What went well? Everything. Everyone was right! Clean,…read moregreat food, good service. Tons of tvs to delight the senses. A fantastic back porch with horseshoes and high top tables. Our whole table had burgers- olive burger, java burger, bacon cheese burger and plain. Solid. Also notable the group loved the fries! Great meal!

Ask for drink prices first -- Hendricks was $9 (it's $6.50 at 3 other Grayling bars) and a double…read moreRedbreast was $46 -- more than half what the bottle costs at Meijer. Lesson learned

Total HIT ! Michigans top burger hits perfectly. Clean bar, great service and fantastic food…read more What else can you ask for?

Really good burgers, good french fries, good chili. I thought the onion rings stood out! This is a…read morereally good burger joint, and I wasn't hesitate to go back and I look forward to going back. I just don't understand how they stand out as the number one burger joint in the state though. But the burgers are definitely good. Our weight staff was very polite and efficient. We look forward to going back. Very very relaxed and informal

Talk about a dive bar. Looking for one in northern Michigan? This is your spot. Definitely a local…read morespot but the drinks are good and WELL poured. They don't have food but you can bring any of your own snacks and have while sitting at the bar or at one of their tables while you enjoy a cold one. That is a first for me as an AZ boy. Prices are what you'd expect from a dive bar. Definitely a must try!

Are you looking for a great dive bar to have a few day drinks (or night drinks) before hitting the…read morelake. The service here is great. We've been going here for years. Great pours and even more fun controlling the music through TouchTunes. They don't service food here, but they have some of the best free popcorn around. This is a Houghton Lake staple.

Cut River Grille isn't just a restaurant to us it's our home away from home…read more The food and drinks are always amazing, but honestly, that's not what makes this place so unbelievably special. **It's the people.** The staff is what makes The Cut what it is. Kim is one of the kindest, most organized, fun people you'll ever meet, and the events she creates are incredible. She has a way of making everyone feel like family. I wish I could name every employee because I would literally be naming the entire staff. We have NEVER had a bad experience. When we ask our daughter where she wants to go for dinner, she always says, "The Cut." And honestly, it isn't even for the food. It's because she feels loved, welcomed, and at home there. Today, they made our daughter's 10th birthday **beyond special**so special that I actually cried. That kind of thoughtfulness means more than they probably realize. Our family all lives downstate near Detroit, and every time we're at The Cut, they make us feel like we belong here. Like we're family. Like we're loved. You can have great food anywhere. What makes The Cut different is the people who make you feel like you're coming home. They will have our business for as long as they have this incredible staff because **they are absolutely killing it.** Best spot around, hands down.

Great spot in Higgins Lake! The staff is very friendly and attentive! The facility is clean and…read morethere is plenty of parking! There is outdoor seating as well! The patio is nice during the summer. The food was reasonably priced and the food had good flavor! Our favorite was the margerita naan flatbread.

What you find anda surprise! Located on the back road. I have been within 100 yards of this place…read more1,000 times and never knew it was here. So sad for me. There may be a little bit of misunderstanding or confusion because the Shrimp Shack actually sits behind JD's bar. They are part of the same establishment; however, the Shrimp Shack has a cute little building and picnic tables with an overhead cover out back. Sally and I tried a half order of shrimp, the cucumber feta salad, and the German potato salad. All were absolutely excellent, and I would give five stars. The shrimp was accompanied by a seafood sauce as well as drawn butter with spices in it. That was really tasty. In all, our experience was amazing. The staff was helpful, and we will go back many, many times.

This is your local kind of bar. Very fun, laid back and all around entertaining. We were able toale…read moreit for Saturday night karaoke. They're also serving a specialty cocktail called Beetlejuice that was absolutely delicious. There is pool tables, tVs with the game on, shuffle board and pull tabs. Plus lots of alcohol options. The service was friendly and fast. Very comfortable place to be for being from out of town.

This place took forever for my food to come out. I waited about 45 minutes for my food to come out…read more The service was horrible, no draft beer its flat.

Looks closed..but great little dive bar. Pool tables and shuffleboard. Don't expect a lot from…read morethis former 1960s strip club...but the help was friendly and we had a good time.

Great place fantastic dancers and the Irish whiskey . The…read moregirls are friendly the dances are worth the admission you get your monies worth and a smile on your face.

I felt like I was in the middle of hillbilly backwoods county. The place reminds me of a miniature…read moreKFC hall with a hodgepodge stage on one end. No booth for private dances, just chairs lined up against the wall. Seems like unless your a local/return customer you get completely ignored but if you are you get a massage! It was weird! I'm a chick and have always been danced for at strip clubs here it was like we didn't exist. We only stayed for 45 min. Not worth the $5 cover.

I stopped by Back Door Saloon in Michigan and tried the Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls with Sweet Thai…read moreChili Sauce... and WOW! They were so filling that I almost ordered another round, but honestly, one order was more than enough. I even took two home in a doggy bag and ate them cold later without reheating or even dipping them in the sauce and they were still absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is amazing. There's a beautiful view, a patio, a rooftop, and TVs everywhere on the main floor, so you won't miss a second of the game. Whether you're there to catch sports, enjoy the scenery, or just have a great meal, they've got you covered. The service was friendly, fast, and the restaurant was clean. The staff works hard, so don't forget to tip! Everyone was so welcoming, and the food was delicious at a great price. I seen a Mac n cheese bowl topped with brisket omg sooooo good Pro tip: Check them out on Taco Tuesday! And one thing I really loved it's kid-friendly! I saw families with kids enjoying themselves while others were watching the game and friends were high-fiving over a beer. It truly has that welcoming, family atmosphere that makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be visiting again!

I was in town for a training and went two nights for dinner. The first day, I got a burger and…read morefries. The burger was very flavorful and the fries were tasty too. The second time, I got a chicken cesar salad. The dressing was terrible- watery and an odd taste, and the chicken tasted like the premade kind in a bag. If I was in the area again, I'd definitely go back, but I'll stick with "bar food." Both nights, service was quick, and the person was friendly. Ambience is sports bar and clean. Drinks are good, but the beer selection was lacking.

First time here and we weren't disappointed! Wife's rueben…read moreand fries was perfect! No pizza on Sundays and was sad for a minute but I ordered a double smash burger with bacon that was not only huge but juicy and delicious! Best burger I've had in a while!

A friend made the suggestion to stop here for a Brick-Fired Oven pizza. Well, that was a great…read moresuggestion. Service was speedy. I would have liked more selections for bourbon but I had 1 so that was fine. Not sure how many expensive bourbon drinkers are in this area. However, the beer choices were great. The atmosphere was fun. Big TV's to watch football on and large enough area to move around in. The food was great. We topped all of the pizzas off with a dessert that was kind of like pizza dough deep-fried with sugar on it. That wasn't on the menu but we knew to ask for it and it should be on the menu. The portions are great and the flavors are top-notch. Looking for a place to hang out??? You found it. A definite 5 Star location.

Fish and chips are amazing, service was not so good seemed to cater more to what appeared to be the…read morelocal clientele

My husband and I stopped in here to grab a bite to eat around 9:00 on a Friday night. We chose…read morethis place simply because their kitchen was open late, and we always like sitting a bar. It's a great local dive bar, something we prefer. Atmosphere was lively, the bartender was great, and the food was really good! My husband got the burger and I ordered the perch. Both prepared perfectly. Good selection of beers on tap and they had Tito's, which made it even better. We will definitely go back!