When checking in to our hotel we asked the front desk receptionist for the best place to eat…read moredinner. She said hands down, The Keyhole Bar & Grill. It did not disappoint at all. We both had fish, my wife the walleye and me the whitefish. (I had it blackened and it was a couple extra bucks though. I've never seen additional fee for blackened.) BUT nonetheless it was EXTREMELY delicious. They also had a wide variety of craft beers. It was crowded but got in after only about a 5 minute wait. (too cold for the outside seating area). We were in the back by the pool table but wasn't too bad and not too loud so we could carry on a conversation. Alicia our waitress was extremely nice and the service was extremely quick considering how busy it was. So, our front desk receptionist was absolutely correct. HANDS DOWN !

The Key Bar is a hidden gem and one of the last places in Mackinaw City that still holds onto that…read moretrue "Up North" charm. It's the kind of spot you go to while waiting for the boat--but it's more than just a time-killer. The food is good, the service is friendly and efficient, and the whole place has a laid-back, down-home feel that's hard to come by these days. No frills, no fuss--just a relaxed atmosphere and a reliable place to grab a bite or a drink. It may not be flashy, and I don't have pictures to show off, but The Key Bar is the kind of spot that doesn't need them. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop in. It's the real Mackinaw City experience.

Tried this restaurant again and again I was disappointed…read more There were 4 people in there at lunch and somehow it still took a long time. Fries are extra and then they were soggy. The kids pizza had no sauce on the pizza so it was pretty gross. The restaurant needs a good cleaning and update. I know there is only a few restaurants around Brimley but maybe one of them should try to have some fresh food and maybe something on the healthier side.

Was really hoping for a good experience. Staff is great but food oh boy. My whitefish basket was…read moreover fried and even smelled fishy. Have never smelled that from fresh whitefish in our area. And they keep the skin on to fry it which is not how I would do it. Everything was over cooked, which is unfortunate because the whitefish was what was recommended on reviews. Cheese burger looked under cooked but had a layer of burnt on it(maybe dirty grill?). Would normally have tried again but not sure at this point. Like I said staff was very nice food was an issue...:(

Absolutely fantastic!! Whitefish was fresh, beers were cold and they have Michigan flags…read morethroughout!! Go Blue!! Bartenders were very attentive and never let our drinks go low! Nostalgic sports bar decor plus connected to their motel! We came during winter so it was not crazy busy. We will be back!

Service and food didn't not meet expectations. Table sticky not impressed with experienceread more

Tiffany was the sweetest lady running a bar I've ever encountered! She went not only above, but WAY…read morebeyond what people would consider great service! We arrived in town a little late on a Friday with nowhere to eat (this town shuts down at 8pm on a Friday?? Seriously??) Tiffany reopened her fryer to make us something to eat knowing my wife was getting the shakes from hunger. That was the nicest thing ever, and really shows what the "small town spirit" and redefines what "above and beyond" is all about. Thank you, thank you! We'll definitely be back for the burgers you guys are famous for!

Worst customer service! Accused me of following people from other bars to there's! Dis respectful!…read moreDont go to this place by yourself much less at all!

This place is legit - I wanna say this is more of a resteraunt with a few bowling lanes because the…read morefood is good! I had the house burger that was stacked with toppings and didn't fall apart eating by hand. Quality meat and fresh toppings made me a happy man at the end of a long travel day.

bowling alley was a lot of fun on a rainy day! staff was very helpful and attentive. the menu was…read moresmall but good. Philly cheesesteak with onion rings was great! The kids loved the Mac and cheese.

We chose BWW for its reputation that it can handle teams relatively quickly. We had about 17 people…read morein our party and it took over an hour and a half to get our food. When it arrived it was cold. The restaurant wasn't even half full. We watched our waitress spend about 15 minutes chatting with her friends. The manager mumbled an excuse about the poor service because they were "swamped," didn't address our complaints, and just walked off.

