Food was very delicious! Also tasted freshly made! Service was very quick and nice staff. Was a very welcoming place along with cleanliness and cozy. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Cauliflower all meat pizza and smoke wings both very good! - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

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MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations 3 = Meets expectations 2/1 = Does not meet expectations OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5) 1. AMBIANCE = 3 Normal motif. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 3 Was good. Was hot when it came to table. Good taste. Nothing negative to say. Had a beer on draft. Felt it was not what it should be. Draft tends to be lukewarm. I would see what was available in can or bottle. I notice some else beer looking flat. 3. SERVICE = 5 Our waitress was outstanding. Attentive and quick to meet our request. 4. BATHROOM = 3 Clean and maintained. 5. PRICING = 3 (note unless really poor for pricing. I rarely go above 3. Food inflation is real, so expect to pay. On top of places having to get staff to higher wage rate. 6. OBSERVATION Used the app to get on waitlist at rusted. It worked well. Seated in time stated. I would not dissuade anyone from eating here. 7. POINTS = 17 out of 25. 25 points total. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections. read more

The good... the bartender was kind, helpful and quick with service. The bad... the food was meh, especially for the price. I was in shock when I received the bill and my small side salad was $9. The smoked chicken wings were dry and bleh. The flatbread pizza was your average pizza. The host was impatient and unfriendly. He cut me off when I was asking about wait times and then quickly moved past us to call another table. I don't care how busy you are, that's rude. I had been wanting to stop here for years... not sure why now. What a disappointment. read more

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We went on their last day for the season. Our server was very nice and the food was great. The restaurant decor and theme is really nice. A little on the pricey side but not completely unreasonable. read more

We had dinner here because beer and a bbq sounded great. I tried their homemade IPA which was very good. They had a good selection to choose from. For dinner I had the pulled pork sandwich. It came topped with slaw. I upgraded to tots, per the recommendation of the waiter. Good choice. Tots were so crispy and good. Pulled pork was good as well. Some nice crispy pieces. It was a huge sandwich. Husband had the Mac and cheese with pulled pork on top. Tons to eat. The place had lots of TVs. We asked to turn on one to one of the baseball playoff games which they did. Our server was great. Gave us good suggestions. read more

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Brewery #272 Really more of restaurant that brews beer than an actual brewery but that's splitting hairs. Pops and I came in and had dinner. I got a cup of the chili and a Summer Salad. The chili had brisket, ground beef and bison in it and while good was a little on the sweet side. This was odd to me but not in a bad way. The salad was made with oranges, strawberries, feta and walnuts. Quite refreshing. Rusted Spoke has about 20 beers on tap of which only 5 are their own and the rest were guest beers. I got a flight that consisted of 3 of their beers: Insurrection Ale (wheat beer), DEI Hire (Pale Ale) and Space Filler (American IPA) and I got a Tangerine Haze from Big Lake Brewing. All of them pretty good but nothing wowed me. The service was solid, the outdoor patio are was nice and everything was solid. In a touristy type town, that's a good thing. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - A solid summer salad - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

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The service was good. The food is just okay. The pork sandwich is really dry and lots of sauce was needed. My hamburger was dry too but I did say no pink. The $7 beer was good but I was poured the wrong one. They fixed it. The table set up was located by the bathroom entrance so not a comfortable area to sit. I suggest moving that table from that area. Credit card charge is 4% and they clearly let you know which is a good thing. I was Missing my pickles too but asked for them . read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Dry hamburger - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

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Tried this for lunch as we just got off the ferry and starving. Their specialties are bbq - brisket, pulled pork, smoked wings etc. 1. We had the Combo plate - an assortment of pulled pork, brisket & sausage w/ slaw. This was good, brisket was tender with well seasoned smoky flavor. 2. Special of the day is smoked fillet of steak - This was tender and good came w/ mashed/gravy & asparagus. 3. Baked Macaroni & Cheese, topped with/ smoked beef brisket. 4. Poke Salmon Tacos w/ rice - this was bland. I wish there was a sauce to give it a zing. Overall good dining experience, service was quick. Happy tummy! read more

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Wonderful place for a great meal and drinks a bit off the Main Street. The server (Isabella) & hostess (Debbie) were fantastic. Nice outside sitting area! Good for kids too. Would certainly go back. Wish I took a picture of the great whitefish and fish tacos. read more

The food was good but the bartender needs a lesson in manners. My wife and I were trying to understand what beers they had and this bartender was snarley and short. So we just picked something instead of leaving, as my wife asked. If you want a good experience, please find someplace else. read more

Rustic, cozy brewery conveniently located across from the waterfront. Good beer selection. Larger menu than expected. We opted for a bowl of chili and a delicious grilled cheese and brisket sandwich. Very good. Good music, adequate service and several beer selections available to take out in growler. read more

