The best pasties I've ever had. They were so delicious! Best I've had. Service was excellent!read more

Classic Beef pasties with gravy. Delicious and heartful. Great portion size and the picnic tables…read moreoutside were perfect to enjoy the quick lunch. Quickest service ever!!

As we are in the UP, we were told we must try a pastie and this place had decent reviews and was…read moreright up the road. First impressions, they definitely have some heft to them! The outside baked crust is crisp and tasty. My husband's beef pastie was filled with beef, similar to other posters pictures and he really enjoyed his. Everything was hot too I have a tough time eating beef so opted for the chicken option and while my sandwich was tasty, it was truly 95% potato, a tiny bit of carrots and just very, very little chicken. Maybe I got the bottom of the bowl or something, but it definitely needed more protein. He did have a veggie option available today as well. This place is super popular spot and the sandwiches are $8.50 each, we ordered a gravy, as per other Yelp recommendations and we shared that. It was an additional two dollars. He gives you a lot gravy!! Parking is very limited out front, but we found people were in and out pretty quick. There are a couple picnic tables where you can sit and eat but honestly, he really just doesn't have the room for that so get it to go. The owner seems super friendly, and I love the fact that so many people are supporting his business. Another UP box checked!

I tried their chicken $8.50 pasty yesterday. Cousin tried same price beef one. I LOVE the filling,…read morewhich has thinly sliced rutabagas, but the ratio is off... there was like 87% root and hardly any protein. But compositely, the Vite, the heft, the peppery flavor, it's very satisfying for me. No nonsense store. Across from Shepler's ferry!

Clean, and smoke free casino. The slot machines are updated. You do have to pay for your alcoholic…read moredrinks while using the slot machines though. One of the only places in town to stay in the winter when the Mackinac bridge is closed. I would not recommend the restaurant, but the rooms are clean with balconies that overlook the lake. Overall, a nice place to get stuck overnight when the bridge does not cooperate.

The staff was INCREDIBLY RUDE, specifically this one pit boss i wasn't able to catch her name but…read moreshe was old and had white hair. I have never been treated in such a poor manner in any of my experiences. She accused me of making a "mess" (a SINGLE orange slice that was there prior to our arrival at the table) and then demanded i clean it up by throwing a napkin in my face. Managers were useless and seemed like they only agreed to get me to shut up and leave. We were finishing up a game when they approached us and accused me of under age drinking. we were then escorted out very rudely. they tugged on my 80 year old grandmothers arm to get us out. i would not recommend going nor will i be returning. it is very disappointing to see how customers get treated in an environment that should be fun and enjoyable for everyone. Travis was the only staff member that treated us with respect the entire time and agreed that management was incompetent.

Excellent food all the time!! Whitefish dip is so flavorful with smoked fish. The pike perch was…read morelightly battered to perfection in a wrap. They have sheltered porch seating in the Summer. Staff very courteous and friendly. Plenty of parking.

This is the second time that we have eaten at Driftwood and we will undoubtedly come back again…read morenext time we are vacationing in the area. To start the atmosphere of this restaurant is very relaxed and has the sports bar vibe. The customer service is phenomenal and the food was great. We started with cheese curds and ordered both marinara sauce and ranch. Absolutely delicious! For our meal my son ordered the Potato Skins, my husband ordered the Pub Burger, my daughter ordered the Butter Chicken, and I ordered the Chicken Nachos. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals as well as the Chocolate Peanut Butter Landslide that we had for dessert. We definitely recommend this restaurant if you want good food and an awesome atmosphere.

The food was absolutely amazing and i haven't eaten so much in any other place. The service was…read morealso amazing, food came out quick and great, Thea [our server] took my bacon off the bill when it was forgotten so that was amazing! The atmosphere was a bit quiet and empty but then again we went at 4pm. Thea was absolutely amazing, she was so sweet and funny, she was also very kind to the other staff! I would 100% recommend Pancake Chef Restaurant if you ever go to Mackinaw city! :)

New owners not the same restaurant…read more Went there not realizing there had been a change in ownership. Walking into the place and seeing a full service bar was a shock. Not having the buffet was another shock. Menu stated one thing but the meal was something else in the POS. Not sure how they have eggs Benedict on the menu but can't make a poached egg. Pancakes were very small, for it to be named pancake chef and they can no longer make a good pancake is a shame. Menu stated homemade strawberry jam but unless their home is smuckers there was nothing home about it. Hash browns were not edible. They were gray and dripping with greasy. Absolutely zero crisp to them. Ordered sausage thinking sausage links. I got a hockey puck shaped sausage patty. They are turning this place into something it is not. Pancake Chef was an establishment that shouldn't have a bar or live music. This is no longer the pancake chef!

Wonderful culinary experience. In a elegant setting for a brewery. We had the brisket, pork belly,…read moredeep blue flat bread, and the Fish tacos! Everything was top notch. The fiah tacos wete next level. Served fast and hot with a smile. We will be back for more, now it's a must stop when we visit.

