The waitress was very rude which made it hard to enjoy the dining experience. When I am spending money at a restaurant I don't like to feel like a burden. read more

Not a bad place to visit. A little pricey and overcrowded though had fresh whitefish, fabulous ravioli, a great ambiance, and great company. read more

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This was our first breakfast stop on the island. Everything was very good from service to food. It was still pretty early so it was also quiet. I had the Eggs Benedict and my wife had the egg white omelet, both were very good! read more

We had breakfast here one morning. The staff was only a few people and there was a short wait for a table but they were so good at their jobs. We started with drinks and my friend got a Bloody Mary and a shot of beer. She said the Bloody Mary was good. My sister got a Biscuit Bellini and said it was really good. I'm not a drinker so I stuck with water. I got a cheese omelet and home fries. The eggs were fluffy and so good. Lots of cheese. My friend got avocado toast and a side of bacon. The bacon was the star. It's candied. My sister tried it and immediately ordered a side for herself. My sister got eggs Benedict. She ate it all and said it was really good. Although the staff was busy, they were nice and fun to talk to. We had such a good breakfast experience we went back later for drinks and apps. Drinks were my water. Ice cold and refreshing. My sister got the Saddle Up Sangria and my friend got the Tito's Handmade Spicy Mango Mule. The sangria had lots of fruit and was beautiful. They were both happy. We got the nachos with the pork on the side (I'm a vegetarian) They were yummy with! We also got the cheese crock. Hot pub cheese with toasted pieces of baguette. Yum. Great place to eat on the island! read more

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Food is ok. Not terrible but not great. Pricey for the quality. But sometimes there are not a ton of options given the location.

Great place for lunch. Good tomato soup and the chicken Waldorf salad was enough for two and had really good ingredients. The waiter was the best read more

Planned to eat dinner here because our hotel we were staying at has a partnership with Seabiscuit Cafe, so we had some comps to use. Came mid-September. We put in our name and told it would be an hour or so wait. No outdoor seating and pretty small inside. Got our text that our table was ready and we made our way in. The theme is cute with the play on horses. Inside is moody and dark with rich woods and burgundy. Single stall restroom. Plexiglas make-shift barriers were put between tables and booths. We weren't 6 feet a part from the table next to us but I guess that's why the Plexiglas was there. However, there was no partition between me and the person next to me sharing the wall-length booth/bench. Staff were wearing masks. Menu was not very big - only 8 main entrée choices, couple appetizers, and couple salads. The entrees offered seemed to be better for a hardy lunch than dinner. They do offer breakfast from 730a-11a and lunch/dinner from 11a-9p. We went with drinks and happy to see paper straws. However, we decided to stick with drinks and get apps/soup - nothing on the entrée menu enticed us to stay around for dinner. The cheese crock is a must and so good! Warm cheese and bread - doesn't get any better. Perfect to split between two people. Also got the tomato bisque soup and smoked brisket chili. The cups of soup were very small - you could take about 4 spoonful's and you would be done with your soup. The cornbread cake that came with the chili was good but the chili was okay. The menu when I went vs. the Yelp food pictures did not seem to match up? We went on our way and visited another place for dinner. But we enjoyed ourselves while here. read more

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There are several nice places to have breakfast on the island, I would avoid this one. There was no decaf coffee, and the coffee we got was luke warm. The breakfast was greasy and not very appetizing. The staff were surly. Just not a fun way to start the day. read more

ROMEO Review Seabiscuit Café Mackinac Island, MI On an island known for saltwater taffy, fudge, bicycles, and horses; the Seabiscuit Café is something you can bet on. Based on a recommendation from our bartender, we treated ourselves to breakfast on the way out of town. (Thx Paige) The broken yolk breakfast sandwich an thick sourdough toast gets the ROMEO stamp of approval. Crispy, smoked bacon and plenty of melted cheddar cheese bring this Sammie home. As a side-note, this pairs nicely with a spicy Bloody Mary they serve up. Based on our quartet of hungry tourists, the only thing to avoid may be the avocado toast. Seabiscuit Café has its own triple crown of breakfast, lunch and dinner - 8AM to midnight. A solid 4 star place that you'll probably have wait to get a seat. ROMEO Retired Old Man Eating Out read more

Great food and service. Our server was quite busy so the manager jumped in right away to help. Love that the movie Sea Biscuit is playing all day. I had a tasty Steak Sicilian and my friend had the delicious Portobello Stack. Best part was the Michigan Cherry Cocktail. read more

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My wife and I had to get some real food into our bellies before experimenting with the exotic delicacies of Joann's. We split the Champ's Choice, a plate of scrambled eggs and sausage with hash browns & toast. Solid pub food, friendly staff. Wish it had been later in the day so we could have enjoyed their spirits. read more

