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    Pat's Bar

    3.7 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cheeseburger deluxe and onion rings.
    Mark C.

    There may be busier bars in town but if you want a burger and beer you'll be hard pressed to find one much better. It's nothing fancy and doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is- just a great place to sit, chill, maybe shoot some pool, and enjoy a burger and a beer or two. I come to Marquette every few months and when I'm not here I crave it. Come to Pats's Bar as you are, grab a seat at the bar, slow down, and enjoy one of the juiciest (slightly greasy in all the best ways) and most delicious burgers of your life.

    Always stop here when home in Marquette to grab a burger and a beer. Fresh. Hot. Homemade. And all at bargain prices!
    Lynda T.

    Yummy! The best burger and fries in Marquette. The simple kind. Nothing fancy but handmade patties and fresh cut fries.

    Made the choice to visit as soon as we saw it!
    Rob B.

    My friends, you're looking at this all wrong. From previous reviews, I get the feeling that people are looking for "Cocktails and Dreams," when they come in. The proverbial "Diamond in the Rough." Well, I've been to those places. Every city has them, and by-and-large, they're all the same. And you know what? I'll take Pat's over every one of them any day of the week. We chose to come in based entirely on its outside appearance. "Now THAT'S a local bar!" If you want to really experience the local flavor of a place, you can't do it any better than to come in to a place like Pat's and sit down and talk to people. Some people might consider it a "Dive Bar," and if that conjures images of a dark room with cockroaches and a sticky countertop, you're way off base. But if you're picturing a place that has been around for decades, is well-established, and isn't trying to fit the mold of every other pop-up tavern to hit the market, you've hit the nail on the head. We felt instantly comfortable and welcome here. The friendly bartender was finishing up a to-go burger order for a customer as we came in, but she immediately greeted us and said we could sit anywhere. She listed the bottled beers for us from memory, and the selection was pretty big, but we were happy to take a couple shells of Miller High Life from the tap (Shout-out to my Bay City peeps--you know what I mean by shells). The other draught choice was Miller Lite. Couple that with a couple shots of peppermint schnapps ($2.75--the bottles have the prices clearly listed on each of them! How cool is that?) and we were off to a good start. Overall impressions: the bar was nice and clean! We liked the way the place was set up, cozy, but not crowded. The lighting was perfect, not too dark, nor too bright. There were a couple of nice TVs, Keno, and Free (yes, you read that right) Pool. From my understanding, the cursing prohibition has been relaxed, but we didn't test the waters on that one. The bathrooms were OLD but really kind of cool. I think the floor tiles had been laid in the 40s or so, but that's what made them cool. Yes, it could be considered dingy in there, but if I were Bill Murray, or Kid Rock instead of myself, I'd still happily use the facilities at Pat's. Maybe not if I were Justin Beiber, but I see that as a win-win. So a few pointers for you when you go. --The bartender is likely doing it ALL while you're there. Bartender, cook, cashier, waitress, Keno rep, etc. She's working her tail off to make sure everyone gets what they need. Try to remember that! --Play the jukebox! If you do, be sure to spend a quarter on "The Biggest Parakeets in Town." Seriously. That needs to be the theme song at Pat's. And someone needs to sell T-Shirts. And last, but not least, --867-5309 (Jenny). You know what I'm talking about! Take a chance on Pat's Bar my friends. I travel all over the country, and it's places like this that make the most memories. See you there!

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    Hand pressed fresh hamburger. Hand cut fries. Cold draft Bud Light. All in an iconic Marquette landmark! What's not to love?

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    7 months ago

    Nice place, bartender was kind , prices were good. Place super clean. Wish they had 64

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    6 years ago

    Awesome place! Friendly people! Good service! Walking distance to Hotel.Bartender was friendly and cheerful!

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    food was okay, not the worst nor the best. The staff though is very rude.

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    Best parts was that a couple played and sang cool older music and the waitress Kim has a great memory: Remembering names and what you ordered.

