We were blown away with the obvious attention to detail in their kitchen. Chef DeMarias brings an excellence to any dish he touches. We started with Carlisle's queso. It was just the right combination of creaminess mixed with flavorful additions of meat and spices. The salmon is worth the 5 star ratings alone. The sauce that covered the tender baby potatoes and green beans (but I think we were extra lucky and got asparagus) is a treasured recipe put this dish in the "out of this world" category! I told our server and later, DeMarius, I would be stealing it! Our experience with service, food, and atmosphere at Carlisles was up there with the best we've enjoyed! read more

the best cheese curds i have ever had! so good i had to order some to go! 1000/10 recommend!

DELICIOUS Old Fashioneds -- they have a few to choose from. I had the honey butter one and it was perfection. Fish n chips and fried cheese curds were also tasty. My friend had a burger and the queso dip -- all good! Service was fine. Ambiance was casual. Bonus: there's a roller rink inside! Recently they used it for high school graduation. read more

Carlisle's - Honey butter old fashioned - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Diamond in the rough! Carlisle's stood out from the other spots on this busy stretch of Western with an interesting menu that went beyond the usual fried baskets. My sis got the Gojugang shrimp skewers -- nice flavors, not too spicy -- and my wife got the smashburger, which she pretty much raved about with its juicy middle and crispy edges. In-house fries were also delish, a nice snap, with chewy middle. Mmm. Service was on point, friendly, and they got us a great spot on the covered patio outside, which made for great people watching out on Western Ave. The inside is big too, with a whole other room and a separate bar with TVs. Seems there's a hockey arena out back, I'm told. Nice and laid back, but not divey, with good service and a diverse menu...it all makes for a good combo. read more

Carlisle's - Carlisle's from across Western - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Friendly greeting. excellent service, yummy and generous serving of nachos. Ground beef was flavorful and cheese was well melted and incorporated. Hockey rink added bonus. read more

Carlisle's - Nachos with seasoned beef - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

We are visiting Michigan for a couple of weeks and one of our favorite things to do when visiting new places is restaurants we don't have back home. Well, we weren't disappointed! This place was truly so cool- an ice skating rink for their local hockey team can be seen from inside the restaurant. The service was great- we like trying favorites and everything we had was good. The vibe was wonderful, the location was great and the food was amazing. If you're in the area, definitely stop by, I think you can get anything here and it will be good. read more

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Staff was very friendly (host, servers, etc.) and created a welcoming environment. On a beautiful Summer's eve, the patio is a fantastic place to be. The charred broccoli was just as advertised, bit on the spicy side and nicely charred. Presentation could have used some work...the sauce was not equally distributed across the broccoli...easily solved by stirring, but it didn't appear as appealing when presented. (Could also have used a little less sauce, but that's probably a personal preference. ) The smash burger comes with a generous serving of warm homemade chips and is very tasty. Great place to pop by if you're in the area. read more

While staying one night in Muskegon and looking for dinner, our web search showed five restaurants with nearly identical restaurants. Carlisle's had just a little something different and it was a great choice. I had the grain bowl. The dressing was tangy and a yummy contrast to the goat cheese and root veggies. It was a hot and cold salad, which I love. The kale was also finely chopped making the texture and taste excellent. My husband had the queso. It was a thinner cheese with nice chunks of tomato and beef. The chips were crisp and warm. The venue has viewing slots for the hockey arena below and it faces a well traveled street, so we enjoyed people watching on both sides. read more

Carlisle's - Grain bowl and queso dishes. - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Ive given Carlisle a bunch of tries but they consistently get my orders wrong. online ordering is the biggest pain as well. You have to deselect so many things for just a simple straight up order, Even then they still get it wrong. One time they charged me extra when I picked up my order, Even though it was no where on the website that i would get an upcharge. I gave it 2 stars because the food doesnt suck.. when they get it right. 1 star for online ordering. read more

What a great concept with the restaurant on the mezzanine of the hockey arena . On a Saturday afternoon youth hockey was going on and you could watch from the bar or inside . We chose the patio covered still and warm in a 55 degree Saturday . The cocktails were well crafted , the beer list loaded with local options and Other craft brews plus the standards . We sampled the Mushroom dip which was almost like a thick mushroom soup with toasted pita points for dipping . Very yummy with lots mushroom chunks and garlic ! Then we did the Michigan cony dogs , the sauce was reminiscent of the Detroit classics and they were covered with plenty of coney sauce plus cheese and onions . My wife raved about the thinly sliced French fries with just the right crunch . Homemade chips were excellent too . Many options in the revitalized Muskegon downtown. read more

