Let's be honest, you aren't going to the Villa Marine Bar for high-end crafted cocktails and…read moremichelin star food. Villa Marine Bar is the place you visit if you want cheap drinks and a beautiful view! My husband and I visited two nights in a row and didn't leave disappointed. They had a drink special for a pomegranate margarita and it was delicious! I also tried the blackberry margarita and no complaints. I've never had a drink from the Villa Marine Bar and questioned if there was alcohol in it because you test it instantly haha. The staff at the Villa Marine Bar are friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was new to waitressing (she told it was her first shift) and it was amazing seeing how patient everyone was with her. She was awesome and even remembered my group the next day when we visited. I was able to try the popcorn chicken during my first visit. It was okay but as I mentioned earlier, you go to the Villa Marine Bar for the drinks. Most of the people I observed were there for the drinks. The view of the marina was lovely. I visited right before the sun started setting so it was nice to see the color change of the sky.

Had a delicious lunch at the Villa yesterday. Greeted and seated by an owner. Server was…read moredelightful; knowledgeable about the menu items and the special of the day. I had the smash burger. It exceeded my expectations! Cole slaw on the side was tasty. The back deck offers a wonderful view. I'll be back!

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

Amazing place! Was here for the Ironman and the host was a champ! We got the chicken and waffles…read moreand it might be the best CW I've ever had. Clean place and a great vibe all around. Make sure to make a reservation if you're here for an event though ;)

We e been going to Dinghy's for decades. The food was always solid and service was good. The place…read morewas always packed regardless of what time of year we were there. Unfortunately it's under new ownership now and they've ruined the place. The lighting is now harsh, the food quality just isn't there anymore and the service is rushed. Oh, and the place was empty on a Saturday night! We will no longer be patronizing Dinghy's. There are too many other places that are better.

Tucked in the adorable beach town of Frankfort this hole in the wall is dark, loud, and cozy all at…read moreonce. The service was okay, not the best we've had, but it could have been a personality issue. The house salad with steak added on was crisp and refreshing, but TINY. Smaller than any house salad I've had in a long time. The clam chowder was worth the drive, however. My daughter ordered a kids meal and said it was "super good." Definitely worth a try when you're in town!

This was the perfect location on a hill across the way from the municipal marina. We had food from…read morethe food truck and had "a prostitute named Carla", excellent! And "let's pretend this never happened ", enjoyed the view and sunset later..

Great drinks, beautiful view but pricey!!! Went for a cocktail and loved it but 16 dollars a drink…read moreis crazy. Would have loved 2 but held off and went somewhere else.

This resturant has exactally what you would expect from Frankfort - We sat outside and it was very…read morepleasant. They have an upstairs patio that seems to be permanently closed. When you walk in you get a list of "Rules" (Be Patient, Good Food Takes Time, Etc) They were right. After 15 min we were able to place our drink order and ordered Chips and Guacamole. Chips were super thin couldn't handle the bland, unseasoned Guacamole. Tacos next. Comical. I had the El Pastor and something else unmemorable. 3" tortillas with about a tablespoon of meat each. Average. Waitress was unpersonal and Slow. If you're part of the Rich Lake People and you want some nice drinks with tiny tacos this is right up your alley. If your some poor Father with a hungry family this is probably not your kind of place. Forgettable.

This place has a really good atmosphere and their patio is super cute. The server we had was also…read moresuper nice! I like how many drink options they have and I went for the frozen strawberry margarita which was really delicious. I ended up getting 2 of these throughout the course of my meal. My friend also really liked her prickly pear margarita. For my meal I got the enchilada gigante and when the plate came out it looked right but after my first bite I realized it wasn't what I ordered. Inside was the ingredients of the Cubano chimichanga but it was still dressed as the enchilada. I can confidently say that pickles and enchilada sauce are not a good combination lol. I sent my order back which is the first time I've ever had to do that in my life and I was kinda embarrassed about it. The waitress was super apologetic. When I got the right meal back, it had 2 portions of rice and no lettuce and sour cream toppings which was not a big deal but just interesting that it got screwed up twice. The food was average. It was kind of bland. I do think the chips and salsa were tasty though! When the waitress brought our bills, only 1 of my drinks and my meal was on it. I thought she was comping me a drink for messing up the order but after handing over my card to pay she came back and realized she gave my actual bill to a different table. Overall just kind of a mess and unorganized.

