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    Petoskey Brewing

    4.1 (374 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Breweries
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Smash burger taco
    Eric L.

    Fantastic spot to stop and have a great dinner with family/friends to try some delicious food/beer! We stopped prime dinner time on a Friday and were seated quickly and had quality service the entire time. This place seems to have a lot of seating available, and the kitchen was very efficient with our 4 meals. Everyone loved the food here and the drinks made for an even more enjoyable atmosphere. They even had canned drinks available to take home with! Definitely will be back on the next trip up in northern Michigan

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    Mike H.

    Brewery#271 We stopped in here on our way from the Sleeping Bear Lakeshore to Mackinaw City. When we pulled into the parking lot, I was immediately excited because I loved the look of the old building. When we walked in, I asked the hostess if we could just get beers at the bar. She said sure. Well the bar was full but we ordered flights then were told that we couldn't bring the flights to their back patio because the samples are glass. I thought this to be odd because I have been to 270 other breweries almost always get a flight and almost always drink them outside. Well the bar was full so we tried to sit at a high top table in the bar area. That too was a no-no because you have to ask the hostess to sit there. I ask the hostess and she tells me we have to order food to sit there despite there being plenty of tables open. We weren't hungry so we stood at the edge of the bar with our flights. Seemed like i had a better chance of breaking the glass this way. It was an annoyance but we persevered. Anyway the beers are actually good. I got the S'mores Dark Lager, Dornish Summer Hefeweizen, Wanderlust IPA and Space Filler (American IPA). My favorite of them was the Hefe. The people were nice, The beer was good but my experience was kind of a pain in the ass.

    Parmesan fries
    Annette D.

    Stopped by for an afternoon snack after a day on the road. Chicken tenders and delicious Parmesan fries paired with a pumpkin beer and Juicy IPA. Very nice place with bar, table and even outdoor seating (enclosed in windproof plastic shades) Great ambiance, clearly a popular place with the locals.

    Smash burger taco
    Lisa S.

    While vacationing up north, we popped into Petoskey Brewing for dinner. We were able to quickly get a table on the patio and were greeted by a very friendly server. I never pass up soft pretzels for an appetizer. I really enjoyed the spicy brown mustard. The PBJ sauce really wasn't for me. I asked our server for some recommendations. He immediately suggested the smash burger taco, which happened to be what I had my eye on. These were packed full of flavor and now I want to try to make them at home. It started POURING rain while we were on the patio. We were able to stay outside but got moved to another table with help from a very accommodating staff. We will return the next time we're in the area!

    Parmesan garlic fries
    Susan C.

    Enjoyed a hard cherry seltzer and classic burger with Parmesan garlic fries at this historic brewery. The smashed burger, cooked medium, was tasty with added lettuce, pickles, purple onion, tomato and a slice of melted cheese. It came with a side of crunchy Kettle chips. Expected a little more flavor from the Michigan cherry seltzer. It was more seltzer than cherry. The only major disappointment were the Parmesan garlic fries. While they were crispy on top, the potatoes underneath the top layer were soggy and limp. We ate only half of them. Service was great. A cheerful server checked on us several times. And the atmosphere was typical brewery with plenty of talkative patrons.

    Christopher A.

    Came to this place for lunch! We were greeted when we walked in and we're seated quickly. We loved the environment and the style of the building. Was also cool to see the history on the menus. After being seated we ordered appetizers. Our appetizers were the pretzels and buffalo cauliflower! I loved the three sauces that came with the pretzels!! The cauliflower was good as well. Our main entre items were delicious. My spicy burger was incredible! Loved the flavor and the bacon on the burgers! Fries were crispy and the sauces were very good! Over all we really liked our food and service from Jen was decent. Over all would come back! 8/10

    Lawrence S.

    We make it a point to stop here when we are in town for business. This is one of my favorite breweries in MI. The blueberry waffle cone beer (Blueberry Crush) is a must. The horny monk and pumpkin blaster are great as well. Great menu and the staff is always awesome.

    Chad M.

