I had the cod sandwich, and it was good. The service and variety of options was fine, and the…read moreplace was clean.

We've ate here several times in recent years. Its been an acceptable place for food. Today I have…read moreto say it was a big let down. After setting down it took about 10 minutes to get the waitress to visit our table. We finally ordered and it took another 30 minutes to get our food. We actually seen people come in after us that got their cook before us. My wife got her burger and sent it back because it wasn't cooked right. Then my meal came out followed by my wife's new burger. I'll add the only waitress was busy with many tables. However, I witness and heard her mention to the bartender that food was up for our table. The bartender did nothing. So maybe it was an unusual busy night for the cooks. But I'll say the food is average, staffing is questionable. This will he our last visit when we are in the area.

My wife experienced an awesome dinner last nite at Garrett's. Jennifer took great care of us and…read morewill ask for her when we return. Wife had a turkey sandwich and I had some chicken tenders that were very tasty. Dessert was very good especially the coconut cream pie !

Went with a group…read more Everyone wanted a perch dinner. The perch was PERFECT!!! Perfect amount of breading. And cooked perfectly. The restaurant was very cold, to the point that some members of the party needed a jacket. Service was very good.

I stopped by Back Door Saloon in Michigan and tried the Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls with Sweet Thai…read moreChili Sauce... and WOW! They were so filling that I almost ordered another round, but honestly, one order was more than enough. I even took two home in a doggy bag and ate them cold later without reheating or even dipping them in the sauce and they were still absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is amazing. There's a beautiful view, a patio, a rooftop, and TVs everywhere on the main floor, so you won't miss a second of the game. Whether you're there to catch sports, enjoy the scenery, or just have a great meal, they've got you covered. The service was friendly, fast, and the restaurant was clean. The staff works hard, so don't forget to tip! Everyone was so welcoming, and the food was delicious at a great price. I seen a Mac n cheese bowl topped with brisket omg sooooo good Pro tip: Check them out on Taco Tuesday! And one thing I really loved it's kid-friendly! I saw families with kids enjoying themselves while others were watching the game and friends were high-fiving over a beer. It truly has that welcoming, family atmosphere that makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be visiting again!

I was in town for a training and went two nights for dinner. The first day, I got a burger and…read morefries. The burger was very flavorful and the fries were tasty too. The second time, I got a chicken cesar salad. The dressing was terrible- watery and an odd taste, and the chicken tasted like the premade kind in a bag. If I was in the area again, I'd definitely go back, but I'll stick with "bar food." Both nights, service was quick, and the person was friendly. Ambience is sports bar and clean. Drinks are good, but the beer selection was lacking.

Love this place. Love the service, love the food and also a good little place to shop for Michigan…read moreitems.

excellent food and wonderful service! Such a wonderful family restaurant. 100% recommend. We will…read moredefinitely be back.

Eaten here multiple times. Servers are nice. Nice, casual environment. Pancakes are great, fresh…read more Breakfast, lunch, and dinner- all good.

The broasted chicken was crispy and moist. Not sure what spice it had...maybe thyme...it was…read moreoverwhelming to me. That made it much less enjoyable to me, but my mom didn't hesitate to finish hers! The scratch made mashed potatoes were terrific!!! And the gravy for the potatoes was delicious too. I ordered takeout and it was ready in 30 min. I'm pretty sure that cooked the chicken to order.

Even though it was crowded, the staff tried their best to keep food and refreshments flowing. The…read morerush in getting food out into the dining room was obvious as the bowl containing my spaghetti order was splashed with sauce. Small thing, but it shows that the kitchen was more interested in pushing food out than preserving good presentation. The surcharge for using a credit card was a turn-off. If you already claim the fee as a business expense, why punish the customer with another charge?

Service was outstanding. Very tentative staff. Food was good. All day breakfast is a plus!…read more I had the patty melt on rye and my wife had the biscuits and gravy. Family dinner charm.

My cottage is right next door to this place and it's been a godsend for years on end. I had the cod…read morebasket recently and it was incredible. Friendly bartenders and always some sort of character hanging out at the bar. I hope they redo their menu with no AI photos soon though. They're kind of unsettling and don't do the food justice.

Houghton Lake is not known for its fine dining, that being said I live here and Kilkare is a great…read moreplace to eat. From giant burgers to crab legs and Prime rib. Folks rave about the potato soup, I like the French Onion soup.

2019 New Year's Eve dinner was amazing! Chris was spot on all night with perfect service! We had…read morean amazing table by the window! They brought back a classic tonight with their breaded halibut with a caper sauce. It was perfect! I had fillet Oscar! My son had a new dish which was Ny Strip with sautéed shallots and goat cheese! Everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great night!!!! Great job tonight on Mew Years Eve! Chefs menu was fantastic! Our Fillets were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was cut up crab let meat! It was so amazing! Our sons NY strip was cooked perfectly! This is our fourth New Years in a row coming here! Thank you to the whole team!!!! Happy New year!! It was We come here three to four times a year. Tonight's meal was spot on with the other times we've been here. We started with the duck appetizer and it was fantastic! We then had salads and soup! Their French onion is fantastic! I had surf n turf and the fillet was cooked perfect medium rare and the lobster tails was the most tender I've ever had. My wife's crab cakes were delicious with a very good sauce on the side. My son had the ny strip and it was cooked perfectly! Service was great and the wine is a great value!!! Can't wait to come back!!

While we were fully prepared to dress up and go to a sports bar for dinner during our girls weekend…read morein Houghton Lake, East Bay Grille gave our group a better option. We made a reservation for 13 on a Saturday and they were ready and waiting for us. The table was prepared and two servers greeted us. The restaurant, located inside of the Springbrook Inn, is a bit difficult to describe. Comfortable with some kitsch, a bit of an upscale family restaurant with a reasonable wine list (also reasonable pricing). The menu is not extensive but hits all of the main American items: steak, seafood, pasta, soup and salad. All of the mains were served with mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, pepper or sans pepper for me as requested) and a potato (which included rice in the category). We did have two vegetarians in the group and the grill was not very vegetarian friendly. They did offer a stuffed red pepper, which luckily both ordered and enjoyed. The rest of the group had a large variety: cajun pasta, steaks, shrimp, perch and my order of ribs. The cajun pasta had a good flavor and was not at all spicy (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences). The only complaint was that only a lone shrimp was found in the dish (the menu did say shrimp, which while suggesting a plural, was not). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the ribs as was a bit disappointed. The meat was tender but severely over sauced. I also found the sauce to be average. I did really like the sauteed veggies. I would not agree with the other reviews that the food is outstanding. I felt it was good to above average, depending on the item. The service was five stars. Both servers were friendly and engaging, refilling promptly and were responsive in their check ins. My four stars are based on an overall good experience and the service certainly orchestrated this.

Everything was just right and hot, staff was friendly and cheerful a place you must try for…read morebreakfast

I love the atmosphere here and the friendly service. The sandwiches are great and priced…read morecompetitively. Easy to find and very small town, comfortable feel. You'll love it.

5 stars for the view. Food was very average for me and lacking flavor…read more We sat outside and our service was great! Started with the pretzel roll. 3/5 I had the burger and added a side salad with broccoli. The broccoli had no butter or seasoning of any kind and was under cooked. 2/5 I would not return for food but perhaps a drink with a view. My friends both got the turkey Ruben and they really enjoyed it!

Server was excellent - food was mediocre at best and service time was horrible. It was not that…read morecrowded and took over an hour from the time we ordered until we were served.