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    Vernales Restaurant

    3.6 (199 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    VERNALES RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Denver Steak
    Chris H.

    A steak joint located just north of Petoskey on the way to Harbor Springs. Inside it seems to be divided between a dining room and a sports bar area. The dining room wasn't open so we got seated in sports bar area. That was okay though because it was Saturday and College football was on. Like a lot of sports bars the lighting was kinda low. However the atmosphere was cozy. I ordered the Denver Steak ($47), which is an American Wagyu steak, it also came with Truffled Mashed Potatoes. I also ordered the Cream Corn ($7). I almost ordered the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak ($93). I ordered the Denver Steak medium. It was good, but not great. The steak was a little tough. I think of Wagyu as melt in your mouth, not chew chew chew. It had a good meat flavor, however I've had better for much less. Heck I've cooked better. The mashed potatoes were very good and cream corn was excellent. The person I was with ordered the NY Strip ($40), also served with mashed potatoes. She also got a side salad ($5). She got her steak medium rare and stated it was tender and very good. Also the side salad was a good portion size and fresh. The service was very good. Served with a smile and efficient. Overall a 3 star review. Would I return? Probably. I'm disappointed because I went hear because it made a list of top 10 places in Michigan for a steak and it didn't come close to my expectations. However everything else was good and I liked the atmosphere. Lastly just a heads up your bill will have 2 totals on it. A cash price and a credit card price with 3.5% added on.

    Suzy J.

    We checked in at the Best Western and asked about nearby food areas that were good. She did suggest Vernales and provided a 10% off coupon. We checked in pretty late at about 9:10 and the restaurant closed at 10. It was a short distance away and I did call ahead. The employee said it was open, no reservation needed, and the full menu is available. We were seated immediately and it was pretty empty, most likely due to covid. The staff member was super friendly and gave us options. They asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor and then what seating area as well. Our waitress came right away and took our drink order. She was super sweet. When she took our order for food, she brought out some bread as well with the pesto sauce. My penne alfredo was amazing. It was super creamy and not cheaply made. You could tell they use real cream. I even saw some melted pieces of parmesian on top. My husband loved it as well. He got the NY Strip rare and it came with vegetables and potatoes. He really enjoyed his steak and told the waitress "compliments to the Chef this is amazing." The waitress checked on ua frequently and refilled our drinks. If I am ever in the area again, I definitely will stop to eat here.

    Dessert menu: caramel cheesecake with Hershey and raspberry syrup drizzles.

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    Food and service were very good. Lobster tail for $14. Very good. Steak very good. Desert very good.

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    Overrated, overprice and I'm over it. Never again. Get a better steak at home and save your money. Very disappointed.

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    Awesome food great place lots of tables. Stopped on our way thru Petoskey made a great choice.

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    Great food! Good service and nice wine selection. Make sure you try the blueberry beer they have all year.

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    Food was excellent as was my server..I recommend you try the flank steak, it was fabulous.

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    Lisa did a fantastic job helping us celebrate our friends birthday ! The food was delicious, no one had anything left on their plates

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    Ask the Community - Vernales Restaurant

    The Side Door Saloon - Two Twin North Atlantic Lobster Tails  Served with mashed potatoes, and cooked veggies (carrots & broccoli)

    The Side Door Saloon

    4.1(189 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    It was a Thursday and I was in town (Live 64 miles from Petoskey) for a Doc appointment and a bit…read moreof shopping. I had done a bit of research the day before .. looking for restaurants in the area. When I noticed that the Side Door had Prime Rib on special, (Wed-Sat) the decision was made. DISCLAIMER: I had eaten at the Side Door a few years ago (Cilantro Lime Shrimp W/Pasta) Me and my neighbor arrived at about 4:45PM, and were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately ... we were kinda early for the dinner rush so there was plenty of available seating. (NOTE: When we departed about an hour after we arrived, the place was FULL and a line was forming for a table.) We both ordered the 14oz Black Angus Prime Rib (10oz also available). About the same time that we finished the first beer, dinner was served! Simply one of ... if not Thee best, PR that I have had in several years, across 11 states. My neighbor agreed. Both of us now try to plan our Petoskey trips to coincide with dinner at the Door My ONLY complaint is that the horseradish was weak. Actually, it seemed that it had been washed into submission .. totally without any flavor or "bite". The rest of the meal made up for it. (But I *will* bring some nose-incinerating, sinus-creating horseradish from home on the next planned trip.) Service: Superb. We never had to ask for anything. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing. And always smiling. She is an asset to the establishment. Driving Suggestion: Depending on the season and the time of day, if arriving from the North, it can be nearly impossible to make the left turn into the Side Door. Suggestion: Turn Right into the strip mall (KFC, AT&T, etc) and use the traffic light near the gas station to turn left, back onto the highway then a right into the Side Door Saloon for some of the best dining in the Petoskey area. Ample Parking is available. YMMV

