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    Millie's on Main

    4.1 (256 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pastry wrapped beef.
    Cindy U.

    Service was good til the end, then she disappeared for a bit, But that still wasn't too bad. Whitefish dip was good but the bread was stale. The pastry wrapped item had zero flavor. Tasted like a frozen dinner. Low carb meal had way too much salt. We would never go back if this restaurant was in our area.

    Fish and chips
    Rose S.

    Millie's was absolutely packed. It would be a great bar scene. The food scene to me was meh - typical pub food. Had the fish and chips. They provide an overwhelming amount of fries. So many that they obviously are cold by the time you get thru half. The fish itself was a white fish straight from the lake. I mentioned I don't really like white fish and the server said this isn't like east coast white fish so I gave it a go. It was so greasy. I could barely taste the fish but def could taste the grease. Not sure about the coleslaw just wasn't for me. Loved the tartar sauce. The servers were friendly and loved our server.

    Lisa S.

    Our grand dog's name is Millie and she is a black dog so, of course, we had to stop and check this place out. It's a bar/restaurant and since we weren't hungry, we just bellied up to the bar for a beer. They didn't have their name brand beer on tap (they were out), so that was a bummer. I opted for a local bottle which was good. It was extra cold which made it even better. We tried to get a t-shirt but they didn't have any merch. Service was good.

    NY strip with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
    Cindy S.

    We always go to Millie's when on Mackinac. It's an unassuming place, but the food is fantastic. My husband and I both had the NY strip. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked just the way we liked it. The dinner comes with some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. Even the vegetable side was good. They do have a good kids menu and my son loved the grilled cheese. They don't usually have a wait and the staff is super friendly.

    Whitefish dip
    Abby B.

    My husband and I did a little DIY northern Michigan food tour at Millie's. The whitefish dip was good, though the dipping items were lackluster. The garlic bread tasted pretty stale and the pita chips were store bought (standard in Mackinac though). The whitefish was good, but the standout of the meal was the pasty. Theirs is a true dinner entree compared to the handheld pasties we've had before. The gravy, the crust, and the filling were all fantastic. Great service and cozy atmosphere.

    Cutest drink coasters
    Anna S.

    Loving the vibe here. A lot of great food for great price. We were so mad that we couldn't finish all of it. Service was fantastic and we sat next to the window which made for some excellent people watching. Dinner and a show. Meatloaf was just like grandma's but with a nice crispiness to the edges. Served with mash potatoes-delicious and coleslaw done right. I'm surprised at how many places put way too much Mayo in their coleslaw but Millie's knows how to find the right balance. Pasta Alfredo with chicken. Better than the Olive Garden and on the boarder of too much season(I know)! Still really delicious and I would highly recommend. Lots of food we couldn't finish but the atmosphere was delightful and I will definitely come back. Adding to my favorites of the island.

    Old fashioned
    Ophelia M.

    Came here for dinner and enjoyed our experience. The good: + The best classic old fashioned that we've had on island. It was spot on perfect. + Their truffle fries were crispy and delicious + The service was amazing--truly phenomenal + I got a caesar salad with salmon and it included a large piece of salmon that was grilled to a slightly charred perfection The less than ideal: + The irish coffee is just ok. Not sure if the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco has spoiled me for all other irish coffees but the one here is a solid ok + The bleu cheese truffle fries are truffle fries with a small dish of bleu cheese dressing served with it. It just wasn't what I was expecting. I do like bleu cheese dressing, but I was expecting something a bit more (bleu cheese crumbles on the fries, maybe?) Overall, a positive experience, though! And, by all means, if you're looking for the best old fashioned on the island--this might well be it. Get to it!

    Attempted to walk in the door with my dog because it says "dog friendly" online. Was met with multiple rude servers saying the place is "not dog friendly" then complained "your dog stepped on my foot" in a thick accent. Just rude people. I can hardly imagine how rude the service is.

    Chicken and wild rice soup
    Jennifer M.

    This was exactly what all the great reviews said it was! An old restored building which is just adorable and the service was outstanding! My hubby and his sister said that the chicken salad with the dried Cherries was absolutely delicious and not too much mayonnaise. They both absolutely loved it! I had the chicken and wild rice soup, which I highly recommend and my brother in law had the olive burger and he said it was amazing. Fresh and flavorful!

    Beef pastie with cole slaw
    Cory C.

    I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars, but since Yelp doesn't do half stars, rounding down to 3. My mom and I both got the "Unplanked Whitefish": the dark fatty part of the broiled whitefish tasted a little fishy, but I liked the seasoning they used. The duchess potatoes were good - I liked the crusty part on top, and I also enjoyed the crunchy Parmesan topping on the tomato. The green beans and red peppers on the side were good, as they were not too greasy or salty. My dad got the pan fried perch: it was lightly breaded and not too greasy or salty, just like it should be. My brother got the beef pastie, which was delicious, like a beef pot pie. We shared a cherry cobbler for dessert: I appreciated the fresh whipped cream on top and the nice warm pie crust layer. However, underneath it had canned cherry pie filling, which was just okay. This place overall was good, but in my opinion, not as spectacular as I expected based on the reviews I read on here before coming.

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    Maria T.

    I don't often give out 5 stars but in this case, it was worth it. We arrived on Oct 14 and chose Millie's to have dinner at as it had good reviews and was a short distance from our hotel. Our server, Bob, was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. 5 stars. I ordered the Neptune Pasta. The texture was on point, not too creamy, perfectly cheesy, and had a good number of tasty shrimp and scallops. The French beans were crisp and tender all at the same time. Hubbie ordered the NY strip with mushrooms. It came out a perfect medium rare. And the garlic mashed potatoes were so flavorful. You could really taste the garlic. We also ordered the cherry cobbler... And ate every last crumb! Food - 5 stars. Oh and btw, the food came out lickety split! Other: 1. Not too large of a place. A few booths... More tables... Bar. Tasteful decor. 2. They said they were closing that weekend, earlier than many of the other establishments on the island. So I'm glad we were able to dine with them before they did.

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    The home made Alfredo was amazing. Beat we have had ever. Also had delicious old fashions. Overall a great experience.

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