Don't get me wrong, the service and ambiance were great. We downloaded the bdubs app and played the…read moregames on the tv, watched sports, it was very fun and the employees were very catering. However, upon waking up this morning I found out I have food poisoning. The only thing I ate that day was Buffalo Wild Wings. I'll spare you the details of what's going on but essentially I am very disappointed and I frankly feel horrible. Although I really enjoyed the food, I will not be coming back for awhile in fear of repeating this current state I am in. I am not seeking retribution, or coupons, I just want to inform people that this place may cause food poisoning.

Nice, solid Applebee's dinner while we were in town visiting family. They have something for…read moreeveryone so it was the right place for us. We liked their 2 for $25 deal (or they have a 2 for $20 with different options), which includes an appetizer, two entrees from a set menu. We ordered the boneless wings for an appetizer and there were a million options for sauces but we did the regular and blue cheese dipping sauce - they were good little nuggets of breaded, fried chicken doused in sauce like you expect - yum. We wish the blue cheese dressing was more blue-cheesy, is all. For our entrees, I ordered a steak and my husband got the ribs. We both liked our dinners - tasty food with big portions and nice side dishes. Predictable and nothing fancy but sometimes that's exactly what you want. There are lots of upgrades (with additional cost) that they throw out at you while you're ordering (loaded mashed potatoes instead of just regular, etc.) Very clean restaurant, lively with lots of screens to watch whatever sport you're interested in. Great service from the greeter holding the door open to our server to the manager walking around checking on everyone - even another server stopped by to talk to us about our kids and was super friendly. Our waitress was training a new server and even so, she never missed a beat. Food came quickly, plastic cups for our kids, quick with the check and no problems splitting it. They're on it. We'd gladly come here again!

I don't like writing "bad" reviews especially when it involves one of my favorite places to eat,…read morearound. but. I waited in curb side pickup for 20 minutes. I understand that at times, it's rush hour... but that wasn't the case here. I feel like at least someone should be checking for those who ordered for pickup specifically. I was in camera view and still no one came.

Stopped in Friday night with my husband since we were staying at the hotel next door. The…read morerestaurant was definitely busy! But plenty of seating, TVs with the olympics and room for snowmobilers to leave their helmets. Our waitress was very friendly, quickly greeting us and taking out drink order. My husband got a bush light and I got a diet coke. We asked what was good, she told us they were known for their burgers but recommended the specials so that what we ordered! My husband got the steak tips and mashed potatoes with a side salad - it was sooooo good and had great flavor. I ordered the philly sandwich with fries Let me tell you... It was one of the best philly steak sandwiches I have had, it was the perfect combo of peppers, steak, cheese, sauce and bun. Highly recommend. Key tip - always ask your server what they recommend!

Great little bar with excellent food! We came into town late and this one of the only places open…read morefor dinner. We came into the bar and it was a younger crowd. The music was extremely loud. There was one server but she was very attentive. The perch is the best thing we ordered. The fish was excellent and hot and crispy. Honestly, the best fish I've had in the UP. I wish they had homemade tartar sauce. But that is okay. The wings were just okay. Very hot but overly breaded. The fries were hot and crispy. The burger was hand formed and cooked well. I would go back and just get the perch though. This is a great place to grab a quick bite, just be prepared for very loud music.

This establishment was so so, but we really didn't know what to expect. We visited this weekend,…read moreand knew that they had live music playing so we scheduled it near the end of our night out. Coming in, we found the place dark and packed, many people discussing consuming cocaine which was off putting. I went to the bar to get drinks, and the bartender was out of the first four items I asked for, so I had to settle for a different drink. When paying for the drinks, the bartender let me know it was cash for under $10, and didn't tell me until after she opened the drinks and was lucky I had cash on me. Overall, I don't think I'd be back. It's a pretty fairly sketchy place and not somewhere I'd want to be alone as a woman.

Stopped in on a visit to town - came in just as it opened in the evening. Extremely friendly staff,…read morereally good drinks, and all well priced. Will 100% come back next time we're in town! Also - ask for a Colorado Bulldog. Coke, milk, Kahlua, and Vodka...like a boozy root beer float!