Bluefish was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed everything from drinks, apps and our main entrees…read moreto the friendly service and warm ambiance. Their french bread is the best any of us ever had. (We couldn't get the recipe from them) We tried the goat cheese bruschetta, Hummus, Bolognese pappardelle, French onion soup, and Étouffée. Everything was delicious. We will be back when we are in Manistee again.

We absolutely LOVE this place! The decor is amazing! The menu is incredible and has items you…read morecannot find elsewhere locally! It is a bit pricey but worth it! We go once or twice every visit to Manistee!

Our Family went for dinner about 4 pm yesterday. All our meals were delicious as was the asparagus…read moreappetizer. The service was wonderful. We will be back soon

Dined on a Sunday night, easily accommodated our table of 6. Fast, friendly service. Full bar menu…read more- I even saw the bar create a blended drink! Our tabled ordered 3 hamburgers, 2 ribeyes, and a chicken wrap. Everyone was pleased with their meal. My ribeye was cooked perfectly, covered in a slightly sweet bourbon glaze with generous sides. My husband loved his burger and raved about the onion rings. Solid choice for dinner!

Amazing food! Fabulous service!!!! Fresh Brie cheese fritters appetizer, I ordered the Coconut…read moreAlmond Shrimp, my husband ordered the Tuscany Noodle Bowl. Our food was delicious!!! Will most definitely return here when visiting Manistee again! Covid protocol part of the review...they seemed to follow the protocols all of the staff was wearing masks, most of the tables seemed to be far enough apart, they did not enforce masks for customers and were there before the governor's mandate was overruled by the Supreme Court. So it depends on your comfort level.

We stopped in for lunch yesterday based on the menu that we looked at on Yelp…read more First I have to say it's difficult but simple to find this place. It's at the Manistee National golf course. Pull into the parking lot as though you were gonna golf and follow the sign that says Grille. It is in the building adjacent to the pro shop. We arrived about 2:00 pm and were the only people there. It was a cold Saturday in April. The view of the golf course is awesome and the restaurant is fine dinning. My wife had salmon and I had steak and both were very good. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

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!

Look, pal. Nothing really beats a hole in the wall pub. I'm a little huss for some good down to…read moreearth bar food, ask my mum. Situated on a corner where two roads meet, this place has all the fixin's of a place with stuff on the walls. Classic hole in the wall pub decor, classic hole in the wall pub tables and chairs. It's one of this places where when you walk in, you're there. Locals, strangers, friends, enemies, lovers. They're all there. So come on in, pull up a stool, and let's get down to business. I will say service was great. I may be a little biased as the waitress said I was the only one in her section. But I'm going to instead assume it's because I'm such an amazing patron. Hilarious and handsome to boot. Or at least the hilarious part. Hokay. So. As much as I'm a huss for bar food, I'm even hussier for wings. So, naturally I ordered the wings. Bone in, as god intended. Buffalo sauce, as Darwin intended. They came perfectly saucy, perfectly temperatured, and perfectly in a little bowl kind of thing. They were meaty and juicy. Loved the flavor. I would eat my body weight in them, and my body weight is not small numbers. I kept the main course simple. Half pound burger, deluxe (lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion). Added mustard. Ketchup's on the table. Then as my side I got the sidewinder fries which are kind of like spiral potato wedges. The burger was pretty decent. The size was good, but the flavor was a little underwhelming. I'm pretty sure the patty was one of those pre-made deals that come in packages. I could be wrong, but that's just what it looked like. Regardless, if I had ordered a burger that was more of a specialty, there might have been more flavor involved. The fries though were pretty good. They're thiccc. Thick fries save lives. I have been here before, a couple times, and would certainly come back as their menu does have a wide variety of food. Don't be bashful. Creationism wings: 10/10 Burger WOW factor: 6/10 Chonky potato wedge spiral fries: 10/10

Wonderful food; I've loved every dish I've had at The Golden Stag: appetizers, salads, specials,…read morepizza... everything. Service was always prompt and friendly.

Most of the food was super good. We loved the chicken marsala and the ribeye. The gondola pasta was…read morehuge. The scallop entree was the size of an appetizer portion. Service was good. Caesar salad dressing tastes like a Greek vinaigrette, you would definitely be disappointed if you were expecting a classic caesar.

