Iron Bay Restaurant

Name: Iron Bay Restaurant
Address: 105 E Washington St., Marquette, MI, United States, 49855
Telephone: (906) 273-0990
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

91 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Experience excellent food, service, & atmosphere in Marquette's most iconic & historic locations!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(906) 273-0990

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(906) 273-0990
Website
https://www.ironbaymqt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Andrew Hillary

Location
105 E Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855
Neighborhood
Marquette
Cross street
Lakeshore Blvd
Parking details
½ Block away is our private lot as well as a public parking lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

NACHOS$14.00
tortilla chips, queso, cheddar and jack blend, black beans, avocado-lime crema, scallions / Add chicken or pork 4
RED BEET HUMMUS SPREAD$12.00
served with pickled vegetables, and flatbread crackers
SUPERIOR WHITEFISH TATER TOTS$12.00
made with local whitefish, served with remoulade
BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑOS$14.00
stuffed with cilantro-lime cream cheese, served with Michigan Cherry Bourbon BBQ
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP$13.00
homemade dip served with garlic toasted baguette
BEER CHEESE SPREAD$10.00
served chilled with soft, warm pretzel bites
CHICKEN WINGS$15.00
one pound boneless wings with choice of Michigan Cherry Bourbon BBQ, Lemon Pepper or Sweet Heat Chili Sauce, served with buttermilk ranch or blue cheese

Soups and Salads

wrap any salad in a flour or spinach and herb tortilla for 1 add to any salad: chicken or whitefish 5

ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLE SALAD$15.00
winter greens tossed in a pomegranate vinaigrette, topped with beets, spiced pecans, roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips
FARMER SALAD$15.00
spring greens, bacon, dried cherries, spiced nuts, warmed goat cheese drizzled with balsamic glaze
CHOPPED SALAD$15.00
spring greens, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, onion, tomato, cucumber with buttermilk ranch or blue cheese dressing
SUPERIOR WHITEFISH CHOWDER
local whitefish in a classic New England style chowder
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
creamy chicken soup with red quinoa and a burst of lemony citrus
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
SOUP AND HALF SALAD
any combination of a cup of soup and half-size salad (price varies based on salad choice)

Burgers

Served with choice of one side. Burgers are 1/3 pound of local beef, prepared medium, unless specified otherwise and served on a Michigan brioche bun / add bacon 2 / sub plant-based patty 1

IRON ORE BURGER$16.00
swiss, roasted mushrooms, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato
BELL TOWER BURGER$17.00
cheddar, bacon, fried onion strings, lettuce, tomato, Michigan Cherry Bourbon BBQ
FOUNDRY BURGER$16.00
blue cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Yooper Sister’s Sweet Pepper Jam
IRON BAY DOUBLE SMASH$14.00
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, IB sauce

features

Served with choice of one side. Panini cannot be modified

LEMON TAHINI QUINOA BOWL$16.00
roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower served over a bed of red quinoa and topped with lemon tahini dressing
CRANBERRY CHICKEN PANINO$15.00
roasted chicken, swiss, cranberry chutney, bacon, lemon aioli on Detroit sourdough
SUPERIOR WHITEFISH TACOS$18.00
two flour or corn tortillas, seasoned local whitefish, cabbage slaw, sour cream, cilantro
SUPERIOR WHITEFISH AND CHIPS$22.00
beer-battered local whitefish with black pepper fries, cabbage slaw, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge
PULLED PORK SANDWICH$15.00
gouda, slow roasted pulled pork, cabbage slaw, sweet and spicy pickles, Michigan Cherry Bourbon BBQ served on a pretzel bun
SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH$17.00
buttermilk marinated, hand-breaded and fried chicken thigh, sauced with either spicy dijon or hot-honey glaze, lettuce, tomato, sweet and spicy pickles, served on a brioche bun

Sides

black pepper fries
seasonal vegetables
side salad
Seasoned potato chips
cup of soup
bowl of soup$3.00

Kid's Options

served with homemade applesauce and a milk, lemonade, or juice

BONELESS CHICKEN BITES$9.00
MAC N’ CHEESE$9.00
WHITEFISH TACO$9.00
one whitefish taco seasoned or plain, corn or flour tortilla, slaw, and avocado-lime crema

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
American
Northern Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Northern Michigan
American

