As per usual, I forgot to snap a quick picture of lunch at TJ's today, so I'm hoping a good…read moredescriptive review will suffice! While looking for TJs in the downtown Manistee area, I commented how cool the historic exterior of the corner building was. Much to my pleasure, it turned out to be where we were heading. Walking up, several stories of crisp bricks greet you from the clean, quaint street. Walking in, you're hit with the casual, historic feel of an old building, with good smells wafting out of the back. The service was fast and friendly - we were seated within a minute, despite a pretty busy late lunch crowd. Our waitress checked on us multiple times through the meal, without being intrusive. A+ for this! We ordered chicken alfredo and the smoked Mac and cheese. Both came out of the over piping hot and fresh, loaded with cheese and sauce,and garnished with some fresh toasted baguette slices. The mac was topped with real bacon bits - none of the fake grocery store stuff. Portions were just right - I definitely could have eaten more, but I'm glad it wasn't there for me to gorge. TJ's is a great spot for lunch!

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

I saw the good reviews from my fellow Yelpsters and convinced my lady friends to try this…read moreestablishment for dinner. The ambiance is that of a comfortable, cozy, laid back local pub. We were seated immediately and Madilyn took our drink and appetizer order (2 Chardonnays ($9) & Smelt ($11)). The battered and fried smelt were WONDERFUL, I had not had these since I was much younger. Everyone agreed that these were VERY TASTY. Our orders came up HOT from the kitchen as soon as we finished our appetizer (perfect timing). The ladies were DEEELIGHTED with their Perch. ($22 each) I really SAVORED my JUICY, TENDER 4 pcs. broasted chicken. ($13) The red potatoes were quite GOOD. Everyone agreed that the Cole slaw was just right. Not too sweet, not too runny. Total for 3 HEARTY & SATISFYING meals was $76.80 before tax. Bathrooms were clean & odorless. Next time we are in Manistee WE SHALL RETURN!

We have come here every time we visit relatives and the food is always delicious. This place has…read morebeen around since long before I was born. I'm glad it has stayed in business. You don't come here to be fancy, you come here for eclectic decor and delicious food. The service has always been great as well.

Our group of 6 was trying to find a breakfast spot near town before heading to Lake Hamlin and were…read moreglad we landed here! The portions were generous and the service was quick. I was thoroughly impressed with the eggs Benedict; the hollandaise seemed to be homemade! My brother ended up trying the cinnamon roll pancakes as a "side", they were so big he ended up sharing them with the table. Some of the best I've had. The place was packed for a reason. Definitely worth the visit.

Food was delicious great little diner for breakfast! Server was great even had a Halloween costume…read morefor the season!

Bluefish was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to the area and the perfect capstone date…read moreto our vacation. We went about midday during off hours and were advised that there was only one server on shift and there might be a wait. However, Lauren absolutely KILLED it and the service was great! On to the food... it was OUTSTANDING. The dishes my girlfriend and I had were unique and tasty. I had the blackened whitefish with the corn chipotle sauce and the flavors blended wonderfully. The seasoning was great, and it was cooked to perfection. You could also tell it was very fresh. Definitely check this place out!!

I gave a five-star rating only because a six-star wasn't an option. While touring the western side…read moreof Michigan, we stopped in at the Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar for a late lunch. It was a mid-week day and there was hardly a soul in the place so I was a bit concerned. Completely unnecessary! The pulled pork sandwich was great and the gyro was also great. Served with some of the best chips I have ever had, the food was delivered hot and quickly from our server, Marie. The upscale atmosphere was perfect for a memorable lunch. Our table overlooked the river and on a sunny day, it was perfect. Marie did not lead us astray with the dessert menu - cheesecake made in-house with raspberry topping. Absolutely delicious!

This pub and restaurant located at the famed Manistee Golf Club, Cherry ave,, Manistee serves up…read moresome sumptuous fare. The fresh battered and expertly fried onion rings are great! The tuna melt, fish basket, and burgers round out a really good menu!

This doesn't seem like the same place as the previous reviewer visited. We went for the Friday…read morenight fish fry and had a good time and enjoyed the food. Only one of us got the fish fry of paddock. Others had the 3 tacos special, the fried Alaskan cod, and the Caesar salad with chicken. We all enjoyed the food. The service was excellent so we left a generous tip. We ate upstairs, which was more casual and less stuffy than the white-clothed tablecloth seating downstairs. Good night out overall.

