A hidden gem in North Michigan!…read more I was visiting Alpena for a diving trip and was recommended this place. Specifically the Fire Burger and their Poutine. Our party was 6, they gave us "outdoor beers" and a pager. When a table opened up we sat down and I was immediately impressed. Our server was friendly and helpful, super sweet. She handled our accommodations (one of my friends had a lot of specific "requests" for his meal.) We got the poutine and mozzarella sticks for our appetizers... holy sh*t.... The poutine was INCREDIBLE. The mozzarella sticks were clearly house made. Just absolute perfection. I took the recommendations of my friend, and got the Fire Burger... insane. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Great beers. Great apps. Great burger. Just an all round great time. You owe it to yourself to try this spot.... And if you don't think so, you probably hate puppies and America.

I always enjoy coming to Austin Bros! The beer is great, but honestly... I keep coming back for the…read moreketchup. Pair it with their amazing fries and you can't go wrong. The service is always friendly, and the laid-back brewery atmosphere makes it a fun place to hang out.

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!!!

We've been wanting to try this place for some time but they are often full. We got early…read morereservations (parties of 6 or more only) and arrived on time to our table all ready. There are two sides - the bar side and a side with lots of seating. The bar side has seating as well but minimal. We sat on the side with all the seating at a long high top. The chairs had backs so it was very comfortable. They have lots of choices on the menu - I chose the Lemon Herb Ravioli, which sounded light and amazing. Unfortunately, it is swimming in a lemon-y olive oil which ruins the dish completely. If they just drizzled the lemon oil over the pasta, it would be a chef's kiss. I would recommend asking for that on the side - then you can control how much you want on the dish. I also got their "tots" on the side. These aren't your typical tator tots...they are homemade shredded potatoes scooped and fried. My cousin got the same items and when the tots came, it appeared they overly fried one of the orders so just split them up between our two orders. I ate the good ones and my husband sent back the bad ones to have them replaced. They did so without any question, which was nice. My husband had the Gouda Burger with Truffle Fries. He said it was the best burger he'd ever had. The truffle fries were excellent - served with garlic aioli. Highly recommend! So, while my dish was disappointing due to the amount of oil it was swimming in, the pasta and vegees on top tasted good, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and everyone else liked their meals (burgers and fish & chips) so I'm not going to give them a low rating. I'd like to come back and try something different on the menu.

There's not much dancing at this Pink Pony [club], but it's fabulous nonetheless. Their whitefish…read moredip is served hot and bubbly with pita chips and is my favorite on the island. If you like a sweet adult beverage, you'll love it here - give the bananas foster martini a go or their classic espresso martini. You can't miss with the rum runner as well. As for entrees, all varieties of white fish are delish as is the mushroom risotto and steak. If you can sit outside, the patio is lovely, but the dining room also has a great view of the water. Of course, you can't miss the gift shop with everything pink and sparkly you could dream of. **If you're coming during boat race week, be warned that all drinks here will be served in plastic.

When is Pink Pony NOT fun?? This season we have a Pink Pony rubber duck option ($3) for your…read morebeverage and since I've collected the cups previously, why not? Chilly end of season evening so an adult hot chocolate and a pumpkin espresso martini were perfect The food won't blow your mind but the Brie/apple flatbread will soak up the spirits just fine Their service is always friendly/happy and welcoming so I never skip the PP!

The food was super. Our friends alway a choose this resraurant while in town. The service kept up…read morewith our jolly table with ground pepper and cheese.

Good food and friendly service are the hallmark of this restaurant…read more I'm in Alpena about two times per year and I make sure I visit it every time I'm in town. I was struggling to decide between the Prime Rib and the Lasagna. I was prompted to try the lasagna since it was made fresh in house every day. I'm so glad k made this choice!! My only disappointment is the atmosphere - it is always dark and kind of depressing. It is just the style of the restaurant and not my preference. It isn't a knock.

The food here is fantastic!! We're here from out of town and have already gone twice! Everything is…read morehomemade and delicious. I've never had a better salad... homemade croutons and ranch! Their drinks are strong and well-priced! The ambience is fun, light and energetic. Come for a drink or to play pool. Also the appetizers are to die for!

Im gonna start by saying the food was good but there were no prices on the menu that should have…read morebeen my first clue! We got 2 burgers and fries a chicken quesadilla and the pretzel bites. The bill was 80 dollars didn't expect that for some bar food

wound up at Mangos when our plans we're unexpectedly diverted. what a wonderful diversion it was…read more excellent service and delicious food.

