We had a party of 9 and Jadin our server was very prompt and friendly! She had great food…read morerecommendations, all of our meals came out together and she had no problem splitting meals and bills! Ambiance was lively and fun! Food was great and we would definitely come back!

We started with 2 of the craft cocktails. One was a blackberry mule and the other smoked cherry…read morecoke. Both refreshing and not too sweet. Food was great too. Had the buffalo cauliflower to start. Really good. Spicy but not too much. Then we had the seafood pasta and the steak burger. Both amazing!!! Cant forget to talk about our server! Excellent. Great recommendations and service. Cant wait to go back!!!

We made reservations and upon arrival, we saw they had our table all set with menus for us. It was…read morenice to be expected. The restaurant is very small with a bohemian vibe. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. Their menu is primarily burgers although they have a vegetarian black bean burger option. You can order one of their creative burgers or build your own. They allow you to substitute wagyu beef on any menu burger as well. I ordered the Green Envy, which had white cheddar cheese and olive tapenade. I asked to have it cooked well done. It had a slight bit of pink but nothing I couldn't stomach. The olive tapenade added a salty taste but the burger wasn't salty so it was balanced. My husband ordered a Wagyu burger and asked for it to be cooked medium but it was medium rare at best but he still ate it. The burgers come with chips. I opted to order the appetizer Truffle Fries. They were very good - the right amount of sauce with Parmesan sprinkled on top. We will come here again - there were many burgers I wanted to try and what we had was good.

I've been driving past this place for years. We gave it a try this week…read more The food was delicious. I had one of their specialty burgers and my wife had the coconut shrimp with brussels sprouts it was all excellent. The service was good as well as the ambiance of the place. Shame on me for not trying before. We will be back. The place is not that big but I did notice some outside seating options. Give The Nest a try and you will be back!

A hidden gem in North Michigan!…read more I was visiting Alpena for a diving trip and was recommended this place. Specifically the Fire Burger and their Poutine. Our party was 6, they gave us "outdoor beers" and a pager. When a table opened up we sat down and I was immediately impressed. Our server was friendly and helpful, super sweet. She handled our accommodations (one of my friends had a lot of specific "requests" for his meal.) We got the poutine and mozzarella sticks for our appetizers... holy sh*t.... The poutine was INCREDIBLE. The mozzarella sticks were clearly house made. Just absolute perfection. I took the recommendations of my friend, and got the Fire Burger... insane. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Great beers. Great apps. Great burger. Just an all round great time. You owe it to yourself to try this spot.... And if you don't think so, you probably hate puppies and America.

I always enjoy coming to Austin Bros! The beer is great, but honestly... I keep coming back for the…read moreketchup. Pair it with their amazing fries and you can't go wrong. The service is always friendly, and the laid-back brewery atmosphere makes it a fun place to hang out.

The food was super. Our friends alway a choose this resraurant while in town. The service kept up…read morewith our jolly table with ground pepper and cheese.

Good food and friendly service are the hallmark of this restaurant…read more I'm in Alpena about two times per year and I make sure I visit it every time I'm in town. I was struggling to decide between the Prime Rib and the Lasagna. I was prompted to try the lasagna since it was made fresh in house every day. I'm so glad k made this choice!! My only disappointment is the atmosphere - it is always dark and kind of depressing. It is just the style of the restaurant and not my preference. It isn't a knock.

Very friendly tavern, beer was nice and cold. It's pretty dark in there but it is a tavern. Service…read morecould be just a little better as we waited for about 10 minutes before getting served. In their defense they were in the middle of stocking their coolers.

It started many years ago when I was in single digit years of age. At my current age of 37, I…read morerecollect memories that transcend many ideas of service including the aspect of intelligence from the staff in the form of understanding, as well as their attention to the patrons of the establishment. Every time I've stepped foot into this place, I was met with a hearty hello, or a few hey expressions or a hi there! The patrons of this establishment today were extremely pleasant. I love the atmosphere nowadays as well as how it was in the old days and the fact that it is just a wonderful place to unwind from a few months of stress, or go have a good time on the weekends during the seasons that welcome patrons from around not just Alpena, but Michigan itself as well as some random appearances from people out of state. Overall if I wanted to rate this business I would have to give it a 5 and a half stars out of 5. Truly phenomenal to be a person who enjoys the ambience of a space that resembles awesomeness! Thank you. For reference, no I was not drinking at this establishment before legal age, I actually had enjoyed some food and occasional work as a child such as wiping the bar down or sweeping the floor etc.

Great find! The menu was great and I enjoyed their special…read more and a bowl of dill pickle soup. Delicious!!!! The service was, professional and friendly. In fact ,the server ran out to my car to give me my credit card I accidentally left behind! Thank YOU for being honest! I will go back the next time I am in town!

Food and service was great although when we walked in with our 8 month old, the bartender…read moreimmediately said we don't have high chairs as if we shouldn't eat there. I ordered to the dill pickle soup after seeing rave reviews and i was not disappointed. it was so subtle and delicious. the Schnitzel was good but wasnt a huge fan of the pork dish. Service was friendly albiet a little slow towards the end. Overall, i would definitely come back if we were in the area.

The food here is fantastic!! We're here from out of town and have already gone twice! Everything is…read morehomemade and delicious. I've never had a better salad... homemade croutons and ranch! Their drinks are strong and well-priced! The ambience is fun, light and energetic. Come for a drink or to play pool. Also the appetizers are to die for!

Im gonna start by saying the food was good but there were no prices on the menu that should have…read morebeen my first clue! We got 2 burgers and fries a chicken quesadilla and the pretzel bites. The bill was 80 dollars didn't expect that for some bar food

Very low key but comfy. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and the service is great.read more

Good bartender. Rough crowd in the bar the night I was there, that spilled into a fight outside the…read moreplace.

John Boy's isn't just a diner--it's a portal. One foot in Americana, one in a dream. The menu reads…read morelike a manifesto: sprawling, obsessive, oddly precise. Every dish arrives like it's been summoned by memory. The bacon is crisp, the toast knows something, and the omelets are heavy with intention. The dining room is small, dimly lit, and full of quiet drama. The regulars speak in half-smiles, and the staff greets you like they've seen your face before--in another life, maybe. Alpena doesn't have many restaurants. That's the mystery. You drive around expecting more, but there's a stillness here. A pause. And then--John Boy's. Waiting. Whether you're just passing through or hiding out for a while, this is your place. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Even if you're not hungry.)

Your typical small town diner! Everyone was so friendly…read more Don't make my mistake and make sure you get their fresh bread!!! My husband got it and gave me a bite, and I regretted not getting my own! It was amazing.

A bar with a friendly atmosphere. I wish they had a some local beer options but the friendly staff…read moremakes up for it. In addition you can play lottery or keno.