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The Golden Stag

4.5 (78 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Romantic
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Upscale

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Golden Greek Salad
Mike B.

As a result of a couple of recommendations, we decided to try The Golden Stag while in Manistee. We were able to get a last minute reservation on a busy Saturday night. We were quickly seated, ordered drinks and began to study the menu. My wife really enjoys a true Greek salad. The Golden Greek salad description came pretty close to what she's enjoyed in Greece, Italy and Spain. She also added chicken for protein. She thought her salad was "pretty good" but not great due to the chicken being pretty dried out and the beets microscopic. She did enjoy the lemon Greek dressing, however. I opted for the Spaghetti al Bisonte which was basically bison meatballs with a very nice marinara sauce. Pasta was good as was the marinara. Bison meatballs were tough and dry so basically flavorless. A little disappointing because I really enjoy bison. Service was attentive and the restaurant really has a nice atmosphere. I just wish the food was better! Based on the many excellent reviews, I will likely try The Golden Stag again as there are many other items on the menu that looked good.

Shawarma platter
Sivan G.

First time I have been to this place, we had Shawarma platter and then Baklava after that ! Food was amazing! Great service! Friendly staff . Great atmosphere . Definitely going back again to try different Mediterranean dishes! highly recommended.

Lamp
Chelsie F.

One of the best meals you'll have in Manistee! The Golden Stag in Manistee is a total gem. The ambiance sets the tone - cozy yet elevated, with a laid-back elegance. Laura & Jamil are two of the best owners - if you get the opportunity to meet them, say hello. I ordered the lamb chops, and I can confidently say they were perfection. Grilled to a beautiful char on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, served over fluffy rice and paired with a citrusy grilled lemon and chutney that pulled it all together. Cocktails were classic and strong - exactly what you hope for in a proper martini. The presentation was beautiful, and the attention to detail across the board was truly impressive. Whether you're a local or just passing through Manistee, The Golden Stag is a must! Elevated comfort food, incredible drinks, and a vibe that feels both upscale and inviting. Can't wait to return!

Seafood pasta
Laurie A.

A most amazing birthday dinner! I had the elk and my partner the seafood pasta dish. Presentation and flavor were impeccable. I can't recommend this restaurant enough! If in the Manistee area worth the stop.

Mediterranean Trio
Alan K.

Unexpectedly excellent. Eating vegetarian is always a challenge particularly when traveling "Up North". What a surprise to find such a diverse menu with plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and traditional options for the carnivores. Something for everyone. Wood fired pizza was outstanding. Great cocktails. Delicious salads and unique appetizers. Attentive and knowledgeable service. Reservations are a must. We were lucky to get in at an off-peak time but you'd definitely need a reservation if dining later. Just what we needed after an afternoon of exploring Manistee. Highly recommended.

The Gondola

Amazing food!! You must get the fresh made pasta, it was like being back in Italy. I had the Gondola and it was amazing, from the homemade pasta, from Alfredo sauce, everything we had was made with care and was excellent.

Fig & prosciutto pie
Danielle R.

Holy wow! Did not expect to be blown away in Manistee but hold on to your hat when you go to The Golden Stag. They KNOW exactly what they are doing. The food, service, ambiance, energy and options are on point! The balsamic is hands down the best I've ever had, and the sauce on the elk dish was beyond flavorful. Forget burying me in a casket, I want to rest peacefully in a tub of that remoulade. Make sure to get a pizza, you can't go wrong with any option when it's hand crafted in their wood fire oven. Cocktails are on point, I had the pomegranate mojito and I would choose that over and over again. Make sure to try the tabouleh; phenomenally fresh. Barely had room for the home made baklava but don't worry, didn't even leave a crumb.(and got one more to go!)

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The place was clean, and our server (katie) was very good. My wife and I both enjoyed our meals, I would definitely go back

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Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asade

Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant

4.2(22 reviews)
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You ever have those moments when you're not sure if you're hungry? You might not be. But you might…read morebe. So you take the chance to eat, even though you're unsure of if it's the right move. But also, if you don't eat you might die? This was one of those moments. It was nigh on dinner time and I wasn't sure of my next move. Nothing in particular sounded good. When that's the case, you can always settle for Mexican. Who doesn't like tacos and taco related foods? I saw this was a fairly new restaurant so I decided to give it a run. (Also, this place used to be the River Street Station, where I spent A LOT of time stuffing my face). Nostalgia 10/10. Taking a corner booth, I opened my menu and stared. I just wasn't sure what I needed. Nothing in particular stood out, so I settled on nachos and a single taco. Always get a taco at a Mexican place, regardless of what else you get. Get a taco. Do it. The nachos came with refried beans, shredded chicken, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and potentially something else I'm forgetting. I ordered a beef taco. American. On a flour shell. (American tacos usually come with lettuce, tomato, and cheese). Usually I go for the chorizo, Mexican style, but a good ol' fashioned beefer sounded good. My food arrived in a timely fashion and as usual, the nachos were piled high and my taco was wrapped up nice and neat it a little aluminum foil coffin. I was feeling spicy, so I added several large thwumps of hot sauce. And unfortunately from here, it's just kind of where things stop. I'm a fan of nachos. Who doesn't like meat, cheese, and chips. I lived off poor man nachos (chips and cheese), for a long time, and still revisit that delicacy. Though these looked fantastic, the flavor was just...off. Or maybe it was lack of spices or even spice. If it wasn't for the hot sauce, they would have just been bland. I think instead of having chicken AND beef, there should be one or the other. Mostly because I think it was the chicken that contributed to the soggy bottom of nachos. There was just a lot of juice. Know what doesn't sound appealing for nachos? Juice. The taco, though healed in meat, had good flavor. However, I think because it was wrapped in its own little sarcophagus, if you didn't eat it right away, the wetness would begin to take over and the shell would become a soggy mess. It made eating it more difficult than a normal taco. Nacho flavor 4/10 Nacho appearance 10/10 (but you can't eat appearance, now can you?) Taco flavor 10/10 Taco sogginess 10/10 (a high sogginess rating for tacos is not good)

I love this place! I have been here twice now and will be sure to come back every time I'm in town!…read more This visit we had absolute PERFECT service. I worked in restaurants for almost a decade so I don't give that compliment lightly. So wish I'd gotten our servers name. He was welcoming, attentive without interrupting, and welcomed questions about the menu. I couldn't decide between the enchiladas which I'd had before and the carne asade. Went with the carne asade per recommendation. You can see in the picture ..that presentation...wow! It was incredible. The only critique if only was that part of it was a little more done than I'd prefer, so consider asking for it a little less done. My dinner date got the burrito and loved it. You can see in the photo how huge it was! I don't drink alcohol but checked out the menu and their selection is incredible! Tons of unique drinks including a champagne margarita. The patio and view cannot be beat. When in Manistee you must give them a visit!

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