We've been to The Deck a few times in hopes that it would be a different experience. The food is not anything that would stand out. The Handhelds had dried out buns and the waffle fries were cold. Not a great meal. Drinks were okay. Both our server and music was great. Probably not going back for the food. We've been disappointed a couple of times and for the price, it's not worth it. read more

I'm not a big fan of reviews but this place probably has the best food I've ever tried in muskegon. Food was amazing, View was amazing, Drinks were phenomenal, and the service was amazing. I will definitely recommend this place !! read more

My dear friend is visiting from Maine and in the summer The Deck is always a must. We came in on Friday, 8/7/26 around 12:30. We sat at one of the bars upstairs on the deck and Ashely S took such good care of us! Of course we had to have frozen drinks in the color changing cups #freemerch. She had a Pina Colada upgraded with Barcadi Silver and I had a Frozé, we were both very happy with our choices! To eat we split the brisket nachos and they were fantastic, lots of cheese and meat and the tomatoes were a great bit of acidity to balance out the richness. I was so hungry I just started shoveling food in my face without taking a pic. It was the first time in a long time we've been waited on at The Deck and while the togo food to eat at Below Deck is good - having it come out hot is just different than hoofing it down to the sand. Still good - just better being waited on. read more

The Deck - Pina Colada -upgraded to Bacardi Silver (thank you very much) and a Frozen! - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

This place is IT for ambiance and vibes. The deck overlooks the beach and there was live music - what's not to love? My friend had the smoked chicken tacos, and she loved them. I had the whitefish tacos, and they were just "meh" - kind of bland. The waiter graciously brought me more mango salsa, which helped. But the VIBES were immaculate, and the food was okay. I would definitely go back if I was in the area again. read more

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What an amazing place to spend a Michigan summer day. You can beach it and enjoy some tropical drinks. The food is OK, but normal bar food. The wait staff is so friendly. read more

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The fastest kitchen in town, without a doubt. This has become our Friday night date spot, the best way to end a work week. We can always count on the amazing servers, we recently had both Jersey and Anna Beth, both top servers on their A+ game. The food is always exceptional, as previously noted, we've never waited more than ten minutes for our food. The live music is always a plus, the crowd is always friendly, and the bar staff is always helpful and welcoming. If you haven't given the deck a try, you should stop by. If it's a busy weekend night, you may have a wait for a table, but you can wait at the bar until your table is called and put your toes in the sand. read more

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First time visiting and probably won't be the last. We were seated in more of an enclosed area with no direct view of the beach or band. Service and wait staff was very friendly. Drinks were great - food was just, ok. After dinner we took our drinks and sat outside "below deck." Overall - loved the atmosphere! Would definitely return for the drinks and live music. read more

The Deck - Queso Bowl with Pulled Pork Hand Battered Walleye - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Delicious as always!! Ordered the Asian chopped salad and had plenty for another meal.

Perfect place after a CrossFit competition! Food looked NOTHING like the pictures on the menu, unfortunately. A couple of ppl I was with had the turkey leg and bbq'd meats and said it was really good! Overall loved the vibes of the live music and outside seating:) read more

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Amazing spot to grab lunch or dinner on the beach. Double bonus if you have food allergies. They have a whole allergy menu that helps you select your best beach food. read more

The Deck - The swing seating is so fun! - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Went for a date night on Friday night, and was able to be seated immediately! There's a ton of seating, great music, and the food was awesome. My only critique would be that everything I ordered had some sweetness to it, and I wish there was more variety between salty and sweet. Otherwise, all the food was delicious and we'll definitely be back!! read more

The Deck - Walleye, Sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, creamy coleslaw - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

The Deck has amazing vibes being right on the Lake Michigan shoreline. This beach bar sits right next to Pere Marquette Beach and Muskegon South Lighthouse; sharing a parking lot with both. It's $10 parking for the day or free on Wednesdays! But, this is of no fault of the business since parking is managed by the city. My crew and I enjoyed a day at the beach then made our way over to the Deck for dinner. The Deck didn't take reservations however getting on their waitlist was easy. While waiting for your table, you can wait inside and grab a drink. Within 10 minutes we were notified and seated. The summer vibes were unmatched. There is a stage for live bands to play, plenty of seating including adirondack chairs and swings, and outdoor games like foosball, connect four, jenga, and cornhole. Despite the trendy atmosphere, our food was underwhelming. We ordered the Crispy Chicken Strips and Hand-Battered Walleye. The chicken was dry and the walleye slider was flavorless. I'd definitely come again, but eat before and stick to the drinks. read more

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The deck is OK. The food is mediocre. The atmosphere is what people go for the drinks are substandard too, but it is a very fun atmosphere.

