My family ate here a few weeks ago. On recommendations from friends…read more The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff was friendly. But the food left something to be desired. The tomato soup was chunky and sour, the vegetables in our salads were frozen. My fish sandwich was so fried there was hardly any fish left inside the breading. The home made chips were way under fried to some being almost raw. The children's chicken tender plate had one chicken tender, again so deeply fried there was hardly any chicken left . The Mac and cheese grilled cheese sandwich was tasty. Maybe they were just having a bad day or had a new cook but the food was sub par that day.

Loved, loved, loved this place! We came for a sleigh ride and dinner - and it did not disappoint!…read more The staff was friendly and the food was amazing! They have a prime rib special on Saturday's and it was amazing!

When Yelp hands you a challenge, you do not decline. That Italian restaurant badge was flaunted in…read morefront of me and we decided that it was a mission to get it! As luck would have it, I chatted with a new local friend a few days before and 'got the lowdown' on Mama Mia's. Her words and advice were spot on! She gushed over the bread - so good! - and mentioned how she and her mom often shared plates because the serving sizes are so generous. She also said that they used to make their own spumoni and, admittedly, I hoped that was still true (I didn't confirm one way or another). There was a 20 minute wait. Our hostess was running a tight ship and we were confident in her forecast, so we chatted and looked over the carryout menu, planning our meals. It was pointless, of course, because it was still hard to decide! Our server Missy took great care of us, from fetching a craft beer menu to boxing up our leftovers. The restaurant was busy yet we never felt a moment of neglect. The hustle is STRONG here, with servers weaving intricately between the tables with food and beverages. It was a bit like dinner and a show! I had the tortellini Parmesan dinner, which started with one of the best bowls of minestrone that I can recall. The vegetables were on point, firm with no mush. The dinner salad had a lot of lettuce but also a nice collection of 'stuff' including cheese, meat and olives. I loved the tortellini; straightforward and not smothered, it let the pasta shine. Smokin'Hubster had the stuffed shells a la carte and added some meatballs. Everything was well-presented and prepared, super tasty and, well, it tasted like it was made with love. Nonna would approve! Because I had the dinner, I had my choice of ice cream. While I had hoped for the spumoni, the option I chose was amaretto Mackinac Island and it was divine. If they didn't make it on prem, they have an amazing partnership. I can't recall the last time I had ice cream after dinner and I certainly don't ever think that I've remembered it so fondly a week later. Trust me, it's THAT GOOD! In the best Italian tradition, the leftovers were even better the next day. The value cannot be overstated. We were fat, dumb and happy twice with this dinner. Crazy as it sounds, Smokin'Hubster was already planning a carryout order because he wants to try some other dishes (as do I)!! Start to finish, it was the best date night! Lots of street parking and easy to find in the burgeoning metropolis of Ishpeming. Get yourself here and enjoy la dolce vita!

Everything was wonderful!!! Lasagna was large enough to split. Very good and the garlic bread is to…read moredie for!!!!

A must have when visiting Marquette. MI…read more Upscale steakhouse with fantastic steaks and more. The bar is fun for before dinner and the two young ladies bartending were great and mixed fantastic drinks for us. We started with clothesline candied bacon as an appetizer , a beet salad and the chophouse salad that features a vinaigrette and apples. The beet salad was not really good. For dinner we chose the ribeye, cooked and served on a Himalaya salt brick with their homemade onion rings. We were hoping for crème brulee for dessert but it wasn't available. The dinner service was okay, but it seemed they were understaffed the evening we were there so there were some delays in our service.

Had an "interesting" experience with trying to get seated. Checked online at 7 for open…read morereservations and found 3 open times between 8-9. We immediately decided to go the couple blocks to see if we could get in early (knowing the latest would 8.) We waited way past 8. When finally seated, greatly enjoyed the salad but was disappointed with a tough filet. Thankfully the service was excellent and they generously provided a discount on the one steak. I would try the restaurant again but definitely with an online reservation.

