Great food and service. Engaging staff and great wine list. Try the bread from the appetizer list…read moretoo. Outstanding!

We have visited Birch and Maple a handful of times. Each experience has been a true delight. The…read morefood is so fresh and delicious. Their drink menu is the best in the area. Lastly, the service is super friendly and prompt. We will continue to frequent this outstanding restaurant every time we visit Frankfort.

First time having dinner there. Randall was an attentive server…read more In viewing the online menu the restaurant menu was different and was explained the menu changes every 3 months, somewhat disappointing. Food was very good, pizzas looked delicious. Will return one day.

Stopped in again the other day for lunch. Our first time was ok, but not enough to make us want to…read morestop in again. After exploring other restaurants around lately, we decided to give the Clam a try again. Glad we did. Service Our waitress was great. Patient while we decided and helped with our lunch choices. Food We got a Rodeo burger and the Chicken Quesadillas. Both were really good. The spicy Rodeo sauce for the burger was nice. Chicken quesadillas was plentiful and really good. Price Compared to other places around the Clam was reasonably priced. Especially considering the dishes were tasty. Restaurant The Clam had a nice feel. Tables spaced nicely. Everything looked clean. You can be seated outside on the sidewalk cafe if you'd like. Nice place. Summary We'll be back. I'll be trying the pizza next. It looked great and seems that it was a popular choice. Considering so many tourist trap restaurants around Cadillac and Lake City, the Clam seems to be a good go to.

Bluefish was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to the area and the perfect capstone date…read moreto our vacation. We went about midday during off hours and were advised that there was only one server on shift and there might be a wait. However, Lauren absolutely KILLED it and the service was great! On to the food... it was OUTSTANDING. The dishes my girlfriend and I had were unique and tasty. I had the blackened whitefish with the corn chipotle sauce and the flavors blended wonderfully. The seasoning was great, and it was cooked to perfection. You could also tell it was very fresh. Definitely check this place out!!

I gave a five-star rating only because a six-star wasn't an option. While touring the western side…read moreof Michigan, we stopped in at the Blue Fish Kitchen & Bar for a late lunch. It was a mid-week day and there was hardly a soul in the place so I was a bit concerned. Completely unnecessary! The pulled pork sandwich was great and the gyro was also great. Served with some of the best chips I have ever had, the food was delivered hot and quickly from our server, Marie. The upscale atmosphere was perfect for a memorable lunch. Our table overlooked the river and on a sunny day, it was perfect. Marie did not lead us astray with the dessert menu - cheesecake made in-house with raspberry topping. Absolutely delicious!

My husband and I stopped in to check out the courses and decided to have lunch. Bria is awesome…read morebehind the bar! The food was great to boot! Sorry your pic is blurry, Bria! LOL Your drinks are amazing!

With a commanding view of Lake Michigan and a portion of the golf course, Arcadia Bluffs restaurant…read moreprovides a casual, welcoming yet elegant feel. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly and attentive. Appetizers,salads,soup,sandwiches, entrees and desserts are reasonably priced. The bar provides wide variety of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. My Arcadia Club sandwich was piled high with ham,turkey, bacon, cheese.lettuce tomato. Very satisfying The Michigan apple cherry salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts and chicken was delicious. Bottom line..... I will return

Honestly, one of the best restaurants I've been to in Michigan so far. The food was phenomenal and…read morefelt like truly elevated dining. Everything came out fast, hot, and full of flavor. I understand that some people may be put off by the higher prices, but sometimes the price reflects the quality of the ingredients, preparation, and overall experience. In this case, I absolutely felt it was worth it. We had the Banh Mi Bowl and the curry, and both were outstanding.

Great place to visit and delicious food! Our server was also great, knowledgeable, and friendly…read more It took quite a bit to get our drinks but it also took quite a bit to get our table and we had a reservation... so that was a bit frustrating. Also weird they don't do anything for a birthday person. Still the food was delicious. Only giving it 4 stars because of the wait with our table and drinks!

