The perfect dinner along the lake. A few locals recommended this establishment and I'm so glad we listened. We arrived at 5:30pm and thankfully only had a short wait for a table. Wait staff was a well oiled machine. They worked well & very efficiently together. We ordered drinks and fish tacos. Great meal and something I will do again next time we are in town. Most of the tables are configured for parties of 6 or less. If your group is larger, be prepared to sit at separate tables. Well worth it though. read more

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My family and I stopped at Gangplank for dinner and had a really nice experience. We tried the fish and chicken wings. The menu and food were fairly simple, but everything tasted good and hit the spot. What really stood out was the atmosphere. The place has a lot of charm, and being right on the water makes it an especially enjoyable spot to sit, eat, and relax. The staff was also quick, attentive, and very friendly. Overall, it was a good meal in a great setting. Nothing overly fancy, just good food, friendly service, and a wonderful waterfront atmosphere. I'd definitely eat here again! read more

We've been hard pressed to find good food in the Mackinaw/ St Ignace area, this spot is really good! We got the white fish fingers for an appetizer, the whitefish entree and the shrimp tacos. Everything was delicious and flavorful! Great portion sizes too. The service was quick and very friendly. Every staff member we talked to was great. This spot is a little more subject to the elements, we heard they close the dinning area in the winter so be aware and bring a coverup if needed! Would highly recommend! read more

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Great service and delicious food. We went Memorial Day weekend and I'd definitely go back again. I tried something I normally wouldn't and so glad I did. Summers here go check them out! read more

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I enjoyed my meal, as everything was very local and fresh. Underwhelmed by the size of the location, as I could see this place becoming really busy and hard to get into. The parking lot is awkward, and I'm not sure I even parked legally. It took a little longer than I expected for my food, but it was tasty. read more

Was hoping to give a 5 star review but I'm being generous with 3 star review. The view and service was excellent. Two young waiters busting and serving tables hats off to you both. The food is what lands this review at a 3 star. The Cranky Cuban was recommended by the waiter and it indeed left me Cranky. $16.99 and you could only taste the bread, had zero flavor, little meat. Side salad in a small bowl was $8.99 not worth that all. Wife had the special that was a spicy shrimp hoagie sandwich and that was decent. I will give Gangplank another go and not ask the waiter next time what he recommends. read more

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Great food, good service with a nice view of the lake. The whitefish sandwich was good, the Cuban sandwich was really good. The best is the homemade fries that come with the sandwiches. read more

The Gangplank - The view!! - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

Wait was 30min quoted and wound up shorter. We walked the pier in the meantime. We ordered 3 appetizers and the fish and walked out very full. The portions for the Animal fries were huge! The space was busy with a "front porch" vibe. It was quaint and pleasant to look out at the harbor. read more

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Great food, excellent service!! Had few drinks, all very good, but order the Fishbowl, it won't disappoint. I had the Count burger, sooooo good, if you like garlic, give it a shot. My wife had the Cluckin' Chicken Sandwich, chicken and bacon between waffles, I ate the half she couldn't, now we're both miserable full, but well worth it. While on vacation we don't normally eat at the same restaurant twice, but this one may be the exception. Small space, but worth the wait if it's busy, go for a walk. read more

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Seen tons of good things about this place on social media figured we give it a try.... Service was below average. Sat for 15 mins til our server greeted us. Not many tables and wasn't busy for a Monday mid afternoon. We order two apps and drinks. I asked how much the margaritas were she had no idea. Red flag in my book as I work in the industry myself. Food came the vampire bread was burnt but cold the beer batter cheese curds were the only decent thing. The app said it came with ranch but I was charged for TWO ranches. We weren't checked on at all the whole duration of the visit. Asked for my tab and got heck out of there. Now I'm home with the worst stomachache ever! Will not return. read more

Our server was dope and a St Ignace native!!! But the food itself---- for us, all Bay Area eaters, was really heavy and greasy. Unfortunate. The place is super cute and homey. It reminded me of a portland backyard!!! read more

The personal restaurant with a creative menu. You may think you know the menu by heart. But wait, new selections await your pallet almost daily. read more

Nice atmosphere. The service was good. Our waiter worked really hard and checked in with us frequently. The food was good. We had burgers, fish tacos, and a salad. We didn't love the fries. The restaurant charges a 3% fee if you use a debit card...which is illegal. Surcharges are only allowed on credit cards. read more

enjoyed the Whitefish Fingers so much, we ordered a second order! Hubby and I split a Bison burger and the house cut french fries, both were delicious. All dining is on the deck, offering everyone a view of the waterfront. Our wait time for table was approx. 45 minutes so we took the opportunity to walk across the street to the park/marina area to enjoy the beautiful lakeshore views. Service was great. Definitely coming back next time we're in da U.P. read more

