Amazing delicious food, We tried a little bit of everything, appetizers, soup , pretzel, and 4 oven pizza to sample YUMMY !! The staff was personable and attentive! We will be back again. read more

AJ's Lodge & Oven - Delicious oven pizza ! - Hotels Near Me - Bergland, Michigan

One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The moment we walked in around 7:30 PM, the owner was screaming at his wife in front of customers and employees. That alone should've been our sign to leave. We ordered two pizzas and waited. And waited. After two hours, we were finally told our order had been forgotten. When one of our friends calmly asked the owner when our food would be made, he completely snapped, went on a rant about how long he's been working, and then told us to F-off He told us to get the F out!! No apology. No accountability. Just pure anger and disrespect. If you can't handle customers, can't manage orders, and can't treat your own family or paying guests with basic decency, you should not be running a restaurant. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. Save your money and eat literally anywhere else. read more

I don't normally leave reviews, but this place was so bad I feel obligated to warn others. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this restaurant had no interest in customer service. We sat inside, which unfortunately meant being fully exposed to the kitchen -- and I wish we hadn't been. The cook/owner was loudly swearing, shouting "fuck you" multiple times**, clearly audible to the entire dining area. It was beyond uncomfortable and completely inappropriate for a public setting. We ordered pizzas and Cobb salads, which, according to the menu, were supposed to come with chicken. One of the Cobb salads came out without any chicken, so we politely asked the server about it. She went back to check, only for the cook/owner to start screaming at her, yelling "there is no fking chicken on that salad!"** -- again, loud enough for the whole room to hear. He continued yelling in frustration, saying we had ordered from the "wrong menu" -- apparently upset that we used the original menu instead of the Oktoberfest menu, even though both menus were handed to us when we were seated. How is that our fault? The entire experience was chaotic, uncomfortable, and downright embarrassing. Between the inappropriate behavior in the kitchen, the inaccurate orders, and the total lack of professionalism, this place has no business serving the public. Save your money and your stomach -- go literally anywhere else. read more

Whenever we are at Lake Gogebic we make it a point to visit AJs. I love the wood fired pizzas and the salads especially when sitting on the beautiful deck overlooking my favorite lake. I recommend the Sicilian pizza. We almost always bring a large group and they have gone out of their way to accommodate us. read more

These owners should not be anywhere near their own business. They both have toxic personalities and have a habit of swearing and screaming at each other,staff and customers. Locals go there just to watch the 'shit show'. Service is insanely slow and the food is less than average. I won't be going there again. There's better options on Lake Gogebic! read more

Great food and great people. I highly recommend the wings and the pizza. They treat you like family. I love it here!

I've tried to give their pizza a chance, but it always comes out undercooked in the middle. The crust is way too thick and there's hardly any pizza sauce. I wouldn't recommend AJ's if you're looking for good pizza. On the bright side, the staff is friendly and the outdoor patio has a nice view of the lake. read more

Had a big party and showed up without a reservation. It was a quiet Thursday night and staff was very gracious and put several tables together to seat us. Drinks were good, apps were good (loved the garlic parmesan wings), but the pizzas and salads were the showstopper! Most of our party tried a variety of different pizzas and loved them all. I had a Greek salad with gyro meat on top. It was almost too beautiful to eat....but I did anyway! We have traveled all over the country and this is the BEST salad that I've ever had. One of the pizza orders was missed. The owner came out and apologized and sent out two big plates of cannoli for everyone to try. Again, the best we've ever had! This is the hidden gem of the Northwoods....well worth the drive. Gourmet-cooking in a beer and burger community. It's our new must-go-to place when we are in the area. read more

