Don't believe any bad reviews about this place! This is the place to be in Glen Arbor. The prices…read moreare reasonable (remember you're in a resort on Lake Michigan!) and the service comes with a smile and great conversation. They've turned a corner on the food. They're focusing on taste and quality ingredients. If you go upstairs to Nonna's, it's an even better experience. We love when the Jamaican staff are in residence too. Great space with cozy winter evenings, and fun nights.

Just no. The guys working were so unfriendly and looked like they hated their lives. It's ok if…read morethey hate their job, but it just ruins the vibe for us you know? The outside patio was nice but the food was mediocre. I did have a good mock tail though so I'll give them a star for that. The first mistake would be staying at the Homestead at all and having the opportunity to go to Whiskers. Get out while you still can.

Enjoyed a delightful lunch there. Wonderful burger and turkey Reuben sandwich. Great service,…read morevery busy day.

Always a good time at Art's!…read more My husband loved his whitefish sandwich (he said he may need to have another one before we leave town), and the cherry chicken salad is tasty. The tots with ranch are the best! I loved my grapefruit Northwoods soda with lime, and he had a Heineken 0.0 - grateful for good NA options. Our server was excellent, the food came out quickly, and we enjoyed our table outside. Great laid back atmosphere. We'll be back whenever we're in town!

I recently visited this restaurant and had a really good experience. The food tasted fresh and…read moreflavorful, and the portions were a good size for the price. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. The restaurant was clean and had a comfortable atmosphere that made it a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal. Everything came out well prepared and looked great. Overall, I was very happy with the experience and would definitely come back again.

Was not expecting such original and delicious pizza. Had to try the Beer Pretzels and the cheese…read moresauce and mustard were quite tasty. chicken pizza with apples hit just right. Wife got the hamburger which was cooked exactly like we like it...just done enough. Bacon jam was amazing. Now we are off to take advantage of free shipping for over $100 at the shop.

Decided to try the Western Avenue Grill in downtown Glen Arbor. Great spot for dinner right down…read moretown. Fish was a lightly battered perch which was very fresh. Good service despite being busy for a Monday night. Will definitely return.

My hubby and I went to Western Avenue Grill yesterday for an early dinner and enjoyed it so very…read moremuch. On a cold, blustery Sunday in sleepy Glen Arbor, we were happy to find that it was open for business. The building's design is gorgeous, there were birch tree posts and accents, plus a fireplace that was quite inviting. We ordered the side salad to split and two bacon jam with gouda smash burgers. So delish! The side salad was the best I'd ever had in a restaurant; big enough for two. But the best surprise was our server, Patrick. He knows the area well, and we chatted pleasantly about a plethora of subjects. Such a hardworking, intelligent, amiable young man! Felt like we made a new friend. We will be driving over form TC often to eat here!

We've eaten breakfast here all week long. When you walk in the door, immediately you notice how…read morebeautiful and inviting the interior is. We've had a variety of breakfast dishes.. all are DELICIOUS!!! The best part of all our time here is definitely Laurie. She's the heart and soul of our dining experiences. She's has a great rapport with her customers and is fabulous with everything having to do with our meals. She's great at reading her customers - when to order, when we're finished, the bill...etc. Highly recommended!!

Good Harbor Grill doesn't look like it'd be a delicious game to table restaurant, but it is!…read more Amusingly, when searching for a place for dinner, we glanced at the menu and passed on GHG, as we felt it was too pricy. But, after staying in the area for a week, we learned everything is pricy up here lol. After passing it up, the owner of the tea shop recommended GHG, so we took our hanger here, and I'm glad we did. It was fun and unexpected when choosing a salad dressing they bring you the entire bottle, even if you're the only person at your table using that kind of dressing. Pros: Chill vibes Good wine list Excellent quality of food. The whitefish was better prepared than what I had in Leland! Cons: Just the price. Was a high quality meal, and the price reflected that. All in all, Good Harbor Grill has amazing fresh, in season food that is worth it!

We arrived about 45 minutes before closing and were treated so well from picking out the flight to…read morebuying bottles of wine and even time to enjoy the fire pit!!