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JennikaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had appetizers, drinks, entrees and dessert and all of it was absolutely delicious. Iron Bay is on the top of our list on mqt now!
B
Bradley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and excellent service. It was an amazing overall experience. Food came out fresh and didn’t take long at all. Will certainly be back — my favorite place to eat in Marquette!
JP
JudyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a milestone birthday dinner for me and it was perfect. Superb service and food. Loved the whitefish tots, chowder, pulled pork, and goat cheese cheesecake.
MB
MeganB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here was delicious! It was a little bit expensive, but we went for our anniversary dinner & it was worth it! The hard apple cider is amazing as well. The staff was also super nice & helpful! We would totally go again.
SJ
SJMF
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter just decided to be part of NMU ‘27 and I could not be more thrilled because I love this restaurant 💚
HR
HeatherR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, as always, did not disappoint. Great restaurant. Wonderful service.
SE
SuzanneE
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been craving the whitefish tots since we first tried them last spring. So happy to enjoy them again. Great service and drinks too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was great overall!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely cocktails and beautiful Farmers Salad. The whitefish tater tots were absolutely delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I especially recommend the whitefish tatertots and the lemon quinoa chicken soup
HH
HannahH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time eating here with my friends and it was amazing. Our waitress was attentive and very kind to us throughout our time there. The waitress made sure to make my friend feel special for her birthday. Overall, I love everything about my experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great staff beautiful space
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!
GJ
GloriaJ
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. The red pepper hummus wrap was great.
LS
LeeS
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whitefish tater tots were the best! Mika, our server, was exceptional. We will be back!
VR
ValuesRule
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both of us were very happy with both the menu selection, as well as the quality of what we ordered. Very yummy! The best part was the gracious and accommodating staff -- Liv was such a positive and easy-going server, Hannah and Jess were helpful with our reservation (and change!), and the person who brought out our food was so cute and sweet spirited. Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurant experiences that I have had. Great appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
JJ
JJJ85
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Old Fashioned in the universe!
LM
LoriM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bell tower burger and whitefish tacos are amazing. Fish and chips are a little greasy but overall was good. Service was stellar. Love this place.
TC
TCashion
Memphis/West TN
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Started with whitefish tater tots. Didn’t even know there was such a thing! Then had whitefish chowder with a Caesar salad. All was excellent. Also, they had an unusual beer by Oddside Ales out of Grand Haven, MI - Pior Restraint. Great service, too! Would readily go back again!
KR
KatieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were early for our reservation and they got us seated right away. We were able to sample several beers before making a decision. Food was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall the food was excellent and I definitely want to go back! Reservations are needed! I'm impressed with their upcycling of bar/food items.
ES
EmilyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good beer selection. Small-ish menu but good options. Very busy, recommend a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great salads and beer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious whitefish sandwich. Loved the passionfruit cocktail (yummmm). Service was attentive and great. Beautiful location.
a
andyjj
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service. Sandwiches were very good although smallish for the price. Fries were awesome. Noice level from inhouse music was a bit high to hear conversation around table
CS
CoryS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, fun place. Excellent views of the water. Could use a couple more options on the menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Not just for beer but definitely a plus!
SO
ShannonO
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Not a huge selection on the menu but my teens managed to find something to eat
BW
BWET
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
This is one of the few restaurants in Marquette that takes reservations and hold to them. Server was also trained to check in with us during the meal. Salads were fresh and the burgers were ok. Place is loud. Bar service was pretty slow
DB
DaveB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Asked the waitress her opinion between 2 food choices. Can’t argue with what she chose. Black pepper fries were a welcomed surprise. I thought they would be very peppery but they weren’t. Stop and eat here. You won’t be sorry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic place for some Indiana folk to visit when they’re on the south shore.
BT
BradT
Northern MI
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service. We were seated right away even though we showed up early for our reservation. Food was delicious, especially the white fish tater tots. My foundry burger was a bit dry.
GH
GregH
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great atmosphere. Amazing hard working staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is the best and most consistently excellent restaurant in marquette on all criteria. Bravo! Would be bonus if you could make the flies go away in the tap room and the restaurant😊
CP
ChristineP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great drinks and our waitress was fantastic! Will return.
RB
RichardB
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server Alex was a delight. Everything from the cucumber mule to the whitefish sandwich was delicious! I recommend a reservation. At 5:30 it was packed. Fun atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome service and great food. I highly recommend this restaurant. The whitefish is fabulous!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having a reservation made all the difference!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Iron Bay Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (906) 273-0990.

Iron Bay Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(906) 273-0990

105 E Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lakeshore Blvd
Neighborhood
Marquette
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
½ Block away is our private lot as well as a public parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Andrew Hillary
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ironbaymqt.com/
Phone number
(906) 273-0990

Iron Bay Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

superior whitefish chowder

Superior Whitefish Tater Tots

chips and pico

appetizers

NACHOS$14.00

RED BEET HUMMUS SPREAD$12.00

SUPERIOR WHITEFISH TATER TOTS$12.00

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑOS$14.00

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP$13.00

BEER CHEESE SPREAD$10.00

CHICKEN WINGS$15.00

Soups and Salads

ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLE SALAD$15.00

FARMER SALAD$15.00

CHOPPED SALAD$15.00

SUPERIOR WHITEFISH CHOWDER

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

SOUP AND HALF SALAD

Burgers

IRON ORE BURGER$16.00

BELL TOWER BURGER$17.00

FOUNDRY BURGER$16.00

IRON BAY DOUBLE SMASH$14.00

features

LEMON TAHINI QUINOA BOWL$16.00

CRANBERRY CHICKEN PANINO$15.00

SUPERIOR WHITEFISH TACOS$18.00

SUPERIOR WHITEFISH AND CHIPS$22.00

PULLED PORK SANDWICH$15.00

SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH$17.00

Sides

black pepper fries

seasonal vegetables

side salad

Seasoned potato chips

cup of soup

bowl of soup$3.00

Kid's Options

BONELESS CHICKEN BITES$9.00

MAC N’ CHEESE$9.00

WHITEFISH TACO$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Iron Bay Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Iron Bay Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Iron Bay Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information