This site mentions three things to consider when giving a review: food, service, and ambiance. I…read moream going to cover these three factors, but in the order that I perceived their importance at this restaurant. First off is ambiance. What I liked best about the ambiance was the music. It was pleasant and, most importantly, quiet enough to allow easy conversation with your fellow diners across a table or booth. Second in importance to my wife and I during our most recent visit to Southwoods was the food. My wife got the cod and shrimp special and said it was the BEST cod that she had ever eaten - and she loves her fish - and that the shrimp was also very good. I also felt the liver and onions were among the best that I have ever had. And the quantities were great - with both my wife and I taking half our meal home to eat for dinner this evening - and the prices were more than fair. But, most importantly to us was the service! We were served by Libby and she was FANTASTIC! She took care of all of our requests, and kept our glasses filled, while never being intrusive! On a scale of "10", I will give the ambiance and the food the maximum score of 10", but - ala the movie "We Ate Spinal Tap" - I am giving Libby an "11"! I almost said "rewarding Libby with" instead of "giving", but I feel that we were the ones rewarded by her service. We have eaten here before - though not often enough - and will continue to do so. Southwoods is definitely on our list of go-to restaurants. And, we sincerely hope that EVERY time we do dine here, our server will be Libby!

This place is great for families as well as hanging out with friends in the large bar area. Service…read morewas friendly and our orders were accurate. Lots of options on the menu from pizza, pasta, steak, seafood, burgers, and salads. The bread rolls they brought out before our meal were delicious, and the bar fries were amazing! Definitely coming back next time I'm in town.

Service was great with new 'waitress in training' the wait was 20 minutes because they were short…read morehanded but we were served quickly after seated. We had 2/$25 so we chose the Big Bangin' Burger with xtra crispy fries with a side of tortillas and spinach, artichoke dip. The burger was spicy and we had four iced waters each.. it's just an afternoon Applebee's regular not too crowded American food ambience. The burger was great. The fries were great. Everything is good. Your sister got brownie bites with ice cream for a really reasonable after dinner. And as I've said before you get what you expect at a place like this just like Dairy Queen and I can't say anything was wrong.

So we had a little get together with manager Logan and tore down all the barriers and sources of…read moremis-communication. Now we stop in at least once a week. The food is still decent and the menu is full of options. Tuesday is Salad day and every day is happy hour 3-5pm. Half of appetizers.

Delicious food (I had a whitefish eggs Benedict)! Service was great. Highly recommended.read more

Excellent breakfast place right on 31. Nice ambience with outdoor dining. Our server was very…read morefriendly and efficient. The food fresh and delicious. Loved the sour dough toast. Only problem for me was the sausage. Flavor profile was a bit off as the meat contained herbs that were a bit overpowering. Will definitely return.

We were running errands n the area and had a light lunch. We were hungry and I suggested we try…read moresomething new. We went to Sage and sat at the bar for happy hour. Sonia and her daughter were running the bar and they were very nice informative and engaging. We ordered the happy hour wine and some 1/2 off appetizers, bang bang shrimp and shrimp cocktail. Both served as full size appetizers. Then we both ordered the filet medallions and was cooked perfectly. The bordelaise sauce was very deep and flavorful and I also ordered a side of bernaise which was also good. We enjoyed our experience and will be back to try the walleye. Sonia said it was great so I will trust her recommendation. My only criticism is the bread in the basket. The butter good the bread not so much. Improve that and will be a 5 star experience

Enjoy dining at Sage while we are staying in Petoskey. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.read more

Superb pistachio salad and white fish dinner. Five stars…read more Dinner on the porch was outstanding.

An absolute charmer! The terrace inn is beautiful and welcoming, we grabbed a drink before dinner…read moreat Josephine (back porch of the inn) - so relaxing and laid back. The hostess was so nice to set a table for us outside upon request instead of our indoor reservation - and it was the best!! The whitefish is the way to go, so delicious and the table's favorite entree. Don't sleep on the crème brûlée! We will be back, this is the perfect place for a relaxing and delicious dinner out!

Oh how I wish this place would have been better. It's a…read morecute place and our server did a great job overall. Those are the highlights. My friend ordered the kabob dinner and said it was good...but over $20 for some veggies is crazy. My gyro and truffle fries....honestly I should have just sent them back. This is one of the most disappointing meals I've had recently. They put a tomato paste on it that I almost requested without, but trusted it would be interesting. It literally tasted like cheap canned tomato paste. Gross and certainly doesn't blend well on a gyro. The lamb meat itself had a decent taste, but the way it is served makes it difficult to eat in a pita. Gyros are typically chopped or shaved lamb which makes it easier to eat and helps ensure you're getting more lamb per bite. Served in these strips, it was just falling apart and not blending with the feta. The fries...terrible. Just terrible. $6 to sub truffle fries which seems like too much but I hadn't had them in a long time so had to go for it. Listed in subs it simply says truffle fries, so I didn't know they were going to be covered in liquid cheese. They ARE listed in appetizers with the full description but I didn't look there until after bc I didn't order an appetizer. The cheese was awful, completely overwhelmed the TINY bit of truffle taste, and SO salty! Take a look at the picture and decide for yourself if the gyro and fries is worth $23. I eat a lot of gyros, and this being the most expensive one I've had is the worst. Heads up that they charge a service fee. Doesn't bother me as I always tip at least 20% but no one pointed that out and I'm not really sure what it's for. Does that go into the servers pocket or? Won't be going back to find out.

We just have to say, Stacey is pretty amazing! Very accommodating and patterns with people. She was…read moregreat to have as a server. Thank you for being awesome!

The other restaurant in the resort we stopped in for breakfast as it was included. We read good…read morethings about it too. Very bright with one whole side with windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. Staff was great and we got a table by the window. For a buffet the breakfast was really good. Do not skip the omelette station. It is really

The BREAKFAST BUFFET IS PHENOMENAL! You do not want to miss it! Go now! Well worth the cost, and…read morefood is amazing. Local venues used for food as well.

I've never been to a Buffalo Wild Wing's that was more clean, visually appealing, and had great…read morefood and service. For what youre paying for, this is a great deal.

We rolled in, ready to take full advantage of the $9.99 Unlimited Appetizers deal... but apparently…read more"unlimited" means unless we're out of stuff. Mozzarella sticks? Gone. Onion rings? Don't even ask. So... 3 out of 5 ain't bad, right? (It is.) Got our apps eventually--without silverware, napkins, or even a "sorry." I guess finger food just means literally use your fingers. Meanwhile, a poor couple sat down near us at 6:15 and were told they couldn't place a food order until 6:50 because the takeout screen was full. What kind of nonsense is that? Dine-in guests told to wait for takeout to clear? Make it make sense. Honestly, the staff looked like they were in survival mode. This location is clearly understaffed, overwhelmed, and about one chicken wing away from total collapse. Corporate needs to step in before this place turns into a ghost kitchen with a full dining room.