There is definitely magic in the air at this restaurant! We ate at Spiro's on two consecutive…read morenights and the dining room was packed with happy diners both nights! Burger is absolutely delicious! Greek salad was very good! Mahi mahi special was good! Gluten free carrot cake (made in house) remarkable! I applaud this young chef for providing this level of food and service to Iron Mountain, Michigan!

Arrived for supper when restaurant opened, we were the first ones there…read more Flies were hideous when our soup, corn chowder, arrived. Worst soup I have ever tasted, had a "doughy" element to it We asked for relief from the fly bombardment, they said that there was nothing they could do. We asked to finish the entree outside. After sitting, no one offered to lift the umbrella up so we could have shade Our carbonara arrived and it was the worst Italian dish I have ever had. No flavor, too bread like in texture. Worst meal ever.

The bar building makes one not want to enter..needs help...However, indie, the place is clean, the…read morebartender on the ball, and burgers are excellent. French frees are the BEST I have ever had. You really have to try them..Make a good martini, too. Close enough to cabin in L'lanse to have one or 2. Maybe they could side the place, roof it, and new windows.

Awesome Friday night fish fry in a perfect little hole in the wall bar! All the fish was delicious…read more I had the sampler so I know!

Food and service and friendliness! You are awesome! We've Been coming since 1970s during the day…read moreor fish fry Fridays. Never disappointed!

The staff is always pleasant and the food is great. One of our favorite casual spots.read more

The food was the best Mexican food I've had, and Laura provided wonderful service, very nice place…read morewould be drive 6 hrs again for. Table side guac was spectacular and the lindos special had an amazing sauce. Shout out the food shout out Laura for staying on top of everything wonderful place.

Carlos Cantina is a Great Place to enjoy an incredible meal, the food is excellent, well prepared…read moreand delicious. The Staff are extremely personable, helpful and attentive. The new location is large and accommodating for groups of all sizes. It has large screens to enjoy sports and a great beverage selection both alcohol and non-alcohol. The restaurant is very clean, aesthetically pleasing and has a joyful atmosphere. A must stop in Iron Mountain Jerry Wallace

Phenomenal Location Great Bar…read moreOutside Patio to watch the bay Great food. Group enjoyed the specials and the fish and chips

So, our first stop on our 2026 Tour d' Yoop (the upper peninsula of Michigan) was…read moreEscanaba/Gladstone with an overnight at the Terrace Bay Hotel. We didn't have any plans for dinner so my companion started looking for acceptable options on his iPhone. "How about this one," he said. "The 'Fresh Water Tavern' in Gladstone. Gladstone is just a few miles away." Having been to the Terrace Bay Hotel recently I said, "Actually, it's just down the hallway." "Really!" He replied. "Yep, it's the restaurant and bar right here in the hotel," I said. "Let's go!" He replied. And so we walked from our room to the bar. Once seated at the bar we ordered drinks. I went for a dry martini with one of my favorite gins -- which was properly mixed and chilled. Since we were in need of dinner too, we checked out the menu. Lots of good options. I decided to try the whitefish sandwich. It was excellent. A nice filet on a decent roll with the right amount of sauce and crunchy veggies. I'd definitely eat it again. Generic but decent fries along side of the sandwich made for a nice meal after our first day on the road. I didn't expect to find five star food in Gladstone, but tasty three star food with a properly mixed cocktail at the hotel restaurant/bar after a long drive is actually worthy of four -- so kudos to the Freshwater Tavern!

Excellent service (attentive and quick) and the food was delicious. Visiting from Chicago, we've…read moredined at many Michelin-starred restaurants and were genuinely impressed with Henry's. The steak was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!

mashed potatoes were like soup and I doubt they were real potatoes…read more I ordered a boneless ribeye, the entire circumference was gristle which tells me that was not a ribeye. The other three in my party were also dissatisfied with their meals. We also wanted a side of onion rings and they didn't have onion rings that night which is interesting ?

On a UTV trip with our group of 8. Stopped here for lunch and it exceeded our expectations in every…read moreway. The chili was amazing. We ordered a variety of sandwiches from their Rueben, Carolina pulled pork, jerk chicken and smoked turkey. All good options. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth the stop.

Right off I have to recommend the Turkey, nice smoke flavor and still moist and tender. The pulled…read morepork was also very good. The brisket chili was excellent... the worst part of the meal was the Mac'n'cheese which was a little tepid, but still good. Glad we stopped in to warm up, the place has a homey vibe with wood paneling and easy seating. Our server was the right amount of attentive. If you're UpNorth and hankering for bbq, give the Curious Pig a visit.

There's no place like home, and this place sure felt like we were with family! Great burgers cooked…read morebefore our eyes, great beers and the most awesome, friendly bartender and cook, ever! Total dive bar feel and decor with some of the friendliest locals we've ever met!

The owner and one older lady who bartends are nice, otherwise the bartenders are always rude. I've…read moreeaten here several times and it prompted me to look to see if they have health code violations, which they do for the last 2 months (Oct/ Nov 2025) yikes

One of the locals recommended this place to us, so we went for dinner. We were a little skeptical…read morewhen we pulled up and saw the building itself, but once we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised. This was a well run, nice restaurant, and the staff were all super friendly. Prices were good and the portions were generous. We really enjoyed the food, so much that we went back the next day for lunch. Great place, highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

I should have known better…read more I was HOPING that with a name like "angry" shrimp it might actually have a little heat. There was ZERO angry in these tacos. But the shrimp was good enough. The bartender was terrific! lol

I arrived in Escanaba today from Virginia Beach. After a day of traveling, I was starving…read more Unfortunately I have a gluten allergy and restaurants are difficult to come by. Applewood Eatery to the rescue! They offer an incredible variety of gourmet sandwiches with an option of gluten free bread! In addition, they have other menu items including german-style potato salad, soups, speciality coffee brews, and wine. The staff was kind and professional. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. I will definitely be back prior to leaving Michigan! Thank you, Applewood.

They are only open until 2PM today…read more One of the few places open in downtown Escanaba. The chicken salad sandwich sounded so good. Cozy interior. I really like the tin roofs at many places in the UP.