The Nauti Inn was the perfect choice for dinner during our stay in Cheboygan. We had a tough time…read morechoosing what to order cause everything on the menu looked amazing but we talked it through with Sharon the owner and she was very helpful and very welcoming. We ended up ordering the southwest Cobb, the white fish tacos, and the shrimp lemon pasta. Everything was very good, drinks were great and we ended up talking with Sharon and were the last people to leave. Great atmosphere, no TVs just conversation and great sense of community. Nautical themed and they were playing Yacht Rock on the sound system. The restaurant was even acoustically treated so it wasn't loud despite being full of people talking. I highly recommend this establishment!!

The owner was awesome! Been on a trip in the Midwest for the last couple of weeks and this…read morefood/bar/vibe was a highlight. Ordered the shrimp lemon pasta, VERY GOOD. Also got the white fish tacos that were awesome and the southwest salad that filled our veggie needs. Highly recommend this spot for a good meal and good hang

When my college friend and I travel, we always try to find some top tier restaurants to dine at. On…read morethis year's expedition -- a tour of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan which included a visit to Mackinac Island -- I booked a table at the 1852 Grill Room. It was probably the best decision I made on this trip. I'm ranking it among the five best we've dined at--and that includes some famous restaurants in New Orleans, Memphis, Louisville, Albuquerque, Kansas City, and New York City, not to mention the nationally acclaimed crab shack we found in rural Delaware. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was the consummate professional. She promptly greeted us and took our drink order shortly after we arrived. Unfortunately the bar was out of one of the essential ingredients for the drink my companion ordered but the other "Old Fashioned" options were fine and he eventually ordered a second. My "007" Martini was also quite good. The starter menu was amazing. I went with one of my favorites -- if prepared well -- beef carpaccio, and it didn't disappoint. Micro-thin slices of raw beef topped with arugula, parmigiana reggiano, and a light dressing was the perfect start to the evening. My companion ordered gazpacho which he reports was excellent. I didn't plan on it at first, but I decided to order a whitefish dinner for the second day in a row. Instead of a sandwich, this time the entree was a beautifully planked whitefish filet with duchess potatoes and roasted asparagus spears. The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The potatoes were outstanding. A few of the asparagus spears were not perfectly trimmed at the base, but overall they were fine. My companion ordered perch filets with a side of creamed spinach. I tasted the spinach and it was probably the best I've ever tasted. He gobbled it down. After a meal like that we had to have some dessert. We went with their crème brûlée -- a rather standard option-- but executed perfectly and with a generous pour of a single malt Scotch whisky it was a wonderful finish to an outstanding meal. There are lots of choices when it comes to dining on the Island (and I tried a few of them on a previous trip) but this is one I'd come back to again and again.

Anniversary dinner in a very nice atmosphere. Normally I'm not big on hotel restaurants but the…read more food was excellent. I took the waiter's recommendation on the filet minion and I think it was prime beef and cooked as ordered. My wife had white fish and we swapped half's. We also ordered a Canadian lobster tail which tasted great but it was tiny (maybe 3-4 ounces cooked). We went all out and spent $240. I think you could have a great dinner here for half of that.

At first I was hoping this was the pizza joint I was looking for and was disappointed after being…read moresat down only to realize I was at the bistro. I was a tad annoyed because I stood at the hostess table while 3-4 employees looked at me and didn't acknowledge me, typically I would leave but I had already walked all the way there. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken entree I ordered with fingerling potatoes. It was so good yall, I didn't leave one crumb on my plate. The flavors were fantastic.

Enjoyed our time here. A little less busy than the spots close to the main strip. We were seated…read morewith no wait for lunch at about 1pm on a busy July Saturday. Our server was happy and talkative. Food came out quickly and was one of the best charcuterie boards, as well as hummus plates, I've ever had. Not overpriced. Lots of patio seating with ample shade from the umbrellas. Obviously great views of the water and the bikes going by on the street. Overall great experience!

If you're a bourbon drinker, this place has a nice selection. Our bartender, Claire was a delight…read moreand so was her boss, who happened to come by as she was making a drink with a bubble on top. Very cool. Food looked delicious but we had reservations elsewhere with the rest of our party.

Who goes to a whiskey and bourbon bar and orders a glass of wine and an espresso martini? This…read moreperson right here. Sometimes, I need to zig when you thought I was going to zag. I like to keep it fresh up in here. The thing is, the prices for the bourbon were a touch overpriced, but the cocktails and wine were decent. That's the reason for my decision, but I think if you're in the mood for whiskey or bourbon and you're on Mackinac Island, then this is a good place to find it. They have a large variety of many different brands. I didn't get any food -- just popped in for a cheeky drink. The bar area is a nice place to sit, enjoy a drink and contemplate your visit to the island.

If you're on the island, you'll find that stuff is either really expensive or just kind of…read moreexpensive. This one is kind of expensive but understandably so. It was tasty and I didn't feel like it was overpriced, relatively. It's a great family compromise. Our waitress, Kayla, did a great job. We were seated right away, the food came out quickly. It was hot, with large portions.

