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    Dogpatch Restaurant

    2.4 (417 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chef Salad
    Tammi W.

    Neat restaurant themed after the cartoon dogpatch. Food is good, I had a salad which was delicious! . Service was excellent!

    Fried shrooms
    Kenneth S.

    It is a unique and catchy place that will confuse many because little Abner has not been in the funny pages in 50 years. For those of us that remember or slightly remember little Abner and the whole dog patch clan this will be a trip down memory lane. The food was better than average actually large portions delivered fast And by friendly wait staff. There was nothing bad about my experience. In fact it was quite delightful and it was fun looking over the menu with the names in the phrasing from lil Abner comics. The salads were huge, and full of fresh vegetables very nice. My White fish basket was delicious. The fries were perfect. The fish was properly prepared, the walleye was good as well. My friend had the ribeye and she liked it. It was well prepared very nice and a good value four people 100 bucks.

    Princess Minihahaskirt
    Amanda B.

    We stopped by Dogpatch when we realized the restaurant we were planning on going to was closed. It was a solid 3 stars: no bs staff, food arrived quickly, and food was hot. The food: appetizer was deep fried mushrooms served with ranch. They were solid. Lunch: I had the Lonesome Polecat burger (had fried cheese curd, bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion) It was very tasty, just a little greasy. I was happy with my choice. Husband had the Princess Minihahaskirt (a fried white fish sandwich), which he said was "good, but didn't have anything to make it pop." Was the food amazing? No. Was it good? Sure. They offer a solid meal that will stick with you all day. Do we need to go back? No. Nothing wowed up enough for a return visit, and there are so many restaurants around Munising I'd rather try instead.

    Cup of Veggie hamburger soup.
    Mark L.

    Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night in the off season. It was quiet inside. I had a cup of soup (veggie hamburger). I also had the mushroom Swiss burger with crinkle fries and Cole slaw. Everything was middle-of-the-road average. Nothing was great. Nothing was bad. The inside is old-school dark. Casual. There is a bar area. Service was good.

    10-1-24
    Marie B.

    We walked in and were seated immediately at a freshly cleaned table. The two waitress were such a great team. Helping each other, friendly, smiling, and efficient. We ordered the breakfast special- typical-Two eggs, meat, potatoes, and bread. The food came out in no time and was exactly how we wanted things cooked. We recommend this restaurant for a hot delicious breakfast.

    Snowy Entrance
    John F.

    What a unique place! Staying in Munising, MI for work and I was looking for somewhere to eat. My hotel had their menu hanging in the elevator, so I thought I'd give it a try. Munising on a weeknight in winter is a bit of a ghost town. I was just happy to find something that was open past 6pm! I have to admit, I was a bit surprised by the name... Dogpatch? Seemed a bit odd for a restaurant that has steak and fish on the menu! I also couldn't understand the theme of the place.... There were these weird, vaguely familiar hillbilly cartoons everywhere. Outside, on the walls, in the menu and behind the bar. I knew I must have been missing something? Of course I had to put Google to work! Turns out Dogpatch was the fictional town that Lil Abner lived in. Still have no idea who or what that is? Nether did I! After researching a but more, Lil Abner was a cartoon strip that started in 1934 and ended in 1977. That's 45 years ago! Can't imagine too many people have any clue what the theme of this restaurant is. Getting past the name and the decor, the food was good and I was very impressed with the service. It wasn't too busy (Monday night) but the two waitresses were both friendly and very attentive. Tonight's special was the Rib Eye that came with a Baked Potato and a Side Salad. The steak looked amazing, but unfortunately it was a bit fatty, it had good flavor but just wasn't a choice cut of meat. Potato was big and done perfectly. Salad was fresh and tasty. Besides a few dinners on the menu, the rest included sandwiches and pizza. The menu also has a kids section. The restaurant is big and clean. It has a bar and a room with a big fireplace, besides the main dinning area. I would imagine that this place gets pretty busy in summer when the boats are running, or on weekends in winter when the snow sportsmen are in the area. Maybe need a reservation? Overall had a good experience at Dogpatch.... And I learned a bit about Lil Abner and all of his hillbilly friends! (Note: Check out Daisy Mae, she has to be the inspiration for Daisy Duke from the Dukes of Hazard). Lol

    Broccoli cheddar soup and chicken tenders
    Celina S.

