This place actually popped up on facebook randomly and I was like hey we'll be by there in a few weeks! So I saved it and made sure we came here when on vacation and in this area. My fries were amazing and no idea what dipping sauces I had but they were amazing. I only wish I had been hungrier to try something more. Ambiance was great even though it was definitely colder then we'd all thought it'd be. read more

What a well oiled machine! I kind of assumed with it being so big that things might be slow, not Friendly staff. I was wrong!! We joined the waitlist while we were at the beach, so it was perfect. Our table was just about ready when we arrived. We got to sit right by the swings which was fun for our kiddo. The live music was great! We loved that we got to bring out our dog! It was his first restaurant outing and we know he is already wanting to go back!!! The food was spectacular and came out at lightning speed which was amazing. We got pulled pork burra bowl and it was delicious the different flavors in just one bowl was incredible and made it taste amazing. We also got the 1 meat 3 side dish and picked pulled pork and for the sides I got the creamy coleslaw was decent, grandma's Mac n cheese was okay it was a little to bland for us and the deck fries were really good and had amazing seasoning and the had a great soft to crunchy ratio. And for food the last one is we got the summer samplers dish which had mango pico de gallo and regular pico de gallo and guacamole and a tomato salsa and queso and they were all great the guacamole had a little bit of spice but only if you got a jalapeno in your dip but overall is was a delicious dish. The drinks were great my kiddo got an non alcoholic strawberry daiquiri and I got Prosecco and it was very refreshing and my husband got and aperol spritz and he said it was so so the reason being was that there was to much Prosecco and not enough aperol but in all the drinks were really good. I will %100 be back and will tell everyone what a great experience we had but overall I think this is a great spot to go in Muskegon totally recommend it! read more

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We expected a 20 minute wait but it was only 5. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Lots of tasty menu choices and drinks. The food was very satisfying and the portions are generous. We stayed for the live music afterwards and it was entertaining. The band was Jedi Mind Trip read more

Tijuana dog was great, Hot Honey Sandwich was also great. Ranch was 10/10. The service was great, we had a very friendly waitress. The ambiance was very cool, the swings and the live music were sweet. The only negatives would be it is a decently costing establishment, but that's what you get with a location & food quality like the deck. Also we did have an hour wait (we went around 6pm on a holiday week). Overall very cool and would go back! read more

First visit to The Deck on 06/25, and it was an awesome experience. Our servers took care of our large group with care and efficiency, and the food came out fast and everyone in our group liked their food a lot. I want to give a shout out to our server Chloe for the excellent service and hospitality she showed our table and the rest of our group. Great first experience of visiting The Deck, and just like the Terminator said , I'll be back. read more

The Deck - Smokehouse Summer Sampler - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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I'd heard about this place for years and finally made it out to check out The Deck. It's located right on the beach at Pere Marquette park. Parking is $20 in the lot at the beach, but it's good for the whole day. I was really blown away by the amount of seating at The Deck. It's all outdoor but there are so many different options - a big covered deck, adirondack chairs on the beach by the stage, swings up on the elevated deck, private tables with their own swings, and more. The host stand is located right on the sidewalk out on the street side, so be sure to stop there to get a spot. Nate and I were asked if we had a preference on seating but I wasn't really sure what the options are - so be sure to ask if you have questions. We ended up on the covered deck area, which was perfect as they pipe the live band music through the speakers, so even though we couldn't see the band, we could still hear it. Plus it wasn't as loud as sitting closer, which was nice. Our server came by quickly and I ordered a liquorless frozen pina colada - they have a big selection of frozen drinks with or without alcohol, which I really appreciated. It didn't seem like they had any draft beer, but a decent selection of canned beer. I really liked the pina colada - it was pretty sweet but it hit the spot. The color-changing cup it came in was fun, too. For food, we decided to share the west coast salad and the smoked wings. The menu is pretty large and has a focus on BBQ. It's pretty similar to the menu and vibe of The Score in Grand Rapids. Our food came out super fast, like record-breaking fast. We were there right around the time they opened for the day. The salad was interesting and pretty tasty - the cucumbers were a little wilty and I would have loved some different greens instead of just iceberg lettuce, but I liked the dressing and the Brussels sprouts. The wings came out looking a little sad but I was pleasantly surprised. The rub was simple, but good - just salt, pepper, and maybe a little lemon pepper. The skin could have been a little more crispy, but the wings were a nice size and the ratio of flats to drums was 50/50 - perfection! Our server came by several times to check on us and we had a nice time just enjoying the last bits of summer. They have live music every day and I'm really hoping I can stop by again before they close for the season. The Deck is dog, kid, and large group friendly. They don't take reservations but if you show up right when they open, you're likely to get seated for a large group as long as everyone is present. Definitely worth the drive from Grand Rapids! read more

