This place is old school at it finest. It's dark, and small…read moreinside and the vibe is very welcoming. Lots of regulars on this Friday afternoon buying each other drinks, and that is always a good sign of a great place to be! The food is really good and prices are very reasonable! I had a half reuben and onion rings, the portions are very nice. I really liked the decor, the tartan plaid wall covering, the custom coasters and glassware was a nice touch. If you are ever in the old town area of Saginaw do yourself a favor and give the Scottish Inn a try, I promise you won't regret it!

I listen to a podcast and the Scottish Inn is a frequent topic of the show. I was on the way to…read morethe UP from Ohio, was heading through Saginaw, and decided to give the Scottish Inn a try. Furthermore, I love good old school bars (dark, lots of locals, and history). The Scottish Inn is a place where a person could hang around for a very long time. The light is dim, the walls are covered in Scottish Tartan, the drinks are strong, and the prices are low. I tried to order a PBR draft, but none of the draft taps were working at that point, so I decided on a Labatt's bottle. I was a bit peckish, so I ordered an Olive Burger and onion rings. The burger was delicious, perfectly cooked, and loaded with chopped olives and Swiss cheese. This would be a place that I would come back to, when the draft taps were working, and I had more time to sit back and relax.

The food is always great, dine in it take out…read more The food is always great, dine in it take out.

Sullivans has been in several locations over the years. This is the last one still standing, but…read morethey have retained their recipes from way back in time. Sporting one of the few salad bars still remaining. and free on Mondays with your meal. Their seafood platter has retained its splendor, with enough Cod, Perch and Jumbo Shrimp to feed two, with the side of American Fries and Grilled Onions. Don't miss the carrot cake for dessert, always a favorite.

My friend and I decided to stop here while on our trip to birch run and it was the best decision we…read moremade the whole trip. I don't drink alcohol but the bartender was extremely nice and made me a virgin drink that tasted amazing!! Most everyone in the bar were locals and regulars and knew we were from out of town. It was karaoke night and after much convincing my friend got me to sing two songs. It was the most fun I've had in a while. The staff were so friendly to us as well as the locals. Plan on returning.

This was a cool place. Looks like a dump from the outside but the food was really good. Bit pricey…read morethough...I had a tall beer, an appetizer and a sandwich and my bill was over $30. The theme is cool. I don't live in the area so I won't go out of my way to come back, but it was a pretty good experience.

A Pleasant Surprise and a Great Place to Take a Break…read more After several days in Frankenmuth, we didn't want to repeat any of the restaurants we had already visited, so we decided to give Michigan on Main Bar & Grill in the Castle Shops a try. There were very few guests at dinner time, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was very kind, welcoming and efficient. We started with the pretzel served with mustard and beer cheese. The beer cheese was easily the highlight--we actually had to order a second serving because it was so good! For our entrées, we ordered the Grilled Cheese and the Smash Burger. The Grilled Cheese, served on ciabatta bread, really isn't what I would call a grilled cheese. It's much more of a tender short-rib sandwich with a little melted cheese. The meat was very tender, but it lacked seasoning and needed something more to bring all the flavors together. The Smash Burger was good and cooked well, although there wasn't anything particularly outstanding about it. What we really enjoyed was the atmosphere. Michigan on Main has a quiet, low-key bar feel that was a welcome change after some of the busier tourist restaurants around town. We enjoyed sitting near the front window, people-watching and having a chance to relax before continuing to wander around downtown Frankenmuth. Service was quick, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the beer cheese alone was worth the stop. A great little resting place for a casual bite and a drink while exploring the Castle Shops and downtown area.

To be fair, we thought we were sitting down at the restaurant at the Bavarian Inn when we…read moreapproached the host here, but apparently the patio area is "Michigan on Main" a separate restaurant with a separate menu. I was initially quite disappointed about this, as we had already chosen what we wanted to eat from the Bavarian Inn menu and were ready for some schnitzel and authentic fare. However, we were already seated with our dog when we realized all this. I did ask for a Bavarian Inn menu and was told that was not possible and also told that the Bavarian Inn is not dog friendly but we were already there and we were hungry so we decided to stay and to give them a try. The patio seating is nice, although it was a little cramped and I was closer to other people and their conversations than I would have liked but the weather was good and so was the people watching. I started off with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch from their drink menu but it was underwhelming. The menu is quite small with limited options so I ended up ordering a Pretzel charcuterie board and my husband had their sausage duo. The presentation was simple and could even be described as economical on their part. The food itself was fine for the most part. There were a few things didn't care for the flavor of like the little sausages, but fortunately for me my little pup was happy to take them off my hands. I really liked the jam served on the side of my meal and the mustard was too die for! (I actually ended up buying some to take home it was so good) My husband said his meal was fine. There were some bees or wasps that were bothering people and they did become quite annoying, especially towards the end of our meal. I kept shooing them gently, but they were persistent and when they started to bother the lady next to us, she became incredibly frightened. If you have a fear of bees or wasps, I definitely would not recommend dining here. All that being said, it was about $60 after tip for our meal and while it was perfectly adequate given the options available to us at the moment, I don't think it's anywhere that I would go out of my way to revisit.

