This restraunt was incredible from start to finish. So me and my family were going on a trip to…read moreMichigan, and we happened to stop by this little town called Leland, aka Fishtown, which had a bunch of stores and places to eat, and a incredible view. So we got there and there was a 30-40 minute wait time, but it ended up being 20 minutes before we got seated. We were then intorduced to our waiter, who was extremely nice. i got a Diet Coke and it tasted fantastic, no issues whatsoever. The menu looked phenomena, with tons of tasty dishes, but i ended up getting Whitefish and chips, and they were phenomenal. The fries were amazing, the waiter even brought us extra ketchup without us even asking. The fish also tasted very good, basic whitefish, but the crispy and crunchy taste was just soooo good. we tipped $50 just for the service and the quality of the food. If I lived around the area, I would come here often. Highly recommend eating here and visiting Leland!

Great place for fresh fish!…read more Group of six of us came on Friday night just before 6PM and waited about 30 mins for a table on the patio. Nice shades table at this time with great breeze on the riverfront/marina area. We all ordered fresh fish with half of getting the almond Whitefish ($30) and it was outstanding! One BIL got the New Orleans Whitefish ($33) and the other BIL got the Whitefish tacos ($21) and it was unanimous...everyone loved the food. What really made our night special was our server Julie! She was super friendly, fun, helpful and very prompt. She is a precious asset for the restaurant!

I gotta give it 5 stars for what it is...it's a cafe by the falls in this historic fishing town by…read morethe docks...Period!! People complain that it has a limited menu...IT'S A CAFE! We thought it was a great venu! This was our first time to Leland and wanted to check out the fishing bay area for what it's famous for. It was about 4:30, we walked up to the Cove restaurant and noticed a small line waiting and then I noticed a small staircase along the wall and walked down and there was Ricks Cafe'. It said seat yourself, so we did. Didn't think we were going to get any service anytime soon, within a couple of minutes a young lady appeared taking our order. Yes, it was a short menu but, the chicken sandwich with chips sounded pretty good. The sandwich was really good and the falls atmosphere were a pretty cool setting in this beat little fish harbor. We enjoyed watching people fish off the dock and some dude in a kayak trying his chances angling. We enjoyed it immensely and will be back next time in the area. As for the person who complained that there was limited tables for dogs...ITS A RESTAURANT for PEOPLE. I don't want to be near your mutt schlepping scraps off the floor. I really wish more restaurants would follow the Section 6-501.115 of the Michigan Food Code. No Pets allowed, only Service animals with credentials!

Since there was a long wait to eat at The Cove we decided to grab a table at Rick's since the…read morehostess told us there won't be a wait and menu basically the same. We were able to grab a table right by the water which was great! Unfortunately, the menu was way smaller than The Cove but they did serve their trade mark Chubby Mary drink. The day was beautiful so sitting right by the water made for a great ambiance. The waitress was friendly. Unfortunately, the portion size vastly different- we all ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder and 3 out of 4 of us got a bowl filled barely half way, while the fourth was filled to the top. When we mentioned to the waitress she just kind of dismissed it. White fish Caesar salad was outstanding- smoked fish delicious and dressing tasted just right. Portion was not big, just right for one person.

I was so excited to give this place another try after the remodel, especially because I love the…read morelocation right on the water in Leland. Unfortunately, our experience was just okay. Our server was not the friendliest and seemed a bit impatient when we had questions. She also seemed eager to get our order in and move on. My grandma is very elderly and naturally takes a little longer, and I felt the server was particularly impatient with her, which was disappointing. We ordered the whitefish basket, a whitefish sandwich, and the fried shrimp. I was completely perplexed that the shrimp basket didn't come with any sides like the other baskets. Without sides, the meal felt incomplete. The food came out very quickly, and everything was good, but nothing was fabulous. The fried shrimp were tasty but really needed some sort of different dipping sauce (not cocktail) , and I think coleslaw would have made the meal feel much more complete. Overall, it was an okay lunch. The beautiful waterfront location definitely helped save the experience, and I really liked the metal cups our drinks were served in -- such a fun touch! I really wanted to love this place after the remodel, but unfortunately, the food and service didn't quite live up to my expectations. The location, however, is hard to beat.

