Unsure why some of these old heads are griping about wait times on here because our service was amazing! The beach bum was amazing to drink while basking in the beautiful sunshine and views Hamlin lake has to offer. I decided to explore the po boy with shrimp, lettuce, and tomato as my main course. IT WAS AMAZING but this was especially risky as it was during the explosive diarrhea epidemic of 26. Results pending digestion. Would certainly come back. read more

The Perch - Seafood Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

3-1/2 hours for dinner. This place has some potential but needs front of the house management. Many items were 86 and what we had was just okay. This place could be a fantastic spot, the menu has some potential. It needs a head chef and a D.R. Manager. Keep trying, I might try this one again... read more

Good service and a nice atmosphere. Drinks were ok. Lemon drop martini was not sweet and they had no rosé read more

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Went for a late lunch, sat outside which was beautiful and the only reason for the 2 stars. It took 20 minutes to get our drink order then we ordered chips and queso, the waitress said the appetizer should be right out and that took a good half hour... And 5 minutes later our meal was there.. Burger and FF and French Dip. The French dip was good. The burger was sad and not worth it a 4oz frozen patty...but it was the service that did it for us. After our food arrived we never saw are server until she brought the bill..for the price and service we will stay in town. Definitely not worth it. read more

Great views, Great food and awesome service. Beautiful outside seating and a beautiful restaraunt. We will be back.

Breathtaking views of Hamlin Lake. If the weather permits set out on the deck, you won't regret it. Great menu selection. Recommend the pulled pork nachos as an appetizer our server Mikayla was the best. Highly recommended will be back. Food was wonderful. Excellent presentation and the cocktails were top-notch. Recommend the pulled pork nachos as an appetizer our server Mikayla was the best. Highly recommended will be back. read more

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The Perch is a great place to unwind, have great food and drinks with an amazing view of Hamlin Lake! Our server Mikayla was amazing! She checked on us frequently! The food was great! ! The Pork Nachos are a must have! read more

Pains me to give less than 4 stars to any business but the experience was just okay. General info: parking is plentiful unless they are busy. It's one way for driving in so you'll have to U turn if it's full. They do not take reservations. You can check in at the host stand and they will take your #. They ask that you wait downstairs on the lower level where there is a bar window and plenty of seats/tables and a nice view of the lake. Food we tried: - homemade clam chowder tasted great, interesting mix between a traditional New England and manhattan chowder. Not creamy, more brothy but not red. Overall good flavor and amount of clams. - perch dinner: Fine, but for the price, you can get better elsewhere in town - Mussels: broth was delicious, the amount they give you is quite generous (nearly 20 on mine!). That being said, to improve, they should be careful not give you unopened mussels on your plate. I had 3. Ambiance: - I would say it's worth it to sit outside if you can. The way the sun shines in the evening, the back is quite shaded and it's not as loud - we were seated inside near their big window and due to the way the sun hits their upper skylights, it was blinding for half our table. It was extremely unpleasant though we didn't get the full extent of it until we were seated and ordered. When we asked about changing the tables, the staff just said sorry, no can do, and asked just to rearrange ourselves awkwardly around half the table to 2 people per side. Very disappointed with this "solution". - its very loud inside - they have high top tables which looked proportional to their chairs. The lower tables are actually quite tall and are paired with normal chairs so it's a very awkward fit Families: they do have high chairs, boosters, and a kids menu that is not posted online. Due to height of low tables that are actually tall, the high chair does not reach. Overall, if you need a sit down restaurant to eat fish and chips/seafood or to accommodate a group and you're willing to come early since there are no reservations, this would fit the bill. But there's definitely room for improvement. read more

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I am not sure how anyone could leave more than 1 star. This place has a lot of potential. We visited for the second time today and won't be back. We arrived by boat as we did the last time. We expected a wait and sent one person up to get in the waiting list and found the down stairs bar to be closed. We were told it would be a half hour for a table and that we could order a drink at the bar and have a seat out side or down stairs. It took us a half hour to get three canned/bottled drinks and a class of wine at the bar. It was the poorest, most inefficient run bar I have ever seen. After an hour and ten minute wait I went back to the bar to order another round. After waiting to be served for 20 minutes we were seated before I had helped at the bar. The waitress did tell us that the kitchen was backed up. We ordered drinks and two appetizers. The appetizers took a while. When they arrived they were like warm. The food took an hour and ten minutes for a couple pizzas, a burger and pasta. The burger and pasta were good. The pizzas were not great. The best thing that could happen for this place is for it to be turned over to new management. read more

Frustrated with an unnecessary long wait for a table and for our food. First time experience where they ran out of their namesake fish and coffee. You read that right. Coffee. Lovely view but we left feeling unvalued. read more