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We came here after a day trip to the island having run out of time to grab dinner there. The reviews for Rusted Spoke looked decent so we decided to stop there. It was a Friday night, and the Tigers were playing so it was pretty packed but they found us a spot to eat by the window. Service was very friendly and our waitress was super sweet and checked on us a good amount of times. The food was actually surprisingly good for the tourist trap that is Mackinac City. The steak in my bf's chalupa was super tender and my burger was hot and tasty. I loved the ambiance and the sinks in the bathroom with the faucet handles were really cool! Would recommend for a night out or for some quick bar food. read more

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Awesome service at the bar. Amazing Monday meatloaf to die for. Great brews and full menu of liquors.

Rusted Spoke comes highly recommended. The food was outstanding. Everyone in our party was happy. Great brisket, Mac & Cheese, and Whitefish. As craft beer enthusiasts, we really enjoyed a large variety. We sat at the bar, and our bar tender chatted up guests in a friendly manner. Overall, a great night. We can't wait to go again. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Brisket grilled cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

Good service, yummy chili and sandwiches. Nice views of the lake and right off the highway for easy access. It's a brew pub so the ambiance is as you might expect. read more

That spicy honey chicken is awesome! If you like heat, I highly recommend it. Deducting two stars for charging extra for using a credit card. Eat it, you charge enough for food and drinks! read more

Good spot for a good dinner. We were seated quick and had good food. Our server was good

We visit Mackinac Island every two years for the past 23 years. Every time we visit, we stay the first night in Mackinaw City. We decided to try out Rusted Spoke after years of watching our previous dinner stop, Dixie Saloon, degrade into a mess of bad food and even worse service. It 's absolutely clear that whoever is managing Dixie Saloon is completely disconnected from the customer experience. When you go there enough times, you can see it happen. Rusted Spoke, on the other hand, was a refreshing change. The beer menu is awesome, and the beer names are unforgettable . The food was good, and our server Andrada, made us feel like we belonged there from the very first moment. She was fun, engaging, attentive, and just a really good person. We had a great experience here and will make this our new dinner stop in Mackinaw City! read more

Walked in during what I assume was shift change. The staff were all gathered at the end of the bar and were a little put off by us needing to be sat. Our servers first words were that no one told him he had a table. The menus were gross. Sticky and unclean, there were more flies than people in the place. I ordered ice tea - first, they have no sweeteners of any kind, second, I asked for a refill and to my surprise was charged (total of $7). The food was okay at best, I had fish, husband had a burger (which they charged an extra $1.50 on top of the $18 burger for cheese) definitely not good enough for the cost. This is a no for me coming back. read more

We Stopped for a late lunch and were very pleased with the Smoked Pork sandwich and the brisket tacos. Excellent flavor without being too Smokey. The pork was moist, but not oily. Coleslaw was excellent! Tater Tots were a nice option and not too salty. Tacos were huge and the chips were perfect. We had a pint of Oktoberfest (had a hint of Carmel and smoke in the malt) and their amber ale was crisp and refreshing. Both were excellent. Bartender, Britany, was friendly and helpful, great service. Nice brewery atmosphere with the Rusted theme throughout the building. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing has a cool vibe and atmosphere, an attentive staff and some great drink options. Definitely a cool place to meet up with some friends and enjoy the company and the time. read more

Great selection of beers and excellent service but mediocre food. We really enjoyed the wide beer selection and friendly atmosphere but the food we ordered was just okay. We had the BBQ platter, which was slightly dry and lacking BBQ sauce. The mac and cheese was nice and creamy but also lacked flavor. We enjoyed our meal overall though because the staff were great and prices were reasonable! read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

Excellent service. Very good food. My husband had the pulled pork Mac & cheese and I have the Tuscan Whitefish. The whitefish was fresh too! Forgot to take photos of the food!! Our waitress Andrada was fabulous! She checked on us and was prompt with everything! read more

Absolutely terrible food, I ordered a steak medium rare and they gave me a piece of shoe leather. The " craft beer "is a joke. The bartender we had was more interested in her phone than actually trying to help us. The staff is completely unfriendly and clearly does not want be there. And the outside patio is NOT dog friendly. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Dumpster fire - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

Food was just ok, nothing I'd go back for. We had the bbq sampler/combo and the spicy chicken sandwich. Service was average.

