Great food, the service was excellent! The vibes are super…read morecool, very cool decor. The porch area is very scenic and lovely. Highly recommend!

We had a large party and were seated right away during lunchtime. We sat outside and had amazing…read moreviews of the water. The waitress was quick to greet us and took our orders. The food came out rather quickly, hot and the way we ordered it. The food was average. The artichoke dip is huge and came in a bread bowl.

Great food and service, we frequent the other Hoppies near Burt Lake, We tried this place while…read morewe waited for our flight. Our server did a great job of running the bar and waiting on all the tables. Cod and whitefish done right, great selection of beers and cocktails....perfect for our delayed flight.

Amazing staff and bartenders, fire old fashioned drinks, bomb pizza. All severed by Meghan.read more

Good afternoon. This past Friday, September 11, three friends and I went to the Balloons Over Bay…read moreHarbor event. Unfortunately the balloons did not take off in time for us, as we had dinner reservations. The wind was too strong that evening, so they eventually launched--but well past the scheduled time. Regardless, I'm glad we didn't miss this dinner. It's not because I hadn't been to Spring & Porter before; it's because of whatever Tommy has done. Wow, did that night deliver. And I'm not talking an average wow. This was, I have to say, like a Napa Valley experience. I'm going to use The French Laundry as a comparison. I know people will argue with me on that--maybe a little--but listen: I was at The French Laundry 30 years ago when it was The French Laundry. It's not the same restaurant it was then. Tommy and his team have absolutely created a destination restaurant. I'll start with our server. In the state of Michigan, she takes the accolades as the top server. She should be the bar by which others in her profession are judged. By the way, her name is Heidi, sorry Heidi. I didn't mean to miss your name. I just don't wanna give you a big head. Seriously Heidi understands how to serve a table like you're not gonna see in most restaurants you've ever visited in your lifetime. She takes her profession very seriously and still knows how to have great interaction with the people she's taking care of. My friends are still raving about how she took care of us. They said they've never had anybody take care of them like that. OK now let's get to the food. I looked at the menu as I said I've been to this restaurant more than a few times, but they've changed up the menu since I've been there last I have to admit I have not been out much this summer. This was actually my first evening out with friends this summer. So they have two appetizer sections. I'm not sure how many exactly there are, but I took charge of the order. Everybody agreed to let me do the ordering because they liked my idea and they've never done it before but this is kind of how I roll. I ordered everything on the appetizer menu with the exception of the Barada salad. Heidi brought them out I believe two at a time so it was kind of like a chefs service almost but small plates basically but enough for four people each appetizer with the exception of one which we doubled up and I believe that was the lamb chops. If you followed my yelp reviews in the past, you'll know I usually take pictures of my food. I take pictures of my food at home for crying out loud however this evening because I haven't been out all summer. I'm kinda out of practice so I did not take any photos that evening. I could go on, as my friends are still raving about this evening. If you're willing to change it up sometime, I would try Spring & Porter. It's the finest restaurant at this point in Petoskey by a country mile, & gets top marks in Michigan in my book. As far as ambience goes, it's a great night out to take your date your wife or your family place very well done and they've added a really nice outdoor space. Also excellent parking. Heidi, thank you very much for an incredible evening, looking forward to next time. C

The ambience and decor are that of an older mature place that has great food but with a younger hip…read morevibe. The bar is stunning when you walk in the door and ready to serve up anything classy. Staff were all exceptionally friendly (Luke took care of me). I started with the shrimp tostadas as an app. Amazingly, lite, and fresh. It made me feel like I was eating seaside in the Baja of Mexico. Order two, you'll eat them! I was intrigued about the chop and toss salad with smoked blue cheese. That wasn't the show stealer in the salad it was these blanched heirloom, tomatoes, done in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. The bacon adds to the smokiness, the acidity from the red onion cuts through and then the avocado, adds an extra layer of creaminess. If this salad were an Olympic sport. It would be a gold medalist! Do not leave here unless you order the salad! I saw the two words I have been looking for all vacation... sea scallops? Gnocchi Parmesan delicious perfection! Fresh herbs and interestingly enough a red sauce which was different but worked well the fresh veggies. Only drawback of the dish was there were only three scallops. They were however cooked perfectly! Presentation on food was what I would expect from a true culinary artist! Plates were wiped and not only tasted great but looked great! Get here early. This place gets packed and rockin. RSVP through open table. Doors open at 4. This is a must do experience in Petoskey! It's not cheap but it is a killer experience of class, food art, flavors, and world class service!