What happened to the Bluebird? The new "Blue Bird" is a shadow of its former self…read more The inside of the place is slick, modern and very brightly lit. If that's what you're looking for, you'll be pleased. But if you're looking for that old and faded in the best sense Bluebird vibe, you'll likely find the experience jarring. It's like they thought "what's the exact opposite of the old ambiance?" and then leaned hard into that. You feel like you're at any of 1,000 generic sports bars in anywhere, USA. The food was not the same either. Yes, they still have their whitefish, but it's a significantly smaller portion and the presentation was basically toss-it-on-a-plate-with-some-fries-and-call-it-good. Probably should have ordered the cheaper basket, because fine dining it ain't. The burger was a solid D. Ordered medium rare but it was a hammered well done, and anything other than meat on a bun now costs significantly extra. Adding on cheese and making it deluxe took a rather small burger up to near $20, which was more than the large pizza we also ordered. The pizza was good though, so if we ever went back, which we no longer plan to, we'd get that again. Cedar Tavern pizza still puts it to shame though, and since the rest of their food is much better and MUCH cheaper, it'll be a shorter boat trip for us. Most distressingly, they no longer have a salad bar, let alone any of the classic salads or cinnamon bread they used to serve. No peas and peanuts. No bowtie pasta salad. None of it. If she was still with us, my grandma would have mourned the loss of the peas and peanuts, let alone all the other changes. It seems like they know the food isn't really the draw anymore, because their website doesn't even suggest a menu - it's ALLLLL about the merch. Which they have a TON of. Including a line marketing themselves as a "yacht club." Which is funny because the old TC Yacht Club and the old Bluebird had a similar sort of vibe. The outdoor seating does have a nice perch over the Carp still though, and I would say that that is an improvement to the old setup. I'm sure visitors to Leland who never knew the old restaurant will find something to like (or at least a lot less to dislike). But I think everyone in our quite extended family have now tried it, and we're all in agreement about the new place: nice outdoor seating, higher prices, worse food and completely altered (for the worse) atmosphere.

We've been waiting for Riverside Inn to really find its stride under the new ownership (which "new"…read moreis really several years old now!), and last night felt like it may finally be getting there. Riverside was a favorite of ours when Kate owned it, and over the past few years we've kept coming back hoping to see the new owners develop a more consistent kitchen and, importantly, a menu with an identity of its own rather than one that sometimes felt like it was trying to emulate the best restaurants around the area. Last night delivered. The food was consistently good across the table--the chicken was cooked and seasoned to perfection, the pasta was excellent, and the accompaniments felt thoughtful and well executed. And please, whatever you do, never get rid of the whipped mashed potatoes. Those have consistently been something Riverside does very well. The focaccia with corn was fabulous and butter with honey is way better than previous iterations of butter with olives??? Nobody wants that. Service got off to a very delayed start, but once our server found a rhythm, things got back on track and the rest of the evening flowed much better. It feels like Riverside is beginning to settle into what it wants to be rather than chasing something they're not, and that's encouraging to see. We've been waiting for that. Last night was the most confident and consistent the restaurant has felt in a while, and we're hopeful they keep heading in this direction.

First, hats off to the bar tending staff! They make some tasty cocktails! Unfortunately, it's…read moredownhill from there. I ordered the bolognese and there was barely any meat! (See pic). Might as well just given me a plate of pasta. Finally, table of six gets an automatic tip included, which I'm fine with doing. However, the tip is 23% and that's their policy and we couldn't lower it. I've never seen anything above 20%. The service was fine, but not spectacular. I'd avoid this place. Total rip off!

We sat outside and waited until the doors were unlocked at noon. It was worth the wait. We sat at…read morethe bar and the bartender was friendly and engaging, a lot of fun. I was pleased with the fish sandwich I had selected while Sally opted for a beef dip. We both shared a generous order of fries which were served with a unique sauce that had a hint of horseradish??? Aditionally a large platter of condiments and compliments was available. The fresh sliced sweet onions looked so good I could have eaten them by themselves. We would have never considered ordering dessert at lunch until we saw several "locals" enjoying raspberry pie and testifying to the merits of the selection. It was fantastic!!! We can't wait to return.

Best Walleye in the Area! If you're looking for an…read moreauthentic Northwoods-style walleye dinner, Fischer's Tavern absolutely nails it. I came in specifically for the walleye, and it did not disappoint.

Wren was another level experience. The menu changes with what's in season. The dishes are…read morebeautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had to make a reservation for a Friday night on Memorial Day weekend. Service was excellent. The bar seating never filled up so that's your best chance if you didn't make a reservation! It's on the smaller side of a place, but it is very cute and you can tell you're about to eat a really great meal!

