Awesome food. Great gluten free options you can't find in most restaurants. I had the hobo stew and it was a must try. Thick and hearty.

I was out with some friends a few weeks ago and we wanted to grab lunch somewhere, and one of them suggested Hobo's Tavern for the perch. Not being from Michigan, perch is one of those things not very accessible, so I didn't eat much of it growing up. Up here, it seems to be everywhere! We arrived on a Sunday afternoon about 3 and got a nice big round corner booth. Our server popped over and sat down with us to take our order (something one person in our group commented he doesn't like) and away she went. Our food came out fairly quickly. I did the perch sandwich, eating part of it as a sandwich and picking the rest of it apart and just eating the fish. The french fries that came with it were pretty gosh darn good too. My only complaint.. I think the prices were a bit high. The perch dinner (which wasn't an all you can eat perch like some other places) that a friend got was $20.. which it a little more than I would have expected. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent service. My fried perch sandwich was three overcooked strips of perch, dried out . Disappointing read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and very family friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our kids loved their meals and dessert. We will definitely be back.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Asked if we could sit outside because we had our dogs with us and the manager immediately went outside and dried a table and chairs for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She then brought out a big bowl of water for the pups and the rest of the staff was very friendly! Highly recommend! read more

We stopped here with two friends after their beach wedding. The bride was still in her dress and the groom in his tuxedo. Other then a few congrats from the friendly staff no discount on food or drinks were offered. This place has two restaurants back to back. I am not certain what the difference is except one is more upscale but the same menu from what we were told. We ordered appetizers and drinks. The food was as ordered with no issues. The drinks were wine and 1 draft beer, so they were what we thought they would be. I would have gave this place 5 stars if they made us feel a little more welcome. They have TVs to enjoy the sports. The restaurant was clean and was not over busy. read more

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The place to enjoy the beautiful Michigan summer and fall weather and get some island vibes, mon! We never went inside so only got to experience the outside area which was wonderful. Soft sand, palm trees, umbrellas for shade and water feature makes this a relaxing place to chill. Drinks were very good and well priced and food was very good. We had a wonderful server (sorry I cannot remember his name) but he helped make our time together with visiting cousins even better. What a gem. read more

Pros: The server was very friendly, we got seated quickly, and received our food quickly. My husbands' hot and tangy wings were pretty good. The pretzel dippers dip was yummy. Cons: I ordered the perch Reuben and it tasted like absolute nothing. No seasoning, no flavor, just texture. My pickle wasn't even good, super rubbery, and the broccoli also had no flavor whatsoever. I thought maybe it was me (COVID scare) but I could taste the wings just fine. The pretzel dippers also definitely were only reheated, not homemade. Overall, very average experience. Wouldn't come again. read more

Stopped in because we were starving and it was on our route home during a road trip. There are two restaurants- Hobo's Tavern and Hobo's Pizzeria. I wanted pizza but they weren't open yet. Fantastic menu- stews and soups, great variety. Nice ambiance. Really great attentive service. The food was disappointing. Mr. Yelp ordered the "surf n turf" - fried lake perch and a cheeseburger with fries. I ordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich with chips. The burger was just a burger. No seasoning or anything tasty at all. The perch was great. The CP sandwich was (sadly) on a hamburger bun rather than garlic bread or ciabatta (which they did have available for panini's". The marinara was bland and had large tomato chunks. I requested extra sauce before I tasted it and it was seriously stone cold. The chicken was actually black (not blackened) on one side and tasted burnt. Perhaps we should have asked about specialties or the servers favorite dish. I wish the pizza place had been open. read more

Hobo's Tavern - View from our table in the bar - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Good, service, bar were good and very reasonable. Definitely worth the visit. We just took the chance on a weekday and the wait was short. read more

Boneless wings were okay. Nothing special. Would try the bone in next time. Pretzels were good w the cheese sauce. Had the shrimp tacos which were missing something. Not enough flavor. My wife had the fried shrimp platter which was excellent. Kids had spaghetti w meat sauce and steak dinner. All liked them. Service was friendly and fast. read more

The steak was decent. The ribs were amazing. Falling off the bone. My sons salad was great and his strawberry lemonade was phenomenal. Literally worth it. The Manhattan I had was good. Service was great, never hesitated to check in all her tables. She was kind and wore a cheetah mask. read more