Great meal in this little spot in Manistee. Feel like you are walking down into the basement of the…read morehotel at the corner of River St and Maple St but welcomed by warm atmosphere and dark wood bar. Food was very good with a good selection. At our table everything from meatballs with marinara to Caesar's salad to Cubano sandwich. Prime rib soup was good and hearty. And our server was spot on, between helpful, welcoming, and checking in on us just enough. 12 beers on tap (sorry, I wasn't paying attention to a wine list or anything like that) with a good selection of beers, including a number of local brew. Nice place for a late Sunday afternoon lunch in the summer, will be back in the colder months as well. Definitely a place worth checking out.

Cozy little place, menu pretty typical of quality bar and grill operations. That included a…read moresouthwest-style chicken salad, which is a favorite of mine, and TJ's is a bit unique. It had the standard toppings--avocado, corn, black bean, tomato, tortilla chips. But the cheese was melted on top, like a kind of crunchy/chewey plate--it really looked like it was topped with a mini pizza. Not sure that enhanced the salad, but overall it was fine. Instead of dressing, it came with tubs of sour cream and salsa to mix in. I do that at home sometimes, so can't complain. The lettuce was fresh and crispy. Decent beer selection, including a quite a few bottled ones, which I hadn't noticed until after I ordered my pint of Two Hearted. Be sure to ask for a bottle menu. I sat at the bar and the server regularly looked in on me. Wasn't too noisy, in spite of the tight space that was full when I stopped in on a Sunday night. Nice little spot to check out in Manistee.

This was a spot that served American cuisine and changed their menu seasonally. The menu items…read morewere meant to be sharing plates. The service was top notch. We were at the kitchen counter and the head chef/owner talked to us a lot while he was at the pass finishing dishes. He was not overbearing, where it was annoying. He was very friendly. He asked a lot of questions and we returned the favor. He went around talking to other tables too. Besides him, the rest of the staff was very pleasant and accommodating, including the chefs doing the cooking! It was one of the best experiences I had in regard to the staff. I have included what I ate below. Everything was timed out well too. Our Bread ($8) - This was a cheddar bread with ranch butter. This was very good. It came out extremely warm. The ranch butter was light and paired perfectly with the soft inside and slight crisp on the outside of the bread. Cucumber ($16) - This came with salsa Macha, pickled jalapeno, and cilantro. This appeared extremely fresh. There was a slight kick from the jalapenos and/or salsa. It all went well together with one another. Ricotta Gnudi ($17) - This came with pea, basil, country ham, and Marcona almonds. The gnudi had an unreal texture. The almonds were a nice added touch for some crunch. I did not really think the ham was needed. Potato ($17) - This came in a brown-butter cheese sauce with shallots and pickled mushrooms. This was my favorite non dessert dish of the night. The cheese sauce was unreal with tons of flavors, while the pickled mushrooms combined with the crispy shallots made for a superb pairing. Fried Chicken ($16) - This came with two large chicken pieces with a white BBQ sauce. This was brined in Earl Grey tea. The skin was crispy as anything, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. It was moist with great color. The white BBQ sauce was one of the best sauces I had in a while. I do not have much experience with white BBQ sauces, but this was tremendous. The vinegar could really be tasted and paired well with the hot crispy skin of the chicken. Halibut ($47) - This came with white beans, chermoula, and black garlic. The halibut was cooked perfectly, and the chermoula was ideal with the slight crisp from the large beans. There was also a nice crunch from crispy brown rice it seemed like. Key Lime Pie ($16) - This was with a homemade graham crust, white chocolate, and a basil meringue. This was my favorite overall dish of the night. The crust was one of the best I ever had. It was so buttery and had a perfect thickness to the key lime filling. The little meringue pieces on top was an ideal topping. Will I go back? Obvious.

