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1852 Grill Room, Mackinac Island, MI

1852 Grill Room

4.9
4.9
1056 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
When it comes to Mackinac Island dining, 1852 Grill Room is a standout, offering a refined dining experience in a casually sophisticated atmosphere. A live pianist sets the ambiance of an enchanting evening highlighted by brilliant harbor views from the elegant dining room or waterfront terrace patio. Discover exceptional culinary craftsmanship starring chophouse favorites, locally sourced fresh fish, and gourmet desserts. Add a reservation at 1852 Grill Room for a positively memorable evening out.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (906) 847-7222

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Phil Kromer

  • Private party contact

    Carol Halberg: (313) 770-7150

  • Neighborhood

    Mackinac Island

  • Cross street

    Inside Island House Hotel

  • Parking details

    Bicycle racks for our guests are located in front of the Island House Hotel.

  • Entertainment

    Nightly piano player, John Kissane, provides the perfect ambiance to our 1852 Grill Room guests.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 1,056 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Laurie

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about this place! The food was exceptional, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely return on our next visit to Mackinac.

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  2. TeresaZ

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brian was an amazing waiter that took care of us. The good was impeccable. My husband can’t stop talking about it. The moral mushrooms sealed the deal for fine dining!

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  3. KristenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 45th anniversary at 1852 Grill Room. We were greeted promptly by Jeffrey, and shown to our table. The table was perfect, with a view of the harbor. There was a piano player who added to the delightful atmosphere. We opted to skip the starters as we wanted to save room for dessert! The planked fish was cooked to perfection as was the filet. The filet melted like butter in our mouths as we shared entrees to have a surf and turf experience. Our waiter Eddie suggested the peanut butter pie. It had a chocolate crumb crust, smooth and creamy peanut butter filling, topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and whipped cream. One serving was plenty for the two of us. Eddie was a great waiter and was attentive throughout our meal. This dining experience ranked in our top five over the past 45 years.

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  4. TravelingS

    Northern MI

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Historic Dining Room on Mackinac Island's Main Street. Lots of options for meals and combinations of starters, salads and desserts to keep you within a budget.

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  5. OriginalDining

    New England

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The dinner menu was great, food and ambiance excellent, and service attentive. Overall an excellent experience and we highly recommend it

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came here for my birthday dinner and it was fabulous! They have some fire pits on the front lawn that I really enjoyed sitting and watching the sunset at.

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  7. TomN

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a "must" when visiting the island. Great view, great food, and great service. Not in- expensive, but our visits have always been worth it. Highly recommended.

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  8. KevinT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible ambiance, service and food. Jackie was a fabulous waitress. Gave great recommendations. Loved the mussels, filet mignon, and whitefish. Topped off with hot fudge sundae; all with a spectacular view of the water and Marina. Many thanks to the GM Pete Badour.

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  9. GeoffreyP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, server was polite and courteous, food was good.

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  10. Mary

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I can appreciate the need to make menu's all ala carte, that being said, those sides I am paying additional for should be outstanding! I had the potato pancake that turned out to be an overcooked hash brown. I love the view and feeling like a part of the past. The service is always impeccable! The ambiance as well.

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  11. JoshW

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food from the beginning til the end was all fantastic. Staff is very friendly as soon as you walk into the door and always making sure your experience is top notch!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Superb food! Waiter was great at helping us pair a wine with our meal.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Our server was excellent. Great atmosphere. Great food.

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  14. WIHockey

    Orlando

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter Fred did a fantastic job of steering us to an amazing meal. Great service excellent views

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My parents celebrated their birthdays with dinner at the Grill Room, and the manager even went so far as to deliver a bottle of champagne to their hotel room. Great service, and my parents had a great time 👌🏼

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  16. Lauren

    Northern MI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Atmosphere was nice. Waitress never mentioned any specials but we heard them from a few tables over after the fact. My husband enjoyed his white fish dinner, and loved the potatoes that came with it. I had the lobster Mac and cheese which was very mediocre and disappointing. The lobster itself was great but the Mac and cheese was comparable to a pre made in my opinion, nothing special. Our side of Brussel Sprouts were good but not the best we’ve ever had. Overall the quality of the food was not what we expected for the price.

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  17. Michigan

    Northern MI

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole dining experience was excellent. Our waiter Fred was very attentive, informative and timely. We enjoyed having him as our waiter. We had such a great experience we’re going back the next night. Highly recommend the tomahawk, salmon and French onion soup.

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  18. MeatandTaterLover

    Milwaukee

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    The Grill Room is beautifully appointed with a delightful view of the harbor and lake. Unfortunately, the service and food do not match this standard. The food was of average quality and presentation; not bad, but not in the same class as restaurants at a similar price point (such as Daniel's in Seattle, etc.). The service was deplorable. Our waitress tried to up-sell us every time she came to the table, which was annoying, but she also had very bad manners, reaching across and in front of people as she placed food on the table. She also failed to keep the table tidy, which detracted from the overall ambiance. A notable exception to these issues was the bar; the bartender was charming, skilled, and professional.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very good.

