Wait was 30min quoted and wound up shorter. We walked the pier in the meantime. We ordered 3 appetizers and the fish and walked out very full. The portions for the Animal fries were huge! The space was busy with a "front porch" vibe. It was quaint and pleasant to look out at the harbor. read more

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Our server was dope and a St Ignace native!!! But the food itself---- for us, all Bay Area eaters, was really heavy and greasy. Unfortunate. The place is super cute and homey. It reminded me of a portland backyard!!! read more

enjoyed the Whitefish Fingers so much, we ordered a second order! Hubby and I split a Bison burger and the house cut french fries, both were delicious. All dining is on the deck, offering everyone a view of the waterfront. Our wait time for table was approx. 45 minutes so we took the opportunity to walk across the street to the park/marina area to enjoy the beautiful lakeshore views. Service was great. Definitely coming back next time we're in da U.P. read more

The Gangplank - Our view sitting by the stairs - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

Was passing through on my way to pictured rocks & stopped here for lunch! Sandwich was AMAZING!!! (Avocado/onion/dill havarti one) It was a little chilly when we went in May, but worth it for the yummy meal. read more

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Today was our third time visiting the Gangplank. Every time we've driven north and south so far! The whitefish fingers are excellent, the whitefish sandwich is also great, and the Hot Lips Houlihan is like no other sandwich we have ever had, anywhere! Delicious. Today we tried the ghost pepper cheese curds, and had to get a second order they were so tasty!! If ever there were a reason to go off your diet, do it at the Gangplank. It's worth it! The place is small and breezy, the view is nice, and the service has been super every time. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

The Gangplank - The last cheese curd, from our second order! We almost fought over this little nugget of crunchy, gooey goodness! - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

Quaint! Great food Best whitefish sandwich we have ever had. Homemade margaritas amazing!! read more

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The deck dining room is really fun and the service was great. We went at lunchtime and it was super busy. It was really nice that you can get a drink while you wait. I enjoyed my whitefish fingers and fries but they were ok. Because it was so busy, I think they sat for bit so the fish was not crispy. The dipping sauce for the fish was really good. I loved the dill. The fries were really good. read more

The Gangplank - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

I've seen better service at a restaurant run by the blind. Not sure why they run around not doing anything but for the money you'd think they'd have a clue. The fish sammie was tasty but the side selection was hurting. Nice view of the harbor, but not really worth the money. read more

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When i first walked up i was greated quickly and with a smile which set a great mood and feeling it was goig. To be a good time which it ended up as....The food was delicious and made right the fries are FRESH cut, and the bison burger was amazing and for the appetizer i went with the cheese curds and house made ranch absolutely delicious! The white Russian cocktail was perfection almost dangerously good! And just the over ambiance of the place was perfect and made you feel truly at ease! read more

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The mains here are pretty decent. I got the Greek pita and was very impressed with the flavors, the tzatziki, the freshness of the onion and tomato. It kinda falls apart after this. There are three side choices for most mains: chips and salsa, fries or cottage cheese. None are really healthy or different from what anyone else is doing with the exception of cottage cheese, which also is a no for me. The fries were a little too salty and on the limp side. The wait time for a Saturday night is about an hour which we saw some people leave from that but there's only 12 tables. The wait staff did not really having it together so we only really got our order in and the check and didn't get a second round of drinks. Overall 3/5 would recommend to friend for the views and the mains. read more

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We really enjoyed the outdoor-but-protected setting and had a friendly and efficient waitress. My avocado sandwich and my husband's fish sandwich as well as our drinks were very good and fresh. read more

Great location, right across from the Bay. Great view! The food was really good. We got a foghorn leghorn salad and a special shrimp sandwich. Everything had great flavor. Our server, Barb, was excellent, too. Would return. read more

ordered at 19:53, got our food at 21:44 maybe they make you wait a while so it tastes even better lol. server Carly was amazing though, even when the place was slammed. outdoor seating was great, nice view and cool decor, some pop music playing at a good vol read more

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First, the hostess are extremely welcoming which gives you the feel that you "came to the right place". The service was amazing...the servers have personality and make sure "all is well". Smaller sized restaurant that is covered outdoor seating which is amazing. The quality of food is outstanding...we tried the shrimp tacos and Hot Lips Houlihan sandwich...both were great! It's was so good, we went there the next day for a burger (they are huge) and Cuban. Again, neither were a disappointment and service was great!! Both times we went this restaurant was full...that tells you everything. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Great service - very attentive wait staff. Beautiful view of boardwalk across street. Food was good. Chicken waffle sandwich was good. Prices were high but everything is super high now! read more

