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The Downtowner

3.9 (10 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Closed • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Bob A.

This is a dive bar! Lots of character from years gone by, cold beer, music, and truly outstanding service. They have some craft beers and ciders as well as the regular domestics and a full bar. There might be some peanuts or popcorn to enjoy with your drink - I don't know because I didn't ask; there was a thin crust pizza advertised on the table billboard (my guess is microwave pizza). This bar is about the charm and the people. Lots of conversations and I didn't see anyone on their phone?! They have some parking on the side and there's lots of street parking. Worth a visit if you're in town, but best to eat before you arrive.

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If you didn't manage to get a table your standing and moving for a passing crowd all night.

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The Broken Spoke - Most of the interior

The Broken Spoke

3.7(43 reviews)
46.8 mi

You know whwn you're in a tourist town and you eat at a restaurant right in the main downtown area…read moreamd afterwards you think, "that place must only stay in business because of its location"? Well, that is not the case with this place. We stopped in for a late lunch after a 3-mile kayak tour and we somehow managed to get a table immediately. They were extremely busy, but our server was efficient and attentive. Everything was clean and our drinks and food were excellent. I had the bruschetta checken and i was sorely tempted to lick my plate to get every bit of it. We also bought a souvenir for my brother: a shirt that says, "we support pour decisions".

Needed a place to eat and found the Broken Spoke! The place next door had an hour wait, so we…read morechecked out the Broken Spoke. The wait was about 15-20 minutes - so much better of a wait time! I like the theme and vibe of the place - the play on bikes and name of the restaurant is perfect. Decor is bike themed but not overly done. Rustic and laid back. Our waitress was excellent - very friendly and attentive. All staff were wearing masks. Good drink menu in addition to food. A lot of small plate options but the portion sizes of the small plates could feed at least 2-4 people. I went with sweet potato fries and steak tender bites - delicious! The dipping sauces for the fries had three different options - sweet/savory, loved trying each one. The sweet potato fries were not mushy and had a good crunch. The steak was cooked to perfection - I asked for medium and I got medium! Everyone seemed happy with their food. Restrooms were downstairs. Nice dining option in the city - only con there was no outdoor seating. Picking up on social media - looks like this place used to be Huron St. Pub & Grill not sure if it was a re-branding or new owners. Either way, I hope Broken Spoke is here to stay on the island!

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Clyde's Place

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Food and service was amazing. Basil the Jamaican cook is always fun. Tried to convince him to get a…read morejerk chicken on the menu....haha.

Absolutely would NOT recommend this place. We only stopped here because most places in the…read moresurrounding area were already closed on Sunday, and unfortunately, it was a terrible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was extremely uncomfortable. Some of the customers were openly racist, repeatedly shouting the N-word, including the hard R. The way they stared at me and my group made us feel genuinely unsafe and unwelcome. It was disgusting to witness, and nobody should have to feel uncomfortable or unsafe just trying to go out to eat. To make the experience even worse, everyone in our group ended up feeling sick after eating the food. Between the racist atmosphere and the food leaving all of us feeling ill, this was easily one of the worst dining experiences we've had. If you're staying in Carp Lake or visiting the surrounding Northern Michigan area, I would strongly recommend eating somewhere else. We went in simply looking for a place to eat and left feeling uncomfortable, disgusted, and sick. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

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Clyde's Place - Good bar food at a decent price. When I pass through the area, I'll be sure to stop back in.

Good bar food at a decent price. When I pass through the area, I'll be sure to stop back in.

Clyde's Place - A tiny cheese pizza for $13. Even charged me an extra $1.50 for cheese on my cheese pizza. No sauce, no shame. Clyde, you suck!

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A tiny cheese pizza for $13. Even charged me an extra $1.50 for cheese on my cheese pizza. No sauce, no shame. Clyde, you suck!

The Downtowner - divebars - Updated October 2026

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