Brewery # 265 We…read morecame in here right when they opened at 11am on a Sunday for lunch and a few beers before our kayaking trip. I was surprised to see they had a brunch menu instead. I immediately ordered the corn beef hash that came with 2 sunny side up eggs and sourdough toast. It was all delicious. I also ordered a flight of beers that were all solid. While they didn't have a hazy IPA (my favorite style) they did have a good selection. The Nightfall Imperial Stout was my favorite followed by the Manistee IPA (American IPA). The Hefeweizen and Lumber Baron Wheat beer were both solid. The place itself is very nice and the bartender was really friendly. The place wasn't very busy with only 2-3 other tables full when we left. They also make their own spirits for purchase.

Friendly staff and good variety of beers. We had the fish dinners and smiled fish app. Good music…read morechoices and parking across the street.

Finally...a good restaurant on River Street! We're in Manistee about a dozen times a year and I'm…read moreso burnt out on not having good places to eat. If you're looking for good Mexican, skip 'Taco Bout It' (which is very generic Americanized Mexican fare) and go here instead! This place just opened in the old River Street Station location and it's now my favorite place around town. Authentic Mexican food and drink in a very cool "Day of the Dead" style atmosphere. Awesome custom murals and decorations inside. It was totally empty when we walked in at 3pm on a Wednesday (to be expected) so we got 1 on 1 service at the bar. Food was super fresh and made to order. The freshly fried taquitos with super fresh veggies were awesome, and the tequila drinks were solid. I'll go here again the first chance I get. I feel like some restaurants in Manistee think they're fancy but are just overpriced and the food isn't very good (lookin' at you Golden Stag and Blue Fish). Then you have second tier food at Taco Bout It, Fricanos and North Channel. The food at these places almost seem like the quality of "theme park food" (generic and not very fresh). This place, IMO, is a big step forward. Fresh and authentic, probably family-owned (that was the vibe I got), with a great atmosphere (they were jammin' some modern Mexican music videos on the tv over the bar, which is WAY better than places that play ESPN or some political news channel). I predict that, if they can last until summer and have a good business-minded owner, they'll be jam packed all summer long. Or at least I hope so because I want it to be here, and be thriving, each time we visit Manistee!

Best restaurant in Manistee, hands down. A true taste of some of the vibrant and vital cultures…read morethat make northern Michigan so special. The food is authentic, unique, and absolutely delicious. The menu is large and has options for everyone! The prices are fair and the portions are large. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The deck overlooking the beautiful river has a picturesque view of historic Manistee, a nice breeze, and is conveniently right across the river from the live music pavilion!

Great tacos and pint for Taco Tuesday! Service was great and my pup was welcomed to the benches…read moreout front . Life is good in Manistee

Stopped by for dinner - the first time we've been there in about 8 months and they have a new…read moreSummer 2025 menu. We had Asada Tacos and the Beef Burrito as well as chips and queso - all were great! We left full! My only wish is that their menu had some more options like combination plates to try more than one item at a time. Our server was attentive and it was nice and quiet when we were there, perfect for talking and watching the boats go by on the channel.

Great food... our regular order is a Stromboli with just ham, and an order of the mozzarella…read morebreadsticks. This is not a healthy food place by any means.. super greasy but packed with flavor. Workers are always going fast and moving things along. Phone lines get busy crazy often so you just have to keep calling until it goes through. This is the local pizza place to try!! I've traveled from Manistee to North Carolina with a Stromboli just to satisfy a pregnant ladies cravings! You can't replicate this food anywhere.

Good Pizza after a long fishing trip…read more We got the thin crust, which I suggest ordering crispy or extra crispy. Our loaded veggie was just too heavy, and the pizza was hard to eat, but it was still delicious! Would definitely adjust the order for next time.

Dined on a week night around 6pm. Server sat us right away. Drinks and salsa with chips delivered…read morefast. Then we waited what felt like a long time to order food. Somehow they were taking orders for tables sat after us so must have been lack of communication? Two of us ordered fajitas and another the fajita burrito (which is smothered in queso). Food was decent size portions. Hot. Overall it was fresh and nicely seasoned. The fajita meat was sliced very thin and had a lot of onion. We will be back.

Fast service. We always come early like happy hour. Its always vacant, fast seating, extremely…read morefast kitchen! All their food is five star, excellent! Music is festive. Fun. They have 1 TV on the bar side which they can turn to whatever sport your heart desires. Mohitos are great here. Artwork and ambiance is worth relaxing here. Give them your business!