Tiffany was the sweetest lady running a bar I've ever encountered! She went not only above, but WAY…read morebeyond what people would consider great service! We arrived in town a little late on a Friday with nowhere to eat (this town shuts down at 8pm on a Friday?? Seriously??) Tiffany reopened her fryer to make us something to eat knowing my wife was getting the shakes from hunger. That was the nicest thing ever, and really shows what the "small town spirit" and redefines what "above and beyond" is all about. Thank you, thank you! We'll definitely be back for the burgers you guys are famous for!

Worst customer service! Accused me of following people from other bars to there's! Dis respectful!…read moreDont go to this place by yourself much less at all!

Very nice staff. Large portions. Parking was easy. Would recommend. Nice view of the lake.read more

Terrible service!! Been here twice and it's not improved.Service and food has gotten worse!! Smug…read morerude slow waitress!! I do not recommend this place to anyone!!

I love bars like this. I was on a trip with one of my friends. We decided to try the Keyhole…read moreafter another restaurant did not no meet our expectations. (I wanted to go to the Keyhole as my first choice but was overruled) I had the steak hoagie with onion rings, and he had the white fish dinner. Both were very good. We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was great. The food was delivered quickly and there were lots of TVs to watch as you ate. I will be going back next time I am in Mackinaw City!

Visiting Macinaw City for the first time. Convenient location walkable downtown. Plenty of street…read moreparking. Seated right away for dinner. Our server Aaron provided nice service. Ordered the whitefish fingers appetizer with fries. Highly recommend the whitefish fingers! Crispy fried, not to greasy, and nice small bite sized portion to share. Came with a creamy dill tartar sauce to dip. Fries were hot and crispy. Lots of beverage options. If you are craving some local reasonably priced dining this is a great stop!

Oh, Mary! Definitely get the signature dish at Mary's Bistro: the crispy chicken tenders. It's a…read morelotta beige on one plate -- breaded chicken tenders, fries and coleslaw -- but sometimes you need to embrace a monochromatic meal every now and then. The chicken tenders come with a creamy mustard sauce (also beige) that is delicious all by itself. The chicken fried chicken is also great, and comes with a bacon-corn gravy smothered on top. The chicken fried chicken is served with mashed potatoes and green beans. It's a comforting dish. They have a small kids menu at Mary's: a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese and mac & cheese. All of the kids entrees come with fries, except the mac & cheese. One of my children ordered the kids' mac & cheese, and I'm happy to say that the mac & cheese is house-made, and not Kraft mac & cheese. I like when a restaurant makes an effort to make their own mac & cheese for kids! The location is great -- right on the beach, with patio seating. We visited during the fall, on a chilly day, so we sat inside, but we still had a nice view of the beach. After we ate, we were steps away from the sand. It was nice to enjoy a tasty meal and then watch the sun set from the beach that was right there.

I visit the island every summer and I usually frequent this place twice while visiting. This summer…read morewill be my last time to visit though. For over $30, I had baked chicken. In the past, it's been served with nice seasonings, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Now, it comes with this awful sauce on it on a plate of french fries that were all soaked with the sauce. It was a disgusting meal that I couldn't get through. The waitress didn't ask how anything was. There was no manager that came around to ask either. For a family of five, I spent over $200 here. There are better options on the island and I will frequent those places from now on.

Hello, so I have lived in this town for a couple years now and I know a couple people who ain't…read morealoud to come in because they "don't tip" even though I have seen them tip on plenty of occasions. The Night time bartender denied service over apparently "not tipping" like I believe it's the service that earns the tip. If I'm also correct, you can't demand a tip either. I've worked in food service before I met husband and I don't believe that is right

This is possibly the only sports bar in town, but it's cozy, clean, and serves too good food. Lots…read moreof TVs to view the game, and excellent service. Beer selection was ok.

Breakers has a casual, sports bar setting. There are several television stations broadcasting. You…read morecan play Keno and chat with friendly folk. The main issue was that we were really hungry, having spent hours waiting on auto repair. The brisket tacos did not satisfy but to alleviate hunger. The flour tortillas were what my sister called 'raw'. They were not heated at all. The brisket meat was lukewarm warm. The cabbage slaw was raw. There was a dab of chunky plastic jar salsa already placed in the middle of each taco. Chips and salsa: the salsa was in a very small plastic thimble. We couldn't even fit a chip into the salsa. The best part about our dinner: the server asked if everything was good. I told her that it was definitely not my favorite EVER. The wonderful thing about this was that she asked me to explain. She did not show an animosity and was truly inquisitive about our dislike of the food. She said that she would tell 'him'. I am assuming that 'he' would be the cook. I appreciated her concern because the bill was about $40 and when my sister can't finish her meal that's a problem. It was about 430 and I hadn't eaten all day so I did finish mine but I couldn't say that I was not pleased with it. Although nothing was spoiled and it certainly could've been worse. I don't know if I could trust going back. I think that they could do a real light marinade on the cabbage to soften it a bit and if they fried the tortillas and maybe offered corn or tortilla in the beginning, it would be an improvement. Or how about if the salsa so called and in such a tiny vessel, it wasn't tasteless but clearly store-bought. Any restaurant should be able to do something with this information. I don't mean to be negative or demeaning, but I do intend to given an honest review based on my impression. Good luck Breakers. I was actually very happy to see that something was open during this flooding season. Unfortunately, I would've driven 50 miles further to have a better dinner.

A really great spot with a nice view of the lake. Food has always been solid. If you're looking for…read morea quick and good meal, definitely go to breakers.

It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

Two spinach salads $30 with tip divided into 2 don't fill one cereal bowl. Are you kidding me will…read morenot be going there anymore. The prices are outrageous.

Delaney M was so incredible and made us feel so welcomed especially being out of state. Thank you…read moreDelaney

One of the only places on the island to get a good vegan meal that isn't a burger of some sort. Wet…read moreburrito ftw! Fun horse themed decor (who'd have guessed by the name). Server was on point, refilled my water three times during meal. I ate the whole thing and regret nothing! Cheaper to pay with cash than card, cards get a 3% fee added on. Also, they're part of the 906 club, earn extra money back easily by spending yours here.

Stopped for a drink and to see the place, one of the few bar/restaurants we haven't been to in…read moreMackinaw City. Empty on this last Saturday of May. Nice staff, chatty and helpful. Had it scratch my head when offered salt rim on a martini glass...Cozy atmosphere with a BIG screen tv.

We tried to eat here on Monday night this week. They gave us a menu for the Dixie Saloon. I asked…read moreif we were in the Irish Pub and they said yes. I showed them the menu for the Irish Pub, and they looked at me like I had 3 heads. They said that the Irish Pub was no longer in existence and it was all the Dixie Saloon. I asked why did they have a website and the O'Reilly's sign on the outside. Again they looked at me like I had 3 heads and said that they did not know and I was the first one to ask that question. We walked out and went to the Keyhole. It was much better than a non-existent restaurant.

I love this little bar. The drinks are strong and the prices are good. They do not serve food but…read morehave an assortment of crunchy snacks. The owner is always nice and fun to talk to. The hours are a bit inconsistent making it hard to make plans to go. The phone doesn't get answered much. It's a bar you go to when you happen to be passing by and the sign is on. The wood stove in the cold season works great and gives this place some character.

The owner, Dave, was incredibly kind and helpful when visiting his bar. The bar was cozy and drinks…read morewere reasonably priced. My friends and I were visiting from Grand Rapids, and definitely will stop by the next time we're up in the Cheboygan area! We all bought matching "Thirsty's bar" hats and they are worth every penny. 10/10 experience this bar EATS