I saw the good reviews from my fellow Yelpsters and convinced my lady friends to try this establishment for dinner. The ambiance is that of a comfortable, cozy, laid back local pub. We were seated immediately and Madilyn took our drink and appetizer order (2 Chardonnays ($9) & Smelt ($11)). The battered and fried smelt were WONDERFUL, I had not had these since I was much younger. Everyone agreed that these were VERY TASTY. Our orders came up HOT from the kitchen as soon as we finished our appetizer (perfect timing). The ladies were DEEELIGHTED with their Perch. ($22 each) I really SAVORED my JUICY, TENDER 4 pcs. broasted chicken. ($13) The red potatoes were quite GOOD. Everyone agreed that the Cole slaw was just right. Not too sweet, not too runny. Total for 3 HEARTY & SATISFYING meals was $76.80 before tax. Bathrooms were clean & odorless. Next time we are in Manistee WE SHALL RETURN! read more

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We have come here every time we visit relatives and the food is always delicious. This place has been 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. read more

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Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place for 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! read more

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Look, pal. Nothing really beats a hole in the wall pub. I'm a little huss for some good down to earth 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 read more

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Pros...friendly and fast service despite being a busy Friday night. Broasted chicken was good, juicy as promised. Asparagus bites were great! Cons...cod was average at best. Just no flavor. Tartar sauce didn't help bc the mayo taste was overwhelming. The mashed potatoes (both garlic and the ones with gravy) were just average taste and somewhat small portions for a dinner. They were out of both vegetables and rolls that are supposed to come with your meal despite going around 5:30 on a Friday. Table arrangements are a little odd and you end up sitting on top of other people. Not literally. ;) I'd probably try this place again but likely just for drinks and an appetizer. read more

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Arrived a few minutes after 1pm on a Sunday. The place was hoppin! A sign said to seat ourselves. We chose a table in the dining room. The walls are covered with beer signs, trophy fish and old antiques. Fitting for the oldest running saloon in town. Our waitress arrived promptly and took our orders. Our drinks came back quickly and we knew what we wanted. I ordered the chicken fried steak with a side of cheesesy hashbrowns (Additional $1.50), coleslaw and a roll. My friend ordered the 4 piece bbq chicken with fries, coleslaw and a roll. The wait wasn't long. 10-15 minutes if that. My chicken fried steak was good. The cheesey hasbrowns were worth the extra charge! And I don't usually like coleslaw but this was great! My friend sure did enjoy his chicken! The service, food, PRICE for what you get and attmosphere were all EXCELLENT! read more

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Bud light in a bottle was warm. fish and chips dinner-fish was square and was TERRIBLE! Service was mediocre.

Up in Manistee camping and Hub and I decided to try Painted Lady Saloon based on all the good reviews and it did not disappoint. Parking lot was full for a Monday night at 7:00. Walked in and it was like a walk back in time, very nostalgic, huge wrap around wooden bar in great condition with some original decor all over the restaurant. This is the oldest operating Saloon in Manistee, Circa1892!! They have a dining room on the other side of the bar area. Very busy but we were lucky to get a high top table on the bar side. Several TV's, Tiger baseball game on. Sweet waitress took care of us, they always serve 4 choices of soup, we both got a cup of the Pepper Jack cheeseburger soup and it was piping hot and delicious. I ordered the patty melt and fries, cooked perfectly, huge 1/2 pd burger, yum. Hub got the Reuben and he enjoyed his as well. Enjoyed ourselves along with the locals drinking, and cheering on the Detroit Tigers, the noise level was high but everyone was having a good time. They are famous for their Broasted chicken and sell a huge amount. Prices reasonable, come by and check out this historic restaurant in Manistee, Michigan. Debbie read more

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Great place - no new decor but that's the vibe. Great wait staff - friendly, fast and efficient, and completely professional. We had a burger and a chicken sandwich. Both were outstanding. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Great neighborhood bar to get away from overpriced restaurants located downtown or on the water. read more

Like all the choices, if you're looking for something different, not fast food, but good food, have been here several times over the years, it never disappoints, planning to go this weekend. read more

First time we went it was later in the day for drinks and a snack but..... today we came for breakfast!! And they killed it!! Huge portions and great quality at great prices. Service was great. Love the interior. read more

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Great food. Waitresses are always pleasant and try to go up and beyond for you. I'm so happy to hear they are now delivering!

