The French Outpost is a decent dinner and drinks spot on the Island. In the summer of 2005, I spent…read morea couple of nights hanging out here after dinner, drinking it up and enjoying their raspberry-infused vodka. The real kind! Not that store-bought crap! A fun place with a big deck. The renovation a few years back really paid off--used to be a bit of a rustic lodge. They went upscale with the renovation and it really paid off.

[NOTE] I apologize that this is so lengthy, but if I'm going to knock a place, I'm going to be as…read moredetailed as possible in order to be fair. My positive reviews are much shorter!! First off, "The French Outpost" was bought by the Grand Hotel and is now called "The Gatehouse." This was my family's experience from last summer. First: We waited, no joke, twenty minutes for our drinks. Next: Our drink orders were messed up by the waitress... who turned out to be incredibly slow and completely inept... FYI I am VERY patient w/ servers as I have several years of serving experience. Next: We waited, again no joke, an HOUR AND A HALF for our food. Next: Not a single person who ordered meat received the correct temperature. Everything was overcooked. Two people (out of six) very politely, sent their meat entrees back for correction... my uncle switched his filet for a burger, which also was served incredibly overdone. My sister sent her overdone filet back and when it returned, it was a bloody mess. Next: When we spoke with the manager, he informed us that there was a history of problems with our waitress and we were certainly not the first to complain. He also told us that the kitchen had been "off" all night on the meat temperatures. No attempt was made at appeasing us, which was disappointing. We weren't trying to get a free meal or a big discount... it was the gesture that mattered to us. One free dessert for the ten of us to share would've made everyone happy, but all we got was reassurance that everyone else in the restaurant was suffering too. What the heck? In theory, the patio would be a nice place to sit on a sunny day and have some drinks... but out of principle, I I will never, ever go back to the Gatehouse. Instead you'll find me on the patios of The Pink Pony, Mary's Bistro, and The Icehouse!

I really enjoyed the Gate House. It is located close to the Grand Hotel and it is a more affordable…read moreoption compared to the restaurants closest or in the hotel. I got the What The Cluck sandwich, which was really delicious. I love the spicy honey. I would absolutely get that sandwich again. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Pros: Loved the live music. The Grand Wine $70 was expensive but good. The ambiance was beautiful…read more Cons: Overall this is not a foodie town. So, my bar isn't particularly high. But when we metioned to the server that the noodles were undercooked and the wrong sauce was on the chicken, a shoulder was shrugged as if saying "and". So, at this point we finished our meal and enjoyed music and decided not to return.

If you're on the island, you'll find that stuff is either really expensive or just kind of…read moreexpensive. This one is kind of expensive but understandably so. It was tasty and I didn't feel like it was overpriced, relatively. It's a great family compromise. Our waitress, Kayla, did a great job. We were seated right away, the food came out quickly. It was hot, with large portions.

Forget 5 starts we give it 10 stars! This spot may be overlooked because it's not on the main drag,…read moreit doesn't have views, it's definitely got the old tavern vibes but it's worth the stop. It's been awhile since we've experienced some food like this, shout out to our tour guide for the recommendation because yall we stuffed our face with goodness. We ordered the white fish and the steak to share. We added the 2nd filet of fish and it was a great mistake because it was so delicious, a mistake because it was SO MUCH FOOD. It was crusted in pistachio and served with Parmesan whipped mashed potatoes- oh my goodness so good. The steak - oh my gawd the steak. So tender so juicy so perfectly cooked and seasoned we were having eyes rolling moments more often than one should have while eating a steak. Unbelievable. Slow clap. And don't even get me started on their in house Crème brûlée - typically not my favorite dessert but oh man this was perfect.

The service was fantastic. Mel was our waitress and she was a gem. Friendly, prompt, and really…read morenice to us. The food was very good. We had the wings as an app and they were solid. The restaurant was rustic and felt like an old 1890s bar, it was really cool. The place was packed, with a waiting list. Summer Time is crazy time. Fly to the island if you can.

Stopped by this place for the relatively reasonable prices on the island and because it was open…read morelater than the other restaurants. The service was good and the waitress was very nice and helpful with answering questions. The portions were pretty good for the price. The chicken quesadilla had plenty of chicken and cheese in it. I personally like spicier sauces, so I added chalula sauce to it. The wet taco was yummy too. I think this place is great to stop by for a variety of food options on the island.

After a full day of walking, biking, and convincing myself I definitely wasn't tired, Millie's on…read moreMain hit the spot. My daughter ordered the burger, and it was a winner. The patty was juicy, the bun was soft and fluffy, and somehow she still managed to have room for dessert. Kids are magical like that. My husband and I both ordered the pan-fried whitefish because, come on... you're on Mackinac Island. You have to. The fish was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked with a light, crispy crust that let the flavor of the whitefish shine. Exactly what we were hoping for. The restaurant has a fun, laid-back atmosphere that feels like the perfect place to recharge before heading back out to explore the island. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. If you're visiting Mackinac, don't overthink it. Order the whitefish, steal a fry from whoever you're eating with (it's vacation, calories are on island time), and enjoy a great meal.

