The best Restaurants in East Tawas ranking of March 2025
28 restaurant menus in East Tawas, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"The food was exquisite. The chips for homemade so so so very great. The fiesta platter have everything you can think of in it and the chicken burrito..."
Brenda Jane
"This is an awesome Mexican restaurant in the heart of East Tawas. The decor is awesome and the food excellent! It is as good as the restaurants in..."
Kathie Tarasevicius
"Our food delicious! We were there 5 de Mayo filled to the gills! Great place for families and we are regulars am impressed owner works very hard..."
Marta Caropresso Hill
"Had dinner here on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly. I ordered the nacho supreme and my husband ordered something similar. The food was..."
Debbie Tippett LoCascio
"This place is great! The food is fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is friendly enough for kids and families alike. The service is friendly,..."
Jenna L Hunt
"I walked into this restaurant expecting to eat Mexican food, makes sense. I ordered the shrimp burger and it was FANTASTIC! There was a chorizo sauce..."
Heather Placher
"Food was great and so were the margaritas !! Watched the Kentucky Derby as we finished our meal and what a quaint little place we found. Will def..."
Barb Fischer Pillsbury
"Mangos is a great place to have dinner. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are very reasonable. We have been there several times and will keep on..."
Barbara Ann Trusxkowski
"We had a group of ten for lunch and the staff was very accommodating and the food and service was great. Easy parking in the back and good atmosphere..."
Judy Bluemer
"The decor and atmosphere were wonderful the food and service were fantastic and the margaritas were spectacular! We loved the place so much that we..."
April Chiotti- Richardson
"Must go to if ever in the area. The decor is absolutely gorgeous. Great food and perfect service. The atmosphere is artistic. The prices are very..."
Carol Conkright
"Fish tacos were awesome! Wife had the chicken wet burrito. Too much cheese for her to finish, but she said it was still good. Went in on a saturday..."
Mike Peters
"Stopped in for dinner with the family. My mom has celiac, and they were super knowledgeable about gluten free items. The staff is very friendly, too...."
Alexis Atkins
"I’ve only been there twice, I had the salmon salad both times. It’s that delicious! Not your typical Mexican restaurant fare. The ladies room..."
Michelle Hart-Kennedy
"This is THE PLACE to go in tawas. Ive been here countless times and today was the first time my table had any issue, and the staff was if anything..."
Tasha Pinkall
"Big portions. Liquor flows. Oh man I'm stuffed. Super fast service. Great food. This is the Mexican..."
D O
"Best taco Tuesday ever and the new Tacos al Pastor are scrumptious! If you want authentic, delicious Mexican food with quick, friendly service come..."
Alycia Mooney
"Very nice experience. Ordered a chimichanga for lunch. Came very quickly and everything was great. They have an in house super hot sauce that made my..."
Ben Blissett
"Really good food, friendly people, nice atmosphere. I ordered the Loaded Fries and I was very happy with them. I made a couple tweaks to their recipe..."
Kim T
"The waiter was very attentive and our food was amazing. I would recommend the seafood chimichangas. They were well prepared with plenty of seafood. I..."
"This was my first time there and I loved it. Our food was so delicious and our server was great. She updated us of delays with one of our oven..."
Penny Dohring
"If I could give this restaurant and the staff more than five stars I would. We were in town Friday, July 6th. The entire town was super busy for..."
Laura Tyrell
"Their food is pretty good. I had the Pan fried White fish, large portion and very..."
Fred Thompson
"Great food and service!!! Just wish we were allowed to have our dog outside on the patio with us. Hopefully someday that will be allowed. Would..."
Debi Strong-Armstrong
"My Sister and I ate at Mr. Jacks Bar and Grill! I had ate there for the first time , with friends two weeks prior. She was home from Ft. Lauderdale..."
Linda Durfee Ouillet
"the atmosphere is wonderful. sporty yet family. Great food! The club sandwich is to die for, definitely big enough for 2. Will be returning..."
Mary Guevara-schmidt
"Trying to eat diet without meat and dairy is challenging. Trying to at a local restaurant this way can be down right disheartening, but April was..."