    My significant other and I were in the area and wanted to find a tasty spot! This one didn't impress me much in the end, but it sufficed. The inside seemed small and cozy in a quirky way. We got the Parmesan Garlic Fries to share. These were Beer-batter fries and they were served with a side of ranch dipping sauce. They were $9.00 and they ended up being good. I ordered the Pesto Chicken for my main food item and it was $16.00. It had Smoked pulled chicken, sun-dried tomato, fresh sliced mozzarella, basil pesto and garlic aioli on a hoagie bun. It was served with potato chips & a pickle spear. The sandwich sure was tasty, but it was small. I expected it to be bigger for the price it was. The chips and pickle spear were both decent. For my first drink, I went with the 1898, which was a Lager - American Light. It was 16oz for $6.00. It had a crispy taste and I enjoyed it. We shared the Red Brick Hard Cider, which was a Cider - Traditional. This one was 16oz for $6.00. The flavor was smooth and it made for a calm drink. We also tried the Michigan Cherry Hard Seltzer. It was 16oz for $5.00. I thought it was simply alright. It didn't throw off too much flavor in my opinion. We had to try the Michigan Cherry Spritzer before we left. It was made with Petoskey Brewing vodka, dash of bordeaux cherry juice, Petoskey Brewing Cherry Seltzer and a Bada Bing Cherry for $8.00. It was okay. It wasn't anything special! The service was good at first, but slowly declined. It ended sour with false pricing! Overall, this was a nice place to try, but not worth another visit. The portion sizes didn't match the prices. Date of visit: 3/18/24

    Christina C.

    Stopped in early on Wednesday and it wasn't overly busy. I was thrilled because I could find a seat, order and take my time. Enjoyed a few beers, cider and cranium crush and topping that off with some fish and chips. There were 5 slender pieces of cod, fries, tarter sauce and coleslaw. The fish was delicious and not super greasy and the fries were perfectly done and not soggy. They also sell merch if you are interested. Overall cute little place inside and cool history building on the outside. The waitress was super nice and friendly. Stop in for a beer or food and check this place out.

    Outdoor tents
    Niki B.

    We went on a little ski staycation and soon realized that almost no restaurants had seating of any type due to current quarantine restrictions. After eating meal after meal in our hotel room, we were so excited when we drove past Petoskey Brewing and noticed that they had a blazing fire and cute little tents set up out back for diners. They closed at 9pm and the last call for ordering food was 8:30pm. We arrived at 8:25pm and they let us place a quick smashburger and onion ring order at the bar inside. We also ordered two lagers and headed out to the back patio. Side note -- there was plastic hanging between you and the bartender and it felt very safe. All staff were masked up and social distancing was enforced too. There was luckily one tent available, although I'd recommend calling ahead if you're set on dining in one. Our little tent had twinkle lights hanging in it and it was adorable. You could zip it up or down and then the server would pop in quickly to drop anything off. There was a big group seated around a massive bonfire and it looked like a blast too. We'd definitely come back!

    The smokin Betty with onion rings. Perfection

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    Excellent beer and the atmosphere is awesome! They also do specialty beers that are really good!

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    Great food, beer, and service! We sat outside and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Being dog friendly was definitely a bonus.

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    Mitchell Street Pub - B & B Burger w/fries

    Mitchell Street Pub

    (187 reviews)

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    This place has been a local favorite for years, and it truly shows. From the moment I walked in, I…read morewas greeted with friendly service and a cozy, vintage atmosphere that feels welcoming to both locals and tourists. I grabbed some delicious snacks to keep me going and had the chance to try a few local beers. Each sip was a delightful taste of the area! The decor is charming and adds to the nostalgic vibe, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak in the memories shared by those who frequent it. What did I have? - Widowmaker, Black IPA 5% ABV Keweenaw Brewing Company - Horny Monk, Belgian Style Ale 6.9% ABV Petoskey Brewing - Fried Mushrooms - Fried Cheese Curds - Coconut Shrimp

    Let's be very clear--this is a local's place…read more FOOD: The portions are plentiful! I ordered cheese curds and a burger with fries...but in hindsight I should have skipped the fries. Curds were enough for a table of four. Overall taste of the food, however, is average. Despite being a good looking B&B Burger, the bacon was burnt and the burger itself didn't have much seasoning. I expected to bite in tasting a medley of flavors, but each bite was just okay. Maybe if I had a yeasty beverage or two before eating, it might help raise my opinion? TABLE SERVICE: Waitresses were prompt and helpful. BARTENDERS: Remember those honey badger YouTube videos (narrated by Randall) from 2011/12? That's what I think of when I read Yelper reviews from Brittany H. and Jay V. [in the voice of Randall]: *Mitchell Street bartenders don't care; they do what they want!* For example, when the popular 80s song, Your Love by the Outfield, came on, the 'tender on duty decided to turn it up to 11...and left it there for half the song. Locals seemed unfazed, but visitors got to the point they asked the waitress if they could turn it down. I'm guessing he didn't much care for the feedback, because he then played the song twice more. *If you're up for a rowdy atmosphere with an array of local beverages + solid bar food, I encourage you to step into this windowless venue! If you're looking for a nice, sit down meal and great tasting main dishes (OR you're allergic to peanuts)...best walk to Tap 30 next door.

