Excellent brewery/restaurant in Grayling…read more I've eaten here twice in a seven year span and the beer, food, and service are still great. Latest visit was last week and we were going to arrive right around kitchen closing (9:30pm). Called in an order and they held it for us/let us eat inside and grab beers. Appreciated that greatly after a long drive. A handful of plant based options like tacos, bowls, and pita sandwiches. I ordered tacos and the pita and both were yummy. Beers are solid and they have other breweries too. Plus cider. The seating options are plentiful (long bar, small and large tables). They can accommodate large groups. The decor is cool inside too. Will absolutely keep coming here when I find myself up north.

I'm so glad we randomly stopped at Paddle Hard Brewing on our way to the UP. Located on a cute main…read morestreet in Grayling, we were seated right away at the bar although the place was pretty busy. Nate ordered a beer and I got the peach raspberry mule, which was delicious - fruity and sweet, but with a bit of a kick from the ginger beer. We decided to split the feta and spinach pizza, but everything on the menu sounded delicious. They also have tacos, paninis, starters, salads, mac and cheese, and a kids menu. The bartenders helping us were super friendly and polite. Our pizza came out super quickly and it was so good. It had a ton of feta, and the veggies were fresh. I loved this pizza and would definitely come back for more in the future. I didn't love the ranch (I think it was just Hidden Valley), but it's still an easy 5 stars for me!

I used to really enjoy coming here. For years we would go and do flights. It's still a good spot if…read moreyou want to sit outside and bring your dog. Unfortunately they have changed to plastic cups which I am not a huge fan of. The bar tender wasn't terribly welcoming. Which is fine, maybe she was just having an off day. But I've been there before with the same bartender and she always comes off as annoyed. Again, maybe just catching her on off days. They used to have a popcorn machine which they got rid of. You can buy packaged stuff if you'd like. There is a food truck there but I haven't tried that. The beer now is okay. Nothing to write home about. It was better a few years ago. The best is still the Goodale. Overall if you like beer flights, it is worth a stop. But it is hit or miss on service.

Cool spot with nice outdoor seating and a couple disk golf baskets. The beer was ok nothing great.read more

If I could give Ray's a sixth star, I would. Everything we ordered tasted better than we ever…read morethought we enjoyed it somewhere else. Seriously. I ordered a bowl of the Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo. It was better than what I've enjoyed at various traditional Cajun/Creole restaurants over the years. The difference? The flavors were spot on. The consistency of the soup was perfect -- not too thick, not too runny. The Beef & Cheddar Burger was a patty made from brisket and browned on both sides to a light crust and topped with cheddar cheese melted on top on a hamburger bun. I added a little of their BBQ sauce instead of my usual burger condiments. It was fantastic! I've heard Ray's is great, but I had no idea they were this great!

It was good food and service. The singer was good but a little loud. The table selection is varied…read morewith booths, high tops, tables. It was a nice place.

I have been coming here for years. I absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we go to northern…read moremichigan, we stop at thus restaurant on the drive home. They always seat us right away. They have delicious food. I love the chicken tenders and the fries. My husband always tries a different burger and he loves all of them. This time I also got an order of mozarella sticks and they were crispy and good. The fries are my favorite part especially with their ranch. The service is really great too. Its really spacious inside with really cool seating. It isn't too loud in there when you go between 3-5pm. I think its the perfect time to go with kids. They do have high chairs. If you buy a growler, save the bottle and you can refill it super cheap. My husband only paid $12 for a growler to be filled

Dead Bear Brewing is an essential visit on your way through the Grayling area. The staff were…read morepleasant to deal with and notibly attentive considering the busy nature of the establishment during my visit. The food was on par with the incredible service paired with an atmosphere that matches the tone of an upbeat hipster brewery. I will most definitely be back for another visit on my next trip through the area.

You can expect the best and an unrivaled customer service. Add in a beer and wine selection that…read morewould be the envy of any big city offering. All at a price point that will leave you smiling from an amazing experience. You owe it to yourself to stop in and say 'HI' to John. Cheers... J. Jack Pine

John has the best selection of beers and wines in Northern Michigan. If he doesn't have the…read moreproduct you are looking for, he will attempt to order it specifically for you if you ask. Most enjoyable and accomodating business around. We love John.

Super good pizza. Place looks amazing. The ppl that own and operate this place have done a really…read moregood job of reopening this party store. Go get yourself some pizza and check it out for yourself.

