We decided to walk home after hitting up Lake Street Pub. We saw Boyne City Tap Room and thought,…read more"What the heck, let's grab another!" I'm glad we did. There were so many options, it can be overwhelming if you have a hard time making a choice. Fortunately, the friendly staff offered tasters to help ease the burden of decision-making. The mood was right for a heart to heart convo, and we decided to grab a growler to go. This is the kinda place I would consider myself a regular

We cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal…read more The waitress was super attentive. A gentleman that I'm assuming was either the GM or owner went above and beyond to accommodate our group and ensure we had the best experience. The live musician was very entertaining and we really enjoyed his music. We will be back next time we are in town!

This is the second time I've been here and it just gets better and better. We dropped in for an…read moreimpromptu beer on a cold Tuesday morning, and we grabbed a seat at the bar. There are many food and drink options but we only wanted a tall cold one this fine day, and that's exactly what we got. Service was friendly and engaging and the vibe was chill. I only wish I lived closer

Unfortunately, we waited for 20 minutes and no service…read more We even went to the bar just to sit there and get something to drink since a server did not come to our table. Once again, no service ! Finally we left and went to Red Mesa. They have great food and service there. Usually the service is decent, no clue what happened here. Not a great experience at all.

This place has been a local favorite for years, and it truly shows. From the moment I walked in, I…read morewas greeted with friendly service and a cozy, vintage atmosphere that feels welcoming to both locals and tourists. I grabbed some delicious snacks to keep me going and had the chance to try a few local beers. Each sip was a delightful taste of the area! The decor is charming and adds to the nostalgic vibe, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak in the memories shared by those who frequent it. What did I have? - Widowmaker, Black IPA 5% ABV Keweenaw Brewing Company - Horny Monk, Belgian Style Ale 6.9% ABV Petoskey Brewing - Fried Mushrooms - Fried Cheese Curds - Coconut Shrimp

Let's be very clear--this is a local's place…read more FOOD: The portions are plentiful! I ordered cheese curds and a burger with fries...but in hindsight I should have skipped the fries. Curds were enough for a table of four. Overall taste of the food, however, is average. Despite being a good looking B&B Burger, the bacon was burnt and the burger itself didn't have much seasoning. I expected to bite in tasting a medley of flavors, but each bite was just okay. Maybe if I had a yeasty beverage or two before eating, it might help raise my opinion? TABLE SERVICE: Waitresses were prompt and helpful. BARTENDERS: Remember those honey badger YouTube videos (narrated by Randall) from 2011/12? That's what I think of when I read Yelper reviews from Brittany H. and Jay V. [in the voice of Randall]: *Mitchell Street bartenders don't care; they do what they want!* For example, when the popular 80s song, Your Love by the Outfield, came on, the 'tender on duty decided to turn it up to 11...and left it there for half the song. Locals seemed unfazed, but visitors got to the point they asked the waitress if they could turn it down. I'm guessing he didn't much care for the feedback, because he then played the song twice more. *If you're up for a rowdy atmosphere with an array of local beverages + solid bar food, I encourage you to step into this windowless venue! If you're looking for a nice, sit down meal and great tasting main dishes (OR you're allergic to peanuts)...best walk to Tap 30 next door.

What went well? Everything. Everyone was right! Clean,…read moregreat food, good service. Tons of tvs to delight the senses. A fantastic back porch with horseshoes and high top tables. Our whole table had burgers- olive burger, java burger, bacon cheese burger and plain. Solid. Also notable the group loved the fries! Great meal!

We had a group of 8 for dinner and drinks. The service was great! Everyone loved their food. French…read moredip eggrolls, olive burger, potato dipper w/ beer cheese and crab soup were all delicious. We will be back!

