The oldest tavern in operation in Manistee County, the Blue Slipper offers lots of history in its…read moredecor but a more contemporary fun experience. Jukebox, TV, very friendly and attentive staff, great food and drinks at good prices all come together to make this place a great place for a meal, a drink at the bar, or both. A must visit when traveling through Onekama.

This classic Onekama is back. Come for the ambiance and the great beer selection…read more Glad to it re-opened with committed new owners. Limited apps and simple menu items include; burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, broasted chicken and cod dinners.

While up north, I knew I wanted to swing by Iron Fish to purchase some bottles of bourbon…read morebarrel-aged maple syrup (it's reason alone to go). My party suggested we stick around for dinner too, which I wasn't going to object to. I wasn't surprised to hear that we'd have a 35-minute wait on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating and offered an empty room upstairs to wait and pass the time with some games. We asked if we could order some cocktails, and luckily the answer was yes. We placed an order with the hostess, and she brought those upstairs. Later, when there was a Shirley Temple spill, staff was gracious and whipped up another drink right away. Hospitality deserves five stars alone. What else deserves five stars? The cocktails of course. I had two "hotties," which were perfect with the wintry weather...and smart thinking. Who really wants a cold drink in January? The menu is simple, and much of the food is locally-sourced (huzzah). I vegetarian-ized the Christmas Dinner pizza, and it needed the saltiness/fatiness of the sausage. Still, I'll give points for creativity. Four stars. I get destination vibes from this spot, and I know I'll need to return in the summer months for the most optimal experience...but I was overall impressed with my winter trip. Five stars for Iron Fish Distillery!

I absolutely love this distillery! While the cocktails are top-notch--the Old Fashioned and…read moreManhattan I had on my last visit were perfectly balanced--the food actually stole the show. I tried the Spring Chicken pizza, and it's easily my new favorite. The combination of lemon olive oil, smoked chicken, and that pesto ricotta soprafina is incredible. I come for the drinks, but I'll be returning for the pizza!

Service is terrific! Staff is friendly and attentive. Food was very good and delivered quickly…read moreeven though the place was hopping. Went in for the hockey game and they put it on right away when asked. We'll be back!

Country ambiance inside with lots of outdoor seating, large bar and a few large tables inside for…read morelarge parties. Pretty tight space but they make the most of it. Waitress was friendly and seemed seasoned in her serving career and with large parties. Food took a while but it was a busy Friday night and we enjoyed conversing with our table. Food was pretty good, all your typical bar food. Portion sizes were generous and everyone left happy. Would definitely recommend the sweet potato fries and the club sandwich.

Brewery #266 Third…read moreLife Brewing is a true microbrewery: a small brewery doing good craft beer with no food and no frills. Third Life is located in the former office of an old warehouse that I believe was an old Iron Ore company ( if memory serves me right). The brewery even has the old safe still in wall. I got my usual flight that consisted of Cat Jammin'-Raspberry (Raspberry Wheat), Tomtoberfest (Marzen), S.S. Dankowiak (DIPA) and the Duke of Witch Tree (Hazy IPA). All of them were really good but the S.S. Dankowiak was the star of my flight board. Cool atmosphere with lots of table and board games. Good music playing and a cool brewery sticker. Who doesn't love a bear in a canoe?

Best beer, best local vibe, friendliest staff (shoutout to Jake!) in Manistee. Just go.read more

Great neighborhood drinking bar for locals off the main strip that is more than happy to have…read moretourists wander in. Very friendly and attentive bartender and great drink prices. Lots of basic fried bar food options good for snacking while you drink but not so much a place to go for food only.

Dive bar. Youngish 20-something crowd. Very good drink prices. Blackout Wednesday = loud, crowded,…read moreand lively. We had fun and this is a popular place for the locals. Street parking is a hassle and I'm sure the neighbors hate it but if you want social time and cheap drinks, you've found it.

We just spent seven days in Frankfort, and every single day ended at Stormcloud. By the end of the…read moreweek, we felt like locals! The Belgian-style beers are top-tier, and the BBQ pork nachos and pretzels are the perfect post-adventure snacks. We spent hours here playing cards and dice in such a relaxed atmosphere. Huge shoutout to Bruce and Connie--they provided amazing service and made us feel right at home. A must-visit!

Good food, nice place and great service. We'd go back. One could give it a 5, but i reserve those…read morefor something really special. This was very good.

I was in town and needed some dinner, and the Friday Fish Fry sounded like a winner. They have…read morespecials most days, and they all sounded great. It's a cozy space, with a very lively crowd at the bar. Service was on point, which was impressive since there appeared to be only two servers. The fish was plentiful, with a nice crispy breading. The slaw was also really good and seemed like it was made in house. I do wish I got the perch, it's several dollars more, but the piled high plates that went past us looked delicious.

Great little neighborhood bar in Manistee. Jailhouse Joe cooks up a mean cod dinner, their cod is…read morecooked to perfection nice white flaky juicy pieces. Get the shrimp cod combo, the cod dinner comes with butterflied fried shrimp. Excellent value! Always wonder how in the world Joe makes such wonderful cod dinners with such a small kitchen. And Rachel runs around the place taking orders, mixing drinks, and making sure everyone is covered. Smaller quaint neighborhood bar. Highly recommended.

