First time trying a cudighe and it was delicious! Hit the spot perfectly after a long drive down…read morefrom Copper Harbor. They were open late and fed four hungry hikers. Others had pasties and liked them but I was glad I made my choice. It was kind of like a chicken parm sandwich, but with sausage instead of chicken. Highly recommend!

On my recent tour of the Upper Peninsula, I checked off another pasty shop when we stopped a…read moreLawry's on our way from Marquette to the Porcupine Mountains. The shop is not much to look at and we actually drove right past it even though we were looking for it. But I turned around at the next road -- and I'm glad I did because they make a pretty good pasty. I opted for frozen take away since the plan was to bake them for dinner when we got back to Wisconsin later that evening. My experience with frozen pasties is that if they are good to begin with, they'll be good when you bake them. And that was true for Lawry's. The crust and crimp nicely browned. The balance between meat and potatoes was perfect with just enough basic seasoning (salt and pepper) to bring out the flavor. I know everyone has their favorite when it comes to pasties -- I do too -- I like the ones I make at home the best ;) -- but I'll put Lawry's right up near the top of my list for pasty shops in the UP.

This is the kind of restaurant that I live for. Good freshly made food. Reasonable prices and…read moreunpretentious. But even more than that, really fun and cute waitresses who were just so friendly.. and not the saccharine fake kind of friendly... it was just their personality. When I visit, I will definitely be back

The pride of Ishpeming!! This was the first place I tried potato sausage almost ten years ago and…read morethey are still bringing their best. I travel for work, and when in the UP, I look for local businesses and local flavors, Sherrie's is a place I look forward to every time I head north. The service is fast and inviting, and the food really brings me back. The biscuits and gravy were amazing and paired with a locally made potato sausage was a great way to get the day started. When in the area, on your way past the tourist traps, this joint will take good care of you.

I had the 1/2 rack of ribs with dragon sauce and the sauce was pretty amazing and the ribs were as…read moreadvertised on the menu as fall off the bone. I'd totally come back again.

stopped in for first time after visiting Marquette from Iron River- we like to visit Marquette and…read morealways pass this place and decided to give it a try today. We were there at 2:45 on a Saturday and it was not crowded the girl who took care of us was new but very nice-I ordered a whole rack of ribs and my wife ordered a 12 ounce ribeye steak both were cooked to perfection the ribs were fall off the bone and the steak which was asked to be done medium rare was perfect-the great thing about the ribs besides how tender they were I got to pick from at least eight different kinds of barbecue sauce-I chose the spicy Carolina reaper sauce which was phenomenal-we would definitely go again

Ordered a Fat Tire and a smash burger with fries. It was amazing. Service was fantastic and…read morefriendly. It was some of the best bar food I've had in a while, I can't wait to go back. The bar/restaurant and bathrooms were very clean and well kept. My kids also enjoyed their boneless buffalo wings.

My parents live In the area and brought me for dinner tonight. Got the Big Erik's burger…read more Delicious. Cooked really well, and juicy. This is a local spot, so you will see plenty of locals. Everyone is more than welcoming.

The restaurant has a great interior, a cute log cabin theme. The food was very good, we ordered the…read moreFriday fish fry, it was delicious and the portions are big. It was a lovely restaurant and a great experience!

Our friends were visiting, enjoying the Anatomy of a Murder tourist trail. Since we hadn't eaten…read morehere before, we tagged along. It was a nice drive over and the restaurant has a beautiful lakeside view. The parking lot is more like a scenic turnout and, I suspect, it's a bit of a free-for-all when it gets crowded. The restaurant's decor is beautiful with a strong cozy cabin vibe. IT wasn't very busy when we got there (we had reservations, just in case). Our server was very friendly and helpful, setting a good pace for dinner. The portions for all of our orders were very generous. I'm told that the burger and the crispy fish sandwich were very good. The Jimmy Stewart pork chop - I'm also told - lived up to its reputation. I ordered the dill pickle fried chicken sandwich, which was fine but underwhelming. I would not order it again (admittedly I'd have to be VERY hungry to give that pork chop a go). The menu is expansive and I'm sure that you'll find a new favorite in the mix.

Phenomenal Location Great Bar…read moreOutside Patio to watch the bay Great food. Group enjoyed the specials and the fish and chips

So, our first stop on our 2026 Tour d' Yoop (the upper peninsula of Michigan) was…read moreEscanaba/Gladstone with an overnight at the Terrace Bay Hotel. We didn't have any plans for dinner so my companion started looking for acceptable options on his iPhone. "How about this one," he said. "The 'Fresh Water Tavern' in Gladstone. Gladstone is just a few miles away." Having been to the Terrace Bay Hotel recently I said, "Actually, it's just down the hallway." "Really!" He replied. "Yep, it's the restaurant and bar right here in the hotel," I said. "Let's go!" He replied. And so we walked from our room to the bar. Once seated at the bar we ordered drinks. I went for a dry martini with one of my favorite gins -- which was properly mixed and chilled. Since we were in need of dinner too, we checked out the menu. Lots of good options. I decided to try the whitefish sandwich. It was excellent. A nice filet on a decent roll with the right amount of sauce and crunchy veggies. I'd definitely eat it again. Generic but decent fries along side of the sandwich made for a nice meal after our first day on the road. I didn't expect to find five star food in Gladstone, but tasty three star food with a properly mixed cocktail at the hotel restaurant/bar after a long drive is actually worthy of four -- so kudos to the Freshwater Tavern!

Food and service was excellent. Nice atmosphere. The waitress was above and beyond my expectations…read more They have a great selection of berries and a nice assortment of different foods in there menu. I had the Lake perch. I couldn't eat it all. Portion size was not small.

One of the locals recommended this place to us, so we went for dinner. We were a little skeptical…read morewhen we pulled up and saw the building itself, but once we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised. This was a well run, nice restaurant, and the staff were all super friendly. Prices were good and the portions were generous. We really enjoyed the food, so much that we went back the next day for lunch. Great place, highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

The food is amazing, but pricey…read more This was a random dinner choice as we were struggling to decide food, and they won on account of meatballs. And it was worth it. Located inside the Roam Inn, we were treated to a chill covers playlist, good drinks, and good food. Our server was on it - she was juggling several tables but she made it look effortless. The meatball is not spicy - just a perfect blend and flavor. The pierogis were also so good. I opted for the burger and truffle fries - the burger was perfect, but SO MANY FRIES. She opted for the white fish, which she enjoyed (I didn't even get a bite!) All in all - it's a great stop if you're wanting to be in a nice dining environment for your evening.

This meal was perfection. The vibe is on point, the drinks are delicious, and the food was…read moreperfectly cooked and seasoned. I had the potato chip whitefish with mashed potatoes. YUM! If you're looking for an upscale dining experience, this is your spot.

The food was good and the staff was fun and friendly. Great view of the water and relaxed feelingread more

The service was outstanding! We ate inside and the place was nicely decorated and clean…read more Wife had boneless chicken tenders, I tried them and they were delicious. I had the Fish and Chips and they were very good. I'd pass on the coleslaw next time, it was dryer than mom's brownies and tasteless. If we are ever in this area again we would return for sure. If the owner sees this review, contact me for a great Southern style coleslaw recipe..