Suzan Dunham
"Came here because of the reviews and DEFINITELY not disappointed! Chicken tenders, cod, chicken club, all American burger! All fresh, fast and..."
Dominique Mack
"My son and I were only one nite in town, looking for diner which had veggie and mixed menu. I had delicious veg wrap with crispy sweet potato fries..."
Kal Lindstrom
"My sister's and I are on a little vacay to East Tawas and our host suggested and boy was it a great experience. Very welcoming atmosphere. The..."
Maurita Grimes
"Great food! We were all pleased with that. However was very unhappy with the girl who waited on us. She was unfriendly and barely spoke. Acted like..."
Adrienne Myers
"Food was excellent. Had a mushroom and Swiss burger. Cooked perfectly and fries were crispy and hot. Portions were pretty sizeable. Server was..."
"This is a bar, I am rsting iit as such...vs a high end restaurant. Really great service. While I wasn't expecting much from the food, it was..."
LisaMarie Gauci Takacs
"Awesome place to eat, enjoy music! Excellent service and staff are always on top of things. Highly recommend this..."
Sally Hommes Carson
"The baked potato skins are amazing
Meatball soup was on special and was steaming hot came with 2 breadsticks
Wing nite 59 cents
Garlic Parm is the..."
Mary Jean Kraft
"Great service/food..Pizza was delicious on Friday and went back Saturday for lunch, California Reuben/fries delicious. Definitely worth the..."
Shirley A Wisner
"Great place to eat. We strive to make our service and food..."
Paul Wilson
"Friendliest staff, always have a great time at Barnacle’s!! During tourist season, I always expect things could possibly take a little longer..."
Meegan Wilson
"The food is so good that at least one staff member eats here on his days off. Barney's is the place to go during Whitefish season, and definitely..."
Darius Dzikowski
"Favorite place in all of Tawas. Love the staff and atmosphere! Food is legit. 5/5 would..."
Eric DAigle
"DELICIOUS! is what describes our visit to this establishment. Servers were friendly and very attentive. Food was hot fresh and tasty. Would..."
MissKool 101
"I haven't been here in several years. Had the opportunity to do so. It hasn't changed. The Bartenders exceptionally kind and welcoming. Hustled for..."
chris jakubczak
"Carmie was our amazing server at Barnacle Bills today. She started us off with the most exceptional service. The food was excellent, all of the..."
Kayleigh Robb
"Best bar in town hands down been around a long time, and not only a bar but great place to grab a bite the food is amazing 😋 we eat breakfast and..."
Katie Smith
"We went in the first time and decided to try the blackened Ahi tuna bites. O.M.G. - they are the best fish I think I have ever had. I was wishing it..."
Pam H
"Wow. Awesome find. Locals joint but the food is great. We had the ahi tuna bites, they are blackened and very salty but tasty. They come with with..."
"Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Great burger made to order. I ordered a burger with only half bun, bottom only because I am diabetic carbs not my..."
Catherine Larive
"East Tawas Dairy Queen is by far the best around! When we have the craving for a DQ we make the drive from Oscoda to Tawas! Their icecream is by far..."
Tammy Hurlburt
"This Dairy Queen is phenomenal. The restaurant is always clean and inviting when we walk in and the staff is friendly and helpful! On more than one..."
Stephanie Louise Davis
"Always good service and friendly staff. Love the ice cream cakes, love the pretzel sticks, love the $5 lunch deals , love the blizzards , and love..."
Jody Dybas London
"Great owners and friendly staff. Never been disappointed...."
Karla McArdle
"Good service and great taste. Highlight in East Tawas,..."
Tom Gala
"Just was there! Clean friendly and fast! We have gotten lunch and dinner in the East Tawas DQ and it's been great every..."
Barb Roots Reinke
"very nice stuff. He put a face on my..."
Claire Miao
"Could not wait fir them to open for the season! i love their food, not just the icecream. The employees are friendly. Open for take out or dining..."
tammy nickell
"My daughter said, "The fries taste very..."
Jeff Buda
"Nice people good service great icecream good food and a place to sit inside and..."
