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    Primos Mexican Grill

    3.8 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Hot chips with extremely cold tasteless salsa
    Kit N.

    I love when the Mexican restaurants bring out the chips and salsa. My initial surprise was that the chips were hot. I think this is a bonus that all the Mexican restaurant should apply. Even if they aren't restaurant made, I think they should be served hot. However, the salsa was so cold and I couldn't taste any seasonings added. Then we ordered iced tea and the iced tea was water. I've vaguely tasted anything different than my sister's Water. We tried to tell the waitress, but unfortunately, she did not understand enough English to comprehend what we wanted. She finally took the iced tea away and brought us water. I was glad when the Bill arrived that we weren't charged for ice tea. Each of us went for the lunch special of three tacos. Each of us had different meat in our tacos. We asked for hot hotter sauce than what our salsa was and she brought, which was the equivalent to regular torpedo or Taco Bell sauce in a bottle. It wasn't anything special. When we had asked for something hotter, I swear that she was actually describing a hotter, chunkier salsa. That's really hot that they have. But that didn't arrive. My sister always wants to get three jalapeños that are like grilled and sometimes salted they come to the table with the crispy skin on them usually and they're a little bit cooked. We asked her for them and it sounded like she was formulating exactly what we were requesting. The jalapeños did not show up. One bite of the tacos and I thought it was delicious for one reason because they were served with the meat being very hot. I mentioned this because not all restaurants. Serve food hot enough anymore. I thought the tacos were pretty delicious. I would've liked to order extra cilantro and onions. But however, the last taco I had, I realized how salty the meat really was. It just hit me all of a sudden. My sister had chorizo and one had the meat with pineapple and I got barrios tacos. I want beans and rice. Have you ever been to a Mexican restaurant where the beans you could just like eat forever? They're just delicious and I found that most restaurants do not have those kind of refried beans. And this restaurant did not the beans and rice to me were tasteless.. no one else was in the restaurant. One man left shortly after we arrived. The reviews look mixed. The decor was nice, the restaurant was clean. The waitress was trying her very best. I just feel like some huge aspect was missing for me to give it more than two stars. The lunch was affordable. I think $13.99 for three tacos on the lunch menu.. I was trying to bring it up a little bit, but besides the waitress not understanding our questions or the additional things we wanted, I still felt like something was missing. I wish I could give a better reason because we all finished our lunch, but we all felt the same way that we just won't be back. It's really a shame because with the right efforts, I believe that any restaurant can make it. I sincerely hope that this restaurant can pick it up before it's too late. The last thing I will mention is that we paid cash but didn't have any change back which should've been about $.90. I've noticed that some restaurants are doing this now. They just give you the bills. I think it should be the consumer or the guest option And that they should get their entire change back. Maybe that justified

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    This place was near our hotel in Petoskey. They brought chips and salsa right away. The portions were large. We shared the burrito with two folks. Kids plate burrito was very generous too. Family friendly and overall solid food and would recommend. (Also there is a frozen yogurt nearby!)

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    Yummy food. Big servings. Servers were great. Didn't hover but were there when you needed something. Really cute inside!

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    Quesabirria is amazing! Service was great. Will be back! Highly recommend this place,

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    Walloon Lake Inn - John Cross Whitefish with Parmesan crust

    Walloon Lake Inn

    4.2(105 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$$

    After numerous friends telling me " You have to eat at Walloon Inn you would love it, the food is…read moregreat and of course the view across the lake is spectacular ". Well I couldn't get a reservation in the fall so my girlfriend and I tried again while taking a ski trip to Boyne Mountain . Yes, The location and ambiance is fabulous . We were graciously greeted and sat at table # 1 right by the windows looking out to the frozen lake truly a great table. Our waitress Janice a local greeted us and was very nice. Janice did a great job going through the menu which I will added the prices were very fare . The wine and cocktail list were also impressive with a wide offering in price and choice. We decided on a Malbec to start. Then they brought out a the welcoming taste of salmon pate on a cucumber which we both found to be very tasty . After reviewing the menu we chose to bypass an appetizer for fear of just getting too much food and not finishing our dinner . After I told my girlfriend how good whitefish is in Michigan we both ordered that instead of the salmon or short ribs that also looked enticing. . Before our entree was served we had the warm bread and garlic butter that was terrific and tempting to eat the whole basket . Our dinners were served very quickly even though the restaurant was sold out . As we took the first bites of the white fish I was extremely disappointed . The breading had absolutely zero seasoning or flavor . The fish was flaky and cooked perfectly but the breading was completely flavorless taking away from the fish. Neither of us finished the dish and my girlfriend tried adding salt just to get some flavor but it didn't make it any better . I was going to order dessert but we were so disappointed after our dinner we chose to bypass dessert . . I did order a coffee since they didn't have cappuccino. I will say the coffee was very good , but what good restaurant doesn't have a cappuccino machine . As a side note the bathroom very nicely decorated in old wine box shingles on the wall and was very clean . I gave 3 stars simply because the Walloon Inn has been around so long and highly acclaimed as one of the better restaurants in the area. This was very disappointing . I may come back with my business partner and hope my experience will be better . Until next time .