Let's start with first impressions. The location is very easy to get to being directly on M28. Even though it's on the highway, the hill it sits on overlooking Lake Gogebic, is high enough to eliminate any sound from the road. As you enter this traditional North Woods lake front lodge, you immediately feel at home and relaxed. Walking into the dining area greats you with wildlife mounts and a warm wood hug. A glance in the direction of the open kitchen reveals a spectacular Italian Pizza oven imported by the owner. Continue to look around you and you will see the beautiful historic large bar back rescued from a local bar. But be forewarned that it is possible to completely miss all of this because you may be drawn directly out to the enormous lake front deck perched high above the shore providing the best possible view of the lake. Now that you feel relaxed and ready for fun you order strong drinks and listen to the live music on the deck. Okay I know you are here for the food review. All of our 3 pizzas, the wings and salads were best ever! Not kidding just unexpectedly blown away based on some previous reviews. You can feel the passion in the crust, taste the quality of the meat, smell the smoke and char, and see the stretch of the cheese of the pie as the owner/ chef delivered each with a friendly welcome, a brief explanation of ingredients and finally a thank you for stopping by. I must add that the Greek Salad with gyro meat is my wife's new Nationwide, hands down, number one salad ever!! The cannoli for dessert are my absolute new favorite as well. If you're passing through the Nations most beautiful natural peninsula be sure to add AJ's Lodge and Oven to your travel itinerary. read more

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We stopped by AJ's lodge on a whim the other night while traveling through the area. What a great place! Spectacular views of lake gogebic, and some of the best pizza I have ever had! Anywhere! The crust makes the pizza IMO. Wood fired so it has a crispy crust and also has some chewyness to it. Delicious sauce and a great variety of toppings..you will not be disappointed! Oh yeah, one more bonus...live music. read more

Worst place I have ever been to. They encourage people to come in and panhandle from you while you are trying to enjoy your meal. Stay far FAR away. I won't even bring up the fact that their drinks are watered down because it seems people in the area already know this. read more

I rarely ever post a review, but I've never had worse service from management. Our party was of two families each of four guests. My partner and I ordered a pizza Margarita, but we soon discovered that the pizza was undercooked. We told the server, a new hire who was sincerely trying her best, and she offered to comp our drinks. But then the owner came out and yelled at us for eating some of the pizza before informing her that it was undercooked. Meanwhile, the other family never got their pizzas. When they raised their concern to the manager, they were treated with disdain, as the manager told them "you're lucky we are open to serve you." The manager finally gave them their order to go, and their pizzas were still not cooked, and they charged them for the pizza boxes. We will never dine here again. read more

The beautiful views and log cabin vibe plus the good music on the patio/outdoor seating area had us happy as soon as we arrived. The apps we got were terrific, and my husband and I both agreed that we haven't had better pizza in a long time. We really enjoyed the Sicilian wood fired pizza. So delicious! I rarely leave reviews, but this place was such a great stop that I wanted to share so others in the area can enjoy as well. read more

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It's supposed to be a restaurant but the bad live music makes for a miserable dining experience.

Always a must stop for us when up at our cabin! Had The Best salad ,and Pizza cooked to perfection in a wood fired oven, all made with fresh local ingredients ! Cannolis and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert as well oh ya and a pretty great Mule! Right on Lake Gogebic, AJ's is a beautiful place to relax and unwind with a huge deck to view the lake and eat outside or enjoy the ambience inside. Local tap beers and a nice drink menu, tried a Mule and it was great!The staff are amazing as well super friendly and efficient read more

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Stopped in from snowmobiling. The smell of amazing pizza hits you as you walk in the door. Staff is all owners and family, very friendly. Wood fired pizza is very good. read more

Rustic Log cabin atmosphere. Exceptional backbar and decor. Indoor and outdoor seating right on the north shore of Lake Gogebic. Sled in the winter, UTV/ORV or drive in or boat to their door in the spring , summer or fall. Excellent value and reasonably priced. Interesting menu and dinner specials. Fresh ingredients and delicious options. Not your every day bar food. Wood fired dishes and pizza. They get busy so there may be a slight wait so sit back, enjoy your favorite beverage and soak in the up north atmosphere! Gorgeous views from the outdoor deck. read more

