If you've been craving a turkey dinner with all the fixin's, you've found a home at Gobblers…read more Generous portions of tender turkey, 'real' potatoes, homemade biscuits and stuffing, completed by very good gravy. I had an order of wings with my dinner that were absolutely perfect. Nothing exotic, just nicely battered and fried to a golden crisp; it's clear that the cooks know their business. And it didn't hurt that the service was just as good as the food. Kind and cheerful, our server was as attentive as one could ever wish for. We'll be sure to stop in again whenever we're in that neck of the woods!

Gobble, gobble! All things turkey are here!…read more My in laws recommended this place. When they did, I assumed you could only get a turkey dinner. I was so wrong! You can get a turkey dinner and all things turkey.... Turkey noodle soup, turkey melts, turkey wraps, turkey burritos, turkey quesadillas, and more. There are non-turkey options too. Why go to the gobbler and not get turkey?! There is some outside seating - two tables in the back and one across from the restaurant. We were able to find a shaded spot in the back so we could eat and sit with our dog. We ordered the turkey Rueben, the turkey melt, and the honey apple turkey wrap. The homemade desserts were a must! The carrot cake! Delicious! Couldn't say no! Love that it's right off the highway. Easy to park too! Ample parking. There was history about the restaurant located inside near the cashier. So cool to see there was an airport in the 1930s when aviation was starting to grow.

Love the food here, everything was so delicious and authentic. The decor was very german like, I've…read morenever been to Germany but it was giving that kind of vibe. The waitress was helpful with my few questions I had about items on the menu and we left full and very content

We loved the variety of menu items. The kielbasa dip is a must try! We'll definitely stop there…read moreagain when we're in the area! The service was outstanding!

As always, I had amazing service and excellent food, would highly recommend!…read more I was dining by myself, which I have not done in a long time, and the waitress made me feel extra special while also giving me enough space. Food came out super quick as well which was a bonus!

Shoutout to a great staff! It's a popular place and we had about a 30 minute wait but we also came…read morewith a bachelor party group so we knew we would have to wait. But the staff was really accommodating and had great service. Shoutout to our server Cindee (if I mispelled your name, apologies!) But she did great serving 18 of us! My group sat in a separate table but the rest of the guys had a cool long table. We also got to see our boy do a toast with everyone so that was a great vibe. The food was really good too! I had the ribs with mashed potatoes and I ate every single rib too! The table had hot wings and onion rings for appetisers. They also had great alcohol and we had a couple of shots as a group. 5/5 energy, they had pickleball on tv which I'm a huge fan of too! Thanks for having us!

Although I didn't take any pictures of our food, I thought it was still important to shout out this…read morerestaurant for amazing service, the prettiest view, and the most delicious food! We had a group of 6, meaning we got to sample a lot of the menu from meatloaf, smothered chicken, parmesan crusted whitefish, fish fry, and the Sharon and when I say not a single dish disappointed! We also ordered a hot Chocolate cake (10/10 recommend if you want a decadent HOT chocolatey dessert) and peanut butter pie. The restaurant is small, and reservations are required so plan accordingly, but this is such a great place right on the ausable river. They also have several bird feeders and it was so peaceful to watch all the different birds as we sat and enjoyed a wonderful meal.

We were up in the north woods with the in-laws . We had been to Gates previously for lunch and…read moresaid "Hey, let's go for dinner,". I called and Josh was accommodating for a reservation. Gates is a place that makes great food and is low key /non pretentious. Don't dress fancy, don't expect cloth tablecloths or napkins. Do expect solid food. The crew had one vegan and three carnivores. Ryanne and Lexi were great for support and took care of us. We had drinks and a few appetizers as well as entrees. The trout, pork, and steak were great. The vegan salad and pasta were vegan... We finished off with a few desserts and had a great time. The location is remote and beautiful but worth a 40 minute drive.

We were visiting a friend's house in Lexington for a girls' weekend, and she made reservations at…read moreBennethum's one night. As we pulled up, the aroma was amazing! And it truly looked like an "up north" restraunt, with the wooden walls, and the white bear near the entrance. This seems lake a place where people know each other and come here frequently; several times, I saw servers greeting customers by name. The complimentary bread they served was delicious. Nobody else in our party wanted the leftovers, so I was the lucky recipient of 3 loaves! I ordered the whitefish on a plank. It was a huge piece of fish served with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli that was cooked just right; it didn't even need any seasoning. It was big enough that I was satisfied with just half and I took the other half home to enjoy later. We also shared an ice cream sandwich -- coffee ice cream sandwiched between 2 chocolate chip cookies, with some whipped cream on the side. It was good but too sweet. The only negative to me was that the water was well water, an overwhelming taste that, as I suburban dweller, I never got used to.

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.

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.

Delicious diner food with fast service! The place was packed and they were able to seat 8 of us…read morepretty quickly. The biscuits are MASSIVE. If you're getting a side of biscuits and gravy... plan to share it with someone. So many great options to choose from. Don't think you can go wrong with anything you decide on. A few tables outside but mostly inside. Smaller diner with 2 bathrooms (one men and one women). Our server was nice and made sure we were happy with our choices. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and she warned me that the biscuit was too large and advised me to choose something else and I'm glad I did because AGAIN... the biscuits are MASSIVE! And delicious :)

Best fish lots of great food Come several times a month…read moreNever crowded Wait staff friendly and efficient

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

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!

The service at Michaywe has always been outstanding. It's what keeps our family coming…read moreback....along with the food. Our kids request dinner here often and always love trying new things. Some of our favorites are the walleye, seafood specials and of course the pizza!

So happy to report we enjoyed a great dinner last week. Each of us ordered a different entree and…read morethey all were a big thumbs up. Our server was kind, friendly and prompt. Cant wait to eat here again.

What went well? Everything. Everyone was right! Clean,…read moregreat food, good service. Tons of tvs to delight the senses. A fantastic back porch with horseshoes and high top tables. Our whole table had burgers- olive burger, java burger, bacon cheese burger and plain. Solid. Also notable the group loved the fries! Great meal!

Ask for drink prices first -- Hendricks was $9 (it's $6.50 at 3 other Grayling bars) and a double…read moreRedbreast was $46 -- more than half what the bottle costs at Meijer. Lesson learned