Excellent ambience on a summer eve. Wonderful service. Solid 5 on the above…read more However, it's all about the food. Our baskets were nothing special. Onion rings were not hot( maybe the warmer isn't working well? Walleye had an oily feel and taste though the fish was very good. Coleslaw was fine; nothing special. Should have gone with the salad entrees which looked good. We would return and try something else. The view is worth the trip

A Hidden Gem on Big Bay de Noc!…read more We visited The Dock at Bay Ridge on a sunny Thursday in late July during our trip from Philadelphia -- and what a memorable find! This rustic log cabin restaurant with cozy lodge vibes and an unbeatable view of Big Bay de Noc completely won us over. As a food-loving family, we were blown away by the quality. I had the bacon cheeseburger, and it was perfection -- juicy, cooked exactly right, with a soft, buttery bun that took it to the next level. My wife and daughter split the cheese flatbread pizza, which was generous, gooey, and had that magic balance of soft center and crisp edges. We started with pretzel bites that were warm, soft, and chewy -- everything you want in a comfort appetizer -- paired with creamy, rich beer cheese. For drinks, a perfectly chilled Blue Moon hit the spot while our daughter loved her sweet lemonade. The service deserves a review of its own: some of the friendliest staff we've met on our travels. Our waitress was prompt, sweet, and genuinely attentive from start to finish. We sat on the patio with an amazing view of the water -- peaceful, scenic, and the perfect setting for a relaxing evening. We're already talking about coming back on our next visit to the UP. Highly recommend stopping here if you're anywhere near Garden, MI!

Wheaty's is a bar and serves bar food with your typical and not-so-typical bar drinks. My husband…read moreand I don't drink, so I can't tell you about the beverages --sorry! However, I can tell you about The Food, Respect Toward COVID, and their Work Ethic. The Food -- we ordered Deep Fried Pickles, which are hands-down the best fried pickles we've ever had (and we like fried pickles). They were spicy, but not too spicy. It tasted like the pickle itself was spicy and the panko had its own, unique seasoning. I wish they served those as a side dish to the sandwich instead of the fries! I ordered the "Wheaty's Wings" which claim to come with '7 Mammoth wings with every order' and they were some huge wings-- this is a real meal! I ordered plain wings and they were crispy and juicy and hot. Excellent! My husband ordered the Cordon Bleu Sandwich which has a juicy, seasoned chicken beast with Swiss and ham -- think chicken cordon bleu meets hoggie! He woofed that down! We ordered fries with the sandwich for a couple dollars more and they were okay... definitely not the same level of culinary skill as the rest of the food we ordered, we had to add lots of salt (Which is good that they don't load them with salt for people who can't tolerate that) and they still weren't so great. Respect Toward COVID -- Masks are required in order to enter this bar and she's serious! When you walk in, she sanitizes a table for you right there. She is constantly washing her hands and wearing a mask. As I watched her, I saw her touch her face about 3 times and each time she cleaned her hands in some fashion. She sanitizes bar stools, the bar -- she's on top of this. The chef is washing her hands and wearing a mask. There are only 2 women running the whole place and while they're doing all of their work, they're also constantly sanitizing. When people come in off the street and there's no where for them to sit, she gives them the option to sit on patio where they won't get food or drink service, but they can wait and she'll come and get them when a table is free or they can purchase a drink and sit and drink it outside. The tables are spaced more than 6 feet apart and the whole bar can maybe seat 30 max. Work Ethic -- there are 2 women running this VERY busy bar. The Front House Manager and the Chef. They're taking to-go orders and bussing tables and refilling drinks and sanitizing and washing their hands and reminding people to wear masks and every few minutes someone comes in off the street and wants to know when they can get a table. And they're doing it flawlessly! We were there around 9:30pm on a Saturday, so I imagine it was a long day of doing that constantly, but both women were exceptionally polite and answered questions and payed close attention to guests and we never had to wait longer than a few minutes for anything. Support Yooper-ran businesses, support small business, and get the fried pickles!

Food was pretty good. Had backed wings, side salad and Mediterranean taco…read more Had 12 people walk in and sit down after us, they were all waited on and got their drinks and some of their food before we even had a server speak to us. A quick bite ended up being 2 hours!

Cute place with decent eats. The decor was lovely for the season and the staff were welcoming and…read moreattentive. The food was good, no complaints. The restaurant was clean and quaint. The majority of the seating is at high top tables or the bar.

What an unexpected delight!…read more My kids and I had been visiting the garden Peninsula and did not have any concrete plans for our dinner. Once again yelp came through and we found this place in Manistique. The bear selection is extensive and impressive. In the end I went with a short glass of cider. It was nice and crisp and had the right flavor balance. Very refreshing on a warm day. The tap burger was an inspired creation. I loved the use of balsamic and bacon jam. The burger itself was perfectly cooked with a pink center that wasn't bloody. We also enjoyed a plate of garlic cheese balls prior to the entrée, very well-made and lightly breaded without being too greasy . The service was terrific and we had at least two people visit our table while we were there. The room is boisterous and energetic and they benefit mightily from having the high ceiling which gives you a nice spacious feel. I would love to come back someday.