Hobo's Tavern - The salad was perfect!!!! - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Came to this establishment after a day at the amusement park. I have to admit we came because of the creative name and eye-catching exterior. The atmosphere was great, nice clean efficient kitchen that you can see, friendly servers. Everything looked great. For food, we tried their beef stew because they promoted this as one of their specialties, they were delicious, tasted very homey can comforting. We also ordered their Texas burger - 1/2 lb burger with brioche bun, onion straws, bacon and BBQ sauce. Their burger was really tasty, freshly grilled taste, perfect balance between fat and meat, all around well-made. I am admittedly not a huge burger fan but I made an exception for this one! I wish this place wasn't 2 hrs away but next time we are in the area, this place will definitely be on the list to visit. read more

If you're considering going to Hobo's Tavern anytime soon, do yourself a favor and DON'T. 3 times in a row now (over only a couple short weeks) we've had awful awful service. It has gone down hill fast. From forgetting to put our order in on multiple processions, paying for a surprise birthday dessert that we never got and waiting well over an hour for just a sandwich to never receive it, it's been awful. Such a waste of our time. Take your business somewhere that has decent service so your time, and money, are not wasted like ours was yet again this afternoon. After well over an hour for a wrap and sandwich, keep in mind both kids waiting with us as well, we left without food and still hungry as it was never made. read more

The menu offers very various meals from salads, fish, meat and pasta. All very well prepared and cooked perfectly. All staffers are friendly with a special mention to Allison who by her warm welcome, her kindness, her attention and also her suggestions to try new dishes, makes a meal at Hobo's an exquisite experience. read more

Great place to eat and watch the game, food was very good..had the blackened salmon husband had full rack of ribs... Waitress had huge group of at least 25 and still took care of us very well.great job Tiffany! read more

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Best service and food in Northern side of Muskegon. Staff is really nice And atmosphere is always on point.

We had nine in our party and the waitress did an outstanding job. The meals were excellent and prices quite reasonable. read more

I will give it another try but both my wife and I were not impressed last night. I ordered the grilled chix. Unfortunately they substituted the chix with hockey pucs. Wife's pork tenderloin, same. read more

FYI, if you are a NASCAR fan, don't eat here! My husband and I thought the place looked fun & wanted to finish watching the race. We sat at the bar, and when we asked if they could put the race on the TV; we were told that the owner doesn't allow NASCAR on the TV??? Never in my life have I been told something like that! It felt like we were second class. Aren't you supposed to cater to the customer?? I will say that the food was good, but we won't be back! read more

The hobo is our go to restaurant when we want a good meal, a hearty meal, a nice atmosphere and lovely service. No place is perfect but the hobo is just a good solid neighborhood restaurant that we love. read more

This is our go to place! Food is always consistent and great. We are "bar" people and we love Chelsea and Noah! If your lucky, they may have some candy behind the bar read more

Dined at Hobo's Tavern today for the first time. We dine all over Michigan including many high end restaurants. EVERYTHING we ordered from cocktails, to appetizer to main course was VERY good, piping hot and excellent service! Definitely impressed and it will be a regular destination. read more

Good perch, good patty melt, good beer, need I say more? I continue typing to meet the needed 85 characters.

Yummy abundant food. Extensive gluten free menu. Plenty of servers so our meal came quickly even though the place was packed. This is GF Cajun Bleu Burger...so big it can't fit in your mouth as is. We also had the Mushroom Swiss Burger, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (lots of meat but lacked flavor), and Crème Brulee (oh so good). read more

Hobo's Tavern - Gluten Free Cajun Bleu Burger - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Here's the "special for tonight"! What a joke. "Steak medallions". Yep, that's it. Nothing else on the plate, oh, a salad is $2 extra. Worst meal I ever had. read more

Hobo's Tavern - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

The food was delicious, the wait was not as long as state, the decor was fun and our server Lauren was outstanding. We will definitely comeback. read more

Went out for my grandmother's 85 birthday and there were 7 of us. The food was awesome, service was quick, and our server, Lauren, was the absolute best! Will definitely be back! read more

Whale whale whale.... were do I begins? On vacation celebraiding the 4th of July (happy independense day) hear in Muskegon. The lady and I had a hankering for some food so first we went too 794 kitchen and bar and waited their for a HALF HOUR and nobody came to sit us!!! So we desided to come to hobo tavern and to put it simplee...... we'd rather still be waiting in line at 794 kitchen and bar. 1st of , the gal can't even tell the difference btweeen Cuban and corn beef!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd of decoratons are teribel. Thrid, food was ok. Nothin 2 rite home about. Had some sort of bone in my fishes meal.... Not sure if that was a delecacy you're guess good as mine!!! Anyway got two go.. thanks for reeding. Plz subscrybe see you next times!!!!! read more