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Was passing through on my way to pictured rocks & stopped here for lunch! Sandwich was AMAZING!!! (Avocado/onion/dill havarti one) It was a little chilly when we went in May, but worth it for the yummy meal. read more

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Today was our third time visiting the Gangplank. Every time we've driven north and south so far! The whitefish fingers are excellent, the whitefish sandwich is also great, and the Hot Lips Houlihan is like no other sandwich we have ever had, anywhere! Delicious. Today we tried the ghost pepper cheese curds, and had to get a second order they were so tasty!! If ever there were a reason to go off your diet, do it at the Gangplank. It's worth it! The place is small and breezy, the view is nice, and the service has been super every time. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

The Gangplank - The last cheese curd, from our second order! We almost fought over this little nugget of crunchy, gooey goodness! - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

Some of the food was good. Had to wait a long time for a meal and they got it wrong. Decent view. Basically outdoor seating.

We stopped at the Gang Plank based on Google reviews and it did not disappoint! I had the cheeseburger and hand cut fries and it was delicious. 2 in our party had the whitefish sandwich and they both said it was the best they ever had. Dillon, our waiter did a great job! Fantastic food and great service! read more

Quaint! Great food Best whitefish sandwich we have ever had. Homemade margaritas amazing!! read more

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Food was delicious! Whitefish tacos were fabulous and the chicken pita was delicious. There aren't many tables but it's worth the wait and the staff were very attentive and turned tables over quickly. The view of the marina was great. Extra bonus, I got to teach my kids about magic eight balls! read more

The deck dining room is really fun and the service was great. We went at lunchtime and it was super busy. It was really nice that you can get a drink while you wait. I enjoyed my whitefish fingers and fries but they were ok. Because it was so busy, I think they sat for bit so the fish was not crispy. The dipping sauce for the fish was really good. I loved the dill. The fries were really good. read more

The Gangplank - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan

Food was awesome. Fish tacos were big and delicious. Burgers were great with huge fries. Teens ate the chicken and waffles sandwich and loved it. Definitely would go back. read more

I've seen better service at a restaurant run by the blind. Not sure why they run around not doing anything but for the money you'd think they'd have a clue. The fish sammie was tasty but the side selection was hurting. Nice view of the harbor, but not really worth the money. read more

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When i first walked up i was greated quickly and with a smile which set a great mood and feeling it was goig. To be a good time which it ended up as....The food was delicious and made right the fries are FRESH cut, and the bison burger was amazing and for the appetizer i went with the cheese curds and house made ranch absolutely delicious! The white Russian cocktail was perfection almost dangerously good! And just the over ambiance of the place was perfect and made you feel truly at ease! read more

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The mains here are pretty decent. I got the Greek pita and was very impressed with the flavors, the tzatziki, the freshness of the onion and tomato. It kinda falls apart after this. There are three side choices for most mains: chips and salsa, fries or cottage cheese. None are really healthy or different from what anyone else is doing with the exception of cottage cheese, which also is a no for me. The fries were a little too salty and on the limp side. The wait time for a Saturday night is about an hour which we saw some people leave from that but there's only 12 tables. The wait staff did not really having it together so we only really got our order in and the check and didn't get a second round of drinks. Overall 3/5 would recommend to friend for the views and the mains. read more

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We really enjoyed the outdoor-but-protected setting and had a friendly and efficient waitress. My avocado sandwich and my husband's fish sandwich as well as our drinks were very good and fresh. read more

Great location, right across from the Bay. Great view! The food was really good. We got a foghorn leghorn salad and a special shrimp sandwich. Everything had great flavor. Our server, Barb, was excellent, too. Would return. read more

ordered at 19:53, got our food at 21:44 maybe they make you wait a while so it tastes even better lol. server Carly was amazing though, even when the place was slammed. outdoor seating was great, nice view and cool decor, some pop music playing at a good vol read more

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First, the hostess are extremely welcoming which gives you the feel that you "came to the right place". The service was amazing...the servers have personality and make sure "all is well". Smaller sized restaurant that is covered outdoor seating which is amazing. The quality of food is outstanding...we tried the shrimp tacos and Hot Lips Houlihan sandwich...both were great! It's was so good, we went there the next day for a burger (they are huge) and Cuban. Again, neither were a disappointment and service was great!! Both times we went this restaurant was full...that tells you everything. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Great service - very attentive wait staff. Beautiful view of boardwalk across street. Food was good. Chicken waffle sandwich was good. Prices were high but everything is super high now! read more

