The food never disappoints, always top notch! The ambiance in and outside is perfection. Michael's is my very favorite restaurant in The Tip of The Mitten! I recommend it completely to all! Alex in the silo bar is fun and efficient! read more

The decor and ambiance in Michael's is really cozy and fun. Of the things we ordered, their homemade bread with olives was delicious and the braised short rib was our favorite dish of our dinner. The chicken was a bit on the dry side but overall a great dinner! read more

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - Chicken entree - Steakhouses Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

Arrived 10 minutes before closing, from Pellston Airport. Sat at the bar and was hosted by Miles who made sure we were well taken care of,. Despite the fact that we were 10 minutes from closing, offered us the full menu including dessert. Did not make us feel rushed or as if the place was closing The food was fabulous. read more

72 hour Short ribs and the Waygu steak was fantastic. The sides mashed potatoes and sweet potato were just so so. Tiramisu cheesecake was also just so so. Service was excellent. Will be back to try the ribeye. read more

Food did not come out all together. Idk if it was the biker cuts or our tattoos but our money is just a green. Absolutely atrocious kitchen staff. Food that did make the table was in fact good. read more

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - Outside - Steakhouses Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

Great service and food will be back soon to enjoy the food and services . One of the additional benefits is the ambiance and quiet

Great steaks and truffle fries. Randy is the best server. Comfortable N. Michigan restaurant. Love it‼ read more

Great ambience in any of the restaurant's room areas. Outside bar area is beautiful in summer. The service is repeatedly excellent. Fabulous wait staff. A changing menu would be welcoming. read more

All I can say is wow, everyone at my table cleared their plates. The Pork chop was done to perfection with garlic mashed potatoes. Next time there ask for Randy, this guy will entertain you if you listen very carefully. Beautiful place and plenty of space to make my wife's birthday dinner special. read more

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For up north -5 stars!!! Great atmosphere, service, food was great For up north dining - highly recommend!! read more

The food and the service were amazing. We had the soft shell crab entree and asparagus (cooked to perfection).I also appreciated their red wine selection with options from Italy! I highly recommend Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse! read more

Everything was good! The meal, the service and dessert to die for! When you don't have anything left on your plate, you know it was good! Vincent was an awesome server! Highly recommend!!! read more

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For what you got for the price it was very disappointing. My husband thought he got the prime, he wasn't sure if it was prime rib. We will not be back. read more

This upscale steakhouse is located right across from where we're spending the night in Indian River. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you're greeted with a warm welcome from both the host and the server, and that's grade A quality service! Other than great service, the food was fantastic, especially sharing three tavern menu items - the Tavern burger, the barbecue mac & cheese, and the brussels sprouts! The brussels sprouts were drizzled with a perfect blend of aioli, and compared to other restaurants across the state who serve brussels sprouts as an appetizer, it is the best up north! The burger split between my mother and I were served on two separate plates. How convenient! I also have to mention the bbq macaroni and cheese tasting extremely delicious from the first bite! Then, topping it all off, the four-layer chocolate cake was quite a remarkable exclamation point to a great dinner! Be sure to check out this steakhouse for a romantic and upscale option, just off the beaten path from I-75! read more

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One of my favorite place to dine while up north!!! Great food!! Amazing staff! Always a fun time!

Wow! What a great menu! Food was so good. Rosemary olive oil bread and butter was so delicious!!! I've never boxed up butter to take home before today! Our service was 10/10! Eric was amazing- atmosphere, dinner, dessert- must try bourbon ice cream!!! Everything was so so good! read more

Well it's been about 1 year since our last visit, & not only did we order the same meals as last year, but we were fortunate enough to have our same server Virginia. She is one of the rare people in the business that takes it to the level of professionalism as she does with grace. The Shrimp Cocktail is the best in northern Michigan, if not all of Michigan. It comes from Bangladesh. Place is meticulously kept with a great warm vibe throughout the large facility. read more

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I'm generously giving four stars because I really think they tried. The waitress was very kind and helpful. The appetizer of brussel sprouts was delicious. My husband and I both ordered the 8oz filet, prepared medium, and then some shareable sides. When our food came, we cut into our steaks and they were cooked VERY well done. Zero pink inside and incredibly charred on the outside. I've never sent food back in my life, but for $54 for the steak alone, I wanted to be able to eat it. We politely showed our waitress who completely agreed they were very overcooked, and she said they'd be replaced. About 15 minutes later she brought out new steaks. They were unfortunately prepared rare. The outside was quickly seared and that was it. Cool, red center. We ate them because we didn't want to wait any longer, and frankly I'm not one for confrontation -- I was hesitant to send the first steak back but I couldn't eat it. We had already eaten our sides before our "refired" steaks came back out or the sides would have been ice cold. Bummer because the mushrooms were an enhancement for the steak, but the potatoes and asparagus were good. I do find it strange that steaks are sold a'la carte and sides have to be purchased separately. We are from out of state and are not accustomed to that. The log cabin feel was nice and the outdoor area was beautiful as well. I'm wondering if they just had an "off" night or were training a new chef, as many other reviews are raving. read more

Visited Friday for the first time. What a hidden treasure. Our server was very attentive, each of our dinners including house and their version of the wedge salad were very appealing. We will be back!! And its got a neat atmosphere, along with a spectacular patio setting for enjoying entertainment. read more

The service is very professional. The Ambiance is perfect. The decor in the restrooms is hilarious. They have old time pictures that are a hoot. The food is amazing. My compliments to the chef. read more