We stopped to get something to eat and because it was Easter almost every restaurant was closed. I ordered broasted chicken and my wife ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. Her sandwich was really good, juicy and nice flavor. The broasted chicken was the best i have ever had. Very moist, tender and crunchy on the outside. The coleslaw was also very good. Friendly wait staff and pretty attentive. We will do this again when we are in the area. read more

Food is excellent so is service, is recommended the broasted chicken as that's always a go to!! Fridaythe offer chicken and fish combo !! Soups are superior read more

Best Fish Fry in town! Arrived around 5pm on a Friday and they were busy! Friendly servers greet you and help find a table (although I think it's seat yourself). We started with fried pickles and mozzarella sticks. Pretty good. The side salads are just big enough and include dried cranberries. Nice touch. All four of us ordered the special Cod Fish Fry and you should ask about the vast potato choices: fries, side winders, baked potato, broasted, sweet potato fries...veggie choice is coleslaw, apple sauce, cottage cheese or mixed veg. Includes a side of bread and tartar sauce. Three large pieces of Delicious, crispy beer battered cod. Efficient. We enjoyed dinner and finished rather fast. You'll be happy you stopped by! read more

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Found this gem thanks to Yelp! So happy we went away from the shoreline to eat here. Yes it's small, yes the decor is eclectic, yes the bathroom is only one stall, but it's worth the stop. We sat ourselves at the bar. We were greeted promptly and our drink order was served quickly. Long island ice tea and summer shandy on tap. We had the duck wonton appetizer, chicken wings, and walleye. Everything served warm and prompt. People coming and going all the time. Super packed but comfortable. Loved the touch tunes jukebox so.we listened to our music and ate. Meal cost around $80.00 with tip. Very good for the food received. Thank you yelpers for the hook up. We will come back. read more

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The food was good and friendly waitstaff. The place is cool inside and would definitely go back.

It's a dive on the outside, but this is a gem! We came for dinner and had broasted chicken.... Out of this world. Today we came for breakfast and again, out of this world! Great service and great prices. read more

Ordered pretzel sticks with beer cheese for appetizer and BLT. Both were yummy, but the pretzel sticks were out of this world! Very nice waitress too. Only complaint is the waiting time. read more

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Tried two of their five daily soups. One soup was served cold and sent back while both soups had little or no flavor. Hot turkey sandwiches were average served with ample turkey and a minimum amount of caned gravy. read more

Good food, fast friendly service. Everything I hope that a family style neighborhood pub would be.

Food is always great!! You can always enjoy a libation of your choice, The owners and staff are always nice and accommodating! Fun ambiance!! read more

Great food at reasonable prices. I had the rueben sandwich, wife had the walleye. Both excellent. Good was so good we went back for breakfast the next day. Had a great omelet! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Manistee. read more

Food is excellent. 4 piece broasted chicken dinner only $11.95. The service was good and the atmosphere is very laid back. We come here every time we travel through Manistee. read more

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The atmosphere here is ECLECTIC! Lol, they have done an interesting job of decorating the walls with old knick knacks and Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. The bar area has an old timey decorated barwall and tin ceilings. It all works to make a fun atmosphere. I ordered the Broasted (2) Pork Chops ($14), with red skin potatoes and a garden salad ($2 upgrade). The pork chops looked great, taste wise though they were only a little above average. I needed ketchup to eat it. The salad was very good and redskins were excellent, my favorite thing in fact. The service was excellent. Friendly and quick even though they were packed and hectic. Overall a 3 1/2 star review. Since I need to round, I've decided to go up. This is because they seem really popular and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Would I return? Yes, I would give them a 2nd chance, only I'd get something else! read more

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The broasted chicken is awesome. Had tge grilled fish that was good too. Great local place for drinks and good food.

