Delicious food! I had the Patty Melt with their famous Rum Runner, which is a frozen slushie type drink. They had a fun summertime topper of a pink pony duck to make your drink a "Quacktail" instead of a "Cocktail". FUN! Sit outside if possible for their gorgeous view of the water!! read more

Pink Pony - The famous Rum Runner drink as a "Quacktail"! - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

If you love the song Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan, this might be at the top of your list of places to check out on Mackinac Island. It's also well known for their outdoor seating. I was hoping to get a seat outside on the patio by the water, but it was a 90 minute wait, so Nate and I just grabbed a spot on the rail near the bar. The bar is very pink and fun. They're known for their rum runners, but I wanted something less sweet so I opted for a spritz. They have plenty of beer on tap and a full food menu, but we had just eaten. There is even a tiny stage behind the bar. I'm glad we got to stop by the iconic Pink Pony and might try to go again the next time I'm on the island. read more

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I brought my mother here for Mother's Day, and I'm really glad I did. Our waiter was very friendly and greeted us with a smile every time he came to the table. He even wished my mom a happy Mother's Day before taking our order, which was a nice touch. We started with the Street Corn Nachos as an appetizer, then ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, both with fries on the side (an additional $4 each). This was an excellent place to bring my mom since she's vegetarian, and the restaurant had plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The food was excellent, especially the nachos -- the queso was amazing. The restaurant also gives you a lot of customization options, like swapping chips for fries for an extra $4 or adding protein to the nachos for an additional charge. That said, while the nachos were really good, they were still $18 without any protein, which honestly felt overpriced for chips, cheese, and vegetables. We came during lunch service, and overall the food, service, and view made for a great experience. However, it is definitely on the expensive side. Most entrees seemed to range from around $20-30. Still, if you're willing to spend a little more for quality food, generous portions, and a great atmosphere, it's definitely worth visiting. read more

Pink Pony - Pulled Pork Sandwich (Lunch Menu) $22 - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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The Pink Pony has a fun vibe! We were quoted a 90 minute wait and told we would get a text and had to be back in 5 minutes. Wait turned out to be 16 minutes... so important not to go too far. We loved the filet and stuffed chicken but the whitefish was just okay. read more

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So glad we decided to stop and have dinner at the Pink Pony! The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. I ordered the French onion soup with the Thai crunch salad - both were so good. They play live music outside and you can't beat the waterfront views. They have a gift shop next door, which was fun to browse around. Be sure to try this spot on your visit to Mackinac Island. read more

Pink Pony was poppin' when we visited in October, at the end of the tourist season. It felt like everyone on the island was at the restaurant, but amazingly, we were seated relatively quickly and were served quickly. There's something about being near water that makes a person feel like eating fish. So that's what I got: I ordered the Chippewa Broiled Whitefish, which was served with rice and vegetables. This dish was the way to go! It was light but satisfying, and although the fish is broiled in a white wine and lemon butter sauce, it wasn't too saucy. The fish was just saucy enough. Our table also got the Beer Battered Whitefish & Chips. The fries here are really good! I tasted a little of the battered fish, and it was nicely fried. I don't usually drink sweet, fruity alcoholic beverages, but Pink Pony has a signature drink: the Rum Runner. It's bright pink and frosty. I thought, what the heck! Let's get one. It was just as sweet as I imagined it would be, and it gave me a brain freeze, and it tasted like a liquid SweeTart. I'm glad I tried it, but it's a novelty, and it barely gave me a buzz. This restaurant is very kid-friendly, and they have a pretty large kids' menu, with breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. My kids got burgers, which come with fries and choice of a beverage. Pink Pony is attached to a hotel (Chippewa Hotel Waterfront), so this kind of serves as the hotel's in-house restaurant, and they serve a sit-down breakfast. There's also a bar, so you can duck in and enjoy a drink. The bar had a TV playing some sort of sport. Of course, there's a Pink Pony gift shop, with all kinds of pink paraphernalia, like sweatshirts that say Pink Pony Club, unicorn stuffed animals, mugs, candles and all kinds of pink things. Don't think you won't walk out of this place without the song "Pink Pony Club" stuck in your head, because you definitely will. read more

We tried this out because of all the awesome reviews. We were pleasantly surprised to get one of the bar tables since the wait otherwise would have been an hour and a half to two hours! We ordered the Whitefish tacos, Brisket sandwich and a BBQ burger ...the street corn nachos were good as well Andy husband loved their dark beer read more

