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Manley's Fish Market

4.5 (55 reviews)
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Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Alice K.

If you like fish spread, this is your place. I am happy we stopped, and the spread was delicious and did not last long.

It's hard to go wrong with any fish you pick. And, at only $7.99/pound, you won't pay much, either.
Rob P.

Before you walk in the door, you can smell the smoke filling the air. This isn't an acrid aroma of something burning, but rather the magical aroma of applewood and other woods that contribute to the flavor of the final product. Forget Axe body spray: THIS is what I want to smell like every day. Before I talk about the smoked whitefish, I have to mention that they have thick hunters sausage that's tasty (though not too spicy) for $1 a stick. Now, about that smoked fish. You pay by weight at $7.99 a fish. This is a terrific bargain (see the picture I attached showing the yield: what you get is mostly meat). You do have to understand that there are a lot of bones to work around. It doesn't take long to get all the good stuff, but you've bee warned. And that flavor: wow! If you're someone who likes a squeeze of lemon on your fish, or a barbarian who uses tartar sauce, please consider the unspoiled beauty of the smoke flavor in the fish. The flesh near the skin has a more intense flavor, but every inch of it is something to be savored. I'm seriously bummed that they didn't have any fish sausage when I stopped in, but the quality and value of what they did have was so good that I will certainly plan on a return visit every time I'm in town.

Nancy I.

Delicious! We decided to stop in after seeing the reviews. We bought a smoked whitefish and the smoked whitefish dip. We brought it back to our camper for a feast. We found the whitefish easier to debone than expected. Mr. Manley told us to just crack it open and dive in. Just watch for the bones. Messy hand job but worth the effort. The dip is amazing and I'm glad we bought two. Make the trip a bit north beyond the busy downtown area.

Smoked Meat Deli Case
Ronado G.

This place is a blast of culture. After seeing lots of good reviews and a little shack aesthetic, I knew this had to be somewhere we check out. Boy was I not let down. Tucked right on the main strip in St. Ignace across the street from all the hotels on the water, this spot is authentically an oddball of the area. The green and yellow paint job give off a tropical / Jamaican vibe and delicious the tiny footprint of the shop is further dwarfed by the massive chain business surrounding in this tourist haven. Inside there's not much to be but a few clear and simple choices. Smoked fish (white and trout), smoked fish dip, beef jerky, beef sticks, Sleeves of crackers and some "pop" options. I loved that you could choose from 3 options for sleeves of crackers. They had the classic round "Ritz" style, the long rectangle "Tollhouse" style, or the basic saltines. Grab a sleeve with your dip and you're ready to snack, I love this!! The fish dip was excellent. A full blast of the smoked fish flavor but with cheese and some nice herbs. I bought two tubs and wish I would have got more!! The beef jerky is the best I've ever had. The dude running the shop stores money in old old coffee cans and wraps up whatever you like, deli style. This beef jerky clearly had oil on the plastic wrapping around it, which I've never seen before so I was unsure. My god is this stuff good. Slightly sweet, nice and smoky, and just the perfect chewy, tender texture. Try it!! The smoked fish we still have, I got the trout since we got the smoked whitefish dip, and will be making a Caesar salad with it tonight! This stuff packs a serious punch of flavor. It's unreal. Overall the service here was fine. The dude was no nonsense but polite and the interior is... nothing that would win interior design awards, but it's definitely.... real. Anyone looking to try something new in the UP or get some really good smoked meat, I would highly recommend Manley's.

The "Fish Shed."
Ron T.

Ramshackle block buildings with faded green paint. Describing the proprietor as curmudgeonly is a bit far but don't expect service with a smile. Do expect the very best smoked fish and smoked whitefish dip you will find in the area.

Don and his friend
Richard F.