I felt like I had a private chef cooking just for me! Each dish was art on a plate! After looking…read moreat the menu I really didn't know what to expect but each dish was so full of flavor!! I actually can't wait to go back!

Went to Thyme for my birthday and loved everything we got! Started with the cheese curds and holy…read moresmokes did we get a lot of curds!!! Don't make the mistake we did and get full on the appetizer!! However we have no regrets. Between the 2 items we got, both David and I enjoyed the General Tso's slightly more!! The pasta dish had a slight lemony flavor though which was nice and refreshing tasting. Other than the cheese curds, both our meals felt healthier than the typical version of them. Definitely check out Thyme if you are looking for some delish farm to table food.

OMG I wish I could eat this meal over and over again!!…read more To start - the whipped ricotta with gluten free bread was absolutely incredible. The warm honey was so very good & I wish I could eat them over & over again. My husband had the 14oz NY strip steak & it was cooked to perfection. He loved the chimichurri sauce & yummy sides. I had the wild mushroom-leek risotto with shrimp which was bursting with flavor. Our waitress was so lovely & did a great job at making us feel taken care of on a busy night. She was very knowledgeable about the menu & GF options. We really appreciated her service. The restaurant is cozy & warm which makes you feel right at home!! Can't wait for another trip up north to visit Thyme!

It is rare when I write a review that I wish there were more than five stars to award. We spent a…read morelong weekend in the Manistee area and got a recommendation to eat at The Glenwood which was just a short drive north from where we were. I called for reservations the day before and found that only very early or very late was available. We also were given an option of seating in the restaurant or on the porch. We chose the porch and early reservation. We were seated at a nice table with a view of Portage Lake. We started with wine, (even though we bought copious amounts of wine on our trip, the wine list couldn't be ignored) my wife enjoying a glass of Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc and me a glass of cab. It was recommended we try their Almond Battered Shrimp. This appetizer was served with a cherry mustard sauce that was wonderful. The menu said jumbo shrimp and yes, they were jumbo with that nice "steak like" texture and flavor. For dinner my wife ordered the Whitefish special (Whitefish is on the regular menu but the special preparation was a bit different). This presentation had wilted spinach, onions with a light Parmesan crust. She let me try some and we both agreed this was the best whitefish either of have ever had. I ordered the "Everything Tuna". This was yellowfin tuna with light and dark sesame seeds, poppy seeds. onion, garlic and salt. I ordered it extremely rare (so rare a good vet could resuscitate it) with wasabi. This was a taste sensation. Dinners included broccoli and an excellent salad. The dressing was so good we bought a bottle on the way out. A "loaf" containing four rolls was also included. Our server was Cyrillia and her service was as outstanding as it gets. Often when I'm enjoying service of this calibre, I look around and see if we just got lucky or is everyone getting great service. It seemed that the service standard at The Glenwood is high. On the drive back to our hotel, we tried to come up with restaurants we've enjoyed as much. The list is slim with The Glenwood at or near the top.

This was my first time here. First impression-this place takes itself a little more serious than it…read moreshould. Started with an order for a glass of Pinot Gris, the server brought me a cab. The smoked whitefish dip looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. My entree came with a wedge. The lettuce was turning red, so it was obviously not fresh. There were about two bacon crumbles in the salad and a teaspoon of bleu cheese sprinkled on it. I ordered the halibut. It came out dry and tough, and I could tell by the film on the hollandaise sauce that it had also been sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. They also mixed up our sides. This place charges haute prices but offers mid dishes and service.

Sat @ bar and watched college football. Old UP style bar, seemed like the food…read moreLooked good coming out, we didn't eat. Bartenders & waitresses were fun and attentive. Have to try their food next time

First impression was hell yes this is a find. Oh my God the food was incredible. I'm so happy I…read morewent the wrong way and stumbled across this. Come to find out everyone I know that has been up north has been here and they love it as well. Great Great place