This place is so stinkin' cute and has such a great vibe, which was very surprising given that everything in the main part of Port Austin was just very small-town, quaint vibes. Bird Creek really stood out on its own as having a unique classy, farmhouse style to it that just really set the mood for a good time & I was pretty obsessed with the luscious vines of hops gently swaying with the breeze! The waitstaff here is completely amazing, especially during COVID. The patio seating everywhere was so wonderful, and there was also tons of bar space as well. It's open, it's airy, and you can walk the grounds and check out their greenhouses while you wait, if you need to wait. A true farm to table! The food was absolutely spectacular as well! We got the charcuterie board, which we thoroughly enjoyed, before the bees descended and also thoroughly enjoyed haha. But the waitstaff said that normally the bees were not this "friendly," and that they were only really all up in our businesses because it had rained the day before. But our waiter quickly cleared the board away from us and redirected the bees away from the patio, which is just another testament to how wonderful the waitstaff is! Definitely try the miso portobello burger too! I'm not even vegetarian/vegan and it was honestly SO DELICIOUS! I'm still thinking about it days later! If I ever find myself in the thumb of Michigan again, I will DEFINITELY be stopping by here again! read more

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Love coming to Birdcreek farms because it's delicious, great beer, great atmosphere and a little because there isn't much else around :). On our trip to Michigan we came here twice and really enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere with family. 10ish beers on draft constantly rotating and an excellent menu. Burger is amazing!!!! Toasty bun, if you get one, two smashed beef patties, house made pickles, and all the other works. My mouth is watering thinking about it :) Fries are incredible, gluten free if you need to know, walleye Is so flakey, quinoa salad not pictured but also excellent, and lastly that charcuterie!! A selection of amazing meat and cheese, pickles, olives, fresh honey comb, nuts...oh my amazing! Menus are disposable, sanitizer is available, light enforcement on the masks but all in all, we felt safe. Can't wait to come back again next year on vacation. read more

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The deck overlooking the farmer's market is beautiful. We enjoyed the walleye bites, Bahn Mi, and the chicken cherry brie sandwich. All were delicious! My only feedback is that the chairs were really low compared with the table and benches. Would strongly recommend! read more

I randomly found this place on yelp after a girls day trip to port Austin, and I am SO glad that I did. This place is so delicious that I came back the NEXT weekend with my mother, after spending the day at the beach. Smaller menu, but the food is delicious. The seating is outdoor on a beautiful wrap around porch, and in the grass area by the barn. We literally ate our dinner and watched deer in the field behind the barn come out to eat at dusk. The cocktails are amazing and the draft beer selection is great also! read more

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This was honestly my favorite place we visited for food/drinks in this area! Bummed they didn't do dinner! But we got an app anyways! Sadly I have to say the fires were a bit well done and some of the pieces of the pulled pork on the fried were just fat, yuck! Still didn't lower my rating though because this place is just toooooo cute and I want you to check it out for yourself! We sat right at the bar. All of the beers we tried were very tasty along with the raspberry jam mojito which includes jam made on site and fresh mint from someone in town! How cool is that! read more

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Really cute outdoor area. Love the huge tree by the deck & hops growing up the pergola. We had a selection of appetizers. Chicken tender bites, tenderloin bites & fries. All were great. The tenderloin was super tender and the chicken was delish. read more

Very solid experience - great food and decent beer/cocktail selection. Service was friendly and the outdoor atmosphere was outstanding. A perfect location gets five stars - almost perfect is four. I had to rate three - we waited over ten minutes between getting menus/being seated and having our drink order taken (they were not exceptionally busy). We were not impressed with the location's COVID precautions. None of the staff were wearing face coverings and there was no signage or enforcement of the Michigan guidelines.... not cool. Room for improvement. read more

The Tap Room - Shrimp Bahn Mi, fries, tenderloin bites. All very good. - Pubs Near Me - Port Austin, Michigan

I can't believe they changed their Walleye bite recipe!! we were so bummed to find they switched the batter

I cannot say enough nice things about The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farm. I am also not embarrassed to say that I came here three days in a row during my weekend in PA. My BF and decided to check this place out for dinner shortly after arriving in Port Austin. When we arrived, there was hardly anybody around so we got seated immediately. The servers were very friendly and informative and the food was amazing! Quality food and you can tell it's very fresh. A lot of the ingredients come straight from the farm! We sat on the deck all three days and enjoyed the view! The deck overlooks many acres of land. They have a patio next to the deck with chairs, tables, bonfire pits, oh and a chicken coop! After dinner, we said hello to the chickens. On the deck, there is a little bar the made some of the best cocktails. We left that weekend craving one of their Moscow Mules! Their beer (broken Rocks brewery) was also very good. I 100% recommend making a stop at The Tap Room if you are visiting in either PA or Caseville. Great atmosphere, great people, and even better food and drinks! The most perfect up north spot! read more

