We stopped in here for some fortification after the hike to Sugarloaf. It is an absolutely…read morebeautiful 74° sunny day and a perfect spot for lunch on the water downtown. We saw that there were a couple two tops available on the front patio so we asked to be seated outside. Taylor was our waitress and she was fantastic. As we had read some of the prior reviews, we wanted to try the white fish tacos and the cherry chicken Panini with the white fish chowder. By the way, they make their own blue cheese dressing, and it was beyond phenomenal, I was hoping we could buy it somewhere, but you cannot! The food was very tasty, albeit pricey, but we did have a lovely lunch date. We only had iced tea to drink so the total for both meals $48 before tip. Make sure to take a walk across the street and down to the waterfront to enjoy some of the beautiful lake superior views. There is a park down here as well as a big grassy area to just relax and enjoy the scenery. There might be street parking in front of the restaurant, but there is a public parking lot just a block away and it was about $2.50 for 3 1/2 hours so incredibly reasonable

For $30 for Superior Whitefish and fries, you'd think there'd be more than 3 small nuggets of fish…read more Thank goodness the fries were good because you'll be left hungry by the little fish nuggets.

While eating at the bar at The Vierling (another review), we struck up a conservation with a local…read moreguy. Young man who was a brick mason. He made several recommendations, including Portside. It was excellent. Food and service were excellent. We are a product of the South and dont have much whitefish and walleye available. I had the walleye sticks appetizer with an order of fries and my wife had the whitefish cakes. Both were delicious. Fries were obviously hand-cut and large; also very hot. Our server was great! The best part of the meal was the BREAD STICKS! It appeared that the sticks are baked in a round pattern, like a pizza, and then cut into sticks. They were so hot, I couldn't hold them until they cooled a little bit. The accompanying spread was excellent; also marinara sauce. One could make a meal from the bread sticks. The vibe was pleasantly rustic. We decided on a booth instead of seats at the bar. Again, our server was great. The guy who brought out the bread sticks was equally good. I suppose the bread sticks are brought to the table directly from the oven. Highly recommend this place!

You cannot beat a classic, especially when it's patio season and the Summer Shandies are on tap…read more Smokin'Hubster and I popped in for lunch and had a fabulous time. We rarely sit outside but this patio beckoned and we were helpless to resist. There's even outdoor seating available if you arrive before the restaurant is open! Silas brought us menus and took drink orders right away. We enjoyed the season's first shandies while exploring the menu. His attention was perfect and we shared some laughs each time he returned to our table. Neither one of us wanted to share (I guess) so we each ordered our own appetizers. I can never get enough smoked whitefish spread... until it's ALL MINE! I enjoyed every bite and would do it again. Patrick ordered the walleye strips and he did offer me a bite (generous devil that he is). They were perfectly crisp without being heavy or greasy. If I had known that... nah, I'd still get the whitefish. We'll be back to visit The Portside and try more menu items. Who knows, maybe we'll split something next time?

We picked this restaurant based on some good reviews and are so glad we went!! The staff is…read moreextremely welcoming and attentive. But the food was amazing!! I had the grilled whitefish, rice, coleslaw and dinner roll-absolutely wonderful and grilled to perfection! My husband got the grilled ribeye sandwich, which he LOVED!! It's a college town, but they welcome everyone and they make you feel at home! We would definitely go back many times, if we lived closer. Well done!!

Typical bar with a hometown feel! The place is welcoming and cozy accommodating a mixed crowd of…read morestudents, the after work crowd, and dinner crowd on a Friday night. Seating for about 50-60 people and plenty of street parking. The service was quick and attentive. Our server was kind and answered our questions about the menu confidentially. The food was good. It was battered and fried well. Most of the flavor came from the condiments but the tartar was pretty tasty. We'd definitely eat here again when in the area.

We had breakfast several years ago at the Bodega and it was quite a bad experience. We did not…read morereturn until Feb '26 when we decided to check reviews and see if things have changed at any of the restaurants that we had quit patronizing. We don't know if there's been a change of ownership or if the same people worked to improve it but it was a day and night experienc. Breakfast is served all day so we ordered two different dishes late morning. Glad to say that both dishes were very tasty, satisfying and filling. the quality justif the cost We will add that it pleasant area to sit in the interior and restrooms were clean and there was somebody outside diligently handling the ice and snow that were at the entryway p. it's now on our list for future breakfasts and lunches. We are looking forward to trying a few of the other dishes that we saw on the menu.

