The service was great. The food was delicious but there was a family that had three children that…read morewere missed behaving and they were very young playing with the pool table and parents never said anything ! lol

Passed this place a number of times over the years, but always went across the street to wet my…read morewhistle. Seeing it won MLive's "Best Local Bar" award intrigued me, so I stopped in for a beer and a burger. I don't know how this got put in the category of dive bars. It's a pretty typical small town UP tavern. It's clean, decorated with the usual game heads and yooper memorabilia. Ceiling tiles dish up a little history with your beverage by commemorating locals or some of the long-established hunting camps in the area. They had a few UP beers on offer, so I took a bottle of Upper Hand brewing's U.P.A. Very nice pale ale with more flavor than most, trending toward IPA territory. Burger was fair. Nice sized but overcooked, a little chewy. I got swiss and mushrooms on it; the swiss was processed and the mushrooms came from a can. But they never bragged about artisanal fare. It wasn't bad, and I'd probably get another burger there...maybe just a plain one though. Would definitely get french fries again--they were excellent. Thin cut, crisp, put me in mind of McDonald's fries on their really good days. There were about five people there when I came in at about 9:00 on a Friday. They left quickly, leaving me alone with the bartender, before a couple came in a bit later. Didn't feel out of place though. The bartender was friendly, and I got into an interesting conversation with the couple. Very comfortable hangout, even with a thin crowd. Do be aware Hoppy's does not take credit cards. Luckily there's an ATM in the back. Nice to have another dining option in Kenton.

We are snowmobiling this weekend in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and we always stop at Roger's…read moreBar. The place is always busy and the staff are always hustling ! They are happy you are there and we are always happy to be there ! Tye food is hot and delicious and arrives quickly At one point we had two servers getting our drinks sorted out for us The place is set up with a long bar - high tables and racking for your helmets etc Feels a bit like home Ty Roger's bar for your hospitality!

Hidden gem in the Northwoods! We were vacationing in the area and had multiple locals recommend…read moreRoger's Bar. So we took a drive on a rainy day for lunch and a cocktail. The bar has deep history and has been family owned for many years. Owners and bartenders were friendly and food was good. Tater Kegs were great and the pizza, although frozen, was really good! Apparently it is a local pizza place in the area called Luigi's. We liked it so much we went back a week later. I also made a new friend! This sweet girl made the rounds to visit in the bar. Cold Beer, Pizza, and a dog! What else can you ask for?

Wow total amazing pizza , service , and Ambiance , looking over the lake . The roasted peppers all…read moresweet fresh mushrooms Italian sausage and thin crust are the best in a 5 state region. Was here 2 years ago and its only gotten better.

My family was impatient but I loved the experience. We came at the same time…read moreAs two large groups. The sign outside says " small kitchen, so be prepared to wait". I thought it was a cute touch but it is for real. Get a drink and enjoy being off path a little and people watch. Wings were $1 each on Thursday's so we got some along with onion rings for an app. They came quicker than the meals. All were tasty. I got a chicken salad, cute plating and enjoyed it. Service was super friendly, free refills on sodas. Happy we tried it.

I have been coming to Iron River ever since I was born. How have I missed the Wooden Nickel?!…read more The BEST burger ever! The Wrangler burger has a great combination of flavors. The burger is juicy. The sauce is amazing. The onion straws crunchy. The diced up bacon delicious. And a sturdy bun to hold it all together. I could go on and on. We also had cheese curds and a grilled chicken sandwich. All really good. The restaurant and bar is small with eclectic decor. A friendly vibe. They have a big outdoor area. Super friendly service. Very reasonable prices. I'll be back for sure!

food was GREAT SERVICE WAS GREAT !!love the out of way place - they are always the best - we will…read morebe back again the olive burger is awesome

As others have noted, the owner goes out of his way to greet and chat. I had a small pizza and…read morelemonade, as bicycling across Wisconsin. Fun soaking up the local ambiance. Would stip again.

Great friendly owners. Very good food great place to stop…read moreWhen riding the arc trails.

This was just a top notch bar with oodles of rustic up north charm! From the big papst sign…read moreoutside to the money attached to the ceiling! The staff was commutative and funny The food was delightful for the entire party. And I had maybe one of the very best bar pizzas I have ever had Not extensive seating so you may have to wait but they made it enjoyable. Lots of local flavor!

We arrived at 3:30 PM on a Friday night and the bartender who was working ALONE seated us pretty…read morequickly. Mind you the bar area was full and she had a party of 8 already seated. I mention this to give credit to the female bartender who was hustling her tail off. Once seated she came over and took our drink order. THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING I WILL SAY ABOUT THIS PLACE IS THERE WAS NO DRINK MENU. Our gin and tonic, brandy old fashioned, white Zinfandel, and Bloody Mary with a chaser came out extremely fast. A perch dinner, beer battered fish fry, chicken tender, and a classic burger were ordered. We waited about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. My 3 piece beer battered cod was flaky and not greasy. My husband's perch came with 2 large filets and he said he really liked it. Chicken tenders are chicken tenders and hard to mess up haha. My dad said his burger was flavorful and juicy. For all 4 of us ordering food and having alcoholic beverages, our bill came to a little over $100. The bartender thanked us for our patience since she was the only person working, but we didn't feel we ever waited a long period for anything. Will definitely be back.

I've trekked out for the Friday night fish fry a number of times. A little greasy, but damn tasty &…read morealways cooked to perfection. Nice tender & flaky meat with a greasy crunchy coating. I plan to try a 1/2 pound burger on my next visit. They look & smell quite tasty. The staff is always friendly & attentive. the restaurant looks & smells clean & cared for. Tip your bar staff well!

The Cuban sandwich was fantastic! I believe the owner served our group, he was great, didn't catch…read morehis name but just started mixing it up right off the bat. Our friend was wearing an Ohio State shirt!! Fantastic. "Up north" vibe throughout!! We will be back next year no doubt!

We just had a fabulous meal Marty's new plates are absolutely a win. I had the grilled chicken on…read morea bed of fresh greens with a side of asparagus as the vegetable of the day, and a tomato and cucumber side all with a balsamic glaze....IT WAS WONDERFUL! Felt like I was in a fancy restaurant and pair that with Jen's enjoyable personality behind the bar along with her stellar service... what more you ask for?

Great neighborhood pub - husband and wife team always deliver great food and a friendly atmosphere!!read more

Generation owned bar Awesome drinks Alot of history for a…read moresmall tavern in the North Woods!

Friendly place and was surprised smoking was allowed! Quintessential backwoods bar. Frits maybe…read more15 people. Been in their family 72 years! Must stop on the trails!

I recommend staying in one of the many cozy cabins at Thunder Bay... I also recommend renting…read moresnowmobiles for a day or two... brought my boys and we had a blast snowmobiling through the north woods! We went by sled to Boulder Junction, St. Germaine, Conover, Star Lake, Land o Lakes, Phelps & Eagle River. At night we stopped by the Thunder Bay Bar and chatted with the many locals-Great stories & fantastic friends! Say hi to Jim & Rochelle while you are there.

Service that makes it very easy to be loyal and a returning guest. We used Jim to rent some sleds…read moreout of Kenton, MI for a weekend of 'biling and it was an easy process. He went out of his way to give us trail tips and was just a pleasant person to deal with. I recommend you use Thunder Bay for both lodging and equipment rental!