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations…read more3 = Meets expectations 2/1 = Does not meet expectations OVERALL POINTS RATING (0 - 5) 1. AMBIANCE = 3 Normal motif. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 3 Was good. Was hot when it came to table. Good taste. Nothing negative to say. Had a beer on draft. Felt it was not what it should be. Draft tends to be lukewarm. I would see what was available in can or bottle. I notice some else beer looking flat. 3. SERVICE = 5 Our waitress was outstanding. Attentive and quick to meet our request. 4. BATHROOM = 3 Clean and maintained. 5. PRICING = 3 (note unless really poor for pricing. I rarely go above 3. Food inflation is real, so expect to pay. On top of places having to get staff to higher wage rate. 6. OBSERVATION Used the app to get on waitlist at rusted. It worked well. Seated in time stated. I would not dissuade anyone from eating here. 7. POINTS = 17 out of 25. 25 points total. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections.

Good selection, fairly fresh and the wait staff were friendly. Lost a star because it's a tad run…read moredown and the cocktail shrimp were mushy.

Always polite and friendly! I love that I'm able to create my own meal. The beans, mushrooms,…read morebroccoli, rice and noodles are perfect! All the meats are flavorful and they have at least 3 kinds of shrimp. Sushi is available too! We cruise through once a month, pay by weight and enjoy at home. Seldom have desert, we're straight up carnivores! Great price too!

Always great food, and freshly made. This place doesn't let…read morefood sit around long before it's switched out. The service is always prompt, and the staff is always very cordial. I was surprised to see such a great buffet in such a small town, but it was a huge bonus. We've been there a few times now, and will continue to come back.

This restaurant is nice. The waitress is superb and always brings more water as quickly as I…read morefinished one. Please read my last review because it is exactly the same this second visit. Most dishes that have a sauce. The chicken is almost the same. It's fairly heavily breaded with a sauce on it. Of course, with Chinese food it's laid in with oils. But there are a few things that I definitely enjoy although this time not quite as much as last. I find the service is wonderful. I find that the food is atypical of buffets and a little bit above some that I've been to the beef dishes. I just feel the beef is so tenderize it taste like it's already been chewed. Hate to say that, but it just has an odd texture. That's really all the bad I have to say other than that like I said it's a little step above some buffets that I've been to. I like when the food is very hot and a lot of times at these buffets it's kind of lukewarm. A couple dishes were just kind of lukewarm. For the first time, I really enjoyed the crab bake. I think I'll try it from now on because it was really good. They do have hot chili oil as well as Sriracha sauce over by the dessert table.. I know I'll be back again because it's sister's favorite. She loves the AUCE. Not so much myself. What I really look for as a hibachi or Mongolian barbecue because then they cook it right in front of you and it's steaming hot. They do not have one at this location, however the food in general is better than another Asian buffet that we frequent. I cannot recommend any thing you can do better since it's a one price eat all you want. I know what that takes as a chef to keep up with that. I'd say you're doing well.

"Lets go down to the Sunset Grill We can watch the working…read moregirls go by" (Don Henley) We enjoyed a lovely late dinner at the Macinack Grille on Saturday night July 27. We didn't have reservations, so picked up a buzzer from the hostess and joined the crowd waiting in the gift shop or lounging around at the entrance. Our wait was about a half hour, and we were seated in a rear dining room that should receive a Gold Medal for Eclectic Design. Our table was covered in laminated Detroit Tiger baseball cards, and the walls were plastered with beer company paraphernalia and Detroit sports memorabilia. Our server Aimy brought our meal -a Cheeseburger Platter ($11.99), and for me a cup of Clam Chowder ($4.49) and Shrimp Steamers ($14.99). My meal was excellent, the chowder was served piping hot and was loaded with chopped clams and potatoes. And man, oh man, were the shrimps great. They were a half pound served shell-on "Caribbean style" with lemon and cocktail sauce. Yes, they were messy to eat but were so worth the mess. Aimy helped me out with a few wet naps. We had an excellent experience here.

Mediocre Food and Service. The quality of the food, the portion size, and service accuracy do not…read morejustify the excessive high price. Ordered walleye, baked potato, fresh vegetables, and a glass of Riesling. Was served 3 real small pieces of some kind breaded deep fried fish, baked potato, a small condiment cup of coleslaw, and a glass of Pino Grigio. The waitress, while friendly enough, did not have a good grasp of the English language. And all for just under $50. This place is definitely not depending on repeat business. Compared to this,place, Long John Silvers is 5 star dining. Walked away hungry and $50 lighter. I won't be back.

It's a good price for a pizza buffet but the pizzas were like cardboard. I had trouble cutting…read morewith my knife. The salad bar was fresh and several toppings to choose from.

Mama LaRosa's is the perfect stop if you're in the mood for eating loads of pizza and salad. The…read morepizza itself is so-so, but there's a nice variety. The salad bar is impressive and the cottage cheese is really good. The desserts are a nice bonus -- cinnamon bread sticks (yum) and a soft serve ice cream machine. Most restaurants on the island are pretty costly so $11 for adults qualifies as a bargain.