AJ's Lodge & Oven - Fresh Flatbread Bruschetta. Sicilian Wood fired Pizza. A specialty of the house. - Hotels Near Me - Bergland, Michigan

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This place is terrible ! Management is terrible! It's not your everyday business! Don't get in your car and go there thinking they are open! They close on days when they feel like it! read more

Never been treated so rudely in my life! We had an ice fishing trip planned and wanted to reschedule or cancel our booking because there is very little ice this year. So I called 4 weeks before our check-in day. The lady on the phone went off on me immediately after hearing the words cancel come out of my mouth. I would rather sleep on the ice than stay at AJs after this experience. Terrible... read more

Pizza and burgers at the bar are served with a gorgeous view of Lake Gogebic! Spectacular!!!!

Great food. Love the pizza. Very nice, clean place. What a bonus being able to boat in!

The service here was beyond horrible! I have never had management staff act so terrible to costumers in my life!!! It took hrs to get food that was not thoroughly cooked and then they didn't even cook one of the orders. When asked where the food was and to have it made they were very hostile and threw together something thats barely edible. They then tried to make us pay for it. I have never been so offended. Just rude. read more

My husband and I stayed at the Konteka down the road while we explored the porcupine mountains. The restaurant there was meh, so we drove around our second night in search of a quality meal. After passing the Hoop and Holler, which looked a tad scary, we stumbled upon the Walleye Lodge and it looked cute and clean, so we stopped there to eat. Gorgeous view of the lake! We ate outside on the deck, we ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was tasty, and then ordered a chicken bacon ranch pizza which was also very good. The cannoli we took home was alright. Our waitress was a short, cute girl who was overworked, but did a great job! I'm sorry I don't recall her name. We are happy we came across this place! If you're in the area, it's a great little place for a solid meal and comfortable atmosphere. read more

Great place & even better staff! The hospitality & dining was second to none! We will be making this an annual stop on our snowmobiling calendar. read more

Great Lake view and great pizza. I did however have an issue when I ordered the "Sausage and Pepper" which is more like a bratwurst and I politely told my server I was confused and was expecting something a bit different, she was very upset asked me 3 times why don't I just take it home and then stuck me with the bill. I politely asked for the item to be removed which wasn't touched, not a single bite or even touch to the item, the server "Mary Beth" looked me dead in the face and said "Oh Fu** You" which I stated I'm a disabled veteran and shocked you would speak to me like that. She said "Yeah Whatever let's just get you outta here" the owner behind her laughed and said "Yeah we swear a lot around here" ... I recommend avoiding this place if you can. I'm a disabled USMC vet and regret giving any business to these people. No apologies or anything as I left. read more

We were just passing through on a road trip but the staff was very attentive and concerned with safety. They seem to pour their heart into their work in running the lodge and take pride in their work. Improvements are made whenever possible. I would recommend this lodge to anyone who wants a slice of the authentic UP! read more

Stayed at the resort which was clean and comfy with fabulous views. The restaurant was amazing. The quality of food was outstanding and we certainly did not expect it in the middle of the UP. I highly recommend the pizzas and tacos. read more

My wife and I had dinner Saturday night here and it was incredible. The wood fired pizza was great! Anthony, Mary Beth and Jim were awesome as well. We will be back!! read more

