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    The Lighthouse Restaurant

    4.0 (46 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pizza, Buffets
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lighthouse Special Pizza
    Debi N.

    We ordered the Lighthouse Special pizza & a personal 7" pan pizza. Both were very good. We had apps of the battered mushrooms & cheddar cheese nuggets, both also very good. It's definitely a local hangout, but the bartender was very attentive. There's not much to choose from as far as restaurants go here, but I'd highly suggest it.

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    Jen C.

    Reasonably priced and good food! Right next to the bowling alley if you want to make a night of it.

    Pepperoni pizza with black olives, mushrooms and extra cheese

    My favorite pizza restaurant ever. And trust me. I travel alot around the US. You have so many choices. But my favorite is pepperoni, black olives and mushrooms with extra cheese.

    Fish and chips, fish burger, cauliflower fries

    The pizza bread is amazing. Our friend says it has something to do with the spring water. In any case we had a great time, delicious fish burger, fish and chips, and pizzas for all.

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    Lake perch was perfect, took the exact amount of time they said it would (we got take out) and the price was SO reasonable.

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    Good local food, at a reasonable price. Next to bowling alley so can play and dine at the same time

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    Their club freighters are so good! Their pizza is too! Good prices. Fast service although I usually get it to go.

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    3 years ago

    Thought I'd let you all know...our Supreme Pizza was delicious! Well done Lighthouse Restaurant!

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    6 years ago

    Great food with great prices and friendly staff! Definitely recommend if you're in the area. Love their burgers and sweet potato fries!

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    Love this place!! We come here for the buffet when camping. The food is sooooo much better than the big chain buffets.

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    7 years ago

    Out of towner and appreciated we could pick up pizza after a long day. Tasted great, and they were nice on the phone!

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    Grand China Buffet - Orange chicken

    Grand China Buffet

    2.7(19 reviews)
    31.3 mi

    After a day of hard work out on the field, I was in the mood for Chinese food and wanting to try a…read morebit of everything buffet style just made sense. This was the only one in town so we came in around 7:30pm as they close at 9:30pm which would allow us 2 hours if we needed it. As soon as we walked in one of the employee's asked for the size of our party and seated us promptly along with what we would like for drinks. A variety of soda to pick from but we stuck with water. From there we made our way to the corner which is where they had all their items. In the center is their chinese food where you can find fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken etc. etc. There were a couple dishes which I haven't heard of before so it was only natural to try it out. A coconut chicken is what I picked up and it just wasn't my thing so that was on the plate when I left to get a new plate. The fried rice was probably my favorite (bias because I really wanted rice) Along with the Orange Chicken. Other than that everything else was what you would expect. On the wall side there was actually some american food such as Ribs and Fried Chicken. To the very corner there was also a small assortment of desserts like cake along with ice cream adjacent to it. Food wise would be a 3 but giving the extra 4th for the quick service and kind hospitality. It was very cute around 8:30pm they take over a long table and the cooks bring out specific containers freshly made so that the staff can all eat dinner together and or when they could. They left our bill at the table and just waited for them to finish up so they weren't rushed.

    We were happy to find Grand China open relatively late.... for Alpena. Of course, it does not have…read morethe selection of restaurants in big cities, but my vegan nephew and I both enjoyed healthy vegetables and standard Chinese fare. I think that it just might be the best Chinese restaurant in Alpena.

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    China Buffet

    3.3(17 reviews)
    34.5 mi

    Always great food, and freshly made. This place doesn't let…read morefood sit around long before it's switched out. The service is always prompt, and the staff is always very cordial. I was surprised to see such a great buffet in such a small town, but it was a huge bonus. We've been there a few times now, and will continue to come back.

    This restaurant is nice. The waitress is superb and always brings more water as quickly as I…read morefinished one. Please read my last review because it is exactly the same this second visit. Most dishes that have a sauce. The chicken is almost the same. It's fairly heavily breaded with a sauce on it. Of course, with Chinese food it's laid in with oils. But there are a few things that I definitely enjoy although this time not quite as much as last. I find the service is wonderful. I find that the food is atypical of buffets and a little bit above some that I've been to the beef dishes. I just feel the beef is so tenderize it taste like it's already been chewed. Hate to say that, but it just has an odd texture. That's really all the bad I have to say other than that like I said it's a little step above some buffets that I've been to. I like when the food is very hot and a lot of times at these buffets it's kind of lukewarm. A couple dishes were just kind of lukewarm. For the first time, I really enjoyed the crab bake. I think I'll try it from now on because it was really good. They do have hot chili oil as well as Sriracha sauce over by the dessert table.. I know I'll be back again because it's sister's favorite. She loves the AUCE. Not so much myself. What I really look for as a hibachi or Mongolian barbecue because then they cook it right in front of you and it's steaming hot. They do not have one at this location, however the food in general is better than another Asian buffet that we frequent. I cannot recommend any thing you can do better since it's a one price eat all you want. I know what that takes as a chef to keep up with that. I'd say you're doing well.

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    The Lighthouse Restaurant - my over med eggs. like rubber. could not eat them.

    The Lighthouse Restaurant

    2.3(167 reviews)
    50.2 mi
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    We haven't eaten yet, but the fact that they ask you if you have a coupon at the door before being…read moresat still didn't prepare me for $18.99 for 2 eggs toast and hash browns. $20 plus tax and tip for a breakfast sandwich and coffee is price gouging in my opinion. This isn't the Mackinac, island this is still the mitten so it shouldn't be over double any normal restaraunt. We will Never be back.

    Way too many rules. Six of us had coupons from our hotel and/or 10 percent coupons…read more Had to sit at separate tables to use more than one coupon. We sat together and 4 ordered menu items that said if you buy one, second is free. Still could only get one. And if you got that, our 10 percent coupons couldn't be used. So for six of us who thought we were getting a deal, we got one free bagel (restaurant chose which bogo to honor) off our $110 breakfast bill. We weren't allowed separate checks, so we each pulled out cash for our portions but they don't take cash. Wow!! So one of us had to charge $100+ and collect cash from the rest. And they charged a credit card fee, we think. Talked to manager about all the rules and got our favorite response, "there is NOTHING we can do." We will never go back but it's a resort so they don't care. If this restaurant was in a non-resort area, they'd be out of biz in a year. Food was average at best -- resort prices.

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