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    Ruckle's Pier

    4.3 (43 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    RUCKLE'S PIER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    DJ
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    French Dip au jus, fries, potato skins, mushroom & Swiss burger
    Cheryl D.

    Fantastic place! The most tender french dip/roast beef au just I have ever had! Spouse had mushroom & Swiss burger- also great. Potato skins appetizer - the best! Service outstanding; very reasonable prices! What are you waiting for?! Go eat!

    Fried pickles with spicy ranch
    Nick R.

    Casual bar, good bar food you can't miss! The service was outstanding! They even have entertainment from time to time!

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    Ethan P.

    This restaurant is right off the main drag in Claire Michigan. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a little on the dive scene of a bar. The staff was wonderful and greeted us when we walked in the door. I would recommend the southwest salad. It was a wonderful taste and mix of greens and chicken. Not to overwhelming for the taste buds. The service was quick and the smiles was amazing. Good selection and with the trip.

    New Year's Eve dinner 2019.

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    9 years ago

    Great place. Popped in on our way to Houghton Lake. Very good food and reasonable priced. Great service.

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    10 years ago

    Went here with a very large group unannounced and the service was beyond expectations,and the food was so good

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    The Evening Post Bar & Grill - My husband had the breakfast special 3 eggs, ham, sausage with hash browns and toast. Mine is the breakfast skillet with Texas toast.

    The Evening Post Bar & Grill

    4.0(46 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Really don't like to give bad reviews- probably everyone is trying .Went with a bunch of fellow…read moregolfers,who pumped it up- from prior experience here. Ordered chicken dinner. I honestly think they could have cooked a piece of the large chicken statue from outside- wouldn't have tasted worse. Super dry , chewy, basically not edible. Ok service tho. Sides - mediocre also. Can't win 'em all

    I was planning to go to another place, but it was no longer there. So I looked at Yelp and saw the…read morereviews for The Evening Post. They were good, and I really liked the name. I certainly never would have found it if it weren't for Yelp, as it's kind of wedged in between 2 other buildings. I walked in and was greeted immediately. It seems to be another place that's popular with locals. The server was very good, and paid attention but didn't hover. I ordered that pulled pork tacos. It was a very odd combination of things: pulled pork inside soft tortillas with onion rings, and a few tortilla chips with refried beans and cheese on the side. But somehow, it managed to satisfy a bunch of cravings all at once! And while it didn't look like a huge portion, I could only eat half of it. I brought the other half home for another day. There were lots of interesting and appealing items on the menu. Do yourself a favor and stop by when you're in town.

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    This is the lite chicken tender meal Three tenders and macaroni salad and fries

    The Evening Post Bar & Grill - What was left when we were done with the bone in wings - Kentucky bourbon and sweet chili sauce on the side was perfect

    What was left when we were done with the bone in wings - Kentucky bourbon and sweet chili sauce on the side was perfect

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    Bonds DJ's Lounge

    Bonds DJ's Lounge

    3.2(6 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    A great place for locals; ostracized is you're not from the area. Garbage food- the server was more…read moreconcerned with smoking her cigarette and drinking beer with her friends than cooking. Trash. Don't waste your money. If you do try it- don't touch anything. I'm willing to bet would pick up something contagious from this place. I know what you're thinking- because it's a dive bar. NONONO Boo! I love dive bars. For me, dive bars are homey. This place..... this place is below a dive bar. Went once when I 1st moved here- will never go back. I don't care if it's the only place that has karaoke. Not worth the money. Go to soaring eagle if you want to throw are your money. In the mood to get dirt looks the whole time you're there- this is the place for you.

    Bonds DJ's Lounge in Farwell is the definition of your neighborhood watering hole. You know that…read moreplace you always frequent because the staff and owners know your name, and remember your drink! This place has been my go to spot whenever I visit my little hometown. I normally wouldn't recommend a bar for it's food, but they actually have really good food. Black Angus burgers, appetizers, and the best barbecue pork sandwich in the area. Happy hour specials run every day from 11 am to 6 pm, and they offer evening drink deals during the week. About DJ's: Seating at the bar and at tables throughout the lounge Two pool tables Keno Darts Dance floor for dancing Karaoke: Call for Schedule Live Entertainment: Call for Schedule DJ's is a popular place among hunters and snowmobiles in the cold season, as well as those traveling to Michigan's winter festivals like Tip Up Town. During the summer the weekenders from down state and tourists flock to this small city filled with several local lakes. Location: Downtown Farwell, 5 minutes west of Clare on M115, next to the US Post office. Recommendation: Ask the bartender for a "Ghost-Buster". . . .

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    DJ's lounge with my little brother, Todd!

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