If you're visiting Alpena, THIS IS THE PLACE YOU NEEDA VISIT. Downtown, cozy vibes, amazing…read moreservice. What more could you ask for. Came in on a Monday night as we just pulled up into town after traveling for work and I needed Spanish Rice and carbs. After being seated the server gave us the menu and specials and the specials caught my eye as they had Fried Shrimp Tacos with a side of Spanish Rice. I didn't want to be too full so I thought it was going to be a good size. I was wrong their portions here are generous! 3 Tacos with 2 large shrimps inside and I couldn't finish the last one. ( I did take the shrimp and rice to go for a snack later) We also got guac and chips and it was nicely mashed, would def get again. Honestly will probably go before I leave the area. Hospitality and vibes were definitely there, you could see regulars come in and chatting it up with other diners and with the server. Really enjoy this interaction and this close nit community.

Service was great, good music, friendly! Good drinks, love the old boat wood! They have a pool…read moretable, Touchtunes, food looked good

Kind of an interesting place. Very much a local hangout, which is cool. People weren't either…read morefriendly or unfriendly, but certainly took notice when I went in. It just didn't have a very welcoming vibe. Didn't stay to eat anything.

Nice little stop. We did chicken wings and fries as a light lunch. Super good. Beer was great too!read more

Oh I'm sad the fish and chips here was always my first stop on the island and it was a giant piece…read moreof fried dough yesterday, like double the breading to the actual fish I know it's the end of the season but that should not have been served Pomegranate mocktail was fun and creative so two stars for that

I went here with some of my girlfriends for dinner and it was some of the best service we have EVER…read morehad. The owners are an adorable couple that makes everyone feel welcome and special. The bar tender (Ashley) was also amazing and uses recipes she's collected from all over the years from other restaurants and the drinks were fabulous! Marcella, one of the owners, took us on a tour of the whole place where they have a boutique, an art gallery (where you can watch the artist at work), AND a speak easy theater with live performers. This place was truly magical and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone coming to Mackinaw looking for a beautiful and charming restaurant to spend your day or evening. Please also check out the boutique since Marcella designs all the jewelry and it is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you again for such an amazing and memorable experience! We did truly feel like royalty:)

This was our second visit to Queen's Head Wine Pub. This is a very unique venue with an upscale,…read morewarm, lounge type feel accented by the nice furnishings, appointment's and decor. It's not pretentious, as you are greeted by the a member of their friendly staff as you enter. There are multiple facets to this venue, so it makes your visit exciting. I wont share any "spoiler's" so when you visit you can experience all the niceties personally. Food is fresh and menu changes occur seasonally. Tonite we only had appetizers but they were both very good. We had the Baked Brie, a puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and a jam dressing. It included a very tasty fruit and nut cracker, sliced apples and Carmel corn nuggets. Great combination of sweet and savory! We also had the Shrimp Cocktail. You get 8 very nice size shrimp, which were nicely chilled (nothing worse than warm shrimp) and cocktail sauce. The shrimp were fresh and meaty, good flavor. The staff is great. Riley did a great job taking care of us. We were also greeted by the owner John, who was visiting and talking with every table of guests. This IMO is a sign of a establishment that wants to insure their patrons are happy and enjoying their experience. We would definitely recommend giving them a try when in Cheboygan or the area.

Since my last review of this place it has completely turned itself around in so many great ways…read more The review I posted last may have been because of an isolated incident. The patrons and staff have since then been overly patient, kind, helpful, honest, caring and mostly welcoming in nature. The thing is, with experience that is, it is that your certain experiences of whatever you may have ever gone through or had fun with or whatever may have stressed you out at some time or another, is incomparable to the fact that sometimes, someone may just have a bad day. I otherwise have seen the truth of the patron established best bar in Alpena Michigan, and it leads to a bountiful night of fun. They have pool, or what yall like me, the nerds, call billiards, they got darts and I dare you to count how many pennies are in the floor. The drinks are spot on, the staff is usually quite responsive and the patrons tend to like to have fun more than other locations that are similar or like Barilik's... Although, This place is my #2 spot that I've ever been to for this type of atmosphere. Right behind it is JJ's and behind them are Bogarts. On another note, There are notable places to be a patron of outside of the area, such as several locations throughout the United states, let alone the rest of the world.

Very nice e staff and cold beverages!! Wanted to go somewhere that people were very friendly, and…read morethis was the place. Little bit of an older style pub but very friendly. They even have a spot for smokers as my sister in law smokes.