Mabel only accepts cash. If you're looking for an excellent home cooked meal then stop at this…read morelittle gem on M65. Best breakfast we've had so far on our adventure over the past week. They are one of the top 22 greasy spoons in Michigan and I can see why. If you are in this tiny town, make it a point to stop and grab a bite. You won't be sorry you did.

Wow!! Nice and cozy is their other name.. JK…read more Mom and pop kinda place. Super friendly staff. It's a hidden gem in this tiny town. Has a typical American breakfast menu. Went here for brunch after three days in the woods. Fresh coffee, I had the veggie omelette (the vegetarian/eggeterian option.) was pretty good. Hope they fix their restrooms and start accepting credit cards. Now it's cash only. There's plenty of parking, unpaved.

Visited on a Friday evening around 5:30 PM and unfortunately left with mixed feelings…read more Service: We waited nearly 20 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order. That said, a younger employee named William stepped up and did his best to help manage what was clearly a chaotic and disorganized situation -- he deserves recognition for that. Food: We kept it simple with burgers and fries. The burger itself was decent, but the pretzel bun was a real miss -- brioche would be a much better choice and would elevate the whole experience. The fries were fine, nothing special. The ranch dressing, however, was genuinely unpleasant -- easily the low point of the meal. Atmosphere: Right around 6:00 PM, a live band started up. For a restaurant setting, that felt far too early -- most venues wait until around 7:30 PM before live music kicks in. The result was that conversations became nearly impossible, customers were shouting to be heard, and servers were struggling to take orders accurately. It added to an already disorganized environment. Worth noting: Fox News was running on the TVs, which may matter to some guests. The Positives: The place was clean, and the golf course is genuinely beautiful and well maintained. However, I did notice some significant trimming of the pine trees -- hopefully they don't continue cutting them up that high, as the natural wooded feel is a big part of the appeal up there. Bottom line: Hard to recommend for dinner. The golf course is the real draw here.

We walked into the well lit restaurant which only had a few patrons. Our group of 5 were seated and…read morewaited on promptly. We received our drinks and we gave our order immediately because the place was starting to get busy. The waitress was nice. We waited ample time for our starters (salad,soups) when those arrived so did our main dishes. Our soup was cold. Never were we brought crackers or butter for bread sticks; the food is good but the service has a lot to be desired. Not sure who is at fault for the timing of the meals.

My brother and I stopped by here on a weekend during lunch and were seated immediately. We were…read moredisappointed that their only 3 microbrews were unavailable because a brewing part was broken. The server estimated about 3 weeks for the repair. My brother and I enjoyed a flight of other Michigan and National craft beers. My prime rib sandwich was excellent. My brother also said his Galley burger was very good. Low, high, and bar seating. Very clean. Pricey. Excellent service from Maddie. No service or Credit card fee. Nice view of the park and bay.

Raising the boathouse to a four star. The food was really good this past visit it was good the…read moretime before, but they really nailed it this time. The smoked brisket tacos were out of this world. Absolutely delicious. The Italian eggrolls were absolutely incredible as well. The Greek flatbread was really good, but it was a little heavy on the pesto for my taste. That's not to say it wasn't good. It just felt short of the other two dishes which were absolutely fantastic. Server was delightful. And the place just has a great atmosphere.

The wagyu burger and fish and chips were absolutely amazing. The service was incredibly quick and…read morereally appreciative of the waitresses suggestions. I can tell you that although I don't live anywhere close by I will absolutely be back.

$3 margarita on margarita Tuesdays at Hill top bar and grill. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! At this price, I…read morewill be buying three or four of these bad boys as they are quite tasty. Not sure how much tequila is in these batch made margaritas but no knocking the taste here.