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A hidden gem in the thumb that turned out to be an unexpected experience!! Amazing fresh food and drinks. Friendly staff, delicious drink specials, all served under twinkle lights on their veranda. We will be back!! read more

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I believe at the beginning of this year, the Tap Room turned into more of a beer-first place so if you're expecting a full meal, this isn't it. Either way, it's a nice outdoor bar with plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere. They have a great selection of mainly Michigan beers. Some I've never seen before and a couple rotating beers from their own 'Broken Rock Brewery'. The food options are mainly to enjoy while drinking beer. That includes fries and tacos and whatever is fresh at the farm. I came here on a hot, slow day so can't attest to the slow service. But if you like beer and are in the area, I'd definitely visit. read more

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I love love love love this place. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. I come here many times a summer and this place may change its menu but never change their quality. Highly recommend this place!! read more

Showed up on a night the venue had a wedding. We were welcomed and had the best service and food. Accommodated my gluten and other allergies with ease. Beautiful farm - fantastic ambiance - I decided if my daughters want me to pay for the wedding - this is the place!!!! read more

Awesome selection of draft beer and cider and they make some mean cocktails. The bar is outside and very cozy, lots of picnic tables under the market lights on the deck. When it's chilly in the fall they bring out blankets. Definitely play hammerschlaggen when you're here. I don't come up to Port Austin without coming here at least once... or 4 times... in a weekend. read more

The Tap Room - Pubs Near Me - Port Austin, Michigan

1 star for atmosphere and great beer selection which were the only highlights of our afternoon here yesterday. Waitress was a bit fake friendly and more interested in getting back to her conversation with the hostess than actually making us feel welcomed or interested that we were there. That theme continued. We ordered two beers to start, the husband recieved the wrong one because "I couldn't find it in our system". It was still a Shorts at least so he just rolled with it. A little later, we tried a John Daly cocktail which was basically weak unflavorful lemonade. Tips: Train your staff on real customer service, as well as your beer selection and add how to avoid making crappy cocktails (or if you don't know how, don't serve them at all!). So then the food, sigh,....we ordered pulled pork fries as an app, flavor was there (Rock n Rye sauce, yum), but we only knew that by the 4 bites of pork they served on top of the shoe string fries. Most of the fries were not covered in anything. Tip: At least put some more sauce on if you are going to skimp on the meat. I ordered the Maurice Salad, which is one of my favs, ingredients were subpar, could hardly pick up the difference in taste between a piece of turkey or a piece of swiss cheese. Everything was drowned in dressing. Tip: Put the dressing on the side and use better quality ingredients. He got the Traveller Burger which came on a hot dog bun (?), was overcooked, unseasoned and just overall boring. Tip: Listen to your customers cook preferences, use better quality ingredients, pick up a pepper grinder now and again. Our biggest and overall complaint is execution and quality. If your value proposition is 'organic farm' find a chef who can execute on that promise versus the cook you seem to have now. read more

So many different craft beers to choose from, you have to get a flight! It's a great place to meet friends in an outdoor setting.

Went and had lunch today at the new tap room at Bird Creek Farms. We loved the atmosphere, and the doing area. You order your food and drinks at the bar, and they call your name when the order it ready. Also good to know that the tables are first come l, first serve. The view is awesome, I'll post a few pics along with my review. We had the traveling burger, french fries with truffle mayo dipping sauce (so good!) and some onions rings with wasabi mayo dipping sauce (delicious and not too spicy). My father-in-law order a Bloody Mary and some beer cheese soup and loved them both. The Bloody Mary was served with a pickle, artichoke, peppered bacon, olives, and a shot of beer. He ordered his 'not spicy' and loved it. There's bocce and corn hole games in yard for entertainment as well. Yes, it's new and they are working out a few tweaks, but overall they've done a great job and I'm sure it'll only improve. We will definitely be coming back next time we're in town. read more