This place is a good stop if your looking for something fresh and a bit different. They have tacos…read moreto burgers to steak. The food was excellent. We had a party of 14 and they accommodated us well. The place is a cool place in the downtown area. They have a full bar and some mocktail selections. Service was pretty solid overall. This was another good place to eat.

Great food, great vibe! Service is good, and tarot tots and poutine is amazing!!!! Can see the…read morewater. The best part is the views and the food!

The establishment is on the 2nd floor accessible via elevator or stairs. It has a decent view of…read morethe ore docks. Food is average American bar food, nothing out of this world. The service was okay. Went around lunch time, wasn't too busy, got a seat quickly.

Our two month motorhome trip brought us to Marquette, MI for three days. After an internet search…read more(thanks Yelp), we decided to eat at The Vierling. There were no seats at the highly touted back room, with a view, so we decided to sit at the bar...excellent decision. BTW, the view at the back area is not worth getting stressed about. However, it is a great area. Our bartender was Marissa; she was great. When in Rome...we both decided to get the whitefish. Mine was just the regular seasoning and my wife got the scampi version. Both were very good. We both had one of the Vierling's brews (cant remember which one) and we both enjoyed it. Vierling also has a blueberry brew and blueberries are actually dropped into it before served. We may go back today just to try it. It was a great experience and struck up a conservation with a young local. He wrote down several recommendations for us, including Black Rock Brewery and Portside, which deserve a review. I highly recommend The Vierling and discovered they take reservations. We enjoyed sitting at the bar. Thanks Marissa!

At dinner time, get here early. You definitely want a table in the back to look out over the lake…read more It's a really pretty view. Unfortunately tonight I didn't get here early enough so I sat out by the bar, which is absolutely fine. I started with a French onion soup, which I normally do when I'm here, tonight it was a little less oniony than it usually is, but that just could simply be a function of whoever was ladling it up. It's still absolutely delicious. For dinner, I had the chicken piccata with a baked potato and steamed green beans. The steamed green beans are a staple while there are a variety of other sides, such as onion rings or Alfredo, etc. I was a little disappointed in the piccata this time. It was less lemony and more oily than I remember. The lemon wedge helped, but I don't think that piccata would have to need additional lemon to the sauce. The green beans also a little heavy on the butter as was the baked potato. I don't want to say that the meal wasn't flavorful, because it was and my server while really busy was an absolute gem, only that it was a little heavy with the melted butter. After many excellent experiences here, this won't turn me off to coming back again and trying something else. Especially if I can get a table in the back!

My husband and I went last summer and had a great experience! The food and coffee was fresh and…read moredelicious, and the owner was incredibly kind! She came over and talked to us for a bit and even recommended some places to check out as we continued on our vacation.

Small dining area. Order and pay at the counter. 7 tables. Small place…read more There is black duct tape on the floor, their cobbled stone linoleum is coming up. Why is this place even called Java Bay? They only have regular coffee or decaf. They give you a mug if you would like their coffee here. We took a pass. My husband prefers lattes or mochas or flavored coffees. The staffer at the counter suggested we go across the street to Velodrome Coffee, since they have no good coffee options. We will have to stop by elsewhere to get a decent coffee for the hubby. Ordered the mushroom omelet, side of rye bread and the hash tag. No berries for the sweet oats & berries - can't order that then. I wasn't able to get a physical receipt. I was told I will get an email. It's been over an hour and no email so far. Would it be so hard right print out a receipt for me? At the moment I am regretting our choice to come here immediately. Our order decreased by their unavailability of key ingredients for the oatmeal. We could have gotten hot oatmeal for free back at the hotel and wild berries at least. They have no non-pork sausage or non-pork options at all. Just eggs as a substantial meat option. :( Not an extensive menu for sure. There was a short blonde, light brown wavy hair at the bottom of my omelet, found it after two bites into the omelet. It was sadly at the bottom of the omelet, so, I didn't see it until I cut into it. Gross. I brought it to the staffer's attention, she couldn't see it. I had to pull it out in front of her to see it. She didn't manage to apologize and instead asked if I would like her to remake it, or what, eat the omelet contaminated with hair in it? This breakfast experience gets worse by the minute. I had to wait for my redo of my food, she informed me it would take 10 more minutes. Thinking it was because the skeletal cook in the back has other orders to do for the folks that arrived and ordered after us to get their food. Another table of food out for another group of guests that came after us. I got to eat my omelet about 15 minutes after my husband finished his breakfast hash tag. The hash tag was okay. Oh good. I finally got my redo mushroom omelet 15 minutes later and after two tables that arrived and ordered after us got their food before my redo food due to a hair. I see they have their priorities in disorder. Good for them. My second mushroom omelet has no hair in it. Yay! The only flavor is pepper on top of the egg, which is wrapped over the eggs, tomatoes and mushroom. Mushrooms are good, lack luster as far as flavor though. At least they use fresh mushrooms. The rye toast is soggy from the omelet. And they placed two butter packets on top and over the toast. I am sure many hands have been on these packets. This breakfast trip has extended over an hour of our life. I am left thoroughly disgusted and disappointed in the abominable service of this place. Not super comforting hearing the cook in the back sneezing, twice. Hope it's just allergies. I am glad I can't see back there at all. Given the output of the food so far. Cleanliness and good customer service doesn't seem to be a thing here.

