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    The Broken Spoke

    3.7 (43 reviews)
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    Famous Tater Bowl
    Gemma H.

    We must've arrived on Memorial Day before anyone on the island really got going, so there was no wait and the service was really fast. It got busier as we ate, but our service remained quick. My boyfriend and I ordered the breakfast sandwich with house potatoes and the "famous" tater bowl. Both were good, but really nothing special or particularly memorable. The tater bowl was rich but well seasoned and the bread on the sandwich was really good and tasted fresh. Wouldn't be our first choice to revisit on the island, but overall a decent breakfast when you want to get your day started.

    Loaded onion fries adjusted for the boys dietary issues. They insisted we give a great review. The beers in the pic didn't last too long.
    Larry H.

    Crowded & busy day. Everyone was friendly and efficient. All wait times were very reasonable. We have 2 special dietary boys (PKU) and they adjusted like rock stars. The boys hounded me to make sure I have a good review so all thumbs up from the 15 & 14 yr olds. The owner came by and was terrific. Mood of the place is recently updated friendly, industrial. Very cool. Small but not cramped. I'm a beer snob from Rochester Hills, the beers were excellent. My wife & I were pleasantly surprised. Food was solid. Choose this place!

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    Dan D.

    This place is so cute inside and the food was delicious! I ordered the famous tater bowl and it didn't disappoint! Although it's very heavy (tots, gravy, biscuits, eggs, etc) it filled me up for a good bike ride around the island. They followed all the Covid precautions and I felt safe eating there. The place is clean and cute and high quality service and food! Highly recommend and great for breakfast when we got there on the 9:30 ferry ride :) ENJOY!

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    Amy W.

    It's my birthday!! We decided to take a quick trip to Macinac Island since I have never been! Yes. I know, it's crazy. I have lived in Michigan my entire life and have yet to see so much of this beautiful state. This will not stand! So we hopped in the car and drove on up! What a great place. I wish he had longer to explore! This was the first spot we came across when we got off the boat. Now there one thing to know about Macinaw this time of year.... Midge swarms!!! Omg it was awful! The flying insects do not bite but they get all over you!! We had to keep sunglasses on and our masks because they would get in your eyes and mouth. They were THAT bad. I am guessing this is like our fish fly season in south eastern Michigan. Anyway, we were so stressed out that we stopped at the first place we saw and ordered a beer. It was actually a perfect choice. This was more of a dive bar, but the locals seemed to enjoy it and the bartender was very helpful. She suggested many places to try, and where we should eat dinner. This is a sister bar to the brewery on the mainland. The beer was cold and the bartender was warm and friendly. We took her advice, made a list, and off we went.

    Tomato soup!

    Not to much open so we decided to try this pub. We ordered grill cheese with tomato soup. It was a sandwich with three thin slices of cheese there were not melted on white toasted bread. The tomato should was supposed to have fete and basil. It just had chunks of canned tomatoes. Go the Sea biscuit way better.

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    Valerie R.

    What a cute place! Stopped in on a whim for some breakfast. Eggs done just as requested, all food was delicious and well prepared! Son had the burrito and said it tasted like home. Even ate our toast! (And who really eats the toast!) Staff super friendly and attentive! Will have to try it for a lunch or supper sometime. Best wishes on your new place! Got our vote!

    Shelley M.

    The service was outstanding. Our waitress was friendly and funny, kept our drinks filled, and took great care of us. I had the maple-glazed salmon with dill rice. Both were delicous. The salmon had a little spicy kick, but nothing overwhelming for folks who cant take heat. My friend really enjoyed her sea bass.

    $18 fish dinner.
    Tony C.

    During the current Covid environment, we have to be understanding of the difficulties food establishments are having . That, in conjunction with the island costs were taken into consideration but this meal was just not acceptable. I asked the waitress nicely about the hush puppies, which were obviously burnt, hoping she we notice the fish was also burnt. She said sometimes they look like that, "did you try them"? Yes, as a matter of fact I did and they are burnt. She brought me some fresh ones; freshly burnt! Hard to believe they left the kitchen never mind making it to our table. For $18.00, no one should have to eat burnt fish that wasn't even on par with a McDonalds Filet-o-Fish. 3 stars? Well my fiancée got the fish tacos and she said they were good.

    Sea bass
    Ken U.

    Had a nice visit here. I ordered the sea bass (loved it) and my wife had the beef tips. Both very good. A carriage ride driver recommended it ... she wasn't wrong.

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    Fun atmosphere! Jade was a great server and spoke very highly of thr French Onion Soup and it did not disappoint.

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    BEST sweet potato fries I have ever had!!! Highly recommend the French onion soup as well!

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    Wait staff is outstanding and the food was delicious. Would strongly recommend breakfast.

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    Pink Pony - Cheeseburger

    Pink Pony

    4.0(957 reviews)
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    This is a beautiful restaurant on the water and the brunch was amazing (except the blueberry…read moremuffin)!

    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.

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    Millie's on Main - Kids' cheeseburger

    Millie's on Main

    4.1(256 reviews)
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    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.

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    Seabiscuit Cafe

    Seabiscuit Cafe

    4.0(548 reviews)
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    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).

    Amazing!! Went there on a recommendation from our shuttle driver and couldn't have been happier…read more Delicious food, quick service and a chill ambience. Loved every bite of what we ordered- Painted pony macaroni, Whitefish Reuben and Pasta Primavera. If we visit Mackinac Island again, Seabiscuit for sure will be our first choice for food.

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