Yay burgers! We were both craving burgers on Wednesday 1/1/25, and we made our way to Legends…read morearound 6:30pm after spending the day cleaning up Christmas decor around the house (ugh). No seats at the bar so we sat at the long table behind the bar seats. Kayla wasn't the server for our section but got us started because the other server was busy. I had the Gin Fizz from the winter cocktail menu and I liked it - but it was on the sweeter side. I didn't order another. He had the winter Coors Light (ha). To eat I had the Big Jim burger with fries and it was so freaking good! It was juicy, the bun was griddled and soft. The fries were so hot I had to let them cool! Perfection. He had the Lumberjack burger and we did splitsies! His burger was damn delicious too! He had onion rings and they were hot as can be as well and some of the best around. Kayla ended up keeping us for the duration of our meal. She was attentive, friendly and did a great job. Of course we will be back!

The service is great and the waitstaff is moving fast. The food is great and the prices are equally…read moregreat. That said, the owner can be heard by all the patrons chewing out the servers while walking around drinking alcohol in the kitchen and throughout the bar. To the owner, you're not impressing anyone by demeaning the female employees. To the staff, I hope you find a better boss who appreciates you.

I absolutely love this place!…read more The Brewers lounge has such a nice atmosphere with a large inside bar, plenty of seating, and a large patio space. Pro Tip: bring your furry friends to hangout with you on the patio! Kid friendly too! There's ample parking on the side and back of the building. There's also spaces designated for Harvest Host campers! They host a lot of activities such as Run Muskegon, Trivia, and Dart league. The beer menu is always changing so there's always something new to try! The kitchen staff is also excellent. The main menu is wonderful, and their weekly specials are ALWAYS so good. I think my favorite foods have been the panini's and quesadilla. Everything is very customizable for anyone with allergies, dietary restrictions, or just specific tastes! There are also a couple different vodka mixed drinks, a cider or two, non-alcoholic beers, some wines, and sodas for those not into beer! They also open up the Brewhouse sometimes so people can go back and see all of the brewing equipment and canning line. That's where the dart boards are too. 10/10 if you're in Muskegon, it's gotta be on your go-to list!

Pigeon Hill is located near Lake Michigan in a large, former Brunswick facility with lots of…read morehistory. The space is spacious and inviting, and has a large outdoor seating area. They have a wide variety of beers and and when we spoke with the server, he told us the philosophy of Pigeon Hill is to brew quality beers with consistent quality. My husband had the Catalina Mexican Lager. He said it was light and fresh for a lager. Definately worth stopping in , especially when the weather is warm to enjoy the outdoor seating area and the views.

This place has me in a chokehold lol every time I visit Muskegon, I'm always making my way to this…read morebar. Why you ask? Because I'm obsessed with their drink called Old Manfredi. It's usually a seasonal drink but they were able to make it for me and I was so happy! They have happy hours too. Def check it out! The bartenders are always nice and this place is just chill but a good place to have some drinks and talk. It's in a hall with restaurants that are inside that offer food too.

1974.... Yo I'm telling you The vibe is very casual and…read moreopen. People are smiling and pretty friendly to communication. Service is outstanding no problems at all getting TV channels changed and the way staff seems friendly enough to walk my dog if I asked. The entire process for ordering food is pretty fine. I think the food was pretty decent, we had the Up Leaf Asian fusion. I wish the crab Rangoon's were the star shape, the chicken kabob was great. And the eggrolls were as expected, tasty.

Fun place to spend time with friends and grab a bite to eat. Their the bar tenders can go off menu…read moreand make you a fantastic cocktail.

