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    The Deck

    4.0 (366 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Barbeque, Salad
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE DECK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Walleye, Sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, creamy coleslaw
    Kelsi M.

    Went for a date night on Friday night, and was able to be seated immediately! There's a ton of seating, great music, and the food was awesome. My only critique would be that everything I ordered had some sweetness to it, and I wish there was more variety between salty and sweet. Otherwise, all the food was delicious and we'll definitely be back!!

    Samantha G.

    The Deck has amazing vibes being right on the Lake Michigan shoreline. This beach bar sits right next to Pere Marquette Beach and Muskegon South Lighthouse; sharing a parking lot with both. It's $10 parking for the day or free on Wednesdays! But, this is of no fault of the business since parking is managed by the city. My crew and I enjoyed a day at the beach then made our way over to the Deck for dinner. The Deck didn't take reservations however getting on their waitlist was easy. While waiting for your table, you can wait inside and grab a drink. Within 10 minutes we were notified and seated. The summer vibes were unmatched. There is a stage for live bands to play, plenty of seating including adirondack chairs and swings, and outdoor games like foosball, connect four, jenga, and cornhole. Despite the trendy atmosphere, our food was underwhelming. We ordered the Crispy Chicken Strips and Hand-Battered Walleye. The chicken was dry and the walleye slider was flavorless. I'd definitely come again, but eat before and stick to the drinks.

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    Anthony A.

    Out of town and down in the area, needed to grab a quick bite. They have a window to the left side where you can order on the go and on the right side is the deck where a hostess will seat you. This place is in a touristy location but we were still able to walk up and get a seat instantly. We ordered some pina coladas, shrimp ceviche and tacos. The pina coladas come in cool color changing cups; not sure if you can keep them, and the shrimp ceviche was fresh and flavorful. I didn't really care for my smoked tacos and wish they offered more grilled fish options for the tacos. The waitress was super friendly and even offered to replace it with something else for me. I would say the overall environment is somewhere between a touristy family restaurant and a college beach bar.

    Pere Marquette Platter
    Craig P.

    Overall: 5/10 Food: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 (especially when the weather is nice) Value: 3/10 Look, this place is a staple of the beach here but the food is greatly overrated and it's a super busy place and there's always a wait. If you're passing through Muskogee, it's a must visit spot. Come for the beach and good times but lower your expectations on the food. I think they pride themselves on their food which they need to rethink their BBQ. There's so much better BBQ in the area. They cater to the masses here so perhaps they can't make a perfected product. Honestly the most overrated place on our trip so far.

    Jayson D.

    Hit The Deck again last night to hear BRENA play to a capacity crowd. And that was on a Monday! Folks fling in from far and wide to experience Muskegon's best beach party. From the super summery drinks (get yours in a cute little plastic pail!) and outdoor barbecue noms, to the smashing sounds of the live bands, it's hard not to have a good time here. I recommend arriving early; table waits can get long. Better yet, bring your own beach chair and park it in the sand in front of the band. And shade can be hard to come by. Lather on the sunscreen!

    Jordyn M.

    This was an awesome place to check out when in the area! Lots to do here- live music, watch the sunset, play games, grab a drink, play volleyball. The vibes were 10/10 and also kid friendly. The upper deck is seated service but the lower level you can walk up and order drinks. Drinks were definitely on the sugary side but they came in a fun color changing souvenir cup. We also ordered some fries and nachos which was your average bar food but made for a perfect evening! Staff here were very friendly as well.

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    Rae C.

    Good bbq and beach find. Right next to the beach you can roam around if you have to wait for a table. Only had to wait 20 min on a Saturday night! The food sizes are large and price is really good for the view! Our server Madison was also a super friendly!

    Queso bowl
    Melani S.

    First off- this location is amazing- we tried to come on a weekend and said "nope," and came back during the week. We got in a gorgeous walk and then stopped here for lunch. The service was fantastic, honestly, some of the best service we've had in Michigan for sure. Attentive, friendly, made good recommendations and just kind. The restaurant itself is beautiful and huge. It has tons of seating, swings overlooking the water and it's definitely a great bar vibe that you want to check out if you're in the area. The food was okay, that's the reason for 4/5 stars. We would go back, but probably just do appetizers and drinks and enjoy the view. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit for sure.

    Scott H.

