We were here at high noon on a Saturday, and the staff were basically running to get everybody…read moreserved. Food was great. Decor was unbelievable, like something out of the past. We just happened to see it and stop, and very glad we did.

Second time in a week I've eaten breakfast here. Everything was awesome! I had the biscuits and…read moregravy and the chili cheese hash. Everything is homemade, cooked to order. Hats off to Chef Jay, and our wonderful server Sarah! Also, such a delightful setting! Never seen another place like it with its unique, quaint atmosphere and architecture. I wish I was local, this would be my regular spot!

This appears to be highly recommended place in town while staying on budget. Indeed it was! We had…read morea table on the outdoor patio with lakefront view which elevates the entire meal. Our servers were attentive and helpful, however, we had to wait for almost an hour for the food to arrive given their adequately staff. Hubby ordered the Den burger with burger and I had the shrimp ragotoni. I enjoyed the homemade pasta but the entree was a bit heavy with the cream sauce but it does have great flavors. Love they have KBC beers on tap and the blueberry ale was very refreshing. Overall, this is a solid choice in downtown Houghton with lakeside view and good menu options. Do keep in mind that prices are a bit high given it's in the UP. Also, you pay extra for protein in pasta entrees as well as bread in appetizers that's usually included.

We sat on the patio (dog-friendly!) around 5:30pm on a Tuesday evening. The patio overlooks the…read morewater, and there's about 6-7 tables total. The server told us the specials for the day, and I remember there being a LOT - almost as much as what was on the regular menu! We almost got the chicken wings special, but we ordered the burrata caprese appetizer and added prosciutto for $4. It was good! For entrees, I ordered the duck breast, which seems to be a staple item from here. I ordered it medium rare and it was definitely medium at best, but still tender. It is not a huge portion, and I would've like the skin crispier, but the meat itself had great flavor. It sits on a bed of parsnip puree with a blood orange reduction (a little too sweet and too much of it on the plate for me) and sauteed spinach. It left me just satisfied enough, but still a bit hungry. My fiancé got the flank steak, which was probably around 8 oz but the menu doesn't list it, with french fries and some sauteed vegetables. He said he was actually pleased with the type, portion, and cook on the vegetables. The french fries are that "old-fashioned" style, which I really like! And the chimichurri sauce was fresh and flavorful. The service was mid - sometimes it was fairly quick and attentive, other times we felt like we were waiting a long time to be tended to. For a more local, seasonal, "farm-to-table"-esque meal, this is probably the closest you will get in Houghton. The front desk at our hotel said she heard this restaurant was pricey/expensive, but I thought it was pretty fair!

I love how easy it is to get food, just walk in and don't have make make an order. so cheap and…read morenice ladies.

I love that the menu for the week is posted in advance on facebook so I can see if I'm feeling…read morewhat's for lunch that day. I can call in the morning and have my lunch plans figured out by that time I can go and drive thru the convenient drive through lane and pick up my lunch. The food is soooo good. 10/10 and to have food prepared by a trained culinary chef is definitely a plus. I also would like to point out their choice in eco-friendly takeaway containers are great!

I would have given five stars, but the bread was only OK. Everything else was very good…read more While getting a haircut at The Barber Shop in Houghton, Carol recommended Gino's. We're spending 8 days in Houghton in our motorhome. We really enjoyed the entire experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. The menu covers all the bases. Servings are plentiful, in fact we brought a portion of each meal home. If we lived in the area, this would definitely be our go-to for Italian. I suggest you read the history of this restaurant. Back to the bread....most of the pasta is made in-house. Maybe they should make their bread in-house. It wasn't terrible and was very edible, but lacking. Do NOT let my bread comment prevent you from going to Gino's. You will enjoy it. Highly recommend.

We had Gino's cater our daughter's wedding. The Lasagna was a HUGE hit! We are so grateful for…read moreour local neighborhood little Italian restaurant! I would recommend Gino's to anyone looking for a great meal or catering!

