Retro Rocks

I took a friend to Beavers today and everything about it was fabulous. We were greeted with a smile…read moreand a "welcome we're glad you're here." The wait staff was very friendly, throughout our meal and the food was simply amazing. I would strongly recommend Beavers for all your dining and entertaining‼ ~Dean Richards

We had an amazing server, Victoria. She was so nice and so sweet. We'd never had smoked old…read morefashions before, but boy did we have a great time! We will definitely be back. Great laid back atmosphere. The staff were kind and helpful.

Chicken Waffle sandwich

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A pint at Beaver's

Tri-City Brewing Company

4.3(44 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great beer and a lot of options. Place is tucked away so you don't really feel like you're in that…read morecongested city area. Dogs allowed inside and everyone showed a lot of love for our 120lb Anatolian. Don't serve food, but our waitress gave us a free pizza joints in the area who deliver. The pizza came quick and it was really good!

Delish crispy Kölsch. We went on a saturday night and there was open seating. there were a few…read moreother larger groups having a ball it seemed from all the laughter. Felt like a real community. Our server was sweet and personable and checked in on us. There were also some adorable well behaved puppies that went by us! When looking up the place there was an image of food but let it be known they don't have a food menu. BUT they welcome you to bring in your own and you can order pizza from a place nearby and have it delivered there.

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Coonan's Irish Hub

4.4(57 reviews)

0.9 mi

Coonan's is more of your local watering hole than an Irish Pub. The decor is more of a nod to the…read morearea athletics. I had the fish basket and it was really good. My cousin ordered the nachos and those were really good as well. I was a little disappointed there weren't more Irish dishes. Being an "Irish Hub" i was expecting more Irish inspired food selections. Our service was great!

This is my absolute go to place for a great perch dinner! Family friendly! Sports on several TVs…read more Great staff and wonderful owner. Irish stew is delicious! The only reason I would give them less than five stars on is their takeout clamshell containers they are styrofoam.

Hub burger deluxe with homemade chips

Happy St Patrick's Day

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JT's Pub

4.4(16 reviews)

0.6 mi

In town for biz but this meal was 100% pleasure. I love brisket and was beyond happy with my…read moreSouthwest Salad with Brisket. I was sad I couldn't eat more than half of it - but it was a massive dish. Super friendly staff and all the good, local pub vibes.

These wings are fifteen bucks!!!! Where are we? San Francisco!!! There's only 4 of them, tiny…read morecelery and no blue cheese or ranch to dip the little guys in...rip off!!

Chicken tacos!

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Mulligan's Pub

3.6(88 reviews)

0.1 mi

My wife and I were visiting Bay City for the first time and needed a late night meal. Being a…read moreSunday night the kitchen was closing at 10pm and even though we only had three minutes to order, our waiter Pat, just told us he would get the order in. Although they were fairly busy the food came out in 10 minutes. We ordered fried mushrooms, they were the usual you get anywhere but for the price, it was above average in quantity! I love salads so I ordered a side salad thinking it would be small and a start to my meal, it was huge for a side salad. I was full after my salad and a few mushrooms. The grilled cheese and crinkle fries were tasty and portion size was way more than expected for the price. Now to the best meal of all...the Monte Cristo was AMAZING paired with sweet potato fries!!! My wife ordered this and I have never had it so I tried a bite, WOW! Portion sizes compared to price were outstanding! I can't say enough good about my experience. They are located right next to the river so be sure to walk over and take in the water.

Mulligan's pub has a cool atmosphere and the people that work there are pretty friendly, but I…read moredon't love the food. It's OK, but I generally find myself going there as sort of a last resort because I can't never seem to find things on the menu that I want. A lot of people love it and I can't say that I've had a bad meal, but I haven't heard anything that was spectacular either.

River

French Fries Grilled 3 Cheese Sandwich

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Rathskeller

4.2(45 reviews)

0.6 mi

2nd time here! This time we had food. Let me tell u Destiny…read moreis AMAZING!!!!! Her Bahama mama is even better lol. The cheese sticks r great idk if they are homemade or what but the best I had. Burger wasn't bad. Would a million times over and over go again!!!

The burgers were out of this world, fries seasoned well and our waitress Erica was the best! We…read moreplan on going back!!

Red stag

Bahama mama

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Cheeseburger

Washington Street Pub

3.1(24 reviews)

0.5 mi

We mistakenly thought that this was the Irish joint some other people in our group went t, Jake's…read more Oh well, we're here so let's eat and drink. I was Friday and it's obviously and hot local joint. I ordered the Italian Steak, lean ground beef patty grilled to perfection, smothered in Italian sauce with melted mozzarella cheese on grilled French bread and my bride a BLT, pretty standard but the bacon was excellent, they must raise a lot of pork in Michigan, yum! I inadvertently set this as three stars, sorry!

We love this Pub! We have always had great service and fantastic food here. The Reuben Egg Rolls…read moreare dreamy - they were gone before I even thought to take a photo. The Perch is a staple, so lightly fried and delicious. The fry seasoning is my favorite, don't skip out on that as your side! We also tried a Cali Reuben with sauerkraut added (thanks to our servers recommendation) and it was perfect! And the service - exceptional and fun! Chelsea was amazing, so funny and entertaining - she made our night!

Cute Halloween display near the specials board.

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Alaskan Amber Alt Beer

Tavern 101 Restaurant

3.7(192 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great food at reasonable prices they are the friendliest customer service they are a great addition…read moreto bay city businesses

I went here the night of one of the summer concerts in the park and it was really nice. My waitress…read morewas really on top of it with not only me but her other bigger tables as well. She was really sweet and helpful. She even offered up different breads. I can put my sandwich on since I'm not a big fan of Rye. My sandwich though was delicious. It was really good and I can't wait to have it again when I go back!

Inside Seating

Green bean Fries

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Tubby's Pub

4.0(5 reviews)

1.2 mi

Amazing!!!! Great food, prices, atmosphere, and staff!! Kary and Matt are the best! We love it here…read moreand will be back many more times

Ordered burgers, cheese was cold, not melted. Bun was hard and cold. Doesn't take much to melt…read morecheese and steam the bun. Lettuce was the hard stem piece that was turning brown. The cook/waitress had to have seen it when she made them. Fries were barely fried, just enough to get them warm. Then placed on the bar in front of where other customers were sitting. Waitress was not friendly, never offered refills, had to find her to get the bill. Her vocabulary behind the bar was inappropriate. I'm aware it's a bar, but dropping the F BOMB several times? No reason for it. I have no plans of returning or recommending this establishment to anyone.

Steak sandwich

Mushroom Swiss Burger. YUM

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Coney's

Bell Bar

4.0(9 reviews)

0.8 mi

A home town favorite & a Bay city classic. Great atmosphere & friendly staff . This is the only…read morebar I would go too .

I am at "The Bell" bar now and I haven't been here in years! It used to be a great spot to come to…read moreand play pool and mingle with your friends.I am not an experienced drinker might I add,but I am a bartender with 25 years plus experience and a few certifications under my belt.And I have to say I won't apologize for the negative review.I ordered a "White Russian" which has 2 shots of alcohol in it! It was horrible! It was so diluted tasting,& not with cream I don't know. It tasted like a melted vanilla runny shake from McDonald's! Then we took it back up to the bartender & she announced she was 22 yrs. Old. & most likely no experience.And she poured more cream in it! I would have paid for the extra alcohol if needed I just wanted the only drink I was having to be decent and it was aweful. We won't be back not for a drink anyways.The atmosphere was great the Bingo was great! And I let at least 4 people try my drink and they agreed! Sorry "Bell"!

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