Out of town and down in the area, needed to grab a quick bite. They have a window to the left side where you can order on the go and on the right side is the deck where a hostess will seat you. This place is in a touristy location but we were still able to walk up and get a seat instantly. We ordered some pina coladas, shrimp ceviche and tacos. The pina coladas come in cool color changing cups; not sure if you can keep them, and the shrimp ceviche was fresh and flavorful. I didn't really care for my smoked tacos and wish they offered more grilled fish options for the tacos. The waitress was super friendly and even offered to replace it with something else for me. I would say the overall environment is somewhere between a touristy family restaurant and a college beach bar. read more

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Fun epic spot with great food options! Kid friendly and location is right on the beach.

Overall: 5/10 Food: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 (especially when the weather is nice) Value: 3/10 Look, this place is a staple of the beach here but the food is greatly overrated and it's a super busy place and there's always a wait. If you're passing through Muskogee, it's a must visit spot. Come for the beach and good times but lower your expectations on the food. I think they pride themselves on their food which they need to rethink their BBQ. There's so much better BBQ in the area. They cater to the masses here so perhaps they can't make a perfected product. Honestly the most overrated place on our trip so far. read more

The Deck - Pere Marquette Platter - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

TikTok does it again. I came to Muskegon just to try this place and it did not disappoint. I wanted to come back for every meal but I also wanted to try new places. The food was amazing. Drink was delicious. The waiter was super nice. Came at about 5pm on a Friday and it was decently busy. Bought a shirt at the gift shop too. Wish I could have stayed for the music read more

Everything that I have tried as been good,good food and good service. I will definitely be going back.

Might be the best restaurant in Muskegon. Fast friendly service (thanks Eva!), delicious food. The brussels, nachos, and wings in particular are fantastic. If you are coming to the west side, you need to visit! Live music is an added bonus! read more

The Deck - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Love this place so much! It is RIGHT on Lake Michigan and absolutely stunning! The food is tasty and and came out quickly, plus their drinks are yum! The only thing i can say that is bad about this place is they don't take reservations and every time i went it was about an hour wait, but understandable because it's so huge and busy! read more

Hit The Deck again last night to hear BRENA play to a capacity crowd. And that was on a Monday! Folks fling in from far and wide to experience Muskegon's best beach party. From the super summery drinks (get yours in a cute little plastic pail!) and outdoor barbecue noms, to the smashing sounds of the live bands, it's hard not to have a good time here. I recommend arriving early; table waits can get long. Better yet, bring your own beach chair and park it in the sand in front of the band. And shade can be hard to come by. Lather on the sunscreen! read more

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This was an awesome place to check out when in the area! Lots to do here- live music, watch the sunset, play games, grab a drink, play volleyball. The vibes were 10/10 and also kid friendly. The upper deck is seated service but the lower level you can walk up and order drinks. Drinks were definitely on the sugary side but they came in a fun color changing souvenir cup. We also ordered some fries and nachos which was your average bar food but made for a perfect evening! Staff here were very friendly as well. read more

The Deck - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Good bbq and beach find. Right next to the beach you can roam around if you have to wait for a table. Only had to wait 20 min on a Saturday night! The food sizes are large and price is really good for the view! Our server Madison was also a super friendly! read more

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First off- this location is amazing- we tried to come on a weekend and said "nope," and came back during the week. We got in a gorgeous walk and then stopped here for lunch. The service was fantastic, honestly, some of the best service we've had in Michigan for sure. Attentive, friendly, made good recommendations and just kind. The restaurant itself is beautiful and huge. It has tons of seating, swings overlooking the water and it's definitely a great bar vibe that you want to check out if you're in the area. The food was okay, that's the reason for 4/5 stars. We would go back, but probably just do appetizers and drinks and enjoy the view. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit for sure. read more

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I love this place! It's a little piece of vacation at home! They have drink specials and great food! I love that they have multiple different areas you can sit. If you want sand, music or normal tables- it's all there. Bonus it's super close to the pier for an after meal walk! read more

Everyone tells you to hit this place as a tourist and I can't deny the views on a warm day are great. They have swings below on the beach. Make sure to plus the meter because we got a ticket in five minutes. Had the smoked wings with the sides. Opted for the smoked beans which were delightful. Not too smokey just the right amount. Got the fries and Mac and cheese which also were good. Server was sweet because we forgot our food and he ran it out to us. He was newer and didn't know the menu but was very nice. The long island iced tea bucket isn't horribly strong and it's a great deal so get a bucket drink!! read more

One of my favorite restaurants on the west side of Michigan!!! Great vibe and delicious food. The turkey leg is huge and always tastes great. read more

Quite the hidden gem in Michigan, although probably not hidden if you were from the area. We went to "the deck" to see the band leaving lifted. The Deck is basically a multi level deck with all outside seating and right on the beach. It is in an incredible spot to listen to music, have some food, and watch the sunset. The food is somewhat odd for a beach spot. Normally, beach spots feature lighter fare, but the deck does BBQ and it does it well. We had the BBQ sample platter which had a turkey leg, brisket, pork, chicken and 3 sides, which was plenty for 2 people. We were impressed by the quality. The drinks were excellent and definitely fit the beach vibe. Rum runners, margaritas, and the like. Service was fantastic, our waiter Tristan, was always around when needed and he was very accommodating for me as I liked to leave out table and watch the band. The band, food and sunset were all spectacular. read more