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    Noggin Room Pub

    (126 reviews)

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    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.

    Tap 30 - 10 of the 30 beers on tap

    Tap 30

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    Oh how I wish this place would have been better. It's a…read morecute place and our server did a great job overall. Those are the highlights. My friend ordered the kabob dinner and said it was good...but over $20 for some veggies is crazy. My gyro and truffle fries....honestly I should have just sent them back. This is one of the most disappointing meals I've had recently. They put a tomato paste on it that I almost requested without, but trusted it would be interesting. It literally tasted like cheap canned tomato paste. Gross and certainly doesn't blend well on a gyro. The lamb meat itself had a decent taste, but the way it is served makes it difficult to eat in a pita. Gyros are typically chopped or shaved lamb which makes it easier to eat and helps ensure you're getting more lamb per bite. Served in these strips, it was just falling apart and not blending with the feta. The fries...terrible. Just terrible. $6 to sub truffle fries which seems like too much but I hadn't had them in a long time so had to go for it. Listed in subs it simply says truffle fries, so I didn't know they were going to be covered in liquid cheese. They ARE listed in appetizers with the full description but I didn't look there until after bc I didn't order an appetizer. The cheese was awful, completely overwhelmed the TINY bit of truffle taste, and SO salty! Take a look at the picture and decide for yourself if the gyro and fries is worth $23. I eat a lot of gyros, and this being the most expensive one I've had is the worst. Heads up that they charge a service fee. Doesn't bother me as I always tip at least 20% but no one pointed that out and I'm not really sure what it's for. Does that go into the servers pocket or? Won't be going back to find out.

    I got a chance to grab a drink here on a rainy Sunday afternoon with friends at the bar and it was…read moreabsolutely packed! Their bar area is huge and they have quite the extensive food menu as well, while everything smelled delicious, we opted not to eat there and just grab drinks. The service was a bit slow but they warned us of that due to the amount of people they had, which we were totally fine with. It's a great location and they were really chill. I'd love to come back and grab food here another time!

    The Side Door Saloon - Two Twin North Atlantic Lobster Tails  Served with mashed potatoes, and cooked veggies (carrots & broccoli)

    The Side Door Saloon

    (188 reviews)

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    Got a table right away at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. The strawberry spinach salad was nice. My pan…read moreseared perch sandwich was somewhat disappointing - two small skinny pieces of fish hidden under sauce and lettuce. Still going with 4 stars because our waitress Mariah was great, grandson enjoyed his salmon, granddaughter liked her veggie quesadillas, and three year old great granddaughter ate her grilled cheese

    It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

    Southwoods Family Restaurant - Chicken Caesar Salad wrap with fries

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    (118 reviews)

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    Sister had a patty melt & sweet potato fries. She was very happy with her choice. I ordered the…read morechicken Parmesan and I wasn't happy with the meal. It came with a very tasty and fairly large salad. The chicken breast was too heavily breaded and the coating was hard The chicken inside all that breading was tender and hot There was just a little bit of cheese on top of that heavy breading. If there was Parmesan, I did not taste it, but the waitress did bring a little container with Parmesan and hot pepper flakes Accompanying the chicken was spaghetti noodles with almost tasteless. Spaghetti sauce. On the side of the plate was a piece of garlic bread, but by the time I got to it, it had soaked up the watery juice from the spaghetti sauce, and it was inedible. Sometimes I may be a little too picky but anytime you go out now is at least $25 per person and I just think they could do better on this Parmesan chicken. The service was excellent however our iced teas were filled up twice each, and the ambience is nice and relaxing after a day of shopping and appointments. The restaurant was clean and really nothing I can complain about. It's just this particular dish as it was not one of my preferences.

    Delicious! Good service. Had the best freshly hand battered fried mushrooms I have ever had and…read morethe olive burger was terrific. The fruit and nuts salad was fresh and the dressing was flavorful. However, it is not just a "family" restaurant. It has a bar with lots of colorful, boisterous locals. Fun atmosphere for adults.

    Petoskey Brewing - pubs - Updated May 2026

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