We went to Seabiscuit Cafe on our first night on Mackinac Island. We had come over on a later ferry, check into our hotel down the street, and headed in to see if we could get a table. After just a short wait we got a nice table in the dining room by the bar. The bartenders served our table as well as worked the bar and they did a really nice job, working as a team to make sure that we were well served. We started with two of their signature drinks. The Old Fashion was one of the best ones we tried on the trip. For dinner, I ordered Fish and Chips which are made with white fish from the great lakes. The batter was light and crispy without being oily. The tartar sauce was good and added to the fish. The fries were ok, but I am not a huge fry guy anyway. My wife got the fish tacos which were also delicious. The setting at Seabiscuit is themed on horse racing and the movie was showing on one of the TVs. It does make you feel like every day is derby day, and it was a nice place to have a casual dinner. read more

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Really delicious food - the avocado toast with shallot was amazing. Excellent, friendly service and the food came out quickly. We were there in fall, so no wait since we got there at 9:15. Noticed it got busier around 10 am. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was good - nice sized portions. Very busy and popular but service was good. Decent value for Mackinac Island.

My wife and I had the opportunity to visit the Seabiscuit Cafe for breakfast on our recent trip to Mackinac. Great atmosphere, great food, and the Bloody Mary's were out of this world. Make sure you sit at the bar and chat with Rich the bartender - he made good suggestions and offered lively conversation which made our experience all that much better. read more

Due to the large summer crowds and potential lengthy wait times, coming to Mackinac Island on an empty stomach can be a dangerous game. Luckily, Seabiscuit caught our eye. Juxtaposing the bright old-timey aesthetic of the island, this cafe had vibes akin to a dimly lit beer tavern. There menu was simple with a fare of basic American appetizers, sandwiches, and salads. We ordered the Sicilian steak sandwich and whitefish Reuben (they both came with complimentary side of kettle chips). The Sicilian steak was pretty tasty and moist (especially dipped in the steak jus), but a tad on the salty side. The bun felt a little factory made and left a little to be desired. The whitefish Reuben was a very interesting flavorful take on the classic 'which, however, the fry on the fish was a a bit greasy. The service was quick, responsive, and painless! Overall, a decent spot for a quick lunch bite. read more

The food at Seabiscuit cafe is delicious and well priced! I got the Michigan Hot Chicken and the Cajun Chicken Pasta. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun! We also got the Manmosa and the Michigan Cherry Cocktail. Both were fun and yummy! There was a bit of a long wait time. We arrived around 5:30 and were told the wait time was 30-45 minutes. This gave us time to walk around and buy some Mackinac souvenirs. But I won't hold that against them as the establishment is cozy and there are only a few restaurants on the island! read more

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Came here for lunch after getting off of the ferry. I got the Spicy Mango Mule and the Perch Tacos. Both were alright, but nothing too exciting. My mom got the Georgia Peach and the Falafel Sandwich, which were also just alright. The service was good; our waiter was very nice and attentive. read more

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If you go by all means ask to sit in Kara's section. She was bubbly, had a comeback to every remark made by our joker guy. It was all in fun bantering back and forth. Pretty much made our evening a delight. Food was quite good. A little pricey but it is a resort area. All in all each person really enjoyed the food. read more

Great service, good brunch, fun time! Autumn was fantastic!! Breakfast (on Sundays, or at least today) served 9-11am. read more

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Favorite restaurant on the island and one of our family's favorite breakfast spots ever! The food is always delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. Always hits the spot after a cold ferry ride! Definitely recommend! read more

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We came here for a late lunch after a run on the island. It was an off peak time so no wait (but we saw lines when we passed it another time). I got the rueben and it was sooo good. Also got a seasonal bear that was delish. My friend got fish and chips and said it was really good as well. Service was good, as well. Highly recommend coming here if you're on the island! read more

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We had the fish dip, Rueben and the Derby burger. Excellent service great atmosphere. Both our meals were excellent the rye bread with the Rueben was a milder rye which I really liked. The derby burger with chicken the chicken was cooked well and still juicy. Thank you for a great meal. read more

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Awesome Gluten Free bread from Rumi's Passion Bakery in MI! Which really elevated my Avocado toast with pickled onion. Also perfect scrabbled eggs, not dry. Service was great, very fun waiter who looked like he had a twin there. read more

Best fish I've ever had. Ordered the whitefish and asparagus. Had a creamy lemon sauce on it. Definitely stop by this place for a great dinner. read more

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I had breakfast at Seabiscuit Cafe. I got the eggs benedict. The food was good and the service was quick and friendly. read more

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So delicious! Super busy and quite loud during the season but worth it. We each got a sandwich to split and they were super yummy. I also got a cup of whitefish chowder which I love. We got the triple crown and the steak Sicilian I think. Our server was fantastic and super on his game. We will probably be back when we are next on the island. read more