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I quite like pink, this is the place for all things pink. Shopping bags, travel mugs or cups, bamboo bags, plastic or rubber pink bags, cloth to shopping bags, cardigans and anything your heart can imagine, they have it. They have Scout bags, super colorful, Vineyard Vines, to so much more. Some of their apparel items reminds me of Lilly Pulitzer style patterns. It's a smaller shop in the hotel and by the bar, but it's packed with fun items. read more

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I came here with a big group and it was very nice. The view, the wait staff -- all very good. We did have some baby strollers and they weren't very accommodating with that just fyi. Highly recommend the fish tacos and the fish dip if you're into that. The sweet potato fries (unphotographed) were also delicious. Skip the wraps and the prime beef sandwich in my opinion. Not special by any means. Ranch was elite here btw! read more

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The place is beautiful. It is located in an island, it has amazing views and it is a hotel and stand alone restaurant. The prices are high as expected to the location and the touristic aspect of it. But the theme is fun and the drinks are good. The food is pretty nice as well and the service is amazing I loved everything about this place read more

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Breakfast and the service were great. Awesome water view as well. What more can a girl want?

This place is so good, we are there twice in one day! You can't beat the views or the food. Fish Sandwiches for lunch and elevated meals for dinner, the Pink Pony is amazing. Wonderful views of the lake as you can sit right outside if you request it. The service is attentive and the food is delicious! We love Mackinac Island and love the Pink Pony. Make sure to put in a reservation well in advance as the wait times can grow to 2+ hours, but it is worth the wait if you plan ahead! read more

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We waited over an hour and a half for our food, and the waiters didn't once apologize or check in on us!

Honestly, most touristy places like this have super crappy food so we were absolutely pleasantly surprised that this place had such tasty meals! And amazingly, they were served HOT. Yay! We arrived around 5:30 and put our name in on the waitlist. If you're not super picky, just tell them you don't care where you sit and you'll get seated fairly quickly. Otherwise you will probably wait upwards of 45 minutes to an hour. While the music is pretty loud in the bar area, he only plays two or three songs and then you have a decent DJ type scenario, which was perfect. Service was very friendly, I ordered the whitefish tacos and they were excellent! Hubby ordered the surf and turf and was gracious enough to share the grilled white fish with me as well. Athe sauce was a mix of a new Mexican red chili with lemon and was absolutely perfect for this grilled fish. I will crave this for quite some time. While it's pricey, you are paying for the ambience and the fact that you made it to Mackinac island after a long day of travel. They are within a few blocks of the ferry so you can get back to either Saint Ignace or Mackinac city for your evening lodging. We had two entrées, one glass of wine and two beers and total bill was $80 before tip read more

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I was told that I should go here to get a drink and I'm glad I did. There are several bars in town but this one has some character from It's tiny little stage behind the taps with the dancing pink ponies and its signature logo on the brick wall. Lots of beer to choose from around the area. Great service from the bartender and just a lovely place. Check out the gift shop too. I can't comment on the food since I only came for a drink, but it was about a 40 min wait at 4 PM on a Monday holiday. Would definitely come back and try again. read more

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Great experience and quick service and food was excellent. Nice view and ambiance made this a memorable visit.

The food was plated amazingly, and delicious. Our server was amazing and hilarious Shanelle did an amazing job! We had a good view of the whole place and the music is in my opinion awesome! read more

Pink Pony - The view of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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After our tour of Fort Mackinac, this was our first time here with my family of seven including three adults and three young children for lunch. Reservations are not allowed. We were lucky to get a spot on the wait list. The Pink Pony is rated one of America's 10 best restaurants for outdoor dining. The Pink Pony was also rated #1 on Yelp so I was happy. The Pink Pony restaurant is located behind the Chippewa Hotel. The bar is located off the hotel lobby. The restaurant is located behind the hotel overlooking the water. We were seated at a nice table on the upper deck overlooking the water. I started with the Famous Island Rum Runner with a specialty blend of premium rum & tropical juices for $16. I ordered it for an additional $16 or $32 total so that my Rum Runner was served in their iconic Pink Pony souvenir plastic tumbler. I was disappointed that the iconic Pink Pony souvenir plastic tumbler was made of plastic rather than glass. The plastic tumbler was not worth the extra cost. I prefer a glass tumbler. Our waitress Katherine W. arranged a brand new clean plastic tumbler in a Pink Pony branded bag. I didn't have to go to the bathroom to wash my used tumbler. I enjoyed my gourmet patty melt with medium rare grilled ground sirloin smothered with caramelized onions and mushrooms, topped with baby swiss cheese, pickle chips and Dijon mustard spread, served on grilled marble rye bread for $19. I also ended with the Old Nation New England style IPA (6.8%) beer. My total bill was $260 excluding gratuity. Katherine W. served us very well. I would return here again. See my many pics. read more