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What a fun place! We were so hungry after a day on the lake and the generous portions were just what we needed. We loved the swings and "no shoes" policy. read more

The Deck - Chicken strips, Brussels - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Loved everything about this place! Perfect place to spend a warm summer evening enjoying dinner, drink, music! Located among sand dunes with blue lake water in the background. They have music daily 6-9 pm. They don't take reservations but there are lots of places to hang out while you wait - beach chairs in front of the band, swings on the second level, bar area. Waitress was friendly and attentive and food was delicious as well! Total winner! read more

The Deck - Aperol spritz - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Food was good and the server was excellent. The place was crowded with a live band however I didn't feel crowded. Their pricing is fair. However, I won't be eating there again. Not their decks fault. But parking is crazy. I pay yearly for a state park pass and I thought I had a season pass. Turned out I was wrong. The parking ticket cost me $30.00. So that is the last time I will eat there. Not worth the cost of $10.00 to park each time you eat there. read more

Everything about this place is great. Place is almost always packed and might take a little bit of time to get in but it is so worth it. I think I waited 40 min for a table but it didn't feel that long because you could just hang out on the beach or listen to the live music. The overall run down of the place. The service: fast and friendly. The atmosphere: amazing with live music and a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. Food: DELICIOUS. Only comment is that the walleye tacos could have been seasoned a little more (I had to ask for a lemon slice). Despite this, 9.5 out of 10 totally would go here again. read more

The Deck in Muskegon has incredible views being right on the beach. The vibe is unmatched with swinging chairs, lots of adirondack chairs, large sand games like connect four and jenga, and while we came mid-day on a Monday, we can imagine how lively it can get with their live music nightly. We really loved the swinging chairs and giant buckets of cocktails, we tried the Spicy Mango Tequila and the Pulled Pork Nachos split for two. Despite how amazing the location is, our experience of the food was underwhelming for the price. We split the pulled pork nachos and were pretty disappointed that is barely had any meat and no alternative protein like bean to balance the heavy cheese, overall not a great value. You're paying more for the atmosphere than the meal and if we were to do it over, we would just stick with the drink. Parking here was shocking, $10 for the day is the only option, no option to do an hourly rate for an area that doesn't have much going on. We were able to walk down and see the Lighthouse, which helped us feel better about spending that to park. It says Wednesdays has free parking! read more

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I had seen a cool show here 3 yrs ago. Didn't eat the food. The service was fantastic and the food was straight fire! Everything we sampled left us in a coma. Excellent choice for beach vibes read more

We love the deck!! We come back every time we are in town. The cocktails are great and come in a color changing cup that you can take with you. He got a Miami vice and I got a lavender lemonade mocktail. Both were great! We always get the meat and 3 sides. It's our favorite! We got the hot honey chicken with pit beans, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato fries. I dip the fries in the deck sauce - so good!! The Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The portions are huge so we share it and take some home. Our service was excellent! Emma was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. You can't beat the ambiance. You have an epic view of Lake Michigan. It was a little chilly when we went but they had heaters since all seating is outside. You have to pay to park but parking is right outside the door of the restaurant. We will see you again soon! read more

The Deck - Hot honey chicken, pit beans, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato fries. - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Amazing atmosphere & EXCELLENT food! The view and food were worth it all. 10/10 experience. Our server was "teen boyish," but nice enough! read more

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I got the Dirty South Nachos and they were the best i've ever had! Muskegon is my hometown so I knew when going back to visit The Deck was one of the first places I wanted to try. After 6 years, things have really changed! Love the new expansions with the swinging dining area and the stages, the ambiance make this place truly a muskegon gem. You must put The Deck on your list to try when visiting the beach side! read more

The Deck - Dirty South Nachos, Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork, Hot Honey Chicken Slider, Handbattered Walleye, and Fish tacos. - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I could sit at The Deck all day. I HAVE sat at The Deck all day! This place might be one of my most favorite places in MI. After a big day at the beach, to be able to walk over and get drinks and food and just relax and watch the sun set or listen to live music... it's just the best. The food is well-made and the menu is diverse but not crazy, exactly the kind of food you'd want in that environment. Considering how busy this place normally is, I have never had bad service in the 5 years I've been going there. The Deck runs like a well-oiled machine, and even though they're only open for the summer they are always worth going to. read more

Great location! Hard working staff! Food came out fast and perfect. Portions were huge! I really enjoyed the Chinese chicken salad.

People come and stay for the ambience! Right on the beach with all outdoor seating. Swings, foosball, Adirondack vistas in the beach.... Lots of options for all ages. Service was extremely friendly and quick. The food was surprisingly good, we really liked the smoked turkey sandwich. Drinks are expensive but that's expected because of the setting and entertainment! read more