Their pizza sauce is out of this world! wings and horchata bites were all very delicious! Highly…read morerecommend supporting this gem small town pizza joint!

If you're wondering where everyone in Bellaire is, they're at Short's! This place is SO much larger…read moreand more fun on the inside than the outside suggests. Casual bar atmosphere with great food and drinks, and fast welcoming service. Get the Loop De Loop - the PB&J dip is an unexpected game changer!

Love the vibes! Short's Brewing Company and Beer Garden are off the chain! Who doesn't love live…read moremusic in an open air space? Said no one! We started off at the beer garden. The lines move fast so I got my cider. The porta potties are clean! Don't let them scare you. Ample seating and floor space if you feel like dancing. There is a burger food truck. You can run over to Short's to order pizza too. We opted for pizza! Joppa with add mushrooms... so good! The brass band from NOLA was great. Easy parking just around the corner. Nice that it's free!

Sorry to report worst pizza ever, I wanted a different experience but it's not good. Bad sausage…read morequality and taste.

Each year my daughter and I visit Grayling for some summer fun. Bear Den is our only stop for good…read morepizza. Local and friendly personality, good ingredients, and a small town old school vibe.

Always on my list of stops for our weekend getaways to TC!…read moreGreat selection of goodies for picnicking or your air bnb. This last time we hit their Friday smoked meats selection and grabbed some of the best ribs I've ever had. Always clean, always friendly, and never over priced. Thank you, Bayside team!

Great fresh made chef salad, smoked salmon & white fish dip. Crisp fresh greens, high quality…read moreturkey & ham, along with hardboiled egg. Smoked salmon was to perfection & the white fish dip was incredible. (Dip made it home inflight to savor the flavor, after my flight was delayed one day.) Made an extra day delightful. Friendly service & wonderful customer service. They also have a good variety of local, domestic & international wine. All priced to satisfy any price range. Don't miss this gem while in TC!

2019 New Year's Eve dinner was amazing! Chris was spot on all night with perfect service! We had…read morean amazing table by the window! They brought back a classic tonight with their breaded halibut with a caper sauce. It was perfect! I had fillet Oscar! My son had a new dish which was Ny Strip with sautéed shallots and goat cheese! Everything was perfect. Thanks again for a great night!!!! Great job tonight on Mew Years Eve! Chefs menu was fantastic! Our Fillets were cooked perfectly and the crab on top was cut up crab let meat! It was so amazing! Our sons NY strip was cooked perfectly! This is our fourth New Years in a row coming here! Thank you to the whole team!!!! Happy New year!! It was We come here three to four times a year. Tonight's meal was spot on with the other times we've been here. We started with the duck appetizer and it was fantastic! We then had salads and soup! Their French onion is fantastic! I had surf n turf and the fillet was cooked perfect medium rare and the lobster tails was the most tender I've ever had. My wife's crab cakes were delicious with a very good sauce on the side. My son had the ny strip and it was cooked perfectly! Service was great and the wine is a great value!!! Can't wait to come back!!

While we were fully prepared to dress up and go to a sports bar for dinner during our girls weekend…read morein Houghton Lake, East Bay Grille gave our group a better option. We made a reservation for 13 on a Saturday and they were ready and waiting for us. The table was prepared and two servers greeted us. The restaurant, located inside of the Springbrook Inn, is a bit difficult to describe. Comfortable with some kitsch, a bit of an upscale family restaurant with a reasonable wine list (also reasonable pricing). The menu is not extensive but hits all of the main American items: steak, seafood, pasta, soup and salad. All of the mains were served with mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, pepper or sans pepper for me as requested) and a potato (which included rice in the category). We did have two vegetarians in the group and the grill was not very vegetarian friendly. They did offer a stuffed red pepper, which luckily both ordered and enjoyed. The rest of the group had a large variety: cajun pasta, steaks, shrimp, perch and my order of ribs. The cajun pasta had a good flavor and was not at all spicy (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences). The only complaint was that only a lone shrimp was found in the dish (the menu did say shrimp, which while suggesting a plural, was not). Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the ribs as was a bit disappointed. The meat was tender but severely over sauced. I also found the sauce to be average. I did really like the sauteed veggies. I would not agree with the other reviews that the food is outstanding. I felt it was good to above average, depending on the item. The service was five stars. Both servers were friendly and engaging, refilling promptly and were responsive in their check ins. My four stars are based on an overall good experience and the service certainly orchestrated this.