I love their burgers the place is always busy but worth the wait. Husband likes the fish too!read more

It was okay the bartender wasn't the greatest, she was not happy to be at work but hey what do you…read moreexpect at a dive bar lol

Food and drinks here are amazing. London was our server and she is top shelf, took great care of…read moreus! Highly recommend this establishment. Nice venue with local flare that welcomes tourists and non islanders. Food is really good, lots of choices burgers and fish are as good as anywhere.

First time on Drummond Island, so my Mom, Girlfriend, and I all decided to eat at The Northwood. We…read morearrived just before noon, so we just missed out on the breakfast menu and had to wait 20 minutes for the kitchen to switch to lunch. We ordered a Cowboy Burger, a BLT Flatbread, and the Herb chicken pasta with pickle fries as an appetizer. The burger was delicious and cooked exactly the way I wanted. The flatbread was huge and delicious, especially for the $12 it cost. The herb chicken pasta was served with a roll and my girlfriend couldn't eat it all. The restaurant definitely has a rustic feel to it, and almost feels like a mom and pop place. Overall, the food is great, priced well, and conveniently placed across the street from the visitor center. I will definitely be back.

This place has everything. Sandwiches, ice cream, home-made fudge, gourmet canned and jarred food,…read moregourmet frozen meats, bait, flowers, hobby shop, gift, shop, clothing, a tiny bar, a sit- down restaurant with about 5 tables, and probably more. It has the makings of being a real gem if the owners could be friendly and welcoming. They just seem to be burned out and like they would like to get out. I felt bad for them. It must be tough to make a living running this place. It has the feel of desperation. The food is ok, it's just not a fun experience.

Gourmet food on an isolated island! Great fudge, sandwiches, cheeses, and Baklava from Detroit…read more Not to mention friendly owners, and souvenirs and gifts, like the PINK CAMOUFLAGE Drummond Island Hat I purchased for my vacation here!

I would tell you about the food but we never got any. We went in with three of us into a half empty…read moreplace with the exception of the bar. We were never acknowledged by the staff. After sitting down for 20 minutes without any service we got up and left.

I love this bar I've been going to it for years. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere has cold…read morebeer and really good wings.

Love being here and all the history of the place just brings memories to life everyday!!!read more

First thing I noticed was the ambiance this place held. The Islander bar has a fantastic atmosphere…read morewith stunning decor inside while maintaining the "local bar" vibe. Everything was clean, well organized, and overall impressive. The service was quick once we entered and grabbed our seat. My girlfriend had a Bone-in buffalo basket. I got the Zuess Gyro with fries which had beef tips inside rather than lamb. Our food came out reasonably quick - less than 10 minutes. It is worth mentioning that the fries came in at an extra $3.95 which I thought to be steep for French fries. When my food had arrived, it did not have the fries I ordered, so I let the waitress know who was very nice and not only took off the extra charge from the fries but also got me an order of the fries. The gyro was delicious, but as a fan of gyros, I'm not sure I'd get it again. There were a lot of bites with the pita, sauce, and veggies rather than the meat. Additionally, any bite I had with meat in it was a mouthful and had trouble chewing at times (due to the size of the beef tips). The pretzel poppers were phenomenal, especially with that spicy ranch. They were almost like fried cheese curds but with pretzel as the breading. My girlfriend said her wings were good and couldn't finish them all. Overall, the price, service, and food are exceptional and I will confidently say that this is one of the best places to eat in the area and I will be coming back again to try some of their other options.

We were leary due to negative reviews, but everything was fabulous! We came in last night for a…read moredrink at the bar. Marjorie (the bartender) and Jen, the manager, were so very friendly and obviously enjoy their jobs, which makes it a more pleasant experience for the patrons as well! Tonight, we returned for dinner, and everything was perfect! Curtis, our server, was perfect! We shared the Pacific Rim coconut shrimp, and it was great!! Huge shrimp, perfectly cooked! My husband and I shared the Parmesan crusted whitefish, which was SO good, and I added a side of roasted cauliflower, which was also good. We will definitely be back!

Delicious food and amazing staff. Servers Curtis and Colin…read moremade the evening special. The service was spot on. They know the customer's needs before the customer realizes they need it! Incredible personalities with humor and class. Chef and menu you expect from any high end restaurant in Michigan with a price range to accommodate everyone. Beautiful lake views and fireplace adds a calm, serene atmosphere. If on Drummond Island this summer take time to enjoy a special evening at Bayside.

I stopped in with a friend for lunch. I hadn't been since before covid. The new owners have…read moreupdated and it was clean and neat inside. We, along with 1 person waiting on a carry out, were the only ones in there on a weekday afternoon, yet our nachos (dollar tree chips and velveeta) and chicken strips took about 20 minutes. Drinks were weak. Husband/wife owners were there, although it didn't seem like they wanted to be, rather rude.

Went once wasn't busy and the nice shorter older lady was bartending had a great time, went again…read morewas slightly busier (and by that i mean maybe 10-15 customers max) and a different bartender and i got asked what i wanted placed my order and she walked away came back with nothing, people forget no big deal, i waved at her she looked gave me a dirty look and looked away. Sat for 10 minutes trying to get served and watched 4 people get served again before me before leaving. How sad. Wouldn't recommend if you're not a local.

I love this little bar. The drinks are strong and the prices are good. They do not serve food but…read morehave an assortment of crunchy snacks. The owner is always nice and fun to talk to. The hours are a bit inconsistent making it hard to make plans to go. The phone doesn't get answered much. It's a bar you go to when you happen to be passing by and the sign is on. The wood stove in the cold season works great and gives this place some character.

The owner, Dave, was incredibly kind and helpful when visiting his bar. The bar was cozy and drinks…read morewere reasonably priced. My friends and I were visiting from Grand Rapids, and definitely will stop by the next time we're up in the Cheboygan area! We all bought matching "Thirsty's bar" hats and they are worth every penny. 10/10 experience this bar EATS

Who expects a great Mexican restaurant on a small island- but we have it on Drummond Island. This…read morerestaurant just keeps getting better and innovating. The birria tacos and ramen are my favorite. Korean tacos are a family favorite. Can't go wrong here.

Really really tasty and crispy! Rice and beans delicious. Awesome service. Ambiance one of s kind.read more