What an unexpected valentines treat! My partner and I head up to Frankfort in the winter each year…read moreand we were so excited to find a new spot to try. The boa buns were perfectly tasty and I need to know what's in the Rangoon sauce because I could drink it (& might have!). The only feedback we had was the lo mein could have been a bit bigger in portion but otherwise very tasty scratch kitchen Asian food! We heard the bartender talking about all the specials so we hope the place stays in business for the long haul- sushi at the beach is always a hit in the summer

Went back for lunch and brought my mom. We ordered the edamame, which was just ok. It had copious…read moreamounts of salt. We were wiping it off on the side of the bowl. Next we each ordered pad thai. Don't do this, it's the equivalent of a frozen entree pad thai you'd get at any grocery store. The noodles are severely over cooked and everything is mushed together in a creamy peanut sauce. Really terrible, the worst I've had at a restaurant. My mom took hers to go and threw it out in a garbage can a few stores down. It was truly awful. The young boys working in the kitchen were loud and yelling at each other while turning up their radio and blasting music that you normally would hear eating out. They kept yelling really loudly to each other. I'm all about having fun at work, but be mindful especially if the kitchen is open and guests are seated where they can see and hear you. We won't be back, this is the third try and two times out of three the food was below sub-par. I really wanted this place to take off, but with the inexperienced kitchen staff and the lack of hospitality I think this place will close in a couple of years, at most. This industry is tough and I wish them the best.

It's hard to tell what I'm going to get each season I come up and try out The Mayfair. I came here…read morewhen it was the last place, then when it changed management. The food has been good, and it's a nice option in the area. The restaurant has always been clean and welcoming. I hope when I come back next that the wait staff has a bit more polish. Last time we were here, we sat outside and servers were dumping old glasses of beverages over the fence and not down the drain. Younger servers...but not the memory one should have months later.

My friends love this place.i went in to check this out and it was very friendly with dart board. A…read moregood beer choices. I didn't take photos but I will next time. The service was very nice and friendly. Nice ambiance.

The Cabbage Shed is a must visit!…read more I've been to Frankfort a few times but I was introduced to The Cabbage Shed during this recent visit. I was surprised it took so long to learn about this place! I visited during the warmer months so the outdoor patio was open. They have a DJ on the patio that allows you to request a song via submitting a song from the available vinyls. It was fun to look through the vinyls he had available and playing throwback songs. The Cabbage Shed is extremely popular so I highly recommend making a reservation, if possible. The outdoor sitting goes fast but they have ample indoor tables. My group was able to at least sit next to a window even though we were inside. The view on the patio is breathtaking! Even if you cannot sit outside, they'll let you step out to take a photo from the second floor if it's not too busy inside. I'm not sure if it's a requirement but every place in this area pour heavy handed. No complaints! I ordered the baked penne with sausage and it was unbelievable. I ordered this dish months ago and I still mention it anytime I reflect on my trip. The dish was flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. This was a relief because that's not the case for a lot of places nearby. I was easily able to get a a second meal out of my order. If I'm able to get at minimum two meals from my order it's always worth the price. I will definitely visit The Cabbage Shed during my future visits.

The prices were very expensive for what you received. The…read moreoutdoor seating was nice with a water view so I guess that is the extra cost. The salad which was my dinner hardly had anything on it. I asked about the salad and felt misled. The fries were very well cooked.

Brunch today was great! The homemade corned beef hash was excellent. The hash browns and bacon were…read moreperfectly crispy. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. The service and atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The new owners have a lot of fun plans that will make this place a destination.