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Checked all the boxes. The service was great. Everyone from the hostess to our server was very friendly. The dining area was very bright and had a nice view of the waterfront. We had the honey apple flatbread, chicken riggies pasta, roasted beat salad, French onion soup and a chocolate truffle cake for desert. Some of the salads you have the option to make it as a side dish or a full dish. Everything was delicious. We would definitely come back again. read more

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We were extremely disappointed with our experience at the Pink Pony Restaurant. It started with finding a hair in my salad. When the salad was replaced, it came back without the chicken. We also waited over 30 minutes just to get our drinks. The hamburger was served severely undercooked. After sending it back, it came out way overcooked on a soggy bun. To top it off, there was confusion with our bill at the end of the meal. For the prices they charge, we expected much better food and service. Between the long waits, multiple mistakes, and poor food quality, it simply wasn't worth the money or the time. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

I wouldn't recommend this spot. It ended up being my least favorite dining experience on the island. The food was mediocre, the service just okay, and the atmosphere missed the mark--a mural of pink ponies doesn't exactly create a fun vibe. read more

Pink Pony - Dining and bar area - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Without question, one of the best dining experiences on the island. We especially enjoyed dining at the bar, where the bartenders were attentive, personable, and clearly skilled in their craft. Their thoughtful recommendations and attention to detail elevated the entire evening. The cocktails were expertly prepared and just as impressive as the cuisine. Combined with the exceptional food and hospitality, it made for a truly memorable meal and experience. read more

Pink Pony - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Wow what a gorgeous restaurant to eat at! We were able to get outdoor seating and had such an amazing view of the water and docks. The service was super quick and staff were all very friendly. The burger was amazing and we had also ordered appetizers too. Not a place to miss when visiting Mackinaw! read more

Pink Pony - Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Excellent dining experience. So good, we came back for dinner after an excellent lunch!! Service was great - the place was packed to the gills, but we did not have to wait for seating or service. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the harbor - sweet! Local draft was excellent. Both of us had the Whitefish entree for dinner, huge portion that was prepared to perfection. Chocolate martini for dessert was excellent. Prices are steep, but considering the quality, both food and service, easily the best meal we had on the island. Love to come back again and try the rest of the menu!! read more

Excellent menu for breakfast. I had eggs Benedict with smoked white fish so good! Prosecco made this a great meal. Service was spot on fast and very friendly. Keeble my server was amazing! This was dining on the water great views. read more

Pink Pony - Eggs Benedict with smoked white fish - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

Food is amazing and the servers are veré nice and accommodating. The ambience inside is better than outside because it's a little noisy but overall good experience. read more

The ambiance is really fun in the place. We sat and listened to a live performer for a bit in the evening while enjoying drinks and late night munchies. We also had lunch here earlier and the food was great. All of the bar staff was friendly, knowledgeable and quick to serve and answer questions. read more

I wasn't expecting much because the views were so pretty I thought the food couldn't be that good but it was! I got the red sauce pasta and it was so good, my husband got the whitefish which was also really good. My mocktail was $16 which I thought was wildly expensive for juice. Saw an otter swim by too while eating:) read more

Very cute! loved the shops and the food was normal! We got chips, guacamole and salsa! It was very good :) Staff was normal! We would definitely come back! read more

My family came here for lunch, after waiting only 25 minutes, and were not disappointed! The menu had a lot of great options to choose from and while nothing was extremely unique, everything we got was incredibly well done. The beet salad was packed with beets and chicken. We were all very happy to sit outside on the deck and look out to the water. The only issue was once we received our food, it was kind of hard to track down our server for random needs (a dropped fork, bill, etc.). Overall we'd go back just for the sweet potato fries alone! read more

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Went here before we got married and loved everything about the place! Wait was a little long, but it was right at lunchtime. Place was busy and bustling. The food tasted great and our server was sweet and helpful! Cute decor and indoors as well as outdoors! read more

Pink Pony - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

It does take awhile to get seats and they do not take reservations. Once seated it still took awhile to have our orders taken. With that being said though, the food was delicious as well as the drinks. I purchased the extra shot for the recommended drink. That I would not do as you can't tell the difference read more