Rad Dad's is it's own business with high top seating and a generous outdoor space, but also it's a…read morepart of a hockey arena. If you're lucky enough, you can watch the Muskegon Lumberjacks play while enjoying your street tacos. Don't miss out on their rotating drink specials! I had a boozy frozen apple cider and it was SO GOOD: strong, flavorful, seasonal. CALLING ALL VEGANS. This is probably going to end up being your go-to if you're in Muskegon as it's one of the only places that actually has options on the menu. + chips and guac ($7): such a HUGE portion of house made guacamole and fresh fried chips. Expect some spice with that guac too: very oniony and lots of chunks of jalapeno. Seriously, this would cost at least $11 to $14 where I'm from. + "Secret Love" vegan tacos ($5): deep fried cauliflower covered in buffalo sauce, a celery cucumber sauce, and scallions. This flavor profile is hard not to love, and these were fantastic. Good textures, very hearty. +/- "The Bruss Lee" vegan tacos ($4): deep fried brussel sprouts in an Asian marinade, kimchi, scallions, and peanuts. These were okay. Just VERY WET, kind of fell apart, and the brussels were crunchy and tough. I was so excited to get another frozen apple cider and to try the sweet potato nachos, that I came back a second night... And had a totally different experience. The first night I came (a Saturday; they were SO BUSY), the bartender was engaging, interactive. Other staff cleaning up and around customers seemed friendly and cool too. The second night (a Sunday; there wasn't more than twelve or so customers there)? They were so rude. One staff member was yelling at people to get into a single orderly line (we were) and the bartender said they were cash only (they weren't the previous night, and...) "The people in front of me just used their card," I pointed out when it was my turn. "Yeah, but now the internets down. The whole street is dealing with it. Not our problem." 1) This was not true, as I went to other businesses on the street and paid with card no problem, 2) Just an observation: it seemed like they were only telling this to people with food menus in their hand (I saw the cook repeatedly shaking his head and using his arms to make an "x" at the bartenders). I saw a few other reviews mention similarly polarizing experiences, so it's definitely something to note.

DELICIOUS Old Fashioneds -- they have a few to choose from. I had the honey butter one and it was…read moreperfection. Fish n chips and fried cheese curds were also tasty. My friend had a burger and the queso dip -- all good! Service was fine. Ambiance was casual. Bonus: there's a roller rink inside! Recently they used it for high school graduation.

Carlisle's was pretty good! Food was good, portions were good, prices were fair. The menu was huge…read moretoo, definitely something for everyone. I got the Salisbury steak with roasted baby potatoes, creamed corn and a little piece of bread and it was good. Drinks were good too. Service was fine. Patio seating was a nice touch, and it's attached directly to Trinity Health Arena which is such a random but fun detail. Also shoutout to the kids menu with crayons and an activity placemat, my kids were entertained the whole meal. Would come back. Good food, fair prices, and a spot that's actually fun to sit in.

Atmosphere was good with a view of downtown Muskegon. The…read moreBrussels sprouts- salty with heat. Steak and Frits- good. Same sauce as the Brussels. I had mine in the side. Meat was cooked as ordered. Street corn- the best part about this dish is the homemade tortilla chips!! Those are amazing. Chick thighs- reminds me of Jamaica flavors. Bao taco seemed pretty solid. Husband enjoyed their homemade IPA- has citrus notes to it. Would probably visit again.

This place was ok. I liked the space, and it had a pretty good sounding menu, but it had a feeling…read morelike it was still in full pandemic restrictions. The menus are QR codes on the tables, which is pretty standard. I didn't love that food and drinks are on separate tabs. So with 2 of us there, we had 4 tabs by the end. 1 each for food, and 1 each for drinks. It felt a little disjointed. It was also a little hard to get a server's attention when needed. You order on your phone, but just to get a couple glasses of water it took some time to flag down our server. And really, it's more of a host/food-runner situation since all the order processing is done online. I'm not super into cocktails, but their drinks really sounded amazing. They have some very fun, and inventive cocktails. If we hadn't already been to 2 breweries I probably would've ordered one. Instead I had a beer, which I believe was a house made IPA, and was fine. We weren't super hungry so we each ordered some egg rolls and shared them. Not necessarily the best I've ever had, but they were definitely good enough. I appreciate that they had some fun, not typical types of egg rolls on the menu. The space was cool, and I liked the food well enough that I'd go back. Hopefully it will feel a little more like a dining experience next time. That, or they could just have people order at a counter and it would make more sense. The Sunday brunch menu is small, but sounds amazing. I'm more likely to return for that rather than for a dinner.

I tell you I don't know what this place is like on the weekend, but we went there on a Monday and…read moreit couldn't have been more warm and welcoming. What an enjoyable bartender. She was polite she was informational and she was entertaining. And she made a good drink LOL. This place doesn't have food but it has the atmosphere that anyone would enjoy. The owner has done so many updates, and the place is just spic and span. The tiki bar out back looks like it's going to be a ball they say sometimes they have a guitar player out there which would be awesome. Definitely check this place out. Is everything you want in a neighborhood bar.

Best place in west Michigan to grab a drink, sing some karaoke, and hang out on the patio in the…read moresummer!!!

