If I love anything more than my own children, it's bar food. Sometimes you just need to bury…read moreyourself in some greasy, fried food made under the music of Led Zeppelin or Sammy Hagar by a cook two packs deep and three shots in. As a solo eater this evening, I naturally ordered an appetizer and a burger, to get that full bar food effect. The appetizer was five (5) breaded jalapeño poppers. Those bad boys came out in the traditional paper boat only a bar can serve food in. It comes with ranch and when I popped that top off the little plastic ramekin, my heart melted more than when I saw a double rainbow. You guessed it. Home. Made. Ranch. You could put homemade ranch on a stick and I'd eat it. The poppers had that perfect breaded crunch, perfect amount of cream cheese filling, and good jalapeño taste. Poppers w/ life changing ranch 8/10. My main course was an olive burger. Nothing particularly popped out at me on the menu, so I just took my time scanning it and let the Bar of Influence™ guide me. I started with just the typical Bay de Noc burger, which is just "burger and bun." Direct quote. But I called an audible and decided to roll with the Olive Burger. Now, personally, I believe a top notch Olive Burger is made with an olive spread AND mayo. Not just olives and mayo. But, sometimes just that olive flavor calls and I don't care how I answer the phone. (To be clear, I answered the phone and it was just olives and mayo). Since I was feeling extra gluttonous, I added another patty. Stop. I know. I call myself those names, too. I do think that bonus patty might have been the patty that broke the camels back. Don't get me wrong, I polished it all off, but I felt degraded afterwards. OBDP (Olive Burger, Double Patty) 7/10. OBSP (Olive Burger, Single Patty) 7.75/10 "But what about the fries?" - You, probably. Okokok, relax. The fries were actually amazing. I never know the name/style of these fries (they looked normal with kind of like crispies stuck to them. Also kind of batter-y? I don't know. I'm not a potato). They had a crispy potato-y outside with a soft potato-y inside. They were the perfect doneness. Unknown Potato Style Fries 10/10. The ambiance was your typical bar type ambiance. High tables, low tables, pool table, juke box, tvs with sports, keno. Good spot. Go do it.

Buddy and I stopped in on our way to deer camp for some lunch…read more He had a burger and i got the walleye sandwich. Service was quick, and our waitress was helpful in getting anything we needed. My sandwich was a bit greasy, but tasted great. The waffle fries i ordered were also solid. No issues at all, decent food. If we ever are around later in the day, the pool tables they have would definitely get some use.

Great atmosphere, friendly service, food was delicious, especially the burgers, Wingin It was…read moreawesome

Drinks and pizza yum. Great atmosphere. Thanks for the fun and food! Wingin it for the entertainmentread more

After a strenuous hike this hit the spot!! Alisha was a fabulous server!…read more Both our sandwiches were delicious. Bourbon burger sauce is yummy and the ham on top was a delicious touch. The chicken Bacon ranch was filling. Old fashioned was good and also got the spot. Nothing fancy for the inside. As a matter of fact we weren't sure if it was even open....take the chance and go in! Parking is out front and don't let the empty street fool you into missing this gem! Prices are good $14 for the burger and our total (with a piece of homemade cheesecake to go) was $55. That includes a mixed drink and the Michelob Ultras. Fun place to stop locally so don't miss this opportunity.

We have frequented this great little pub on many occasions and have never had a bad experience…read more Fish Fry Friday is so popular in the summer that they often sell out. The sweet potato fries and garlic smashed potatoes are excellent. They have very good waitstaff and a full bar. Taco Tuesday is a new favorite with the best wet burrito plate in the county next to The Bear Trap. No need to dress up, very casual dining and sometimes they have live music.

If you're looking for a good Friday night fish fry, look no further than the Long Branch Saloon of…read moreFaithorn, Michigan. Tucked away in a distant and remote location being the only business in the area, a restaurant/bar with the log cabin theme proves beyond doubt of providing excellent beer battered fish fry including: cod, perch, walleye, haddock and shrimp which can be ordered separately or in a combination basket small or large with fries, bread, and a coleslaw. They feature other food as well to include burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks and much more! They have a variety of domestic and microbrews beer selection plus mixed drinks. The staff is inviting, friendly, and fast to accommodate all guests. If you're passing through or out on the ATV/UTV swing in and give them a try!

Excellent food and great service and add cold widow maker , it was an awesome experienceread more

Herbs!!! Where else can a person get an old English on tap for $1!!!!!!…read more During hunting season this place is always packed! During the year they also have live bands and decent bar food. It's no Chicago sit down restaurant but if you are hunger and need a bite to eat this will do.