Lawrence Milks
"The $6.00 meals are a great deal- you get your choice of a double cheeseburger or chicken strips with fries, a fountain drink, and a sundae. My..."
Dawn K
"I love dairy Queen but I really wish we had a Whataburger here..."
Linda Blake
"Well, 2 grandkids & I needed lunch, & McDonald's dining area was closed...I remembered during the summer I had been to DQ, so we went and the service..."
"Buffet dinner was really good. Had a lot of of great choices to choose from. Bbq ribs,chicken drums,shimp,fried potatoes and many Chinese foods. They..."
MissKool 101
"Sushi...150 kinds of chicken....desserts....great service. If you haven't eaten here you are missing out on a food coma! Remember to bring your..."
Michigan Mike Up North
"Food was good, hot and quite a variety! The employees were monitoring the food and keeping it filled and the area clean. The booths were separated..."
Janice Hoin
"Good food & good price. Lunch is $10.95 per person and for dinner it's $12.95 per person. Took my girlfriend here for dinner, she loves Chinese. It..."
Don Neroni
"Drove from standish to try this place because it had good reviews. Was not disappointed. Arrived around 2pm which isn't really a good time of the..."
Rollin Caswell (swamprat47)
"Every time we are anywhere close to it, we eat here. When on vacation in Oscoda we will drive twenty minutes every day to come for lunch during our..."
Heather Belkadi
"China Buffet and Lake Huron? Count me in!
Always warm, and great food. They have sushi, and ice cream. Decent prices. Open late. Friendly..."
Kennedy Carpenter
"They're food is great, the service is great, the place is clean and nice. Never a disappointment. Love this..."
"First time for breakfast. We had the chocolate chip waffles and farmers omelette. BEST waffles!!! Batter is sooo delicious. Omelette was super...so..."
Lisa Simpson Denney
"Awesome Big Foot breakfast every Sat. morning - the best in Michigan. Staff is fun and attentive. Nice place to start the day. Nice place to..."
Bill Odonohue
"OMG, this place is awesome! The food is delicious and the ice cream is so scrumptious! The staff is no nice too! Try a pigs..."
Judith Finneren
"Great customer service tonight. Marty ran down to Klenows to satisfy this pregnant girls Brown Cow craving when he realized the fountain root beer..."
Ashley Salwey
"Finally got to go to Marion's for breakfast. Everything was fabulous..... especially the bacon. You did good Marty! Thank you John! I am back in my..."
Diana Quinn
"First time we were there for breakfast. I had the Pecan waffle & my husband had the Blueberry waffle. Both were delicious! Slightly crisp, loaded..."
Victoria Rubin
"A tradition for 71 years, great food and service, the best ice cream treats around! This is a absolute must..."
Brian Slavens
"Our favorite place for ice cream in the state! We have 4 generations now who enjoy your ice..."
Mary Beth Beltowski
"This is my favorite place for ice cream ever. They are super friendly, clean, and full of nostalgia. Seriously the best ice dream parlor..."
Sarah Kay
"I'm in love with the Raspberry and the Lemon sorbet!!..."
Stacy Paruch
"We love this place!! The MI pothole was delicious...."
Karena Ball McCormick
"A must visit when in..."
Brenda Carney
"It's a Tawas staple; love the kids and love the smell and taste of summer; line is to the..."
Michael Nichols
"My family and I have been visiting here for over 10 years, and they have always Provided consistent service. During Covid they have taken proper..."
Justin E
"Now open for the summer season. Unfortunately, no breakfast. Still some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Looking forward to coming back again..."
Sean B
"Very good. Quick service. The Belgian waffle was very crisp and..."
Kevin Golembiewski
"Just as good as ever. Wish all people would wear a mask while waiting for their order. If u don't care about yourself, please think about those..."
Pat Wilkinson
"Nice spot for some breakfast & ice cream. Ice cream prices are a little steep but food was regularly priced. Sausage gravy was super..."
Jonny Drew
"Marion's is always the best place for ice cream on our trip home from up..."
