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    Mackinac Grille

    2.9 (293 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dan R.

    "Lets go down to the Sunset Grill We can watch the working girls 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 justify 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.

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    James B.

    They are who the rest of the reviews said they were. The views were good from the dining room and it's themed well, beautifully sitting on Lake Huron with the lighthouse on the horizon. The food left much to be desired between all of us that were there. I got the great grilled cheese which the blue cheese was good, but the apple lacked any flavor or sweetness that you would want to balance out the sandwich. So it really was just a disappointing grill cheese. The beans were bush beans out of a can which is all you can really ask for after coleslaw and fries being the only real side dishes at most restaurants around here. Overall 2/5 would recommend to a friend

    Siren beer and classic fish.

    Lot of poor reviews on this place and I don't get why. Beautiful lighthouse off the patio, TVs everywhere, the fish was amazing. 4 stars because the service was slow but as long as you're not in a rush, great vibes. Will be back

    Lobster Mac & Cheese

    The lobster Mac & cheese is delicious! And there are great gifts in the gift shop on the way out

    Thin slice of turkey with cold cheese.  The bacon taken from the cold fridge still has white grease on it no attempt to warm up.
    Larry W.

    Wife, I and family have been coming to the Mackinac Grill for 26 years. We did multiple stops with our kids, in-laws through out those 26 years and we always enjoyed the salad bar located in the train but the salad bar is no longer now it's a souvenir shop. The special is what I ordered on this stop it was a turkey bacon croissant for $13.95. The turkey was from a store bought package it was one very thin piece it didn't even fill the croissant, the cold Swiss cheese was thicker than the one slice of turkey and the bacon was one slice broke into two pieces pulled from the cold fridge and put on the croissant, the bacon had cold white grease on it. Horrible, I'd think the cook would be embarrassed to send something out of the kitchen to be served like this but that wasn't the case today. I did send back they did replace but it was just ok, at least it was warm the second go around. Wife order a whitefish hoagie for $18.95 it was one small slice of fish on each bun no cheese, no coleslaw an absolutely horrible display of what their so called whitefish hoagie is. Although we will miss Ronnie who is a server and a staple at the Grille wife and I have decided there are too many other places to eat at in St. Ignace so that will definitely be our last time visiting the Mackinac Grille.

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    Annie A.

    Service was good at this restaurant but all of the food was very greasy. It's hard to screw up a grilled cheese but all the ingredients seemed low quality. It is still very busy due to the location but I would avoid it if you can.

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    Brandon M.

    We went here on a Sunday evening and were happy to see all the cars in the lot. Unfortunately it must have been because they were one of the few restaurants open. Smoked whitefish dip (out). Deep fried dill pickles for an appetizer were average. Deep fried white fish were overcooked with the smallest baked potato ever. Lobster was still frozen in the Mac and cheese. Mackinaw breeze drinks were warm. "Caribbean slow" service. The best things were the garlic bread and the view from the patio. I was able to finish most of the fish. We tried warming up the lobster Mac later in the microwave. That was unsuccessful and in the trash it went. I definitely would find another place for dinner or even drinks.

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    Excellent food, drinks and wait staff. Beautiful views of the lake. Definitely worth trying!

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    Great food, great service, and great atmosphere! Would definitely go there again. Maybe tonight!

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