Great food, cool atmosphere, awesome service and a local selection of drinks! Definitely recommend!read more

The most fabulous restaurant to ever exist. I dream about their Greek chicken sandwich and we have…read moreto stop every time we are in town. The staff is always friendly and their drinks are always strong :)

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!

Look, pal. Nothing really beats a hole in the wall pub. I'm a little huss for some good down to…read moreearth bar food, ask my mum. Situated on a corner where two roads meet, this place has all the fixin's of a place with stuff on the walls. Classic hole in the wall pub decor, classic hole in the wall pub tables and chairs. It's one of this places where when you walk in, you're there. Locals, strangers, friends, enemies, lovers. They're all there. So come on in, pull up a stool, and let's get down to business. I will say service was great. I may be a little biased as the waitress said I was the only one in her section. But I'm going to instead assume it's because I'm such an amazing patron. Hilarious and handsome to boot. Or at least the hilarious part. Hokay. So. As much as I'm a huss for bar food, I'm even hussier for wings. So, naturally I ordered the wings. Bone in, as god intended. Buffalo sauce, as Darwin intended. They came perfectly saucy, perfectly temperatured, and perfectly in a little bowl kind of thing. They were meaty and juicy. Loved the flavor. I would eat my body weight in them, and my body weight is not small numbers. I kept the main course simple. Half pound burger, deluxe (lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion). Added mustard. Ketchup's on the table. Then as my side I got the sidewinder fries which are kind of like spiral potato wedges. The burger was pretty decent. The size was good, but the flavor was a little underwhelming. I'm pretty sure the patty was one of those pre-made deals that come in packages. I could be wrong, but that's just what it looked like. Regardless, if I had ordered a burger that was more of a specialty, there might have been more flavor involved. The fries though were pretty good. They're thiccc. Thick fries save lives. I have been here before, a couple times, and would certainly come back as their menu does have a wide variety of food. Don't be bashful. Creationism wings: 10/10 Burger WOW factor: 6/10 Chonky potato wedge spiral fries: 10/10

Bluefish was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed everything from drinks, apps and our main entrees…read moreto the friendly service and warm ambiance. Their french bread is the best any of us ever had. (We couldn't get the recipe from them) We tried the goat cheese bruschetta, Hummus, Bolognese pappardelle, French onion soup, and Étouffée. Everything was delicious. We will be back when we are in Manistee again.

We absolutely LOVE this place! The decor is amazing! The menu is incredible and has items you…read morecannot find elsewhere locally! It is a bit pricey but worth it! We go once or twice every visit to Manistee!

Always satisfied with Diner 31. Food, service always consistent. Waitresses attitudes always…read moreupbeat, welcoming and they know many customers by name and that says a lot. I recently commented on a $15.00 breakfast at Chef Jarod's and Company that is literally less than 30 second drive and 2 minute walk from each other. Look at the picture and for the same price you decide. You can substitute the biscuits and gravy with pancakes if you wish too. Eggs cooked perfectly to order. Coffee cup continuously filled. This is a busy diner and the wait at the door is well worth it.

Everyone needs a little breakfast in their lives, and since I'm part of everyone I decided to try…read morethis little spot out! It was a small, quaint little place. Much like the small, quaint little places of yesteryear. Typical diner decorations, typical diner servers, and typical diner patrons. This was textbook. It was super busy when I got there, but by the time I left there was probably a 10-15 minute wait at the door. But you know these breakfast places keep takin' 'em in and puttin' 'em out. Since I absolutely despise anything where all my breakfast foods are mushed together (pizzas, burritos, omelets, scrambles, hitches, macros, and fizzles), I opted for the more traditional route of "food on a plate, maybe touching a little bit." It's kind of like the difference between kissing cousins and married cousins. This episode of breakfast will be brought to you by: chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, American potatoes, bacon, and toast. Special guest, chocolate milk. I'm a little trollop for chicken fried steak. Or really anything fried with a layer of gravy. This one wasn't bad. Had decent flavor, gravy portioning was good. I would welcome it back like a close friend. The eggs were good as well. Since my body can only consume scrambled eggs, anytime they aren't runny or have that weird cooked-too-long skin on them is a win in my book. I would embrace them again like a long lost relative. The American potatoes (or how I always have to ask for them because I can never remember the name "those little potatoes that are chunks"), were good with the ketchup. Cooked the way they were supposed to be. I would sit next to them again on a bus. The bacon. Oh, the bacon. If you're a breakfast place and serve bacon, this will make you or break you in my eyes. The hardest thing I have ever found so far are restaurants that claim to know how to do floppy bacon. Limp bacon. Soggy bacon. Whatever you want to call it. They always claim they know how, then they bring out bacon I could harpoon a fish with. I want bacon I can tie together like shoelaces. Sadly, this bacon missed the mark. I would turn this bacon away at the door. Ultimately, it was a breakfast place. It did what it set out to do. Chocolate milk 10/10 Made up breakfast foods 3/3 Flaccid bacon 5/10

This pub and restaurant located at the famed Manistee Golf Club, Cherry ave,, Manistee serves up…read moresome sumptuous fare. The fresh battered and expertly fried onion rings are great! The tuna melt, fish basket, and burgers round out a really good menu!

