The oldest tavern in operation in Manistee County, the Blue Slipper offers lots of history in its…read moredecor but a more contemporary fun experience. Jukebox, TV, very friendly and attentive staff, great food and drinks at good prices all come together to make this place a great place for a meal, a drink at the bar, or both. A must visit when traveling through Onekama.

Last Friday at the "Blue Shoe Zoo," we were viciously attacked for no cause by a man who said he…read morewas "the owner," later identified as Jim Metcalf. After an uneventful meal and an initial bill that included items we did not order - Focaccia bread, soup, and tea from the table next to us (not known to us), we were falsely accused of "swearing" at the server and sabatoging a sandwich that was sent back (a grilled cheese sandwich that was smothered in what looked like tartar sauce). I was the first to be assaulted when I approached him as we were leaving to try and let him know that the $4 unsweetened tea we did not order was still on the bill, that we paid the bill anyway and we were leaving. I didn't even get one word out when he started yelling at me, getting within 18 inches of my face, spitting and screaming, using the F bomb repeatedly. Then he ran through the outdoor seating area filled with guests, confronting and yelling at each one of our party of four, pointing his finger in our faces and poking at one of us. His behavior was so loud and out of control, everyone in the place could see and hear his tirade. As we were leaving the outdoor seating area, he was screaming "pay your bill and get the F- out of here and don't ever F-ing come back...I'm calling the police...you'll be hearing from my lawyer..." and then he followed us out into the parking lot and seemed to enlist a staff member to write down our license plate number. It has taken me days to gather my thoughts to write this. None of us had ever experienced or witnessed such a display of nonsensical ranting and raving and downright rage by a business owner. As senior citizens in our seventies, we still don't know where the idea of swearing at the server came from or why we were subjected to such wrath in a dining establishment. Aside from the terrible sandwich, the bill mishap and the maniacal owner, the music was fun, the chicken wings were boring, the fish was good and the smelt was smelt.

The pizza was incredible, and our waitresses did a great job accommodating our large group…read more Everyone loved their food, and the drinks were very good as well. The separate little shop they had where you could buy the liquor they make was really cute and unique. I liked the cozy, clean interior and overall feel. We already want to go back!

Really weird visit. We drove from Manistee because we had a drink at the Glenwood made with Copper…read moreQueen bourbon from Iron Fish and loved it. We asked for a bottle to buy. The guy in the tasting room said he thinks they only sell it in the UP Didn't offer us a taste of something similar or anything at all. We had come to buy a bottle.....we went inside and outside, interfaced with 4 different people. Nobody offered us a seat asked if we wanted a drink nothing. So we left. Last summer we came for a tour and had a great time.

Pizza from here was fine but I found the sign outside incredibly strange and off putting…read more Staff seemed nice enough, I just did a pickup order. But seriously, this is the first impression you want to leave people with? "YOU ARE TO WAIT TO BE SEATED." Are you talking to 5 years olds?

We dined there Wednesday, July 8th. We ordered a large pizza minus green pepper and mozzarella…read moresticks. The waitress failed to submit our order and when she came back to tell us what she had done we ended up waiting an hour and 40 minutes for our pizza! When it arrived it was plastered with green pepper and the 'mozzarella sticks' were actually breadsticks. We were so hungry at that point we ate it but let her know we expected to be compensated. The pizza was gummy in the middle and we walked out leaving half of it and most of the breadsticks at the table. She took a lousy $12 off our bill. She should have deducted the full pizza as it was wrong. Told my friends what a great place it was and it was a train wreck!

Ok, TLB is brewery #263 for me. This was my second brewery for today before heading off to my hotel…read moreand it was definitely a great stop. I always try to review a brewery based on beers alone but sometimes it's hard. Sometimes I stop in and the vibe is just not good, or the service sucks, but neither was the case here. Great vibe, friendly staff and patrons. And as I will get to in a moment, the beer was great too. This is a small brewery with a one barrel system and a small tasting room. It's size belies it's impact though. The beers were really good, although I will not review them in depth individually. Sorry but I ended up chatting with Jameson, the owner, as well as a couple of patrons at the bar. The beer highlights for me were the blueberry and the barrel aged red. SWPFTD would enjoy the barrel aged red. In fact it might have made her PD if you know what I mean. You probably don't but if you don't take the time to figure it out you never will. Your loss... Of course your loss could be your time in figuring it out. This is going to be a short but enthusiastic review. I would definitely recommend stopping in at Third Life Brewing if you are in the area. Of course it would be really hard to stop in if you aren't in the area. In fact I'm hoping to stop in again since I missed picking up a TLB sticker for my RV fridge which is covered in brewery stickers. Maybe Jameson will read this and reach out to offer up a sticker. (Awesome name by the way...) If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Brewery #266 Third…read moreLife Brewing is a true microbrewery: a small brewery doing good craft beer with no food and no frills. Third Life is located in the former office of an old warehouse that I believe was an old Iron Ore company ( if memory serves me right). The brewery even has the old safe still in wall. I got my usual flight that consisted of Cat Jammin'-Raspberry (Raspberry Wheat), Tomtoberfest (Marzen), S.S. Dankowiak (DIPA) and the Duke of Witch Tree (Hazy IPA). All of them were really good but the S.S. Dankowiak was the star of my flight board. Cool atmosphere with lots of table and board games. Good music playing and a cool brewery sticker. Who doesn't love a bear in a canoe?