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Had a really nice meal here. Service is fast and friendly, scenery couldn't be better right on the beach. Starte d with Chico's and queso and loved it. I had a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and my wife had brisket. Both were good. My complaints come in 1. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich isn't a Nashville hot chicken. It's just Buffalo. Not that hot, no sweetness at all. It was good, cooked well, but the flavors weren't what you expect when it's named Nashville. Wife brisket was awesome. Make sure you go to the host stand first. But that was frusterating. There's about 30 ways to enter and 2,000 signs that say see host first, but NO signs with arrows telling you where the host stand is! All in all a good experience and we'll be back. read more

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Such an amazing place! Our waitress Emma was so awesome for our party of 12!! The live band was so good, the food was great and the drinks were flowing! The food was very reasonably priced. It was cold but the heaters kept us warm! I cannot wait to come back when the weather is a touch nicer to throw some bags and enjoy the music longer!! read more

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This is quite an overrated place. The location can't be beat - it's Iiterally on the beach, steps away from Lake Mich. It is amazing that they have live music every single night (or close to it). It's large! There is a ton of seating, especially in the area of the music, just for people to chill and have drinks. What I really wasn't impressed with is the food and drink situation. I think they are just relying on the fact that they have so much draw with everything else, that they don't need to impress you. It was just alright. I ordered the nachos (with pulled pork added) and my friend ordered the fish tacos. They both looked really good when they arrived. It was just okay - edible for sure, but I have no desire to go back. When I ordered a tequila soda, he asked what tequila I wanted, but there was literally only two options - the Well or a classier one. Two options? I'm not sure if it's like that across the board or not. I'm just very underwhelmed. But I'll prob be back for some music!! read more

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The deck is an awesome place to go. Highly recommended live band and everything. Nice scenery and great service and food.

Great vibes and live music. Fun place to take the family. Right on the beach with amazing sunsets to be seen.

We went here while on vacation and we just loved the set up. I forgot my IPhone 13 mini in the car so I couldn't get a pic of the food we got, but we were pleased. We all got sandwiches with the sweet potato fries. I got the 50/50 (smoked pork and smoked brisket). Delicious. My friend Terry got the brisket sandwich. Busting. And lastly my cousin Jeremiah got the Nashville chicken sandwich, which was scrum scrum. Afterwords, we enjoyed live music on the beach. The service was great. My only regret is that I didn't try the Bloody Mary. I read on the menu that that thing has a smoked turkey leg on it! This place makes you feel like you're in Florida or something. Definitely worth checking out. read more

The Deck - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

I had never been here, then came here 3X in a two week period. Each time we visited, I had the beach tacos with brisket; each time, they were just as phenomenal as the first. The tacos come with a variety of meat choices or even brussel sprouts or street corn for vegetarians. All are generously packed in two flour tortillas with cool sour cream, beach slaw, pickled red onion, and some refreshing mango-pineapple salsa. My wife always gets the nachos (also with brisket) and even splitting them between 3 people, there was always still some left. They offer drinks, of course, but I don't partake. However; they have these non-alcoholic slushes, I really like the mango passionfruit flavor. Service was always quick and efficient. Food hit the table within 10 minutes each time It's an excellent venue, right on the beach with live music quite regularly. The Deck is definitely a fun place to hang out when in season! read more

