As per usual, I forgot to snap a quick picture of lunch at TJ's today, so I'm hoping a good…read moredescriptive review will suffice! While looking for TJs in the downtown Manistee area, I commented how cool the historic exterior of the corner building was. Much to my pleasure, it turned out to be where we were heading. Walking up, several stories of crisp bricks greet you from the clean, quaint street. Walking in, you're hit with the casual, historic feel of an old building, with good smells wafting out of the back. The service was fast and friendly - we were seated within a minute, despite a pretty busy late lunch crowd. Our waitress checked on us multiple times through the meal, without being intrusive. A+ for this! We ordered chicken alfredo and the smoked Mac and cheese. Both came out of the over piping hot and fresh, loaded with cheese and sauce,and garnished with some fresh toasted baguette slices. The mac was topped with real bacon bits - none of the fake grocery store stuff. Portions were just right - I definitely could have eaten more, but I'm glad it wasn't there for me to gorge. TJ's is a great spot for lunch!

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

Now is called Duffy's. Excellent bar food. Out of the way hole in the wall that doesn't look like…read moremuch from the outside but fast service and tasty food.

This was a surprise stop. Friends were driving and they knew the place. We were lucky, the smoker…read morewas replaced last week. The ribs were exceptional. The Mac and Cheese with the jalapeño has a nice bit. Don't go there looking for anything but exceptional ribs. We topped the meal with a local root beer. Tables and chairs were meant to be sat on don't expect less but they were comfortable.

Staff is awesome. super friendly and willing to answer questions about drink and menu items. Tap…read morelist is very good with a nice mixture of local and regional beers. Food is average. I had the pulled pork. it was piled high, Good but not great. Fries were crispy and hot. Coleslaw was inedible. my dining companion had the Philly cheese steak. Again, not bad, not great. I'd come for drinks and skip the food

My wife and I visited this restaurant in Beulah yesterday and enjoyed our dining experience. The…read morelocation was convenient, the free parking was limited on the street, the outside and inside were nicely decorated, we were welcomed upon entering, the receptionist was young, inexperienced & nervous as she worked to seat us, the dining room was busy and clean, our server served us quickly and was friendly and knowledgeable, the menu had a good variety of dinner & beverage choices and were on the pricey side, our food was served hot in 10 minutes, was delicious (though they didn't have tartar sauce), service was good, no music was playing, and the restroom was clean and did not smell.

Just don't! The restaurant is on the top floor of the hotel overlooking Lake Michigan. It has an…read moreabsolutely beautiful panoramic view of the lake. The restaurant serves dinner only. After Labor Day they have a "limited " menu. It's pricey and the food is barely edible(actually we couldn't finish any of the food we ordered so I'm being charitable here). There are a number of really interesting and very good restaurants a few minutes away along the river. Give the Windward a hard pass. The hotel needs to redo their whole concept; even the bar is limited and not very good. This is a great hotel and you'll have an absolutely wonderful time here but sail clear of the Windward!

Windward Restaurant - Manistee, MI Located on the 5th floor…read moreof the Hampton Inn Surprisingly great spot with beautiful views of Manistee and Lake Michigan! While the service was a bit slow and prices are on the higher side, the food quality makes it worth the visit. The wedge salad was fantastic--super fresh and flavorful. I had the mushroom Swiss burger which was massive and delicious, loaded with sautéed onions and mushrooms. Fries were perfectly seasoned. Our daughter is gluten-free and loved the cauliflower crust pizza--crispy, generous portion, and totally satisfying. Great spot for a relaxing meal with a view. Just plan on a little extra time and bring your appetite!

