The only other time I've stayed on Mackinac Island was at the Grand a few years ago, and I've been…read moreeyeing the Inn at Stonecliffe ever since then. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. It's a little more remote - just shy of 2 miles so up to a 1.5 hour carriage ride if there are a lot of stops. The property is GORGEOUS and recently renovated - it actually looks quite different from the Yelp photos from before so you see that they did a great job. Some experience notes: *The wellness center with sauna is 24/7 as well as complimentary smartwater bottles in the fridge with the workout equipment. *They have an adults pool and family pool. *Resort-like programming all week with complimentary s'mores, pumpkin painting, pilates, tours, etc. *I appreciated that they reached out the week of my arrival and gave me ferry information and asked when I was planning to arrive, etc. They also kept in touch via text all throughout my stay. *There's a general store with homemade ice cream - I had the pumpkin cheese and mango ginger sorbets. Delish! We stayed in the double queen water view at Summer House, which made for AMAZING sunsets from our balcony - like wowow. It was also really quiet entire time despite there being a wedding! This will be my go-to place to stay!

Best stay on Mackinac island for food, comfort and privacy!…read more I have been coming to Mackinac for nearly 30 years now. I've stay on places both on the main land and on the island. Stonecliffe is the best place I've stay anywhere. It's peak affordable luxury. They have thought of everything. We stayed on the summer house, which was purely beautiful. It's a modern take on traditional English style. The modern Tudor style of the main lodge is breathtaking. Nikki and Rudy made our stay especially wonderful! Ask for Nikki at the front desk for a truly friendly and knowledgeable experience. Rudy adds a beautiful smile to all your meals at The Straits. All the staff was wonderful but these two made our stay especially wonderful. My husband and I got a picturesque view of the bridge, a heated pool, sauna, absolutely breath taking bathroom, comfy beds and enough space to rest. We ate at both restaurants and ordered from each bar. We ordered room service the first night, which was so fast. We even ordered a second round. Staff made sure our first meal was good. We told them we simply had to try more food, it wasn't that we needed to order something else. Listen, I'm picky and a foodie. There is something here for everyone. The first night, we had the smash burger, French onion soup and garlic knots. Everything was wonderful. The second night, we had entrees at The Straits. My husband got the pistachio crusted cod whereas I had the short rib. Both were technical to perfection. The mashed potatoes were like silk. We'll be back and only staying at Stonecliffe now. Thank you to the staff who made our stay truly special.

Drinks and dessert was the main focus for a visit to Seabiscuit Cafe. Did I procure any real food…read moreat this horse-themed restaurant? Neigh! But they had what I wanted: sugar and alky hall. I just wanted a little (big) glass of red wine and something sweet to cap off the night, and I left satisfied. Key lime pie was the special dessert of the day, so that's what I got. I can't pass up a special dessert that's here today, but might be gone tomorrow. The kitchen didn't just give me a slice of pie: They dusted my plate with powdered sugar in the shape of a horse! It's these little touches that make all the difference, and you can tell that they're not horsing around here. (Or maybe they are?) My glass of Cabernet was great, and I was told that the beer was great, too. They were very busy, considering it was the end of the season. Nevertheless, we got a seat right away, and the service was great. If you visit Seabiscuit Cafe during the evening, you'll see that it's a cozy little spot with dim lighting, where you can relax and have a meal (or just drinks and dessert, like me).

Came here back in August during prime tourist season. Attempted to go to Pink Pony Club, but the…read morewait was too long, so decided to stop by here instead. They were able to seat us right away, but wasn't a fan of the seating arrangements: booth seating for eight persons including two seniors with mobility issues. It was especially cold in the corner and the TV was right above us! I kept thinking the TV would come down on us and what a safety risk it was. Also, it was super cold inside especially where we were seated. We asked for some hot water and had to follow up on it since I think our waitress forgot. Seating aside the food was quite good. They have a decent selection of signature cocktails to choose from. Portion sizes were generous and easily shareable between two persons (sensing a trend here in Michigan). I enjoyed the Crab Louie salad and the sweet potato fries. In summary, the seating arrangements could've been better, but the food and drink made up for it.

Amazing food, ambience and the kindest staff. They were very accommodating. The food was very tasty…read moreand plenty of vegetarian options at brunch.

