Stopped in during our travels. Had gluten free options for food and it all tasted great. Planet of…read moredrink options as well and a large venue. Great waitstaff and friendly service. We happened to be there for open mic night and the host band was fabulous and a lot of fun. I need to remember to travel with my instrument they made me want to jam. Great stop if you're that way.

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

We have been wanting to try this brewery for a while, and finally made it in...what a great…read moreexperience! Bri took great care of us, she was very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed our brews and the sangria cider! And then, the food... We started with the Brewhouse Pretzel...10/10! Hot, chewy, huge and perfectly salted...delicious honey mustard and cheese for dipping. I tried the Spiced Lamb Burger, very unique and tasty, and the spiral fries were delicious! Our table also enjoyed Mahi Mahi Tacos and the Southern Chicken and Biscuit sandwich, both very good. The cheesecake with Carmel sauce...wow. The slice was huge, with super creamy texture, just excellent. Also for dessert, I had a seasonal cocktail "All Too Welll", like pumpkin pie in a martini glass! Mom also enjoyed her Carmel Apple Cauldron. Looking forward to going back, this will definitely make our list of favorite spots when we are up north !

Highway Brewing is our go to stop for a meal on our way up north or coming home. This place is a…read moregem. Elevated bar food, every thing is homemade from scratch. You wouldn't expect to find amazing salmon or risotto at a brewery but you will here. We have always enjoyed everything we have eaten here. We also love the card game on the table, a great conversation starter!

What a great find! We took my mom and MIL to Bennethum's for Mother's Day. Reservations highly…read morerecommended. We came at 5pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was packed! I mean packed! The bar was full too. Luckily, we had reservations so we were good. We started off with the fried morel mushrooms. Helloooo! These were so delicious. Additionally, we got the whitefish bites and the complimentary bread. So hard not to try everything, but it makes it easier with a bigger party. For dinner, I got the smaller portion of walled eyed. The fish was so fresh! I didn't think I had room for dessert, but we shared a slice of carrot cake. It was worth it! Highly recommend this place for a special occasion. Such a beautiful place! I want to come back and check out the bar wi the husband for a chill night too.

The good: the ambiance is beautiful and the service is amazing. We had a really excellent server!…read more The bad: the food was SO subpar, especially for the prices. The mushroom soup was just okay. There was too much pepper in the soup. The hot toddy was a good drink. The elk meatloaf was just okay. The bbq sauce was a little too sweet. The mushroom pasta was not good at all. It was so unbelievably bland. Over $40 for the most bland pasta I've ever had. I am not sold at this point in coming back. Again, the service was amazing! The food was not worth it for the price.

We had a delicious lunch today at Fred's. We had fish tacos and onion rings. These are large tacos…read more I was only able to eat half of each (one grilled, one fried). Delicious . Also ordered Reuban sandwich with fries, it was very good and fries were okay. Their mushroom soup was very rich and delicious.

We have been coming to Fred's for a few years now for the fine food. Especially, the Hungarian…read moremushroom soup. It used to be amazing, almost indescribable, and we have recommended Fred's to many of our friends in the past. However, It is just not anything to rave about anymore. The food is just average , and the Hungarian mushroom soup is abominable to say the least or less. They still charge the same prices for average food. Food that is comparable to food you might find at Denny's or Big Boy. Don't get me wrong I like Denny's and Big Boy. However, they are about half the price for the same fare. My question for the owners of Fred's is; What has changed? Do you still have the same kitchen staff? Did you guys change the recipes? Did you lose the recipes? I hope whatever the change is that you can change it back because Fred's used to be without exception, the finest food in the area, but now is just another bowling alley with food in my opinion.

Little busier than i would have expected for a Tuesday, but it was a great experience. Came here to…read moremeet a friend, we enjoyed the food and beer (they have Alaskan amber!!!!!!!!) The hammy slammy reminds me of the turkey O toole from bennigans! People Everywhere to help, and a fabulous roadside pub type of restaurant.

If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

We were in Grayling for 3 days and stopped at Paddle Hard twice - that's how good the food, beer,…read moreand service was. The beers were clean and fresh and there was a really nice selection. The food selection was just as good, with plenty of vegetarian options. If I were to get one thing again, it would be the plain mac & cheese. The portion is enough to share and comes with garlic sticks that are so good. We also tried two pizzas and both were better than most pizza shops I've tried in the area. The service is wonderful. Every single person was friendly. We liked this place so much we bought a tin tacker to hang on our brewery wall in California.

The ambience was nice, and it was sweet to sit by the window and have a view of the lake…read more The food was not on par for what we felt like it could have been. Just average. If they step up the food a notch, it would be a go-to place!

Just OK. Food and bourbon was decent. I admit I was turned off by the presence of T-shirts, hats,…read moreand hoodies for the restaurant only to find out they had nothing in stock. Disappointing.

Great service. They all work hard together. Efficient. Our server Jaline is a pro. Nachos were…read moregreat. Fish looked yummy. We'd go back.

The service was some of the worst service we have had in a restaurant. Ordered a sandwich to split…read moreand a cup of soup each. The server brought the food asked if we needed anything else. We said the soup she stated they were out of it. Had to send kids meal back ice cold. Burgers were cold. Had to keep asking for drink refills. We frequent this establishment at least once a month and have never had such a bad experience. Doubt we will be returning any time in the future. Such a shame because we have always had good service and good food. Until today. Recommend this place never again