Our group of 6 was trying to find a breakfast spot near town before heading to Lake Hamlin and were…read moreglad we landed here! The portions were generous and the service was quick. I was thoroughly impressed with the eggs Benedict; the hollandaise seemed to be homemade! My brother ended up trying the cinnamon roll pancakes as a "side", they were so big he ended up sharing them with the table. Some of the best I've had. The place was packed for a reason. Definitely worth the visit.

Always satisfied with Diner 31. Food, service always consistent. Waitresses attitudes always…read moreupbeat, welcoming and they know many customers by name and that says a lot. I recently commented on a $15.00 breakfast at Chef Jarod's and Company that is literally less than 30 second drive and 2 minute walk from each other. Look at the picture and for the same price you decide. You can substitute the biscuits and gravy with pancakes if you wish too. Eggs cooked perfectly to order. Coffee cup continuously filled. This is a busy diner and the wait at the door is well worth it.

Great atmosphere, staff is phenomenal! This staff is so hard working and so friendly. The food is…read moregreat and the owners don't miss a beat. Can't recommend them enough. And let me add the new outdoor seating deck is just beautiful.

Came here for lunch with some softball buddies and enjoyed it. Service was 5-stars as orders were…read moretaken quickly, food was delivered, and separate checks were handed out. Our server (sorry forgot her name) was friendly and efficient. Good ambience to the place. I had the Rueben sandwich on sourdough bc I don't like rye bread. Came with delicious tater tots, or you could have them with fries or chips. Overall a good experience and prices were reasonable for these days of high tariffs and meaningless wars. Just sayin'

This pub and restaurant located at the famed Manistee Golf Club, Cherry ave,, Manistee serves up…read moresome sumptuous fare. The fresh battered and expertly fried onion rings are great! The tuna melt, fish basket, and burgers round out a really good menu!

This doesn't seem like the same place as the previous reviewer visited. We went for the Friday…read morenight fish fry and had a good time and enjoyed the food. Only one of us got the fish fry of paddock. Others had the 3 tacos special, the fried Alaskan cod, and the Caesar salad with chicken. We all enjoyed the food. The service was excellent so we left a generous tip. We ate upstairs, which was more casual and less stuffy than the white-clothed tablecloth seating downstairs. Good night out overall.

Great meal in this little spot in Manistee. Feel like you are walking down into the basement of the…read morehotel at the corner of River St and Maple St but welcomed by warm atmosphere and dark wood bar. Food was very good with a good selection. At our table everything from meatballs with marinara to Caesar's salad to Cubano sandwich. Prime rib soup was good and hearty. And our server was spot on, between helpful, welcoming, and checking in on us just enough. 12 beers on tap (sorry, I wasn't paying attention to a wine list or anything like that) with a good selection of beers, including a number of local brew. Nice place for a late Sunday afternoon lunch in the summer, will be back in the colder months as well. Definitely a place worth checking out.

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

Even though the menu clearly called out sweet potato as the base, I never imagined a breakfast bowl…read morewithout yogurt or açai as the base. This was simple, uncomplicated, and delicious! I'd get this over and over again.

Quant breakfast, lunch, smoothies, fresh juices, bakery - wow there's culinary talent at this gem!…read moreWe dined for a weekday lunch and had plenty of time. Our server, Jamie, was pleasant and kind. It smelled amazing when we walked in so we ordered breakfast. I opted for the BeeSmooth Combo - perfectly cooked eggs, fresh red skin potatoes (great thyme flavor!!!), nice rye toast & ham. Delicious and filling. Husband opted for the platter and it was a lot of food! Same as combo + biscuits & gravy, 2 pancakes. We took 3 pieces of Dutch Apple Pie and my family raved - fresh, flavorful apples filling. Absolute treat! Cannot wait to go back and order the fresh juice and a smoothie bowl! Wonderful addition to Manistee!

We have come here every time we visit relatives and the food is always delicious. This place has…read morebeen around since long before I was born. I'm glad it has stayed in business. You don't come here to be fancy, you come here for eclectic decor and delicious food. The service has always been great as well.

Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place…read morefor people bring a deck of cards, or talk union business at the bar. I had barely set foot in the door when the two bartenders at the bar greeted me warmly and welcomed me in and told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. I sat at the bar and as recommended by a local, I ordered the pepper jack crab soup, which was delicious. One thing to be aware of: don't expect real crab in the soup. Imitation only. But it's plentiful and delicious on a frigid winter day. The bartender recommended the roasted chicken or the perch, and living near another great lake and always having ready access to perch, I decided on the broasted chicken. I was not disappointed. It came with four pieces, choice, potato, and a choice of another side. It was way too its food, but I ate more than I thought they would because it was that good. I will definitely return to the painted lady!

Reviewed this back in '24 when they opened and it's gotten better and better. Let me just say this:…read more The Backyard burger is the best burger I've ever had. Period. And I grew up in the 80's eating at 'up north' bars, which previously had the best burgers of my life. This tops it. In addition to great pinball, a nice space, and great vibes, The Outsider is currently winning Manistee.

The food (smash burger and fries, YUM), the drinks, and the atmosphere were great! Truly. The staff…read morewere all very kind. However, we had to wait well over an hour for our food after we'd been told it would be 40 minutes. It did seem like the staff was doing the best they could, and they were apologetic, but it was a bit frustrating especially having our 3 kids with us who were very hungry We might come back next summer when we're in town but the wait time would be the one thing I'd be concerned about. 3.5

The best breakfast in town! Great service and good coffee. Be sure to get their homemade fried…read morepotatoes. Yum!

Best place in manistee to have a nice dinner with spouse or others. They have a wonderful food and…read moredrink menu