A spot with a true community feel. The restaurant has a classic, casual sports-bar-style layout and…read moredecor that makes it feel immediately comfortable. The moment you walk in, you get that warm "local crowd where everyone knows everyone" kind of atmosphere, and our server was absolutely sweet and attentive. They have a very few decent vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the black bean burger,, and it was excellent, tasted incredibly fresh and had a perfect, satisfying crunch to it. The fries were also good. For dessert, we tried the deep-fried cookie dough.. It was okay, just a bit too tough on the bite for my liking. Overall, it's a fantastic local gem with a great relaxed vibe, friendly service, and fresh food. Definitely worth checking out!

Solid food. Quick and friendly service. A chill vibe overall. Glad we made the stop and I would go…read moreback. Burger was rich! Chips were crisp. Next time I'm grabbing a beer. Oh and the pretzel with cheese dip was delicious!

I knew I wanted to eat whitefish and chips while on Mackinac Island, and the menu at Seabiscuit…read moreCafe sounded pretty good. I was worried there would be a long wait, as it's a small spot, but Nate and I could grab a seat at the bar right away for a late lunch. The bartender was super friendly and we enjoyed chatting with her. I got a featured sangria with pear vodka which was delicious and refreshing. Their taps were out of order, but they have plenty of canned and bottled options. The fish and chips came with two large filets and plenty of fries. I even liked the coleslaw, which I normally don't really love. The batter was a bit thick for my taste but the fish was flaky and not dry. Nate got the waldorf salad, which was huge and had tons of toppings and a nice portion of grilled chicken. The space is quite small so I don't think this place would be great if you have a stroller or anyone in a wheelchair. I'm glad we checked it out and would come back - some of the other dishes I saw coming out of the kitchen looked great, like the fried mac and cheese and the Reuben!

One of the only places on the island to get a good vegan meal that isn't a burger of some sort. Wet…read moreburrito ftw! Fun horse themed decor (who'd have guessed by the name). Server was on point, refilled my water three times during meal. I ate the whole thing and regret nothing! Cheaper to pay with cash than card, cards get a 3% fee added on. Also, they're part of the 906 club, earn extra money back easily by spending yours here.

Loved this spot on the main street! We had excellent service, food and beer…read more It had a good kids menu and I would happily recommend it to anyone. I thought the turtle/island theme with the beer names was adorable.

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. To be fair, since it's on Mackinac Island, you're going to travel an hour just to get here anyway. But yeah, if I lived anywhere in the area I'd plan a night around coming here. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Great Turtle easily accomplishes all three. Our waitress was great - they were fairly busy but she was super friendly and made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. The lunches we enjoyed were tasty and filling. We actually came here twice on the same day. The first time we got the 12-sample flight of all their beers. We then left for a walk around the town. After an hour of talking about Great Turtle we decided to go back for lunch and a pint of our favorite beer from the flight. Very rare for us to repeat a place, especially on the same day! Next time we venture into Northern Michigan I'll try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and spend more time without the concern of driving later on. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here