I heard about this place and read the reviews. I wanted to take some smoked fish home so since we were passing through nearby I decided to stop in. I walked in and I was greeted by the friendly smiling Don Wright who was behind the counter. I asked him for his suggestion as to what was the best to take home and he suggested the Menominee and the White Fish. So I said wrap up two of each. It was less than $20 and I was a happy camper. He is a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers and has signs and memorabilia all around. I told him I just happened to also be a fan and we shared some great stories. He also had an old friend visiting him. Can't wait to get home to eat them.

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The BEST Homemade Fish Dip, EVER!! You MUST try the Lake Trout! Love the fish, fresh and delicious. Highly recommend :)

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two weeks ago i drove five hours for the best whitefish you can get ANYWHERE. manley!s rock.

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King's Fish Market

King's Fish Market

4.7
(23 reviews)
9.5 mi
$$

Holy moly! The day after arriving at our rental cottage in…read moreMoran, Michigan on Brevoort lake, we noticed plenty of mosquitoes! Serious mosquitos! So the first thing on our list of needs, was buying a can of Off! Being that the cottage is in a fairly rural area, there aren't very many stores. But on our drive in, I noticed King's Fish Market. It was close, so I drove up. Turns out they don't sell bug spray, only smoked fish and a million other things, including Venison sausage. I purchased some smoked white fish and some venison cheddar sausage. OMG-Fantastic! They also have a little cafe and you can order fish and chips, chicken fingers etc as well. Big local beer selection too. After walking around checking everything out, I walked past a couple of women having lunch. I figured I'd ask how the food was. They then told me it was delicious, and that they have lunch there several times a week. Needless to say, my lovely wife and I will be back! And then before cashing out and leaving, the friendly owner sent me down the road to a gas station that sells Off! Bonus!

Wherever I can support local during my travels, I'm all for it. Last week, I brought a group of…read moreTexans, Missourians, and Californians here for lunch during our week-long tour through both Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. While we found this to be a charming local fish and specialty market, we were unfortunately underwhelmed by the food. Most of us ordered the 2-piece whitefish basket with fries. The fish itself seemed fresh, but the batter lacked seasoning and could have been much crispier. The fries were also fairly soggy. We also tried the whitefish chowder, which desperately needed salt. Adding a bit ourselves made a huge difference in flavor. We arrived well before the lunch rush and practically had the place to ourselves, so perhaps this was just an off day. Still, the fish baskets felt severely under-fried and lacking overall flavor, which was disappointing given the local reputation and specialty focus.

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Gustafson's Smoked Fish

Gustafson's Smoked Fish

4.6
(48 reviews)
17.9 mi
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I haven't reviewed Gustafson's?…read more Giving credit where credit is due, this was another Jane & Michael Stern find from the 2005 update of their classic book Roadfood. Man, do your remember travel books? If you find one in a used book store, pick it up. The classics stay classic. And speaking of the classics, Gustafson's is the real deal. Roadside gas station with a handful of smokers to transform the bounty of the great lakes into delicious succulent morsels of delight. If you don't know, I have what I affectionately call a fat-tooth. And the fish that swim in those frigid fresh water lakes develop such beautiful and silky fat. The lake trout especially! Gustafson's isn't fancy. Walking in the door you may ask yourself, "This is it?". But when you tear open your pouch of smoked lake trout, and pull the meat off the bones with your fingers, with a little of that fat dripping down your arm and chin, you'll say to yourself, "Yeah, this is it." This is a required stop anytime I'm up in the UP. Last visit they were out of the whitefish, but so it goes. And looking back on the listing in Roadfood, the Sterns mentioned seeing smoked menominee in the case, but I've never noticed it before. I'll have to ask next time I'm up. Sure, you can get the salmon. I imagine it's delicious. The Gustafson's crew are great at smoking and salmon takes smoke well. But I say go for the local stuff. Get out of your comfort zone and buy a whole whitefish. Don't fret about heads and bones. Don't worry that you won't finish it (there is a bunch of negative space inside, they aren't as big as they look). You've got this. I believe in you!

They have the best smoked fish in the UP, and their canned goods are top notch. The candied…read morejalapeños are addictive.

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