It was surprisingly empty when we went in, perhaps because we were there between major meal times…read more But we were greeted, seated and then promptly ordered. Everyone was friendly, the restaurant and restroom was clean. The atmosphere felt very cozy, we had a seat by the window which was lovely for people watching although apparently people line up for the carriage ride right outside the window. Our food was great, a really good experience.

We decided to stop here for lunch on a busy Tuesday afternoon in July. We were pretty hungry after…read morespending the day enjoying the carriage tours and island tour, so we were ready for a good meal! Our group ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich, Derby Burger, and Triple Crown Club, all of which came with a side of chips. The food was tasty, and the service was excellent. Despite it being a busy afternoon, everything went smoothly. If you're hungry and looking for a good lunch spot, definitely give Seabiscuit a try! We enjoyed our experience and would happily come back.

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!

Great options on the menu, including Swedish meatballs, grilled ribeye, Asian rice bowl, chicken &…read morewaffle, and chicken pot pie. The brussels weren't as good as Smokey Jose's. Zesty brussels sprouts & bacon $9 Chicken and waffle $18 ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

First time being on the island for multiple days. We ate at Broken Spoke yesterday and decided to…read morecome back again today. My wife and I agreed, the best food we ate on the island. The BBQ burger may be the best burger you have ever had! Bacon and brisket with your burger? So good. Good drinks and even better food.

The Pancake House is diner food. They serve breakfast and lunch during operating hours. We were…read moreable to get in quickly. I got the blueberry pancakes and they were OK. The server brought our food and beverages, and we never saw her ever again until it was time to pay the bill. I was thirsty and disappointed that she never refilled our drinks. They do not have any restrooms in the restaurant.

We had a good experience here! It's an American breakfast diner situation. I got the breakfast…read moreburrito and a chocolate chip pancake- delicious! Prices were standard for Mackinac Island, but $8 for one pancake is a bit much. The service was quickly especially give how busy it was and our server was friendly and helpful. It's a small space so there tends to be a wait for larger parties. Would recommend!

At Main and Hoban streets you will find an excellent and solid menu of food and drinks. The Hoban…read moreside patio is especially quiet and free from the vacation carnival that summer tourism brings to the Great Lakes. The smoked whitefish dip is awesome and the pita chips have a little magic to them. And of course the whitefish cakes won't disappoint:) You're on the Great Lakes so go whitefish! Our service was great! Adi, our server was great. Enjoy

This was a nice place to stop for dinner while on the Island. It was not too crowded when we…read morestopped by. Very friendly service. Beer was just okay. But food made up for it. We had the pretzel for an appetizer. Beer cheese dip was really good. For entrees - we tried Walleye Burger and Parmesan Encrusted Walleye. Both were very tasty. They have a pretty large dining room as well as some outdoor seating. It was very comfortable inside and was a nice retreat from the hot sunny day. We would definitely come back here again. The couple of different beers we tried were not anything special. But I would try some others if I ever come back.

Delicious ribs. Fork tender and slow cooked, flavorful and fat was fully rendered for a 5/5…read moreexperience, highly recommend. Informal outdoor setting perfect for all ages with bean bags for the kids. Note place is crowded and hosts are inexperienced so you may have to wait for a table and you may be seated out of order. Our service was good though once seated. Frozen painkiller drink with floater was top-notch and we ended up coming back twice just for that. This is a BBQ place but everyone was ordering pizza, I recommend the BBQ.

We decided to stop by this restaurant after someone suggested it to me. It is quite a walk. Once…read moreyou get to the sign, you have to walk all the way to the back and a Up a steep hill. They did not have high chairs but let the kids sit on the wagon. We ordered our food quickly. The server was super sweet as well. When the food came out, my husband's was covered in red onion which he had asked to not be on the pizza. It was a simple small mistake. The guy took it back and we can see where the pizza was being made. We saw them have a conversation and check ticket. The guy came back and apologized and said it will be a moment. I did feel bad because I ate my pizza and almost finished eating by the time his came out. The margherita wasnt too bad. It was just very saucy and the sauce wasnt sweet it was thick and heavy. I stil enjoyed it and ate a lot of it. I just prefer sweeter ones. My husband absolutely loved hus bbq chicken one. He said there is no red sauce on it and its bbq sauce instead. He was very happy. The fries are good but they charge you $10 for fries which seemed like a lot. Overall, the food was good. The place is super nice and out in the open. I liked the vibe.