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!

I was shocked at how packed this restaurant was. We did not have to wait long because it had just…read morefinished raining and we didn't mind sitting on the patio. We had a wonderful meal, we shared a sandwich and had a couple beers.

Came here for lunch with some softball buddies and enjoyed it. Service was 5-stars as orders were…read moretaken quickly, food was delivered, and separate checks were handed out. Our server (sorry forgot her name) was friendly and efficient. Good ambience to the place. I had the Rueben sandwich on sourdough bc I don't like rye bread. Came with delicious tater tots, or you could have them with fries or chips. Overall a good experience and prices were reasonable for these days of high tariffs and meaningless wars. Just sayin'

We have come here every time we visit relatives and the food is always delicious. This place has…read morebeen around since long before I was born. I'm glad it has stayed in business. You don't come here to be fancy, you come here for eclectic decor and delicious food. The service has always been great as well.

Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place…read morefor people bring a deck of cards, or talk union business at the bar. I had barely set foot in the door when the two bartenders at the bar greeted me warmly and welcomed me in and told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. I sat at the bar and as recommended by a local, I ordered the pepper jack crab soup, which was delicious. One thing to be aware of: don't expect real crab in the soup. Imitation only. But it's plentiful and delicious on a frigid winter day. The bartender recommended the roasted chicken or the perch, and living near another great lake and always having ready access to perch, I decided on the broasted chicken. I was not disappointed. It came with four pieces, choice, potato, and a choice of another side. It was way too its food, but I ate more than I thought they would because it was that good. I will definitely return to the painted lady!

Enjoyed a fabulous dinner here. It was Saturday evening, so we had a reservation and were glad we…read moredid. Had wonderful service from Sienna. She was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and very attentive. We were seated at a very busy table, pathway through to the kitchen. So I wish I would've asked to be relocated when we first sat down. But now we know. The Shawarma Platter was divine. Pickled veg the perfect accompaniment to the meat. The pork ribeye was also delectable. Lots of options, pizza, pasta, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian. It was hard to choose. The type of place I would definitely want to come back. Cocktails were incredible. And the decor is charming, with little stags in coats hanging up all over the place.

We absolutely enjoyed our meal at the Golden Stag. I was able to make a reservation, which I love…read moreand parking was very easy to find. We were seated pretty immediately and our waitress was fairly attentive. While I don't remember the cocktail name, it was delicious! We split the Gondala, which was a giant pasta bread bowl, which got better with every bite. Finished the night with a berry tiramisu. Absolutely delicious meal!

When we first walked in, we were greeted by a very pleasant young lady. We decided to sit at the…read morebar. They had a selection of 12 brews: a great selection. We asked for a menu. The selection of food looked great. We chose to have nachos that were fabulous. Lauren, the general manager, was very pleasant to speak to and gracious. I highly recommend this establishment.

What a great experience at this restaurant! My burger was cooked perfectly to a true medium, just…read morelike I asked something that's surprisingly hard to find. The hand-cut French fries were absolutely amazing, and the nacho appetizer was out of this world. Everyone at our table loved their meal. We'll definitely be back! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. If you don't, you're really missing out!

Finally...a good restaurant on River Street! We're in Manistee about a dozen times a year and I'm…read moreso burnt out on not having good places to eat. If you're looking for good Mexican, skip 'Taco Bout It' (which is very generic Americanized Mexican fare) and go here instead! This place just opened in the old River Street Station location and it's now my favorite place around town. Authentic Mexican food and drink in a very cool "Day of the Dead" style atmosphere. Awesome custom murals and decorations inside. It was totally empty when we walked in at 3pm on a Wednesday (to be expected) so we got 1 on 1 service at the bar. Food was super fresh and made to order. The freshly fried taquitos with super fresh veggies were awesome, and the tequila drinks were solid. I'll go here again the first chance I get. I feel like some restaurants in Manistee think they're fancy but are just overpriced and the food isn't very good (lookin' at you Golden Stag and Blue Fish). Then you have second tier food at Taco Bout It, Fricanos and North Channel. The food at these places almost seem like the quality of "theme park food" (generic and not very fresh). This place, IMO, is a big step forward. Fresh and authentic, probably family-owned (that was the vibe I got), with a great atmosphere (they were jammin' some modern Mexican music videos on the tv over the bar, which is WAY better than places that play ESPN or some political news channel). I predict that, if they can last until summer and have a good business-minded owner, they'll be jam packed all summer long. Or at least I hope so because I want it to be here, and be thriving, each time we visit Manistee!