The GF fitness sandwich was amazing w/red potatoes! Lots of GF options, my husband had chicken Parmesan pasta off the regular menu. Great food and great service! read more

Spent 4 days on Lake Michigan near Muskegon. We had several good meals, but none better than the fried perch we had at Hobo's Tavern. Fish 5 Fries and Slaw 5 Price 5 Service 5+ Crab Stew 4.5 Place 5 read more

Hobo's Tavern - Perch Dinner $17 7-8 pieces of fish a d two sides - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I came here recently while in town visiting some friends. The wine pours were very generous and the salad was pretty substantial. I'd definitely consider coming back here next time we're in town visiting our friends in Muskegon! read more

Hobo's Tavern - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I've been to Hobo's many times . When my friends ask, "Where do you want to eat? My response is invariably the same,"Hobo's ". I've never been disappointed no matter what I've ordered. The service is fast and pleasant. read more

Great comfort good and a fun atmosphere! Sorry I don't recall what the drinks were. My friend and I each ordered a soup/stew to try. The hobo stew did not disappoint, nor did the cream of broccoli! Hobo's ground steak and Santa Fe chicken salad were our main courses. Service was fantastic! read more

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Had the steak and perch special. Both were perfectly prepared. Great service and food. We sat in the outdoor seating, in the shade, and enjoyed the sound of the water feature behind us. read more

Always great food and great service even when they're busy. My favorite on the menu is the Beef Tips...ooooh they're so amazingly good and the sauce is to die for delicious. Our family fell in love with Hobo's during the Covid lockdown when we wanted a good meal that we could bring home. Hobos always prepared the takeaway meals so they'd still be hot and perfect once we got them home. We'd do the family meals as well. I highly recommend their ribs. Never been disappointed at Hobo's, you can rely on a good meal at a reasonable price accompanied by a friendly and semi-casual atmosphere. read more

Tasty food, decent prices, and a no-attitude atmosphere--give it a shot! I'm a big Hobo's fan. Hit this place up every chance I get. North Muskegon needs a place like this: reliably cooked food you can count on, prices that won't break you, and a fun, inviting atmosphere that somehow magically accommodates both family-style restaurant goers and sports bar enthusiasts. Pool tables and shuffleboard tables await in the back if that's your game. TVs carrying various sporting events line the perimeter of the building. The staff are mostly local residents who are well familiar with their beloved North Muskegon, and they work hard to make sure you're happy during your visit. I've tried everything from their burritos to ribs to their perch dinner. Have yet to taste a disappointing meal. And there's often live music by acts like Tommy Foster on certain nights. Always a good time. You can also tell it's a great spot because it's the kind of place the staff like to frequent on THEIR days off! Tons of off duty servers, bartenders, and hostesses line the bar on any given night. North Muskegon doesn't have too many options for good food and good drink, but that doesn't stop Hobo's from striving for excellence nonetheless. It's the kind of place you'll go because of a desire to go, not because of a lack of options. Don't hesitate to pull in! :) read more

Came back for my birthday lunch. Covid precautions are being practiced here, beginning when you walk into the foyer where there is a hand sanitation station. When waiting for a table, you are asked to wait in your car until they call you. There are clear partitions between each booth, all the center tables have been removed, bar stools removed to accommodate 6 foot distancing and all staff wear mask. Hi five for practicing safe practices. We had a great lunch with Hobo's Perch Dinner and their Chicken Wrap. Birthday guest can have up to 13.99 off their check as a birthday reward. Hobo's continue to have a consistent delicious food with so many menu choices. Maybe this is the reason their parking lot is full most days of the week. Great cocktails, craft beers and bottled beers are compiled on their drink menu. read more

We stopped here for dinner after our daughter's volleyball game down the road. The service was prompt, polite, and very friendly. We enjoyed the refried beans appetizer and finished it all. The atmosphere is very laid back and relaxed. Our food was delicious and each of the three of us cleaned our plates. We had the penne pasta with shrimp, tenderloin tips and chicken Caesar salad. The portions were just enough and not huge like at some places. Overall a great food experience. read more

Didn't come for food, just for drinks and I liked that my cousin, her friends and I were able to have a conversation where we didn't have to shout to be heard. Also, their drink selection was extensive, which was impressive. Any kind of drink you can imagine, they can serve it up for you. They also have a very cozy fireplace that is nice to sit by and a patio where you can bring your drinks out on and have a smoke, if you so choose. Also, their women's bathroom was very clean and cute with a purse border, pink walls, and pictures of hair do's from various decades. All in all, a fun place to hang out in with friends and family. read more

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