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    4.3(15 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Fantastic dive bar serving great drinks. A place to feel like a local. The walls (and ceiling) are…read moreadorned with old motorcycle gas tanks, neon lights, old steel signs, wild photos from generations past, patron memorabilia, and Christmas lights year-round. The typical old wood vibe of many UP establishments that have survived the test of time. A spot for pool in the back, guys pee in a trough instead of urinals LOL, there's chalkboard doors with drink specials, random musical performances, a patio out back for hangin and smoking, it's just a great place to enjoy the Yooper life and meet a local or five. It's an easy place to become a regular just based off of the bartenders alone (Tori is a gem, she won't fail to make you laugh). They have great merch like shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, pins, shot glasses, etc. (I designed a few of their stickers while I was in college a decade ago, so glad to see they still sell them grab a buffalo drinking a PBR that I drew while drinking a $1 PBR at the Nickel one night in 2015). Popcorn is available, bubble hockey is a must, try a Nickelade or a green tea shot. I know they had a build your own Bloody bar at one point but I'm not sure if it's a regular thing anymore, if you see it happening don't miss it. Good price for a delicious bloody with all sorts of toppings and fresh cooked bacon! Great prices all around, good people, always a fun time at the Nickel

    Terrible service. I'm 25 and I have gone here 3 times in the last 3 months and every time we have…read morehad to wait for the cops to come and look at our IDs from the same bartender that has no idea what she's doing while threatening all customers in the group. Never coming back.

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    The Dry Dock

    4.0(39 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Your typical Yooper bar. The locals are great, the bartender was friendly and chatty, it's like…read morewalking into your neighborhood hangout spot and you don't feel like a stranger even as an out-of-towner. I tried the Reuben Quesadilla and it was 10/10. Crispy tortilla, hot fresh Swiss and corned beef, tangy Kraut, 1000 Island for dipping--a meal that could cure the worst of my hangovers. Their pasty's are DELICIOUS. Handmade, huge, great price, served hot and fresh to eat or cold to take home for later. The Bloody Mary was decent but nothing to write home about but I truly came for the food and wasn't disappointed one bit! Great prices, big menu, tons of seating, locals to chat with, and they offer bar or table seating (it also looks like they could accommodate larger parties if needed). Added as an absolute must-stop on my list of places in the Marquette/Harvey area. (Their online menu isn't current if you're on Google but it's pretty similar!)

    At least two things make this place standout from a regular bar…read more 1) Breakfast! Not many neighborhood bars serve a daily breakfast.... And it good! Including breakfast pizza! 2). A daily soup menu with something like 8 homemade soups. Today I tried a cup of Chicken noodle. Not only was it a very big "cup" it was "just like mom makes". I loved it! So this bar does breakfast, lunch and dinner. Has a friendly staff and list of seating. No reason to drive all the way to Marquette to eat!

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    4.1(445 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    No wait on the tap room side. 25-45 minute wait in the main dining area. Same food available in the…read moreTap room. We prefer bar service over dining service, seem to be generally more attentive and the two staff work as a team. Brandon is waiting on us. He's friendly and good at customer service. Ordered the whitefish dip, baba Ghanouj, superior whitefish tater tots, tabouli salad, superior whitefish chowder, superior whitefish tacos with black pepper fries and a spicy crispy chicken sandwich and cabbage slaw. $111 They do charge a 4% transparency fund: employee retention, living wages, staff happiness. Written on the bottom of your bill. The dishes are scratch made, in house. Nice! The tabouli is too, has some mixed greens in it. There is something sweet in the dressing or the buckwheat, not my thing at all. Rest of the salad is good though. The baba ghanouj on its own is quite garlicky, slight Smokey flavor to it. It doesn't work with the pita crackers. Not loving this at all. The whitish dip is good. My hubby liked the sweet pickled for watermelon rind garnish, I didn't like them much. The spicy chicken sandwich on the brioche bun is really good. The chicken is super crispy. It's quite good. The whitish tacos are good. The whitefish seems to be blackened, really nicely. The fish is light and perfectly cooked. The whitefish chowder is so good! The tater tots are so delicious. No slouch here. Crunchy and so yummy! Food was so unique and quiet food. The side pepper fries are and slaw ate both a bit blah, compared to the majority of our flavorful meals Service is top notch.

    Arrived in town on a Saturday night. We walked in and there was a line and a wait. There is seating…read moreoutside and inside. As we were waiting in line a bartender walked past and mentioned a free table with seat yourself FCFS in the tap room. We snagged the table and were greeted immediately. The table was decorated with some cute hand drawn coasters. Ordered a couple beverages and appetizers as well as mains. The food was all delicious and service was great. We ordered a carrot cake cupcake to share for dessert. This was our least favorite part of the experience, but my partner's only complaint was the surprise golden raisins. He's not a huge fan of "pieces" in his cake. I loved the frosting, although it wasn't traditional cream cheese frosting. It was decadent and rich. 8/10.

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