We stopped to eat at the restaurant. Ordered pizza, chicken wings, pretzel and beef brioche sandwich. The beef brioche was cold. Not room temperature, cold. We asked the waitress to return it and heat it up. Took a long time to get it back. When it finally came, it was still cold and the cook had added pulled pork with bbq sauce. We again told the waitress it was cold and now had pork added. She came back and said there was no pork on it. We said keep the sandwich and bring an order of chicken wings and asked to talk to her boss. The cook came out and started by saying he was not good at taking complaints from there it was down hill with yelling and swearing at us -- in front of customers. F...k this, I'm doing all the cooking, there are no f...king Mexicans back there cooking. He told us he was degreed and highly intelligent making us feel like uneducated women who didn't know the difference between hot and cold. He also told us he was there 16 f...king hours a day and all you people do is f....king complain. We got the bill which included the sandwich and as we went into the restaurant to pay he started again. We left and were asked by the owner how everything went. So we related the story to her and she went to talk to the cook. They are husband and wife we find out. We have never ever been treated so horribly. The pizza, pretzel and chicken wings were good, but the beef brioche incident was deplorable. The whole while he was swearing there were children present. The fastest way to succeed as a restaurant is to provide your customers the great experience they expect. Keeping returning customers loyal is more important than attracting new customers who will never come back. Consistency is key here. If you consistently offer them great food, great service, and a great atmosphere, they will be sure to keep coming back for more. read more

I've never been treated by ANYBODY the way the owner treated my party of 8. We reserved 4 rooms ahead of time. Drove 7 hours and got treated worse than garbage. We arrived around noon. We figured we would stop by and see if our rooms were ready. When we arrived we were greeted in the parking lot by an older gentleman and a younger gentleman. (I believe her son and husband). They directed us where to park our 2 trucks and trailers. We got them parked and then went to go talk to Satan's offspring. As soon as 3 of us walked in, we didn't get greeted or acknowledged. We told her that we were arriving and wanted to know if there was a possibility of getting our room. She wouldn't know that's what we wanted because she cut us off right away and told us that the room wouldn't be ready till check in time. Ok no problem. We told her that we would just change in the trailer and go ride for a few hours. She said we couldn't leave the trucks there. We decided we'd go get our 2 rentals across the street. When we were in the parking area, the 2 nice gentleman told us that they knew at least 2 of the rooms were ready and open and we can go inside them. Perfect. The girls went in 1 to change and the guys went in the other. While changing, the miserable human she opened the door to the girls room and asked why they were in the room. While explaining to her that we were told we could by the 2 guys, she slammed the door in our faces while we were talking. She then went next door, opened the door to the room that the guys were in, looked at us and said "MOTHER FU**ERS" and slammed the door. After riding all day, we came back to have some food and drinks. When we walk in, we see the her. She looks at us and rolls her eyes. Great start to a night out of spending more money at your establishment . As she watches me walk to an empty table, she grabs a glass of water off the bar and speed walks to the table and sets it down and tells me that the table is taken. Ok. So I go sit at another table but it's right in front of the live music. The sweet waitress came to the table and asked if we wanted to move to the "taken table" since the music would be loud. I told her what she said about it being taken. She told me that it was just an employee water and she will move it. Throughout the night we watched her help every table in the place...except ours. At one point she told just our table that it was last call. It was 9:30. The musician was on till 10:00. There were 50 people there. Weird. We stayed there anyway since everybody else was. Shockingly, it was wasn't last call. The waitress was amazing. We left her a very large tip after spending over $400. End of day 1. Day 2 we rode all day. After riding, we decided again against our better judgement to spend more money at this place. Throughout the night she would just stand behind the bar with her head tilted down staring at us like she's staring into our souls. Even after making eye contact she continues to stare. We ordered a pizza and when the food is ready, they set it on a counter and the waitress or her would take it out. When ours was done, she picked it up, read the receipt to see who's it was, saw it was ours, set it back down, and walked away. We asked the waitress if we can take shots off the shotski. She told us yes, and when she went to get it, she told her that we can't. Later, her son who is also working at the bar, asked us if we wanted to use it. When he grabbed it, his mom told him she doesn't want us using it. He told her to calm down and we used it. We decided to leave and stop spending anymore money at this place. We just went back to one of the rooms and hung out. She is a horrible human being and is the reason this lodge will never be visited again by myself, the other 7 people in our group, anybody that we can save from being treated like a second class citizen. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in the area, there are several other options. Do yourself a favor and utilize them. I haven't even included the details about how dirty the rooms were...black mold....cob webs...filthy ceiling tiles that were falling down. read more