    Soup was very lacking of flavor and chicken was rubbery. Our waitress was good though!

    Cheese curds
    Ashley G.

    Stopped here for lunch while on the road. I was not impressed with the menu and almost debated going somewhere else. There wasn't a lot on the menu and nothing sounded very good, but we decided to stay since we were super hungry. We started out with cheese curds, which turned out to be surprisingly good. They were unique compared to other cheese curds. They were square shaped and the batter had a French-toast like sweetness to it. The cheese inside was hot and gooey. We enjoyed them! I got a fried chicken sandwich and fries- I think it's called mammy something on the menu. It was decent. Fries were okay. One of my friends got the chicken tender basket and she said it was good. The other friend got a chefs salad and she liked it. Staff was friendly and attentive. It was a little dark inside the restaurant but they had plenty to look at on the walls. Overall, I'd eat here again but it probably wouldn't be my first choice.

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    4 years ago

    Save yourself the hassle and money. The food is bad and the coffee is horrible. The buffet was the worse part.

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    4 years ago

    The food was just "okay". Higher prices, very average food. There are better options in Munising; go elsewhere

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    8 years ago

    The resturant had limited menu . But the food and service is really good . They have a nice salad bar. The service is really good .

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    Charbroiled burger that doesn't taste charbroiled. A little warm inside and dark. Menu very limited.

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    excellent friendly service. er ice was quick. pancakes eggs sausage bacon etc was fantastic. nice presentation and relaxed atmosphere.

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    4 years ago

    Food was nothing but mediocre. Atmosphere is terrible and there are weird cartoons everywhere. Overpriced and underwhelming.

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    4 years ago

    Bland, overpriced food with just about the weirdest decor I've seen in a while. There have to be better options around.

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    4 years ago

    Long wait. SLOW service. DIRTY restaurant and bathrooms are DISGUSTING! This place needs a complete overhaul and gut the place.

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    6 years ago

    Lil' Abner theme restaurant. Who would have thought of that? Good food, reasonable price. Steak that on of us had looked good.

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    4 years ago

    Tried to order two carryout pizzas and was told that they don't offer carryout until fall!? Really?? Took my business elsewhere.

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    Tracey's

    4.4(276 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Located at the Roam Inn in Munising, MI, Tracey's was an avant garde dining experience - you can't…read moreget Unicorn Piss (IPA) just anywhere. Lovely dining rooms and Jamie took SUCH good care of us! We shared orders of pirogies and roasted Brussels sprouts - very interesting tastes and textures! We also shared a bone marrow butter burger with bacon. THE BEST!! I'm sorry we were keeping room for dessert, because we didn't finish the parmesan fries. Dessert was Good Ole Chocolate Cake and Bread Pudding. Oh, and I may have mentioned it was my wife's birthday, so her dessert had a candle in it and the dining room sang happy birthday to her.

    The quality of the food was not at all worth the price. I ordered a fish entree with whipped…read morepotatoes and asparagus. It was entirely underwhelming. For $40 a plate I expected something, anything that stood out. Sides were cold and lacked any flavor, fish was not special. The space is clean. The service was okay... after waiting a few minutes to be sat (no problem at all there) we waited another 10+ minutes for a high chair - yet I told the host we needed one upon arrival. Multiple people walking by every few minutes seeing we were standing up with our 1 year old. Greeted by our server, drinks brought to the table and still no high chair. I finally asked again politely where I could go grab it myself. The server herself was friendly. Hence she gets two stars.

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    Inside of restaurant bar

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    Superior lake trout

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    Elizabeth's Chop House - Filet Mignon cooked and seasoned perfectly

    Elizabeth's Chop House

    3.5(182 reviews)
    36.5 mi
    $$$

    Celebrated my anniversary here and really enjoyed the experience…read more When I made the reservation they asked if I was celebrating anything, so I shared. Was really impressed that there was a congratulations card at our table, signed by the whole staff, plus multiple employees stoped by the table to share too. Nice touch! We sat outside in the screened in pouch overlooking Lake Superior. Really great view and unique experience. Lots of unique drinks on the drink menu, with happy hour offerings. I went with my stand by... Dirty Beefeater Martini. But my wife had something unique... but I couldn't tell you what it was. Service was excellent and our food was great. Prices are on the higher side, but that is expected at a high end restaurant.