The Deck is pretty good for what it is, a touristy place to eat directly on the beach. It's expensive for what you get (especially if you're not a local and have to pay for parking) and it's not the most incredible food around but it is pretty good. I've absolutely been to places like this before that had very "meh" food at a nice location but this isn't that. You'll get better for less at other spots in Muskegon but if you're looking to be on the beach, have live music, and enjoy solid summer vibes it's a good spot for that. Not a place to frequent but every once in a while it's a nice night. Best part about this place is how quickly they get your food out. You might have to wait 50 - 70 mins to get a table on the weekend but once you're seated it feels like your order comes out immediately. read more

Wifey and I had an awesome outdoor dining & cocktails experience at The Deck! Highly recommend the pulled pork nachos. You can't go wrong on drinks. Bonus: they're served in fun, color-changing cups you can take home. Live music and ambiance are A+ read more

Great area to hang out on the beach so many different areas to sit. Drinks were not good but the BBQ food was good read more

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Chris was an excellent server and very attentive to our party! Atmosphere was really great even though there was just a storm. No indoor seating, no problem at all considering it's a beach restaurant. The food was fantastic, party of 6 got all different items and everything was delicious. The walleye and the turkey were our favorites. The deck sauce and the homemade kettle chips are a must. Drinks were 50/50. One margarita was all tequila (not complaining!) one was watered down but the frozen daiquiri was perfect. read more

The Deck - Top deck - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

View and ambiance is definitely a 5. Food wasn't very exciting. Ordered the Cobb salad with smoked pulled chicken. The lettuce was fresh, the chicken was ok. The sangria was too sweet for me. Loved the live music. read more

Quick service once seated, great service and yummy food! The vibes and views are great, especially beautiful near sunset. The sampler platter can easily feed 3-4 read more

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Atmosphere was great (beach, band, people). The service was quick too. The food was ok.

This place is amazing! From the service to the atmosphere, you can't go wrong. I got the sampler which was a little of everything. Morgan was fantastic as well. She went above and beyond and recommended the entree for me. I'm glad she recommended this. The sides were Mac and cheese, corn and fries. I highly recommend getting it. read more

The Deck - Sampler. - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

You just can't beat this setting. The ambiance of a meal on the deck with Lake Michigan in the background can't be beat. There is an abundance of live music from real good bands. The food is good. 4 out 5 stars and is a good value. I prefer to do the meat plus 3 sides. The meal is huge for the price. For as many people as they funnel through this place, the service is quick, friendly and attentive. Note: we have twice joined the waitlist online. Make sure you are with 10-15 minutes of the restaurant before adding to the waitlist! We tried this and were shown a 25-35 minute wait until our table was ready. Within 8-10 min we got a text saying the table is ready and to get there within 10 min or we would be taken off the waitlist. This happened yesterday but they were able to put us back on at the top of the list with only a 5-10 minute wait. read more