We've been wanting to try this place for some time but they are often full. We got early…read morereservations (parties of 6 or more only) and arrived on time to our table all ready. There are two sides - the bar side and a side with lots of seating. The bar side has seating as well but minimal. We sat on the side with all the seating at a long high top. The chairs had backs so it was very comfortable. They have lots of choices on the menu - I chose the Lemon Herb Ravioli, which sounded light and amazing. Unfortunately, it is swimming in a lemon-y olive oil which ruins the dish completely. If they just drizzled the lemon oil over the pasta, it would be a chef's kiss. I would recommend asking for that on the side - then you can control how much you want on the dish. I also got their "tots" on the side. These aren't your typical tator tots...they are homemade shredded potatoes scooped and fried. My cousin got the same items and when the tots came, it appeared they overly fried one of the orders so just split them up between our two orders. I ate the good ones and my husband sent back the bad ones to have them replaced. They did so without any question, which was nice. My husband had the Gouda Burger with Truffle Fries. He said it was the best burger he'd ever had. The truffle fries were excellent - served with garlic aioli. Highly recommend! So, while my dish was disappointing due to the amount of oil it was swimming in, the pasta and vegees on top tasted good, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and everyone else liked their meals (burgers and fish & chips) so I'm not going to give them a low rating. I'd like to come back and try something different on the menu.

The Ambiance was really nice it's a small place. It's a really busy place as sometimes it's hard…read moretogether into. Our waitress was so nice and made sure our drinks were always filled, checking back a lot which is a plus in our book. The food was good although not a very big menu.

If you're lucky enough to find a place like this, you hold onto it…read more This little small-town bar is everything you hope for and more--warm, welcoming, and full of character. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted like you belong there, whether it's your first time or your hundredth. The staff is genuinely kind and attentive, and you can tell they care about the people who come through the door. The drinks are strong, the prices are fair, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want after a long day--laid-back, unpretentious, and full of good conversation. It's the kind of place where you can catch up with friends, meet new people, or just sit back and relax without any pressure. There's something special about a bar that feels like the heart of a community, and this is definitely one of those places. It's not trying to be trendy or flashy--it's just real, and that's what makes it so great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a genuine, feel-good spot.

This is a well established old bar with numerous local patrons. The staff is amazingly friendly…read moreand on top of things. Checks on you often. The prices are reasonable and the food is tasty. Free popcorn. The nachos were huge and delicious. Pizza looked amazing with thick crust and loaded with toppings. A good place to go

We made our reservation through Expedia and received confirmation via: email. Upon arrival, they…read morecouldn't locate our reservation but they were quick to accommodate us and put us in the "crow's nest." I wish I could have taken the bed home with me! I had the best nights sleep!!! The views from our room were exceptional and the breakfast basket every morning was an extra treat. Special thanks to Ashley for all she did to make sure we had an amazing week and for promptly following up when we needed anything in our room. We also dined in the restaurant and a great meal. Thanks for a wonderful week of memories. Look forward to next year!

Ate here for a sunset dinner at the end of August while in town visiting Alpena, MI. The betters…read moreare served with a warm, fresh loaf of bread which I recommend you pair with the French onion soup. We had the wallet and Tuscan chicken which were both done nicely. The cocktails were below average, espresso martini was mostly just a cream. Almost a milkshake. Our service was smooth and fine. Overall a pretty pricey place, but worth it if you're looking to shake things up with a nice dinner out of town on the water. Get a table outside on a warm sunny afternoon in the summer if you can.

This place needs a serious makeover. Has some character maybe but whoever owns this place clearly…read moredoesn't care. Lack of cleanliness bordering on unsanitary. Slow service, bad food. They seem more interested in lottery than providing a comfortable and pleasant environment.

Great Bacon Cheese Burgers, does more need to be Said. There is a difference take but truly Great.read more

Everything was delicious! Had the 2-piece chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and cabbage salad…read more (Which is basically coleslaw). Great price for what you get. Worth the drive off the beaten path. Will go again

We ordered the chicken lunch platter. The fried chicken was crispy and flavorful, the side dishes…read more as well. Portion wise, definitely large portions. Our server was friendly and efficient and attended to us very well. I was impressed how Iva's Chicken consistently served its patrons when the house was full. The food kept coming and there were a lot of happy faces. Highly recommended.

Nice bar been there for fourth , they had karaoke pleasant people no rowdy bikers, hada good time…read morewill be back.

Food was delicious. Waitstaff was friendly and did a great job keeping up with our needs throughout…read moredinner. Nice , clean and comfortable atmosphere.