Ludington Pub

Now THIS is what I'm talking about!…read more If you love your Michigan beers and craft foods, this is the spot in Ludington. There's a hole in the wall leading to the bar next door (The Sportsman) and the atmosphere is super chill. Food is unique and VERY good. Draft beer selection is extremely varied and well put together for a wide palate range. Well done, very well done

When we first walked in we were served our first beer. Shortly after it seemed as if we were…read morepurposely being ignored. After attempting to flag our bartender down we finally got a response from another person in the bar who was able to bring us one single menu for 3 people. After our menu we sat and waited a half hour and watched everyone else around us get acknowledged and served. 30 minutes later we put enough cash on the bar to cover drinks and walked out. This bar seems to only cater to locals. I truly had high hopes when I walked in. If your from out of town just go to Applebees your better off.

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Pub One Eleven

3.6(55 reviews)

38.0 mi

Great, cozy dive bar by the lake - awesome kids menu - super diverse bar menu with rotating drink…read morespecials and live music nights

First time visiting this place. Inside was bigger than I expected. Many daily specials. Friday fish…read morefry was very good. I had the walleye basket and my wife had the perch basket. Both were very good and plentiful. We had onion rings for an appetizer. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

Weekly specials as of July 2025

Chicken sandwich with tots and cheese dip!

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Menu as of July 2025

Blue Slipper Tavern

3.2(44 reviews)

30.8 mi

The oldest tavern in operation in Manistee County, the Blue Slipper offers lots of history in its…read moredecor but a more contemporary fun experience. Jukebox, TV, very friendly and attentive staff, great food and drinks at good prices all come together to make this place a great place for a meal, a drink at the bar, or both. A must visit when traveling through Onekama.

Cute bar. Average service. Brisket nachos were tasteless. The meat was flavorless and tough. No…read morecheese to speak of. Disappointing!

Cool eclectic decor

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Tjs Pub

4.2(200 reviews)

21.2 mi

As per usual, I forgot to snap a quick picture of lunch at TJ's today, so I'm hoping a good…read moredescriptive review will suffice! While looking for TJs in the downtown Manistee area, I commented how cool the historic exterior of the corner building was. Much to my pleasure, it turned out to be where we were heading. Walking up, several stories of crisp bricks greet you from the clean, quaint street. Walking in, you're hit with the casual, historic feel of an old building, with good smells wafting out of the back. The service was fast and friendly - we were seated within a minute, despite a pretty busy late lunch crowd. Our waitress checked on us multiple times through the meal, without being intrusive. A+ for this! We ordered chicken alfredo and the smoked Mac and cheese. Both came out of the over piping hot and fresh, loaded with cheese and sauce,and garnished with some fresh toasted baguette slices. The mac was topped with real bacon bits - none of the fake grocery store stuff. Portions were just right - I definitely could have eaten more, but I'm glad it wasn't there for me to gorge. TJ's is a great spot for lunch!

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

The waiting lounge area with the couches very comfortable

Delicious baked meatballs

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Baked cheese and soup

Sidney Tavern

4.5(11 reviews)

81.8 mi

What a great local place for friends, food and camaraderie. Really like they had a touch tunes…read morejukebox. They also had horse races with horse figurines it was fun to participate in. They came around with dice to all the tables and we rolled to help move the horses. Fun.. fun... Fun... The bartender was also the waitress. That's also the bus boy was also this mixologist. She was hustling hard and made it look so easy. The service was friendly, fast and professional. The food was delicious. I had the hamburger and fries. WOW tons of fries.

Hole in the wall :) and the food was sooo good! They have gluten free buns and wraps!!! Quick…read moreservice and the outside was a great space outside for a large group. Close to MCC and a great place for lunch after a training!

Club on a GF bun

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Bacon wrapped hotdog

The Unicorn Tavern

4.7(231 reviews)

63.2 mi

Yummy! Yummy! The Unicorn Tavern delivers on all fronts: creatively cozy, delicious food, and…read morewelcoming staff. I love how this area is decorated with old doors dividing the booths. The indoor/ outdoor space blends together in the warmer months with cool hangout spaces and game areas. This place is truly a work of art. Drink lists abound, but because it was lunchtime we stuck to food. We were not disappointed. Everything was well conceived and delicious. I can't wait to come back and try the bone bread next time, stew and scrumptious sounding salads. Today we had the kids smash burger, Brussels burger with frites and fried haddock and frites with a delicious coleslaw. The best part? Different sauces to choose to dip the fries in. The curry ketchup was the best (special shout out for *actually* cooking the curry into the ketchup) as it did not taste of raw curry. They definitely don't cut corners here. We noticed, and we appreciated it. We will be back.

