Outstanding dive bar and about the only one for many miles away. Very friendly, good beer prices.read more

Probably the 2nd. Best dive bar I have ever been to.toms tavern in Detroit was number 1 ! And I…read morehave friends in low places. When you first enter it looks like time stood still since circa 1969! .35 cents for a local call, on a push button phone. Beer coolers from the 60s along with a 1950s? Cash register. However the barmaid and customers made it an EVENTFUL night. A lady patron was leaving, but her favorite song came on jukebox and she rushed thru the door doing a kick dance and proceeded to tell us she was from ferndale,in the past. Gentleman at bar said he used to live in hamtramck- soo struck up conversation with him. He brought over a mint Kit Kat bar - told us we had to try it. Sent him a beer ! 4 shots of fireball 3 beers - bill a whopping $21. Fun time !

Great food and service - small plates were excellent. Great view of Little Traverse Bay via larger…read morepicture windows. Hard to hear others at the table due to room accoustics and capacity crowd. Also had to deal with an obnoxious person at the adjacent table. Appeared to be inebriated and excited about celebrating his 10th birthday party. Would recommend restaurant notwithstanding!

While visiting from out of town, my family and I stopped in for dinner. The drinks were excellent,…read moreand the service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. What truly sets this restaurant apart, however, is the incredible level of customer service they provided after our visit. While leaving to head to the park with our younger children, I accidentally left behind my favorite pair of sunglasses--brand new and purchased just a week before our trip. When I called the restaurant, they had thankfully found them. Not only did they hold onto them for me, but they went completely above and beyond by carefully packaging and mailing them back to me. They even made sure they were protected so they wouldn't break during shipping. I was so relieved and incredibly grateful for the kindness and effort their team showed. It's rare to find a business that cares this much about its customers long after they've left the restaurant. Thank you for turning what could have been a disappointing situation into such a positive experience. We will definitely be back on our next trip up north. Cheers!

Finally made our way to the Fire Place Lounge at the Otis after hearing so many good things about…read moreit, and the experience did not disappoint! The vibe is mid-century modern/up north/chic, and the room offers plenty of different seating groups/options, plus of course a huge fireplace. It was HOPPING at 6:30 pm on a Friday. We sat at the bar and enjoyed drinks and food. My (house special) Old Fashioned was exceptional - really complex and delicious. She had a nice glass of California Chardonnay. We ordered the Apple Carpaccio, very tasty, and the Chicken Cutlet, which is served topped with a Caesar Salad and croutons. The cutlet itself was slightly overcooked, but still good, and the dish was very good overall. It's about a 40-minute drive for us, but we both agreed that's it's worth the trip for a unique, fun experience. Well done, Otis!

As summer residents in Harbor Springs, we couldn't be happier to see the refurbishment of the Otis…read more My wife and I went on a Saturday night for cocktails and cheese and charcuterie in the lounge. The service was fabulous and a very hip environment. The meat and cheese platter was very good and the cocktails were nice. What highly recommend us. I assume next year they will be adding on with a more full type dinner service but for now it's a great addition to Harbor Springs.

Just an absolute fantastic place to grab a drink, play a few games and relax…read more Outside (too hot today) has an absolutely wonderful view of Lake Michigan and far enough up the hill to not see/hear the traffic. So cool to just walk around and check things out. Oh, by the way, the drinks are GREAT! We tried a couple varieties, with different liquors and all were good. We ended up buying a bottle of gin. It was mid-afternoon on a Monday so not crowded whatsoever so just got served right away. Bartenders were nice and gave nice recommendations based on what liquors we like.

Great visit!! Owner and staff were the best!!…read moreEvery spirit we tasted was unique and very flavorful!!!" Ambiance first class! Lots to do and very well appointed. It was originally a beautiful equestrian center. Olivia and Brittany are awesome!