    We had a good experience here for dinner. We had the following:…read more Hickory Grilled Ribeye (18 oz.) $69.95 Heavily marbled aged steak, served on a warm Himalayan Salt Plate. Possibly the best steak you've ever had, definitely a rare opportunity to enjoy a salt plate. GF House Oysters (gf) (df) $5.95(1) - $23.95(6) - $39.95(12) East coast James River oysters. Six, twelve or individual. Chophouse House Salad (gf) $8.95 Mixed greens, apples, blue cheese, caramelized pecans, champagne apple vinaigrette. Morels were in season, so we were able to add them to the steak and both were delicious. I particularly loved the salt plate the steak was served on. So much flavor!! The salad was good and the oysters were also good. We ordered the pecan praline dessert that I thought was ok. I probably would have liked something else for dessert. I definitely didn't care for the Brussels sprouts. I'd recommend getting some other side dish. I loved being able to look outside from our perch within the restaurant. From that perspective, I thought our table was fantastic. Service there was fine. I'd told the staff that we were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, and the staff gave him a hand-signed birthday card, which was a nice touch.

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    Elizabeth's Chop House - Tiramisu

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    Elizabeth's Chop House - Chophouse house salad - very good! Full of flavor!

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    Chophouse house salad - very good! Full of flavor!

    Bear Trap Inn - Perfectly flaky crust, and delicious inside. And I love the bear!

    Bear Trap Inn

    3.6(138 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Big Sign made us turn the car around & glad it did. Loved the Bear ambiance and decor. Our Waitress…read more(Penny) was awesome, super friendly, and made our visit. The food was delicious, and my Pasties were incredible along with the gravy & coleslaw. Coffee was good. Definitely a must stop !!!

    We turned around to eat here after a quick time count, noting we were hours from our next stop…read more Since we had no cell service until we were inside, it was a gamble. It paid off. First, the service. It was a little slow to get rolling but the gal who helped us out was top-notch. She went above & beyond after my 82yr old father hurt his hand somewhere en route to or from the restroom. He was holding a napkin on it & was embarrassed. She discreetly brought him a bandaid, PUT IT ON & TOOK THE SOILED NAPKIN. Even now, it brings a teat to the eye. She was kind & understanding. To say it was touching would be an understatement. Each couple split a chicken pasty meal, the parents had water, while the hubs & I each added a local beer. The pasty crust was light & flaky. The filling wasn't overly seasoned but had good flavor. The slaw was sweet & solid. The star I would have docked for could be cleaner overall (those displays collect stuff) & faster in service gets a wash from the detail and time well-spent on that service. I'd much rather wait a little longer & leave feeling human. So, maybe we could all slow down a bit & pay more attention to detail.

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    Bear Trap Inn - The last spot my Dad and I ate together.

    The last spot my Dad and I ate together.

    Bear Trap Inn - Walleye

    Walleye

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    Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub - Mongolian stir fry! Homemade sauce!

    Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub

    3.2(142 reviews)
    49.8 mi
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    We are on a family vacation to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This included my daughter in law…read moreand granddaughter visiting the area for the first time in their lives. We wanted to visit Escanaba to see a beach, at Ludington Park, and a view of Lake Michigan, more or less (of the bay). We wanted to find a nice, casual dining place for 5 adults and our five year old. My son looked online and suggested Hereford and Hops. They seemed to have a good variety of food and a location less than a mile from the park. When you walk in the sign asks you to wait to be seated. Our server greeted us and took us to our table. She took the beverage order and made sure the child beverage had a lid to it. The menu has a variety of options, including appetizers, dinner salads, pizza, pasta, and entrees and daily specials. It was Wednesday and the special was a half rack of BBQ ribs and a potato. They had fish and seafood options, and my wife and I chose breaded shrimp. My Daughter in law wanted the BLT with a side of in-house homemade potato chips and a dish of French onion dip. My granddaughter requested the children's burger and fries. All of the entrees came with a choice of garden or Caesar salad. I believe all of the dressing and sauces were made in-house. We also ordered fried cheese curds, with marinara, and potato skins. Once the order was placed, it felt like we were waiting for the appetizers for awhile. One son said, I hope they don't just bring everything at once. But the appetizers did arrive first and they were very good. The salad I ordered was the Caesar. It was chopped Romaine, shredded parmesan, and croutons. Our server said that the croutons were made in-house, and so was my wife's Ranch dressing, so I assume they made the Caesar dressing, too. The point is making items from scratch suggests either unique flavor or fresh quality. The croutons were toasted bread, the size of game dice, with no seasonings I could see or taste. The Caesar dressing lacked the tangy flavor of bottled dressing. My romaine lettuce was chopped okay but some of the ends were a little brown. I was glad I passed on the Chicken Caesar entree salad. My wife said her garden salad and ranch dressing was very good. It had other greens and no romaine. The entrees were all very good. The rib dinners were, reportedly, cooked perfectly. One person felt the sauce was perfect, the other said it tasted great but there was too much of it. My wife and I had breaded shrimp. Again, I assume they made the cocktail sauce in-house. And we both had the same reaction, which was it tasted great but somehow had no coating quality on the shrimp. I dipped mine and it came up looking like it was dripping tomato juice, but tasted great. My Daughter in law loved the BLT, and the taste of the homemade potato chips. She thought they were cut a little thick, but shared with everyone else, who thought they were fine. Everyone raved about the onion dip. We had a great meal, pleasant service, even if it felt a little slow at the start. I suggest you try H &H if you're in the mood for good food, casual atmosphere and reasonable prices.

    In Escanaba for work and tried Hereford and Hops and never got to eat. Extremely disappointed in…read morethis place. When I walked in I was told to seat myself and I did. That is the last time the wait staff spoke with me for almost 15 minutes until I walked out. After 10 minutes I did the obvious look around trying to get someone's attention, but nothing. They were NOT busy (only 2 other tables of people) and now I see why. Sad service, sad experience

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    Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub - The bar! Great food, had the Mongolian stir fry, the chef made most of the sauces himself. Husband & I had the Mongolian bowls!

    The bar! Great food, had the Mongolian stir fry, the chef made most of the sauces himself. Husband & I had the Mongolian bowls!

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    Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub - Brewery!

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    The Vierling - Side salad with house dressing

    The Vierling

    3.8(361 reviews)
    36.5 mi
    $$

    I was in town to work the UP200 dog sled race and was looking for a place with a lake view and this…read moreplace did not disappoint. Although it was busy that day, the service was very attentive and the Rachel sandwich feature that I had was very tasty. They also have an extensive wine and beer list in the craft cocktail. I had was very enjoyable. The view of the lake is incredible from your table and I would highly recommend coming back to try in the future. Thanks for a great experience!

    At dinner time, get here early. You definitely want a table in the back to look out over the lake…read more It's a really pretty view. Unfortunately tonight I didn't get here early enough so I sat out by the bar, which is absolutely fine. I started with a French onion soup, which I normally do when I'm here, tonight it was a little less oniony than it usually is, but that just could simply be a function of whoever was ladling it up. It's still absolutely delicious. For dinner, I had the chicken piccata with a baked potato and steamed green beans. The steamed green beans are a staple while there are a variety of other sides, such as onion rings or Alfredo, etc. I was a little disappointed in the piccata this time. It was less lemony and more oily than I remember. The lemon wedge helped, but I don't think that piccata would have to need additional lemon to the sauce. The green beans also a little heavy on the butter as was the baked potato. I don't want to say that the meal wasn't flavorful, because it was and my server while really busy was an absolute gem, only that it was a little heavy with the melted butter. After many excellent experiences here, this won't turn me off to coming back again and trying something else. Especially if I can get a table in the back!

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    The Vierling - Fish and chips with whitefish

    Fish and chips with whitefish

    The Vierling - The view

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