We picked this restaurant based on some good reviews and are so glad we went!! The staff is…read moreextremely welcoming and attentive. But the food was amazing!! I had the grilled whitefish, rice, coleslaw and dinner roll-absolutely wonderful and grilled to perfection! My husband got the grilled ribeye sandwich, which he LOVED!! It's a college town, but they welcome everyone and they make you feel at home! We would definitely go back many times, if we lived closer. Well done!!

Typical bar with a hometown feel! The place is welcoming and cozy accommodating a mixed crowd of…read morestudents, the after work crowd, and dinner crowd on a Friday night. Seating for about 50-60 people and plenty of street parking. The service was quick and attentive. Our server was kind and answered our questions about the menu confidentially. The food was good. It was battered and fried well. Most of the flavor came from the condiments but the tartar was pretty tasty. We'd definitely eat here again when in the area.

I have two words for you: FISH FRY!!…read more 'Tis the season for such delicacies, so Smokin'Hubster and I did our homework. All paths literally lead to the Crossroads as the best place for a fish fry. We showed up a bit early just in case and we were not disappointed! Ashley took great care of us, quickly got us drinks while we pored over the menu. I couldn't decide, as there were many fish entrees to select. Lucky me, the Fisherman's Platter features all of them! That's what we each ordered, though we differed completely on the sides. The food came quickly. The size of the portions crowded the table (good thing it was just two of us at a four top). Every item tasted so good and we had trouble finishing. Talk about fat, dumb and happy; I may wear sweatpants the next time we order this! The other thing I want to mention is that Crosswords is keepin' it fresh in so many ways. Ashley had some new tech that used the Toast app to check us out right at the table. I also saw a new weeknights daily special menu posted at Facebook. Good things are happening at Crossroads but you gotta get here to see them. And soon, because Fish Fry season doesn't last forever!

Really nice restaurant. Came here with family that recommended it. Everything was so good. Cute…read morelittle place.

Stopped by on a Thursday and got right into trivia. Trivia was super fun and the food was great…read more Got the kimchi fries and the whitefish Rangoon dip, very tasty! Staff was super friendly and trivia host was funny. Come check it out!

Bad service stalked by employees and harassed multiple times here not good drinks and no space to…read moredo anything

While eating at the bar at The Vierling (another review), we struck up a conservation with a local…read moreguy. Young man who was a brick mason. He made several recommendations, including Portside. It was excellent. Food and service were excellent. We are a product of the South and dont have much whitefish and walleye available. I had the walleye sticks appetizer with an order of fries and my wife had the whitefish cakes. Both were delicious. Fries were obviously hand-cut and large; also very hot. Our server was great! The best part of the meal was the BREAD STICKS! It appeared that the sticks are baked in a round pattern, like a pizza, and then cut into sticks. They were so hot, I couldn't hold them until they cooled a little bit. The accompanying spread was excellent; also marinara sauce. One could make a meal from the bread sticks. The vibe was pleasantly rustic. We decided on a booth instead of seats at the bar. Again, our server was great. The guy who brought out the bread sticks was equally good. I suppose the bread sticks are brought to the table directly from the oven. Highly recommend this place!

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

The food is always cooked perfectly. The staff is super friendly, too. We usually get take out now…read morebecause I have some medical issues that I can't sit up in a regular chair for long without my pain getting worse We order all the time from them and we are never disappointed!

Jasper Ridge Brewery feels like it should be a solid sit-down brewery experience in Ishpeming, but…read morethe execution across the board did not match expectations. On the food side, I ordered a Reuben Melt. The sandwich came out unevenly heated, with the corned beef leaning dry in parts and the rye bread slightly over-toasted on one side. The balance of sauerkraut and sauce felt inconsistent, which made the overall flavor feel flat rather than cohesive. It was edible, but not well executed. Service was slow and lacked structure. There was a noticeable delay in initial table attention, and once the order was in, there was very little communication or follow-up. The pacing of the meal felt disorganized, like the kitchen and front of house were not fully in sync. The ambiance does not really elevate the experience either. The space has the layout of a brewery-style restaurant, but it comes across more chaotic than inviting, with noise carrying unevenly and the dining area feeling a bit worn rather than maintained in a way that enhances comfort. Overall, this was a disappointing visit. The food was poorly balanced, service was slow and inattentive, and the atmosphere did not make up for the gaps in execution.

Your typical Yooper bar. The locals are great, the bartender was friendly and chatty, it's like…read morewalking into your neighborhood hangout spot and you don't feel like a stranger even as an out-of-towner. I tried the Reuben Quesadilla and it was 10/10. Crispy tortilla, hot fresh Swiss and corned beef, tangy Kraut, 1000 Island for dipping--a meal that could cure the worst of my hangovers. Their pasty's are DELICIOUS. Handmade, huge, great price, served hot and fresh to eat or cold to take home for later. The Bloody Mary was decent but nothing to write home about but I truly came for the food and wasn't disappointed one bit! Great prices, big menu, tons of seating, locals to chat with, and they offer bar or table seating (it also looks like they could accommodate larger parties if needed). Added as an absolute must-stop on my list of places in the Marquette/Harvey area. (Their online menu isn't current if you're on Google but it's pretty similar!)