Great neighborhood drinking bar for locals off the main strip that is more than happy to have…read moretourists wander in. Very friendly and attentive bartender and great drink prices. Lots of basic fried bar food options good for snacking while you drink but not so much a place to go for food only.

Dive bar. Youngish 20-something crowd. Very good drink prices. Blackout Wednesday = loud, crowded,…read moreand lively. We had fun and this is a popular place for the locals. Street parking is a hassle and I'm sure the neighbors hate it but if you want social time and cheap drinks, you've found it.

Great location, solid beers, and best grilled cheese I've ever had - the buttery, lightly fried,…read moresoft bread with the sharp cheese was impeccable.

Even though a busy time of year, we were able to get seated inside promptly for lunch. Good…read moreservice and atmosphere. I had a Georgia Gold Kolsch (delicious) and my husband had a Belgian blonde ale he also enjoyed. We shared the Chicken and pork pizza which was also good.

The bar is small inside. Saw max occupancy sign for approx 78 people. There is a pool table. It's a…read moreneat little bar. The service was good. The food was your standard bar food. It was hot and good. I enjoyed the pictures in the bathroom. Price was reasonable as well.

I was in town and needed some dinner, and the Friday Fish Fry sounded like a winner. They have…read morespecials most days, and they all sounded great. It's a cozy space, with a very lively crowd at the bar. Service was on point, which was impressive since there appeared to be only two servers. The fish was plentiful, with a nice crispy breading. The slaw was also really good and seemed like it was made in house. I do wish I got the perch, it's several dollars more, but the piled high plates that went past us looked delicious.

The The Restaurant at The South Course - Arcadia Bluffs is located in the back of the golf course…read more The actual restaurant wasn't too hard to find when using GPS. When I visited it was for a family dinner so we did not have to navigate having golfing equipment with us. The restaurant was located on the upper level and not hard to miss once you got upstairs. The inside of the restaurant was sizable and could easily accommodate various group sizes. The views from the restaurant were nice. We weren't seated directly by a window but you could see the golf course from a distance. Our waitress was friendly and helpful with explaining the various items on the menu. On the day of my visit they had a sword fish special that my husband ordered but I was able to try. I ordered the steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak came with a nice size piece of garlic butter on-top of it. The steak was cooked beautifully and delicious. I tried the swordfish and it was a little lackluster especially compared to the steak. It was well seasoned and juicy. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were also nicely cooked. After seeing all of the other dishes that the table ordered, I tried a few, the steak was the best choice. The drinks were also well made.

Amazing views Amazing chicken wings (however with a caveat)…read more But, our story begins with the discussion of which restaurant had the best chicken wings. When a friend of ours said the wings at the South Course were amazing. We need to test this statement, she needed to be qualified. I read the reviews for South Course, saw that the only thing negative was there service. So we planned a lunch evaluation. Firstly, service was excellent, our server was nice and professional. Secondly, the views of this lovely golf course makes lunch a decedent affair. I heard that chicken wings were a Sunday treat, and when I mentioned that our waitress said, I'll get you some. Oh boy, wings were ordered as an appetizer for everyone, and my friend ordered wings as the entree. I ordered chicken and waffles and my other friend ordered the fish and chips (walleye). The chicken wings were amazing, however, cold on the inside. They took them back and got us new (or refried) ones. They do have great, great chicken wings. The chicken and waffles, it was plated beautifully, but not really to my liking, very sweet. The Walleye fish and chips was out of the park, I shoulda got that. Management found out about the cold chicken wings and were most apologetic about it, and took it off the menu. Thumbs up to them. Service was terrific, Sky, she was so very nice. Yes, definitely I wanna try the dinner menu. I will be back.

Pizza was way overpriced for a "Large" which is only a 12" and it was average at that. 1st and…read morelast visit

The food it's amazing. Very charming. You can seat inside or outside. Outside you can enjoy the…read morebeautiful view of Portage Lake. Open from around Memorial Day until Labor Day. There is a playground you can see while you seat at the porch.

We have come here every time we visit relatives and the food is always delicious. This place has…read morebeen around since long before I was born. I'm glad it has stayed in business. You don't come here to be fancy, you come here for eclectic decor and delicious food. The service has always been great as well.

Walking into this place, you understand that is completely a local's bar. It's the kind of place…read morefor people bring a deck of cards, or talk union business at the bar. I had barely set foot in the door when the two bartenders at the bar greeted me warmly and welcomed me in and told me I could sit anywhere I wanted. I sat at the bar and as recommended by a local, I ordered the pepper jack crab soup, which was delicious. One thing to be aware of: don't expect real crab in the soup. Imitation only. But it's plentiful and delicious on a frigid winter day. The bartender recommended the roasted chicken or the perch, and living near another great lake and always having ready access to perch, I decided on the broasted chicken. I was not disappointed. It came with four pieces, choice, potato, and a choice of another side. It was way too its food, but I ate more than I thought they would because it was that good. I will definitely return to the painted lady!