Kruse Kontrol
"Marion's is one of my favorite Ice Cream shops in Michigan. It has an old-fashioned feel, quick service, and a very friendly staff. We stop in every..."
"My honey and I celebrated a lovely anniversary dinner here, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Nicely decorated and comfortable Up North..."
Marjorie Mendoza Almeda
"My folks and I spent a wonderful New Years Eve dinner there. Their staff was helpful and friendly, and the food was superb for such a busy holiday..."
Lewy Stix
"The restaurant has a unique rustic charm. The service is exceptional--I recommend asking for Lisa. She will take care of you! Now for the food, it..."
Andre LaPalme
"We are frequent patrons of Northwoods and it remains our favorite restaurant by far! Their walleye and perch are outstanding and their steaks and..."
Kay Humphrey Bueby
"EXCELLENT.....service was stellar, food was prepared and served as it should be, no complaints except maybe a bigger beer..."
Garron Currier
"We enjoyed dinner here last night with great friends. Our meal was terrific but it was a lil pricey, dinner for 2 was $105 w/o tip. I tried escargot..."
Destiny Gilbert
"My favorite restaurant!! Great food and great..."
Stacie Perry
"Great ambiance and fantastic service. The food was excellent. We brought home enough for lunch the next..."
Susan Harriman Smelser
"We had a great experience at Northwoods Steakhouse. We came to celebrate my father’s birthday. Our waitress Jill was fantastic! The food was..."
Michael Loebig
"Excellent New Years Eve dinner to close out 2021. Had the new york strip; wife had lamb chops. Disappointed they didn't have scallops, but meal was..."
Norman Haro
"If you're anywhere near East Tawas, and you want food so incredibly delicious it's a religious experience, visit Northwoods Steakhouse. The..."
Mark Heisler
"This is our favorite restaurant while my husband and I are up at the cottage. He loves the prime rib, while I really enjoy the perch or salmon. ..."
Melissa Loveland
"Wow... yummm... perfect! Seems to get better every time we've been over the past 2 years. Never disappoints! Iz is our favorite server at this..."
Kathy Lott
"Went out to have a nice high end birthday dinner and that I did. Our waiter Is, short for Ismel was fantastic. He was there when needed and gone when..."
Katie Rifenbark
"This is probably one of the best dining experiences in the entire state. Great setting and atmosphere, fantastic staff and the food is exquisite. My..."
Primal Concrete Sledge
"Just had a great Valentines Day dinner. My wife had the Lobster Tail and I enjoyed the Filet Mignon. The service was superb ….. thanks Shiela! The..."
"Was recommended as the best place in town for breakfast from the motel owner where we stayed. We couldn't have been happier with the food and..."
Shawn Sytsma
"Really nice place friendly people only open till 2:00 pm Flint and Detroit style coneys with many many other things great breakfast..."
Sandy Ross
"This place is phenomenal. It's small but the service is great and the food is delicious. We went in hangry for some breakfast and left so..."
Rachael Forbes
"Friendly waitstaff; good food; decent prices. Only wish the oh- so -cute salt and pepper shakers were for..."
Paula Mack Whitty
"Our go to place when in East Tawas. Excellent food and friendly..."
Denise Wood Jones
"I don't live in East Tawas anymore, but I absolutely love this place! The best soups and best daily specials! I seriously miss the sloppy joes and..."
Rene Lynn
"Been here twice. Breakfast is very, very good! Waitstaff happy. Good..."
Jamie Newman
"Great food great service! Loved the veggie omelet because I love green olives. Thank..."
Carissa Alvarado
"Breakfast is good. Get there before 10am in the..."
Jason Bittner
"The ONLEY place for breakfast....❤️❤️...great service, always with a smile! That hometown feeling where everybody knows everybody...wouldn't..."
Lynn Mangrum
"Quick homestyle bites. The lighthouse salad special is by far the BEST salad Ive ever ate. Amazing breakfast skillets and grest lunch..."
Amanda Chirich
"Small diner. Hometown service. Quick service. Love the grilled cinnamon rolls... they are enough to share. Sliced in half and grilled. I get the..."
