We did not stay here on our trip to Traverse City but definitely would based on this one…read moreinteraction! These kind business owners let both of my young daughters use their restroom at 10:45 pm at night while traveling back from Traverse City to St.Ignace. As we found ourselves in the middle of no where without a rest stop, gas station, or restaurant! Thank you for your generosity! Forever grateful The Fiori's

We really appreciated the flexibility shown to us by Cindy when we arrived later in the day looking…read morefor a room. She was generous enough to show us a couple options between a room and cabin. Our cabin was immaculately clean and we loved the finishing touches to the design. Cool community fire pit and picnic area. We walked over to Lake Michigan for sunset one night and out to Torch in the morning, really enjoyed the location and hospitality we were shown! Highly recommend.

The good: the ambiance is beautiful and the service is amazing. We had a really excellent server!…read more The bad: the food was SO subpar, especially for the prices. The mushroom soup was just okay. There was too much pepper in the soup. The hot toddy was a good drink. The elk meatloaf was just okay. The bbq sauce was a little too sweet. The mushroom pasta was not good at all. It was so unbelievably bland. Over $40 for the most bland pasta I've ever had. I am not sold at this point in coming back. Again, the service was amazing! The food was not worth it for the price.

A characteristic of a great restaurant is; Fresh Quality Food, Servers and Staff who are long…read moreterm, Great Ambiance and established clientele. We have been dining at Bennethum's for 15+ years based on all of these. The best upscale, (but not pretentious) option in the Gaylord area. Josh and his family go the extra mile to insure their guests feel welcome and receive great service. On our most recent visit, I had the Perch, a menu staple. Always fresh, lightly dusted and flash fried, nice portion and great flavor. Accompanied with jasmine rice and green beans. My wife had the BNI Blue Wedge Salad, blue cheese dressing , applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, onion, with shrimp added for protein. Shrimp were plump, juicy and flavorful. And a meal is not complete without a loaf of their BNI bread. :) Great cocktails, warm ambiance. Be sure to check them out when in Gaylord area.

If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

Stopped in during Turkey hunting season Good bar burger…read morefries and onions are good too

Loved this brewery and that it's slightly on the outskirts of the busy downtown strip. It's huge so…read moregood for large parties and you definitely won't be bored with all the pinball machines and games available. Staff was chill and friendly. Lots of beer, non-beer and mocktail options with some food too. Great spot for a hanging with friends!

This is a fun place where parking is easy, unlike some in the center of town. It's a big, open…read morespace with wide selection of beers, though not many choices in the lager-pils-ale dept compared to IPAs, one of my beefs with craft brewers in general. Since it is one big room with music playing pretty loudly (there are several TVs going), I couldn't really have much conversation with my party. Also disappointed in the 'arcade' games. They are mostly pinball machines, one table-style Pac-man and a skeeball machine that was dominated by someone's 5 year old. Will definitely try them again, though.

Date of visit: 12/17 Lunch I can't believe I haven't yelped…read moreJoes yet! Consider this a Winter review. It is usually so packed in the Summer, it was strange to have the place to ourselves. We ordered multiple burgers (olive burgers & bacon cheeseburger) plus sides (tots & rings) to go, the roads were bad and the rest of our family begged for carryout. That's fine - we each had a Bloody Mary while we waited! Delish. Jessica (general manager) who took our order and made our drinks, was great. She was funny and helpful - timed everything well and made sure we had what we needed. The ambiance is warm and woodsy. New discovery: the restaurant is open for breakfast! I look forward to trying their breakfast on a future visit!

It is a staple in Empire, and this was my second visit. Both times I've been for breakfast, the…read morefood was greasy and not very tasty. This visit was interesting because the place smelled like overcooked onions, and the pancake wasn't very cooked. The food was served greasy, and had little-to-no seasoning. I didn't complain, as the server was clearly not in the mood to be bothered by customers. We had to ask for silverware, butter, and waited for more than 10 minutes for the check. There was only one other small table of 2 besides our table of 2. She and the other waitress were too busy on her phone to pay attention. The host ended up getting her to give us a check. Maybe it is a good place for dinner or beers. I won't go for breakfast again.