The The Restaurant at The South Course - Arcadia Bluffs is located in the back of the golf course…read more The actual restaurant wasn't too hard to find when using GPS. When I visited it was for a family dinner so we did not have to navigate having golfing equipment with us. The restaurant was located on the upper level and not hard to miss once you got upstairs. The inside of the restaurant was sizable and could easily accommodate various group sizes. The views from the restaurant were nice. We weren't seated directly by a window but you could see the golf course from a distance. Our waitress was friendly and helpful with explaining the various items on the menu. On the day of my visit they had a sword fish special that my husband ordered but I was able to try. I ordered the steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak came with a nice size piece of garlic butter on-top of it. The steak was cooked beautifully and delicious. I tried the swordfish and it was a little lackluster especially compared to the steak. It was well seasoned and juicy. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were also nicely cooked. After seeing all of the other dishes that the table ordered, I tried a few, the steak was the best choice. The drinks were also well made.

Amazing views Amazing chicken wings (however with a caveat)…read more But, our story begins with the discussion of which restaurant had the best chicken wings. When a friend of ours said the wings at the South Course were amazing. We need to test this statement, she needed to be qualified. I read the reviews for South Course, saw that the only thing negative was there service. So we planned a lunch evaluation. Firstly, service was excellent, our server was nice and professional. Secondly, the views of this lovely golf course makes lunch a decedent affair. I heard that chicken wings were a Sunday treat, and when I mentioned that our waitress said, I'll get you some. Oh boy, wings were ordered as an appetizer for everyone, and my friend ordered wings as the entree. I ordered chicken and waffles and my other friend ordered the fish and chips (walleye). The chicken wings were amazing, however, cold on the inside. They took them back and got us new (or refried) ones. They do have great, great chicken wings. The chicken and waffles, it was plated beautifully, but not really to my liking, very sweet. The Walleye fish and chips was out of the park, I shoulda got that. Management found out about the cold chicken wings and were most apologetic about it, and took it off the menu. Thumbs up to them. Service was terrific, Sky, she was so very nice. Yes, definitely I wanna try the dinner menu. I will be back.

Pizza was way overpriced for a "Large" which is only a 12" and it was average at that. 1st and…read morelast visit

The food it's amazing. Very charming. You can seat inside or outside. Outside you can enjoy the…read morebeautiful view of Portage Lake. Open from around Memorial Day until Labor Day. There is a playground you can see while you seat at the porch.

Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place…read morefor people bring a deck of cards, or talk union business at the bar. I had barely set foot in the door when the two bartenders at the bar greeted me warmly and welcomed me in and told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. I sat at the bar and as recommended by a local, I ordered the pepper jack crab soup, which was delicious. One thing to be aware of: don't expect real crab in the soup. Imitation only. But it's plentiful and delicious on a frigid winter day. The bartender recommended the roasted chicken or the perch, and living near another great lake and always having ready access to perch, I decided on the broasted chicken. I was not disappointed. It came with four pieces, choice, potato, and a choice of another side. It was way too its food, but I ate more than I thought they would because it was that good. I will definitely return to the painted lady!

Look, pal. Nothing really beats a hole in the wall pub. I'm a little huss for some good down to…read moreearth bar food, ask my mum. Situated on a corner where two roads meet, this place has all the fixin's of a place with stuff on the walls. Classic hole in the wall pub decor, classic hole in the wall pub tables and chairs. It's one of this places where when you walk in, you're there. Locals, strangers, friends, enemies, lovers. They're all there. So come on in, pull up a stool, and let's get down to business. I will say service was great. I may be a little biased as the waitress said I was the only one in her section. But I'm going to instead assume it's because I'm such an amazing patron. Hilarious and handsome to boot. Or at least the hilarious part. Hokay. So. As much as I'm a huss for bar food, I'm even hussier for wings. So, naturally I ordered the wings. Bone in, as god intended. Buffalo sauce, as Darwin intended. They came perfectly saucy, perfectly temperatured, and perfectly in a little bowl kind of thing. They were meaty and juicy. Loved the flavor. I would eat my body weight in them, and my body weight is not small numbers. I kept the main course simple. Half pound burger, deluxe (lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion). Added mustard. Ketchup's on the table. Then as my side I got the sidewinder fries which are kind of like spiral potato wedges. The burger was pretty decent. The size was good, but the flavor was a little underwhelming. I'm pretty sure the patty was one of those pre-made deals that come in packages. I could be wrong, but that's just what it looked like. Regardless, if I had ordered a burger that was more of a specialty, there might have been more flavor involved. The fries though were pretty good. They're thiccc. Thick fries save lives. I have been here before, a couple times, and would certainly come back as their menu does have a wide variety of food. Don't be bashful. Creationism wings: 10/10 Burger WOW factor: 6/10 Chonky potato wedge spiral fries: 10/10