Pink Pony - Fish tacos - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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IYKYK, you've just got to stop in and try the Pink Pony Punch. It's delicious, Peach Schnapps is in it! We enjoyed an order of onion rings while taking a break and having a few cocktails. It's a cute restaurant, with lots of pink and pony decor! Drinks were made well and Nikki, our server, was attentive and sweet. read more

One of my favorite spots on the island! Great food, great views, amazing drinks! Pink Pony is probably the most popular restaurant on the island and for good reason! The staff here has always been hard working, friendly, and so helpful. I've been here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late bite to eat as well. I haven't had a bad meal. My favorite meal is the chicken riggies pasta (minus mushroom) So delicious! My boyfriend loves their boursin stuffed chicken. The rum runner is their most popular drink and for good reason! Stop in during the evening for live music and fun! Can't wait until next year! read more

Pink Pony - Stuffed Chicken! - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Cutesy branding and tourist-trap vibes aside, the Pink Pony runs like a well-oiled machine--built to usher in waves of hungry guests with crowd-pleasing food and genuinely approachable service. read more

Pink Pony - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Ode to Pink Pony. We stop at Pink Pony as often as we can on the island. The food is always exceptional. Pictured here is the Whispering Angel Rosé and the calamari. I was truly in heaven. I've had a lot of calamari, but this reset the standard. How can fresh, wild calamari be so tender? They serve it with pepperinos which gives the fried calamari a great flavor that adds acidity. We also got the French onion soup, which is an absolutely must try. They have the best French onion soup on the island, including some of the fine dining at the hotel. If you're only coming to Mackinac island once in your life, you can't miss out on the Pink Pony. As a born Michigander, no where captures the vibe of our state like the Pink Pony: casual with a rustic luxury. Special shoutout to our server, Nicko. Who took our experience to the next level. Often on the island, you'll get young, student servers. If you're lucky, you'll get Nicko. His smile lights up a room and his dedication to giving a good experience blew us away. read more

So much hype and it's not apparent why. The Pink Pony is a fairly large establishment that includes an extremely overpriced gift shop even accounting for the need for the shipping, a bar area, a dining room and an upstairs dining room that is fairly expansive. The beet salad was earthy as you'd imagine and tasted fresh. The French Onion soup needs some love. There was no cheese pull cause it all came off in 1 big glob. It wasn't really oniony and was more salty. The croutons which were big hunks of bread were just absorbing all the liquid so I could squeeze it out a/my spoon. My order and my girlfriend's orders were not quite right. We both sent them back and they were immediately corrected. My girlfriends indicated that the drinks were really good. Loved sitting upstairs on the covered area - it's a great view. read more

Pink Pony - French Onion soup - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Pretty solid food. Immensely popular, especially after the release of the Pink Pony Club song. The best place to sit is on the deck that overlooks the harbor. Some of the seating is in the back of the hotel next door and doesn't have the same vibe. Overall, service was good, food was decent, and prices were as one would expect for a tourist location like Mackinac Island. read more

Stopped in while I was in town and sat at the bar (first come, first serve!) for a late lunch. The food was good & drinks were strong: *Tacos (choose from fresh Great Lakes pan seared whitefish or tempura battered shrimp tacos. Served with a house slaw, ginger dressing, and spicy avocado aioli layered in three flour tortillas. Served with fresh house-made salsa and tortilla chips) -- I picked the pan seared whitefish and it was delish (no fishiness, good flavor)! I also subbed the tortilla chips for the roasted beet salad! *Famous Island Rum Runner (Specialty blend of premium rums & tropical juices. Even better with a Myer's Dark, Captain Morgan Pineapple or Malibu Rum floater!): Boooozy even without the floater!! So a good value! I'll definitely be back when I'm in town & make a rezzie! read more

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Vibe and views were a 5/5, as was the service. Unfortunately Pink Pony was our introduction to how criminally overpriced Mackinac Island food is. The rum runners were great. Were they worth $16 ($18 to add a shot)? Not particularly. I will say, the portion sizes were generous. We arrived before they were officially serving dinner and ordered the whitefish dip and apple salad. They were good, but I was aghast that our bill + tip was nearly $90 for just two drinks and two appetizers. Sticker shock is a typical Mackinac experience, so I wouldn't discourage anyone from going here - especially if you want a fun patio experience. read more

Pink Pony - Whitefish dip and salad - New American Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

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