We've been wanting to try this place for some time but they are often full. We got early…read morereservations (parties of 6 or more only) and arrived on time to our table all ready. There are two sides - the bar side and a side with lots of seating. The bar side has seating as well but minimal. We sat on the side with all the seating at a long high top. The chairs had backs so it was very comfortable. They have lots of choices on the menu - I chose the Lemon Herb Ravioli, which sounded light and amazing. Unfortunately, it is swimming in a lemon-y olive oil which ruins the dish completely. If they just drizzled the lemon oil over the pasta, it would be a chef's kiss. I would recommend asking for that on the side - then you can control how much you want on the dish. I also got their "tots" on the side. These aren't your typical tator tots...they are homemade shredded potatoes scooped and fried. My cousin got the same items and when the tots came, it appeared they overly fried one of the orders so just split them up between our two orders. I ate the good ones and my husband sent back the bad ones to have them replaced. They did so without any question, which was nice. My husband had the Gouda Burger with Truffle Fries. He said it was the best burger he'd ever had. The truffle fries were excellent - served with garlic aioli. Highly recommend! So, while my dish was disappointing due to the amount of oil it was swimming in, the pasta and vegees on top tasted good, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and everyone else liked their meals (burgers and fish & chips) so I'm not going to give them a low rating. I'd like to come back and try something different on the menu.

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard…read moretogether into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu.

Chi Chi's A Gem in beach front water town…read more I recently had the pleasure of getting chi Chi's big breakfast and I'm genuinely impressed. As a small, local business, they offer a level of personalized attention that you just don't find with larger corporations. From the initial contact to the final delivery, the team at chi Chi's was friendly charming and amicable. What really stood out was their customer service we came in as a group of eight and they immediately moved a couple of tables together for our group. It's clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers.

Was driving through Rogers City as I've done a hundred times before. I decided to stop at Chi Chi's…read moreas it reminded me of a restaurant chain that was around when I was a kid in Minneapolis. First don't let the outside decor fool you. It's not great and you have to go outside and back in to use the bathroom. And yet... it still rates 5 stars. The server was a sweet lady, like you'd find in most diners, friendly, attentive very helpful. But the food!!! OMG, the fried portobello mushrooms were outstanding and the mushroom and Swiss burger... amazing. The price was about what you'd expect for eating out these days. Not bargain basement, but reasonable, especially for the quality of that food. WOW!

Great small town cafe. We stopped in on our road trip and were not disappointed. The food was hot,…read morethe coffee was great, and our server was super nice.

Yummy food. Big portions. Attentive service…read more Came at 11:45am on Sunday. Our party of 4 was seated right away. Our party had the sticky bun, cinnamon roll, eggs benny, half order biscuit and gravy, side of corned beef hash, kids mini pancake, and an omelet. Everything was yummy. The sticky bun was the star of the show. As a southerner I can say the biscuit and gravy wasn't as good as it could have been, but it was a good dish. The Mickey Mouse shaped pancake was a big hit. The corned beef hash was very yummy. The portions were huge.

This is a nice place- not sure where Cindy is from, but I haven't been anywhere up here that…read moreinforms you that "oh, we changed our recipe" if they really even did. I doubt they kicked out "local farmers" either. What other joint do you work for, Cindy? Solid food, solid service. Great ribs, too!

Stopped in last night for a quick bite. Perch special was delicious, hubby said the same if his…read moreprime rib hoagie. Service outstanding!

Great food and atmosphere. Service is friendly. Pool table and darts... and don't miss the live…read moremusic nights!

The bar is clean, the waitress was very nice and the food was delicious. What else can ask for. We…read morewill be back soon.

The service was pretty solid, servers were very nice but since we were the only table in a certain…read moresection it was out of their way a bit, but no biggie. The bread was soaked in what I assume was maybe garlic butter but it tasted like it was from a popcorn machine. Everyone ordered something different and the consensus was everything was sub par except for the lasagna. Perch was filled with bones, pizza was super oily and saturated from the pan it was on, shrimp was just okay. We were really excited to try this place but probably won't be back. Give it a chance if you're in the mood for pasta, I suppose.

Went here with my brother and SIL. Always had good food here but for some reason the food was…read moresubpar. The primerib was excellent. The appetizer, calamari , was horrible. more breading than squid. Tasteless. My walleye was the same, more breading and oily. And tasteless. Not worth the price. I used to praise this restaurant for its good food. But sorry not this time. For a Friday night you could do better. Be better.

It started many years ago when I was in single digit years of age. At my current age of 37, I…read morerecollect memories that transcend many ideas of service including the aspect of intelligence from the staff in the form of understanding, as well as their attention to the patrons of the establishment. Every time I've stepped foot into this place, I was met with a hearty hello, or a few hey expressions or a hi there! The patrons of this establishment today were extremely pleasant. I love the atmosphere nowadays as well as how it was in the old days and the fact that it is just a wonderful place to unwind from a few months of stress, or go have a good time on the weekends during the seasons that welcome patrons from around not just Alpena, but Michigan itself as well as some random appearances from people out of state. Overall if I wanted to rate this business I would have to give it a 5 and a half stars out of 5. Truly phenomenal to be a person who enjoys the ambience of a space that resembles awesomeness! Thank you. For reference, no I was not drinking at this establishment before legal age, I actually had enjoyed some food and occasional work as a child such as wiping the bar down or sweeping the floor etc.

Very friendly tavern, beer was nice and cold. It's pretty dark in there but it is a tavern. Service…read morecould be just a little better as we waited for about 10 minutes before getting served. In their defense they were in the middle of stocking their coolers.

The setting was all you could desire in privacy and with the nature of a forest and yet the lake…read morewas just across the street The facility was adequately and spaciously designed, and the price was a gift. We are blessed.

Great friendly service, with great recommendations. Good food, didn't mind cooking a little late…read more Thank you again.

Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

One of the few places to eat in this little town that's not a sketchy bar.. not that I don't eat in…read moresketchy bars.. Nachos were on special, and they were fantastic. We also ordered a large cheeseburger, and it was very very good. Fresh veggies, toasted bun, and nicely caramelized crunch on the burger. Definitely a place you stand out if you're not a local, but that's ok. The Hunters Breakfast looked amazing as well, will try that next time I'm in the area. Pie is cooked in house, not made in house.

This is a great diner if you find yourself in Hillman. Service is as quick as the kitchen so if…read moreit's busy, pack your patience. The vibe is very cozy and casual with tables, booths and bar seating options. Kind of a greasy spoon but a level up and more homey. The breakfast menu offerings are not fancy but they serve big portions. The coffee is good and they top it off regularly. I had The Customary, which is a 2 egg breakfast with toast, bacon and hash browns. You have options from what I got so this appeals to most. Their toast is made from thick cut, fluffy bread. It is SO good and I don't typically rave about toast at breakfast. The rest of the food was very good. We will be back!