in , likely won't be in the area without stopping back. Our service was PHENOMENAL and our waitress knew the menu, made great recommendations and was amazing. Cheers Rochelle! We love you!

The service was pretty solid, servers were very nice but since we were the only table in a certain…read moresection it was out of their way a bit, but no biggie. The bread was soaked in what I assume was maybe garlic butter but it tasted like it was from a popcorn machine. Everyone ordered something different and the consensus was everything was sub par except for the lasagna. Perch was filled with bones, pizza was super oily and saturated from the pan it was on, shrimp was just okay. We were really excited to try this place but probably won't be back. Give it a chance if you're in the mood for pasta, I suppose.

Great food and service. Husband really loved the Brown Ale. Fun vibe and out of the way placeread more

Not a very big menu and the food was just alright but we heard it's better in the Summer (more…read morechoices) The service was good as we went during a slow period. Ambiance was okay. Overall not sure if we will be back as we're not into all the craft beer but if it's your thing then check it out.

Food is always amazing. I am from out of town and make it a point to eat here when in town…read more Service is usually slow, so be prepared for that. Knowing this going in, makes it OK They were short staffed last night and Chris was flying solo. He crushed it and absolutely did the best he could with what he had. Quaint building and basic dining room. Always clean.

Quaint restaurant & bar, with a warm ambience, perfect for a date night, girls lunch or a small…read moregroup celebration. Cushioned chairs and bar stools, which I love. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, seated and given menus likity split. Nice craft beer and cocktails menus, a huge plus. But food was the standout for us. Though it is not a big menu, the offering all looked delicious. On a very cold day, we started with coffee, which was very good, no weak brown crayon swirled stuff. Ordered both the Fried Dill Pickles and the Dill Pickle Fried Cheese Curds appetizers. Both were yummy, but those Fried Dill Pickle Spears were our favs, with a little spicy kick, right at our heat tolerance limit. Next we had the Golabki loaf, which was a deconstructed stuffed cabbage. Very good as well. We ordered the kielbasa dip to go, since it seems like a must try, but haven't had it yet. Will update after we dig in later today. Outstanding service from the most intuitive server ever made our visit a true five star event. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu.

The bone in chicken wings were awesome. I asked for them extra crispy and they were spot on and…read morethe stinging honey garlic sauce was amazing. Perfect combo with a couple beers.

Service was good but food was just ok and far too expensive, definitely didn't get a pound of wings…read more(as advertised) and at $17 for 8 small wings, it was over $2/wing... we thought the gyro for $17 came as a basket with fries but the up charge was $2.50 for handful of fries.

We made reservations and upon arrival, we saw they had our table all set with menus for us. It was…read morenice to be expected. The restaurant is very small with a bohemian vibe. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Their menu is primarily burgers although they have a vegetarian black bean burger option. You can order one of their creative burgers or build your own. They allow you to substitute wagyu beef on any menu burger as well. I ordered the Green Envy, which had white cheddar cheese and olive tapenade. I asked to have it cooked well done. It had a slight bit of pink but nothing I couldn't stomach. The olive tapenade added a salty taste but the burger wasn't salty so it was balanced. My husband ordered a Wagyu burger and asked for it to be cooked medium but it was medium rare at best but he still ate it. The burgers come with chips. I opted to order the appetizer Truffle Fries. They were very good - the right amount of sauce with Parmesan sprinkled on top. We will come here again - there were many burgers I wanted to try and what we had was good.

I've been driving past this place for years. We gave it a try this week…read more The food was delicious. I had one of their specialty burgers and my wife had the coconut shrimp with brussels sprouts it was all excellent. The service was good as well as the ambiance of the place. Shame on me for not trying before. We will be back. The place is not that big but I did notice some outside seating options. Give The Nest a try and you will be back!

Good was ok. Service, well they were nice but their method of payment was slow!! It took us almost…read morehalf an hour to check out. Makes me definitely not interested in returning.

so it's kind of interesting I ask for crispy fries they bring me burnt, I asked for a medium rare…read moresteak they bring meat raw and opaque in the middle, and then the surprise when I give back to them! so if anyone find some selves in the same exact position, there is a McDonald's across the parking lot the 15 year olds know how to cook!

Stopped in for breakfast with my colleague…read more Service was friendly and efficient. Food was tasty, fresh, with good portion sizes. Typical diner style interior.

Thought I'd give them another shot after the salad bar fiasco in 2023, what do I get? Returned an 8…read moreinch strand of black hair underneath my waffle! This place to be fucking close down by health department and buy God I'm calling them tomorrow.

The Hide-A-Way it's a pretty good place to go for a meal or cocktails. They have a nice menu and…read morethe food was pretty good for the most part. Ordered the ribs and they were fabulous although they looked a little dry to me The pizza was delicious and Cross was amazing although I would've liked to had a little bit more sauce and next time I'll ask for that The only disappointment was the walleye. It had virtually no flavor and I would not order that again The server was outstanding and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice Very clean Definitely worth a try just stay away from the walleye lol lol

Really love the food here! I love coming here with my Dad and we always have a great meal. Good…read moreservice and prices.

John Boy's isn't just a diner--it's a portal. One foot in Americana, one in a dream. The menu reads…read morelike a manifesto: sprawling, obsessive, oddly precise. Every dish arrives like it's been summoned by memory. The bacon is crisp, the toast knows something, and the omelets are heavy with intention. The dining room is small, dimly lit, and full of quiet drama. The regulars speak in half-smiles, and the staff greets you like they've seen your face before--in another life, maybe. Alpena doesn't have many restaurants. That's the mystery. You drive around expecting more, but there's a stillness here. A pause. And then--John Boy's. Waiting. Whether you're just passing through or hiding out for a while, this is your place. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Even if you're not hungry.)

Your typical small town diner! Everyone was so friendly…read more Don't make my mistake and make sure you get their fresh bread!!! My husband got it and gave me a bite, and I regretted not getting my own! It was amazing.