I learned of this place because I was searching for pinball in Marquette - otherwise I would never…read morehave known it existed. It's tucked away inside the Masonic Square Mall on the main street, which I hadn't noticed before. Apparently you get an hour of free arcade play with the purchase of a bowl of ramen, but the arcade games were not our thing, and the pinball (one machine) did not appear to be included. Oh well, at least I found really good food here. My husband and I shared the vegetarian Miso Shitake Ramen (with gluten free rice noodles subbed for the ramen noodles, and egg on the side) and vegetarian Shitake Gyoza, and both were delicious! I was intrigued by the Nihon Chaat summer special, but I feared it might be too much food, and it probably would have been. The interior is small and filled with arcade games, so the seating is right outside in the mall area (still indoors). There is table service, though, and the server was super nice and helpful. I hope this place makes it despite their slightly hard to find location, because the food is really good! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Four Swords Retropub isn’t your average night out - it’s Marquette’s hidden gateway to nostalgia…read moreand flavor. Tucked into the Masonic Square Mall, this arcade + ramen restaurant honors the golden era of gaming while serving up soul-warming dishes in a playful, welcoming atmosphere. Our kitchen focuses on Japanese comfort food, featuring signature Tonkotsu ramen made with rich pork-chicken broth, house made chashu pork belly, marinated egg, and traditional toppings. You’ll also find Osaka-style takoyaki, crispy chicken tempura, vegetarian street snacks, and rotating seasonal specials—plus imported snacks, drinks, and collectible plushies. On the arcade side, we offer a curated lineup of retro and rhythm games including Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania IIDX, Mario Kart GP2, Guitar Hero, Pac-Man, Asteroids, and more—kept in top condition and ready to play. With fair pricing, a $50 monthly pass (that includes food discounts and guest passes), and the option to bring your own controller, it’s the perfect place to dive back into your favorites or try something new. We’re proudly alcohol-free, family-friendly (8 and up), and community event-driven. Join us for gaming tournaments, karaoke, trivia, and cosplay nights, or just drop in for dinner and DDR. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer, ramen lover, or just looking for something fun and different, Four Swords Retropub is a place to relax, play, and connect. Come for the ramen. Stay for the games. Leave with a high score.

Great find in Marquette! We followed the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. The owner met us…read moreat the door and escorted us to a booth. We made it in just before the rush ensued! They do reservations. In the future I'll do that to assure we get a table. They have indoor and outdoor dining. We chose steamed dumplings & chicken pad see ew. Both were delicious. My husband doesn't do spice so our kind server brought out a side of chili flakes & garlic paste. Perfect touch. Delightful to be able to season my portion of the dish to have more umph. Their heat scale is 1-5. Be ready to tell them your desired spice level when ordering.

Great food and quick service. I had the pad prik khing which was super flavorful. Atmosphere's…read morepleasant as well. I do have to offer one note to the management: please, please get the AI off of your menus. AI food imagery looks demonic and unappetizing; some of your customers may not notice but the ones who do (hi!) will _not_ like it. The actual food looks great in real life--literally just take photos of it and assemble them in Word or whatever, like restaurants have been doing since the dawn of time. People appreciate honesty.

Ordered sub, chips, and water through the Subway app. Driver only delivered sub, and not the other…read moreitems. He said they never gave him the water and chips. Nothing he could do. I called the store and talked to an employee and the manager. Both were very dismissive and told me the driver must have forgotten and there was nothing they could do about it. They both told me I could come pick up the water and chips. I told them I couldn't and I paid for delivery. They told me to try and get a hold of the driver. How am I supposed to do that? I ended up paying for a meal, delivery and tip, and all I got was a sandwich, and dismissive attitude. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Horrible service.

My sandwich was fine. However one of the people making my mothers sandwich answered the phone and…read moreused the same gloves that touched the phone. And since then he has yet to change his gloves. Even after wiping his nose.