We arrived in Manistee late afternoon the Friday of Memorial day weekend. We were told that Tjs was the place to be, and it was hopping busy! There was no place for us to sit in the main part of the restaurant, so my husband and I found good seats at this little bar/seating are at the front of the establishment. This put us right behind the drummer for the duo that was playing music. You might think this would be loud, but he was using brushes and his partner was playing key board while she sang - they were lovely. We had cocktails and people watched - it was a festive crowd. Our server was friendly and very busy. We weren't sure what we wanted to eat, and when I decided I might want something she never had a chance to get back to us, but I wan't too concerned because there really wasn't much that appealed to us on the menu. TJs seemed like more of a place to grab a drink, maybe watch a game on their screens, and socialize with friends. read more

Tjs Pub - New American Near Me - Manistee, Michigan

Everything. Service excellence, and the kitchen clearly knows the "why" behind the "what" they do. That's the secret sauce. Well done.

I normally haven't had a bad thing to say about this place until now. The orchard salad is my favorite go to meal. Placed a take out order. Was told they were out of goat cheese. I didn't want a replacement. After opening my salad was very disappointed that instead of spring mix lettuce they used chopped romaine! What's the point??!? When I called them they said they were out of spring mix!! Was told server must not have been aware. I told them that if I was eating in the restaurant and that salad was served to me that way I would have sent it back! No apologies either. Take the salad off the menu if you can't serve it the way it's described! read more

This was pretty good meatballs are tasty and same with the marinara sauce. Greek Chicken flatbread sandwich very tasty. Had no idea where to go in Manistee glad we yelped and found this place it's decent to pretty good read more

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Our favorite place to eat in the Manistee area. Excellent food, small friendly atmosphere. Service is always great! Great variety on the menu as well. read more

Great menu! I have a hard time picking what to get. I like the European Pub feel. The fireplace on a cold day is really nice and inviting. Good craft beer selection and amazing cocktails! They are usually pretty busy but I think they do a good job for turnaround. We usually have to wait for a table so get there ahead of when you really want to be seated. This is one of the best restaurants in Manistee. read more

This cozy place on the lower level of the Ramsdell Inn is always packed, and with good reason. Food is consistently top notch and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Prime rib soup and the Americana sandwich are some of our favorites. Wraps and salads are delicious as well, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. read more

TJs is a staple of the Manistee Community. No matter what day you go, it's likely going to be busy. Plan to wait for lunch and dinner during the summer and on Friday and Saturday night during the winter. The kitchen is small and doesn't include a fryer so the array of items on the menu is limited. It's mostly sandwiches and pizza. No fries, so all sandwiches come with chips. I wish there was another option like side salad, potato salad, or something. The food is generally good, but not excellent. The stand out is for sure their prime rib and the best mashed potatoes you've ever had. Don't forget to try the pub prime soup - it's a customer favorite. Not overly friendly staff, but they're polite. It's a difficult place to do large groups because its such a small place. All tables are for 2-4. Expect to sit at a 4 person table if you have 6 people. They make to-go ordering pretty easy. read more

Great food! Excellent sandwiches. Wonderful service. The wait was not all that long. The hospitality was warm. We highly recommend it. We will return. read more

Wonderful services, great food, friendly and fast service. Mike was super nice and really took good care of us! The BBQ flatbread pizza was delish. We have the club sandwich and the prime beef and vegetable soup was really tasty. Peach cobbler carrot cake was indescribably delicious! read more

Such an amazing place to eat and have cocktails, staff is attentive, the best they can being so busy. The food is always phenomenal. The crafted cocktails are unique and flavorful, a requirement if you stop here. The baked cheese and the bread dish are always just spot on, this is a must try for the Manistee area. Nestled in the basement of the ramsdell inn, the location is dim lit and romantic while still providing a great atmosphere, unfortunately with that came a slight mildew or damp smell, however it does not take away from the almost flawless dining experience! Good job TJ's. Keep it up. read more

We come semi often. Always lovely setting, historic, *quality* service, *quality* drinks, *quality* food from their kitchen. Not lying, its very good. read more

We went to eat here for lunch and although they said there was a 30-40 minute wait, we got in within 20 minutes, and the food was totally worth it. I got the cheesy chicken Philly soup which was amazing and everyone at my table couldn't stop talking about how good their dishes were. On top of that, all of the food came out hot and ready. The building is very cool as well and gives off cozy and comfortable vibes. All around amazing! read more

