Food was Great ! Packed small place, and the food got out quick! Service was excellent everyone was…read morefriendly.

Service was unusually slow--we waited 17 minutes just to order a drink…read more The biggest letdown? The nachos. If you want the same size appetizer tray they used to serve, you'd have to order three now. No heads-up, no adjustment in price--just a dramatically smaller portion. Our drinks sat empty on the edge of the bar for 11 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The wings came out with no ranch or dipping sauce, and no one asked if we wanted any. It's a far cry from how this place used to be run. The food is still decent, but portion sizes have shrunk significantly and the service has really gone downhill.

Been eyeing this place for awhile. Mainly because they sell the cocktail called Painkiller. It's my…read morefavorite drink to order. So, naturally we had to come just to order that. It did not disappoint. It was 10000/10. They use fresh shaved nutmeg too. *chefs kiss* My husband go the sour cherry and I blinked and he was finished with it haha. Next drinks we got a Gin Fizz (a classic) 1000/10. My husband got a whiskey margarita We came an hour before they closed on a Monday. It was relaxing and quiet and only a few other guest out here with us on the patio. They got a fire pit going in the evening which was nice, or sit on the upper deck patio to watch the sunset. I'd love to come earlier in the day and get a whiskey flight and try the whitefish pate and sit on the upper deck patio.

Super fun tasting room! Order inside and then can take items and sit wherever you want inside or…read moreoutside. High tables, tables, a deck above a seating space. Adirondack chair around a fire pit. Nice garden patio vibe. A food truck in parking lot if interested with limited hours. The flight was perfect and my Cherry sour was delicious! We ordered a cheese dip. A little surprised it was just served with a sleeve of ritz crackers but dip flavor and freshness (from a local place) was delicious.

Who goes to a whiskey and bourbon bar and orders a glass of wine and an espresso martini? This…read moreperson right here. Sometimes, I need to zig when you thought I was going to zag. I like to keep it fresh up in here. The thing is, the prices for the bourbon were a touch overpriced, but the cocktails and wine were decent. That's the reason for my decision, but I think if you're in the mood for whiskey or bourbon and you're on Mackinac Island, then this is a good place to find it. They have a large variety of many different brands. I didn't get any food -- just popped in for a cheeky drink. The bar area is a nice place to sit, enjoy a drink and contemplate your visit to the island.

Loved chicken burger and fish and chips The best waffle…read morefries Good service, nice ambiance and amazing food

Visited this week for lunch, we both had their reuben sandwich, very good, service was attentive,…read moreit never disappoints!

Pierson's had the appearance of a sports bar, especially in the bar area where we sat. We were…read moreconcerned about ordering one of the entrees rather than bar food. We ordered salmon and a filet. Both were amazing! The glaze on the salmon and the very unique rice dish were delicious. We enjoyed our meal so much, we came back the next night. Both servers were great. There was a good wine selection and we enjoyed a bottle each night. We really enjoyed the atmosphere in the bar area at a high top. I strongly recommend Pierson's Grille & Spirits.

The less popular bar off the lobby, it very much so is a scene right out of clue with the woodgrain…read morefinishes. This bar, like the rest, has the big porch ale which is the Grand Hotels signature beer from bells. It's a milder ipa like a toned down yooper ale. Definitely should be the beer of choice if you are visiting one of the bars. But overall a decent time at this bar. Staff were nice and prompt. 3/5 would recommend to a friend for a drink in a murder mystery.

For someone that doesn't drink alcohol I understand it can be very tough for others to make me…read moremocktails but the male bartender made me an incredible biscoff martini without alcohol the first time I visited. I liked it so much I went back a week later to order it again, however, they were all out of biscoff so I opted for the maple chai espresso and it was not my favorite. Cute ambiance and would recommend checking this place out though!

Fun cocktail bar featuring Gypsy spirits, sorry, no wine or beer. Colorful decor, with long bars…read morewith tall stools, several four tops and two areas with leathery sectionals. Friendly staff and excellent cocktails. The PB&J Mule is unique and outstanding. Tried Mint Juleps for the first time, wow! Ladies rooms are clean with lots of helpful items. Great vibe, highly recommend Gypsy Spirits!

We really enjoyed our stop at the Grand Traverse Distillery Tasting Room. Nice that we could easily…read morepop in while wandering around the downtown area. And the downtown area can be kind of *extra* so we really appreciated the chill vibe here. Love that the bar is prominent and doesn't feel like an afterthought to the tasting table set up. We had a couple of barrel-aged bourbon old fashioneds. Sweeter than I would have sought out, but nice. Excellent bartenders. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their spirits.

Our two bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about the spirits as well as the history of…read morethe company. We had the bomb pop, bourbon Manhattan, strawberry smash, and pina colada. The pina colada was the best of the slushies. The bourbon was smooth. The manhattan was exactly what you want in a drink! They tried to change my mind on the gin. I am not a gin drinker but their gin didn't have the intense "Christmas tree" flavor if you're into that. I'll stick to bourbon

Great bar scene. Small menu that packs a punch in terms of flavor. Great beer. Very attentive…read moreservice that make you feel at home. Made me feel like I was part of the town! Will return some day.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

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