WOW! If you want probably the best service of your life, and food on par with that vibe, The…read moreUnicorn Tavern is for you! Yes, they have a small parking lot, and don't fret if you have the park on the street like we did, as we were seating promptly and it didn't feel too crowded. Since we were seated at high tops near the bar, the bar tender was our waitress, and she is literally the nicest, good energy, engaging human ever! She also whips up the custom, creative mimosa recipes, kudos to her for her awesomeness! I ordered the Shakshuka, flavorful, delicious, would order again. Even as a non-vegan, it was satisfying and would recommend to everyone. Husband had the 1964 Worlds Fair Waffle, and it was tiny. Not what you envision when you think of Belgian waffles. He also ordered the Belgian Forest Bacon, again VERY small portion, so much so that at the end of the meal, he had to order a side of the Smashed Maple Sausage. Both our drinks (I had the mimosa) were fantastic and worth ordering, loved the glassware! Aside from the small portions of waffle, bacon, and sausage, the cheerful vibes here are contagious, and I'd dine here again in a heartbeat!

Great ambience

The Ardennes Burrito (Sunday brunch menu)

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Bloody Mary with a Lil Buddy

Bucksnort Saloon

3.7(32 reviews)

47.9 mi

We love coming to Bucksnort when we are at Crystal Mountain. It's one of our favorite dives to hang…read moreout at. Our 8 year old loves running around the dance floor before it gets busy. The onion rings are SO good and my husband loves the walleye dinner.

The place hasn't changed in 30 years. Old carpet and a display of a Harley behind glass. A total…read moredive bar. Did I say that the carpet is the same too! Like it was taken from a closed bowling alley and once was used for cosmic bowling with black lights, but too worn out to see any reflections. Food was solid bar food, beer was cold, service was great, but there was only one person working. Typical for a small town bar. If you stop, be open. If you don't like a dive bar, stay away.

Dance floor!

Dinner area.

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Clam Lake Beer

4.4(496 reviews)

55.9 mi

First time having dinner there. Randall was an attentive server…read more In viewing the online menu the restaurant menu was different and was explained the menu changes every 3 months, somewhat disappointing. Food was very good, pizzas looked delicious. Will return one day.

Stopped in again the other day for lunch. Our first time was ok, but not enough to make us want to…read morestop in again. After exploring other restaurants around lately, we decided to give the Clam a try again. Glad we did. Service Our waitress was great. Patient while we decided and helped with our lunch choices. Food We got a Rodeo burger and the Chicken Quesadillas. Both were really good. The spicy Rodeo sauce for the burger was nice. Chicken quesadillas was plentiful and really good. Price Compared to other places around the Clam was reasonably priced. Especially considering the dishes were tasty. Restaurant The Clam had a nice feel. Tables spaced nicely. Everything looked clean. You can be seated outside on the sidewalk cafe if you'd like. Nice place. Summary We'll be back. I'll be trying the pizza next. It looked great and seems that it was a popular choice. Considering so many tourist trap restaurants around Cadillac and Lake City, the Clam seems to be a good go to.

Lots of Beers!

Ahi Tuna Bowl

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Ludington Brewing tangelo dream

Sir James Pub

4.4(64 reviews)

81.0 mi

Excellent service, and some of the best bartenders I've ever had! Great environment and well priced…read moredrinks!

Such rude service. Please don't waste your money or time here. The staff was horribly rude and…read moreconfrontational. It's a dive bar with nothing to offer other than a bad attitude, a poor selection of alcohol and cranky old men

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Steve O.

9 years ago

I Went up here a couple of weeks ago and I had such a good time here! The staff was super nice and I was happy with my decision. Great Drinks guys! read more

Michael E.

11 years ago

Food was ok. If you mind the manager Dave being drunk and kicking people out for not getting service.

Kathy B.

9 years ago

Very good burgers! Great staff and food is out in a snap!

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