Worst fine dining fancy food experience ever on August 4, 2026…read more 1. The server was wearing a tank top with his armpit hair out in the wild. 2. The devilled egg's egg white was cold and the rest of the filling was weird room temperature 3. The mixed green salad was supposed to have marinated mushrooms in them, first there were none in mine. My partner's mixed green salad had one mushroom, thinly sliced, not marinated definitely. It was just a bunch of arugula with pine sprinkled on top of it. 4. The vegetable portage soup was actually good. 5. The bread was fine too 6. The tomato salad thin was basically a big slice of tomato with some other stuff on top of it. Only the pickled strawberries were good. But if you want tomato juice get that salad 7. The brannzino was a whole fish. Okay that sounds interesting and looked good. But wait, they didn't give separate plates for deboning it. Cherry on top-also took away the cutlery after the last course. So no cutlery, no plate, and no deboning skills in their regular amateur customer. That's was fun. 8. Lamb chops were under seasoned and unevenly cooked and fatty. 9. Of course didn't even bother asking for dessert. 10. They gave us some small cookies for dessert on the house. That was ok. 11. The bill was $400+ which definitely did not feel like it and safe to say never going there again.

Ordered 5 pizzas for pick up to feed a big group. It was ready on time, and everything was made…read morecorrectly (a little "well-done" on some of the pizzas but not bad). Bonus points for offering a gluten-free crust option. It was reasonably priced and everyone loved the pizza. They were training someone when we picked up - he did a great job and they quickly helped him when needed. It was very busy but they were keeping up with it. They have a nice outdoor area as well as seating inside.

Cool place and ruben and salad were good. Would give it a higher rating BUT they add a "mandatory…read more15% gratuity" for takeout. Takeout in this case was order at the bar and to sit at their outside table. Gratuity is earned, not an entitlement. Pay your employees and I'll pay a service gratuity that they earn.

Situated right on Omena Bay the views from here are excellent. The atmosphere is definitely in the…read morenautical theme. Nothing wrong with that as it is done in a welcoming way. I started with their Seafood Chowder ($10) this is said to be loaded with Shrimp, Clams and Crab. I could identify these things individually, however taste wise it was excellent.  I definitely wished the cup of it had been bigger. Price seems a little steep for portion size, but no complaints taste wise. I then ordered their Fried Chicken ($19) this had Golden-Fried Breast, Drum and Thigh with Mashed Potato and asparagus. The chicken was excellent, well seasoned and crispy, but still juicy. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were undercooked. A little harder then I prefer them to be, but edible and at least it was real potatoes. The service was great. Super cheerful and helpful. They accidentally put someone else order on my bill and they corrected it with cheer. Overall a couple minor issues, but still a solid 4 star review for me. Would I return? Absolutely!

Food was good, service was quick, and the view was outstanding! We would have loved to sit on the…read morepatio overlooking the water, but it was hot and humid. We opted to sit indoors, but it was super warm. I don't know if we made a good choice. The server also took a long time to cash us out.

Food, ambiance and music were great. Ended up leaving totally relaxed and satisfied…read more Eclectic menu of Indian and Scottish food. All three meals and dessert were outstanding!

Wonderful mix of cuisines in a lovely setting. I actually miss the huts outside in winter!read more

After shopping and walking around the streets, grabbing a bite to eat for lunch here was much…read moreneeded. We had wanted to sit on the rooftop to enjoy the views but it wasn't opening until 4PM so we didn't get to experience that. The clam chowder was on special so I ordered that to start with some peel and eat shrimp, cold- you can get them hot or cold and they were perfectly done and the cocktail sauce wasn't so strong that it overpowered the shrimp which was appreciated. My husband and I shared the trout basket and they were very lightly breaded, not greasy at all and well seasoned. My son ordered a cheeseburger and raved about it so much that he told our waitress on the way out that it was 5-star worthy. Note: he orders burgers everywhere we go so I trust his judgement . It was cooked how he asked- medium rare- and was thick and juicy to top it off. If you're looking for a spot with friendly service and delicious food- it's a must try in Sutton's Bay.

So the first time we came here was about eight years ago and the place was still just as amazing as…read morewe were remember. This is a bar, but it's also a restaurant in the food is unreal. First time we came here. We came to have a couple drinks and I remember the service was amazing this past weekend we went here and we brought our daughter for her birthday. She had the best time again. The food is still amazing. We'll be coming back as much as we can. I ordered the cod special and my daughter ordered the kids chicken and fries and the chicken was delicious. My fiancé ordered the burger and the cook on it was perfection again you can't go wrong with anything you order here. It's an amazing place. It's a must check out if you're in Sutton Bay.