Got a table right away at 5:30 on Tuesday evening. The strawberry spinach salad was nice. My pan…read moreseared perch sandwich was somewhat disappointing - two small skinny pieces of fish hidden under sauce and lettuce. Still going with 4 stars because our waitress Mariah was great, grandson enjoyed his salmon, granddaughter liked her veggie quesadillas, and three year old great granddaughter ate her grilled cheese

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Food and service were very good. Lobster tail for $14. Very good. Steak very good. Desert very good.read more

I had really high hopes for this long time establishment, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read moreit. First, the ambiance and the service was excellent. We ate in the 'bar' section that had an excellent menu, tons of space, and a great server. It was easy to get refills, have additional drinks, and get the food in the timely manner. The concern is price for quality. The food quality was bad. The taste was nonexistent. The price astronomical. I can't recommend this spot until the price/quality quotient becomes more amicable. If there was even a hint of spice...or quality the rating would be better because of the service and ambiance. However, at the end of the day, this is a restaurant not a bar.

We had just eaten across the street at the Bridge Street Tap Room and wanted to continue drinking…read moreafterward. We walked in here and were immediately greeted by the bartender Theresa who introduced herself by name. We liked the atmosphere - the place is nice and cozy and relaxing with a long bar and a handful of tables. Theresa had a solid selection of premium spirits and beers for low prices. She also brought out baskets of popcorn for us. Overall, we felt relaxed and at home here and enjoyed our inexpensive drinks. I could see myself as a regular here if I lived in the area. Worth checking out if you are looking to drink in downtown Charlevoix.

Decent local joint. Not inexpensive tho. $6 for a draft beer so not terrible but I thought it would…read morebe less. From other reviews I thought the staff would be a little rude because we're not locals but the bartender was friendly - just very quick to let us know it was cash only. Would come again for a beer.

Great addition to Alanson! They have lots of events, live music on weekends, and great bar food…read more Get the cheese curds!!

Zero pics; this review is for our takeout order. SO DELICIOUS!!!…read moreAppreciated accurate timely service which ensured our order was ready on time with zero errors. The inside of establishment is big, clean and a popular spot for the locals. Once home, it was plentiful, hot and very tasty. Comfort food with a mild kick. Loved the Lanson's Smash Burger, various pizzas, decent queso (very good for east coast) and side salad.

We were just passing through on the way to Northern Michigan and I'm so happy that we found the…read morePine squirrel. The long bar was filled with patrons, which made the ambience festive. We ordered a taco salad and white fish dinner, plus a couple beers. Everything was great and our waitress. Amanda was attentive, but not too attentive. She was really good.

Caroline was the perfect waitress. We had the jalapeño Dip with pita bread, AMAZING. I save a bit…read moreto put on the Hangover Burger. The other two dishes Mac N Cheese with Brisket, Mac N Cheese with pulled pork. Hats off the kitchen staff. Food came out quickly and hot. So good we bought some Merchandise. T-Shirt and sticker. Great Stop. We loved the Squirrel decor.

We were from out of town and came here with a relative who lives in Charlevoix, MI. He wanted to…read morego bowling. I did not have a real opinion either way before or after coming here. I think that if you have been to one bowling alley, you have been to them all. Some of the only differences would be the size of the building and the atmosphere of the location. Space was limited here due to COVID BS, so we had to be put on a waiting list, briefly. All parties had to be spaced at every other lane. Staff, while courteous, was very to the point. They probably get tired of putting up with disrespectful youth and drunk amateur bowlers. I get it. The waitress we had should get a raise or at least a promotion of some kind. She was friendly, prompt with doing her job and always looked busy. She told me that if a customer ran out without paying, which happened to her once to the tune of $60, she has to pay out of her own pocket. Sad... All in all, you get what you would expect for a bowling alley at The Northern Lights.

We ordered carry out and what do we find when we get home?! These sorry excuse for chicken wings!…read more All 18 we ordered were this size and I just can't understand how anyone thought this would be appropriate to serve I don't carry what your specials are for the night. Severely disappointed in this place and we'll never do take out from there again.