Great location, right across from the lake, with outdoor seating for perfect lake views while you…read moredine! The restaurant is casual, has comfortable seating and plenty of lake view tables in their main dining room. The menu had a nice selection of handhelds, salads, sandwiches and entrees. We tried the shrimp/lobster bisque, perch and chips basket and the panko walleye sandwich. Our server was attentive and friendly, we loved everything and will definitely go back!

The food here was absolutely excellent. My wife had the cherry chicken salad. and it was…read moreincredible. I had the walleye and it also was very good. Matt, our server was the best that I've had in years. Highly recommend. No

I gotta give it 5 stars for what it is...it's a cafe by the falls in this historic fishing town by…read morethe docks...Period!! People complain that it has a limited menu...IT'S A CAFE! We thought it was a great venu! This was our first time to Leland and wanted to check out the fishing bay area for what it's famous for. It was about 4:30, we walked up to the Cove restaurant and noticed a small line waiting and then I noticed a small staircase along the wall and walked down and there was Ricks Cafe'. It said seat yourself, so we did. Didn't think we were going to get any service anytime soon, within a couple of minutes a young lady appeared taking our order. Yes, it was a short menu but, the chicken sandwich with chips sounded pretty good. The sandwich was really good and the falls atmosphere were a pretty cool setting in this beat little fish harbor. We enjoyed watching people fish off the dock and some dude in a kayak trying his chances angling. We enjoyed it immensely and will be back next time in the area. As for the person who complained that there was limited tables for dogs...ITS A RESTAURANT for PEOPLE. I don't want to be near your mutt schlepping scraps off the floor. I really wish more restaurants would follow the Section 6-501.115 of the Michigan Food Code. No Pets allowed, only Service animals with credentials!

Since there was a long wait to eat at The Cove we decided to grab a table at Rick's since the…read morehostess told us there won't be a wait and menu basically the same. We were able to grab a table right by the water which was great! Unfortunately, the menu was way smaller than The Cove but they did serve their trade mark Chubby Mary drink. The day was beautiful so sitting right by the water made for a great ambiance. The waitress was friendly. Unfortunately, the portion size vastly different- we all ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder and 3 out of 4 of us got a bowl filled barely half way, while the fourth was filled to the top. When we mentioned to the waitress she just kind of dismissed it. White fish Caesar salad was outstanding- smoked fish delicious and dressing tasted just right. Portion was not big, just right for one person.

Dinner was a horrible experience, our waiter rushed us with our meal. Asking us what dinner we…read morewanted to choose before we were even offered water and drinks. Then the table next to us had maybe 14 people who also moved nearby tables and chairs themselves to make them extra room, told there waitress they were only drinking, no food. While they did buy some drinks they also proceeded to bring in cases of their own beer. They where popping holes in beer cans shotgunning beers and one person even through up. This is all happening during dinner on the patio, wait staff and management did nothing. Everyone in the dining area seemed appalled. Terrible dinner. Food was delicious (why I'm giving 2 stars) even though dinner was rushed and outdoor dining experience was horrific.

This place is terrible and over priced . Service is horrible . Previously enjoyed eating here when…read morehanging out at the beach area but will never spend my money here again. The older lady needs to retire. Food quality has gone down hill. The cleanliness of everything isn't great .

Service left a lot to be desired. Food was average at best…read more Brother in law order a speciality drink. It was missing half the amount ingredients. Called the server back, she said no that's the drink we just ran out of .. XYZ. So basically it was wine with ice. Soups were average nothing to write home about. I ordered the market steak, if was grainy fat with zero flavor in the meat parts. Very disappointing. Definitely would not recommends. If you're near and they have a table and you're hungry it will do. There are much better places that are cheaper or at least worth the money you will spend

We came here for a late lunch and honestly, it was still very busy but after we finished enjoying…read moreour meal and dessert, I can understand why. We were seated at a table close to the bar. When you come in, you are immediately and pleasantly assaulted by their dessert display case so feast your eyes and meanwhile, plan to save some room in your belly because trust me, you'll want some of their dessert. As a result, I ordered a salad, the up north cobb which was good and moderately filling and my husband had the special which was a chicken salad sandwich served with chips. We both had a nice lighter lunch followed by some delicious desserts. Generally, I order dessert and my husband eats what I cannot but this time, he orders his own. I had the cherry crumble and he had the sticky toffee pudding. Their dessert definitely satisfies the sweet tooth craving. So good and so much food! Service was fine. We ended up with the bartender as our waitress who had to do both roles during a busy time. She was a bit flustered but was generally pleasant whenever she came to the table to get our order and check on us. I only wish we were able to come here for dinner but lunch definitely did not disappoint and the dessert was epic!