have been a regular customer for many years. everyone is always friendly and helpful. Al is a great…read moreserver and bartender. Have always enjoyed my meal

A spectacular day to sit outside in the sun by the water in beautiful downtown Charlevoix enjoying…read moredraft local beer and having a sandwich. We started with the pretzels which were amazing! Soft, dripping with butter and the Mike's honey mustard dip was the perfect accompaniment. I had the Taproom Signature burger, with sliced avocado and jalapeño. Burger was perfectly grilled and tasted great! My friend got the turkey club wrap, which he also enjoyed. Service was friendly and fast. Highly recommend!

This is a fun place to check out while you're in the Lake Charlevoix area. We popped in before a…read moresailing tour and grabbed sandwiches, chips, and drinks for the tour. Staff was friendly and the food was prepare fresh and tasted good when we finally unwrapped it. Just be prepared for the prices. We had sticker shock when everything was rung up. Is the place picturesque? Absolutely. Was the food delicious? Yes. Could we have gotten things we liked just as well in Charlevoix for less? I'll please the fifth. Regardless, it's with peeking in while you're visiting.

Great little gift and souvenir selection. Good sandwiches, fun drinks, nice staff. Love the back…read moreoutdoor seating area. It's a hidden grotto.

Great Lunch from the Deli!…read more This was my first time here. I LOVED the Slim Jim. Plus it is nice to have that small town feel on a warm sunny lunch hour. Loved the smiles and personal interactions! Thanks!

The food and cocktails were very tasteful and good! Service was good but not quite great. Our…read morewaitress was not thrilled to be there. But she wasn't unfriendly. We shared the crab rangoon dip which was fantastic. We also had the Pescado Street Tacos, Bacon & Provolone burger and Mushroom Swiss burger. All three were vey good. The Sakura martini and Gilded Glove mule were very good. The food & drinks were priced about what one would expect in a touristy town. But we would eat here again.

So we had high hopes for this because the sandwich combos sounded amazing, but we were a little…read moredisappointed in the flavors. My husband had a #3 which had Ham, Brie cheese, apple and dried cherry aioli. It was good but very bland with all that going on. The Brie cheese overpowered everything almost neutralizing the flavors. I had The Maurice which wasn't bad but had so much white bread I ended up picking in a part a bit. It did border a beautiful park which we enjoyed eating in

Delicious hole in the wall deli in Petoskey! We were able to park right in front of the deli. There…read morewas one man working inside and he was friendly and inviting. After ordering, we waited about 10 minutes for our sandwiches. I ordered the #7, which included turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, basil, aioli, and wheat bread. I ordered it warm, which was perfect, especially on a cold day! I loved the combination of flavors. The basil and aioli provided a unique flavor. The sandwich was very big, and I certainly could have split it! I would certainly order this again. We ate inside. They have a few bar stools against a window counter. My only complaint is the small dining area.

The young man behind the counter was amazingly polite, friendly, and efficient. The Avalanche and…read morehot fudge sundae were excellent. Good quality and exactly as ordered. Plenty of tables around the building.

6-16-26 3:44 pm Just ordered an orange slushie…read more Glad I tasted it before leaving. It was warm, not slushy and had a terrible off plastic taste. Went back and told the 2 girls working and did not hear one word of sorry. I asked for a small cone instead. And was charged an extra dollar. Do better next time please