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This was my first time here, but the second time for the rest of my family. They had a bad experience the first time, but wanted to give it another try since the restaurant is new. Unfortunately, they have not improved. First, the good: it's a nice atmosphere. I think the concept can work. Lots of people were there. The facility is very nice so long as the weather is good. The people seem very nice. That is about where the good things end. The bad: we had to wait standing in line for about 30 minutes to order the food at the register. They could dramatically improve things by just adding a sign that says "order here". Other people don't know where to go. It takes too long to order. After ordering we waited almost an hour before the food was ready. When our name was called I walked up to the window and was surprised at the food given. For the amount of money paid, it was very little! I felt as though I got half the food I expected. My mother's meal consisted of a slice of cauliflower and little else. HOW DOES A HUMAN BEING SURVIVE ON THAT? On top of that they messed up the order and we didn't get the side of fries for another 20 minutes. When we got those we were informed the truffle mayo was all out. My meal, the curry chicken tasted good, but was very simple and small. My 5 year old niece got the kids meal which had more food than any of us got. They also ran out of silverware. One complaint my family has is at the menu. This is advertised as an "organic farm". However, it is near impossible to get a vegetable that is not deep fried. My curry chicken I would have expected with brown or wild rice, not bleached white. My father jokes that he will need to take an extra statin pill tonight. For an organic farm, the menu is mostly deep fried fat. Despite my negative review, I like the atmosphere and think all of the above could be fixed. They need to improve the ordering method (maybe assign numbers and bring the food to you like other restaurants). They also need to improve the menu and give more food with each plate. Good luck bird creek farms. read more

Grabbing some beers after checking out turnip rock in the kayaks! Awesome place with an amazing outdoor seating section. Limited food menu, but it is delicious. read more

Exceptional Experience! Scott and his team provide a hip, eclectic, and "homegrown" eating experience worth trying out when visiting Port Austin. The outdoor eating areas are extremely well-done, well-shaded ,and laid-out for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. If Yonder managed luxury rentals in Port Austin, this restaurant would absolutely be at the top of our list. Cannot wait to come back again! read more

The Tap Room is my absolute favorite brunch spot in the Thumb! My family has been here many times and enjoyed every single visit. It's such a beautiful, cozy, casual place. Small dining room inside, but magically seating is usually readily available and the staff is so friendly & welcoming. I love their bloodies-they're spicy & what tastes/looks like a mix that is made with fresh tomatoes. The wonderful garnish and snacks on top were great. Most importantly, all of the food is 100% delish. We have tried almost the entire menu and haven't ever been disappointed! A few of my personal favorite - the steak frites, scotch eggs and travelburger. We will be back up for the 4th of July for a visit (or two!) where my kids will enjoy playing with the chickens and looking at the fresh greenhouse where most of our food will come from! read more

Great location just outside of "downtown". A full beer and cocktail selection with an adequately sized gastropub-style food menu full of some locally sourced meals. Outdoor seating with a full bar and TVs situated on an active farm. read more

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Found TTR on Yelp prior to our first trip the Port Austin this summer. Arrived around 9pm on Friday night and were greeted by Scott. He made my wife, 4 year old daughter and I feel like we were visiting his home. We sat outside in the awesome bar area. Scott returned a few minutes after seating us, with a huge box of play dough which he let my daughter pick 3 containers of. Great idea to keep the kids happy! He told her that if she made something cool that she would get a prize later. He came back after we had finished our food, made a big deal of the turtle she had made and gave her 3 different treats. He also let her keep the play dough! She wanted to come back all 3 days we were in PA! Our server Nicole was also awesome. From a service standpoint this was one of the best we have ever had anywhere. The food and drinks were great too. We liked it so much we tried to come back the next day for the pierogi festival they were having but it was too busy and we couldn't find a place to park in the lot. We did come back for lunch on Sunday on our way out of town and had another great experience. They have created an awesome place here and obviously love what they do. Everyone who visits PA should check this place out, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I hope they have a very long successful run! read more

Highly recommend this place. Friendly and efficient staff, great atmosphere. Large property that invites wandering, and plenty of shady spots to sit and enjoy a meal. Food was solid all around. The steak bites appetizer was excellent - tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, with a delicious dipping sauce. Will return next time visiting the area. read more

Wonderful ambiance, service and food. The chef came to the table to discuss my sons allergies, which means a lot to us. We were all drooling over what he got. Excellent beer selection! Really beautiful farm! We live in Detroit but this is the 2nd time we've visited. read more

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We have been here twice. They have a good selection of beer on tap. They were cold and delicious. The food was good and the service was adequate. Both times that I have been here I had the beer cheese soup. The flavor was great but it wasn't even warm. In all fairness both times we were there it was right after they opened. I'm sure they have a big pot of it and it hadn't warmed up yet. The last time the waitress took it back and "nuked it". That doesn't quite cut it at a farm to table restaurant for me. Regardless there aren't many other good choices around and I am sure we will return next year. (My wife loves this place and would give them 5 stars) Update on 9-30-17. Went again for their October fest tap takeover. Again the beer was great but all of our food was lukewarm at best. This is obviously an issue for them. Hopefully they figure out a fix for it. read more

The beer was good. But the staff had no clue when asked about a Guinness style beer on tap.