Dined inside for a late lunch on a rainy day. The patio looks like a great space, but it was a…read morelittle wet that day. Choose to sit outside when it's available. The restaurant is located across the street from the main road on the bay. The view is still very nice from inside the restaurant. Two fireplaces in the dining area. Neither was on during our visit. The dining area around the booths needs some love. A little worn. Bowers Wine and Coronas to start. Good choice. The Calamari was of excellent quality with tentacles and rings. My favorite. Breaded lightly but slightly undercooked. Needed 20 seconds more. Lettuce Wraps were terrific. The Prime Rib Dip was hearty and the horseradish sauce delicious. Service was good. Friendly.

Everyone said we had to try while in the area. It was just ok for the prices you pay…read more 1.the seats we were in the a/c was so cold we couldn't enjoy dinner. We were told there was nothing they could do 2.the food took so long to come out. Probably sat for over 30 min for our plates 3.we ordered the short ribs and it's mashed potatoes and it came with rice. We only ordered it because it should come with potatoes. We were told they ran out but this was after our meal came out. 4. The hand breaded chicken sandwich was dry and overcooked. 5. The prime rib sandwich was the only good thing we had for dinner that night. For a meal over $150 for 4 people we were expecting more.

We rented a pontoon boat for a couple of days and were puttering around South Lake Leelanau when my…read morehusband saw Paradise Cove pop up on the map. We decide to point the boat in the direction of the cove to check it out and, if they had a dock, we would stop to get a bite and beverage. We pulled up and, sure enough, they have a short term dock for dining. We wanted to eat on the boat so we were able to get our order to-go. The staff member working outside was super friendly and helpful and assisted with getting our boat docked and giving us menus and a rundown of their offerings. Our group ordered fish tacos, hot dogs, coney dogs, pretzel bites, chicken fingers and fries. Everyone reported their meals to be very good! I had the hot dog and fries and the dog was HUGE. 36 minutes off my life well spent. Ha. Cocktails weren't available to go but we still wanted to sip on some tropical beverages on the boat so they were able to make them virgin. And they were really great! Lovely experience and I really forward to visiting again and enjoying a meal on site next time!

Food was decent when it was the Tiki and more manageable for staff. Since it's been taken over…read moreprices have gone up and quality has gone down. We saw two tables walk in and then walk out due to no service. Took too long to get service. Took too long for food. Took too long to pay. For example a ucrustable will set you back $10. Sorry. You get fries too.

Tried it for the first time last and we had a lovely meal. Ambiance is a little dated, but also…read morecharming. Service was outstanding. The food was not dated at all - local, fresh, creative. Cocktails and wine list were excellent. Our favorite food item was the burrata appetizer. We asked for a side of bread and the chef delivered perfectly grilled bread to mop up the last bit of the burrata. Very tasty!

Definitely becoming my favorite northern Michigan restaurant. The food is exceptional and the…read morespecials are always unique. This week's duck breast was amazing. Anna has been our server our last two visits and she is wonderful as is all staff that we have interacted with. The drive up the peninsula is so scenic and the up north vibe makes for just a perfect evening out.

Our family of 5 enjoyed a laid-back dinner overlooking a beautiful course! The kids enjoyed playing…read morebags and running in the grass. The menu had a wide variety of offerings at various prices. We all enjoyed our meals, but felt the portions were a bit on the smaller end given the price. Our service was outstanding!

We were pleasantly surprised by live music during our dinner on Tuesday evening. We both ordered…read morethe Lobster mac and cheese. I will definitely say this was the best prepared and tastiest we have ever had. The largest lobster chunks and the best quality cheese made all the difference. The cavatappi pasta also makes it special. Our waitress was very attentive and remembered we wanted our bar beverages served with our meals and not before. She also kindly substituted fresh fruit with the children's meal instead of french fries.