My family & I went out for a drive and we saw the restaurant. It was very busy with a smaller dining area. We sat down to eat after a small wait and the food was great! We also had a great spot where we had a nice view of Lake Huron. The service was great as well. We would love to eat here again. Try the gator bites! read more

Let me start by saying that Jen was our server and she was AWESOME. Very personable and attentive. We were with a group of 6, and were excited to try this place after driving by several times during the weekend. The setup is nice with all tables on a patio that has plastic sides for when it gets chilly. We were seated quickly and had our drinks fast. I understand that it's a scratch kitchen, but I don't think it should be close to an hour between ordering and getting our food, which it was. When the food did arrive, some of us were happy and some of us were very much not. We had also noticed a table of 4 near us arrive after we did, order, eat, and leave before we had our food. That was a bit disappointing. They hand cut their fries for each order and they are yummy, but I'd have liked to have more than 8 fries total. I also ordered the whitefish sandwich and it had zero taste. I ended up seasoning it with more salt and pepper and it was tolerable. Our friend loved the vampire burger and ribs. My husband said the whitefish tacos were good but again would have liked more fries. It's pricey - about $60 for 2 entrees, 2 beers, and a cocktail. I'd like to go back and try it again to see if 40 minutes is standard for food delivery and to try something else as their menu featured some good suggestions. I was just not happy with the wait and the small portions for the price. read more

Cute little place with beautiful views of the water. Outdoor service only but a wonderful place to relax. Food was amazing! I had a chicken and waffles sandwich that was so good I wish I remembered the name. Ronda, our waitress was fantastic as well. My compliments to all of the staff, really a wonderful place to experience. read more

Fun times, good food. Loved the appetizers! It was busy but expected waits during tourist time. Wait staff was friendly and on the ball!

Nice laid back atmosphere on outdoor patio. Had pulled pork sandwich and make-your-own burger. Awesome fries. Nothing fancy here but good food done well served by friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and return to again. read more

Long wait. Fish tacos were the best dish at our table. Nice flavor. Portions were average. Service average. Nice atmosphere and view. Probably wouldnt return read more

The service was terrible both the hostess and the server. Waited for over an hour for our food along with the rest of customers. When anyone asked them their excuse was with an attitude they had a small kitchen. Well the had a small dining room too. read more

The Gangplank was our lunch pit stop on our way up to Camp Seven Lake. There is a small attached parking lot and a public marina across the street. Our friends who were towing their camper had to park a few blocks away but otherwise I think parking is pretty readily available. We only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but there was a steady line while we were there. The enclosed patio area has a nice view of the water but it started to get a little toasty when the sun came out. The menu is pretty basic with salads, sandwiches, burgers, and dinner entrees. I was hoping to get the whitefish fingers but they were out. We got an order of boneless wings to start while we waited for our friends to park. This ended up being a great idea because after we all ordered food, we waited for over an hour to receive our meals. It was a bit of a bummer but luckily we weren't in a huge hurry. Just know that they are understaffed and things might take a little longer. I ordered the whitefish tacos and my boyfriend got the shrimp po'boy. The tacos were decent but I felt they could have used more flavor on the breading of the fish. The fries were a little lacking as well - just needed more seasoning. The shrimp po'boy was great! I would get that again. Our server was very sweet but super slammed. There is a~3% service charge if you use a credit or debit card. Overall a cute spot for a leisurely lunch! read more

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The white fish sandwich with the dill mayonnaise on makes it one the best fish sandwiches I've ever had. They do close earlier on Sunday but has a nice view. Service is great and has a nice vibe. read more

My wife and I both had the Angry Cuban sandwich. Very tasty. We could have split one and in fact we each took 1/2 home for the next days lunch. Service was spot on. Would definitely eat there again. read more

This has been our favorite restaurant to eat at in the entire UP for the last 10 years....and I travel the UP through Marquette regularly. The food is incredible. Always fresh, from scratch ingredients and put together with care. I've never had a bad meal and I've been here at least 30 times over the years. For any people here leaving bad reviews, nothing but a bunch a Karens with nothing better to do or to complain about. They should probably take their opinions down the street to the Mackinaw Grill where most the food is bland, regular, and microwaved. The Gangplank doesn't need you. It's packed all the time because the food is great and the view is just as awesome. If your service wasn't perfect, it's probably because the staff have to hoof it up and down the stairs for hours at a time. How friendly would you be? Is life so hard that you can't just sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Island while you wait for your food? Pro Tip: order extra sides of Dill Mayo to dip your fries in. Our menu favs: Whitefish Sandwich, Cranky Cuban, Angry Poor Boy, Whitefish Dinner, Tacos. I hope this place stays open forever . Sorry it's taken me this long to give you the review you deserve! Lauren, Bay City MI read more

The Gangplank - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

This is a little spot right across from the lake. great marina & ferry boat views. we enjoyed the food & the staff is nice and really works hard. They don't have a lot of seating but they are turning it over quickly at each opportunity. read more

The atmosphere is unique to any Restaurant we have eaten at in Michigan. Every table has a great view of the Straits of Mackinac. The service is prompt, friendly, conversational, down home and it compliments the menu which is intentionally unique. The owners have brought creativity to the menu in design and flavor. It is one of our U.P. favorites. read more

Great experience! Food was awesome-the Bison burger is outstanding! Love the thick cut fries too!service was quick and friendly!

