I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

The vegetable omelette was fresh and absolutely delicious! We are from out of town and plan to come…read moretomorrow before leave it was that good!

This was the perfect location on a hill across the way from the municipal marina. We had food from…read morethe food truck and had "a prostitute named Carla", excellent! And "let's pretend this never happened ", enjoyed the view and sunset later..

Great drinks, beautiful view but pricey!!! Went for a cocktail and loved it but 16 dollars a drink…read moreis crazy. Would have loved 2 but held off and went somewhere else.

This resturant has exactally what you would expect from Frankfort - We sat outside and it was very…read morepleasant. They have an upstairs patio that seems to be permanently closed. When you walk in you get a list of "Rules" (Be Patient, Good Food Takes Time, Etc) They were right. After 15 min we were able to place our drink order and ordered Chips and Guacamole. Chips were super thin couldn't handle the bland, unseasoned Guacamole. Tacos next. Comical. I had the El Pastor and something else unmemorable. 3" tortillas with about a tablespoon of meat each. Average. Waitress was unpersonal and Slow. If you're part of the Rich Lake People and you want some nice drinks with tiny tacos this is right up your alley. If your some poor Father with a hungry family this is probably not your kind of place. Forgettable.

This place has a really good atmosphere and their patio is super cute. The server we had was also…read moresuper nice! I like how many drink options they have and I went for the frozen strawberry margarita which was really delicious. I ended up getting 2 of these throughout the course of my meal. My friend also really liked her prickly pear margarita. For my meal I got the enchilada gigante and when the plate came out it looked right but after my first bite I realized it wasn't what I ordered. Inside was the ingredients of the Cubano chimichanga but it was still dressed as the enchilada. I can confidently say that pickles and enchilada sauce are not a good combination lol. I sent my order back which is the first time I've ever had to do that in my life and I was kinda embarrassed about it. The waitress was super apologetic. When I got the right meal back, it had 2 portions of rice and no lettuce and sour cream toppings which was not a big deal but just interesting that it got screwed up twice. The food was average. It was kind of bland. I do think the chips and salsa were tasty though! When the waitress brought our bills, only 1 of my drinks and my meal was on it. I thought she was comping me a drink for messing up the order but after handing over my card to pay she came back and realized she gave my actual bill to a different table. Overall just kind of a mess and unorganized.

If you tried this restaurant a year ago, try it again. Spider Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Ramon…read more Really good

What an unexpected valentines treat! My partner and I head up to Frankfort in the winter each year…read moreand we were so excited to find a new spot to try. The boa buns were perfectly tasty and I need to know what's in the Rangoon sauce because I could drink it (& might have!). The only feedback we had was the lo mein could have been a bit bigger in portion but otherwise very tasty scratch kitchen Asian food! We heard the bartender talking about all the specials so we hope the place stays in business for the long haul- sushi at the beach is always a hit in the summer

Let's be honest, you aren't going to the Villa Marine Bar for high-end crafted cocktails and…read moremichelin star food. Villa Marine Bar is the place you visit if you want cheap drinks and a beautiful view! My husband and I visited two nights in a row and didn't leave disappointed. They had a drink special for a pomegranate margarita and it was delicious! I also tried the blackberry margarita and no complaints. I've never had a drink from the Villa Marine Bar and questioned if there was alcohol in it because you test it instantly haha. The staff at the Villa Marine Bar are friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was new to waitressing (she told it was her first shift) and it was amazing seeing how patient everyone was with her. She was awesome and even remembered my group the next day when we visited. I was able to try the popcorn chicken during my first visit. It was okay but as I mentioned earlier, you go to the Villa Marine Bar for the drinks. Most of the people I observed were there for the drinks. The view of the marina was lovely. I visited right before the sun started setting so it was nice to see the color change of the sky.

Had a delicious lunch at the Villa yesterday. Greeted and seated by an owner. Server was…read moredelightful; knowledgeable about the menu items and the special of the day. I had the smash burger. It exceeded my expectations! Cole slaw on the side was tasty. The back deck offers a wonderful view. I'll be back!

A great place. Happy the tradition continues. I suggest the blooming onion and the ribs. Don't…read moreforget the cornbread! Actually we never had a bad experience at Dingys. Great staff, food is always excellent. In the wintertime they always have food specials going for we local people.

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

Brunch today was great! The homemade corned beef hash was excellent. The hash browns and bacon were…read moreperfectly crispy. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The service and atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The new owners have a lot of fun plans that will make this place a destination.

While up north, I knew I wanted to swing by Iron Fish to purchase some bottles of bourbon…read morebarrel-aged maple syrup (it's reason alone to go). My party suggested we stick around for dinner too, which I wasn't going to object to. I wasn't surprised to hear that we'd have a 35-minute wait on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating and offered an empty room upstairs to wait and pass the time with some games. We asked if we could order some cocktails, and luckily the answer was yes. We placed an order with the hostess, and she brought those upstairs. Later, when there was a Shirley Temple spill, staff was gracious and whipped up another drink right away. Hospitality deserves five stars alone. What else deserves five stars? The cocktails of course. I had two "hotties," which were perfect with the wintry weather...and smart thinking. Who really wants a cold drink in January? The menu is simple, and much of the food is locally-sourced (huzzah). I vegetarian-ized the Christmas Dinner pizza, and it needed the saltiness/fatiness of the sausage. Still, I'll give points for creativity. Four stars. I get destination vibes from this spot, and I know I'll need to return in the summer months for the most optimal experience...but I was overall impressed with my winter trip. Five stars for Iron Fish Distillery!

We were on the girls trip and booked this place for a distillery tour. Great family owned place…read morewith rustic decor. Consists of a distillery, restaurant and a small shop where you can try samples of whiskey, bourbon, vodka and gin distilled on the premisses, also have some cool merch. Distillery tour was alot of fun tried all kinds of liquors and tour guide was great and informative. Restaurant was a let down since we had 12 people party and 6 did the tour, the rest of the group had to arrive an hour earlier to secure a table, they would not book us a table for after the tour. That would of been convenient. Food it self was a hit and miss. Our server was great but the hostess was just rude and indifferent about the whole reservation situation.

What a unique spot for very unique cocktails! Staff really knows their beverages and they have a…read moreseason menu that rotates and fall came out this week and while it was warm out drinks especially the Sweater Weather (Carmel apple drink) gave all the fall vibes! The outside area is so nice to sip a drink and chat!

Extensive drink list. Cool atmosphere and nice staff. It's definitely a fun place!read more

Better than most local pubs! Come weekly to chill out and maybe even win enough to…read morePay for our dinner.

The food was good but nothing special. The vibe is nice high school cafeteria. Being the only…read moresit down option besides the buffet it's the place. Next time it's pizza at the deli which we like! Our server did a nice job.