West Pier Drive-In

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Oh my God! These burgers are amazing and the onion rings are lightly fried golden circles of joy. This unassuming (dumpy) hamburger joint is worth its weight in gold! We also had a great server who's going to nursing school, she couldn't have been nicer. I had the mushroom and Swiss and couldn't finish it as it was that big. Good bun integrity and the whole thing was delicious all around. I followed it with a butterscotch milkshake that was just amazing! You can't go wrong here but remember it's a "CASH ONLY" joint. read more

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The drive in experience is great here. There's a huge menu, and the prices are decent. They only take cash (at least that's how it was last time I went.) They have the best burgers! The servers come to your car & you place your order and it's ready in 10-20 minutes. Awesome eating spot during the summer. It shuts down for the rest of the year. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Justine R.

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Randomly found this place after we went on a tour through the locks. Right next to the locks so you can watch boats as they pass. Such a fun spot with delicious food! We were accidentally terrible customers as well; didn't stay in the car (it's a drive in, idk why we didn't), paid with almost the wrong amount of Canadian dollars twice (place is cash only and we didn't convert back to US dollars), and locked our keys in the car and asked for help. Even though they were super busy, the servers and managers were super sweet through it all and attempted to help with a smile on their faces. Would highly recommend to anyone who wanted to enjoy a good meal with friendly service and a fun view! read more

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Menu board. Best burgers in the Sault. Quick and courteous service. Old fashioned car hop. read more

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Jill S.

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Like Clyde's but way better. Cash only, so remember those dollar bills. Burgers are delish but they also make a mean sub. Honestly never had a bad meal. Burgers are huge and will likely fall apart so don't forget the napkins! read more

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Becca H.

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Yummiest biggest burgers ever! Definitely don't get a double. I didn't know how huge it would be so I did, and I had to take one of the patties off to be able to eat it. The burgers are greasy and delicious, and the fries and onion rings are pretty tasty as well. It's the kind of place you can't go into, you drive up and order and eat in your car. They also only take cash, so make sure to have that when you come here. The service is quick! I highly recommend taking your food & finding a picnic table somewhere on the water to eat. Best lunch ever! read more

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Leese L.

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Yumminess all around. Excellent subs, mushrooms and fries. Would eat there over and over.

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Allyson M.

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The food here is amazing and is always chef's kiss. Service is always friendly. As a local, I do love the atmosphere of it being around the locks. read more

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Brian S.

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Awesome location next to the water. Burgers are good and good portions for the price! Atmosphere and service make everything feel and taste great! Back into a spot on the east side of the parking lot if you want to maximize your view. Also, cash only, so be prepared. read more

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Holly M.

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My husband and I took a day trip up to the locks and we had our puppy with us so we searched yelp to find dog friendly restaurants. We are so glad we did because the burgers were some of the best I have ever had. The onion rings were great and we loved tailgating in the parking lot to enjoy our meal. Will definitely come back when we are in the area next summer. read more

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Daniel B.

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This place is plain amazing!! By far the very best cheeseburger I have ever had. Do not miss this! The very best in the area by far

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Cindy S.

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Take cash to the tiny drive-in. The server was quick to come to the car to take our order. No paper menu was available so you have to use your phone. We ordered the hamburgers which are huge. The burgers were a bit dry but still very tasty. The onion rings were really good. It was a bit of a wait for the food but we'll worth it. read more

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Lynnsie S.

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The food was good and the service was good. We wish the menu told us how many of each item you were getting or if it came with fries. We order the chicken os and fries however we didn't know it came with fries. The burgers were good and juicy! read more

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Naomi N.

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A Sault Ste Marie Gem! Locals on both sides of the river, US and CA wait not so patiently all winter for West Pier to open. If you happen to move away from the area, you make it a point to come home for West Pier. Fantastic service and delicious food, highly recommend! read more

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Ro V.

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Best and biggest BANG for your buck! Burgers were fresh, hot and ready made customized by you! There were huge burgers for half the cost of any mcds or bk burgers! Bag of fries can feed 3! 1 burger can prob feed 2 happily! Not a dine in, obviously. You pull up, someone comes out and takes your customized order, they bring out the food and the bill, you pay and eat in your car. Right under the bridge to Canada. Definitely a must stop if you're near! read more

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Robin K.