I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and I'm really glad I did. Our waiter was very friendly…read moreand greeted us with a smile every time he came to the table. He even wished my mom a happy Mother's Day before taking our order, which was a nice touch. We started with the Street Corn Nachos as an appetizer, then ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, both with fries on the side (an additional $4 each). This was an excellent place to bring my mom since she's vegetarian, and the restaurant had plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The food was excellent, especially the nachos -- the queso was amazing. The restaurant also gives you a lot of customization options, like swapping chips for fries for an extra $4 or adding protein to the nachos for an additional charge. That said, while the nachos were really good, they were still $18 without any protein, which honestly felt overpriced for chips, cheese, and vegetables. We came during lunch service, and overall the food, service, and view made for a great experience. However, it is definitely on the expensive side. Most entrees seemed to range from around $20-30. Still, if you're willing to spend a little more for quality food, generous portions, and a great atmosphere, it's definitely worth visiting.

Honestly I love this place. The views are amazing the food is delicious and it is in such an…read moreamazing location. If you are considering visiting when on the island. You will not be disappointed

We stayed at the Hotel Iroquois (love!), and The Carriage House is the restaurant within the hotel…read more Breakfast is only open to overnight guests, but they open for lunch service at 11 a.m. and serve dinner, as well. I enjoyed our lunch both days. They have great NA drink options like the Beach Cruiser (cucumber + cranberry) or the Side Porch (berry lemonade + tea). The turkey pesto sandwich was phenomenal and filled me up the rest of the day! We also splurged and shared a hot fudge sundae. When in Mackinac... We also enjoyed dinner at CH to celebrate my parent's anniversary. While the goat cheese spinach salad was just okay in my opinion, the whitefish dinner with homemade tartar spot was fabulous and perhaps my favorite meal during this visit.

Millie's is one of those restaurants that has something for everyone, and will appease everyone,…read morebut to be honest, I forgot what we ordered and ate as soon as we left. I had to look at my photos in order to remember our meal. That's not to say it was bad. Not at all! Just that the only thing I remember is that the prices are slightly higher than I think they should be. (Although, that seems to be the case at every restaurant on Mackinac Island. They have you trapped, and they know it.) We started with the smoked whitefish dip, which is a popular thing in this part of Michigan. It came piping hot with melted cheese on it, and served with crispy pita chips and crostini. I'm glad I tried it! I love me a good meatloaf sandwich, so when I saw meatloaf sliders in the menu, I had to get them. These sliders are made with pretzel buns, which are not my favorite because I feel like they're never soft enough. A nice white bun would have been so much better. I got a side Caesar salad, and it was fine. We also ordered a chicken tenders basket, the Low Carb Platter (just a cheeseburger without a bun and a side of cottage cheese), and a kids' cheeseburger. They do have a kids menu here -- just ask. Millie's gets very busy! We had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table. But it's centrally located in the middle of downtown Mackinac, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

We checked out Millie's on Main for lunch at the recommendation of a staff member (and year-round…read moreresident) at Hotel Iroquois. A great spot, located right where visitors board for the public carriage tours! We stopped in around 12pm and by the time we left, every table was filled. Our party enjoyed a beautiful kale salmon salad, delicious and slightly spicy whitefish tacos with mango salsa, and a pasty with coleslaw and gravy. If I were to go there again, I would definitely get the pasty, hands down.

For me and my family, a trip north across the Mackinac Bridge is not complete without stopping at…read morethe Mackinac Fish Market in St. Ignace. The smoked fish, Whitecaps spread, and whitefish sausage are our favorites! We have been stopping here for years and found the products to always be fresh and consistently flavorful. My personal favorite is the Whitecaps spread on Chicago Flatbread (available at Mackinac Fish Market), it is incredible! Tom and the rest of the staff are friendly and provide awesome service. They will even pack your purchase on ice for travel!

If you are looking for delicious and fresh fish the Mackinac Fish Market is the place! Excellent…read moreselection of freshly caught fish. It's a no fuss, no muss shop. Go in, tell them what you want and how much and you are on your way.

Great options on the menu, including Swedish meatballs, grilled ribeye, Asian rice bowl, chicken &…read morewaffle, and chicken pot pie. The brussels weren't as good as Smokey Jose's. Zesty brussels sprouts & bacon $9 Chicken and waffle $18 ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

First time being on the island for multiple days. We ate at Broken Spoke yesterday and decided to…read morecome back again today. My wife and I agreed, the best food we ate on the island. The BBQ burger may be the best burger you have ever had! Bacon and brisket with your burger? So good. Good drinks and even better food.

