Our two month motorhome trip brought us to Marquette, MI for three days. After an internet search…read more(thanks Yelp), we decided to eat at The Vierling. There were no seats at the highly touted back room, with a view, so we decided to sit at the bar...excellent decision. BTW, the view at the back area is not worth getting stressed about. However, it is a great area. Our bartender was Marissa; she was great. When in Rome...we both decided to get the whitefish. Mine was just the regular seasoning and my wife got the scampi version. Both were very good. We both had one of the Vierling's brews (cant remember which one) and we both enjoyed it. Vierling also has a blueberry brew and blueberries are actually dropped into it before served. We may go back today just to try it. It was a great experience and struck up a conservation with a young local. He wrote down several recommendations for us, including Black Rock Brewery and Portside, which deserve a review. I highly recommend The Vierling and discovered they take reservations. We enjoyed sitting at the bar. Thanks Marissa!

At dinner time, get here early. You definitely want a table in the back to look out over the lake…read more It's a really pretty view. Unfortunately tonight I didn't get here early enough so I sat out by the bar, which is absolutely fine. I started with a French onion soup, which I normally do when I'm here, tonight it was a little less oniony than it usually is, but that just could simply be a function of whoever was ladling it up. It's still absolutely delicious. For dinner, I had the chicken piccata with a baked potato and steamed green beans. The steamed green beans are a staple while there are a variety of other sides, such as onion rings or Alfredo, etc. I was a little disappointed in the piccata this time. It was less lemony and more oily than I remember. The lemon wedge helped, but I don't think that piccata would have to need additional lemon to the sauce. The green beans also a little heavy on the butter as was the baked potato. I don't want to say that the meal wasn't flavorful, because it was and my server while really busy was an absolute gem, only that it was a little heavy with the melted butter. After many excellent experiences here, this won't turn me off to coming back again and trying something else. Especially if I can get a table in the back!

A must have when visiting Marquette. MI…read more Upscale steakhouse with fantastic steaks and more. The bar is fun for before dinner and the two young ladies bartending were great and mixed fantastic drinks for us. We started with clothesline candied bacon as an appetizer , a beet salad and the chophouse salad that features a vinaigrette and apples. The beet salad was not really good. For dinner we chose the ribeye, cooked and served on a Himalaya salt brick with their homemade onion rings. We were hoping for crème brulee for dessert but it wasn't available. The dinner service was okay, but it seemed they were understaffed the evening we were there so there were some delays in our service.

Beautiful dining. Great wine selection. The spicy white fish appetizer is amazing!! Service was…read moreexcellent. We celebrated our anniversary last night. Totally recommend this place for a special occasion!

Crawfish étouffée was to die for!!! Maybe one day I'll try…read moresomething new but this is my go to every time we stop in or take takeout!!! Thanks for having consistent quality, food, and service

So good we went back again the next day - pretty busy and popular but worth any wait if necessary…read more They sure know how to do creole and Cajun dishes. Fish was fresh.

While eating at the bar at The Vierling (another review), we struck up a conservation with a local…read moreguy. Young man who was a brick mason. He made several recommendations, including Portside. It was excellent. Food and service were excellent. We are a product of the South and dont have much whitefish and walleye available. I had the walleye sticks appetizer with an order of fries and my wife had the whitefish cakes. Both were delicious. Fries were obviously hand-cut and large; also very hot. Our server was great! The best part of the meal was the BREAD STICKS! It appeared that the sticks are baked in a round pattern, like a pizza, and then cut into sticks. They were so hot, I couldn't hold them until they cooled a little bit. The accompanying spread was excellent; also marinara sauce. One could make a meal from the bread sticks. The vibe was pleasantly rustic. We decided on a booth instead of seats at the bar. Again, our server was great. The guy who brought out the bread sticks was equally good. I suppose the bread sticks are brought to the table directly from the oven. Highly recommend this place!

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

Definitely not authentic but definitely delicious! Their menu is creative, offers a good variety of…read moreoptions, and they have a wide selection of sauces. I tried two different tacos (Korean BBQ and Red Chile Brisket-both were delicious), and got a large order of chips and queso, and a large side of border sauce (their best salsa, hands down!!). Tons of food, the tacos were packed with toppings, all made to order and piping hot. The restaurant is a big open space, you can see into the kitchen and watch the workers make your food. Many seating options available between upstairs and downstairs. Great spot to check out while in town!

disappointed how small the portion sizes have gotten, would have needed a whole another serving to…read morefeel sufficiently surrendified.

I learned of this place because I was searching for pinball in Marquette - otherwise I would never…read morehave known it existed. It's tucked away inside the Masonic Square Mall on the main street, which I hadn't noticed before. Apparently you get an hour of free arcade play with the purchase of a bowl of ramen, but the arcade games were not our thing, and the pinball (one machine) did not appear to be included. Oh well, at least I found really good food here. My husband and I shared the vegetarian Miso Shitake Ramen (with gluten free rice noodles subbed for the ramen noodles, and egg on the side) and vegetarian Shitake Gyoza, and both were delicious! I was intrigued by the Nihon Chaat summer special, but I feared it might be too much food, and it probably would have been. The interior is small and filled with arcade games, so the seating is right outside in the mall area (still indoors). There is table service, though, and the server was super nice and helpful. I hope this place makes it despite their slightly hard to find location, because the food is really good! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Four Swords Retropub isn’t your average night out - it’s Marquette’s hidden gateway to nostalgia…read moreand flavor. Tucked into the Masonic Square Mall, this arcade + ramen restaurant honors the golden era of gaming while serving up soul-warming dishes in a playful, welcoming atmosphere. Our kitchen focuses on Japanese comfort food, featuring signature Tonkotsu ramen made with rich pork-chicken broth, house made chashu pork belly, marinated egg, and traditional toppings. You’ll also find Osaka-style takoyaki, crispy chicken tempura, vegetarian street snacks, and rotating seasonal specials—plus imported snacks, drinks, and collectible plushies. On the arcade side, we offer a curated lineup of retro and rhythm games including Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania IIDX, Mario Kart GP2, Guitar Hero, Pac-Man, Asteroids, and more—kept in top condition and ready to play. With fair pricing, a $50 monthly pass (that includes food discounts and guest passes), and the option to bring your own controller, it’s the perfect place to dive back into your favorites or try something new. We’re proudly alcohol-free, family-friendly (8 and up), and community event-driven. Join us for gaming tournaments, karaoke, trivia, and cosplay nights, or just drop in for dinner and DDR. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer, ramen lover, or just looking for something fun and different, Four Swords Retropub is a place to relax, play, and connect. Come for the ramen. Stay for the games. Leave with a high score.