The Cabbage Shed is a must visit!…read more I've been to Frankfort a few times but I was introduced to The Cabbage Shed during this recent visit. I was surprised it took so long to learn about this place! I visited during the warmer months so the outdoor patio was open. They have a DJ on the patio that allows you to request a song via submitting a song from the available vinyls. It was fun to look through the vinyls he had available and playing throwback songs. The Cabbage Shed is extremely popular so I highly recommend making a reservation, if possible. The outdoor sitting goes fast but they have ample indoor tables. My group was able to at least sit next to a window even though we were inside. The view on the patio is breathtaking! Even if you cannot sit outside, they'll let you step out to take a photo from the second floor if it's not too busy inside. I'm not sure if it's a requirement but every place in this area pour heavy handed. No complaints! I ordered the baked penne with sausage and it was unbelievable. I ordered this dish months ago and I still mention it anytime I reflect on my trip. The dish was flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. This was a relief because that's not the case for a lot of places nearby. I was easily able to get a a second meal out of my order. If I'm able to get at minimum two meals from my order it's always worth the price. I will definitely visit The Cabbage Shed during my future visits.

The prices were very expensive for what you received. The…read moreoutdoor seating was nice with a water view so I guess that is the extra cost. The salad which was my dinner hardly had anything on it. I asked about the salad and felt misled. The fries were very well cooked.

We arrived on July 3rd about 9:15 am. We were promptly seated in a booth. The place was pretty…read moreempty, with only 3-4 booths occupied. It appeared to be a sports bar and restaurant from how it was decorated and the TV sets playing Tennis. Our server seated us, quickly took our drink order and got our breakfast menus. I ordered the Two Egg breakfast (eggs over easy, Sourdough toast) and my wife got the Big Breakfast, (eggs medium) which she wanted for the pancakes. The meals took a while even though the place wasn't busy. We soon found out the eggs had been switched. Her's were easy over and mine were medium. So we switched the eggs. My easy over eggs were not fully cooked before they were flipped. My wife's medium eggs were cooked perfectly. However neither egg dish was salted or peppered while being cooked. The pancakes were perfect however. Light, fluffy, and delicious!' She shares one with me and I agreed, delicious, light and fluffy. Her hash browns were not cooked except on the surface. Mine were cooked nicely. However again the hash browns were not salted or peppered during cooking as far as I could tell. All and all the food was good for a breakfast place and the serving sizes were adequate for what we ordered.

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

Great breakfast sandwiches! Whatever the hash brown patty is seasoned with is delish! So simple,…read morebut they elevated it

We absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and staff. We were in town for the weekend of Fourth of…read moreJuly. First we stopped so I could get an Ice cream cone. It was fabulous, waffle cone and traverse city cherry ice cream. Then the next day after a full beach day we went for dinner with a full crew of our family. 11 of us, we all loved our meals. We had lots of different things from pulled pork, brisket, gyros and street tacos and more ice cream of course. Fast great service and menu selections. Then our last night in town we decided to go back again just my husband and I and enjoyed the outside seating area. The landscaping is very nice. Very relaxing and casual place to go for a quick meals with a great drink selection lots of beers wine and cocktails to choose from. Thank you Scooby's. We'll be back next trip.

Bluefish was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to the area and the perfect capstone date…read moreto our vacation. We went about midday during off hours and were advised that there was only one server on shift and there might be a wait. However, Lauren absolutely KILLED it and the service was great! On to the food... it was OUTSTANDING. The dishes my girlfriend and I had were unique and tasty. I had the blackened whitefish with the corn chipotle sauce and the flavors blended wonderfully. The seasoning was great, and it was cooked to perfection. You could also tell it was very fresh. Definitely check this place out!!

I gave a five-star rating only because a six-star wasn't an option. While touring the western side…read moreof Michigan, we stopped in at the Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar for a late lunch. It was a mid-week day and there was hardly a soul in the place so I was a bit concerned. Completely unnecessary! The pulled pork sandwich was great and the gyro was also great. Served with some of the best chips I have ever had, the food was delivered hot and quickly from our server, Marie. The upscale atmosphere was perfect for a memorable lunch. Our table overlooked the river and on a sunny day, it was perfect. Marie did not lead us astray with the dessert menu - cheesecake made in-house with raspberry topping. Absolutely delicious!