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.

This was my first time here. First impression-this place takes itself a little more serious than it…read moreshould. Started with an order for a glass of Pinot Gris, the server brought me a cab. The smoked whitefish dip looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. My entree came with a wedge. The lettuce was turning red, so it was obviously not fresh. There were about two bacon crumbles in the salad and a teaspoon of bleu cheese sprinkled on it. I ordered the halibut. It came out dry and tough, and I could tell by the film on the hollandaise sauce that it had also been sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. They also mixed up our sides. This place charges haute prices but offers mid dishes and service.

Everything was 5-stars! The food, the service, and the vibes. This was a random find while in the…read morearea and what a delight! They are fully committed to the woodsy, outdoor, rustic vibe while still feeling upscale. Our server was excellent and brought refills consistently and without being asked. We ordered fried mushrooms and spinach and artichoke dip for apps. The fried mushrooms and ranch were AMAZING and also pretty massive. The dip was verryyy cheese forward and was a little goopey, not my fav. The flavor was good, but I wanted it to be creamier and more balanced. It was the only thing we got that wasn't a hit, but not enough to change this from 5-stars! I ordered the Prime Rib with veg and a baked potato. IT WAS AMAZING. My family ordered two pizzas to split; bbq chicken and margarita. The pizzas were delicious and had a perfect crust. Overall so amazing and would totally return when in the area or recommend to others looking for something super tasty with great service and fun decor!

Cherry Salad was delicious and fresh! Potato and Ham soup was a great starter especially served…read morewith the warm bread Sitting near the fireplace gave a nice touch to the atmosphere. I wish the fireplace actually gave off heat in the room because it was a bit chilly. Dress warmly! The Waiter was very kind and thoughtful refilling our drinks and thinking of everything! He even suggested different options not listed on the menu. (The Alfredo pasta also comes cajun style!) I would strongly recommend Timbers in Cadillac, Mi!!!

Great staff, good food. Simple buffet, offers CPL classes in the back property of the restaurant.read more

Going to Bob's is like going to a friend's for breakfast. The food tastes like home. Dawn is a doll…read moreand the place is perfectly clean. It's buffet style so the big eaters are well taken care of. Don't miss the cinnamon rolls...oh my oh my!

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.

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.

Great food and an awesome whiskey and bourbon selection. We…read morehad the lasagna and it was addictive! We suggest sharing since the portion was so plentiful And if you are searching for a great bourbon selection I suggest a visit to the lounge for an amazing selection

The planked whitefish is amazing! It was fresh, no bones and very hot! The duchess potatoes are…read morevery good too. Went later in the evening, there were a few tables in the bar area eating.

We always have a great experience at Traks Bar and Grill. The food is consistently phenomenal, the…read moreservice is always second to none and the atmosphere makes it a really enjoyable place to relax and eat. Aron takes great care of his customers behind the bar, and the waitresses are attentive. Parking is easy, but I'd recommend getting there early because it gets extremely busy. Mike has definitely helped put Brethren, Michigan on the map with this staple.

Came here years ago when it had a different name and, I assume, different owners. So much nicer…read morenow. Pretty typical of better-quality northern michigan pubs...wood paneling, lots of fishing memorabilia. We're on the doorstep of Tippy Dam, after all. Pretty busy when I stopped in at dinnertime on a Wednesday. I passed on the bar-b-q specials and got a chicken Ceasar. Not bad, but lettuce was a little sparse. Chicken was tender if a little bland. I probably will return and try some other things. Certainly nothing wrong with Trak's as a place to hang out and have a beer.

Service was FABULOUS, everyone was so kind and every interaction felt personable. Our server Nicole…read morewas amazing and we got a good laugh over sharing a name. The drinks were the highlight of our visit, and the food has mixed opinions at our table. I would highly recommend the a Mango Margarita because it tasted so fresh and refreshing! I also enjoyed the Sangria Swirl for a nice berry twist on their margarita mix. And the Mexican lollipop was delicious and the flavors mixed so well that the taste of alcohol was very minor. The coconut margarita was good but pretty plain compared to the other drinks as expected. The Queso Dip was really unique. I probably wouldn't order it again as it's very different from the runny white queso we love so much. This one was thicker and tasted like it has Brie cheese in it, similar texture too where it kinda sticks together and is not runny The Steak Fajitas were tasty and came with so much! The steak seemed a little tough but had good flavor. The Roadhouse Quesadilla was okay. Chicken seemed okay but there was so much cheese that it didn't hold together well, maybe it was cut into too many pieces though. The pineapple salsa on the side was so good though! I really loved the atmosphere here, the seating is mixed between indoor and outdoor, half of the outdoor seating is grad a drink while you wait, but again, everyone is so nice that you barely notice the wait! A little caution with sitting outside is that bugs/flies do really wanna taste your food too which can be annoying but there's nothing you can really do about it. Our wait was estimated to be 1 hour 15 minutes, but we were seating in around 45-50 minutes. I was surprised with how busy it was on a Tuesday night, but it is the week of 4th of July!

I visited this restaurant for the first time this evening and had a good dining experience. The…read morelocation was convenient on Highway 31, the outside of the restaurant was decorated fairly well, there were several people waiting outside waiting for a table to open up, I was not greeted upon entering, I was seated quickly at the bar as I was alone, they provided complimentary chips & salsa, the menu included most of what you would expect at a Mexican restaurant, my Wet Burrito was very tasty and reasonably priced at $17 for a full plate of food, service was friendly and efficient, the dining room was very busy, quite loud and clean, no music was playing, and there were a couple mounted TVs were displaying sporting events.

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!

Country ambiance inside. Servers were very friendly. This was one of restaurant near a cottage we…read morestayed for weekend trip to lake. Price isn't inexpensive and portion size was kind of small for these kind of restaurants. I had coconut shrimp and my daughter had pulled pork with Mac and cheese. Mac and cheese was more like a white sauce. Coconut shrimp was ok , tasted like frozen ones from store. This is tourist area and everything is over priced so I guess I shouldn't expect too much.

Pizza from here was fine but I found the sign outside incredibly strange and off putting…read more Staff seemed nice enough, I just did a pickup order. But seriously, this is the first impression you want to leave people with? "YOU ARE TO WAIT TO BE SEATED." Are you talking to 5 years olds?

I was shocked at how packed this restaurant was. We did not have to wait long because it had just…read morefinished raining and we didn't mind sitting on the patio. We had a wonderful meal, we shared a sandwich and had a couple beers.

Came here for lunch with some softball buddies and enjoyed it. Service was 5-stars as orders were…read moretaken quickly, food was delivered, and separate checks were handed out. Our server (sorry forgot her name) was friendly and efficient. Good ambience to the place. I had the Rueben sandwich on sourdough bc I don't like rye bread. Came with delicious tater tots, or you could have them with fries or chips. Overall a good experience and prices were reasonable for these days of high tariffs and meaningless wars. Just sayin'