One of my favorite places in Manistee Home cooked, comfort place. Homemade soups and daily specials. read more

We stopped in again last night for snacks and karaoke before we hit the road to go home. The roasted chicken wings are my FAVORITE. Flavorful and crispy without being burned. Karaoke was fun, the hostess can SING and she kept the crowd going and entertained. read more

Stopped here for lunch with my family while visiting Manistee on a day trip. Service was friendly, prices were reasonable and they had a large selection of lunch options. No frills bar/ sports bar type establishment in an older building. Everyone's lunch tasted good. Food quality was above average for the price. I think there were alot of locals in this place and based of my experience I can see why. read more

I have to take a couple steps back.. I hope this isn't going to be par for the course going forward but food, service is slipping. Wife and I went in to eat she ordered the special, Hot roast beef sandwich with potatoes and I the broasted chicken. After approximately 25, 30 minutes the waitress comes out and says sorry we are out of the special and asks my wife if she would like to order something else and she does. The waitress then brings my food out as she places my wife's other order in. Poor communication between waitress and cooks, I shared my dinner with my wife as she did the same with me when her order came out another 25 minutes later. We made it work but not what I was expecting from the Painted Lady Saloon. read more

Good dive bar. Plenty of tv's for the games. The chicken noodle was fantastic. The burger and fries are good but extra greasy

Best place for soup as they usually have 5 different ones. Soups you can't get anywhere else! Service is usually awesome, food is always amazing. read more

Quaint and very local. Worth a visit while in town. Pub grub/ American fare.. nice portion of fish and chips. read more

Despite traveling through Manistee for decades (driving from Chicago or Muskegon to Traverse City or Crystal Lake, Onekama), I NEVER knew this historic bar and restaurant even existed. Shame on me! It's a neighborhood gem. Immediately upon entering, you feel the history of Manistee. It's like meeting an old friend. The tin ceiling and carved wood bar make any Michigander feel at home. We order four grilled sandwiches to go: ham & cheese, Reuben and BLT. All with chips and pickle spear. The clear winner was the BLT. You could tell the bread was lovingly toasted to perfection, the bacon also cooked to a T with hand-leafed ice burg lettuce and ripe tomato. What's more: the staff could not have been nicer. Only criticisms: slow. Order ahead and save time. Also: their ice tea was not up to par (I live in the South now so I am picky about good, flavorful tea). read more

Have been in the area several times over the past few years and finally had a chance to stop in. It was a Sunday on the way home and I had been looking all week across northern Michigan for a prime rib meal - needless to say, I'd pretty much given up at this point so thought I'd stop at a "dive" to just get a few drinks and whatever bar food they had. Boy, was I wrong! Huge full menu with a LOT of great choices - I'd be surprised if you couldn't find something you liked. read more

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Me and family stopped by for lunch. We had the Broasted Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak, Shrimp Basket, and Grilled Ham And Cheese. We couldn't pick our favorite. Everything was amazing, and reasonably priced. Service was amazing. 10/10 would recommend read more

Went for dinner here based upon all the great reviews. Well, those reviews had to be planted by staff. Tried the broasted chicken. It was tough and chewy. The mashed potatoes are totally instant, scooped into a lake of butter. The vegetables were frozen and barely warm, as was the dinner roll. I could only manage a few bites. Husband had the cod, which he said was just ok. Your first instinct upon seeing the place is to keep on driving. Listen to your instincts. read more

A historical bar when it comes to the City of Manistee, The Painted Lady is known throughout all of Northern and Central Michigan for their Broasted Chicken, deep fried misbrooms, cauliflower and asparagus. Partnered with a smooth They, creamy and amazing tasting classic house soup offered daily. They have people returning from out of state each year for the small-town saloon atmosphere and food that surpasses most in Manistee. Broasted ChickenBroccoli Cheddar SoupChicken Pot Pie SoupCorned Beef Reuben read more

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There was parking. The waitress seemed impatient snd bothered by our presence. The portions were good gor the price, but both of our steaks were seasoned well, but under cooked. Once we got our food, we never saw the waitress again, we had to flag down a different one to get ours. The soup was good. read more

Great lunch! Cod dinner and chicken tenders were delicious and the beer was cold. Service was quick. Drinks were great! Looking forward to coming back during our next trip. read more