The bar staff is super friendly, the beers are fantastic and the patrons are always very friendly. I've not tried the food, so I really can't comment on that. But the place has a very cool vibe about it and it's a great place to have a couple beers. read more

Much better than the other place in town we tried a few nights prior. Food was great, server was awesome. Cool decor and great atmosphere. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Giant pretzel - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

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Stopped in for a craft beer and possibly some food after just getting in Mackinaw city. The beer was good as I liked several and the ambience was cool as well, as for food I would go somewhere else as they really didn't have a great menu. If you have the untapped app your check in goes on their digital screen, thought that was cool. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Beer menu - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

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One of the best places to eat in Mackinaw City. Excellent food quality and outstanding service. Better than 90% of the other bars and restaurants in town. Dinning environment is pleasant and family friendly. read more

Good service and atmosphere. The Bloody Mary was exactly what I was looking for The house made beers were all wheats. Would have been nice to have an IPA or a stout read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Bloody Mary - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

I grew up in Michigan and I now live in Florida and we planned a family trip to Mackinaw City. All my dad talked about was he wants a fried perch dinner. So we came to this restaurant and boy are we disappointed. Description "lightly flowered perch" WELL it was so overcooked and I could not even eat the fish off the coating! So so disappointed read more

GIL was such an amazing server. Very attentive. Food was amazing. Highly recommend the street corn dip. Flat breads are very good. Definitely a very good ambiance. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Porky pie flat bread - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

Continuing on with our tour of Michigan, our next stop was in Mackinaw City where we stayed the night and the next day toured Mackinac Island. While in the area we had dinner at Rusted Spoke Brewing. The parking lot was packed, but this is a pretty big place. We were told it would be a short wait for a table, and by the time we could order a couple of beers at the bar, our table was ready. In addition to serving their own beers, they also serve a variety of other beers with a focus on the Michigan area. I enjoyed the Arbor Buzzsaw from Ann Arbor. For dinner, I went with the pulled pork sandwich which is topped with BBQ sauce and crispy onions. Overall the serving size was small, especially for the $13.50 price tag. I would have appreciated an overflowing amount of pork. The smoky flavor was good though. And their onion rings were great! My wife had the chicken pot pie, which was like nothing I have ever seen before. It wasn't actually a pie at all. The traditional filling occupied the bottom of a bowl and it was topped with a few biscuits. The flavors were actually really good, but it was not at all what was expected. This was not a highlight of our trip but wasn't necessarily bad either. It's suitable for a fairly quick meal with your family. read more

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Stopped on on a Thursday night, beginning of March and it was pretty quiet. Good vibes throughout. Their choice of music was fantastic!! Early 80's maybe, but loved it! Tom was great in suggesting beers on the flight I ordered, all excellent! Smoked wings - delicious all by themselves but we ordered buffalo sauce (I declined because they taste yummy alone) Deep Blue Sea and Italian Stallion pizza were off the hook delicious! Again, Tom was a fantastic server! read more

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While traveling in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of MI, I was having a hard time finding food and a welcoming place all in one spot. And then the Rusted Spoke was given as a recommendation. Due to a previous experience, I was hesitant to take the recommendation but I took a leap and went for it. Am I glad I did! The service was warm and hospitable and the vegan burger was delicious! It was such a good environment that I went back in this trip as I felt I would not be discriminated against. My colleague had a shrimp poboy that she said was delicious. We were able to eat and enjoy the food and environment. read more

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If you're a smoked meat/ food type person this is a great place. They had many draft beer selections. The service was great. The atmosphere was very bbq spot vibes. A bit in the pricey side read more

The food was very tasty and our server was delightful. It was a solid dining experience. Since this restaurant offers a discount for paying in cash, I decided to take them up on this perk. However, when I received my ""change" the establishment decided to actually pocket my coins and not deliver the full amount due back to me. No business has the right to keep the pocket change. That decision is solely up to the consumer to make. It wasn't a lot of money, but the amount that they kept from me wasn't theirs to keep. Literally nickel and diming your customers is truly a poor business practice. It appears that this business is ethically challenged. read more

Amazing!! Seriously delicious BBQ! We started with ice cold drafts of Ale and Cider.The giant pretzel was tasty and so fresh and the BBQ mac n cheese was so good. The barbecue was juicy and delicious without being too sweet and it had just the right amount of sauce. The macaroni and cheese itself was cheesy and not over cooked. The Rueben sandwich also was packed with the perfect ration of corned beef to sauerkraut and dressing. Thick, juicy, and the leftovers were enjoyed very much the next day at lunch. read more

Rusted Spoke Brewing - Giant Pretzel App - Barbeque Near Me - Mackinaw City, Michigan

They had a beer named DEEZ NUTS! My son got the Mac n Cheese, . The Bavarian Pretzel was good too. The inside was so Amazing. Everyone was nice. read more

We ordered take out- bbq tots and ruben sandwich/fries. Limited servers so I had to flag down someone to take my to go order. The server was very friendly though and fast service. Food was average - slightly above average for the BBQ tots and average for the ruben. Probably nothing you're dying to come back for. However, would return in future. read more