We started with 2 of the craft cocktails. One was a blackberry mule and the other smoked cherry…read morecoke. Both refreshing and not too sweet. Food was great too. Had the buffalo cauliflower to start. Really good. Spicy but not too much. Then we had the seafood pasta and the steak burger. Both amazing!!! Cant forget to talk about our server! Excellent. Great recommendations and service. Cant wait to go back!!!

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard…read moretogether into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu.

Great food and service. Husband really loved the Brown Ale. Fun vibe and out of the way placeread more

Not a very big menu and the food was just alright but we heard it's better in the Summer (more…read morechoices) The service was good as we went during a slow period. Ambiance was okay. Overall not sure if we will be back as we're not into all the craft beer but if it's your thing then check it out.

Wow. Just wow. We…read morespent the day at the lake and planned to go to the Mexican place across the street. They were short staffed and had an hour wait. We worried that we might be under dressed, casually in jeans and tanks. Yelp said this place was great. It was. We dined with 3 kids who all jammed out on the kids meals, spaghetti with homemade noodles, hand breaded chicken tenders and pizza that was SO good. Adults had salmon x2, scallop risotto, eggplant Parm and the almond crusted halibut. Everything was amazing, we were passing forks around like covid never happened. The clam chowder, Devine. I am so impressed. First time in , likely won't be in the area without stopping back. Our service was PHENOMENAL and our waitress knew the menu, made great recommendations and was amazing. Cheers Rochelle! We love you!

The service was pretty solid, servers were very nice but since we were the only table in a certain…read moresection it was out of their way a bit, but no biggie. The bread was soaked in what I assume was maybe garlic butter but it tasted like it was from a popcorn machine. Everyone ordered something different and the consensus was everything was sub par except for the lasagna. Perch was filled with bones, pizza was super oily and saturated from the pan it was on, shrimp was just okay. We were really excited to try this place but probably won't be back. Give it a chance if you're in the mood for pasta, I suppose.

Very friendly tavern, beer was nice and cold. It's pretty dark in there but it is a tavern. Service…read morecould be just a little better as we waited for about 10 minutes before getting served. In their defense they were in the middle of stocking their coolers.

Friendly neighborhood bar. Locals fav. Basic bar burgers and beers. Nothing flashy-just good companyread more

Food is always amazing. I am from out of town and make it a point to eat here when in town…read more Service is usually slow, so be prepared for that. Knowing this going in, makes it OK They were short staffed last night and Chris was flying solo. He crushed it and absolutely did the best he could with what he had. Quaint building and basic dining room. Always clean.

Quaint restaurant & bar, with a warm ambience, perfect for a date night, girls lunch or a small…read moregroup celebration. Cushioned chairs and bar stools, which I love. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, seated and given menus likity split. Nice craft beer and cocktails menus, a huge plus. But food was the standout for us. Though it is not a big menu, the offering all looked delicious. On a very cold day, we started with coffee, which was very good, no weak brown crayon swirled stuff. Ordered both the Fried Dill Pickles and the Dill Pickle Fried Cheese Curds appetizers. Both were yummy, but those Fried Dill Pickle Spears were our favs, with a little spicy kick, right at our heat tolerance limit. Next we had the Golabki loaf, which was a deconstructed stuffed cabbage. Very good as well. We ordered the kielbasa dip to go, since it seems like a must try, but haven't had it yet. Will update after we dig in later today. Outstanding service from the most intuitive server ever made our visit a true five star event. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu.

The bone in chicken wings were awesome. I asked for them extra crispy and they were spot on and…read morethe stinging honey garlic sauce was amazing. Perfect combo with a couple beers.

Service was good but food was just ok and far too expensive, definitely didn't get a pound of wings…read more(as advertised) and at $17 for 8 small wings, it was over $2/wing... we thought the gyro for $17 came as a basket with fries but the up charge was $2.50 for handful of fries.

Very low key but comfy. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and the service is great.read more

Good bartender. Rough crowd in the bar the night I was there, that spilled into a fight outside the…read moreplace.

Great place for a quick bite to eat, to browse comics/art supplies, or stay longer for a…read moremovie/board games. The colors are bright and vibrant, with plenty of interesting things to look at. The food was quick, cheap and delicious. I also learned that they will be hosting art classes soon.

I don't think I'll be going there again. My coworkers and I have food delivered to us. Our order…read morewas brought incorrect and cold. The hot dogs were grey in color. I got the vegan dog and it had no flavor compared to other vegan hot dogs I have had. Very disappointed. We all ended up throwing our meals away because we couldn't eat them.

Your typical small town diner! Everyone was so friendly…read more Don't make my mistake and make sure you get their fresh bread!!! My husband got it and gave me a bite, and I regretted not getting my own! It was amazing.

John Boy's isn't just a diner--it's a portal. One foot in Americana, one in a dream. The menu reads…read morelike a manifesto: sprawling, obsessive, oddly precise. Every dish arrives like it's been summoned by memory. The bacon is crisp, the toast knows something, and the omelets are heavy with intention. The dining room is small, dimly lit, and full of quiet drama. The regulars speak in half-smiles, and the staff greets you like they've seen your face before--in another life, maybe. Alpena doesn't have many restaurants. That's the mystery. You drive around expecting more, but there's a stillness here. A pause. And then--John Boy's. Waiting. Whether you're just passing through or hiding out for a while, this is your place. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Even if you're not hungry.)

A bar with a friendly atmosphere. I wish they had a some local beer options but the friendly staff…read moremakes up for it. In addition you can play lottery or keno.