We had dinner last evening at Michaels and our fabulous server was Virginia!! She was attentive with a smile and very throughout our evening. Thank you Virginia. our only issue was that two of my friends ordered the Tagliatelle at 27$. Which itself was lovely though instead of the tagliatelle as listed on the menu it was normal spaghetti!! So it was a substitution that was never told to the two ladies who ordered. That's not right Michaels at all! I did mention and tell our server, and as we left I spoke to the what I thought was the manager. I got no real reaction from him at him other than an Oh.... Hmmm. Needless to say I was disappointed at what was served. read more

Great place for ambiance in the north woods... friendly and prompt service and fairly priced food for a steakhouse... the Ribeye was very tasty and we especially liked the Brussel Spouts appetizer! We are headed back there tonight for our Valentines dinner! read more

Great food, beautiful log building, warm atmosphere and we had a wonderful waiter, Randy. Just a nice experience and it was quite busy but we did not wait for anything. 30 minutes south of St Ignace and did not know they were there. Great find on way home from Detroit. read more

We had an amazing experience at Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse during our summer trip up to Michigan. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in Indian River, MI! We loved all the options to chose from the wine list to dinner choices. We all ordered a variety of drinks and then our entrees. We tried a lot from the 72 Hour Short Rib, NY Strip, and Smoked Chicken Tacos. Each dish was perfectly cooked and flavored! The Short Rib was my personal favorite and I would most definitely recommend to others, but all were great! For dessert we had the Oreo Stuffed Donuts. OMG, they were amazing! We ordered more to take home! This is a must try for anyone in the area and a highly recommend! We will always make sure to stop in when visiting the area! read more

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We travel to Northern Michigan several times a year and we make sure we visit Michael's every single time. We live in Los Angeles and we will pit Michael's up against any restaurant in LA. The attention to detail and the adherence to gluten free cooking makes my wife very comfortable and willing to come back again and again. Definitely in our top ten restaurants in the US. read more

Steaks, truffle fries, Brussel sprouts and honey feta dip are excellent options. Food is always exceptional and cooked to perfection. Wine selection is extensive, boasting many fine choices. Eric our server is always spot on and courteous. His knowledge of items and recommendations are always appreciated and welcomed. The ambiance is comfortable and you never feel rushed. All in all a very special experience and must do in northern Michigan. What a gem. read more

It was Valentine's Day and we didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar and I can gladly say I'm happy we didn't have the reservation. The bartender was nothing short of amazing. I don't know his name but he knew what he was doing, he was charismatic, and made the experience wonderful. read more

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - Dry aged steak and loaded potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

Excellent filet and ribeye--surpassed only by the beet salad and olive bread! Dining here? Definitely lean in towards Randy's section for superior service and culinary advice! read more

Food and service is always amazing. The ribeye and the fries are great. Such a cool log cabin feel..

Michael's opened a great garden outdoor area for bar and eating experience in relaxed "up north" ambience with special attendance from servers. French 75 and old fashion were perfect. The Brussel spouts appetizer was wonderful. We split a slab and a sweet potato with maple butter - mmm. He enjoyed Caymus with dinner and had a specialty coffee afterword with Oreo donuts! Servers plated us simultaneously and we will go back again! read more

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Came here with my boyfriend on a Tuesday night for a nice dinner. Was able to get a seat outside right away. Very attentive servers. The food and drinks were great! Started with the truffle fries which were a great portion and then shared two entrees of braised short ribs and the whitefish. The short ribs were definitely the star of the show and were so tender. Paired really well with the mushrooms. Highly recommend for a nice night out! read more

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We have came back time after time. We love it here. We somehow always end up with Virginia as our server & we love it! The service is fantastic, food comes out fast & is so good! We requested a private corner table for our anniversary & they put us in our own little section. It was great! Totally recommend Michaels to anyone. I also have a lot of allergies and they always do so well with them! read more

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Excellent Food! Short Ribs, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu Cheesecake !!!!!absolutely delicious! Great server (Susie). We will be back!! read more

Walking in you can tell it is a real locals hangout fun staff. We ordered a little bit of everything the ribs were very nice the strip steak was very nice with a char and medium rare as we asked. Also tried the wings which were very good too! Fun spot read more

The 72 hour short rib is the best thing I've ever had. I live in Chicago and Chicago is known for its great food. Michael's beats any restaurant in Chicago. read more

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - Short rib heaven - Steakhouses Near Me - Indian River, Michigan

Michaels is a fantastic place. Several seating options -inside, outside, covered patio -all with wonderful ambiance. The food was extraordinary. Fresh local made bread to begin, and our meals were all stupendous-steaks seasoned so perfectly, very tender and grilled to perfection. We enjoyed several different cocktails and they were all excellent. Virginia our server was friendly and gracious and had wonderful suggestions for us and was a lot of fun. We look forward to going back the next time we are in Indian River, this was our favorite. read more

Once again we enjoyed Great service and nummy dinner Thank you Michael 's we'll be back

one word AMAZING!! I don't think there is a bad thing on their menu. Food was amazing. Service was great. Very unique bar outback. 11/10

We made a reservation for the New Year's Eve special menu. When we arrived we were promptly seated and ordered drinks. After we were enjoying the drinks the server came to take our order. We said we wanted the New Year's Eve menu and only then were we told that it wasn't available because the lobster didn't come in! Had we known, we would have gone elsewhere. The restaurant had my email because I had to confirm the reservation and at the least, the staff should have immediately told us when we arrived and before we ordered drinks. It's also strange that lobster bisque was available when the lobster "didn't come in." No wonder there were no visible pieces of lobster in the bisque. Yes, the food was good but the experience was disappointing. read more

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This place is great ! Great food - steaks were incredible . It's an anomaly in the area. They've done a great job of being an upscale casual restaurant. If you're near Mullet lake or Burt lake - you should make the trip. It's worth it. Shrimp cocktail was awesome . Crab cakes were done very well. Only negative was that the Martinis didn't have olives ( corrected quickly ) Drinks were strong read more