Kel “KZ” Z
"My wife and I enjoyed our breakfast. I had the Bacon Skillet and she had chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon and eggs. the food was piping..."
Jeremy Rook
"Whitetail Cafe is a delightful hidden gem! It’s tucked away in the small town of East Tawas and I found it by chance as I was at a shoe store..."
Elle Elsie
"If you want good food go to Big Boy, if you want Great Food, go here! Whitetail Cafe has been a favorite of mine for a while now. They have such..."
Michael Georgieff
"Fast and quality service. Fresh eggs cooked properly both in scrambled and basted (steamed on the griddle, no added oil [as they do not do poached..."
"Please come back soon.... we miss you and your food so much.
Amazing food, atmosphere and service! It's wonderful when you call for take-out and they..."
Melissa Young
"I love going here. Around thus area, I think they serve quality food. I started off with Hot & Sour soup, which is full of flavor, seasoned just..."
ACE KIDS TV
"Awesome food can't wait for you open back up. Miss your cashew..."
Wanda Caron
"For Oscoda, this place is alright and decent. Like the tofu dish, seafood schezun style, peking duck was ok, crispy steak, and fried rice. I probably..."
Iron Burd
"Great tasting food. Was surprised to have delicious Chinese food near a great vacation spot. Definitely..."
Swapnil Sohani
"Great! The Mongolian beef was amazing. Server was amazing. So..."
Chasity Wojtas
"We went on the last day before they had to close for this virus thing. We were trying to be supportive of the small business owners. The food and..."
"I had the pulled pork sandwich with the coleslaw on top with homemade fries on the side. Both were excellent. All staff were happy and smiling,..."
Yvonee LaPonsie
"The scenery is beyond beautiful. We frequently visit family out this way. We've never had such yummy, fresh food at such a reasonable price. The..."
Lisa Evans
"Great food and great people! The scenery is fabulous as well! I highly recommend the banana..."
Rebecca Oechsner
"Great food!! Great location and ambiance!! Beautiful view and wonderful hospitality!! Make's for a must stop in Tawas..."
Cassie Gillard
"Awesome place, excellent food, small town service all bordering the Beautiful beach of Tawas Point MI! Highly..."
Lynne Elizabeth
"Just drove 100 miles for their chili cheese fries,best ever and we couldn't eat them all,nice spot..."
Phil Johnson
"Went for lunch with 4 little kids and had a great view with good food. The attention to customer service was top notch. They went above and beyond to..."
Kelly Duca
"Best food and service you can get. Fish tacos are the best. Don't pass this place up, you will be..."
Aaron Kaun
"Been summering in Tawas my entire life and this is now top of the list. Camp in, drive in or bike into the park. Joe and family have created an..."
John Phillips
"We drove from the Thumb to try their food. It was delicious and the service was..."
Barbara Schultz
"Great food and great..."
Joey Hunter Lauria
"Joe is really nice!! Great staff and food. The slab of ribs/fries will feed 3! Definitely a must do each time we come..."
Linda Wiegand Richards
"Great meeting you today Joe! The fried Twinkie was a super treat!! If the smoked ribs taste as good as they smell...killer. We will come back again..."
Linda Pavlakes Alexander
"The ribs were great and the servers were..."
Janet Johnson Bovee
"Beautiful location with a great view of the lake. Add a good burger and handcut fries and it's an excellent experience...."
Thomas Johnson
"Amazing spot. Waterfront spot. Salsa on tacos/nachos is good. Burger pattie was grilled best. Most scenic restaurant. Service was very..."
Shaheer Shaikh
"Very good food. Great location and beautiful view of Lake..."
Lynn Marie
"A beautiful place with a lighthouse trails camping and Sandy..."
T Casey
"The food was great. We had hot dogs and Coney dogs. The buns were grilled and buttered which was was made them stand out. The fries were a natural..."
Justin B
"Unbeatable location and views for the area. The eating area has cloth shading it and a great view over the water. The food is mixed. The ribs are..."
Mark Hanss
"We love the smoked ribs and handcut fries. We often do a carry out and have never been disappointed. Sitting on the deck overlooking the lake..."