    Visited again last night. Had the prix fixe dinner, two Caesar salads, the whitefish dinner and…read morethe salmon dinner. A nice wine to complement the dinner. Always worth the visit when in the area, servings were plentiful, dessert was a carryout as we couldn't touch another bite of food.

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    Vernales Restaurant

    3.6(198 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Large group friendly

    I had really high hopes for this long time establishment, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read moreit. First, the ambiance and the service was excellent. We ate in the 'bar' section that had an excellent menu, tons of space, and a great server. It was easy to get refills, have additional drinks, and get the food in the timely manner. The concern is price for quality. The food quality was bad. The taste was nonexistent. The price astronomical. I can't recommend this spot until the price/quality quotient becomes more amicable. If there was even a hint of spice...or quality the rating would be better because of the service and ambiance. However, at the end of the day, this is a restaurant not a bar.

    We came back because we really enjoyed our experience last time. This time I had a mixed bag…read moreexperience with my food. I had the wedge salad, and I was shocked at how good the cherry tomatoes were given that we visited in the dead of winter. We also ordered some bread this time, and it came with a very garlicky pesto, which we enjoyed. We both had items off the special menu, and while I loved my Chilean sea bass, I did not like the rice or the tomato sauce over top. My asparagus was great as well. My BF had the New York strip. It came with scalloped potatoes and asparagus. We topped it off with the brownie sundae we had last time and enjoyed that as much as the previous time as well. While our server was good this time, I wouldn't put her at the top of my list. I felt like we could have been given a bit more attention. So...I imagine we will be back because my BF likes the wine list so much, but I will be getting something different to eat next time. Rounded down from 3.5 stars.

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    Dam Site Inn

    Dam Site Inn

    4.1(120 reviews)
    15.9 mi
    $$

    Great local establishment offering great food. The Clam Chowder soup was delicious and was a great…read morevalue.

    The atmosphere here is an upscale house feel. Warm and inviting on the inside. However since they…read moreremoved the Dam years ago the outside view is a little, blah. We ordered the all you can eat Pan Fried Chicken Dinner ($30). This consists of a Salad or Cole slaw, Assorted crackers with butter, Buttermilk biscuits with honey, Buttered Noodles, Buttered Peas, Creamy whipped potatoes, Golden chicken gravy, and of course platter of chicken. Lets start with this warning there is a lot of butter on everything. Lets now go with the positives: the Salad was excellent and the French dressing was perfect. The mashed potatoes were extraordinary, in fact my favorite thing. The noodles were good. The biscuits were good and honey was excellent, I would have preferred yeast rolls, but still above average. Now for the bad: The Chicken was ehh. Supposedly the best chicken in Northern Michigan and made a bunch of lists. However, it was kinda dry and the coating was bland. I've had some truly delicious fried chicken in Frankenmuth and South Haven and this chicken doesn't come even remotely close. Also the crackers and butter is just strange. I don't like peas so I have no opinion on them. The person I was with had an even lesser opinion of the meal. The mashed potatoes and salad should not be the best part of the meal. That all being said the value was excellent. The service was very friendly and happy, just not efficient. The waitress kept forgetting things and maybe waitressing isn't for her. She was very pleasant though. Overall a 3 star review. Would I return? No! Not worth the drive for average chicken.

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

    The Side Door Saloon

    4.1(188 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    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

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    This is absolutely amazing! Chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso cheese sauce.

    The Side Door Saloon - The best Prime rib quesadilla in the world.  Filled with cheddar-jack cheese, ranchero sauce, black bean corn salsa and pico de gallo.

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