From the owner: We are a small Bar and grill with no other businesses the same within a 20 mile radius. Community…read moreactive business very, community supported,lots of History Established in 1933

A nice bar and grill with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were very friendly and talkative,…read moreif you want to talk. We were the o my ones at the bar, so chatted quite a bit. They have TVs, but we're playing advertisement reels and Bob Ross (relaxing to watch, per usual!). The beer selection on draft was good. We ordered the Wall eye fish basket, which was a great value! We got the whole fish! Plus fries - the fries were really good. The whole fish fed both of us great.

The fish needed cooked a little longer. Not impressed at all. The waitress was very kind. Other…read morethan that blah.

Took my mom out for Happy Hour as she was craving a Taco Salad. I had the same and added Bang Bang…read moreShrimp as a side. Salads were good, but added an Avocado Ranch. The Bang Bang sauce is not spicy, so I jazzed it up w hot sauce. Great service from Taylor Rose and Abby. The manager-man checks in w customers, which is good. Casual sports bar vibe. Several booths in the bar area and a separate dining room. The place gets jammin' busy.

Aly took care of our party of four (my wife. our 14 year old daughter, my senior mom, and me) for a…read moredelicious lunch. The menu is loaded with options. Usually, that's a possible issue. as there are no specialties and everything is mediocre. Not the case today,or when I visited with two friends a couple months back in June. Today, we enjoyed a fish dinner, schwarma, burger, and pretzel - quite a range! The Pickle Fries as an appetizer were a hit - a must try, perfect timing as the state fair is setting up for next week. Huge beer menu, local tastes and many from downstate and beyond. It all came out so quickly. I waited longer for a chicken sandwich at Wendy's in Gaylord on the way up here than I did for a full meal here. Their remodeled dining area has comfortable seats (boot today, table on the previous visit) and is well-lit. Those that wanted to watch live sports could do so while having a great dining experience. Highly recommended. especially over local places with similar menus like Herford and Hops, but much better food and service here.

One of our favorite bars. They have the best owners and bartenders in the UP. Always a fun time…read morewith acoustical music

Fantastic dive bar serving great drinks. A place to feel like a local. The walls (and ceiling) are…read moreadorned with old motorcycle gas tanks, neon lights, old steel signs, wild photos from generations past, patron memorabilia, and Christmas lights year-round. The typical old wood vibe of many UP establishments that have survived the test of time. A spot for pool in the back, guys pee in a trough instead of urinals LOL, there's chalkboard doors with drink specials, random musical performances, a patio out back for hangin and smoking, it's just a great place to enjoy the Yooper life and meet a local or five. It's an easy place to become a regular just based off of the bartenders alone (Tori is a gem, she won't fail to make you laugh). They have great merch like shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, pins, shot glasses, etc. (I designed a few of their stickers while I was in college a decade ago, so glad to see they still sell them grab a buffalo drinking a PBR that I drew while drinking a $1 PBR at the Nickel one night in 2015). Popcorn is available, bubble hockey is a must, try a Nickelade or a green tea shot. I know they had a build your own Bloody bar at one point but I'm not sure if it's a regular thing anymore, if you see it happening don't miss it. Good price for a delicious bloody with all sorts of toppings and fresh cooked bacon! Great prices all around, good people, always a fun time at the Nickel

This the best dive bar out there, the walls are decorated with memories, Xmas lights hanging, and a…read moreperfect space To hang out and play games. The bartender was so nice, she made amazing bloody Mary's, give her a second bc time is perfection. Great job.

When visiting the UP we wanted to try a local eatery we can't get in SE Mi. Brownstone fit the bill…read morewith a variety of offerings that fit the needs of everyone on our trip, even the more particular members. Half dined in, half went with a carryout. No complaints from either group! Portions were decent sized, feeding our hunger pangs for this meal & the next. Some of choices included the house poutine, skillet lasagna, marry me Alfredo, the filet, & yooper Wellington. Everything tasted great. Highly recommend the Wellington. It had a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around a tender, melt in your mouth filet. Save room for dessert. I don't care for bread pudding... Their cherry bread pudding changed my mind! It was delicious!!! It was like the combine the crispy parts of a cobbler with the soft gooey of a warm bread pudding, warmed it and then topped it with sweet cherries and vanilla ice cream!

Driven by this place many times and it's always packed! Finally decided to give it a try. Only…read morehad 2 in our party so we did get a table rather quickly, larger groups had to wait a while. The evening we were there they had small bluegrass type band that were a little loud for the smallish dining room, but it was very nice to have entertainment. Our waitress was working her butt off and was a little short at first, but was friendlier as our evening went on. I absolutely loved the French Onion Soup. Definitely in my top 5! For my main meal I ordered the Yooper Wellington which sounded so good I had to try it. The problem I had (which was clearly stated in the menu) was that the meat was cooked rare. Thought I could handle "rare" but turns out I couldn't handle this rare! Ended up taking a lot home... so I could cook it a little more! Nothing wrong with the flavor, it was just not my thing! I'm sure if I ordered anything else this would be a 5 star review because it was a nice place and I enjoyed everything else.