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This hidden drive in was a great find. The service was prompt and the food great. The hamburger is huge!! The fried mushrooms delicious. The abundance of food fullest us to the brim. Great prices read more

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Sandi T.

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Curb side window, stopped with our RVs after visiting the Soo Locks. Great place for a fresh hamburger and sandwiches. Recommend for a good bite while passing thru. Located under the bridge next to a nice area for a picnic. read more

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Derrick N.

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Good thick cheeseburger, fresh tasting ingredients. Seasonal though, so looks like they've closed until spring.

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Kira R.

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Apparently doesn't give a crap about what the customer wants because they Can't get an order correct. Order a burger with no mayo and it's covered in it. Completely inedible now. Fuck this place. read more

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Kelsey C.

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West Pier is the locals' favorite in the U.P.! Classic drive-in's gigantic burgers and fries. We always forget how big everything is, get greedy, and have way too much food! DON'T FORGET, CASH ONLY. Also, this place is only open seasonally in the summer. You drive up, park, and just wait in your car for a server to come take your order. Then they'll bring you your food in classic drive-in style and hang it on your car window. All the servers here are super fast, polite, and great at what they do (make sure to tip them!) We do cheeseburgers with lettuce/tomato/mayo (specify your toppings or you'll get a plain burger with cheese). Fresh, hot, greasy burgers. So good. The fries are just huge. There are chicken nugget rings for the kiddos and their portions are big too! Sometimes we feel the burgers and fries need a little extra salt but they bring everyone salt and pepper packets too, so I'm not complaining. Practically everyone eats in their cars but they also have a few tables inside the simple and small restaurant area. Sometimes in the summer the bugs can be a bit annoying but you get beautiful views of the water and the big freighters floating through. We come here every summer while visiting family in the U.P. and wouldn't miss it! read more

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We were not impressed with the burgers like everyone else seems to be. We looked forward to this all day. Yes, they were huge. But they had little to no flavor. I wouldn't wait around for one again. Our server was very sweet. But, unfortunately the burger did NOT live up to the reviews at all. read more

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Abby H.

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I love this place! West Pier is nestled in a quiet apartment complex area right off of portage ave. The burgers are great, the portions were perfect, and the prices were reasonable. Bonus points because we could see the freighters go by as we ate our food. We will definitely be coming back many more times this summer! read more

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Amber D.

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Best burgers in the UP, would get 5 stars except the employees sometimes are rude. Great view of the bridge while dining in your car!

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Edwina M.

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Food was hot and cooked well with great service. Sandwich's were great as were the fries. Super massive portions so plan for that.

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Jackie P.

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Absolutely love this secret little hide away! The food is large quantities, excellent taste and always served with a smile....even in the rain or snow. And they have gluten free burger buns!! read more

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Two Smiths G.

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Fantastic burger!! Fat, homemade, cheesy. I got the onion rings too, and they were nicely battered, crispy. Quick service, nice polite kids working the stand. Very impressed! read more

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Lynn M.

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This place is a hidden gem, yes; but locals know it well. And word is spreading via Yelp and other sites. If I could give it 4.5/5 I would because of the frozen fries and onion rings, which were still pretty good, just not the best. We arrived, and cars were lined up. We decided to go in and order, while sitting at the counter. After the staff gave us quizzical looks, we settled in. Sitting inside was the right choice. Not only did we get to see how the whole system worked, but how hard the staff was working. It was pretty neat to see. Our order was taken in a timely manner and we waited. They were busy, so we didn't mind. When the burgers came, we were impressed. My daughter ordered a double-bacon; even after I warned her. Son ordered that too, without bun due to allergies. It was no big deal to them. Our burgers arrived in coffee filters, as wraps to hold them. Good thing, as I ordered mine with EVERYTHING. It was a large mash of onion, burger, bacon, lettuce, relish, mayo, etc. We all agreed that these burgers would fit in quite nicely in Kansas City. They were that good. My thought on the reviews which state that the burger had no taste, is that they had the wrong cook. We saw that too as the main cook (ours thankfully!) took a break and the finish cook then filled in, with less effort. The main cook worked through lunch, and it was obvious she really cared. The burgers were among the best we have had outside of Kansas City, ranking up there with the Sports Bar & Grill in DeKalb another really good burger. You won't be disappointed, give it a chance; and we will be back again this week. Good stuff. A solid 4.5/5. read more

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Mariela R.