8ish on a hot July Friday night. This was the third spot that we stopped at to try and get…read moreimmediate seating. They were practically empty which should have been a warning. We're from out of town, so who knew. They have outside seating which is a plus. Drinks came quickly. Nice beer menu! We ordered the fish and chips and corned beef with cabbage. The fish was hot, crispy, nicely breaded and excellent. Fries were average. The corned beef was served with grilled cabbage, carrots and mashed potatoes. The beef was tender and flavorful. The carrots just done and sweet. The potatoes are the worst mashed potatoes we've experienced in our lifetime. Dry, tasteless and I'm assuming made without the addition of butter, cream, salt or pepper. Sorry, this resulted in a star loss. They really were inedible. Our waitress was inattentive. Once the meal was served she kinda forgot about us. We had to wave her down for the check.

Food was great! Great beer selection and our waiter Rachel was amazing…read more First time in the city and had to find a place to pass the time and glad we came here!

Outstanding service and a quiet place to dine. Casa is my all time favorite favorite when visiting…read moreMarquette now that the Villa closed. The garlic bread, lasagna, and steak haven't changed. Love the food.

The food is delicious, however the service is not good. It was a busy night, so we did have a long…read morewait to be seated, which was understandable. Once we were seated it took over an hour for a party of 6 to get our food. Once we were provided our food a soup and a garlic bread were forgotten. Additionally, the server did not check on the table once during the meal and then had issues running our cards during payment. We have been going to this restaurant for 20+ years and this was the worst service I have received. They do have good food, but it's not worth the hassle.

Beautiful spot on the lake Tasty beer flight…read moreFriendly service Yummy hot black pepper fries

Had high hopes for this place. It is supposed to have great fish and chips and fish tacos using…read morefresh local fish. Was very disappointed. The fish were a bit greasy and bland tasting. I put malt vinegar and the tartar sauce on it but still no real flavor or spice. The fries were good but soon everything just tasted the same. The Cole slaw was a chopped kale salad in a little ramekin with little dressing. I think it was supposed to be a vinaigrette but was so light I could not taste much...... again very bland. My husband's fish tacos were also very bland. No spice, no sour cream, no cilantro. Just some fish and cabbage like slaw. He too was disappointed. The service was very good and the draft beer was also great. That's the only reason for 3 stars.

Your typical Yooper bar. The locals are great, the bartender was friendly and chatty, it's like…read morewalking into your neighborhood hangout spot and you don't feel like a stranger even as an out-of-towner. I tried the Reuben Quesadilla and it was 10/10. Crispy tortilla, hot fresh Swiss and corned beef, tangy Kraut, 1000 Island for dipping--a meal that could cure the worst of my hangovers. Their pasty's are DELICIOUS. Handmade, huge, great price, served hot and fresh to eat or cold to take home for later. The Bloody Mary was decent but nothing to write home about but I truly came for the food and wasn't disappointed one bit! Great prices, big menu, tons of seating, locals to chat with, and they offer bar or table seating (it also looks like they could accommodate larger parties if needed). Added as an absolute must-stop on my list of places in the Marquette/Harvey area. (Their online menu isn't current if you're on Google but it's pretty similar!)

The Dry Dock is one of those places in the Harvey area that works best when you treat it like a…read moredependable local bar and grill rather than expecting a polished dining experience. It has a very established rhythm to it, and that familiarity is part of why people keep going back. On the food side, the menu leans heavily into comfort-style bar food, and the execution is stronger than expected for a place with such a broad lineup. I ordered the Loaded Dock Pizza, which is an actual menu item there, and it was surprisingly solid. The crust had more structure than the average bar pizza, with enough sauce and cheese balance that the toppings did not overwhelm everything underneath. It felt intentionally made rather than just thrown together for convenience. Service is where this place earns a lot of its reputation. Even when it gets busy, staff usually keep the flow moving without making customers feel ignored. It has that experienced local-bar energy where people know how to handle regulars, larger groups, and quick turnover all at once without the whole place feeling disorganized. The ambiance is very classic U.P. tavern culture. Sports on TVs, steady background noise, wood-heavy interior elements, and a casual crowd that ranges from locals stopping in after work to families grabbing dinner. It feels lived-in rather than curated, which honestly fits the place perfectly. Overall, The Dry Dock Bar & Grill succeeds because it understands exactly what it is. The food is reliably above average for a bar-and-grill setup, service stays efficient even during rushes, and the atmosphere feels authentic instead of manufactured.

Amazing food, friendly faces, great prices. Wonderful addition to South Marquette! Highly recommend.read more