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  20. DavidR

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was wonderful. The food was delicious. The service was excellent.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around excellent meal and experience. 1st time eating here, but we will be back. Came as a recommendation from hotel staff who said it was their favorite restaurant on Mackinac. Now it is mine too.

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  22. LaurenC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing views, great ambience, excellent food and service! The piano player in the evening is so good but unobtrusive. Perfect background music, very classy. Highly recommend!

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  23. jodie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Fred. Best Prime Rib ever.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere.

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  25. LizzyK

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and gorgeous view. Unfortunately our food and service was not great. Mainly the food. I had ordered the fillet medium and when it came out, it literally looked like a hamburger. More than well done w fake grill marks. Our waitress took it back and we did get a new steak which was still not great, especially for the $60 price. Plus my husband and daughter were already almost done with their food. In the end, our waitress never told us about any specials(which we heard from the next table over being told) and there was no compensation for the steak besides just a new one, late. We do plan on eating breakfast at 1852 since we are staying at the hotel but I would personally don’t think the value is good for dinner.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was awesome! The food was amazing!

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  27. MichaelV

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an AMAZING meal, service was outstanding and our view was overlooking the bay! Fantastic 43rd anniversary!

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  28. KingCavalier

    Detroit

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoy this restaurant. Manager always greets and seats you with a personal touch. Nice bar to get a cocktail before dinner. The servers are very attentive and the menu is diverse with lots of choices. Can sit outside in the summer although the number of tables are limited. Nice views of the harbor.

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  29. John16

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Requested a window seat with view and was accommon dated.

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  30. CraigW

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal, excellent Old Fashiond and Prosecco, and were taken care of very well by our waiter Oscar. We always look forward to eating at the Island House/1852 Room when we visit Mackinac Island. We look forward to our future visits!

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  31. KingCavalier

    Detroit

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1852 is consistently good. Lots of diverse menu choices and solid service. The views are very nice and our first time visiting in October.

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  32. DebbieH

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great evening. My husband and I came for a nice dinner and had a great time. We've been here before so we anticipated that we would be well served and relaxed with a beautiful view of the harbor. I believe Erica was our server - she was attentive, friendly and very personable. Our food was great and the portions were big. FYI - the salads are huge - plenty to share as a starter or as an entire meal for one. Our entrees were yummy!

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  33. Susan

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall2food3service5ambience5
    We have come to your restaurant in the past and enjoyed it. We were not happy that you are now Ala carte. The meat we had was very good but one entre came with spatzle that was not very good and the side of brussel sprouts we did not care for. We felt it was very expensive for a mediocre meal. Piano music was excellent!

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  34. PatrickH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This was our 50th wedding anniversary dinner. The food was at best mediocre, the service was average and ambiance was nice but nothing spectacular. Although they were aware in advance of this special occasion as well as my dietary restrictions, there was no acknowledgement when we were seated. While we still had a nice time, I was hoping for more.

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  35. ConnieB

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food excellent, didn’t appreciate sport televisions that I had to see while eating my very expensive meal.

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  36. JeffreyK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were looking for a restaurant with a great view of the water and great food. This restaurant delivered on both areas. The meal was great and was topped off with a sautéed walleye served with lobster reduction sauce. This dish was so good my wife ordered one meal to go. I told the staff they needed to bottle that reduction sauce it was that good. Service was top shelf and I would come back again for sure

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  37. chandraf

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love grabbing breakfast here. We ha the same wonderful waitress as last year

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  38. RichardC

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Undoubtedly the finest dining on Mackinac Island. Beautiful setting, wonderful ambiance, great food and excellent service. Very enjoyable experience. My wife had the evenings chefs special…. Wienerschnitzel which was reported to be excellent and I enjoyed Fettucine ai Frutti di Mare ….also excellent. Our server Oscar did a great job and we left happy for the experience.

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  39. TheDiningDarling

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grill 1852 is a gem! We celebrated my birthday dinner with the BEST of the best service and cuisine on Mackinac Island. A romantic and beautiful setting paired with the most professional, friendly and welcoming staff. I prefer to drink my desert so I indulged in the chocolate fudge martini. The crab cakes are a must. The mushroom risotto is so rich and creamy (definitely share worthy). And the planked white fish is phenomenal! Everything was perfection. Never a disappointment when visiting the Island House Hotel and all of the wonderful Hospitality Staff that keeps it running.

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  40. CLS00

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Other than the screaming toddler next to us the atmosphere and food were great! I had the filet and my wife had a custom vegan risotto dish. The wait staff went out of his way to accommodate my with dietary needs.

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1852 Grill Room is rated 4.9 stars by 1056 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for 1852 Grill Room

6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Inside Island House Hotel

  • Neighborhood

    Mackinac Island

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Bicycle racks for our guests are located in front of the Island House Hotel.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Phil Kromer

  • Entertainment

    Nightly piano player, John Kissane, provides the perfect ambiance to our 1852 Grill Room guests.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

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