"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.

For me and my family, a trip north across the Mackinac Bridge is not complete without stopping at…read morethe Mackinac Fish Market in St. Ignace. The smoked fish, Whitecaps spread, and whitefish sausage are our favorites! We have been stopping here for years and found the products to always be fresh and consistently flavorful. My personal favorite is the Whitecaps spread on Chicago Flatbread (available at Mackinac Fish Market), it is incredible! Tom and the rest of the staff are friendly and provide awesome service. They will even pack your purchase on ice for travel!

If you are looking for delicious and fresh fish the Mackinac Fish Market is the place! Excellent…read moreselection of freshly caught fish. It's a no fuss, no muss shop. Go in, tell them what you want and how much and you are on your way.

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

Extremely disappointing experience. The staff was shockingly rude, dismissive, and completely…read moreunwelcoming. We had called ahead of time, arrived as instructed, and waited for over 30 minutes; only to be told to get up and stand back in line because one additional person joined our group. The way this was handled was unnecessarily disrespectful and lacked even basic courtesy or customer service. Policies are one thing, but there is a professional and respectful way to treat paying customers. This treatment was unacceptable and honestly ruined the experience. I would strongly recommend management reevaluate how customers are spoken to and handled.

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.

After a strenuous morning of walking and shopping, we decided to have lunch and selected the…read moreCarriage House. We were seated with a great view of the docks, where you could see all the ferry boats delivering new visitors to the island. The French onion soup was OUTSTANDING! The tea was fresh brewed and our server, Jackson, was very diligent without hovering. Both the steak sandwich and the ruben were excellent! The table service was excellent and other than Jackson coming back a little quick for the check, it was a fabulous dining experience.

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!!

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.