This is an excellent restaurant! Seating is limited but food and service are outstanding!! We had an outdoor table which was very nice but temperature dropped so we got the food to go. Our server was fantastic and got our food boxed up to take with us. This is a must when visiting Manistee!! Cocktails are superb! read more

Visiting with a bachelorette party, and we loved it. Great food, drinks, service, and prices! Would recommend to anyone visiting. Friendly and small ambiance, which was perfect for the town. read more

Love coming to TJ's. Consistently delicious food and friendly service. Great atmosphere, usually bustling and fun. The outdoor seating is a great addition, and love the cozy fireplace in the winter. Highly recommend! read more

Tjs Pub - Ooey-gooey veggie sandwich and (bean) quesadillas. So good! - New American Near Me - Manistee, Michigan

Food: 3.5/5 Food wasn't anything crazy. The Alfredo dip was below avg I would recommend not going for those. however, the tamales were delicious and I loved the toppings that came on the side. The bacon Mac and cheese I ordered was good and so was my gfs chicken Alfredo. Service: 20/10 My servers name was jackleen and she was amazing best waitress I have ever had! She is amazing and made our night amazing! Would go back just to have her as our waitress again! Animal friendly read more

TJ's never lets us down. The food is always good. The service is reliable and generally quick (although summer gets busy). We've been coming to TJ's for nearly 20 years, and it's one of the most consistent places to eat in town. All of the servers are good, but if Mike is your server, you're in excellent hands. :) read more

The vibe was really nice. Great atmosphere and clean. The menu was very limited and not what you'd expect from a pub. No burger on the menu.

TJ's Pub provides a dining experience you don't want to miss. The building is historic and has character with class. It's quaint and has a welcoming ambiance of a small town pub. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy amazing cocktails, the best pizza (gluten free options) and so many scrumptious dishes that are tasty and unique. Lindsey and her staff have made this favorite restaurant and Inn a destination to visit repeatedly. It is my preferred eating establishment when in Manistee. Great pub fare! Marie Fay read more

Best martinis around. Food is great, but I forgot to take photos of that. The Pasta is awesome and meatballs are the size of your head! The large one. Still great and tons of flavor read more

Tjs Pub - Mom with a martinis. Taste like a blue motorcycle - New American Near Me - Manistee, Michigan

Had a quick lunch with my hubby. He had Americana & I had Greek Chicken both served with pickle slice & kettle chips. Sandwiches were great. Server was attentive & it was cozy in there with fire going. read more

We have eaten here multiple times and today's visit did not disappoint. We had great service. Food was excellent as usual. I had their club sandwich on gluten free bread and it was fantastic. Great option for those looking for a wonderful in Manistee read more

I love that there is no deep fryer on the property! The baked cheese with hot honey and pears is my favorite app. The service is always top notch! Super friendly staff! Get the spot in front of the cozy fireplace! read more

Best food and drinks we had all weekend! Small place with a great atmosphere- everything in the menu looked appetizing- all the sandwiches and pot roast meat were amazing. Tasted very fresh. The cocktails were also top notch! Highly recommend read more

Great bar and restaurant. We've eaten there a couple times and always been pleased. We stay at the hotel so we've had drinks there too. The staff is great, always smiling and pleasant. read more

Food was good, service was only average; took awhile to be noticed and infrequent check ins. Ambiance overall was good but at least when we were there (end of October) the room was cold and we had to wear our coats. read more

Love all the choices! Stopped in with a group of six and only had a short wait. Peachy pear drink was fabulous - not overly sweet. Family had plenty of recommendations - I went with the bacon macaroni and cheese. Wow! Creamy and cheese...others enjoyed the Tamales, BLT, Margarita pizza. Friendly, attentive service. read more

My family and I recently came to this place on vacation and our expectations were blown away. We were a party of 10 and we got seated right way. The service was really good and our food came out surprisingly quick for the size of our party. But the food was really the main star. Every single thing our party got was delicious. I got the chicken Alfredo and it was one of the best chicken Alfredo I ever got. Also the dessert was delicious too. Overall the food, atmosphere, and service was amazing and if you're in Manistee, Michigan I highly recommend this place. read more

Tjs Pub - Raspberry Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Manistee, Michigan