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There are no shortage of places to grab a bite on Macinac Island, but with the ferries running all day, even outside of normal meal rush hours, it may be tough to find a seat at a restaurant. Also, be forewarned that pricing is more in the resort price range since you're on the island (read: pricier than on land for the same thing). On my recent visit, we arrived around 2 PM. Main Street was bustling, and after ducking into several spots only to find a long wait for 2 (around 45 minutes!), the Seabiscuit Cafe delivered with two spots right at the bar. We were promptly taken care of by the bartender, who offered some great suggestions for food since there's full service at the bar as well as at the tables. I ended up getting the Justify lettuce wraps as an entree; I wanted something healthy and light, and these ended up delivering. There was a great flavor (tasted like ginger but not overpowering) that warmed up the wraps, and the "crunch" of the lettuce was so fresh and satisfying. We left full, happy, and ready to take on the rest of the trip! read more

Wait was about 30 min but the Whitefish Reuben and chowder were phenomenal. Seating is pretty limited so if you have a smaller party, recommend getting bar seating or just putting your name down and walking around. read more

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Spent 4 days on island and found a lot of average food for above average prices. Tried Sea Biscuit for breakfast on a whim, and very impressed. Staff and food. Felt I received way above average food and service for comparable island prices- maybe a touch more but tried dinner that night as well. Outstanding! Went back for breakfast the next day. Went 3 for 3. I didn't eat everywhere but Sea Biscuit and the Yankee Rebel were my faves- better than the others. I don't drink alcohol. If you want a drink at breakfast - mimosa / Bloody Mary etc. They have it going early. read more

Went there on Sunday night and the only highlight was the Mac and Cheese balls. Our server came over once the whole time, no refills for drinks. My sister ordered the pulled pork grilled cheese and there was hardly any cheese or grilled onions. She ordered fries and got chips. I ordered the nachos and I can make better ones at home. Chips were burned on top and cheese was not melted. Asked for two boxes and never got them so we just paid and left. Which for the prices they charge that was the last time we will go there. read more

I've gone to Mackinaw Island for the past 20 years, and always go to Pink Pony. I wanted to try somewhere new, and this place looked amazing, had great reviews so my wife and I tried it. SO GOOD. We got the white fish tacos, white fish Ruben and the whitefish and chips. So good and will be back for more read more

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Definitely my favorite restaurant on Mackinac Island! Best drinks, fantastic food, friendly atmosphere with great service by cool people. read more

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The best avocado toast I've ever had! My family who also ordered it agrees!! Very friendly and fast service! Highly recommend if you are able to get in. Loved the seabiscuit memorabilia also! read more

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Service: wait staff was great. However, food was soooo slow. So slow that we almost left. Food: Cheese crock appetizer: 1/5. Not good at all. The cheese was curdled and separates. Cajun pasta: 5/5. Fabulous Whitefish platter: 1/5. Pretty good, but my son's stomach was a mess after eating it. Chicken sandwich: 4/5. Shrimp & grits: 4/5. Ambiance: bar atmosphere. read more

While on Mackinac Island, I was looking for a place for a bloody Mary. Seabiscuit Café was highly recommended. Went there that morning, and had one of the best bloody Mary's I've had. Also, the breakfast that day was very good. The staff was was great, and the ambience fit the island. I will be returning there when I'm back and I've recommended it to others. read more

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The Seabiscuit is doing a great job with safety precautions during Covid. There are plexiglass dividers between tables and we passed by the night before and could see their staff inside (after hours) spraying and disinfecting all the plexiglass. There is hand sanitizer at the host station and no indoor waiting area. The menus are accessed via QR code. My hubby ordered the whitefish & chips and I ordered the whitefish reuben. His food disappeared quickly, so it must've been great. The whitefish reuben was lightly toasted marble rye with a melty slice of Swiss, creamy coleslaw, tartar sauce, and crispy fish. It wasn't soggy at all, which is often an issue with sandwiches containing slaw. It was a satusfying last meal on the island before we departed for the ferry. read more

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This place is.... not good. The food is EXTREMELY overpriced for the quality. I enjoyed my meal, but I was the only one at the table who did. My dad was absolutely appalled by the flavor of his fish. I will say that their ranch was stupendous in both taste and texture. My mom got a burger, which was obviously frozen. The kids food was subpar. The lemonade was watery. The music was funky (in a bad way). I would not recommend this place unless you enjoy paying lots of money for bad food. Seabiscuit is also a terrible movie. read more

While the drinks, Cranberry Mule and Seabiscuit Grog, were great, the food was lackluster. Service was excellent. Got right in, and served quickly. Overcooked bacon on the undercooked Derby burger. Whitefish was bland. Chips were off the grocery shelf and still in the bag. Fries were decent. Fudge sundae wasn't very fudgey. Brisket sandwich was good, according to the 17 year old. For the price, chips should be homemade or already out of the bag. Cool atmosphere, though. Just don't be afraid of seasoning. read more

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The fish and chips was so good! Locally caught and very mild whitefish. I was like chicken. The drinks were fab too. Music was amazing 70-80's mix read more