Tiki bars can really be a hit or a miss. They can be super expensive to have drinks at and often…read moredisplay the stereotypical cheesy decor. Foundation Bar was an unexpected surprise! From the outside it is so bland and you are truly unsure if you are walking into an abandoned building or a crappy towny bar. Once you enter, it may take your eyes a moment to adjust if you are coming in from a bright sunny day. Foundation Bar has super low lighting, very moody. There is ample seating and a few different seating options; bar stools, booths, high top tables. Seat yourself. To order drinks you walk up to the bar. There is not table service. The decorations here are great! There are some really incredible pieces and collections! Some I would love to have if I could find them. This is a very laid back atmosphere, very chill not loud or overbearing so relax and enjoy the ambiance. I believe my drink was called El Diablo and was very good. My boyfriend chose a Zombie which is always strong! He preferred my drink!

Such an impressive tiki bar! You would not know what an amazing atmosphere is inside from just…read morelooking at the exterior. The decor and level of detail is spot on. I could've stayed here for hours! Drinks were strong, authentic, and very reasonably priced. I loved the mystery rum mixes and how every drink is so different. We tried the volcano bowl, Mai tai, and zombie. Volcano bowl was obviously a fun drink, but the zombie was my favorite! Can't wait to go back!

Excellent food! Amazing service and drinks to dye for. This was our first time here and they teated…read moreus so well. Ceviche was the best in the north. The owners and their Son are great hosts! We will be back weekly for the rest of the season!

South end Tiki & Resort is now called Paradise Cove is a place to avoid if going for lunch or…read moredinner. Located on the South end of Lake Leelanau it is a small outside bar with average to below average food and high prices!!. Average diner is 17.50 to over 24.00 for basic bar food. The fish tacos are served on basic small shells with maybe a couple ounces of Walleye covered with lettuce and cabbage. By the time you get around to the second taco it is so saturated with grease that it falls all apart. The ",shrimp Taco was even worse the shrimp was ok very cooked and rubbery. If you have a party of 6 or more they will not split the bills for each party. They will divide by 4 and let the group decide who purchased what?? I have eaten there twice and the food has not changed. If you are a tourist in the area beware! Drive a few extra miles to a quality place If you just want to drink then this is your place just bring a lot of $$ drinks are not cheap Remember you have been warn by a local of 35 plus years.

Torch lake tiki has awesome service, quality food options and great prices! Thanks for providing us…read morewith fun and yum while on Torch Lake!

Some friends and I wandered in to Gull Landing for dinner because I saw they offered an…read moreall-u-can-eat cod dinner, which I really wanted to try and, I was NOT disappointed. Crispy and tasty cod fillets, served with fries, tartar sauce and cole slaw, although I was not too fond of the slaw. It's wasn't bad, and I can definitely say I've had worse, it just wasn't very flavorful. The layout of the restaurant is kind of different, like an 'L' shape, and there aren't that many tables indoors, but I think it is due to the majority of their business is the summer/warmer months and people are dining on the deck... and with that said, I would definitely enjoy dinner on the deck. Our waitress was very nice, attentive and not overbearing, although it took her a while to get to our table and the restaurant didn't seem to be very busy... but the host who sat us made sure we got our drinks and menus, so they get points for thinking on their feet and the team effort.

Hostess was rude, my grandsons asked if they could use the board games after we had already eaten…read more She rudely told them that you have already eaten dinner so.... also the food mediocre and overpriced.

Popped over after a boat tour on the Nauti-Cat. Was craving a slice of pizza but they didn't sell…read moreby the slice so went with kids noodles and tofu from Szechuan place and this was a perfect mid afternoon snack. Enjoyed the soft egg add on. Next time would try the chili oil add on. Each is separate. Loved the outdoor seating options and loved indoor air conditioning option more! Full bar inside to add on beverages. Loved the upbeat Latin music inside!

The food was mediocre at best and the service was awful, at times condensing and downright…read moredisrespectful and even borderline belligerent. This place touts being pet friendly but it is anything but--not recommended if you are bringing a dog.

I tell you I don't know what this place is like on the weekend, but we went there on a Monday and…read moreit couldn't have been more warm and welcoming. What an enjoyable bartender. She was polite she was informational and she was entertaining. And she made a good drink LOL. This place doesn't have food but it has the atmosphere that anyone would enjoy. The owner has done so many updates, and the place is just spic and span. The tiki bar out back looks like it's going to be a ball they say sometimes they have a guitar player out there which would be awesome. Definitely check this place out. Is everything you want in a neighborhood bar.

Best place in west Michigan to grab a drink, sing some karaoke, and hang out on the patio in the…read moresummer!!!

Fun place with a very friendly, helpful owner! I went to Trader Nick's with a few friends for a…read moreweeknight book club. Trader Nick's is located on Lake Drive in Cudahy. It's kind of tucked into a corner lot so it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Trader Nick's has a wide variety of rum Tiki drinks. I'm not much of a rum drinker, but the owner ran through my drink options without my needing to ask - including a couple of vodka, gin, and Bourbon drinks on the menu. I had a Bourbon Sling and it was very tasty. My drink - with a pretty hefty tip - was around $12 - pretty reasonable, in my opinion. The owner is so nice and helpful! He checked in on our group a few times, and thanked us for visiting more than once as we left. He seemed genuinely interested in whether we had a good experience. One of the two resident dogs was cute, but he didn't seem to like me very much. I got a little growl and bark - yikes. The only thing I think could be improved is the addition of food, or at least some snacks. Especially since most of the drinks are liquor based, it would be helpful to have some food with the drinks.

I don't really know where to start. When this is your local watering hole you want to get down on…read morethe ground to say, thank you baby Jesus. Nick is like a walking encyclopedia of spirit and distiller knowledge. I mean this in a historical PBS way. You'll learn about funny crazy bootleggers, prohibition, sailors, and historical facts about cherries you never imagined. On my second visit the barkeep remembered my name. If that doesn't make you feel at home I'm not sure what will. Nick knows Rum. Let me say this again. Nick knows Rum. He will make you a cocktail that's perfect and delicious and tell you its story. Yes. This is a tiki bar. So there are sweet options, but if that's not your thing tell your barkeep. They know what cocktails to make you. Did I mention how adorable this bar is? They have an impeccable tiki glass collection. Lots of local wood art work and all the tiki vibes. You can have a beer too if you are not in the cocktail mood. They even bring a Hawaiian beer to the list. If you want high class cocktails that don't have all the hoity toity, but all the flavor then get in here. Some nights they have live music too. Are you ready to feel connected to your local community?

We came for dinner at The Unicorn Tavern, had a long-ish wait and encouraged us to check out their…read morebackyard business - The Dragon & The Mermaid! So much fantasy-richness in one spot! We really enjoyed the perfect summer breezy weather at their tiki bar - split Garry's Banana Old Fashioned - howler banana bourbon base with some banana rum & chocolate bitters - it was freaking good!! If you are at all a banana lover, you should get it! Staff was so friendly & welcoming!

Wow!! We all agree we just had an amazing meal! We had half rack of ribs, with mac n cheese, tots…read moreand beans. I had the Lightning Shrimp salad and another had the Dragon Burger. ( beef and brisket). Truly remarkable! The tiki drinks are fantastic! My fav....Jungle Bird. We split the dessert 3 ways. S'mores Cheesecake. It was like a mousse with marshmallow topping and baby choco chips. Utterly spectacular! Thought I tasted a delicate cinnamon flavor in the crust. Our first time on this side of the fence. Normally do the Unicorn. We will be back! Already picked out what entrees and drinks we will try. Fun fun ambiance. Great service crew!