Little busier than i would have expected for a Tuesday, but it was a great experience. Came here to…read moremeet a friend, we enjoyed the food and beer (they have Alaskan amber!!!!!!!!) The hammy slammy reminds me of the turkey O toole from bennigans! People Everywhere to help, and a fabulous roadside pub type of restaurant.

If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, and want to sit down for a casual meal that doesn't…read moreinvolve a drive thru, get the 1/2 lb Super Spikeburger. The standard bun is a brioche - ask for it extra toasted. Then add Grilled Onions, pickles, lettuce, and extra Thousand Island dressing to emulate In-N-Out Burger Animal Style. It's a simple way to elevate & ensure your burger enjoyment. I love modding my order like this. Their waffle fries are seasoned and tasty. Super friendly staff and lots of extra-cold beer on tap exemplify the wholesome Northern Michigan vibe. Lots of TVs and a cozy, not-too-bright environment. I would totally go back.

Mom and pop diner. We have been coming here since I was a kid and now 30 years later I bring my…read morekids. Decent food at decent process, cinnamon roll pancakes are always a hit for our group.

Says it's been open since 1937. I have to feel my…read moreGrandfather that lost his house in Detroit due to the depression must have ate here many years ago. He Hopped on a train and bought land lived until times got better moved back down to Redford raised to 4 kids up here until my Dad came along at 51 years of age Grandpa was a rascal We kept the land in the family on wakley bridge road use to be called Deman truck trail. Breakfast was very good no orange marmalade but they were out Farmers omelette was very good Rye bread was outstanding me and the wife shared it. My son and girlfriend had pancakes and breakfast burrito if we don't cook at the cabin we will be back

The food was good. I had the molcajete and trio of cheese, guacamole & salsa dip. The service was…read morefast and very friendly. The ambiance is definitely a Mexican family style restaurant. Full bar as well including draft beers, custom margaritas and seating at the bar if you're wanting that. We sat at the table next to the kitchen and the noise didn't affect our normal level of talking and listening.

We stopped here on our way up north. We were pleased to find they had a spacious front patio that…read morewas well shaded, even during a heat wave it was cool. They welcomed our well behaved dogs there. The menu was large and clear. The margaritas, also large . The food came incredibly fast and was pretty good but not amazing. The servings were also large. The staff were attentive and kind. Overall would come back and try more food

Although I didn't take any pictures of our food, I thought it was still important to shout out this…read morerestaurant for amazing service, the prettiest view, and the most delicious food! We had a group of 6, meaning we got to sample a lot of the menu from meatloaf, smothered chicken, parmesan crusted whitefish, fish fry, and the Sharon and when I say not a single dish disappointed! We also ordered a hot Chocolate cake (10/10 recommend if you want a decadent HOT chocolatey dessert) and peanut butter pie. The restaurant is small, and reservations are required so plan accordingly, but this is such a great place right on the ausable river. They also have several bird feeders and it was so peaceful to watch all the different birds as we sat and enjoyed a wonderful meal.

We were up in the north woods with the in-laws . We had been to Gates previously for lunch and…read moresaid "Hey, let's go for dinner,". I called and Josh was accommodating for a reservation. Gates is a place that makes great food and is low key /non pretentious. Don't dress fancy, don't expect cloth tablecloths or napkins. Do expect solid food. The crew had one vegan and three carnivores. Ryanne and Lexi were great for support and took care of us. We had drinks and a few appetizers as well as entrees. The trout, pork, and steak were great. The vegan salad and pasta were vegan... We finished off with a few desserts and had a great time. The location is remote and beautiful but worth a 40 minute drive.

Decided to come back for a special dinner last week with my longtime best friend since childhood…read morecelebrating our combined 70th Birthdays. As mentioned in my first review last year, the decor is beautiful. No fighting to get the usually more comfortable booth seats, their freestanding chairs are well padded and equally comfortable! We both ordered the featured special that evening, Halibut Picatta with linguini pasta topped with shitake mushrooms. We split a salad, each plate was a generous serving (even as a split). The salad I ordered before and it was just delicious with pine nuts and balsamic vinaigrette. It certainly did not disappoint! The Halibut Picatta was out of this world, with just the right amount of lemon inspired sauce with capers. The linguine was delicious, it was a little sticky, but I overlooked it given the whole balance and deliciousness of the meal. Our server Savannah was excellent. My friend and I had a little issue with the wine, it needed to be returned. She was very gracious, brought out a small sampler of a different selection, a Pino Grigio before filling our glasses. We brought a special small Birthday cake for our celebration. They had the cake dressed and candles burning away delivered to our table. Thank you Savannah for making our celebration and our evening joyful and just perfect! The food and experience was even better than the last time I was here with my husband in October. We most certainly will be coming back, probably several times this summer!

I love the food and service there but it's really loud because of the high ceilings. We took…read morefriends there at Christmas time and the place was packed. We couldn't carry on any conversations because of the noise level. I like the upscale restaurant but if you are looking for a quieter, more romantic setting, this is not the place for you. A senior menu with smaller portions would be nice too.