After waiting being told and waiting for a table for an hour and a half we where seated behind a couple who were only admittedly waiting for a half hour because the hostess "made a mistake" then were seated in the worst table in the establishment. The upon ordering we were informed that the perch dinner that that rave and promote about was not an option because they where "out" on a Wednesday night. Not wanting to pay $45 for a NY strip steak or $20 for a BBQ sandwich we left after wasting 2 hours of our evening to find another establishment to dine at. read more

I've been to The Perch a few times. Pretty view and good food. Tonight we took my son, his wife and three children. Arrived at 5:45 on a Tuesday night and was told it would be a 45 minute wait. We expected that. It ended up being 55 minutes. We placed our food order and finally got our food 1 hour, 20 minutes later. All we ordered were sandwiches, a salad and kids meals. The waitress told us the kitchen was backed up but this was ridiculous. They could have at least given us a free drink. And it was extremely loud inside. They have to do better. I'm afraid I won't be back unless it's for lunch. read more

Long waits. Loud and noisy. Poorly trained staff. No visible management. Not enough glassware to accomodate guests. We were there for over three hours. Dirty bathrooms. When emailed the manager was unable to address the crappy experience. Server forgot parts of our order. Food arrived lukewarm. Kitchen was out of items ordered and did not tell us though order had been placed two hours before. You can only say we are new and working things out before it gets old. Over all a horrible experience at an establishment that is crying out for Restaurant Rescue. We watched parties much larger then our group of six get seated and served after we had already been seated. Food was expensive for what it was--poor value. Service was absent--I think our server was hiding in the kitchen as we had ordered over an hour before. Installation of noise dampening panels would help as the indoor space is deafeningly loud--impossible to have a conversation. I felt strong enough about my experience to write my first Yelp review. You would think that an owner or manager might have been apologetic and offered a free round of drinks or desert--that did not happen. Ownership and management clearly do not have a clue about hospitality. When it took twenty minutes to get a drink order at the bar while our party waited outside and were presented dirty glasses we should have cut and run. read more

Service was good. Waitress answered my questions concerning gluten free items. I loved the view of the water from both the waiting area and the eating area on the balcony. The food unfortunately wasn't all that amazing. My husband got the perch and it wasn't worth the price. The sauce was bitter. Flavor wasn't really there My daughter had the flatbread pizza. They forgot the pepperoni which wasn't the end of the world, but the garlic flavor was overpowering and just gross. Streetcorn dip was good Gluten free French dip was good, but potatoes were plain Kids smash burger was good I think they have potential with such an awesome location. read more

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New restaurant for Peggy on Hammond Lake. Very pleased to see another option. The only thing that would've been better if we had a boat to come up to the dock with. But there was plenty of parking. Peggy and I ate at the bar And had an awesome time. The food was outstanding and will definitely come back the next time. If you haven't checked it out you should. They have perch on the menu unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try it tonight but we'll do it next time. As I looked around the bar everything looked great. read more

hostess = 1 for continually on phone, fixing hair, looking confused and literally responding with "huh?" when she was asked "can we sit at the bar". I guess she did not understand or hear the question? I guess 'huh' is acceptable form of communication to paying clientele in her mind? server = 5 for personality and general helpfulness, 4 for the times spend on the phone and once meal was served: 2 for not including silverware and side plates and only napkins but only when specifically asked food and drinks = 5 for taste, presentation and execution menu = 5 for inspired and varied yet delightful choices, 4 for misspellings and errors atmosphere = 5 This review although honest might be a bit harsh as I realize this is a new place and they are still trying to get the kinks worked out. Given some minor adjustments as outlined above, a better trained hostess and less phone-play for everyone, this has the potential to be a phenomenal place. Even given all the above - I'll be back for sure as I'm looking forward to trying more of the exciting menu items. read more

Beautiful ambiance. Right on the water, beautiful drive to the restaurant. We are here in October with the pretty fall colors. read more

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Hamlin Just Got Classy. Let's be clear: this isn't some big-city scene--and thank God for that. It's The Perch on Hamlin Lake, and it's bringing something fresh, fun, and a little bit fancy to our backyard. We ordered like we meant it: Gator Bikes (snap), calamari sticks (a little limp, still went fast), street corn pasta (bold and downright seductive), mussels (briny, garlicky perfection), ribs (solid), and of course--the perch, because when in Hamlin... Little Miss Doctor corrected us immediately: "Don't misquote me. I loved the mussels. And that street corn pasta? That's my partner in bed tonight." Little Teacher said everything was solid--he's not wrong. Little Mister? Honestly, no one asked. And then we did and he said he's just happy he doesn't have to do the dishes. And just when we thought we were tapping out, someone gasped, "Wait--they have Perch Cheesecake?" Not perch-flavored. Just the Perch Cheesecake. And yes, it was worth staying for. Five stars. Zero regrets. Paddle in, stumble out, come hungry. read more

The Streetcorn Pasta was delicious. The Ribeye was delightful, and cooked as requested. The HoneyLime Shrimp Salad was excellent. The pulled pork sandwich was tasty but I did need to ask for more bbq sauce. The decor is charming and the view of the lake is spectacular. Our new favorite restaurant in Ludington! read more