From the owner: Enjoy a variety of delicious local wines while nestled next to one of our cozy fire pits,…read moreparticipating in some storytelling at the bar or while pondering local artists works in our quaint little gallery. If you prefer a little more activity you can wander around back to play some Bocce Ball, Badminton, Corn Hole and other fun games. Please join locals and travelers in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to celebrate the wonderful area that surrounds us. CHEERS!

Came for dinner last night after hearing rave reviews from friends in the area. The burgers were…read moredelicious, but that is where the positives end. The service was painfully slow; the young woman waiting on our table was stretched way too thin. It took about 15 min to order drinks and another 15 before they came. We ordered fries to share and burgers, subbing side salads since it sounded delish. Fries came out lightning fast but the portion was TINY for $10 - we had to flag down our waitress to order a second round of drinks (which she didn't even stop to ask if we wanted the same or not, just sprinted away and put them in); when she returned with this round we ordered more fries (accepting we would end up paying $30 for fries...absurd). Burgers came out; as mentioned before these were delish -6oz is a great size and bun was quality. Side salad portion was pathetic. About 6 lettuce pieces with a few toppings sprinkled on. After finishing, we again flagged down the waitress as she blew past and asked for the check. We got the bill and were appalled. For the drinks (vodka with a splash of cranberry; tequila with soda and a splash of lemonade; scotch on the rocks; all served in small cocktail glasses) not only were we charged for the alcohol - but also the mixers as if they were full sized glasses of cranberry and lemonade instead of a 1oz or less splash. Even more ridiculous was being charged for ICE (yes, you read correctly - ICE) in the scotch. Round that out with side salads being priced $1.50 over what was listed on the menu and we concluded we will never be back nor recommend.

Excellent burgers! We enjoy a Peanut Butter Burger and a Wolverine ( hate to type that, OH-) Burger…read moreand a few pints of M43 after a nice afternoon spent bike riding. Awesome awesome.

Went for an afternoon to try their beer. It was fantastic. Spent a few hours in the beer garden…read moreplaying cards and enjoying a perfect day. Our server was friendly and helpful. A great place to enjoy an afternoon. We tried 3 different brews and enjoyed them all.

Service is great as always! Love this time of year is the best here cuz the fudgies are at a…read moreminimum!

We ate here on a recent trip to Empire two times! We had pizza on 12/16 at about 7pm - it was…read morepacked for Taco Tuesday! However, I was in need of pizza! We ordered a medium with mushroom, pepperoni, and extra cheese. It did not take long, and it was perfect. Piping hot and traditional pizza (my fav). It's expensive ($25), but it's worth it, and you tend to see higher prices in destination areas. Max was our server, he was great! So great we went back to try their sandwiches last night! I had the BLT and my husband had the Philly. Both were good, we did not add a side. I wouldn't get the BLT again because I would try something more exciting for the price (LOL). The ambience is warm and friendly, you feel like a local, and if you're lucky you'll meet Max!

VI is the best food in Empire! If only they can be open when they say they will!…read more Loved just about everything about dining in at Village Inn. Definitely more of a locals place, vibes are immaculate. Started with the pepperoni chips...order these! Gluten free, keto friendly deliciously addicting! I'd order these every time! I had the Salmon burger, and it exceeded my expectations! It's an actually filet of Salmon, no weird patties here. Healthy, fresh tasting, I would order this every time as well! Sweet potato fries had good flavor. Husband ordered pizza and was happy. They have the root beer Friendly's has, which is awesome, because the food at VI is so much better! Service was excellent too! We did inquire about their 4th of July hours, and though they said they were to be open for lunch, they were not. :( I get it, it's a tiny beach town, they can do what they want, but it was a bummer, because the food is special, and because there are so few options. All in all, I wish I was able to try out more of the menu at VI, maybe next time!

This place is awesome! Mini golf with a side of nature and local history. The course was…read morechallenging and fun for our crew of 14, ages 7-70. The staff were friendly and helpful (one in particular made my 7 year old feel better about her high score). They have some other fun games like life sized chess that the kids loved. Great atmosphere!

Cute spot! We arrived 45 min prior to closing thinking it wouldn't take a few 30+ year olds long to…read morefinish the holes (clearly we hadn't putt putted in awhile...) needless to say it took longer and the woman working that evening didn't rush us and graciously awaited our finished game. Recommend it!