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TJ's is such a great place and it's located right on River street! We have had almost everything on their menu and none of it disappoints! They also serve local pop, beer, wine, and liquor. I can't say enough about this place, you really have to try it! read more

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Fantastic pub in downtown Manistee. Very diverse menu. Everything was terrific. Especially appreciated the cheerful and friendly service from Colleen. She worked her tail off to serve all six of us on a crowded day. Go here if you are in town! read more

Tjs Pub - Gyro - New American Near Me - Manistee, Michigan

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This is a must visit if your travels take you through downtown Manistee. It's one of those local-friendly places where everyone knows your name - or they will if you visit often enough. Not a dive bar by any means. Menu doesn't change much and it's nicer than typical pub food, the staff is friendly and the full bar offers rotating specials with microbrews and cocktails. Prices are very good. The cozy brick fireplace is nice during the snowy winter- and yes, they're open all year round. They adapted well to stay open during COVID and in the 3 weeks of summer we get here, there's outdoor seating. Give this place a try! read more

Great food and great service. Multiple craft beers on tap. The owners are great citizens and support the community.

I was skeptical. Don't like pubs, and the menu seemed boring. But this place really makes and effort and you can feel and taste it. The Duck appetizer was mind meltingly good. The bean burrito was so fresh, and while not as legit as the ones we get in LA no less fresh and flavorful. My mom said "this is the best burrito I've had in my life." And then twice more, stunned. Dad's Prime something or the other soup was not as strong but he seemed pleased. Staff was pleasant and efficient if a little swamped. Or rather despite being swamped. Great meal. So glad we popped in. Maybe I need to give other pubs a chance for food too? Nah. read more

I cannot recommend this place. Had to sit at the bar because (even with open tables) there was a 45 minute wait? Then waited 45 minutes for a prime rib sandwich, which they told me was already cooked because you cannot order to temp (medium rare). They also don't mention that it's on rye bread and comes with some kind of sour cream and onion chips. The meal definitely wasn't worth the wait. There are better places to go for sure. I would avoid and go somewhere else....service was ok, but nothing special. So in response to the comment by TJs pub - you can see this is the customer service you get - no apology or offer to make it right. Once I was served, no one ever returned to see if everything was ok, so there was nothing that could have been done to make it better anyway. After I was sat, every table was filled - so I don't understand what the empty table situation meant at all. Yes,, you are right, never saw a sign about understaffing, so not sure where that was, but that isn't my problem - your customer is terrible. read more

Excellent ambiance, impeccable service, good food and drinks. A fun place to be. Bar food mostly, but good bar food. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting our town. read more

Pet friendly outside. not a ton of seating outside but it wasn't crowded. food and service were very good and they brought us water for the dogs. I had the beef dip special and it was very good. read more

Food and service was good. We got one of the spicey chicken soups that was amazing. We tried their famous duck bacon appetizer and thought it was just ok. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was greeted and seated quickly. Great atmosphere, clean and smelled wonderful. Our waitress was cheerful and told us about their special, which was too good to pass up. Lunch for two that included salad, sandwich or wrap, fountain drink, coffee/tea and dessert all for $20.00!!!!! Good size portions and delicious food. read more

Very disappointed, My husband and I were in Manistee for a one night get away and the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed until 3-25 and TJs had several good reviews so decided to give it a try. We are still not eating in at a lot of restaurants and being that we are from the area we decided it would be best to carry out, we understand that that often quality isn't always the same when the food doesn't come straight from kitchen to table. First off the two appetizers we tried to order they were out of, mind you we called to place our order at 6:30 pm it is not like it was late in the evening. My husband ordered their best selling sandwich, The Americana, basically it's their taken on the French dip. He thought it was a French dip just on Wheat French bread, not actual wheat bread...he was wrong, it was on regular wheat bread and in turn it was very soggy and not good. I ordered the Loaded Baked Burrito, with pulled pork, the pulled pork was lean so I will definitely give props for that however there were barely any black beans, the enchiladas sauce tasted like it came out of a can, and so did the corn that was in the burrito. It was nothing great, not even good, I'd say it wasn't terrible. Lastly we ordered desert however they forgot to pack it in our to go bag. My husband called to let them know...they asked if we wanted to come back to pick it up...seriously? No! They are supposed to credit my husbands credit card for entire meal and then they recharged us for the entire meal again minus the desert. They told him it could take a few days. I guess we will see. read more