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations.Yes…read more3 = Meets expectations. No. 2/1 = Does not meet expectations. No. OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 5 I like to setup. Nice place to hang. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 5 Great meals. We did the brunch. Enjoyed it very much. 3. SERVICE = 5 Joslyn did a great job. Attentive. Smiles. Quick to exceed expectations. 4. BATHROOM = 3 5. PRICING = 4 I felt for what we had it was priced and it exceeded my expectations for food on the island. 6. OBSERVATION Sat quickly. Taking care of in a timely fashion. I would recommend this for a place to eat. 7. POINTS 22 out of 25 25 points out expecting. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections.

Our service was good, our food was good. It was cool to sit in a window seat at a restaurant on…read moreMackinac island. I would go back. Love me some Irish food

We had two different meals at The Jockey Club during out long weekend on the island--a lunch we…read moreshared of appetizers and a dinner outside on the patio. Both meals were good with good service. The inside feels like an old steakhouse or gentleman's club. Nice vibe. The patio, when the weather is nice, affords good views onto the golf course and area around The Grand Hotel. At dinner we each ordered a different fish, which came overcooked

The Jockey Club - Not Worth the Detour…read more If you're trying to justify the $12 entrance fee just to get on the Grand Hotel grounds, DO IT.., The Jockey Club isn't the place to do it. We tried a couple of salads and a chicken dish. The salads were forgettable, and the chicken tasted like it had been microwaved--dry and oddly rubbery, with a smell that reminded me of lizard skin. Not appetizing. The "yard" beer was the only mildly interesting part, but it's more of a gimmick--fun to look at, annoying to actually drink. Bottom line: if you're hungry, skip this spot and head back to Main Street. You'll have a better meal without the cover charge

So we were staying on the property and my wife was not really into the place (I should have gone…read morewith her intuition). We arrived early and were greeted pleasantly and were told to have a seat in the lounge so we did the restaurant was less than 1/4 full. We were handed 3 menus one was an appetizer menu. After waiting for some time and standing at the bar we were told we could only order drinks. So we went with it. At 7:28 I went back to the host stand where I where I waited for about 5 minutes finally the hostess reappeared and had no idea. So she seated us in the nose bleed section instead of offering us one of the really nice views. Then the real fun started... nothing for my 8 year old son. We were told we can't do anything for kids the suggestion was crab legs (wow). So he ordered a "Chianti signature Caesar" thinking it's pretty hard to mess up a Caesar Salad (was I wrong). It was dried out and the very bottom of the Roman almost at the base, if not the base. The dressing lacked flavor. On top of that the waiter never asked my son what he wanted to drink. My wife had the beet salad and she said it was good. When seated the waiter told us about the chef parring and I was kinda excited to try a few different things. When I went to order the chef's paring I was told the whole table had to do so. Even though I was told everything was fresh and prepared in house. The waiter pointed to the menu and it was presented differently from the menu which seemed a little sketchy especially for $125 per person. So to be clear if your whole table orders the chef's tasting you're good. If not, no bueno. The main courses were good. The sea bass was really good. The dry aged steak was well seasoned and even though I like things a little more rare some spots were purple. My son got the wagyu which was ordered medium and was closer to rare. The potatoes were amazing and so was the sauce. All and all 1/2 the servers were good and came to check on us. The main courses beef and sea bass and beet salad were pretty tasty and good. Prices aren't terrible for a tourist trap. The GM kept checking on us. In the end we got 2 desserts the apple and the opera cake both were outstanding. The had a piano player was excellent and made for a nice ambience. I think there were some really new people that weren't really sure on what to do or about customer service. The Bartender seemed very frustrated, almost like it was his first night. The hostess was completely lost and in over her head. For a high-end restaurant and very few customers this place should've ran like a well oiled sewing machine.

We had a lovely dinner here for our ten year wedding anniversary. We had the tasting menu with wine…read morepairing and the service and food was exceptional. A minor complaint: the dining room is VAST with high ceilings and a mezzanine of circulation from the main hotel, so a lot of people pass by and look down on the dining area, creating a less than intimate feel for a fine dining meal. Aside from that, this is must-visit fine dining spot on Mackinac Island with a creative menu and a flair for presentation.