We enjoyed closing the night at the Noggin and then stumbling back to our rooms. This is a super…read morecool spot. The pics don't do it justice. The bartender was always upbeat and happy to help. They didn't have a huge variety of beer on tap but they did have beers and assorted drinks in the cooler. They also had a variety of liquor options. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked really good! Definitely a place to check out when you are in the area!

Sooooo disappointing! If you read my two previous reviews, you will see that we USED to love this…read moreplace. All gone! First the good: Nice servers who are really trying. Second, the popcorn. The end. Now the bad news. Everything else. We are veterans restaurant/bar/cocktail lounge/ brewery patrons, so should've tuned into the fact that the place was empty at 7:30 even on a Tuesday night. My wife wanted a Chardonnay but was unfamiliar with one of them and asked for a taste. Seriously? What bartender sends a taste of wine in a shot glass with literally a quarter of that shot glass holding a "taste?" My wife had no idea what this wine was supposed to taste like so ordered a glass of Decoy, which was decent but quite overpriced. I ordered a Bellaire Brown out of the can which was cold & non-ruinable, thank God! We ordered a pizza with pepperoni, which used to be quite good here. Not anymore. As hard as it was to believe, in 8 slices there were NINE pieces of pepperoni. Total. We wondered if the kitchen was instructed to only use one piece per slice & maybe an extra one got slipped in by mistake. The pizza was undercooked, crust was tasteless, cheese bland, and sauce was not close to Italian. Maybe Contadina with a little oregano thrown into it. If you're a fan of Red Baron or other frozen pizza, stick to that because it's better. The best part of the pizza was the red pepper flakes we buried it with. I don't know if the new owners are cheap, unaware of why this place was once popular and populated, but we shan't be back soon. And from other recent reviews and the lack of crowd were not the only ones. Sad.

Service was top notch. Bar maid had my drink to me before I was even settled in my stool!read more

I ordered a Patty Melt expecting onions, cheese, and ground beef, similar to the fantastic one…read moreserved at Big Boy's. It was a carryout, so I didn't know, until I took a bite, what a boring tasteless sandwich this was. Maybe a tsp of onions, and a tbsp of cheese on the rye bread, no beef flavor whatsoever. I had to add mustard and ketchup and that's all I tasted for $16. Nope, never going back. The carry out service was great.

What a unique design and food service design!…read more The Back Lot is the perfect summer spot, lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating, great menu and great drinks! The vibe is chill, the breeze coming in from the open door layout is so nice to be able to enjoy the weather without direct sunlight. The food truck style setup is a nice change from a normal restaurant. The food is packed with deliciousness - plentiful portions and the flavor is just outstanding!

We loved it here! We were stopping through on our road trip and had a great lunch with delicious…read morebeverages. There were so many options for food, drinks, and seating with such quick service. The inside is open air, and we wanted backs on our seats so we chose to sit inside. The bartender was so kind, and the food was amazing. We ended up trying 3 different trucks and one bite was better than the next! We would recommend it all.

We found this gem in our travels today. The inside of this place is beautiful with a historic feel…read moreand comfortable ambiance. We were seated quickly. Nathaniel was our server and was one of the best waiters we've had in a while. Polite, quick, and knowledgeable about the menu options and quick to get an answer if he did not know. I had the Jambalaya and it was perfect. Just enough spice to it, flavorful and a large portion. My girlfriend had the turkey soup of the day and said it was great and exactly what she needed. Also said the biscuit was amazing. Glad we stopped here on our ventures.

Nice " olde bar " feel. Nice staff. Diverse menu too. My husband had Korean pork tacos. He said…read morethey were very good. I had seafood chowder Not my favorite too many spices

We drank and ate here on a short visit to Petoskey. The Brimley Stout was tasty but a bit flat to…read moreme. After sampling the King's Imperial Stout and Deez Nutz Brown Ale, I added a pint of the Deez Nutz to my meal after the Brimley. Had I sampled the King's Imperial Stout first, I would have ordered that, but it could be considered a meal in itself. It's that full. The Deez Nutz had excellent flavor and just a touch of effervescence making it a very nice Brown Ale. My wife had the chicken sandwich which was quite grisly on one end...disappointing. I had the Southern Comfort Chicken sandwich that was quite tasty. I also ordered the truffle Parmesan fries as an appetizer and while good, the quantity for $9 was disappointing. The regular fries and seasoned chips were very good. This is a brew pub of the typical flair with better beer than food. If we were to go again, I would order something different to give it a try. Worth it for the right beer.

This place is on the corner overlooking the water and has outdoor seating so these would be the…read morereasons we hit this place for a late afternoon snack. The views are great from this perch in town. Super casual place, seat yourself, and order at the bar. Food comes on paper plates, so don't expect actual plates if you order a meal. They holler out your name and bring your food to you when your food is ready. We ended up just getting chips and beer cheese along with our beers. I thought the chips were a bit chewy (stale?) and the beer cheese was a notch above baseball concession stand nachos. I would have thought with the beer cheese we might have gotten a paper plate to eat over, but no. Instead, we simply put napkins on the table to drip over. Beer here was ho hum. I ended up with root beer because the beer selection wasn't my jam. Would I be back? Probably not, but the view really can't be beat by much.

Great service. Tasty pizza. Other dishes around us looked good. Great Up North atmosphere..read more

There is so much that is amazing of this place - the people who work here you can tell like being…read morethere (looking at you, Melissa). The burgers are heaven, as are fish/chips and Ruben (all I've tried thus far). Pool table is an added dash of fun. We come here annually on our family trip to MI! (The mini plastic ducks planted all over the place are me)

Love the Thursday only chicken pot pie, and love the fried zucchini appetizer! Have always had…read morefish and chips in pasta- outstanding. Experienced friendly servers.

Fried picked were bomb, service was good and fast, however I got the cod dinner and one of my…read morepieces of fish had an entire soggy piece of skin with scales on it and some kind of baking soda or powder inside that made me have to spit it out because it was so sour and bitter. Probably wouldn't come back because it did make me lose my appetite. The other meals were like by my friends but the soggy skin and uncooked powder was just nasty

Visiting friends and this is their go to restaurant in a fairly rural area. Think small town, not…read morehealthy comfort food, hearty portions and they'll treat you like family. From greeting to exit; the service was excellent. The menu genuinely has something for everyone (fish, meat, salads, even Mexican!). All of it was delicious and we cleaned our plates. Very affordable too. Large, clean, comfortable and has a dedicated free parking lot. I look forward to returning!

Love this place! Food and service are excellent! I'm in love with the five cheese ravioli!read more