Best restaurant in Manistee, hands down. A true taste of some of the vibrant and vital cultures…read morethat make northern Michigan so special. The food is authentic, unique, and absolutely delicious. The menu is large and has options for everyone! The prices are fair and the portions are large. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The deck overlooking the beautiful river has a picturesque view of historic Manistee, a nice breeze, and is conveniently right across the river from the live music pavilion!

There is a big difference between the outdoor decor and the indoor decor. The outside was a bit…read morebland, and the inside was alright I liked the lighting actually. I really liked on how we could see the river from our seats. We got the chips and salsa with the guac and the salsa. The salsa was perfect a bit spicy but the guacamole had lots of tomatoes and I thought it would be more avocado but that's totally all right. The chips were nice and airy and crunchy, but they weren't free. We had to pay for them. The workers were sort of nice. When I saw the shrimp tacos, I thought maybe they would be breaded but I was wrong and I did not like the tacos because they were grilled and I really like it when they're breaded and fried which is all right. But it also came with some rice and it was very good. The servers were a bit slow, not gonna lie but there's always room for improvement. I wish you would've came in and checked up how we were doing maybe ask for we want some refills maybe. The bathrooms were pretty mad, but it doesn't really matter. It took awfully long to get her check and it wasn't very packed in so still kind of slow. Overall, I think it was above average, but still need some improvements.

Food was bland and boring. The Richard burrito had no cheese and lacked flavor. The chicken in…read morethe tacos was dry and lacked flavor. The floors in the restaurant were not swept and the place felt dirty. We will not return.

I forgot to get a photo of the pizza unfortunately, but while in Manistee with my parents we got a…read morepizza from Big Al's delivered to our hotel. My husband has been trying to cut back on red meat, so on our half we got chicken. My parents got olives and onion on their half, which also looked good. We devoured our dinner after a long day of exploring and beach walking. The pricing to get our pizza delivered wasn't too bad, the delivery driver was very friendly and the food was fantastic. Those three things being the trifecta when it comes to restaurants has made this pizza place an obvious choice for us to revisit when on vacation again. I would definitely recommend coming here for pizza when in Manistee.

We ordered this for delivery and then ended up coming by the shop to get some pictures. It was…read moregreat pizza. The sauce was good little spicy. The toppings were plentiful. We got sausage, pepper, pepperoni, and mushrooms. It was so good the crust was a little floppy, but halfway in and all the way to the edge it was incredible crispy, and excellent with a great cheese flavor. Some of the best pizza I have had in a long time. If you are in Manistee big Al's is worth the effort. Service was good. They delivered it to our room with a smile on his face and he was very friendly. Not sure what the restaurant looks like inside, but prices were pretty good and the pizza was great. We also got breadsticks with Parmesan on them and they were excellent. The dipping sauces were good. Just a great experience.

Dined on a week night around 6pm. Server sat us right away. Drinks and salsa with chips delivered…read morefast. Then we waited what felt like a long time to order food. Somehow they were taking orders for tables sat after us so must have been lack of communication? Two of us ordered fajitas and another the fajita burrito (which is smothered in queso). Food was decent size portions. Hot. Overall it was fresh and nicely seasoned. The fajita meat was sliced very thin and had a lot of onion. We will be back.

Fast service. We always come early like happy hour. Its always vacant, fast seating, extremely…read morefast kitchen! All their food is five star, excellent! Music is festive. Fun. They have 1 TV on the bar side which they can turn to whatever sport your heart desires. Mohitos are great here. Artwork and ambiance is worth relaxing here. Give them your business!