First impressions were good with a beautiful building and gorgeous view. But that's where it went downhill. We were out on the wait list and were told an hour. Not a problem until half the restaurant cleared out and there were many open tables. We saw we were next on the list and approached the hostess who said she could seat us but we couldn't order for a while because the kitchen was slammed? (With only half the tables filled?) We said we would be fine with a few cocktails waiting. Then the manager came by to tell her she couldn't seat us because we couldn't order. We were finally seated about 15 min later. Service was slow as was the food coming out when we were finally allowed to order. Food was very good, the view wonderful but the overall experience left us wondering if we would come back. Side note: Our check would have been MUCH larger if we had been seated for cocktails while we waited to order and if we hadn't wait to order so long, we would have had an appetizer too. read more

Ambiance and service were great. While we waited for our table, went downstairs and had a drink. All folks we encountered were very friendly. Food was ok. Smash burgers were not very smashed. 2 of us ordered them with sides other than fries and both came with fries. They brought our ordered sides with no issues. Veggie pizza was good. Watermelon feta salad yummy. Chicken sandwiches were more like 2 chicken tenders. Just ok. Drinks were good and reasonable prices. Only open for 2 months, so would def give them another shot. read more

Love the newest place to eat in the Ludington area. The view from the dining room is clearly the best from around town. Great find with the Street corn pasta (added chicken for a protein). They still need a good, on the rocks rum, but I was informed that the staff is working on it. Look forward to having this on the rotation. PS - the French Dip sandwich makes for a great meal. read more

Very loud. Tables are close. But the owners are amazing. Food is good.inside for sisters out side for the people camping there

Beautiful setting, efficient and friendly service and great food! Loved our dessert selections.

Service was slow, appetizers came about 5 minutes after our entrees arrived. When I mentioned we no longer wanted it our waitress suggested we could take it home and airfry it, not exactly the response I was looking for. Mediocre would be a generous description of the food, I ordered the fish Ruben, it appeared to be two Mrs Paul's fish sticks on split open marble rye, basically uneatable. I attempted to reach out to the person who appeared to be the owner/manager but she was too busy cleaning tables and drinking pop. Not once did I see her talking to customers. I gave it 2 stars because the drinks were good and the views are beautiful, but I won't be returning. read more

If visiting the Ludington Michigan area, this restaurant is a 'don't miss' spot for dinner! Good food, reasonable service, and a great view. read more

Food is good but expensive Service poor, no experience staff Beautiful surroundings, good decor, quality furniture. read more

If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, The Perch is an absolute must-visit. With a breathtaking view of Hamlin Lake, this charming restaurant offers a perfect blend of fantastic food, great service, and an unbeatable atmosphere. read more

The location is great and it's the only place like it in town. The drinks were very delicious, I could have had a few while sitting out in the deck and watching the lake all evening. We had a little wait to be seated which was expected on a summer weekend, my child liked playing in the grassy area out front, however there were no changing table in the bathroom when that was needed. The service was fine but a bit slow (which can be understandable with someplace new as they are establishing their staff). The food was a bit of a disappointment. The onion petal appetizer was good but small portion for the price. They were out of stock of the other two apps we wanted to try. I liked my street corn pasta but my husband's salmon had a few bones in it and it was over a small scoop of dry rice and not risotto as listed. read more

The Perch - Onion petals - Seafood Near Me - Ludington, Michigan

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tldr: might as well stay with Stix. Was pretty hyped to try this place out but sad to say it was pretty mid. Food was decent and portions were good, but for the price I hope for higher quality. In terms of the perch itself, there are multiple better options in town (at least in terms of value/taste). What really hurt it was the experience. Service was ok - not horrible but not friendly in any way and certainly not accommodating. Atmosphere was really loud and the sun shining through the windows at dinnertime makes some parts of the restaurant miserable. Parking was also tough. Overall, just not worth the wait or the price. There are more enjoyable ways to spend an evening in Ludington with better food and better environments. read more

the location is great and the atmosphere is beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone.

The atmosphere is nice, good view of water. But the menu needs to be revamped. Our fish tasted like it was frozen. My wife's salmon looked & tasted like it was frozen from Walmart. I got the perch...same thing. My friend pointed out that they have 3 big TVs yet none had football on even though it was opening college football Saturday. But I'm more concerned with the food. I always forget once I get into the northern Michigan area the restaurant food quality drops way off. read more

The waitress Maddie was fantastic. She was kind and nice, food was great . Lamas and the kids had been great too so

First meal there last Sunday at open. My smash-burger was OK, though I should've opted for the usual condiments instead the aioli sauce. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich and the meat proved inedible, resulting in paying $17 for half a plate of fries. Wont be hurrying back. The view from the deck however is lovely. read more