Get here during Fish Fry season!! That's exactly what we did and lucked out, as they even had smelt…read morethat evening! Parking can be tricky, as the lot is shared and Hudson's can get busy. It doesn't feel like a hotel restaurant inside, but service can be slow. The bartender took great care of us as did the expediter. Both were friendly, helpful and spent a moment chatting despite being busy. Our server, on the other hand, acted confused and overwhelmed. She was dressed more like a greeter/hostess, so maybe she really was out of her element? The food is yummy and the portions are super generous. The fries were a wedge-spiral hybrid, different than the usual. There was a great special on $4 margaritas which Smokin'Hubster enjoyed thoroughly. I made a lighter choice and had a local Grand Rabbits on tap. If you're traveling through the area, it's definitely worth a stop!

Nostalgically decorated restaurant located in front of the Comfort Suites hotel. There is a shared…read moreparking lot so parking can be limited. I ordered a pick-up lunch order over the phone because I wanted to pay with cash and that option was not available online. I ordered the TJ taxi wrap and ordered it without the cheese. The restaurant employee stated it doesn't come with cheese although queso cheese was specified in the description. I said please just make sure there is no cheese. She basically made me feel as if I didn't know what I was ordering and I was truly unsure of what I would be picking up. Upon pick up I was directed to the back counter where I stood waiting for someone to acknowledge me even though there were three team members in the immediate area. Once acknowledged I stated I was there to pick up a TJ Taxi with no cheese and fries. This was repeated to the kitchen and I waited about 5minutes more before given my food. They did honor the 10% discount the hotel mentioned so that was nice. The wrap was decent but not what I was expecting so I'm not really sure what I received.

Couple of hiccups with the order, but they quickly corrected the meal. Extremely large menu with…read moreMexican and American offerings. Thought it was weird that the drink menu did not have prices. When asking the server, he said about $10-14, but couldn't explain which ones and which size! Margaritas are huge, ordered the medium and it was a lot! But... very good! Food was all great too.

My mom and I are in the area on a day trip from about 6 and a half hours away, and we were craving…read moresomething familiar. The place was busy when we arrived, but we were able to be seated in less than 10 mins. As for our meal, my mom had the enchilada suizas and I had the Carne Asada street tacos. Let me tell you, I was surprised at how authentic our meal was. The artwork in this place is also great, and the staff were very friendly! 10/10 for sure, I give it my Mexican stamp of approval!

Great find in Marquette! We followed the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. The owner met us…read moreat the door and escorted us to a booth. We made it in just before the rush ensued! They do reservations. In the future I'll do that to assure we get a table. They have indoor and outdoor dining. We chose steamed dumplings & chicken pad see ew. Both were delicious. My husband doesn't do spice so our kind server brought out a side of chili flakes & garlic paste. Perfect touch. Delightful to be able to season my portion of the dish to have more umph. Their heat scale is 1-5. Be ready to tell them your desired spice level when ordering.

Delicious as usual. Like that there are 6 different heat levels for dishes- 0 to 5. Attentive…read moreservers. Lively atmosphere.

Came back tonight to my favorite Red Lobster…read more This was my first ever endless shrimp experience and I was not disappointed. 1. Was greeted at the door by a staff member and sat immediately. 2. The cheddar biscuits were incredible 3. Our server was attentive and very nice 4. I got the Walt's fried shrimp the shrimp scampi and the marry me shrimp. 5. Shrimp came out hot!! All fantastic!! Great location great

From September to December 2025 we have hit it about once a month. The atmosphere and cleanliness…read morealways make it inviting although the music selection does not always seem to fit the majority of patrons present. Service and food for the most part was consistent and priced at what would be expected at this restaurant and $ level. Of the four waitresses three were very warm and helpful with needed answers to a few questions and requests. Only one waitress was a bit odd and cool. She did what was necessary but if you needed something her failure to acknowledge verbally was disconcerting. She just looked at us without expression, spun around and walked off. Eventually she would bring what was needed. The food quality and taste overall was quite acceptable. Only item we did not like was the rice which seemed artificial and over processed. Drinks -- We usually order a beer and/or wine. Only once did we decide on a mixed cocktail. Not again. same as the rice there was a very artificial taste, no potency whatsoever and left both of us wondering if there was any alcohol at all. Not being heavy drinkers we usually feel the effect of one drink. Yes, we would return and hope that Red Lobster's reorganization makes it a sustainable franchise again. We will just stay with beer, wine, unprocessed seafood and recognizable vegetables including potatoes.