Good burger and tots. Came the way I wanted it. Really like the toasted bun. The staff were nice.read more

Lukewarm food, cheese curds where over done to the point there was barely any cheese in them and…read morewhere smashed due to the way they jam the food into a small bag. The fries where slimy, greasy and not done. The cheese on the grilled cheese wasn't melted. Burgers were ok. They gave us one price on the phone and then it was higher when we arrived which I thought was odd.

Food was fabulous. Our group had everything from salads, burgers and chicken wings. All were tasty…read moreand served quick. Our server Becca was so sweet and attentive. I have missed having service this well! Well done Becca! When leaving, I left my purse hanging on my chair. Ugh!! I called the next day and sure enough the purse was found and cared for until I could retrieve it. It was never touched and nothing missing. Refreshing and I am so thankful for all the staff for being honest. We are traveling and misplacing my purse was stressful. The entire business is run right!

After trying a few Burgers/Sandwiches of the Week, I have to put this review out at a full five…read morestars. We've gone to Jackson's Pit a few times and are consistently leaving fat, dumb and happy. The food is always well-prepared and balanced, the 'of the Week' selections are unique and, frankly, half of the reason that we keep coming back. The local beer scene is well-represented (taps and bottles) and rotates to keep bringing new brews to try. Taco Tuesdays are a great deal and a lot of fun with the other regulars. Regardless of the up charge, get the fries; you will not be disappointed. I'm stingy and picky, so you know those fries are worth it if I say so. Happy Holidays to Everyone at Jackson's Pit! We've had a great time visiting since we moved here and we're looking forward to more memories in 2023!

Food and service and friendliness! You are awesome! We've Been coming since 1970s during the day…read moreor fish fry Fridays. Never disappointed!

The staff is always pleasant and the food is great. One of our favorite casual spots.read more

Our family of 4 stopped by for lunch on our way to Copper Harbor. We were less than impressed. The…read moreburger meat was an unseasoned cheap frozen patty, and the "chicken" nuggets were so gross, we each took one bite and put the rest of the nugget back in the basket. The curly fries would have been good had they been actual fries. It was more like the bits and pieces from the bottom of the bag, with maybe 4 actual fries. The Lee were no complaints with the BLT or the rootbeer. This was a disappointing, expensive roadside gimmick of a lunch. I'd love to have my $70 back. Side note: as I'm typing this, my husband and I are both feeling a bit unwell. Mystery meat 0/10 stars.

Great service, best burgers hands down and very reasonably priced. And you get way more then what…read moreyou pay

Good food for on the road. Solid 4 stars, though it's in the perfect center inbetween Michigamme…read moreand Ishpeming. Thanks for reading this review, I hope this helps with future decisions. Have a great day!

This place really reminds me of a french cafe! If it were 1940 and France had just gotten the shit…read morebombed out of it by the Germans. But don't judge a hole in the wall by its exterior. The food is pretty decent. Its really cheap and it probably wont make you shit your pants until you get home. Not much more to say about this place. All kidding aside the food is pretty good and for the price its phenomenal. The clientele are all regulars that will stare you down hardcore. The wait staff rarely screws anything up and they are pretty nice and deserve bigger tips than the yocals give them. So stop by and don't forget your beret! Although all of the people sitting around will probably run you out of town.

While eating at the bar at The Vierling (another review), we struck up a conservation with a local…read moreguy. Young man who was a brick mason. He made several recommendations, including Portside. It was excellent. Food and service were excellent. We are a product of the South and dont have much whitefish and walleye available. I had the walleye sticks appetizer with an order of fries and my wife had the whitefish cakes. Both were delicious. Fries were obviously hand-cut and large; also very hot. Our server was great! The best part of the meal was the BREAD STICKS! It appeared that the sticks are baked in a round pattern, like a pizza, and then cut into sticks. They were so hot, I couldn't hold them until they cooled a little bit. The accompanying spread was excellent; also marinara sauce. One could make a meal from the bread sticks. The vibe was pleasantly rustic. We decided on a booth instead of seats at the bar. Again, our server was great. The guy who brought out the bread sticks was equally good. I suppose the bread sticks are brought to the table directly from the oven. Highly recommend this place!

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

First the food was fantastic . My smoked Ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun was outstanding,…read more wife had these hand sized king prawns in thier beer batter dip.she could not stop talking about them . Service was quick , Wife loved her old fashion and the beers we ice cold.I love the Ambiance of this place was like a cabin in the woods . If your up in Northern Wisconsin around Eagle River you got to check them out.

Food real good, had an patty melt that was perfect. Very good service, large parking lot if you…read morehave a trailer. Would go again.

They just released a new menu of Chicken Sandwiches and they were great! The chicken tenders and…read morefries were good too. Recommend the curly fries. Ice cream was also delicious after our lunch.

Quick service, friendly staff and very clean. The scoop ice cream was So Good! (I had Java Chip, my…read morehusband had Mackinaw Island Fudge - flavors vary) Will definitely go again!

This appears to be highly recommended place in town while staying on budget. Indeed it was! We had…read morea table on the outdoor patio with lakefront view which elevates the entire meal. Our servers were attentive and helpful, however, we had to wait for almost an hour for the food to arrive given their adequately staff. Hubby ordered the Den burger with burger and I had the shrimp ragotoni. I enjoyed the homemade pasta but the entree was a bit heavy with the cream sauce but it does have great flavors. Love they have KBC beers on tap and the blueberry ale was very refreshing. Overall, this is a solid choice in downtown Houghton with lakeside view and good menu options. Do keep in mind that prices are a bit high given it's in the UP. Also, you pay extra for protein in pasta entrees as well as bread in appetizers that's usually included.

We sat on the patio (dog-friendly!) around 5:30pm on a Tuesday evening. The patio overlooks the…read morewater, and there's about 6-7 tables total. The server told us the specials for the day, and I remember there being a LOT - almost as much as what was on the regular menu! We almost got the chicken wings special, but we ordered the burrata caprese appetizer and added prosciutto for $4. It was good! For entrees, I ordered the duck breast, which seems to be a staple item from here. I ordered it medium rare and it was definitely medium at best, but still tender. It is not a huge portion, and I would've like the skin crispier, but the meat itself had great flavor. It sits on a bed of parsnip puree with a blood orange reduction (a little too sweet and too much of it on the plate for me) and sauteed spinach. It left me just satisfied enough, but still a bit hungry. My fiancé got the flank steak, which was probably around 8 oz but the menu doesn't list it, with french fries and some sauteed vegetables. He said he was actually pleased with the type, portion, and cook on the vegetables. The french fries are that "old-fashioned" style, which I really like! And the chimichurri sauce was fresh and flavorful. The service was mid - sometimes it was fairly quick and attentive, other times we felt like we were waiting a long time to be tended to. For a more local, seasonal, "farm-to-table"-esque meal, this is probably the closest you will get in Houghton. The front desk at our hotel said she heard this restaurant was pricey/expensive, but I thought it was pretty fair!