I'll start by saying our food was so good! The fish tacos were so yummy and they have a variety of drinks. It did take, however, 2 hours to get our food from the time we put our name in the hostess booth. We went in knowing the wait would be long but decided to wait it out. We used the first hour to walk around the town but once we were seated we just had to sit for an hour. For me the food was worth it. If you lack patience or are hangry I would go not at meal time or try somewhere else. read more

The Gangplank - Outside sign - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

My girlfriend and I recently visited St. Ignace and the island and we both said that The Gangplank has the best food (out of about 12 restaurants)! All their food is insanely delicious and I would be a regular everyday (and about 20lbs heavier lol). I had their pulled pork sandwich and it was 10/10 delicious and my girlfriend's chicken sandwich was also a 10. The gator bites were very tasty and "tasted like chicken". Also, they have various drink specials. Plus, the views are extraordinary! read more

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This place had great ambiance. You can look out over the lake and it's wonderful. It's a patio situation. There is only one toilet for the restaurant. The service was great. The food was mid. I ordered the chicken waffles. It came with a maple syrup that was apparently maple bourbon butter. I am not sure I believe that. The waffles came from plastic if I'm not mistaken. They were good, just not fresh prepared. The chicken was fried and tasty, but note it wasn't a thick piece of chicken. I liked it that way but the waffle to chicken ratio didn't work with the waffles being used like a bun. Now, I'd like a fresh waffle with fried chicken and a gravy. But that's my preference. This was lovely. It was a fair amount of food in this dish. The other plate we ordered was a garlic burger which sounded great in the description. Might be the vampire burger. The problem with this option was the frozen burger. Pass on frozen burgers. What kind of tourist zone food establishment can stay open when they're serving frozen burger pucks? I recommend serving fresh meat, like the chicken said it was. The price was $4 too high for everything (food) on the menu. Drink prices were acceptable, but pushing the upper limit. They charge these rates at restaurants then ask customers to pay their workers wages, absolutely unacceptable. read more

Great food and patio area! Had the white fish tacos and they was a delicious! Bring a jacket the evenings get breezy!

We had to wait about 45 minutes....we walked around the town and the time flew by. Once inside and seated...We ordered the basket of cheese curds and I got the fish tacos with a side of chips and salsa and BF got the fish sandwich w/fries The wait staff worked their butss off the entire time we were there...no complaints at all. The place is super small and super busy Hmmmmm regarding the food...nothing special. We did love the cheese curds....out meals...nothing special and honestly not worth the wait read more

Great variety of menu options. I had the roasted shrimp BLT salad and my friend had grilled whitefish. Thumbs up. Very quick service. Small place. We enjoyed it! read more

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The food was good. Whitefish looked great and was said to be very tasty. The Cuban was really good with great bread. The fries were fresh and delightful. The cheese curds were excellent. The only issue was the service was slower than molasses. Almost two hits for dinner. The view was excellent though and a good time talking and connecting, so while very long waits to get food, it wasn't totally bad. read more

Food and service and ambiance was great. Ordered the big cheeseburger with a beer. Waitress made the best Long Island ice teas I've ever had

Great food and service. We had the shrimp tacos, whitefish sandwich and blue cheese olive burger all with hand cut fries and all were delicious. Nice view with the marina across the street. read more

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Food - 2.5/5 Mac burger and Bison burger were decent. Fries are quite possibly the worst French fries we've had, they are nothing more than warm potato slices....or underdone fries. Chicken fingers for the kids were awful, hard and barely any chicken. Service - 0/5 after receiving my drink the server didn't come back to check on us for nearly 35 minutes and by that time we were irritated. Food didn't come for nearly an hour for 2 adults/1 child. Server wasn't too bothered, barely touched base with us, blamed the wait on his two larger tables - that isn't an excuse to give us a very poor experience. A complete waste of time, do not bother. read more

Literally the best fries you'll ever have, burgers and sandwiches are amazing, great atmosphere, and pretty good service. Easily a 5 star reastraunt read more