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Loved this place! Parked the car and the waitress came right away and gave us a minute to decide from a big variety of options. We ordered a fish sandwich, grilled cheese, fries, and a turkey sub - big portions and delicious! We drove to a parking lot nearby enjoying the view of the bridge ti Canada and the locks. They were only taking cash, not sure if that's always the case. Also, no public restrooms. :( Overall, great prices, big portions and flavored bites. read more

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Brian R.

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Wow, awesome burgers and submarines. Don't get crazy just order the cheeseburger with the works. The handpressed patty will melt away in your mouth making you want more and more. If burgers are not your thing then order the Regular Sub, a half order will do for one person. Where have you ever been where someone chopps the olives on the sub. Spectacular. Whatever you do, visit the West Pier Drive In...it will be busy but worth it!!! read more

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In a lifetime of eating burgers, the cheeseburger here ranks as one of the absolute best. It was huge-handmade and bigger than the bun. Juicy, but perfectly done. Good prices as well. You may see some reviews complaining about the wait times. Those folks are whiners who are expecting a wait time like at McDonald's. Everything here is cooked to order and the place is busy. The burger was well worth the 20 minute wait! read more

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Ryan B.

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Really good! Good for a drive in but a tad greasy. No credit cards so bring cash. Service was superb. We ordered two cheeseburgers and one double cheeseburger and each an order of fries. We could have shared one fry and we couldn't even finish our burgers. So. Much. Food. read more

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A great experience at West Pier. The staff was all extremely friendly and helpful. We were traveling through with a group of 9 so we didn't order a small amount of food but it came out very quickly. The food was delicious! All burgers are 1/2 lb and the fries come one size only and is a large order, enough to share for the average person. If I lived anywhere near here I'd frequent it regularly! Remember, cash only. read more

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Sally S.

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So this is a day late - had to join the group - but we are traveling and this place was rated #1 on trip advisor as the top 5 restaurants in Sault St Marie. When we pulled up I had my doubts but the parking lot was packed with folks waiting for a spot convinced us to try it. We were not disappointed. I've never seen carhops hustle like the two young ladies did. Bethany was out server and was so helpful. The food was tremendous. Generous servings and oh so tasty. We ordered a hotdog, BLT, and mushrooms. We had never had a fried hotdog before but it was great. The mushrooms were likely the best we have ever had. Mist blt's give you a few strips of bacon. Not here this sandwich was loaded with bacon as well as the other ingredients but still manageable to eat I the car. I highly recommend West Pier Drive In. Don't let the tiny building fool you. read more

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Elizabeth G.

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Still the BEST BURGER ON THE PLANET! Had it for the first time in years this past weekend and it was as good as I always remembered. Thanks for being legit. read more

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The double cheeseburger is to die for. The best burgers in the Soo can be found here! And, for the glutton in ya, add a large fries order. You will not regret your decision to grab grub here. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A CASH ONLY JOINT. ONLY! Not a better view as compared to Clyde's Drive-In, but much better food! read more

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Michelle Z.

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I highly recommend the West Pier Drive-In. Damn the best subs and breaded cauliflower in town. Can't wait for them to open next year!

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849 W Pier Dr
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
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(906) 632-0444
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Hours

What time does West Pier Drive-In open?

West Pier Drive-In opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does West Pier Drive-In close?

West Pier Drive-In closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.West Pier Drive-In is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does West Pier Drive-In take credit cards?

No, West Pier Drive-In does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does West Pier Drive-In have catering options?

No, West Pier Drive-In does not have catering options.

Does West Pier Drive-In serve alcohol?

No, West Pier Drive-In does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does West Pier Drive-In allow dogs?

Yes, West Pier Drive-In allows dogs.

Does West Pier Drive-In have TVs?

No, West Pier Drive-In does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does West Pier Drive-In have bike parking?

Yes, West Pier Drive-In has bike parking.

Does West Pier Drive-In have outdoor seating?

Yes, West Pier Drive-In has outdoor seating options.