The house DJ bumping some fun music hit us as soon as we walked through the door. After some…read moredelicious cocktails (whiskey sour was divine) from our friendly neighborhood bartender, we devoured a delicious margarita pizza with fresh ingredients that shined through. This place just does both the little and big things right. Bonus points for the dog-friendly patio/alleyway where we listened to music and met some cool people along the way

Stopped in to have a few drinks and ending up enjoying a surprisingly good pizza. We sat at the…read morebar and the bartender was so welcoming and offered suggestions for the flight my husband ordered. He tried the Shady Jackson, Lake State Lager, Summer Spin and Chris and the Giant Peach. He enjoyed them all and liked the crispness of the peach and mango in the Summer Spin. They also distill liquor, so I enjoyed a vodka lemonade. Their vodka was smooth . They offer food and you order at the food counter. Per the recommendation of the chef we tried the taco pizza. It was excellent. He explained they make their own salsa, season the meat and dough. The pizza was topped with crushed tortilla chips. The blend of flavors and fresh salsa was very good. There are plenty of seating options and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Mike's is the best "Hole in the Wall" bar in Muskegon. They have excellent prices, usually a good…read moreatmosphere and they provide a good place to hang out with the guys (wouldn't want to take someone here on a date, though). They have an okay selection with prices that won't break the bank. It's a good place to go to if you can handle bikers, crowds and loud noises. It's a saloon for all intensive purposes - which is on their sign above their door. I wouldn't take anyone who wants anything quiet, but for a stop on a bar crawl (It's about half a dozen doors down from Tipsy Toad Tavern), the final stop on a great night or a place to enjoy a few beers after a day of work, Mike's is the place to go. Also a great place to go for big events like Bike Time or Taste of Muskegon, or after Lumberjacks games.

Grossly unprofessional service. If you are not a regular do not come here. I work late shifts and…read moreI'm in my 30s so I normally show up late night at bars to play pool. I'm typically known to help the staff with the belligerently drunk and clean up as I normally come sober and not to party but just to play pool. I'm originally from Muskegon but I only come here seasonally in the winter for the past few years. The first night I came to this bar trying to play pool there were some 20-year-olds belligerently drunk. It was getting close to closing time and an effort to expedite the game apparently I offended one of those 20-year-olds. And apparently one of those 20-year-olds runs the place because as I proceeded to get a second drink I was told that I was cut off for upsetting the customers. As I tried explaining the situation and how grossly and appropriate this was I was not heard. In fact the bartender was actually quite rude and clearly did not care what I had to say because she did not know me so I must be a significant. It's clear that they do not want new business. The only thing that keeps this bar alive is that they are only late night bar. Pool is $2 a game which is pretty steep. The place looks like it hasn't been updated since the '80s or '90s. The music also has not been updated. If you are into being treated like garbage by garbage then this is a place for you I guess

As a DD, I had the best experience at Rake Beer Project…read more I also cannot have sugar and wanted a non-alcoholic choice other than water or the usual one flavored diet soda. I asked the bartender (I wish I would have got his name) if they had any options for me given those 3 things, and he came up with a DELICIOUS sugar free iced coffee option that was so good that one of the friends who had been drinking all night decided she wanted one to go along with her beer. It's sometimes hard as the DD to find a place with any variety and I was so happy to have a place make me a priority too. After all, your DDs are getting those drinkers safely to and from your establishment to bring in those big bucks - so you should give them a little thank you by treating them nicely as well. Thanks Rake Beer Project, for going above and beyond.

We got breakfast take out on Saturday, 11/29/25 around 11:30am after recommendations from The Crue…read morewhile getting a haircut. The service was great and the food and coffee drinks came out quick. For drinks I had a banana bread latte and he ordered a mocha with an extra shot. Both were delicious! We ordered 3 different entrees to share - I might not have the names right, so please bear with me if you try to find them on the menu and you can't find the exact same thing. Started off strong with the breakfast burrito. It was so good! I don't know if it had a cheese sauce or just melted American cheese, but it was a good balance of cheese, hash browns, eggs and sausage. The munchwrap was awesome with chorizo sausage, hash browns, a tostada for crunch and cheese all grilled up in a flour tortilla. Last and our least liked was the Cheddar Bay Biscuit bowl. I like the concept, but the execution was poor. The biscuit had been microwaved damn near to death. It was hard to cut through with a knife. The consistency was somehow soggy and hard while also chewy. Add to that the saltiest sausage gravy ever. We each ate one bite, said no thank you and tossed it. Everything else was so good, this might just be a bad one off, but I don't think I could be convinced to try it again. I don't think food is served all day, so if you are hungry, get there before 2pm (I think).