    Quite the hidden gem in Michigan, although probably not hidden if you were from the area. We went to "the deck" to see the band leaving lifted. The Deck is basically a multi level deck with all outside seating and right on the beach. It is in an incredible spot to listen to music, have some food, and watch the sunset. The food is somewhat odd for a beach spot. Normally, beach spots feature lighter fare, but the deck does BBQ and it does it well. We had the BBQ sample platter which had a turkey leg, brisket, pork, chicken and 3 sides, which was plenty for 2 people. We were impressed by the quality. The drinks were excellent and definitely fit the beach vibe. Rum runners, margaritas, and the like. Service was fantastic, our waiter Tristan, was always around when needed and he was very accommodating for me as I liked to leave out table and watch the band. The band, food and sunset were all spectacular.

    Chicken strips, Brussels
    Nathan B.

    What a fun place! We were so hungry after a day on the lake and the generous portions were just what we needed. We loved the swings and "no shoes" policy.

    Aperol spritz
    Katerina L.

    Loved everything about this place! Perfect place to spend a warm summer evening enjoying dinner, drink, music! Located among sand dunes with blue lake water in the background. They have music daily 6-9 pm. They don't take reservations but there are lots of places to hang out while you wait - beach chairs in front of the band, swings on the second level, bar area. Waitress was friendly and attentive and food was delicious as well! Total winner!

    Elizabeth B.

    The Deck in Muskegon has incredible views being right on the beach. The vibe is unmatched with swinging chairs, lots of adirondack chairs, large sand games like connect four and jenga, and while we came mid-day on a Monday, we can imagine how lively it can get with their live music nightly. We really loved the swinging chairs and giant buckets of cocktails, we tried the Spicy Mango Tequila and the Pulled Pork Nachos split for two. Despite how amazing the location is, our experience of the food was underwhelming for the price. We split the pulled pork nachos and were pretty disappointed that is barely had any meat and no alternative protein like bean to balance the heavy cheese, overall not a great value. You're paying more for the atmosphere than the meal and if we were to do it over, we would just stick with the drink. Parking here was shocking, $10 for the day is the only option, no option to do an hourly rate for an area that doesn't have much going on. We were able to walk down and see the Lighthouse, which helped us feel better about spending that to park. It says Wednesdays has free parking!

    Hot honey chicken, pit beans, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato fries.
    Heather F.

    We love the deck!! We come back every time we are in town. The cocktails are great and come in a color changing cup that you can take with you. He got a Miami vice and I got a lavender lemonade mocktail. Both were great! We always get the meat and 3 sides. It's our favorite! We got the hot honey chicken with pit beans, Mac and cheese, and sweet potato fries. I dip the fries in the deck sauce - so good!! The Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The portions are huge so we share it and take some home. Our service was excellent! Emma was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. You can't beat the ambiance. You have an epic view of Lake Michigan. It was a little chilly when we went but they had heaters since all seating is outside. You have to pay to park but parking is right outside the door of the restaurant. We will see you again soon!

    1/2 rack of ribs, Mac & Cheese, Mexican street corn, and cornbread.

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    2 years ago

    Love this restaurant in the summer. The atmosphere can't be beat. The BBQ is good and their Brussels sprouts can't be beat.

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    2 years ago

    Huge size portions, great place for entertaining guests for unique experience in Muskegon.

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    4 years ago

    Fun place to visit in Muskegon. Fast service, good food, great views. I want happy about paying $20 to park, though...

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    Food and service were excellent. Our waitress Ariel was awesome!! Will definitely come back whenever we visit Muskegon again!

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    4 years ago

    On Labor Day weekend and a Saturday! Glen our server went above and beyond! Food was amazing 10/10 recommend!

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    Great location, music and food. Great place to go with family and friends! Can't go wrong with live music and drinks on the beach.

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    3 years ago

    The food was so good. The walleye slider especially! The waiter was so sweet and didn't rush us! I will definitely come back again!

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    Nothing beats eating on the shore of our Great Lake!! The food is amazing and prices reasonable. This is our very favorite summer spot!!

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    Wonderful atmosphere! Live music on the beach. Great food! Great drinks! We have eaten here many times. So good!

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    3 years ago

    A great space right on the beach next to Lake Michigan. Usually there is live music and a lively atmosphere. Our server Willow was great!

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    4 years ago

    Personally didn't like the food, and didn't like the music, not my place. Bass is way blown out on their speakers

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    Had a great time at The Deck tonight! Glen was great! And the pulled Chicken sandwich, soo good!

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    Can you bring your own beach chair to sit in the sand?

    Hello Chris! Yes you are welcome to bring your own chairs!

    Are dogs allowed?

    Hi Pam! Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome. We hope to see you soon!

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