Nice menu , nice wine list , friendly service. The prices were way too high for this restaurant,…read morethough ! We live in miami , fl and are used to fine dining and paying a lot for food and wine , when it's well deserved. This restaurant does not have the ambience, clout nor quality steak , etc. to charge 80+ just for a filet mignon without any accompaniments! My husband had the New York strip and did not like it, but loved the massive twice baked potato, as well as the asparagus and sauces (that he had to pay extra for). I ordered the five hour braised short rib, per the suggestion of our nice Waitress , and it was delicious. It literally could've fed five people though! It was enormous. Luckily mine came served over mashed Yukon gold potatoes. I shared some of my husband's asparagus and definitely dug into his twice baked potato, which was really delicious and a flavorful. We ordered a great bottle of Bordeaux. We're staying here for the weekend so I will give the walleye with citrus buerre blanc a try , next time , if we dine here at the resort, again. That was the other suggestion of our Waitress and I trust her taste.

No words to describe the horrendous food here. The food was sent back. The quality of food is…read morecompletely gone. They need to invest in a better chef. Would never recommend.

Superb pistachio salad and white fish dinner. Five stars…read more Dinner on the porch was outstanding.

have been going to the 1911 or terrace inn restraunt for many years as a family. two times in the…read morepast week while is on vacation we have gone and the whitefish was DRY both times. few the potatoes on outside were burnt. I know there are bad days but we are done going.. usually within or 4 week stay we take 6-10 people there each week. hoping that next year is better.

When we got here, the parking lot was so full. We found a spot in the back. I walked in first to…read moresee if they had a wait and thankfully they did not. We were seated right away. It is a pretty tight fit inside but we were able to squeeze through with two high chairs. The kids did great. The waitress came shortly after to take drink orders. She was very sweet. I ordered the pretzel with queso. It was very big and it was delicious. I loved it. It made me soo full. I wanted dessert but I couldnt get any because I was so full. My husband ordered a Jalapeno burger. He said it was super good. The only sad thing is they dont have fries here, they only have chips. The kids loved the chips! The food was good and the price was good too. Overall, we enjoyed it!

The best. Feels like we're in our own living room. Staff is friendly and prompt. Bartenders are…read morealso great.

I had a great experience here. The staff was exceptional, especially Patrick McGeehan. His kindness…read moreand understanding was amazing. I would recommend coming here only for his service. Great guy.

I unfortunately cannot tell you, from a true "buyers' point of view", how this yacht club compares…read moreto others located on Great Lakes. To be extremely clear, my parents are the long-time, hard workers who earned their ability to afford the fees associated with this family vacation spot. But I hope you still see some value in my review, because sometimes a visitor's outlook can be the most powerful selling point; your children/grandchildren will love coming to visit you, not only because you are awesome parents, but because you live in a really cool place with lots of fun activities. Where to begin? This spot.......just....speechless, hands down, I see God, beautiful. Even without currently owning a boat, our family still has the best time at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. Located just 70 miles north of Traverse City, this well kept secret offers world class comfort and amenities. For starters, you can enjoy their pool where many parents swim with their kids and order refreshments poolside. If you want to stay in shape during your visit, the club has a decent workout center that doesn't get too crowded. They offer instructor-guided classes such as yoga, pilates, cardio, and even (according to my mom) stretching seminars. If you like to run, the surrounding neighborhood is fun to get lost in. For avid cyclists, feel free to journey from the yacht club to the neighboring city of Charlevoix or Harbor Springs; both are about 14 miles away in opposing directions. The beautiful bicycle path was recently completed for the entire 30-mile stretch hugging Little Traverse Bay, and I guarantee you'd be hard pressed to find a more beautiful bike path anywhere else. Remember to take your camera. If you're bored with pools, walk to their man-made sand beach and go swimming. You can also rent a kayak, paddleboat, or two-seater sailboat to go explore the bay and examine mega yachts up close. From the shore, you can comfortably lounge under an umbrella, or you may choose to build a tan along with some sand castles. There is a swing-set available for your tiny adventurers, but it might take some convincing to get them to stop hunting for tiny beach-crabs near the shore. The club also provides a food stand where you may order picnic-like nibbles like PB&J sandwiches, hotdogs, beer, juice, and sodas. The ground level of the BHYC is where you can find the bar. They offer your typical cocktails, but they throw in a few diverse drink indulgences as well. My favorite coffee drink can be found at this bar titled the "Awesome Coffee". If you like banana's foster because of the fire element, you will enjoy this drink and how it's made. Surrounding the bar is the banquet space that offers a cliffside view of the harbor, surrounding villages, sunset, and boats/mega yachts coming and going. I'm not sure who their chef is at the moment, but the menu is always inventive and the food is never disappointing. Neighboring Cities: The Village of Bay Harbor shares the same harbor as the actual yacht club and it only takes a short walk, jog, bike-ride, or tiny drive to reach. Just off of Front Street in the village is the boat ramp where you can meet with water ski and wave-runner rental companies. Just call ahead because they don't house their rentals in the harbor; they drive in and drop off. You can find many upscale fashion stores, art/restored-car galleries, wine shops, ice cream parlors, delis, high-end grocers, or restaurants. My favorite casual spot is The Knot where you will find a new standard for comparing Fish 'n Chips. You can also have your name painted onto their walls in boat-print if you try all of their 69 beers; not in one sitting of course. For breakfast, an absolute "must" is The Original Pancake House. Holy omelets, my mouth just watered thinking about their fluffy-fluffy pancakes. Petoskey is only four miles up the road and offers your more typical amenities. It has reasonably priced grocers, liquor stores, a movie theater, Walmart, coffee shops, boutique hardware stores (LOVE), parks, the famous St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for a dose of traditional mass, and some awesome Chinese food at Hu Nan. Harbor Springs is only a 15 mile drive from the club and viewable across Little Traverse Bay. It would be a waste not to pay a visit here on your trip. If you enjoy French architecture and gardens, art, homemade ice cream, bicycles, classic boats (the Ford Family Yacht can sometimes be seen here), make the trip over via car, boat, or bike. This city is also home to Nub's Nob offering a variety of short ski runs from bunny to black in the winter. In the city center one can find the Holy Childhood of Jesus Roman Catholic Church for a more contemporary Catholic Mass. Atop the daily activities, Bay Harbor offers numerous annual events, activities and celebrations. You have to be a door nob to be bored. For an up to date list of events, please visit http://www.villageatbayharbor.com/events/events.aspx. Come Up North!