A true gem in Old Town Saginaw…read more Lonnie's creations are purely from the heart - with a passion for fresh food and creativity, her recipes are divine. You can taste her passion on a plate. She supports local, offers discounts to her friends in the industry, and is a huge advocate for local non-profits. Tonight we attended Grateful Pasta Night, where some of the proceeds benefited the CAN Council. Lonnie and her staff are just the friendliest people who truly care about your experience and your love for their food. With great conversation and an intimate dining area, you'll be treated like family the moment you walk in. Go support local. Don't forget to grab a bottle of her wine to go, you'll love it!

Hands down the best restaurant in Saginaw. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and was extremely flavorful! The mimosa were delicious and the perfect mixture of champagne and juice. The service was top notch. Our waitress made sure to check on us multiple times during our meal. The live music was a very nice touch. The owner Lonnie was the sweetest. Being from California it's nice to meet someone else who is from California. She gave us some restaurant recommendations to try. And every Wednesday the restaurants profits gets donated to non profit organizations. Make sure to stop by the restaurant. Even if it's a little out of your way it's completely worth it.

"best" fish dinners....cod, perch....they also have the best clam chowder!!!! service is great!!!read more

Many folks around town have raved about this little restaurant bar so we gave it a shot. Service…read moreupon entering was welcoming, many open tables and lots of seating options. The bar was quiet, calm, dark and cold but seemed like a chill vibe. Our waitress was okay, service was quick and she did her job well but didn't smile and wasn't very talkative or seemingly friendly. We asked what her favorite appetizers were and we ordered the Loaded Potato Balls based on her recommendation - they were great! 10/10! Loaded with flavor, very moist and served with 3 sauces - ranch, spicy ranch and sour cream. The ranch and spicy ranch were not great - tastes like they're bottled not homemade. The sour cream though, that was a good compliment. We both ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich - 10/10! They're hand breaded, juicy and tender chicken breasts topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a perfectly warm brioche bun. Our meal was served so hot, it was perfect. I would absolutely go back just for this sandwich! The homemade chips for the side were great, crispy and lightly seasoned. I had the tater tots with mine and they tasted freezer burnt, wouldn't get them again. We also had a side of their house made coleslaw and it was perfect, ice cold and a great balance of flavor. Draft beer wasn't super cold - it would be better served in a frosted glass. Overall- it's good, we'd come again! Next time we'd sit at the bar top as the bartenders seemed to enjoy more casual conversation and friendly vibes with their customers.

Convenient hockey-themed pub/bar/restaurant downtown. Id come again! Used street parking. Walked…read moreright in. They do take reservations. The place isn't huge but I was impressed that they still managed to seat at least two big parties. Came here with my husband and another couple. We ordered the hat trick app, parm wings, flatbread, three salads. Definitely recommend the hat trick with its three dips (corn dip was our table's favorite! Bummed we forgot to take a photo of this app). I also highly recommend the Kale Caesar salad with the chicken. My husband liked his hot honey flatbread. Service was super nice. Bathrooms were very clean. When we went there were like four things on the menu we couldn't order. Bar drinks were significantly slower than the kitchen/food all night. (We came on a Saturday night) The place is definitely built not for comfort but for a fun casual sports crowd. We'd come again though! And would recommend it to other folks visiting downtown.

The ambiance is very gastro pub-esque with a chill hockey town vibe where you can celebrate before…read moreand after a local game or local event downtown. The food is gourmet, chef inspired and elevated pub style with a variety of handhelds, poutines and a great selection for everyone's taste buds. The bartenders are top-notch! All of the drinks are hand crafted with precision and attention to detail while offering the best selection of liquor, beer and homemade syrups. Try the traditional old fashioned (made the right way, with egg white and a rye whiskey) or a dirty martini (so simple, but it's the best I've ever had!) The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and we've had exceptional service every time we've come! The management team cares deeply about customer enjoyment and experiences valuing the feedback they receive and it's great to see good leadership running a well oiled machine.

Great environment, excellent food! We went for the soft opening and it was fantastic! The…read moreenvironment is warm and inviting nothing like it in the Saginaw.

We just went today, a Thursday for our 11:15 reservation. By the time we finished and left, every…read moretable was taken. This was our first visit and did not hold back. We started with great coffee, candied bacon, and fried croissants with all the sauces. Then we ordered BLTE without the egg or tomato and my husband enjoyed it a lot. Generous with the bacon and homemade chips. He will get this again. I ordered the banana fosters waffle and swooned at first bite. I still have half to eat later today and if anyone touches it, I will cut them. Our son ordered the Monte Christo with fries and said it was great. It's a "destination meal" for us. Perfect to celebrate an occasion or to treat ourselves to a more bougie meal than usual!