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.

My family had a wonderful experience at MJ's Eatery! The service was prompt from the moment we…read morearrived. Every employee we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We ordered the biscuit platter, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion was generous enough for two people to share comfortably, making it a great value as well ($15) Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. It's always nice to find a place with both great food and great people, and MJ's definitely delivered on both. We'll be back the next time we're at our cottage.

Great spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Very open and clean inside. Service was great, food was…read moreserved quick but hot and the handmade onion rings were 10/10.

I stopped by Back Door Saloon in Michigan and tried the Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls with Sweet Thai…read moreChili Sauce... and WOW! They were so filling that I almost ordered another round, but honestly, one order was more than enough. I even took two home in a doggy bag and ate them cold later without reheating or even dipping them in the sauce and they were still absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is amazing. There's a beautiful view, a patio, a rooftop, and TVs everywhere on the main floor, so you won't miss a second of the game. Whether you're there to catch sports, enjoy the scenery, or just have a great meal, they've got you covered. The service was friendly, fast, and the restaurant was clean. The staff works hard, so don't forget to tip! Everyone was so welcoming, and the food was delicious at a great price. I seen a Mac n cheese bowl topped with brisket omg sooooo good Pro tip: Check them out on Taco Tuesday! And one thing I really loved it's kid-friendly! I saw families with kids enjoying themselves while others were watching the game and friends were high-fiving over a beer. It truly has that welcoming, family atmosphere that makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be visiting again!

I was in town for a training and went two nights for dinner. The first day, I got a burger and…read morefries. The burger was very flavorful and the fries were tasty too. The second time, I got a chicken cesar salad. The dressing was terrible- watery and an odd taste, and the chicken tasted like the premade kind in a bag. If I was in the area again, I'd definitely go back, but I'll stick with "bar food." Both nights, service was quick, and the person was friendly. Ambience is sports bar and clean. Drinks are good, but the beer selection was lacking.

My wife experienced an awesome dinner last nite at Garrett's. Jennifer took great care of us and…read morewill ask for her when we return. Wife had a turkey sandwich and I had some chicken tenders that were very tasty. Dessert was very good especially the coconut cream pie !

Went with a group…read more Everyone wanted a perch dinner. The perch was PERFECT!!! Perfect amount of breading. And cooked perfectly. The restaurant was very cold, to the point that some members of the party needed a jacket. Service was very good.

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.

Even though it was crowded, the staff tried their best to keep food and refreshments flowing. The…read morerush in getting food out into the dining room was obvious as the bowl containing my spaghetti order was splashed with sauce. Small thing, but it shows that the kitchen was more interested in pushing food out than preserving good presentation. The surcharge for using a credit card was a turn-off. If you already claim the fee as a business expense, why punish the customer with another charge?

Service was outstanding. Very tentative staff. Food was good. All day breakfast is a plus!…read more I had the patty melt on rye and my wife had the biscuits and gravy. Family dinner charm.

Solid little place to grab some food with no frills!…read more We recently stopped here for breakfast on a Sunday morning after heading a rave review from a family member. The menu was small but there's more than enough variety to find something you like. Prices are affordable too! I liked the pancakes and sausage. It was plenty of food for my meal and I did have enough for a to go portion. I'll be stopping in again next summer!

went for a Coney and found the Gyro to be excellent!! used…read moreto be Joes, now it's Rex Coney Island....give it a go

Everything was just right and hot, staff was friendly and cheerful a place you must try for…read morebreakfast

I really wanted to like this place and was excited to try it. It's super cute and clean on the…read moreinside and the menu is pretty appealing but really it was just mid. My daughter got the biscuit skillet. It was tasty but came without a biscuit which was the weirdest thing so we sent it back and had them remake it which took a long time and my food was gone by the time it came back out and she was already full from eating toast, cause she was starving. I also can't stand when something is called a skillet and it's just in a bowl like the whole point of calling it a skillet is that you serve it in a skillet. I got the boss hog omelette now with the name like boss hog, You would think it would be huge. I saw some other reviews and they said it was big, but mine was not. It was long because it was four eggs, but there was hardly anything inside it if you're gonna call something boss hog, it really needs to live up to its name. was a little pricey too for breakfast. I don't think I would come back.

Pizza was AMAZING! Calzones were also amazing. Highly…read morerecommend this place!!!!!!! Best pizza around

Family restaurant, executing its concept. Seems like they were open on a major holiday, so they…read moredidn't let their valued guests down. My expectations were tempered, but they made an original style of pizza that was refreshingly good. Everyone was super nice. Good work. Thank you.

2019 New Year's Eve dinner was amazing! Chris was spot on all night with perfect service! We had…read morean amazing table by the window! They brought back a classic tonight with their breaded halibut with a caper sauce. It was perfect! I had fillet Oscar! My son had a new dish which was Ny Strip with sautéed shallots and goat cheese! Everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great night!!!! Great job tonight on Mew Years Eve! Chefs menu was fantastic! Our Fillets were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was cut up crab let meat! It was so amazing! Our sons NY strip was cooked perfectly! This is our fourth New Years in a row coming here! Thank you to the whole team!!!! Happy New year!! It was We come here three to four times a year. Tonight's meal was spot on with the other times we've been here. We started with the duck appetizer and it was fantastic! We then had salads and soup! Their French onion is fantastic! I had surf n turf and the fillet was cooked perfect medium rare and the lobster tails was the most tender I've ever had. My wife's crab cakes were delicious with a very good sauce on the side. My son had the ny strip and it was cooked perfectly! Service was great and the wine is a great value!!! Can't wait to come back!!

While we were fully prepared to dress up and go to a sports bar for dinner during our girls weekend…read morein Houghton Lake, East Bay Grille gave our group a better option. We made a reservation for 13 on a Saturday and they were ready and waiting for us. The table was prepared and two servers greeted us. The restaurant, located inside of the Springbrook Inn, is a bit difficult to describe. Comfortable with some kitsch, a bit of an upscale family restaurant with a reasonable wine list (also reasonable pricing). The menu is not extensive but hits all of the main American items: steak, seafood, pasta, soup and salad. All of the mains were served with mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, pepper or sans pepper for me as requested) and a potato (which included rice in the category). We did have two vegetarians in the group and the grill was not very vegetarian friendly. They did offer a stuffed red pepper, which luckily both ordered and enjoyed. The rest of the group had a large variety: cajun pasta, steaks, shrimp, perch and my order of ribs. The cajun pasta had a good flavor and was not at all spicy (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences). The only complaint was that only a lone shrimp was found in the dish (the menu did say shrimp, which while suggesting a plural, was not). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the ribs as was a bit disappointed. The meat was tender but severely over sauced. I also found the sauce to be average. I did really like the sauteed veggies. I would not agree with the other reviews that the food is outstanding. I felt it was good to above average, depending on the item. The service was five stars. Both servers were friendly and engaging, refilling promptly and were responsive in their check ins. My four stars are based on an overall good experience and the service certainly orchestrated this.