Does West Pier Drive-In have parking?

Yes, West Pier Drive-In has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does West Pier Drive-In have free WiFi?

Yes, West Pier Drive-In has free WiFi.

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“Coming from big cities I have been to many burger joints but by far West Pier Drive-In has got the best!”

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4.5(67 reviews)

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We arrived right after they opened, and they put the kids' order in right away so the adults could…read moreponder the menu. (I love waiters that understand feeding children quickly makes the experience better for everyone :).) The adults had the spicy fried chicken sandwich with the sauce on the side and a cheeseburger with bacon. Everything was flavorful and hit the spot.

This is one of our favourites for sure. Food is consistent, atmosphere is good , service is…read moreadequate for the Soo. Price point is on par with everyone, in fact a bit better. The deep fried ice cream is much smaller now but still yummy. I have never had a bad meal. Last visit was the Taco Salad for me. Loved it. Some room for improvement needed on the service level to bring the tip up. The sense of urgency, food leaving the pass bar, servers holding food in arms and chatting then delivering. Not huge but... Again a fantastic local restaurant that has great dining potential for most. A great experience that not many in the area come close to.

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The Wicked Sister

4.4(261 reviews)

0.9 mi

A spot with a true community feel. The restaurant has a classic, casual sports-bar-style layout and…read moredecor that makes it feel immediately comfortable. The moment you walk in, you get that warm "local crowd where everyone knows everyone" kind of atmosphere, and our server was absolutely sweet and attentive. They have a very few decent vegetarian options on the menu. I ordered the black bean burger,, and it was excellent, tasted incredibly fresh and had a perfect, satisfying crunch to it. The fries were also good. For dessert, we tried the deep-fried cookie dough.. It was okay, just a bit too tough on the bite for my liking. Overall, it's a fantastic local gem with a great relaxed vibe, friendly service, and fresh food. Definitely worth checking out!

Solid food. Quick and friendly service. A chill vibe overall. Glad we made the stop and I would go…read moreback. Burger was rich! Chips were crisp. Next time I'm grabbing a beer. Oh and the pretzel with cheese dip was delicious!

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Clyde's Drive-In

4.4(84 reviews)

3.2 mi

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we have never had a bad meal. The burgers are delicious and they offer fish, shrimp, hot dogs even…read morea Bison burger! Great service from ordering to receiving your meal. Meals are made to order, nothing is sitting under a warming light. Sitting in you vehicle or the nearby park you can enjoy your meal watching the freighters go by as well as the ferry to Sugar Island as they travel through the St Mary's River !!

The food tasted okay and it was fresh but it was a little pricey especially for the size of the…read moreburgers. The service was good they came right out and took care of us.

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Motown Nates

4.9(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

Holy smokes - sightseeing in Sault Ste Marie and decided to try Motown Nates for lunch. Food was…read moresimply fantastic! We tried the carnitas street tacos, brisket sandwich and gyro and would recommend any of those. If you're looking for reasonable priced amazing food, this is your stop.

One of the best parts of traveling is stumbling upon little gems like this. What a quirky, fun, one…read moreof a kind place! The brisket from their smoker was delectable, ditto the hand cut skin on fries. Skip the fast food joints and head straight to Motown Nates when you are in town.

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4.5(34 reviews)

3.2 mi

Excellent food, and service! The bar area is cozy. Best restaurant for dinner in all of Sault Ste…read more Marie. The fish is local and can be prepared a variety of ways. The side of vegetables is fresh not frozen and local!. Decided to go back there a second time on our limited days in the area due to it being the best for dinner. For the freshest fish around go to the Grillroom 1901.

This place is off the beaten path at a golf course, but the food is very good! We both had the…read moreChicken Marsala, which was quite tasty, coming with two breast pieces in a Marsala wine sauce with mashed potatoes and a zucchini vegetable side. Would highly recommend!

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Stackburger

3.5(14 reviews)

1.7 mi

To me this place smells like wax The freshly mopped the floor, and then put up a wet floor sign. I…read morefell on my finger and fractured my arm. The burger was a bit greasy and altogether. It feels like a knock off of five guys and fries.