Here's a LABOR DAY secret for everyone out there. DO NOT JOIN THE WAITLIST...ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SLIP THE HELP $100, AND YOU COULD AVOID WAITING. HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR GROUP on Friday before Father's Day... We joined the wait list... we were #79 on the list. Roughly 2 hours later, we were finally seated. As we were getting our food, a group of 10 were finished eating, and the busboy was clearing the tables. A group of 5-6 people were walking around the restaurant looking for a table. THERE ARE SIGNS ALL OVER THE RESTAURANT TO NOT SEAT YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU NEED TO REGISTER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO BE SEATED. SEATING BY HOTESS ONLY... We were # 79 and waited nearly 2 hours. Well, this group of 6 asked the busboy if they could have the table. The busboy told them that THEY COULD NOT BE SEATED UNLESS THE HOSTESS BROUGHT THEM FROM THE WAIT LIST. Just then, a couple of waitresses came over to help clean the tables off. A man in the group then offered $100 to the waitresses if he could be seated... HE STOOD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DECK YELLING HE'D PAY $100 FOR A TABLE... I WAS 3 FOOT AWAY FROM THE CONVERSATION AND HEARD EVERYTHING. THE WAITRESSES TOOK THE MONEY AND SAT THE GROUP...BYPASSING THE 2 HOUR WAIT LIST. A few minutes later, after they were seated, I asked for a manager to come over to my table. The young black lady with short blonde hair asked me what the problem was. I told her how I watched the bribe payment for BYPASSING the wait list and she tried to lie to me saying that they were on the list but just waiting for a large table to open up...I told her that was BULLSHIT because I watched and overheard the $100 bribe go down. The manager finally admitted that they did take the $100 and seated the group WITHOUT being on the list. "But what do you want me to do?" She asked me. I told her I wanted my food "comped" for following the waitlist rules when all I could have done was bribe a waitress and avoid waiting 2 hours for seating. The manager said she couldn't do that, so I said I would "leave them a good review" and went back to eating. About 10 minutes later, a second male manager came over to our table and tried to tell us the same lie that the group was on the list waiting for multiple tables. I called BULLSHIT to his face and told him to stop talking. I watched and heard the $100 bribe get paid to the waitresses. They even gave the $100 bill to one of the 3 waitresses to get change so they could split the $100... the male manager then said he'd have to check out my story... he returned about 10 minutes later and ADMITTED THAT WE HAD BUSTED THEM, TAKING THE $100 TO BYPASS THE 2 HOUR WAIT LIST..."But what do you want me to do... make them get up and wait?" I SAID YES MAKE THEM GET UP AND WAIT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE OR COMP, MY FOOD. The male manager said he'd have to think about it and would get back to us. He came back in about 5 minutes and said that he "wasn't going to comp our food and we could just leave if we didn't like it. We got our check from our waitress, and I asked the waitress for the 2 managers' names, and she responded that "she doesn't know and we need to leave." I tried to contact owners Fred Scharmer & Michelle Harris by leaving at least one message a week from Father's Day weekend until August 20th but NEVER GOT A CALL BACK. SO DON'T USE THE WAITLIST THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND...JUST WHIP OUT THE $100 BILL FOR EXPRESS SEATING read more

One of our favorite places to go on a summer day/night. The atmosphere is electric and always humming (even when it's cold out). Service is quick, and most meals are out within minutes of ordering. Food is typical of a bbq place, and generally good for what you pay. Overall, you go to The Deck for the atmosphere and people watching - and listening to a good band. read more

Came up to Muskegon for Lumberjacks tryout/camp. After we needed some food and we also wanted some beach time. Saw they had some walleye and had to come try. The food did not disappoint. Our server, Kennedy, wad great. Fries were good, walleye was good fried and in the tacos, slaw was decent. Arnold Palmers hit the spot. And the beach is right there. Only thing we were missing were the dogs. They would have loved the beach. read more

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The food was great. The atmosphere is very fun. It's a restaurant with a beach, live music, and swings... how can you go wrong. I had the pulled chicken and it was very good. The meat was tender. GET THE PINA COLADA FREEZE! read more

The Deck - Pina colada freeze - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

My friend and I absolutely love Pere Marquette Beach and went for a lovely quiet afternoon. Unfortunately the sun was hiding so we opted to grab some food at The Deck to see if it'll warm up before sitting in the sun. We were seated promptly and mostly spaced out, the staff were al in masks and it was a lovely afternoon! I only had a snack, so I can't speak to their menu but they have a variety and great drinks to choose from! I plan to come for another beach day and stay for some live music sometime later this summer. It's affordable in a quiet beach with great views. Highly recommend if you're out this way! read more

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This place is so cool and fun, even on a rainy day it was poppin inside. The food was great, and they have really great portions. We got Mexican Corn Elote Dip as an app, the 1/2 Rack of Ribs + 3 sides (Mac n cheese, BBQ kettle chips, and fries) and the Smokehouse Sampler + 3 sides (pit beans, Mac n cheese, and cornbread). Definitely would go back!! Only wish was for a draft beer selection :) read more

The Deck - Mexican Street Corn Dip appetizer, 1/2 Rack Ribs, and Smokehouse Sampler - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

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I visited this place today, and the customer service was horrible. It was the worst food I've ever been served, with no attention to detail. Honestly, I was treated so inappropriately that I lost my appetite. I asked to speak to a manager, who seemed friendly and willing to take action, but I don't think she was sincere. I had very high expectations for this place and a good recommendation, but it was the complete opposite. I will never return, this felt discriminatory and somewhat mocking read more