When we first walked in, we were greeted by a very pleasant young lady. We decided to sit at the…read morebar. They had a selection of 12 brews: a great selection. We asked for a menu. The selection of food looked great. We chose to have nachos that were fabulous. Lauren, the general manager, was very pleasant to speak to and gracious. I highly recommend this establishment.

What a great experience at this restaurant! My burger was cooked perfectly to a true medium, just…read morelike I asked something that's surprisingly hard to find. The hand-cut French fries were absolutely amazing, and the nacho appetizer was out of this world. Everyone at our table loved their meal. We'll definitely be back! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. If you don't, you're really missing out!

We stopped in for lunch yesterday based on the menu that we looked at on Yelp…read more First I have to say it's difficult but simple to find this place. It's at the Manistee National golf course. Pull into the parking lot as though you were gonna golf and follow the sign that says Grille. It is in the building adjacent to the pro shop. We arrived about 2:00 pm and were the only people there. It was a cold Saturday in April. The view of the golf course is awesome and the restaurant is fine dinning. My wife had salmon and I had steak and both were very good. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Amazing food! Fabulous service!!!! Fresh Brie cheese fritters appetizer, I ordered the Coconut…read moreAlmond Shrimp, my husband ordered the Tuscany Noodle Bowl. Our food was delicious!!! Will most definitely return here when visiting Manistee again! Covid protocol part of the review...they seemed to follow the protocols all of the staff was wearing masks, most of the tables seemed to be far enough apart, they did not enforce masks for customers and were there before the governor's mandate was overruled by the Supreme Court. So it depends on your comfort level.

My fiancé and I went to The Glenwood a few days ago as we were on vacation in the area. I had been…read moreto The Glenwood once before, but this was his first time visiting. All of the food was phenomenal. We both ordered mocktails which had great flavor, and our salad (woodland salad) was unique and also great. I ordered the blue cheese filet mignon with asparagus while he ordered lamb with broccoli. Both of us were very happy with our meals! The staff was kind and attentive, and our table on the porch had a wonderful view. We will be back every time we are in the area!

It is rare when I write a review that I wish there were more than five stars to award. We spent a…read morelong weekend in the Manistee area and got a recommendation to eat at The Glenwood which was just a short drive north from where we were. I called for reservations the day before and found that only very early or very late was available. We also were given an option of seating in the restaurant or on the porch. We chose the porch and early reservation. We were seated at a nice table with a view of Portage Lake. We started with wine, (even though we bought copious amounts of wine on our trip, the wine list couldn't be ignored) my wife enjoying a glass of Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc and me a glass of cab. It was recommended we try their Almond Battered Shrimp. This appetizer was served with a cherry mustard sauce that was wonderful. The menu said jumbo shrimp and yes, they were jumbo with that nice "steak like" texture and flavor. For dinner my wife ordered the Whitefish special (Whitefish is on the regular menu but the special preparation was a bit different). This presentation had wilted spinach, onions with a light Parmesan crust. She let me try some and we both agreed this was the best whitefish either of have ever had. I ordered the "Everything Tuna". This was yellowfin tuna with light and dark sesame seeds, poppy seeds. onion, garlic and salt. I ordered it extremely rare (so rare a good vet could resuscitate it) with wasabi. This was a taste sensation. Dinners included broccoli and an excellent salad. The dressing was so good we bought a bottle on the way out. A "loaf" containing four rolls was also included. Our server was Cyrillia and her service was as outstanding as it gets. Often when I'm enjoying service of this calibre, I look around and see if we just got lucky or is everyone getting great service. It seemed that the service standard at The Glenwood is high. On the drive back to our hotel, we tried to come up with restaurants we've enjoyed as much. The list is slim with The Glenwood at or near the top.

My husband and I stopped in to check out the courses and decided to have lunch. Bria is awesome…read morebehind the bar! The food was great to boot! Sorry your pic is blurry, Bria! LOL Your drinks are amazing!

With a commanding view of Lake Michigan and a portion of the golf course, Arcadia Bluffs restaurant…read moreprovides a casual, welcoming yet elegant feel. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly and attentive. Appetizers,salads,soup,sandwiches, entrees and desserts are reasonably priced. The bar provides wide variety of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. My Arcadia Club sandwich was piled high with ham,turkey, bacon, cheese.lettuce tomato. Very satisfying The Michigan apple cherry salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts and chicken was delicious. Bottom line..... I will return

We have visited Birch and Maple a handful of times. Each experience has been a true delight. The…read morefood is so fresh and delicious. Their drink menu is the best in the area. Lastly, the service is super friendly and prompt. We will continue to frequent this outstanding restaurant every time we visit Frankfort.

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!