Carlisle's - Maple bacon old fashioned and raspberry lemon drop martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I'm not super familiar with the food scene in Muskegon, but we're having fun checking out different spots when we're in town. Nate and I have enjoyed going to the Muskegon Risers soccer games, so we decided to try Carlisle's for dinner recently before the game. It's actually attached to the arena so you can even order food and drinks from a walk up window while you're at the game. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were really great. We started with the honey broccoli and I got a full order of fish and chips and Nate ordered the French dip. The broccoli was a generous portion and it had a lot of sticky honey sauce. I liked the texture of the walnuts but overall the dish was just too sweet for me. I figured it would be and this doesn't really detract from my overall rating. Nate really liked this dish and I did enjoy the kick of spice. The fish and chips looked really good and for the most part I was pleased. Their fries are the flat kind which I think are unique and tasty. They had a bit of vinegar dust but did need a bit more malt vinegar. The fish was flaky but a bit soggy on the bottom. I think the portion was good for the price. The French dip looked amazing with lots of tender pulled meat and melty cheese. However it really needed something to cut through the richness - the horseradish sauce tasted like mayo with a teeny drop of horseradish. Some spicy giardiniera would have made this sandwich even better! I liked the atmosphere of the bar and they have a heated enclosed patio that people were enjoying. I'd come here again as they had other delicious sounding items. read more

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This new spot in downtown Muskegon is really a place you need to check out! It's located on Western Ave. And connected to the ice rink. Parking is ample with street parking and a lot across the street that is usually free unless there's a hockey game going on. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the service was just alright. Nothing spectacular but also not bad. There was also a 3% utility fee on our check? That was a surprise, but again not a huge deal. Their drink menu is extensive, and I will definitely be back to try some of their cocktails! Otherwise they have a decent selection of domestic beers, and they have some cider too! I'm always a huge fan of places that carry cider. The food was excellent! While I've only tried the appetizers, they were very large portions, and absolutely delicious. The rest of the menu looks really good, so I will have to go back to try something from there too. Overall, it was a nice vibe on the covered patio. There were plenty of seats inside and at the bar, but I liked the option for us to sit wherever we wanted. There were the nice lights, two TV's, and heaters in the outside portion. We also went on a Monday night, and we had the entire patio portion to ourselves! read more

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4/1/26 Lunchtime - Wait staff was slow and kind of had a blah personality. Food was not that great. Chips tasted like fish. I wouldn't go back. There were six of us and none of us really enjoyed the food. read more

Great spot downtown. Nice outdoor seating, even had enjoyable live music. Waitress was sweet and helpful. Food was delicious and came out quickly. When they say hot, they mean it with the broccoli... made my nose run, lol! But it was very good!!! I don't have a single negative thing to mention about our time here... will definitely be back to try more off the menu. :) read more

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Skylar was great and super attentive. The Pickle Wrap Fried Wontons were probably our favorite item, but the Pork Belly Ramen was also really delicious as well. Loved the fact that the overall vibe wasn't super loud, and I didn't have to yell and repeat myself to carry a conversation. Definitely will come back to try other items on the menu. read more

We had great food and even better service in a laid back fun atmosphere. My wife and daughter deal with multiple food allergies, not only was the wait staff very knowledgeable of the food but worked with kitchen staff to accommodate their dietary needs. We will return! read more

They never let me down here! I've eaten here several times, brought several different friends here, and every time it's a home run! I've had salads, apps, sandwiches, fish n chips, burgers, cocktails..... It's ALL good! Definitely would recommend the fish n chips!! The fare is casual, but the restaurant itself is a step above that. It's not stuffy, but it's still classy while letting you feel totally chill like you're at home with your friends. The service is exceptional. Love sitting at the bar - the bartenders are great. The outdoor seating is also a great vibe with good service. The restaurant is actually connected to the Muskegon Timberwolves hockey arena, so if you are at the restaurant you could catch a practice or game. This is just one of those all around great places that you can always count on, where everyone can find something on the menu they'll like, and the food and service will always be good. read more

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We love trying new places! Came for lunch on Saturday while Michigan was playing Penn State. Not super busy - which was nice! We weren't the only people there and it wasn't so busy we couldn't get a seat. We were greeted right when we walked in and told we could sit wherever we wanted the bar side or the slightly quieter side with just tables. Of course we opted for the bar. The back side of the bar is open to the arena where little kids were playing hockey, adorable! We started with a couple cocktails - the Pear & Honey (tequila, pear purée, honey simple syrup and orange liquor) and the Classic Old Fashion. Both were delicious. For a starter we tired the Warm House Made Chips with a trio of dips - French Onion, Creamy Buffalo and Beer Cheese. The chips were quite salty, to the point I was trying to brush the salt off. The dips were delightful! My favorite was the beer cheese, his favorite was the buffalo. We shared the Smash Burger - no onions, shredded pickles on the side and fries. It was awesome! Again, a little on the salty side for the burger, but it was a great burger. The shredded pickles were a really nice touch! I've never had that before, now I am going to want them all the time! Those flat fries though - incredible! Interesting that those were NOT too salty! We are already picking out what we want to have next time! read more

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Thanks to Yelp, we found Carlisle's while on a family camping vacation. I had the Tuna Poke Bowl, my husband had the Soba bowl, and our son had the hot dog and fries off the kid's menu. All food was fresh and pretty fast and the service was great. My poke bowl was a bit of a fusion with guacamole, sriracha Mayo, and sweet pickles, but the edamame, egg, and bed of warm rice hit the spot. My husband's soba was not hand made, but the bowl was full of good tastes. Again, the flavors were a strange amalgam, but hit the spot. The fries were legit delicious. Next time here, I'll do the fish and chips. read more