The burger was smashed ALLRIGHT,,,no meat inside ,the fries were double cooked BURNT,,,32.00 for…read moretwo fries and about a quarter pd. of meat between two burgers....GRAVY charged extra 2.00 when you can buy a gallon of premade gravy mix for 10.99,,,,NEVER GOING BACK TO THIS RIP OFF JOINT...Plus the place was filthy,gravy all over the garbage bin tables still dirty too.

Whoops... That looked so good i had to eat it first before taking a picture. Trust me it was a great burger! Loved the fries.

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Chummy's Grill

4.3(15 reviews)

5.4 mi

Stellar! Best Eggs Benedict ever for us, and served at 3 PM Sunday afternoon! Chummy's looks…read moreplain from the road but inside is clean, quiet and truly pleasant. Our server became a new friend. We live a few hours away in Michigan and now we have a day-trip destination in Canada! PS: Chummy's is on First Nations land. No taxes on the dinner check made a noticeable difference on our cost. We really enjoyed our stop ‼

We were there for dinner and the food was dry and tasteless. The fish was not fresh and it all…read moretasted like it was warmed over leftovers. Maybe their breakfast would be better.

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Moloney's Alley

3.2(127 reviews)

0.8 mi

Stopped in late March for something to eat after a day at the Locks. It appeared relatively empty…read morebut it's a good sized place so it's a bit deceiving to see how many people are there. The lighting is good and the overall atmosphere was chill. Music played in the background and didn't interfere with conversation. 20 beers on tap. A huge bar. A pool table. All kinds of fun to be had! So, let's talk food. A simple front and back menu loaded with goodies. Two different Rueben appetizers speak to the passion of an Irish Pub. It's in the Sault, however, and the fish is the real steal of the show. I judge that everything on this menu is made with care and comes out delicious. The perch are deep fried, light and tender. Their "famous" questo tastes a lot like grandma's rotel and is absolutely delicious. Beers, Bloody Mary's, Fish, Irish fare, burgers, quality service, and plenty of seating make this place a worthy stop for nearly every audience. Come on in and you won't be disappointed. (the prices are too low to mention, imo)

Moloney's is a cozy eatery downtown Sault Ste Marie. It is set in an older building. You will…read morelove the wood floors, brick walls, plaster tiled ceiling and attractive bar area. Things were very clean and orderly - even the restrooms. The booths were spacious comfortable. The menu is fairly large and prices are decent. The team here is very friendly and hustles. There was not enough waitress scheduled to handle the post locks crowd. They were spread very thin. The food coming out of the kitchen was very slow as well. We were seated by the window where the food comes out. I was shocked at how long many items sat waiting on a waitress and that there was no heat lamp to help keep food warm. Our sweet potato fries came out cold. The fried pickles were okay. The dill chip was moderately thick with a heavy breading. The chip was touch and couldn't be bit into. The breading was nice and firm and a bit oily. The Cole slaw was pretty good - finely cut cabbage pieces with a thin mayo-vinegar taste. The onion rings were also good. Some rings had a thicker piece of onion. The batter was thick and a bit greasy. The garlic Parmesan wings were okay. The basket consisted of 8 small wings. The wings were battered and fried. The insides were a solid white and fairly moist. The batter was bit crunchy which was nice. The garlic Parmesan sauce didn't really have much garlic or Parmesan taste. It seemed to be a heavy buttery flavor with maybe some seasoning.

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The Antler's

3.5(190 reviews)

1.8 mi

Go for the poutine, stay for the taxidermy. It was the end of the day but there were folks sitting…read moreunder foxes, squirrels, warthogs, deer, and whatever enjoying their food. The special was a Reuben poutine but I opted for the tuna steak with sweet chili sauce. It arrived with dried cherries and cranberries and I washed it down with a tangy blood orange margarita. A fun meal with tons of ambiance and the tuna was quite good though not rare as advertised. The ice cream parlor features 4 large elk heads, btw.

I realize judging this place at the end of season isn't truly fair but, I had been here many many…read moreyears ago and truly enjoyed it and I brought a friend here who had never been to the UP. Although the decor has not changed since last time it was there the service and the quality of the food has definitely lacked. Although it was enough to fill my belly and definitely didn't tingle my taste buds. I truly hope that this was just because we were towards the end of the season and not necessarily the standard.