    Two spinach salads $30 with tip divided into 2 don't fill one cereal bowl. Are you kidding me will…read morenot be going there anymore. The prices are outrageous.

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    The Side Door Saloon - This is absolutely amazing! Chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso cheese sauce.

    This is absolutely amazing! Chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso cheese sauce.

    The Side Door Saloon - The best Prime rib quesadilla in the world.  Filled with cheddar-jack cheese, ranchero sauce, black bean corn salsa and pico de gallo.

    The best Prime rib quesadilla in the world. Filled with cheddar-jack cheese, ranchero sauce, black bean corn salsa and pico de gallo.

    The Side Door Saloon - Golden margaritas good to the last drop!

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    Golden margaritas good to the last drop!

    Mitchell Street Pub - B & B Burger w/fries

    Mitchell Street Pub

    3.7(189 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Easily the best bar in Petoskey and honestly one of the best ones I've been to anywhere. Yes, as a…read morehometown local I'm a little biased for sure but there is something very genuine and honest about the Pub and the people there. No pretension, no putting on airs or trying to impress anyone, everyone coming as they are. You'll rub elbows with local blue collar and service industry people, trust fund kids, wealthy summer residents, everyday folks of all kinds etc. I think a lot of reviews here are from visitors expecting The Pub to be like the Perry Hotel or one of the more tourist oriented places that bends over backwards and caters to summer vacationers. One even mentioned threatening to "Go ski somewhere else" for not being coddled I guess, which I found hilarious. They also seem to mention food a lot. For what it's worth the food is pretty darn good here, though my experience is usually over some appetizers later at night shared with friends over a few drinks. Solid burgers, can't go wrong with the fish & chips and their cheese curds are surprisingly good, easily rivaling anything you'd find in Wisconsin. That said I've always seen this place as a bar first and a place to drink with friends that just happens to have good late night food too. The service is good and the people working are top-notch and good at their job, but sometimes the Pub can get a bit too busy as there's just not a lot of competition that truly rivals it downtown. That's what happens when barely anything is open late in the post-covid world and businesses seem to be closing left and right. If you can keep your ego in check you'll find a pretty rare and valuable thing here which is a local pub welcoming to anybody and truly reflecting the full breadth of the local community.

    very yummy! i got the grilled cheese and it had 3 cheeses so if you like cheese i recommend. it…read morecame with kettle roasted chips that were also good! Our waitress was very nice and swift. very nice restaurant. had the old timey feel. nice! :)

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    Mitchell Street Pub - Cheese curds

    Cheese curds

    Mitchell Street Pub
    Mitchell Street Pub

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    Northern Lights Recreation - Buffalo wings

    Northern Lights Recreation

    2.6(65 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    We were from out of town and came here with a relative who lives in Charlevoix, MI. He wanted to…read morego bowling. I did not have a real opinion either way before or after coming here. I think that if you have been to one bowling alley, you have been to them all. Some of the only differences would be the size of the building and the atmosphere of the location. Space was limited here due to COVID BS, so we had to be put on a waiting list, briefly. All parties had to be spaced at every other lane. Staff, while courteous, was very to the point. They probably get tired of putting up with disrespectful youth and drunk amateur bowlers. I get it. The waitress we had should get a raise or at least a promotion of some kind. She was friendly, prompt with doing her job and always looked busy. She told me that if a customer ran out without paying, which happened to her once to the tune of $60, she has to pay out of her own pocket. Sad... All in all, you get what you would expect for a bowling alley at The Northern Lights.

