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    Thirsty Whale

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This small bar and grill is a hidden little gem. The place was packed when we got there, which is always a good sign. The first thing I noticed were the prices on their menu. I had to do a double take as everything was so cheap. During our visit we ordered a Rachel, pizza burger and seasoned fries. The food was delicious. The only downside was the server was super busy and so we could see our food sat for a while before she had time to bring it to us. Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out for tasty eats at a great price.

    Thirsty Whale the best bar and grill in Norway Michigan, I worked at Milwaukee Broach as and advisor for 1 and 1/2 years best bar and Grill in the great State of Michigan . Right across the Street for Norway Inn and suites then, do not know now great clean place to stay and great people thier

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    5 years ago

    Best burgers in Norway and Iron Mountain. Juicy, flavorful, half pound burgers. Personally I like their jalapeño burger.

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    6 years ago

    Always timely and the food is always exceptional classic American bar food. Great burgers, great appetizers. Can't go wrong.

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    8 years ago

    The BEST burger I've ever had and Paula is amazing! Been to a lot of places & hands down 10/10.

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    8 years ago

    Great Place. Great Food. Staff was Awesome if you are up in the Yupper. Great Place to Stop

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    6 years ago

    Fantastic food with cheerful staff. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time.

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    7 years ago

    Really liked the fish fry. Service was quick and friendly. Will be back next time I am here.

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    Jean Kay's Pasties

    Jean Kay's Pasties

    4.3(40 reviews)
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    Our 4th pasty in our quest to compare and consume…read more Jean Kay's is a teeny tiny shop on a side street and can barely hold 6 people in front of the register. There are a few more options for pasties here, including chicken and broccoli, and dessert flavors. Their beef pasty is different than all the other pasties we tried, as they use flank steak. As is traditional, potatoes, onions, and rutabaga were the other ingredients. This was the first pasty I tried where I could see the onions, so I picked them out when I came across them (my kryptonite). The steak was a little chewy, and the seasoning was almost undetectable. Also, the pastry, although well baked, fell apart after a few bites. To be fair, though, we waited probably a good 30-45 minutes to eat it. This wasn't my favorite pasty, but I wouldn't mind returning to try a chicken and broccoli and a dessert one. Maybe on my next trip up north. 21/2025

    I stumbled upon this place walking through town. My grandparents grew up in Iron Mountain. My great…read moregrandfather, John Hollander, immigrated from Liverpool, England and was a miner. My grandmother taught me to make pasties like she did for her dad. Jean Kay's pasties are out of this world. Flakey crusts, tasty ingredients inside, and made with Iron Mountain pride and love. I ate the breakfast bacon and egg pasty and bought chicken and broccoli. I bought the partially cooked/frozen because this place sells out quickly. I traveled to Chicago with the pasties two weeks later and they were as good as made that day. One pastie fed two of us. I guess it is all about your appetite. The pasties can be purchased cooked or partially frozen. Both are equally great!! If you are driving near Iron Mountain, you must stop and purchase the pasties! Have fun deciding which to purchase.

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    Thirsty Whale - bars - Updated July 2026

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