This doesn't seem like the same place as the previous reviewer visited. We went for the Friday…read morenight fish fry and had a good time and enjoyed the food. Only one of us got the fish fry of paddock. Others had the 3 tacos special, the fried Alaskan cod, and the Caesar salad with chicken. We all enjoyed the food. The service was excellent so we left a generous tip. We ate upstairs, which was more casual and less stuffy than the white-clothed tablecloth seating downstairs. Good night out overall.

Amazing food and Service! Thank you Connor! Pork Belly App beyond belief! Drinks superb! Above…read moreand beyond on all points!!

With a commanding view of Lake Michigan and a portion of the golf course, Arcadia Bluffs restaurant…read moreprovides a casual, welcoming yet elegant feel. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly and attentive. Appetizers,salads,soup,sandwiches, entrees and desserts are reasonably priced. The bar provides wide variety of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. My Arcadia Club sandwich was piled high with ham,turkey, bacon, cheese.lettuce tomato. Very satisfying The Michigan apple cherry salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts and chicken was delicious. Bottom line..... I will return

Brewery # 265 We…read morecame in here right when they opened at 11am on a Sunday for lunch and a few beers before our kayaking trip. I was surprised to see they had a brunch menu instead. I immediately ordered the corn beef hash that came with 2 sunny side up eggs and sourdough toast. It was all delicious. I also ordered a flight of beers that were all solid. While they didn't have a hazy IPA (my favorite style) they did have a good selection. The Nightfall Imperial Stout was my favorite followed by the Manistee IPA (American IPA). The Hefeweizen and Lumber Baron Wheat beer were both solid. The place itself is very nice and the bartender was really friendly. The place wasn't very busy with only 2-3 other tables full when we left. They also make their own spirits for purchase.

Friendly staff and good variety of beers. We had the fish dinners and smiled fish app. Good music…read morechoices and parking across the street.

Service is terrific! Staff is friendly and attentive. Food was very good and delivered quickly…read moreeven though the place was hopping. Went in for the hockey game and they put it on right away when asked. We'll be back!

Country ambiance inside with lots of outdoor seating, large bar and a few large tables inside for…read morelarge parties. Pretty tight space but they make the most of it. Waitress was friendly and seemed seasoned in her serving career and with large parties. Food took a while but it was a busy Friday night and we enjoyed conversing with our table. Food was pretty good, all your typical bar food. Portion sizes were generous and everyone left happy. Would definitely recommend the sweet potato fries and the club sandwich.

It was our first visit to Doc's on the River…read more The restaurant recently just changed names and ownership. The new owner also renovated the restaurant and the up north vibes are cozy and welcoming. There is a very large parking lot. When we walked in, there was just a small nook to stand while we waited for a table. It was very busy, but expected for dinner time on a Saturday night. There was not a host at the stand so some other guest had a pen and was adding everyone's name to the list. Which ended up being very helpful actually! The host came back to tend to those waiting when she had time. She was very pleasant and kind. The space could be a family restaurant, but I would say it definitely leans more towards a sports bar. There is a full bar, high top tables, regular tables and lots of tvs playing sports. Every table was full when we were there and it was pretty loud. Towards the end of our visit it started to clear out a little bit. We noticed that when it did get quieter when people started leaving, there was not any music playing or anything. It kind of made it awkward feeling. We had the jalapeño corn bites as an appetizer. They were served with ranch. The bites were ok. I probably wouldn't order them again. For our entrees, my boyfriend and I both had the broiled walleye. It was very good and it was not dry. The mashed potatoes were amazing and my favorite part of the meal. The veggies were fine, nothing fancy! Our waitress seemed stressed and you could very much tell. The place was very busy but she was still attentive and helpful. They do have very nice restrooms. The place felt clean. Overall a good spot if you are passing through.

We met some friends at this establishment for dinner. We use to go there before it was bought out…read moreand really enjoyed our experience there. Doc was amazing and the staff were excellent. After the new ownership came on board the FOOD and the waitstaff aren't at all as accommodating as before. Now that the establishment has reopened it has disappointed to say the least. Three of us had the perch dinner and we were all so disappointed. I'm not sure if they are truly selling lake perch or something else. I've never had perch that had such a fishy taste. Also beware prices are $$$.

We stopped in for lunch before taking a drive to explore the area, visiting from Dearborn MI. I had…read morea delicious bowl of cheddar broccoli soup that was on point for flavor and consistency. Then a wonderful Mexican type salad with ample: sautéed onions and peppers, corn, black olives, cheddar cheese and a spicy chipotle ranch dressing. I added grilled chicken breast and it was very tasty and filling. My sister enjoyed a Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and she said it was also fantastic. An ample size chicken breast breaded and sauced well, lettuce, tomato plus a firm but soft bun that held up nicely. She had tots as a side which made for a great meal. Our server was very pleasant, personable and attentive at just the right times. The ambience was a rich wood decor: floor, walls, booths, tables and chairs. But a warm atmosphere with black accents, comfortable seating. There were stairs to enter with railings but I might have missed a more mobility accessible entrance. I recommend calling if this is a detail you need. They're great for groups as the place was packed on Mother's Day when we first attempted to eat there. So glad we went back and I'm sure this will be a sure spot to eat when we're in town again.

Good bar food selection, and some steakhouse dishes on weekends. The bungalow specializes in good…read morefood , large portions and top service for a fair price. The prime rib Philly sandwich is 1st class with grilled onions and peppers with plenty of cheese, excellent, and the onion rings are also very good! We always hit up the bungalow whenever we're in Manistee.