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    Bates Corner Bar and Grill

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    The Shipwreck

    The Shipwreck

    3.7(12 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    We were on our way home to Lansing and picked this place at random and we're so glad we did! We're…read moregoing to be sure to stop here when we venture to the UP from now on! The gentleman who served us was simply a delight and you can hear his love for his community and this bar when he speaks which made our entire dining experience so much more enjoyable! Food -- My husband ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, and super juicy -- he particularly appreciated that they toasted the bun. I ordered the whitefish basket and was very happy that the breading wasn't overly thick and overpowering, but the tarter sauce was worth writing this review and I could have brought some home with me! We ordered the whitefish dip for an appetizer, which was fabulous, but I'm not sure the chips were the best pairing. Decor -- There are antique tools on the wall that are really fun to look at and guess what they were used for (some we have at home and still use), There's a much more modern boxing machine and games for kids, too. Bathroom -- A little awkward, I'm not sure a wheelchair user without assistance would be able to swing the shape of the bathroom. I did have a chuckle that there's a "men's" room and a just not men's room (it was whited out). Overall, an absolute delight and great place to be able to stretch our legs and get some good food. We don't drink, so I can't tell you anything about the alcohol -- but I hear their Shirley Temples are famous!

    Went for a Friday night dinner at the bar. We got a beer and captian coke. I got a side salad with…read moreranch that was very fresh. We shared a pizza. 10/10 recommend. The crust was yummy with the seeds. Pizza was very good. Owner/manager did give us free touch tunes credits which was fun to play some music!

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    The Shipwreck - Whitefish basket with homemade tarter sauce

    Whitefish basket with homemade tarter sauce

    The Shipwreck - The French fries were nice and crispy!

    The French fries were nice and crispy!

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    ByGeorge Brewing - Michigan beating Nebraska

    ByGeorge Brewing

    4.8(70 reviews)
    50.3 mi

    We frequented this place during our visit to the area. The beer selection was great - our favorites…read morewere Batter UP, Hot Nutz, Unicorn Piss, and Elephant Disco. The bar tenders were friendly as well. You can buy cans to go, but be sure to check the dates they were canned if it's not currently on tap, so you don't get a beer that's 6+ months old and possibly sour (we got one like that, but they happily let us swap). Driftwood next door was also great, good flatbread selections.

    4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more To be fair, you need to drive 30 minutes out of your way to get anywhere in the Upper Peninsula, but ByGeorge would be a worthwhile trip. They have everything I look for in a brewery - outdoor seating that's dog friendly, food handily available, and a solid beer menu. Our bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Super helpful to mama as she tried to decide which beers to get in her flight. They actually have two outdoor seating areas - a nice patio just off the bar and a rooftop deck above the patio. We arrived too late to order from their kitchen but there's a pizza joint next door that looked like it had good stuff too. Overall, good experience, and I'd be happy to drive a half hour off the beaten path to visit again. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

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    ByGeorge Brewing - Elephant Disco IPA

    Elephant Disco IPA

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