Stopped by bird creek farms to grab a lunch on a Saturday afternoon. After finally locating the hostess, we were informed that the wait for food would be 30 min or more, but could order a cold meal "picnic" box from the bar area. Headed over that way, met another young person behind the bar who took our order for 2 salad boxes with chicken added and a coney fry with cheese as an app. Instructed not to sit in bar area as we had ordered food. Went and found a table in the lower seating area, table was empty of people but not cleared of glassware. Sat and waited for approx 15 min before hostess asked us what we were doing sitting there. Awkwardly replied that's where we were told to sit. Ok.... waited another 20 min for salads and fries (sans cheese even though we specified). Salad was approx $13 dollars for teeny portion and one chicken breast, quite disappointing. Asked where to pay when finished, instructed to head back to bar to "close tab". Head to bar, young man never took down our name Relay to bartender what we had ordered, original guy who took order no where to be found. Discover that bill for 2 beers, 2 tiny salads and one fry came to $45.00 and some change. Gasp in horror and hand over money to pay bill, bar keep gives back completely wrong change. I swear no one there knew what the hell was going on! It was like the parents had left a bunch of kids to do a crappy job of running the place while they were gone or something. Won't be returning, super expensive, terrible service, unorganized totally. read more

The French fries are AMAZING!! They have specialty sauces (curry catchup) And you have to try the chicken and waffles! They somehow managed to balance upscale with comfy-casual. If you're visiting from out-of-town or from around the area, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Great selection for beer up north and great atmosphere. Lots of seating both outdoor and in door. Close enough to downtown that makes you feel in the country. Excellent staff. read more

I love the beer and the setting. It is a beautiful place to meet people and chat. My two star rating is because of the food. My first three menu selections were out. And my two of my four guests weren't able to get what they chose. It was 6:00 on Saturday and they had opened at 5:00. I wrote the manager for an explanation and haven't gotten a response. This is the second time this happened to us and as much as we want a restaurant that serves more than burgers, salads with iceberg lettuce, and fried everything I can't bring my guests here until it is managed better. I recognize it must be hard to run a seasonal restaurant but it would great if they figure out how to run the restaurant. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, unique food for Port Austin, and cold/fast drinks! Trivia was a blast! Highly recommend!

Service was extremely slow. Had the fish tacos and the tortillas were cold. My partner has the burger, it was overdone, the bread wasn't good, and it definitely wasn't worth the price. That said, the cocktails were excellent. The ambiance was perfect. I'd recommend for cocktails but I'd skip dinner for sure. read more

New ownership!!!!! You have to go to third place. Great food! Great beer selection! All of the food is great. Amazing outdoor atmosphere. The new owner cares about quality. read more

New owners have taken over and WOW what a fantastic change!! Friendly staff that wait on you at your table. Can't get enough of the awesome food, torn between what I like the best. The tenderloin steak bites or tuna poke, the bahn mi pork or the cherry brie chicken sandwich and it's a must to save room for the carrot cake read more

Some of the best places to eat in Michigan are Selden Standard in Detroit and the Mulefoot Gastropub in Imlay city. The food at the Tap Room is on par with both of those places which places it in a league of its own. My family and I shared The Cauliflower Steak, the Steak Frites, the Kale Salad, and the Breakfast Poutine. It's worth the two hour drive back to Port Austin to eat any of those again. The service is self serve ordering which is great as long as you expect that before you sit. The location is great right on a farm and the food could not possibly have been fresher of more delicious. Large portions, delicious, reasonably priced and super fresh. You could not have a better food experience read more

Excellent atmosphere. Very cordial staff. But... if you don't have reservations, plan on a lengthy wait. We ordered a flight (beer) while we waited to make the best of things. Then, ordered fish tacos and Salisbury steak. Two items no longer avail for dinner. Fish was overlooked/dry. Salisbury gravy was gelled and meat was"ok". Atmosphere excellent. Beer great. Food... ehh. Great place to hang for beer. read more

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This was such a cool place. Friendly staff, awesome bar and craft beer selection. We got the Moscow mule and it was delicious. I loved seeing the workers pick garlic from the farm and see the chickens where they get their eggs. It was definitely worth the trip and such a different experience. I highly recommend read more

This place was great, the food and service was amazing. It was nice that the kids could run around the yard while us adults had a cold beverage under the shade of the big tree. This is exactly what we needed to cap off our vacation to Port Austin. read more

Loved this place! We had an order of fries and tempura green beans and they were delicious. The beer was great too. And the best part was their picnic tables down from the patio were dog friendly! Great atmosphere and friendly management and staff. We will be returning and recommending this place to all our friends. read more

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