My family & I went out for a drive and we saw the restaurant. It was very busy with a smaller dining area. We sat down to eat after a small wait and the food was great! We also had a great spot where we had a nice view of Lake Huron. The service was great as well. We would love to eat here again. Try the gator bites! read more

Let me start by saying that Jen was our server and she was AWESOME. Very personable and attentive. We were with a group of 6, and were excited to try this place after driving by several times during the weekend. The setup is nice with all tables on a patio that has plastic sides for when it gets chilly. We were seated quickly and had our drinks fast. I understand that it's a scratch kitchen, but I don't think it should be close to an hour between ordering and getting our food, which it was. When the food did arrive, some of us were happy and some of us were very much not. We had also noticed a table of 4 near us arrive after we did, order, eat, and leave before we had our food. That was a bit disappointing. They hand cut their fries for each order and they are yummy, but I'd have liked to have more than 8 fries total. I also ordered the whitefish sandwich and it had zero taste. I ended up seasoning it with more salt and pepper and it was tolerable. Our friend loved the vampire burger and ribs. My husband said the whitefish tacos were good but again would have liked more fries. It's pricey - about $60 for 2 entrees, 2 beers, and a cocktail. I'd like to go back and try it again to see if 40 minutes is standard for food delivery and to try something else as their menu featured some good suggestions. I was just not happy with the wait and the small portions for the price. read more

Cute little place with beautiful views of the water. Outdoor service only but a wonderful place to relax. Food was amazing! I had a chicken and waffles sandwich that was so good I wish I remembered the name. Ronda, our waitress was fantastic as well. My compliments to all of the staff, really a wonderful place to experience. read more

Long wait. Fish tacos were the best dish at our table. Nice flavor. Portions were average. Service average. Nice atmosphere and view. Probably wouldnt return read more

The Gangplank was our lunch pit stop on our way up to Camp Seven Lake. There is a small attached parking lot and a public marina across the street. Our friends who were towing their camper had to park a few blocks away but otherwise I think parking is pretty readily available. We only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but there was a steady line while we were there. The enclosed patio area has a nice view of the water but it started to get a little toasty when the sun came out. The menu is pretty basic with salads, sandwiches, burgers, and dinner entrees. I was hoping to get the whitefish fingers but they were out. We got an order of boneless wings to start while we waited for our friends to park. This ended up being a great idea because after we all ordered food, we waited for over an hour to receive our meals. It was a bit of a bummer but luckily we weren't in a huge hurry. Just know that they are understaffed and things might take a little longer. I ordered the whitefish tacos and my boyfriend got the shrimp po'boy. The tacos were decent but I felt they could have used more flavor on the breading of the fish. The fries were a little lacking as well - just needed more seasoning. The shrimp po'boy was great! I would get that again. Our server was very sweet but super slammed. There is a~3% service charge if you use a credit or debit card. Overall a cute spot for a leisurely lunch! read more

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Fun times, good food. Loved the appetizers! It was busy but expected waits during tourist time. Wait staff was friendly and on the ball!

Nice laid back atmosphere on outdoor patio. Had pulled pork sandwich and make-your-own burger. Awesome fries. Nothing fancy here but good food done well served by friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and return to again. read more

The service was terrible both the hostess and the server. Waited for over an hour for our food along with the rest of customers. When anyone asked them their excuse was with an attitude they had a small kitchen. Well the had a small dining room too. read more

The white fish sandwich with the dill mayonnaise on makes it one the best fish sandwiches I've ever had. They do close earlier on Sunday but has a nice view. Service is great and has a nice vibe. read more

This has been our favorite restaurant to eat at in the entire UP for the last 10 years....and I travel the UP through Marquette regularly. The food is incredible. Always fresh, from scratch ingredients and put together with care. I've never had a bad meal and I've been here at least 30 times over the years. For any people here leaving bad reviews, nothing but a bunch a Karens with nothing better to do or to complain about. They should probably take their opinions down the street to the Mackinaw Grill where most the food is bland, regular, and microwaved. The Gangplank doesn't need you. It's packed all the time because the food is great and the view is just as awesome. If your service wasn't perfect, it's probably because the staff have to hoof it up and down the stairs for hours at a time. How friendly would you be? Is life so hard that you can't just sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Island while you wait for your food? Pro Tip: order extra sides of Dill Mayo to dip your fries in. Our menu favs: Whitefish Sandwich, Cranky Cuban, Angry Poor Boy, Whitefish Dinner, Tacos. I hope this place stays open forever . Sorry it's taken me this long to give you the review you deserve! Lauren, Bay City MI read more

The Gangplank - Bars Near Me - St Ignace, Michigan