I always come to Griffin Family Café & Catering for my coffee break, and it has become my favorite…read morespot in Hancock. The coffee is always perfect, and her baking is simply the best in town. She knows my taste buds well and always hits that sweet spot. Her cakes are the soul, rich, balanced, and full of heart. Every cheesecake and pastry has the perfect texture and flavor, and the warm atmosphere makes every visit feel special. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great coffee and homemade desserts made with care.

Our original breakfast place we had picked out was closed on Wednesdays, so we drove a short 5…read moreminutes from downtown Houghton to come here for breakfast. It is a small restaurant but we were seated right away. They sell baked goods and ice cream at the front counter. Their menu is all fairly priced. We each built an omelette; you choose 1 meat, 1 cheese, and as many of the vegetable items as you want. My fiancé ordered all of the veggies, except for olives, and they forgot spinach but he didn't bother mentioning it. I enjoyed the bread - different from most other sourdough I've had, but I really liked the density and chewiness of it. I think it'd be great for a breakfast sandwich! I also wanted to try the pannukakku for the first time. It was a bit dry and underwhelming; I thought the custard would shine through more. But the jam was tasty and I used it on toast the next day!

I came here as part of a party of five. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to be seated…read morequickly. Thank goodness for that, because it got REALLY busy after we were seated. You should definitely make a reservation if you have a party larger than two. The menu is pretty simple. I got a pesto pasta dish. It was very good. It was the right sized portion to be filling but not to make you overly full. The house salad was just ok. I liked the rolls they served and wished we could have gotten more of them! They came out minutes before our entrées, probably because of how busy it was. They definitely need more servers in my opinion.

Ok edited version the food was the issue it lacked flavor so don't know what Gordon Ramsey saw in…read moreit was pumped to try but it lacked, The veggies were to salty and over cooked, the table was dirty. The waitress did the best she could as she waited on 6 tables and answered phone by herself. Order was not correct but may be on me as well. For $105 it could have been better. I have a margarita pizza also to go so we will see.

After exploring numerous waterfalls in the UP, we happened upon this little gem on the corner…read more Noticed they were Packer fans, so we were happy to hang out. It was our lucky day!! Free pitcher of beer with an order of a pizza! What?!? We even got Keewaunaw Brewing Company Amber!!! We are veggie lovers, so we had the veggie pizza. I was a little skeptical about broccoli on a pizza, but this was probably the BEST pizza my husband and I ever had! No joke!! The sauce, the crust, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, and just the right amount of cheese! Yummy! I hope my son can get a scholarship to Michigan Tech someday so we can come back and enjoy. Thanks for a great experience. Service was excellent as well!

This is your quintessential UP bar and restaurant aka "fine dining" in town. It was recommended by…read morea local for their great pizza so we had to give it a try. Despite the homemade crust, it was a bit heavy and NOT the thin crust we had in mind. It's not exactly the rising crust but more dense on the edges as seen in the picture. Definitely not worth coming back for. The food was just average with big portions. The 14 inch large pizza is too much for two people! With that being said, the friendly service made up for the mediocre food. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Even informed us how the pizza was charged with the split. If you're looking for a good pizza spot, this falls short of the mark. I understand it's the UP and resources are scarce but there are much better options in Houghton and nearby.

Very nice place. The older waitress lady short with blonde hair was very rude and lazy. All her…read moretables were waiting for their food not only us. I asked for my food well done she specifically told me "it comes well done" then brought me out lightly cooked potatoes and sausage when I asked for them well. She did not refill our drinks. She was also very rude when it was time for my children to order. I would come back here but never have her as your waitress. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was nice. But if we could switch waitresses we definitely would. She ruined our experience.

My 17 year old Grandson and I had a dinner late evening on August 3, 2026 when the only hostess,…read moreserver and table busses was a girl named Mallory. Many couples and groups came in after us, filling the reasturant as well as having table outside. Mallory did not complain, just let patrons know in advance that she was the only hostess/server there. She worked hard to make every patrons experience a good one, she was extremely proficient and in control of such a hectic situation. We hope the owners and manager of the Copper Range Depot in Houghton, MI., appreciate Mallory as much as we do.