Carlisle's - Poke Tuna Bowl and the Cold Soba Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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This is our Go-to place anytime we're in Muskegon! Food is off the charts awesome (wings are great!), and the breakfast shots rock - Thank you Skyler for the bestest service!! You'll never go wrong here read more

Grain Bowl , plus Brocolli (with candied walnuts) dishes were the best. I'm vegetarian. Thanks. Yummy food. I recommend! read more

Carlisle's - Grain Bowl , plus Brocolli dishes were the best. I'm vegetarian. Thanks. Yummy food. I recommend! - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I am impressed with Carlisle's! So glad we decided to try it out. The cocktail menu is great and has some different options than what you would normally find. We really liked the menu and it's options. There was something for anyone. I had the fish and chips and they were superb. Crispy, buttery, flaky and the tarter sauce was so good! The flavor of the fries were delicious. Love the flat fries and they were so crisp. Our table also ordered the ramen bowl and the cottage pie. Both were tasty. I would say the ramen bowl was a little salty, but all in all it was good. The cottage pie had nice sized chunks of beef and was flavored perfectly. We will be back! Our service was great. We were checked on regularly and never had empty drinks. We also loved the cutouts so you could see into the arena. read more

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Sheannan was out servicer was provided great recommendations. She was quick and easy to talk to. I would recommend

My first time here, an interesting concept, if you get the tall table that has a view of the hockey rink. The menu is full of the customer's favorites. Our table chose the Smash-burger with the best fries that I have had. The Grain Bowl with roasted root vegetables was delicious. I can't wait until we can come again, although I think I will get a table away from the door. It is cold when the door opens. The staff were busy, a lot of waiting!. read more

Carlisle's - Smash Burger with their sauce. - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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Rebekah and River are a phenomenal team. From the warm welcoming greetings when we walked in to the quick and efficient services. Love the ambiance of this bar. It overlooks the ice rink. Just overall a great experience. Stopped by Carlisle's because my friend said they had pretty good reviews. I can see why. The portions are big and very filling. It's comfort food! So as you can imagine it's soo good! Good food, great service and fantastic drinks = 5 stars! Thank you guys for making our visit memorable. read more

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Good food and great service that will go the extra mile for you! I went on a Saturday night and it was busy and popular! read more

Carlisle's - Good drinks and atmosphere - Gastropubs Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

The open and patio area were very nice ambiance. My mom loved her salad and the broccoli pasta was tasty. I was very sad that at 7 pm on a Sunday night they were out of rice and potatoes which made us redo two of our original orders. My husband was not a fan of the beef tips, but overall a good experience. read more

Really wonderful service from Skylar and manager Michael. Food was great. The smash burger was the best in Muskegon according to my husband. The Salmon was perfectly cooked. Definitely recommended. Wish they had low top tables on the patio read more

The variety of food options were amazing and Micha attended to all our many needs and was super accommodating with our little children. It was an open and refreshing atmosphere to enjoy a yummy dinner...even with our littles! read more

Best food ever in the word best service in respect in customer service best keep it up

The ramen was pretty bad. Just noodle with egg and a bunch of sour stuff. No meat at all. This is not ramen at all. It's like instant noodle with egg. read more

Shelbi is as glorious of a server as the experience on the deck! Great food and outdoor tv is a great touch

Shelbi was great, prompt and ready to get us some drinks after a long day in the sun. This space is really cool literally adjacent to the rink, so there's that! The value is solid for what you're getting, thanks again Shelbi! read more

Nice location with outdoor seating. Service was friendly, quick very accommodating. The food was delicious. Several people were in our party, ordering a variety of items on the menu, all were nice portions and delicious. read more

Skyler was an amazing server! Food was great as well! The grain bowl is a must try! Must try this spot when in the area!

Rebekah was great on a little sleepy Thursday for lunch. Good HH prices it would appear...I had pretzel bites (good beer cheese and hot mustard though not so 'hot') and a Salmon Ceasar Salad...dressing was made in house with a citrus flair and was good. Nice atmosphere attached to the hockey rink, open air so you can see them preparing the ice. Unique space in downtown Muskegon. Check it out. read more

Rebecca was amazing and took great care of us and our hockey kids! Food was good service was even better!

Rebekah was there greatest Food was great, service awesome and drinks are nice

Great fish and chips and the pokey nachos were amazing. I would definitely return to this place great atmosphere and good food and wonderful service. read more

I went with a large group and they were able to accommodate us although it did feel as though we were inconveniencing them somehow. Many of the people I was with liked their food (the burgers and wraps seemed to be a hit). The salads (summer pear/peach and Cesar) weren't good and neither of us could even eat them. We also tried all of the happy hour food specials. Everything was good but nothing stood out as special. Our server was great and did a very good job keeping drinks full and checking in on the table. read more