"Lets go down to the Sunset Grill We can watch the working…read moregirls go by" (Don Henley) We enjoyed a lovely late dinner at the Macinack Grille on Saturday night July 27. We didn't have reservations, so picked up a buzzer from the hostess and joined the crowd waiting in the gift shop or lounging around at the entrance. Our wait was about a half hour, and we were seated in a rear dining room that should receive a Gold Medal for Eclectic Design. Our table was covered in laminated Detroit Tiger baseball cards, and the walls were plastered with beer company paraphernalia and Detroit sports memorabilia. Our server Aimy brought our meal -a Cheeseburger Platter ($11.99), and for me a cup of Clam Chowder ($4.49) and Shrimp Steamers ($14.99). My meal was excellent, the chowder was served piping hot and was loaded with chopped clams and potatoes. And man, oh man, were the shrimps great. They were a half pound served shell-on "Caribbean style" with lemon and cocktail sauce. Yes, they were messy to eat but were so worth the mess. Aimy helped me out with a few wet naps. We had an excellent experience here.

Mediocre Food and Service. The quality of the food, the portion size, and service accuracy do not…read morejustify the excessive high price. Ordered walleye, baked potato, fresh vegetables, and a glass of Riesling. Was served 3 real small pieces of some kind breaded deep fried fish, baked potato, a small condiment cup of coleslaw, and a glass of Pino Grigio. The waitress, while friendly enough, did not have a good grasp of the English language. And all for just under $50. This place is definitely not depending on repeat business. Compared to this,place, Long John Silvers is 5 star dining. Walked away hungry and $50 lighter. I won't be back.

The whitefish spread alone is worth the stop But we also…read morebought smoked whitefish, smoked trout and Chicago flats (crackers) which are the best crackers for all of the above They have a small fee for credit cards so bring cash if you're able (this is common up here) Nice guy behind the counter but not incredibly knowledgeable about the products so look it all up online before you come

Very pleasant and helpful staff. The lake trout cream cheese was lovely, but the smoked whitefish…read morewas the best we have ever tried! Moist, not overly smoked to the point of dryness. Wow, super good. Highly recommend this place and the smoked whitefish. We will have to try other items, but we will definitely get more smoked whitefish, too.

Absolutely fantastic!! Whitefish was fresh, beers were cold and they have Michigan flags…read morethroughout!! Go Blue!! Bartenders were very attentive and never let our drinks go low! Nostalgic sports bar decor plus connected to their motel! We came during winter so it was not crazy busy. We will be back!

Service and food didn't not meet expectations. Table sticky not impressed with experienceread more

The food was good as I had the fajitas which came out quick and the service at the bar was greatread more

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was here! We received free chips and salsa and…read moreadded queso and guac for the table. The queso was soooo good! I don't like guac but the rest of the table enjoyed it. We were super disappointed because they were out of birria and that's what 2/4 of us wanted. I opted for a carne asada chimichanga instead, no guac and added pico on the side. It was a good chimichanga overall. The carne asada was flavorful. My only complaint is that the chimichanga could have been crispier, but it was still good. Rice and beans are acceptable but not the best I've ever had. The rest of the table said their food was really good. One person got a chicken taco, another a half plate of nachos, and the last one a chicken and shrimp dish over rice. I had a Michigan cherry margarita and a mango margarita- both were very good. Our waitress was attentive and kind. The restaurant is cute on the inside. The played the traditional mariachi music which I don't like but is to be expected. They charge a service fee for paying with card. Bill before the service fee was $136 and with the service fee was $141 before tip. I'd definitely come back. Like I said, I wasn't expecting much coming in here but was so pleasantly surprised!

This is a beautiful restaurant on the water and the brunch was amazing (except the blueberry…read moremuffin)!

I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and I'm really glad I did. Our waiter was very friendly…read moreand greeted us with a smile every time he came to the table. He even wished my mom a happy Mother's Day before taking our order, which was a nice touch. We started with the Street Corn Nachos as an appetizer, then ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, both with fries on the side (an additional $4 each). This was an excellent place to bring my mom since she's vegetarian, and the restaurant had plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The food was excellent, especially the nachos -- the queso was amazing. The restaurant also gives you a lot of customization options, like swapping chips for fries for an extra $4 or adding protein to the nachos for an additional charge. That said, while the nachos were really good, they were still $18 without any protein, which honestly felt overpriced for chips, cheese, and vegetables. We came during lunch service, and overall the food, service, and view made for a great experience. However, it is definitely on the expensive side. Most entrees seemed to range from around $20-30. Still, if you're willing to spend a little more for quality food, generous portions, and a great atmosphere, it's definitely worth visiting.

Our dinner food was great. We were there early in the season and the staff are still learning but…read morethe ambiance of the restaurant and the views can't be beat. But the cherry on top are the two bar tenders, Taylor and Justin, who make phenomenal cocktails and are just great company. Keep up the great work!!

We stayed at the Hotel Iroquois (love!), and The Carriage House is the restaurant within the hotel…read more Breakfast is only open to overnight guests, but they open for lunch service at 11 a.m. and serve dinner, as well. I enjoyed our lunch both days. They have great NA drink options like the Beach Cruiser (cucumber + cranberry) or the Side Porch (berry lemonade + tea). The turkey pesto sandwich was phenomenal and filled me up the rest of the day! We also splurged and shared a hot fudge sundae. When in Mackinac... We also enjoyed dinner at CH to celebrate my parent's anniversary. While the goat cheese spinach salad was just okay in my opinion, the whitefish dinner with homemade tartar spot was fabulous and perhaps my favorite meal during this visit.

