We've staying on Houghton Lake for a few days and decided to check this place out for dinner…read more The place is pretty nice. It has a cool bar area, pool tables, and a good atmosphere. The service was friendly. They have a decent selection of Michigan craft beer which is always nice. My parents ordered fish which they loved. My gf ordered the broasted chicken which was very tasty. I had the cheeseburger. Very good. I would recommend this place and I wouldn't hesitate to stop in again.

Stopped in on a cold, snowy night and this place was hop'n. Everyone here was an absolute delight…read moreto be around. Even though it was busy the servers were all joking and having a good time, genuinely happy to be at work. I was a little hesitant to order fish tacos in northern MI in winter, but I'm so glad I did! They were amazing! I'm also a little mad at myself for waiting so long to try this place. 10/10 recommend eating here.

I started with a French onion soup. Kristie said it was on the sweeter side. She was right and it…read morewas very good. We had the MI version of surf and turf. Rib eye & Walleye CAB. The fish was pan seared to perfection, the rib eye was cooked excellent. The CAB sauce was very good and complimented the steak and fish very well. We got the sauce on the side. Service by Kristie was excellent. You need to find this place and come here. It off the main drag, but well worth it.

I went to the Fox Den restaurant with my wife and some neighborhood friends. I ordered the prime…read morerib and my wife the spinach artichoke chicken. The prime rib was old and cold. The fat was as white as paper. The meat cold to the touch. I asked the waitress to have it warmed. When it returned it looked much better and was the right temperature and appearance. However, it was terrible. The meat tasted old and had a tinny taste to it. My wife absolutely enjoyed her chicken dish and we enjoyed out meal with friends. When I paid the bill I let the waitress know that the prime rib didn't improve and was terrible. She apologized and gave a small discount on the bill. Unfortunately, this is the second bad prime rib I have gotten at the Fox Den. I am not picky and just want consistency in a restaurant. For over $30 you have a consistent product or don't offer that item. Since you advertise it as a restaurant specialty you should really stand behind the quality a little better. Maybe offer to replace it with a fresh cut. Overall, I am sure we will go there again, just not as often. PS I commented on one of their ads on Facebook and they deleted by comment without a response. Mistakes are made, own it and improve on it.

My family has frequented the Clear Lake Bar for probably more than 5 decades. It is the…read morequintessential Up North bar. Weekends can be busy, but it's busy for a reason. This is where you go when you are in the area. The current owners have made some updates and changes these past few years and all for the better. They even have their own named micro-brewed beer on tap. You gotta love a bar with knotty pine walls, cold PBR in cans, Kessler's behind the bar, and an ample supply of Cajun picked eggs for the late night snack.

Let's just say we walked in and there was only 1 table available. We were greeted immediately and…read moresat down. Our waitress was so sweet & efficient. I ordered the bang bang shrimp and it was amazing! Absolutely the best pizza I have had in along time. My fiancée ordered the special which was spaghetti & meatballs. Very yummy! We will definitely be back!

The best way to describe this restaurant is good food and good views.... Served with northern…read morecharm. We were welcome with live music in the bar area, which sounded really good. However, we self seated ourselves on one of the three patios. Wood note that as of current, the patio closest to the water is self service - i.e. you order carry out and bring it to your seating. We opted to closer, but the views aren't bad anywhere outside. Really expansive menu that seems to have something for everybody. We both opted for local fish and neither disappointed The walleye fillet was absolutely massive and tender. And the fries were crispy to perfection. Although we were bummed that they were out of bluegill, the perch exceeded expectations. We enjoyed our delicious meal watching the sunset from the patio and wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

My Dad met my family of 3 at this place- per his request. Excellent perch basket!! I was completely…read moreblown away by the views, hard cider selection, & the friendliness to my young son. Well done!!

Awesome service, great food and good pricing range. Thank you again Julie and her staff for all…read morethat you do !

Food is excellent Friday night fish fry is the best around 3 pieces of beer battered cod with salad…read morebar that has everything you won't on a salad great prices I go for Friday night fish fry very often

Love this place. Love the service, love the food and also a good little place to shop for Michigan…read moreitems.

excellent food and wonderful service! Such a wonderful family restaurant. 100% recommend. We will…read moredefinitely be back.

I'd been here once a number of years ago, at which time this place was truly a dive. Walls were…read morecovered in very well-worn carpet, the place was almost too dim to see in (in the afternoon), the beer selection was very poor. I think I had a Blatz. I didn't order food--I could do just as well eating something off the sidewalk, I thought. Inspired by the good reviews here, I went back this week. What a change! New wood paneling on the walls, a very clean atmosphere overall with lots of natural light. And good craft beers. I ordered the chicken-bacon-ranch salad and was impressed. Lettuce was fresh and finely cut, meat was tender and generously portioned, with enough bacon to provide an accent but not dominate the salad. Salads at small bar-and-grill operations are sometimes a dicey bet, but Mio Saloon nailed it. Don't get me wrong--this place hasn't been yuppified. It's still a down to earth small town bar catering to a biker clientele. It also seems to be a spot where locals just meet to have lunch and chat, dragging the kids along. The vibe might be different at night. I get up to Mio a few times a year, and I plan to find out next time I do.

Great bar food and always busy. Don't be afraid to bring the family, it's not a rough place.read more

My cottage is right next door to this place and it's been a godsend for years on end. I had the cod…read morebasket recently and it was incredible. Friendly bartenders and always some sort of character hanging out at the bar. I hope they redo their menu with no AI photos soon though. They're kind of unsettling and don't do the food justice.

Houghton Lake is not known for its fine dining, that being said I live here and Kilkare is a great…read moreplace to eat. From giant burgers to crab legs and Prime rib. Folks rave about the potato soup, I like the French Onion soup.