Great service. Tasty pizza. Other dishes around us looked good. Great Up North atmosphere..read more

There is so much that is amazing of this place - the people who work here you can tell like being…read morethere (looking at you, Melissa). The burgers are heaven, as are fish/chips and Ruben (all I've tried thus far). Pool table is an added dash of fun. We come here annually on our family trip to MI! (The mini plastic ducks planted all over the place are me)

Beautiful Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Bellaire, MI. I stayed here for three nights on business…read moretravel and was very pleased with the breakfast and the facilities. The owners have worked out every detail such as entry to the hotel, keys to your room, and location of power strips (which are always out of the way and require just a little searching). I hope to return here with my wife on future trips.

I meant to post this back in October 2018…read more I loved the stay here. It was an amazing time, and very much recommend it. It was beautiful, and the BnB reminded me so much of the house I grew up in with its Victorian construction, that I felt such a massive amount of nostalgia that I not only slept like a baby, but was bummed that I had to eventually come home. The innkeepers were not only friendly, but really knew thier history of the house... And to top it off... Breakfast was ALWAYS amazing. The Balcony room was beautiful and very romantic. All in all, I will totally return and stay there again.

The owner is a wonderful person! We tried to stop by before they were open, and she let us in early…read moreand gave us free coffee! The place is very clean with a great ambiance, and made fresh daily selection. We will absolutely be back!

Great place to grab a snack. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Give this place a try you will…read morenot be disappointed

I can't believe I've never reviewed this spot after all our years of going here! Slabtown is an…read moreabsolute 'must' for any burger lovers visiting TC; especially in the summertime when you can sit outside on their porch or surrounding patio. It's an old house that has been transformed into a burger destination. The inside is cramped, especially in the order area when they're busy, and indoor seating is tough to come by at peak times. The service has never been anything short of excellent on our visits. The staff is welcoming, helpful, patient, and friendly. Service is quick, even when they're slammed. Phenomenal burgers, O-rings, tots, and sweet potato fries. The Northwood's DRAFT (not fountain) root beer is a perfect pairing with their burgers. Slabtown's menu of specialty burgers is enormous and the BYO options include different protein choices and excellent GF buns. I've tried many of their burgers, but have to say that the Slabby Patty on a pretzel bun and the Pungi's Pepper Patty really stood out as a couple of my favorites. For a really sinful (and unhealthy) treat, ask for the gravy tots. Oh brother...insanely good but definitely a guilty pleasure. We've sent tons of our friends and family here, and I can tell you that every one of them has thanked us for the recommendation and raved about their burgers. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself to Slabtown!

Fabulous food, service and great prices! Small dining room,…read morebut they offer take out and they have outdoor seating in warmer weather!

We recently celebrated our child's birthday at Great Wolf Lodge and it was such a fun and memorable…read moreexperience for the whole family! From the moment we walked in, the excitement was everywhere. The water park was a huge hit with the kids--so many slides, pools, and splash areas that they never ran out of things to do. What made the day extra special was how kid-focused everything was. The staff were friendly, helpful, and really seemed to enjoy making kids feel celebrated. Between the water park, games, activities, and exploring the lodge, there was always something fun happening. The birthday kid felt so special all day long, and as parents it was great to see so many smiles and hear so much laughter. It's the kind of place where kids can truly be kids while parents relax and enjoy the memories being made. If you're looking for a place to celebrate a birthday that's full of adventure, excitement, and family fun, Great Wolf Lodge is definitely worth it. We left tired, happy, and already talking about coming back again!

Great place for young kids and families. We've been 3 times, and our kids always have a great time…read more The amount of activities throughout the day in the lobby, the dance parties and foam parties always gets the kids bouncing around, is always a good time. The magical Wands for the kids to use throughout the hotel and interacting with the different statues and animals, is always fun to watch. The staff has always been friendly and nice. Highly recommend for families with young kids.