"First timer here! The coffee is delish and their scones are huge and so yummy. I can't wait to go back for..."
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"I can't stop thinking about the delicious frappes we had over the weekend. Every time we visit our cabin, we'll be by. Absolutely wonderful flavors..."
Elisabeth Haught
"Perfect little lake town coffee shop! They take good care of their building and had plenty of baristas available to help during busy times. Coffee..."
E Taylor
"I buy way too much coffee from Suzie Brews. It's great coffee! I always tell myself that I'm going to just make a pot at home, but I usually end up..."
Roberta Miller
"Got a quick macchiato and a latte on our way through town. Good espresso and friendly staff. Thanks Suzie and..."
Elaina Sims
"Great coffee. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Favorite stop in..."
Angela Pearson
"Awesome little coffee shop with really good lattes. This place was really busy on a Saturday morning. I noticed if there were that many people there,..."
"Perch dinner( market price) steak sandwich (7 oz ribeye) Seasonal resteraunt. Perch is excellent. Love the smelt when it is in. Portions are a good..."
Sean B
"This place looks like it's going to be just a dive up until the point you get your food. My fiancee and I stopped in while visiting in the summer and..."
Jamie Hausler
"We both tried sauteed walleye and wine sauce served with broccoli and a side salad ,the meal was great. It makes me sad to think they are closing in..."
Dan Lintz
"best cajun chicken strips you will find, anywhere. fresh fish too. nice staff. could use an addition to accommodate more..."
Joe Haglund
"Excellent meal white fish ala pier 23 was a great choice. We also had a steak hoagie that exceeded..."
John Wright
"The food is always good here. I've never left disappointed in 20..."
Eggplant Drizzled with Honey and Sprinkled with Sesame Seeds
Fruity Pebble Ice Cream Sandwich
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Cheap Eats
"The owner is super friendly and the pups are fantastic! This is my first stop every time I’m in..."
Mallory Raschke
"Had them 2 years ago... I was in the area yesterday and had to,get more.. The owner is great and really..."
Wendy Junttonen
"Excellant beach food! Staff are wonderful. Love this..."
Paul Rick Haynie
"We love the Grand Haven location, so when we found this one, we had to stop. Super friendly owners and great food. Great location..."
Dawn Eldred Urbanski
"My only complaint is that there aren’t more pronto pup stands around..."
Zachary Dotson
"This place ROCKS!!! Love the atmosphere! My husband and I try to stop here once every week or two. We consider it our 'date..."
Sherry Theisen Buccilli
"These rock! And so do the people! Very friendly. My son loved his ketchup and mustard silly faces. Love to sit and take in the view while enjoying..."
Cathie Garner
"Couldn't wait for my first pup of 2015 and it was just as awesome as I remembered .
We need a pronto pup in England..."
Michele Kennedy
"We were so excited to see a pronto pup stand while visiting the sunrise side of Michigan! They are a family..."
Tami Moomey
"They are the..."
Kim Dabrowski
"Great pronto pups in an excellent location for taking it on the go and walking along the dock. The lemonades were delicious as well. Such wonderful..."
Carrie Albin
"I have to go every time I am in Tawas. My trip is not complete until I have had a Pronto..."
Carly Cenzer
"I'm a huge fan of Pronto Pups; their location right by the water near the middle of town makes them a really excellent choice for grabbing lunch..."
Martin Raymond
"One of the best bites in town! The breading was crispy on the outside soft on the inside and had a hint of sweetness and the koegel hotdog in the..."
Marisa Stanko
"Eat one pronto pup, discover there is a cheese one. Eat two cheese pronto pups, discover you can buy a family pack of 6. Eat an entire family pack of..."
Eric Zughaib
"Absolutely, hands down, the best deep-fried hotdog a.k.a. 'Pronto Pup' around!! You can also get chips and drinks (bottled water, lemonade, raspberry..."
allison rademacher
"So cool and delicious. Sitting by the gorgeous lake munching a yummy pronto pup. What more could you ask for. Friendly service great price just a..."
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