Forget 5 starts we give it 10 stars! This spot may be overlooked because it's not on the main drag,…read moreit doesn't have views, it's definitely got the old tavern vibes but it's worth the stop. It's been awhile since we've experienced some food like this, shout out to our tour guide for the recommendation because yall we stuffed our face with goodness. We ordered the white fish and the steak to share. We added the 2nd filet of fish and it was a great mistake because it was so delicious, a mistake because it was SO MUCH FOOD. It was crusted in pistachio and served with Parmesan whipped mashed potatoes- oh my goodness so good. The steak - oh my gawd the steak. So tender so juicy so perfectly cooked and seasoned we were having eyes rolling moments more often than one should have while eating a steak. Unbelievable. Slow clap. And don't even get me started on their in house Crème brûlée - typically not my favorite dessert but oh man this was perfect.

After a strenuous morning of walking and shopping, we decided to have lunch and selected the…read moreCarriage House. We were seated with a great view of the docks, where you could see all the ferry boats delivering new visitors to the island. The French onion soup was OUTSTANDING! The tea was fresh brewed and our server, Jackson, was very diligent without hovering. Both the steak sandwich and the ruben were excellent! The table service was excellent and other than Jackson coming back a little quick for the check, it was a fabulous dining experience.

We ordered the white fish sandwich on focaccia bread and the Greek salad. The white fish sandwich…read morewas a disappointment, the focaccia was cold and I feel it would've been better toasted, the fish itself didn't look fresh or appealing really and lacked in flavor overall. The side dish with that was a carrot slaw of some kind with a ton of raisins, not crazy about that, dry bland and too sweet for the dish in my opinion. The Greek salad was fantastic, jam packed with fresh lettuce veggies and very filling. The mocktail was refreshing. The patio here is fantastic and the aesthetic is adorable every preppy girls dream for indoor and outdoor dining.

So we were staying on the property and my wife was not really into the place (I should have gone…read morewith her intuition). We arrived early and were greeted pleasantly and were told to have a seat in the lounge so we did the restaurant was less than 1/4 full. We were handed 3 menus one was an appetizer menu. After waiting for some time and standing at the bar we were told we could only order drinks. So we went with it. At 7:28 I went back to the host stand where I where I waited for about 5 minutes finally the hostess reappeared and had no idea. So she seated us in the nose bleed section instead of offering us one of the really nice views. Then the real fun started... nothing for my 8 year old son. We were told we can't do anything for kids the suggestion was crab legs (wow). So he ordered a "Chianti signature Caesar" thinking it's pretty hard to mess up a Caesar Salad (was I wrong). It was dried out and the very bottom of the Roman almost at the base, if not the base. The dressing lacked flavor. On top of that the waiter never asked my son what he wanted to drink. My wife had the beet salad and she said it was good. When seated the waiter told us about the chef parring and I was kinda excited to try a few different things. When I went to order the chef's paring I was told the whole table had to do so. Even though I was told everything was fresh and prepared in house. The waiter pointed to the menu and it was presented differently from the menu which seemed a little sketchy especially for $125 per person. So to be clear if your whole table orders the chef's tasting you're good. If not, no bueno. The main courses were good. The sea bass was really good. The dry aged steak was well seasoned and even though I like things a little more rare some spots were purple. My son got the wagyu which was ordered medium and was closer to rare. The potatoes were amazing and so was the sauce. All and all 1/2 the servers were good and came to check on us. The main courses beef and sea bass and beet salad were pretty tasty and good. Prices aren't terrible for a tourist trap. The GM kept checking on us. In the end we got 2 desserts the apple and the opera cake both were outstanding. The had a piano player was excellent and made for a nice ambience. I think there were some really new people that weren't really sure on what to do or about customer service. The Bartender seemed very frustrated, almost like it was his first night. The hostess was completely lost and in over her head. For a high-end restaurant and very few customers this place should've ran like a well oiled sewing machine.

We had a lovely dinner here for our ten year wedding anniversary. We had the tasting menu with wine…read morepairing and the service and food was exceptional. A minor complaint: the dining room is VAST with high ceilings and a mezzanine of circulation from the main hotel, so a lot of people pass by and look down on the dining area, creating a less than intimate feel for a fine dining meal. Aside from that, this is must-visit fine dining spot on Mackinac Island with a creative menu and a flair for presentation.

I've been here twice now and both experiences have been perfect. There hasn't been one meal,…read moreappetizer, or drink that's disappointed me. Last time I went, the scallops were outrageously good and it seemed to be the best thing going this time too. The bruschetta is also a must get, it's so fresh and flavorful.

The food was good and the setting is beautiful. But they double charged our debit card, seemed…read morestrange, maybe it was an error?? We've called, left messages, sent email and contact form from their website....crickets....So, either they're incompetent or dishonest or both. We won't be going back. If you go, use a credit card that will protect you against any double charges.