Amazing cocktails and an amazing team. They've never steered me wrong when it comes to their…read morecocktails and they're always letting you try their spirits to make sure they get the right profile for your pallet. They have such a unique concoction of drinks and you can tell the effort and research that goes into each recipe. They're creative and innovative and it's such a great gem of the UP. They have had a food truck there each time I've visited (Alley Cat's) so you can hang out for dinner and drinks! I love their outdoor area, it's lively but has a great amount of vegetation and seating so you can still feel like you're in an intimate setting.

Unique outdoor setting and a very personable bartender. My White Russian was amazing!read more

Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. I strongly recommend the steak burger. My wife…read morerecommends the burrito service is next level. These people made us feel great. Our 25th anniversary could not be even more rememberable. As kind and as carrying, these people were in the ambience was like something we've never experienced before, because it was really cool. The people in there were awesome. The vibe was next level and I'll be honest. They were so warm and caring and kind and drinks were good and stuff.And it was just such an amazing thing we are actually thinking about trying to find a place up in that area to live.That's how good this place was.

We went on a Friday at 8pm to listen to the live music. Logan was an excellent performer. He plays…read morehere regularly. The staff was amazing. They checked on us regularly. I had the tiki train wreck drink that is a summer special. It had baileys, kahlua, pineapple juice, rum and ice cream powder in it. Tasted like dessert. Logan performed 6:30-9:30. It was a fun crowd. We didn't eat so I can't comment on food. Restrooms are outside and are portable. They have a sink to wash your hands outside. There was plenty of parking in the attached lot.

Came for the music, enjoyed the drinks! Service was great! Got busy later on - had a good time :)read more

This place was very nice, had great ambience, the food was very high-quality and the service was a…read morehigh-quality as well. We liked the cocktails, we ordered the ribeye steak and it was perfect and we split everything and they split the plates and gave us extra portions of vegetables and potatoes without charging extra. The kale salad was very good but I would say the dressing is a little too sweet for some. A great place to dine for dinner.

Walloon Watershed is SUCH a vibe and has quickly become one of our favorite spots for a date night…read moreor a night out with friends. The poke nachos are absolutely to die for! Genuinely one of those dishes I will specifically come back for. And I LOVE that their non-alcoholic cocktails aren't an afterthought. They're creative, elevated, and actually feel like a special drink rather than just juice in a fancy glass. The atmosphere might be my favorite part, though. It has this gorgeous modern prohibition-chic vibe that feels sophisticated and sexy without being stuffy. It's equally perfect for getting dressed up for a date or grabbing drinks and sharing food with friends. Poke nachos + phenomenal NA cocktails + an incredible atmosphere = an easy five stars. Absolutely worth a night out!

Our favorite little cocktail bar next to our cottage. We love coming here year round! It has cozy…read morewinter cabin vibes, great place to catch a college football game in the fall or peaceful meeting place to catch up with friends on a warm summer night on the patio. The crafty drinks pair so well with their elevated dining experience.

Finally made our way to the Fire Place Lounge at the Otis after hearing so many good things about…read moreit, and the experience did not disappoint! The vibe is mid-century modern/up north/chic, and the room offers plenty of different seating groups/options, plus of course a huge fireplace. It was HOPPING at 6:30 pm on a Friday. We sat at the bar and enjoyed drinks and food. My (house special) Old Fashioned was exceptional - really complex and delicious. She had a nice glass of California Chardonnay. We ordered the Apple Carpaccio, very tasty, and the Chicken Cutlet, which is served topped with a Caesar Salad and croutons. The cutlet itself was slightly overcooked, but still good, and the dish was very good overall. It's about a 40-minute drive for us, but we both agreed that's it's worth the trip for a unique, fun experience. Well done, Otis!

As summer residents in Harbor Springs, we couldn't be happier to see the refurbishment of the Otis…read more My wife and I went on a Saturday night for cocktails and cheese and charcuterie in the lounge. The service was fabulous and a very hip environment. The meat and cheese platter was very good and the cocktails were nice. What highly recommend us. I assume next year they will be adding on with a more full type dinner service but for now it's a great addition to Harbor Springs.

Please avoid lane 1. It broke down with in the first 5 minutes of us getting there and kept…read morebreaking down every round. The service was ok, the food was absolutely horrible, the pizza tasted like cardboard and grease and was literally a frozen pizza. We only made it to the 3rd round before we decided to leave. Horrible experience.

We came here for the rooftop bar, which you walk into Tawas Axe N Lanes and then follow the signs…read moreout a side door to the outside and then up a set of stairs to the bar. The bar itself is small, but cute and was exactly what we wanted. On a perfect summer weekend day, sitting on a rooftop, overlooking the park and Tawas Bay across the way - it was idyllic! There is a lightly tiki-styled bar on this rooftop that serves fun cocktails, mocktails of yummy fruit juices all in one, and other alcoholic bevvies! Several patio tables with umbrellas and patio chairs to lounge in, along with a line of stools at the edge of the rooftop overlooking the street for prime rooftop viewing appreciation. Loved it!

2019 New Year's Eve dinner was amazing! Chris was spot on all night with perfect service! We had…read morean amazing table by the window! They brought back a classic tonight with their breaded halibut with a caper sauce. It was perfect! I had fillet Oscar! My son had a new dish which was Ny Strip with sautéed shallots and goat cheese! Everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great night!!!! Great job tonight on Mew Years Eve! Chefs menu was fantastic! Our Fillets were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was cut up crab let meat! It was so amazing! Our sons NY strip was cooked perfectly! This is our fourth New Years in a row coming here! Thank you to the whole team!!!! Happy New year!! It was We come here three to four times a year. Tonight's meal was spot on with the other times we've been here. We started with the duck appetizer and it was fantastic! We then had salads and soup! Their French onion is fantastic! I had surf n turf and the fillet was cooked perfect medium rare and the lobster tails was the most tender I've ever had. My wife's crab cakes were delicious with a very good sauce on the side. My son had the ny strip and it was cooked perfectly! Service was great and the wine is a great value!!! Can't wait to come back!!