The Dry Dock is one of those places in the Harvey area that works best when you treat it like a…read moredependable local bar and grill rather than expecting a polished dining experience. It has a very established rhythm to it, and that familiarity is part of why people keep going back. On the food side, the menu leans heavily into comfort-style bar food, and the execution is stronger than expected for a place with such a broad lineup. I ordered the Loaded Dock Pizza, which is an actual menu item there, and it was surprisingly solid. The crust had more structure than the average bar pizza, with enough sauce and cheese balance that the toppings did not overwhelm everything underneath. It felt intentionally made rather than just thrown together for convenience. Service is where this place earns a lot of its reputation. Even when it gets busy, staff usually keep the flow moving without making customers feel ignored. It has that experienced local-bar energy where people know how to handle regulars, larger groups, and quick turnover all at once without the whole place feeling disorganized. The ambiance is very classic U.P. tavern culture. Sports on TVs, steady background noise, wood-heavy interior elements, and a casual crowd that ranges from locals stopping in after work to families grabbing dinner. It feels lived-in rather than curated, which honestly fits the place perfectly. Overall, The Dry Dock Bar & Grill succeeds because it understands exactly what it is. The food is reliably above average for a bar-and-grill setup, service stays efficient even during rushes, and the atmosphere feels authentic instead of manufactured.

5 Recommendations - Treat Yourself 1. 30 minute scenic drive…read morefrom Marquette 2. Small place, it does have a 5 stool counter, you will understand 3. 1 Server & 1 Cook, friendly & attentive 4. Greasy Spoon - Solid food, breakfast menu on the front and lunch on the back of the 1-page menu 5. Give yourself time, lots of walking paths, dirt roads and some shoreline to explore.

Friendly service, generous portions, homestyle cooking in a comfortable, welcoming Michigan UP…read moreroadside cafe. Waitress is efficient, accurate and attentive, frequently offering coffee refills. My sister ordered the Breakfast Special of the day , Vanilla french toast with chocolate drizzle (sans drizzle) with a side of bacon. She said it was the BEST french toast she'd ever had. My friend had the Hungry Hollow Breakfast Special (offered daily) and selected link sausage, eggs over easy, hash browns & sourdough toast. She commented all food was perfectly prepared and was quite tasty. My chicken fried steak breakfast was served piping hot with a peppery white gravy, easy over eggs & crunchy on the outside, pillowy on the inside hash browns. The marble rye toast thickly sliced bread was toasted and cried out for the accompanied butter and blackberry jam; SO GOOD! The generous portions were too much for me; I could only eat 1/3 of my meal with the two cups of coffee & glass of ice water served. I am happy to report my brother thoroughly enjoyed the leftovers pronouncing them "Delicious with a capital D!" This my second visit in consecutive years. Food quality, quantity & service remains top notch. I look forward to my visit next year and recommend you stop in for a bite. Tourist friendly & supported by cheerful locals. Thank you Hungry Hollow team!

Who likes a little abuse in their life?! My hubs and I do! We keep coming back to the Cozy Inn for…read morethe food and the banter from the local waitress, Katie. We have been coming here for years, so let's start with our first visit. The waitress wasn't friendly. She was short, abrupt, and a little scary and we didn't want to piss her off. We even tried to be friendly and that seemed to piss her off more. So let's diffuse the situation and order some drinks! Full bar....no long islands, no red stag and coke, no hard cider....so we got what we could. We order the homemade burgers and fresh cut fries. The food was amazing! We kept coming back in hopes that the waitress was having a bad day. Nope! That's her.... we now come to expect no hello, warm beer, no glasses or mugs with our beer, or any type of follow up. Have you been to Dick's in Chicago or San Diego?! Well, if you haven't... you can find the same experience here. Dick's is known for people being rude to you on purpose and that's part of the experience. Was she like this to us? Nope! Everyone was treated equally. Let me jump back to the food... during our last visit we ordered the fried dill pickles, BLT, and the white fish fry. If you're health conscious, this is NOT your place. If you're looking for some good food and an experience, this absolutely your place. If you're looking for someone to be nice to you too, check out Mt. Shasta down the street in Michigamme. Will we be back? Absolutely! I love the Cozy! I know what to expect and they exceed expectations.

Popped in on the way to Houghton. Surprised the restaurant…read morewith a group of hungry and thirsty hockey parents. Chef was gluten free so understood about allergy. They have gluten free buns. Cozy burger was amazing. Lexi our server was top notch.