This place is usually busy because the food is always good! The service is great considering how…read morebusy it gets. Tacos on Tuesday are filled with meat - they don't skimp on the filling! Their burritos are huge and always delish! Also the deep fried asparagus is perfectly done! Cold beer and a good place to eat and or chill with your friends!

Stopped in last week a few times. Cocktails were nice pours and beer was ice cold! Went to fish fry…read moreFriday night service was fantastic. Fish was really good as well as all the sides. Cannot wait till next year to go back. The staff rocks you feel like a local in minutes!!!!

What a cool brewery kinda out in the country. I didn't know where the road was taking me and then…read morethere it was. Starving Artist is in a rustic barn setting with a great outdoor area and the selection of beers are diverse and pretty amazing. I spoke with the owner Andy, super nice guy and learned his story. If you are in the Ludington area, this brewery is a must-visit for craft beer fans and is on the Tag a Brew Trail. Don't miss this hidden gem. It certainly was worth it for us.

Great chill spot, good drinks, good BBQ. Service is great, you can sample beer and support localread more

Typed in Dive Bar with good food and was not disappointed. Cheeseburger Basket was very good. Came…read morewith coleslaw and plenty of steak fries. The server and bartender were very friendly. Very eclectic clientele!

I call it fate that my 1st choice for dinner was too crowded and noisy for a day of traveling/…read morebiking. But The Alley Bar & Grill was Perfect for what we look for in small town places that don't have bells and whistles but everything else that matters. Great staff interacting with the customers, serving great food and drinks with a welcoming atmosphere. Our server, Sondra, and her fellow "chef" were working hard in the kitchen making the tastiest looking pizzas. It was a challenge to choose our food because we were really hungry. The menu is smaller but everything on it is high quality eats. I had cheese curds and tried the Pollock filet, crinkle cut fries and slaw; my friend had wings with buffalo sauce and the French dip, steak fries and slaw. I asked for another option for dipping and their cocktail sauce with the curds was a great combo. Although the ranch dressing tasted homemade. I'd never had Pollock before and I enjoyed it with malt Vinegar, generous portion lightly breaded and I almost finished before finding a few bones in the meatier part. I know it's expected but I have a quirk when I find a fish bone, I'm done. My friend's French Dip had a generous amount of meat, on a soft hoagie type roll and was "so delicious". This place had just about everything fun to do inside: beer pong, pool, darts, fooseball s as nd even a room/ stage in the back for live entertainment! We had the jukebox this evening, playing good classic rock and when it stopped my friend was going to fill it up with coins and keep it going. But we overheard Sondra encouraging a guy to, "Pick as many as you want to because it's free." Prices were $$ for the quality and portions of food, clean inside and atmosphere. We parked in the street and walked about 300 ft to the door, which has 2 steps to enter. I highly recommend that you go find out what's happening in The Alley, I bet you'll have a great time!

A nice bar kinda in the middle of nowhere...ok, not kinda, definitely in the middle of nowhere! ;)…read moreFriendly staff, great burgers, probably the best onion rings I've ever had, and Sunday afternoon trivia is a lot of fun. I'd come back here!

This has been under new management for awhile but first time we have been back in the area since…read morenew ownership. Staff is friendly, appetizers were good and great deal on special drinks. The cheesy bread was amazing

Loved trying this place out! Modern dive bar vibes. Under new ownership and we loved getting to…read moretalk with the owner about the new vision for the space. Can't wait to come back from the live music! Mini bite sized tacos on the menu were the cutest! Felt like a community staple with the best location. Must try!

Traveling through town and came across this gem. If you're looking for a good late night dive with…read moregood people, this it is.

Stopped in last night, kind of late, guy working didn't bat an eye. No attitude, very helpful. Food…read morecame quickly, tasted great. We'd go again for sure!

A cute divey spot in downtown Ludington. I had mixed feelings about my experience. I stopped here…read moreafter a long day of driving. Met up with a group of 5 to get drinks and food before checking into our Airbnb. The first thing we noticed was that there were no tables for groups larger than 4, so we grabbed a chair from another table and all crammed around a high top. There appeared to only be 1 waitress working and while she was friendly she was not attentive. Food took 50minutes to come out and drinks ran empty without refills. I had ordered 2 appetizers and skipped the mains. First up were the fried Pickle Chips that came with a ranch dip. The batter was flavorful, and the pickle fried to perfection. The second app I had gotten were the Bavarian Pretzel Sticks which came with a house made beer cheese. The pretzels were warm and doughy without being dry and the beer cheese was incredible. The rest of the table ordered wings and a burger, and everyone had great things to say about their food. The food was great but the wait time, lack of seating, and lack of staff really put a damper on the experience. This pub is currently sitting at a 5.3 on my Beli and it feels like a fair rating. Food is on point, customer service needs work.

We liked it so much we came back twice during our stay in Ludington! If you're looking for a great…read morefish fry or smoked meat meal, this is a great place to go. While it's further out from the downtown, it's worth the drive (and you need to get groceries at Meijer anyway right?) You order at the counter and can sit inside (very cold AC) or on the outdoor patio and they use a buzzer system for you to come up and get your food. You self bus your dishes at the end. The fish portions are generous (honestly better value than the other fish fry place in town) and the coleslaw and fries are great. You can get the fish grilled as well which you just have to ask for. The kids meals have a rib meal option which is amazing so we sampled our kids' ribs and loved them. Very casual, you can grocery shop for jerky and cheese and more while waiting - and they have high chairs and clean restrooms.

Combination gourmet grocery shop for meats and a smokehouse tavern. We shared the brisket…read morequesadillas which were plenty big for the two of us. Came with chips and 3 different types of sauces. Delicious and quite meaty. Service is friendly and efficient. Walk up next to the bar to order and you'll get a buzzer for when your food is ready. Walk around while waiting and you'll see the biggest assortment of brats ever and other tempting meats. Nice place to sit with a couple of TVs if you want to watch the game.

Now THIS is what I'm talking about!…read more If you love your Michigan beers and craft foods, this is the spot in Ludington. There's a hole in the wall leading to the bar next door (The Sportsman) and the atmosphere is super chill. Food is unique and VERY good. Draft beer selection is extremely varied and well put together for a wide palate range. Well done, very well done

When we first walked in we were served our first beer. Shortly after it seemed as if we were…read morepurposely being ignored. After attempting to flag our bartender down we finally got a response from another person in the bar who was able to bring us one single menu for 3 people. After our menu we sat and waited a half hour and watched everyone else around us get acknowledged and served. 30 minutes later we put enough cash on the bar to cover drinks and walked out. This bar seems to only cater to locals. I truly had high hopes when I walked in. If your from out of town just go to Applebees your better off.

Great neighborhood drinking bar for locals off the main strip that is more than happy to have…read moretourists wander in. Very friendly and attentive bartender and great drink prices. Lots of basic fried bar food options good for snacking while you drink but not so much a place to go for food only.

Dive bar. Youngish 20-something crowd. Very good drink prices. Blackout Wednesday = loud, crowded,…read moreand lively. We had fun and this is a popular place for the locals. Street parking is a hassle and I'm sure the neighbors hate it but if you want social time and cheap drinks, you've found it.