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations.Yes…read more3 = Meets expectations. No. 2/1 = Does not meet expectations. No. OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 5 I like to setup. Nice place to hang. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 5 Great meals. We did the brunch. Enjoyed it very much. 3. SERVICE = 5 Joslyn did a great job. Attentive. Smiles. Quick to exceed expectations. 4. BATHROOM = 3 5. PRICING = 4 I felt for what we had it was priced and it exceeded my expectations for food on the island. 6. OBSERVATION Sat quickly. Taking care of in a timely fashion. I would recommend this for a place to eat. 7. POINTS 22 out of 25 25 points out expecting. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections.

Our service was good, our food was good. It was cool to sit in a window seat at a restaurant on…read moreMackinac island. I would go back. Love me some Irish food

Millie's is one of those restaurants that has something for everyone, and will appease everyone,…read morebut to be honest, I forgot what we ordered and ate as soon as we left. I had to look at my photos in order to remember our meal. That's not to say it was bad. Not at all! Just that the only thing I remember is that the prices are slightly higher than I think they should be. (Although, that seems to be the case at every restaurant on Mackinac Island. They have you trapped, and they know it.) We started with the smoked whitefish dip, which is a popular thing in this part of Michigan. It came piping hot with melted cheese on it, and served with crispy pita chips and crostini. I'm glad I tried it! I love me a good meatloaf sandwich, so when I saw meatloaf sliders in the menu, I had to get them. These sliders are made with pretzel buns, which are not my favorite because I feel like they're never soft enough. A nice white bun would have been so much better. I got a side Caesar salad, and it was fine. We also ordered a chicken tenders basket, the Low Carb Platter (just a cheeseburger without a bun and a side of cottage cheese), and a kids' cheeseburger. They do have a kids menu here -- just ask. Millie's gets very busy! We had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table. But it's centrally located in the middle of downtown Mackinac, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

We checked out Millie's on Main for lunch at the recommendation of a staff member (and year-round…read moreresident) at Hotel Iroquois. A great spot, located right where visitors board for the public carriage tours! We stopped in around 12pm and by the time we left, every table was filled. Our party enjoyed a beautiful kale salmon salad, delicious and slightly spicy whitefish tacos with mango salsa, and a pasty with coleslaw and gravy. If I were to go there again, I would definitely get the pasty, hands down.

Drinks and dessert was the main focus for a visit to Seabiscuit Cafe. Did I procure any real food…read moreat this horse-themed restaurant? Neigh! But they had what I wanted: sugar and alky hall. I just wanted a little (big) glass of red wine and something sweet to cap off the night, and I left satisfied. Key lime pie was the special dessert of the day, so that's what I got. I can't pass up a special dessert that's here today, but might be gone tomorrow. The kitchen didn't just give me a slice of pie: They dusted my plate with powdered sugar in the shape of a horse! It's these little touches that make all the difference, and you can tell that they're not horsing around here. (Or maybe they are?) My glass of Cabernet was great, and I was told that the beer was great, too. They were very busy, considering it was the end of the season. Nevertheless, we got a seat right away, and the service was great. If you visit Seabiscuit Cafe during the evening, you'll see that it's a cozy little spot with dim lighting, where you can relax and have a meal (or just drinks and dessert, like me).

Amazing!! Went there on a recommendation from our shuttle driver and couldn't have been happier…read more Delicious food, quick service and a chill ambience. Loved every bite of what we ordered- Painted pony macaroni, Whitefish Reuben and Pasta Primavera. If we visit Mackinac Island again, Seabiscuit for sure will be our first choice for food.

Pizza and food is very good. Love the fries…read more .

The Backyard is the casual cafe located on the back lawn of the Stonecliffe Inn on Mackinac Island…read more It is open to non-guests of Stonecliffe, and offers a menu of lighter fare with unique flourishes. The strongest asset of The Backyard is the setting. Quite simply said, the view is stunning. From our seats, we could see Lake Huron, the Mackinaw Bridge, and the sunset. Across the spacious back lawn were fire pits, circles of Adirondack chairs, fountains, and walking paths. The temperature was about 68 degrees with low humidity and few bugs and was absolutely perfect. I ordered a brisket and carmelized onion pizza for $24. While I originally thought the price was a bit steep, I changed my mind on this after it was delivered to my table. The pizza was loaded with chucks of smoked brisket, carmelized onions, and smoky gouda cheese. The flavors blended with each other into a complex masterpiece of sweet, smoky, and slightly sour flavors. I would estimate that the pizza was about 14" and provided 2 meals for me. My mother order the smoked pork taco (which actually was 3 tacos) for $16. The tacos were loaded with shredded smoked pork, pickled onions, and a spicy salsa. We finished up the meal with a couple of beers while we watched the sunset. Our server, Morgan, added to the overall experience. She was hustling from table to table, but never rushed us, and paused to have a nice conversation with us. Overall, a good value given the beautiful setting and high quality dishes.