A great spot on Lake Gogebic in the UP. This resort is great for couples, families and fishermen. It is a no frills lodge, but has everything you need to be comfortable and at home. It is very clean, it's pet friendly, and the owners really try their best to help you enjoy your time at Lake Gogebic. Two things I look for in a motel: clean and very comfortable beds & pillows. This place met both!! And the view is awesome! Woke up each morning to the Lake outside our door. We would stay again!! read more

We ate at the AJ's Bar & Grille and we loved it. I recommend the artichoke dip as an appetizer. The margarita pizza was also really tasty. Everything is fresh out of the oven. read more

Up on a snowmobiling week and we found this place to eat. The Grinder and the Pizza are out of this world. We returned every night for dinner. They are still in the first year for the restaurant and with Covid they are still working out the kinks. Still the food is worth it. read more

This "Resort" ended up being a bait and switch game. We had confirmed our request for an ice shanty and lodging for 3 old guys on our "dream trip" to ice fish. When we got there, windows were dripping water on the floor, the thermostat was set at 67 and a lock box was placed over the controls. The owner was surly and rude. Our ice shanty was not provided the following morning and in spite of the written quote from the owner, he tried to get us to accept "full guide service" and when we repeatedly tried to get his wife to understand that we had our email record with the quote, she said "checkout is 11" and walked of our room. We had driven 500 miles over nine hours. There were major snowstorms and we were helpless. This sad little business gave new meaning to "Grumpy Old Men". AJ's Walleye Lodge. Remember the name and pass on by. read more

This place doesn't even deserve one star. We waited to be seated and no one helped us so we seated ourselves. Finally, Mary Beth the owner came to our table and asked if we were eating or drinking and when we said both, she immediately was annoyed and started in on how she had a party of 30 coming in at 8pm in the dining area. There is seating outside so we offered to go there to which she said there was no room. She went on to say that she would rather just shut off the lights and that she didn't expect to be busy on a Monday. She was so annoyed that we were even there. She took our drink orders after hesitation. At that point there was no way I was giving her anymore of our money so we chose to go to a different place that would actually appreciate the business. I have never felt so unwelcomed at a restaurant before. As an owner and a new one at that you would think you'd want to build your business and the relationships along with it. We frequent the UP along with many of our friends and we will never go back.....Even the owners dog didn't want to be there. Yes, they have their dogs in the restaurant....seems sanitary and it cowered in the corner. Save yourself the trip, go somewhere else. read more

This lodge is geared toward fishermen who don't need much more than bait. While Mary Beth went out of her way to clean our room, including washing all of the bed linens and rinsing the carpet, Jim quickly dispensed any notion of friendliness with his surly demeanor and rude comments. There is no housekeeping unless you pay extra, and don't hope to turn on the heat, because the thermostat is under lock and key. No hair dryers, few working outlets, and any complaints you might have only starts a new argument with Jim. Overall, unless you have to spend very little time in the room, do not plan to stay here. read more

This place was a joke. In their ad it looks great,says you can rent boats bait exc...They charge the same price as other great places on same lake. We found the others after we and our spouses were treated like shit, by the man in charge. The woman ,was only seen when she got are money, then vanished. It's a scabby place, prego wood floors later over carpet, screens falling out ,coffee pot broke.we rented with a deposit ,chairs all broken , no one had time ,when the man came to fix things , he yelled and swore the hole time. We rented a boat from Gogibic lodge. And bought bait from the bait shop down the road. We we treated by everyone but, them. The man at our lodge said and I quote , I don't give a shit of i rent any of my boats... It cost us lots of money. Got nothing we were promissed. Please check out other places. read more

We had a great snowmobile stay here. Awesome room and great people. Lots of great places to snowmobile to from here. It feels good supporting a great family place. read more