While we were fully prepared to dress up and go to a sports bar for dinner during our girls weekend…read morein Houghton Lake, East Bay Grille gave our group a better option. We made a reservation for 13 on a Saturday and they were ready and waiting for us. The table was prepared and two servers greeted us. The restaurant, located inside of the Springbrook Inn, is a bit difficult to describe. Comfortable with some kitsch, a bit of an upscale family restaurant with a reasonable wine list (also reasonable pricing). The menu is not extensive but hits all of the main American items: steak, seafood, pasta, soup and salad. All of the mains were served with mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, pepper or sans pepper for me as requested) and a potato (which included rice in the category). We did have two vegetarians in the group and the grill was not very vegetarian friendly. They did offer a stuffed red pepper, which luckily both ordered and enjoyed. The rest of the group had a large variety: cajun pasta, steaks, shrimp, perch and my order of ribs. The cajun pasta had a good flavor and was not at all spicy (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences). The only complaint was that only a lone shrimp was found in the dish (the menu did say shrimp, which while suggesting a plural, was not). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the ribs as was a bit disappointed. The meat was tender but severely over sauced. I also found the sauce to be average. I did really like the sauteed veggies. I would not agree with the other reviews that the food is outstanding. I felt it was good to above average, depending on the item. The service was five stars. Both servers were friendly and engaging, refilling promptly and were responsive in their check ins. My four stars are based on an overall good experience and the service certainly orchestrated this.

Who knew Grayling was a dining destination?!? We came here…read moreon a Saturday night. It is rather unassuming from the outside, but nicely decorated on the inside. There were five of us. We were seated in a booth in the front window. Aaliyah was our server, and despite the fact that she spelled her name several times for me I accidentally deleted the post, so I don't know if I have it right. But anyway, you should ask for her. Except for when I'm dining there because I want her to be MY server. They brought bread, which had a variety as well as two types of dipping oil. One was a pesto and I believe the other was a sun-dried tomato and they were both phenomenal. We ate our weight in bread. We had the shrimp fondue appetizer for the table. They were large fried shrimp. Not with much breading just a light coating. And it was served with a Borson cheese dipping sauce that was killer. You can't go wrong. Two of us had fillets two had the crabcakes and I had the cowboy ribeye special. Two of our diners also had a cup of tomato soup and split a wedge salad. See pictures. The wedge salad had an amazing dressing on it and they split it in the kitchen. The tomato soup was very tasty. I would have that again. The crabcakes were excellent without a lot of breading. It had a Romano sauce that had red pepper in it, which is not something I like, but they were very tasty. The crabcakes came with excellent oven roasted potatoes. Very crispy very good. The fillets came with a mixed medley of vegetables and a mashed potato, and my ribeye steak came with grilled asparagus and the mashed potatoes. If I were going to have any complaint it would be that the steaks were just slightly cooked more than I would've liked. Next time I would order rare. We had the carrot cake and the lemon cake for dessert. Carrot cake was good but the lemon cake was out of this world. Absolutely amazing. We also had the chocolate martini which was fabulous. Not too chocolatey and not at all too sweet. As I mentioned, our weight staff were exceptional. Overall, I would say this was fabulous.

Another truly exceptional dining experience at Mimi & Pipi's. This time, we brought friends who had…read morenever been before, and they were absolutely blown away by the food, the service, and the warm, inviting atmosphere. I had the lamb special, and without question, it was the best lamb I've ever had. Every dish was beautifully prepared, and the attention to detail was evident from start to finish. Northern Michigan is incredibly fortunate to have a restaurant of this caliber. Whether you're local or making the drive, Mimi & Pipi's is absolutely worth the trip. It's a dining experience you won't forget.

Another of Lake City's landing spots worth exploring. Meandering around LC we stopped in to check…read moreit out. It's spacious and comfortable. I love their whiskey...it's truly a crafted product and you can tell that they're proud of what they make. I like my whiskey served neat, but they make an excellent cocktail from what I hear.

I can't say enough good about Bowright. If you're a whiskey fan, get a flight and find out which of…read morethe spirits you like best. The craft cocktails are outstanding as well. If you can make it on a Friday evening, the live music is a great addition to the spirits. I recommend becoming a regular. The owner and the staff are top notch!

Great atmosphere and staff. They have dollar bills all over the ceiling and floors with people…read morewriting on each bill. Pretty cool

I'd been here once a number of years ago, at which time this place was truly a dive. Walls were…read morecovered in very well-worn carpet, the place was almost too dim to see in (in the afternoon), the beer selection was very poor. I think I had a Blatz. I didn't order food--I could do just as well eating something off the sidewalk, I thought. Inspired by the good reviews here, I went back this week. What a change! New wood paneling on the walls, a very clean atmosphere overall with lots of natural light. And good craft beers. I ordered the chicken-bacon-ranch salad and was impressed. Lettuce was fresh and finely cut, meat was tender and generously portioned, with enough bacon to provide an accent but not dominate the salad. Salads at small bar-and-grill operations are sometimes a dicey bet, but Mio Saloon nailed it. Don't get me wrong--this place hasn't been yuppified. It's still a down to earth small town bar catering to a biker clientele. It also seems to be a spot where locals just meet to have lunch and chat, dragging the kids along. The vibe might be different at night. I get up to Mio a few times a year, and I plan to find out next time I do.