Delicious Philly Cheese Steak and Mac n Cheese wedges that are da bomb!!…read more Great bartending service and clean cut pool tables ready for your quarters and good times. Highly recommend grabbing a philly cheese steak, Mac N Cheese wedges, a cold one and some quarters. A++

If I love anything more than my own children, it's bar food. Sometimes you just need to bury…read moreyourself in some greasy, fried food made under the music of Led Zeppelin or Sammy Hagar by a cook two packs deep and three shots in. As a solo eater this evening, I naturally ordered an appetizer and a burger, to get that full bar food effect. The appetizer was five (5) breaded jalapeño poppers. Those bad boys came out in the traditional paper boat only a bar can serve food in. It comes with ranch and when I popped that top off the little plastic ramekin, my heart melted more than when I saw a double rainbow. You guessed it. Home. Made. Ranch. You could put homemade ranch on a stick and I'd eat it. The poppers had that perfect breaded crunch, perfect amount of cream cheese filling, and good jalapeño taste. Poppers w/ life changing ranch 8/10. My main course was an olive burger. Nothing particularly popped out at me on the menu, so I just took my time scanning it and let the Bar of Influence™ guide me. I started with just the typical Bay de Noc burger, which is just "burger and bun." Direct quote. But I called an audible and decided to roll with the Olive Burger. Now, personally, I believe a top notch Olive Burger is made with an olive spread AND mayo. Not just olives and mayo. But, sometimes just that olive flavor calls and I don't care how I answer the phone. (To be clear, I answered the phone and it was just olives and mayo). Since I was feeling extra gluttonous, I added another patty. Stop. I know. I call myself those names, too. I do think that bonus patty might have been the patty that broke the camels back. Don't get me wrong, I polished it all off, but I felt degraded afterwards. OBDP (Olive Burger, Double Patty) 7/10. OBSP (Olive Burger, Single Patty) 7.75/10 "But what about the fries?" - You, probably. Okokok, relax. The fries were actually amazing. I never know the name/style of these fries (they looked normal with kind of like crispies stuck to them. Also kind of batter-y? I don't know. I'm not a potato). They had a crispy potato-y outside with a soft potato-y inside. They were the perfect doneness. Unknown Potato Style Fries 10/10. The ambiance was your typical bar type ambiance. High tables, low tables, pool table, juke box, tvs with sports, keno. Good spot. Go do it.

One of our favorite bars. They have the best owners and bartenders in the UP. Always a fun time…read morewith acoustical music

Lone Wolf Saloon is now Bates bar and grill. It is on highway 2 in Gould City. It is a great UP…read morebar. It has great burgers and made from scratch pizza. The new owners have updated their kitchen equipment, chairs and carpet. The place is clean and the staff is helpful. Maybe not the best looking from the road. But great food and thoughtful management.

This is a very good restaurant. They have great pizza's and everything else we tried was very good…read more We have been several times. Ok from the outside you might drive past, and from the inside say oh my... The flame carpet is a bit over the top but the owners are great and the food, prices, and company is really good. It is strangely welcoming and a favorite of locals.

Wally's was my go to place many years ago. Always felt welcomed and had a great time. All the…read moreworkers were great!!! Nice to see it is still thriving for the great town of Gladstone!!!

This bar has great service and the fried cauliflower is so good!! Only bar in Gladstone to visit!…read moreThe live music on Saturday night was a great local rock band and they were really good.

If you are near the area, don't miss this place. What a great restaurant/bar. Cool old building…read more(check out the tin ceiling), staff was as friendly as could be (shout out to Regan and Sarah). The atmosphere makes you feel like you are at home. Well stocked bar with classic beers as well as a number of delicious local favorites (and cider). The food is outstanding. Unexpectedly so. We happened to come in on Saturday to find they had smoked meat that day. I had the BBQ pork sandwich - tender and great smokey flavor. It came with a notably good creamy cole slaw, and I got beer batter fries. OMG, who invented this amazing side? Great crispy, crunchy outside, and delicious tender potato inside. Tasty, hearty meal and drinks at a reasonable price. Do yourself a favor and go.

First off if you are in Trenary, you probably are turning around or there for the Outhouse Races…read more TT is a great place to grab a beer and to watch a band. I started coming here when I was 17 because camp was in Kiva. Owners are really nice, bar is clean, little old, but what else would you expect, its frickin Trenary. Food is typical bar grub but they used to put out some pretty good sandwiches. It is a locals hangout, but these locals are very friendly.