    We ordered carry out and what do we find when we get home?! These sorry excuse for chicken wings!…read more All 18 we ordered were this size and I just can't understand how anyone thought this would be appropriate to serve I don't carry what your specials are for the night. Severely disappointed in this place and we'll never do take out from there again.

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    Northern Lights Recreation - Guitar Hero was a highlight for me in this arcade!

    Guitar Hero was a highlight for me in this arcade!

    Northern Lights Recreation - Buffalo wings

    Buffalo wings

    Northern Lights Recreation - Big place!

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    Big place!

    Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - Pasta Alfredo

    Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse

    3.9(156 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    We were seated immediately and greeted with genuine kindness, which meant a lot to us. As a…read morebiracial family, feeling welcomed and respected is important, and the staff set a positive tone from the moment we walked in. We were a party of five. The only drawback was the table size. It felt a bit tight for five people once the drinks and plates started filling the space. Aside from that, the restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms, which is always appreciated. Our server was prompt and attentive. She quickly took our drink orders and returned shortly after with them, then took our food order without delay. The kitchen moved efficiently, and our meals arrived fairly quickly. Dinner came with one basket of bread and butter, with additional baskets available for an extra charge. We also ordered three desserts, which were decent and a nice way to end the meal. As for the food, the lamb stood out and was very good. The steaks were solid and well prepared. The chicken Alfredo was a bit too heavy on the cheese, making the sauce thicker than expected. The mushroom ravioli with beef delivered strong mushroom flavor, definitely generous on that front. For five people, including three desserts, our total bill came to $246. Overall, it was a good experience with attentive service and mostly enjoyable food.

    We can always count on the quality of food and service. We…read morespend our summers in Harbor Springs, so we are frequent visitors at Teddy's.

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    Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - Eating area

    Eating area

    Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - Lamb shank dinner

    Lamb shank dinner

    Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - French onion soup

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    French onion soup

    Breakers - Juicy burgers!

    Breakers

    3.7(93 reviews)
    15.5 mi
    $$

    Breakers has a casual, sports bar setting. There are several television stations broadcasting. You…read morecan play Keno and chat with friendly folk. The main issue was that we were really hungry, having spent hours waiting on auto repair. The brisket tacos did not satisfy but to alleviate hunger. The flour tortillas were what my sister called 'raw'. They were not heated at all. The brisket meat was lukewarm warm. The cabbage slaw was raw. There was a dab of chunky plastic jar salsa already placed in the middle of each taco. Chips and salsa: the salsa was in a very small plastic thimble. We couldn't even fit a chip into the salsa. The best part about our dinner: the server asked if everything was good. I told her that it was definitely not my favorite EVER. The wonderful thing about this was that she asked me to explain. She did not show an animosity and was truly inquisitive about our dislike of the food. She said that she would tell 'him'. I am assuming that 'he' would be the cook. I appreciated her concern because the bill was about $40 and when my sister can't finish her meal that's a problem. It was about 430 and I hadn't eaten all day so I did finish mine but I couldn't say that I was not pleased with it. Although nothing was spoiled and it certainly could've been worse. I don't know if I could trust going back. I think that they could do a real light marinade on the cabbage to soften it a bit and if they fried the tortillas and maybe offered corn or tortilla in the beginning, it would be an improvement. Or how about if the salsa so called and in such a tiny vessel, it wasn't tasteless but clearly store-bought. Any restaurant should be able to do something with this information. I don't mean to be negative or demeaning, but I do intend to given an honest review based on my impression. Good luck Breakers. I was actually very happy to see that something was open during this flooding season. Unfortunately, I would've driven 50 miles further to have a better dinner.

    A really great spot with a nice view of the lake. Food has always been solid. If you're looking for…read morea quick and good meal, definitely go to breakers.

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    Breakers - Outdoor patio was closed but this is the inside window view

    Outdoor patio was closed but this is the inside window view

    Breakers - Pretzels with honey mustard and cheese dips

    Pretzels with honey mustard and cheese dips

    Breakers - Pizza specialities or Build-Your-Own

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    Pizza specialities or Build-Your-Own

    Vernales Restaurant - steak - Updated July 2026

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