We enjoyed closing the night at the Noggin and then stumbling back to our rooms. This is a super…read morecool spot. The pics don't do it justice. The bartender was always upbeat and happy to help. They didn't have a huge variety of beer on tap but they did have beers and assorted drinks in the cooler. They also had a variety of liquor options. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked really good! Definitely a place to check out when you are in the area!

Sooooo disappointing! If you read my two previous reviews, you will see that we USED to love this…read moreplace. All gone! First the good: Nice servers who are really trying. Second, the popcorn. The end. Now the bad news. Everything else. We are veterans restaurant/bar/cocktail lounge/ brewery patrons, so should've tuned into the fact that the place was empty at 7:30 even on a Tuesday night. My wife wanted a Chardonnay but was unfamiliar with one of them and asked for a taste. Seriously? What bartender sends a taste of wine in a shot glass with literally a quarter of that shot glass holding a "taste?" My wife had no idea what this wine was supposed to taste like so ordered a glass of Decoy, which was decent but quite overpriced. I ordered a Bellaire Brown out of the can which was cold & non-ruinable, thank God! We ordered a pizza with pepperoni, which used to be quite good here. Not anymore. As hard as it was to believe, in 8 slices there were NINE pieces of pepperoni. Total. We wondered if the kitchen was instructed to only use one piece per slice & maybe an extra one got slipped in by mistake. The pizza was undercooked, crust was tasteless, cheese bland, and sauce was not close to Italian. Maybe Contadina with a little oregano thrown into it. If you're a fan of Red Baron or other frozen pizza, stick to that because it's better. The best part of the pizza was the red pepper flakes we buried it with. I don't know if the new owners are cheap, unaware of why this place was once popular and populated, but we shan't be back soon. And from other recent reviews and the lack of crowd were not the only ones. Sad.

An awesome experience for chilling out with small pour tastings or full glasses in a relaxing…read moreatmosphere with tabletop, comfortable bar, or lounge chair arrangements. The small plates are always tasty and work well with the wines suggested by the staff. Very attentive, delightful employees !

So helpful and nice. On a crazy busy 4th of July, they treated us like we were royalty…read more Everyone here and in Boyne City rocks!