Service was good, food came out fast and hot, and the ambiance was fantastic! Our only complaint was it was rainy so we couldn't enjoy all the outdoor features This was the last weekend they're open so they were out of a few things, but the food we got tasted good. The smoked meats were a favorite, we had the dirty south nachos (I don't eat pork) but wow were they good!! The sweet potato waffle fries and smoked pork was amazing topped with a sort of corn salsa and dipping sauce was honey mustard. Wouldn't have thought about having that combination of foods together but it worked out great!! The Paloma frozen drink was too good, I could have been sipping on those all day (but had to be responsible so I couldn't). Greta place for families, groups, we had no trouble getting in and getting a table for our party of 9. And the heaters made a cold rainy day seem hot!!! We will be back next summer when we can enjoy the outside! read more

I don't generally leave bad reviews for restaurants based on service because I know being a server can have its rough nights but I was also a server for 7 years and there's really no excuse for treating a table like absolute trash. We were sat at our table and right from the get go our server, CARRIE L., came to our table and did not greet us but just said what do you want to drink- not a busy night either. Ok we ordered our drinks. They came and then she proceeded with what do you want to order? Again no smile, no greeting, no do you have any questions about the menu, etc. so we ordered and didn't cause a fuss about it. A young man brought our food out and was very polite. Carrie came to bring out one final item and we asked if she could bring some more napkins and flatware to the table she replied "he will bring it over not me" meaning the young man who brought the food over. This made me question... who is actually our server then? Throughout dinner our drinks ran dry and we got zero refills, we needed some condiments and received none because she never came back to the table until it was time to cash out - at which time we also weren't asked if we wanted dessert..... which we wouldn't not have ordered anyway after this service. This is such a disappointing experience and looking back we should have brought it to managements attention but hopefully they read this and understand that they need to teach their staff that their attitudes project on the restaurant as a whole not just that one person. It also reflects on management and what expectations are set on how customers should be treated. Honestly, we'll be back because we like the atmosphere but if you get her for a server I'd ask for someone else! Yikes!!! read more

We waited a while but it was worth it. All the staff is wonderful. The waiters are the best! Hunter was very conscientious and thoughtful. He made the whole experience a delight. Thank you! read more

Came to Pere Marquette for the day and the deck was right by where we were. It's a pretty sweet set up & beach food has never been this good! They have a bar outside and then a good system set up for to-go orders. I had a Michigan Smoked Turkey Leg - it came with three sauces: deck sauce, BBQ sauce and ketchup. It was like being at Disney! Really nicely smoked, good seasoning and value. read more

The food was fantastic! Best smoked turkey breast I may have ever had. It was definitely crowded on a Friday night, clearly the place in town to be read more

The Deck was such a unique find on the beach in Michigan. My family and I were enjoying a beach day when we stumbled upon this restaurant. It is right on the beach. They have a seating area with Adirondack chairs and most nights they have live music. They also have sand volleyball courts for people to use. The atmosphere is great with lots of open air seating. They also have an area with swings where you can watch the live music. The menu is extensive with great bbq options. They also have a full page of fun drink options. read more

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Ariel was great. I sat way out of her way for a good view on a weekday lunch. She hiked all the way to my table with a smile. Her recommendation was spot on and I had a great lunch. Will be back. read more

The Deck - Working Lunch - American Near Me - Muskegon, Michigan

Just had a great night at the deck. My server Carrie was a gem. She was hustling all over. There was a slight wait but it was all worth it. Will definitely be asking for her again! read more

It's a tourist spot. Mediocre food and drinks in a great location on the beach. It's worth seeing on a hot summer day read more

Great venue!! Good menu, big portions, decent prices considering the location. It was chilly with wind coming off Lake Michigan. But there is so much to do, this is a destination restaurant. You have to come check it out to understand, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend, I will be back!! read more

The food is amazing. The service is always great. Love being right on the water. Listening to live music, or the waves is the perfect way to enjoy a meal or a few drinks! My family loves the chicken wings, smoked Turkey, or the nachos. The sweet potato fries are amazing (get the deck sauce!) we visit many times throughout the summer, and will continue! Always amazing. read more