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    Birch & Maple

    4.4 (284 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    This is the Monty Christo by far the best.
    Constance B.

    Great view on the lake. The Bloody Mary was delicious with an egg and chicken tender added. Lyndsey our server was very attentive and gave great suggestions. The food was mixed, club was rated a 3, tasty but not the best. The Burrito.Was not very tasty wouldn't order again, the Monti Cristo was the best of the three..

    Jena A.

    Birch and Maple is such a cute little spot. They have a waitlist you can join online which is really nice because they are usually pretty busy. The food was delicious both times I've had brunch there. I would recommend if you are anywhere in the area!

    Shay R.

    Birch & Maple is the best restaurant in Frankfort, MI. I struggled to find decent food during my visit to Frankfort during my visit but when I came across Birch & Maple I made sure to dine here two times in one day. Birch & Maple is a very popular place so I highly recommend making a reservation. I was able to make both of my reservations on the day of but it was a Sunday so I assume it was a slower day. They were still packed for a Sunday but I assume Friday and Saturday are their busier days. The staff was friendly during each of my visits. My waitress during my morning visit was very kind and helped us get our reservation for dinner when we ran into issues. The inside of the restaurant is large when you take into account the front sunroom space and the back area. I believe the front sunroom space is the more popular place to be seated because it faces the lake and it has a beautiful view. For breakfast I had the French Toast Monte Cristo, it was delicious. I couldn't get over how much flavor it had especially in comparison to all of the bland food I had at other places not even a block away. I was easily able to take half of the sandwich to-go. For dinner I had the Sweet Pepper Fried Chicken, which was also delicious. The dinner portion was large enough to ensure you have some to take home. I was given two large pieces of chicken along with a fair amount of mashed potatoes and veggies. I did like the blend of sweet and salty.

    Abigail J.

    Everything from the outdoor setup and decorating, to the indoor decor, to the food, to the staff and service is 100/10. We really enjoyed all of our food and it came out quickly. It was such a nice and inviting environment and everything tasted amazing. I cannot wait to come back here and try more!

    Poblano Cheddar soup
    Janice W.

    Birch & Maple has a great atmosphere. We visited for lunch on a Saturday and neither of us ordered what they are known for, the chicken and waffles, or the French toast. I originally ordered the Caesar wrap and had to return it because the chicken did not taste right. Ended up with the turkey club, which was fine, but nothing spectacular. I will say the poblano cheddar soup was great. I was a little disappointed after reading all of the reviews.

    The BEST Old Fashioned
    Mike M.

    Menu, Service, Cocktails among the best in Northern Michigan. Stop reading and just go there!

    Caesar Wedge... homemade croutons were delightful
    Jaclyn H.

    The food was so mouthwatering! The service was fantastic! Loved the look of the restaurant, very welcoming and serene!

    Bloody Mary with fried chicken, egg and sidecar

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    The vegetable omelette was fresh and absolutely delicious! We are from out of town and plan to come tomorrow before leave it was that good!

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    Great place, great food, great people. Must go place we will enjoy many more times when in the area.

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    10 months ago

    Awesome place service food location perfect get reservation or you may be out of luck sometimes . They aim to please mike Pritchard

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    They have geat food and service. Very pleasant staff, good bar and convenient parking.

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    Always GREAT FOOD (the fried chicken is amazing), friendly outstanding service in the cozy atmosphere!

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    A great place to eat. Plus, Nick the owner is fabulous. They bend over backwards to accommodate.

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    Great place for breakfast and lunch! Breakfast salad is so so good! Great, friendly service, too!

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    Chicken waffles were great, Servers were busy but served us well. Good spice and flavor to both things I had.

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    Ask the Community - Birch & Maple

    Dos Arboles - Horchata cake

    Dos Arboles

    3.7(64 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

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    Slurping Bear Asian - Fried Rice

    Slurping Bear Asian

    3.2(19 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    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.

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    Villa Marine Bar

    Villa Marine Bar

    3.0(78 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    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!

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    Iron Fish Distillery - Dry Pulled Pork Sandwich

    Iron Fish Distillery

    4.4(166 reviews)
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    While up north, I knew I wanted to swing by Iron Fish to purchase some bottles of bourbon…read morebarrel-aged maple syrup (it's reason alone to go). My party suggested we stick around for dinner too, which I wasn't going to object to. I wasn't surprised to hear that we'd have a 35-minute wait on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating and offered an empty room upstairs to wait and pass the time with some games. We asked if we could order some cocktails, and luckily the answer was yes. We placed an order with the hostess, and she brought those upstairs. Later, when there was a Shirley Temple spill, staff was gracious and whipped up another drink right away. Hospitality deserves five stars alone. What else deserves five stars? The cocktails of course. I had two "hotties," which were perfect with the wintry weather...and smart thinking. Who really wants a cold drink in January? The menu is simple, and much of the food is locally-sourced (huzzah). I vegetarian-ized the Christmas Dinner pizza, and it needed the saltiness/fatiness of the sausage. Still, I'll give points for creativity. Four stars. I get destination vibes from this spot, and I know I'll need to return in the summer months for the most optimal experience...but I was overall impressed with my winter trip. Five stars for Iron Fish Distillery!

    I absolutely love this distillery! While the cocktails are top-notch--the Old Fashioned and…read moreManhattan I had on my last visit were perfectly balanced--the food actually stole the show. I tried the Spring Chicken pizza, and it's easily my new favorite. The combination of lemon olive oil, smoked chicken, and that pesto ricotta soprafina is incredible. I come for the drinks, but I'll be returning for the pizza!

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