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Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse, Indian River, MI

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse

4.9
4.9
617 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
We have thoughtfully renovated a historic 1938 log building to a beautiful rustic chic atmosphere. Executive Chef Michael will take great care to provide our Guests a dining experience like no other. Our menu will offer a selection of ala cart steaks, seafood, salads, and shareables. We also offer an array of craft cocktails, beer, and an extensive wine selection. Michael and Maggie Wilp share a passion for quality food and service, careful attention to details, and are determined to treat every person that walks through the door as a welcome Guest.
4653 S. Straits Highway, Indian River, MI, 49749.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 238-2137

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Michael Wilp

  • Neighborhood

    Petoskey

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 617 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Northern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. AnnT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Michael's is our Favorite place to go! The food is absolutely amazing! If you like shrimp, you MUST order the shrimp cocktail, it can be shared by four BUT, I order it just for me and enjoy every single bite. Their steaks are amazing! Their short ribs are to die for! Actually, I cannot think of anything on the menu that is anything but top quality and delicious! Try their gazpacho, if they have it as a soup of the day, yum! Bon Appetite! Ann T
  2. JoeM

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michaels Steakhouse was excellent! We had the premium ribeye which was very tasty and excellent. My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary there and it was an excellent choice.
  3. LaszloS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special thanks to Virginia to help me out to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Truly, she’s the best waitress in town. Thank you.
  4. kelsey

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic! We went for my husbands birthday and the service and food and drinks were amazing! Would recommend.
  5. MarkE

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly service. Sat outside and enjoyed the summer weather. Our server, Mandy, was spectacular!
  6. pooljewel

    Tulsa

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Virginia was absolutely fabulous waiting on us. We will be back. The food was outstanding!!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    I went through all the trouble of requesting a dessert that they serve as a birthday surprise like a candle or special writing something. And also requested a table as child free as possible. When it came time for the surprise dessert the waiter looked at me like I had three heads and of course we were seated next to a huge family table. Very loud. I’m older and wear hearing aids, so with out having to yell at my friends over the din of children screaming would have been nice. When I mentioned this to the hostess she said “ well that’s on me I didn’t read the comment. “. I think this needs to be a training session for the staff. I would have left a bigger tip had it all gone as planned. I think a compensation should have been offered but that’s just me. Now! Going forward the waiter was perfect and it was the best 40.00 steak I ever had. I think It’s A bit expensive with everything ala carte but it was a special night. ( hence the reason for the instructions. ). Why go through all that if they aren’t going to be read? If you’re up in that area try the thirsty sturgeon as well
  8. SandieH

    Northern MI

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the Sushi - excellent - glad to hear they will continue to include on menu all summer.
  9. Laurie

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Michael's, food is always wonderful, fresh, and we feel at home. Their salmon and is a must, as is their whitefish and sushi. We also love the Silo for outdoor dining and their burger and truffles fries are amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you choose... Ask for Randy as your server...he's the best!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was excellent as always. One of our favorite places for dining. Staff is great, good is excellent.
  11. DeniseW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It just keeps getting better at Michael’s! The sushi is the best around.
  12. SandieH

    Northern MI

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit after being south for the winter and Michael’s delivers just as I remember. Food is to die for. Wait staff amazing as usual - great job Virginia as you always do. Very excited to hear sushi will be on the menu all summer.
  13. AnnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fine dining in northern mi:) The food was exceptional. We sat in the dining room and it was reasonably full for a Wednesday . Our server Randy was fabulous, witty and spot on. The prices were moderately high and worth it! We will go back to sample the rest of the menu:)
  14. JimL

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual Michaels delivers. Sue and I had our anniversary dinner Saturday it was perfect. I had ribeye and she had short ribs. Our server was very attentive, so was the rest of the staff. We followed up with a drink in the bar and again service was great.
  15. SueK

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good wings but they could have been bigger. Fantastic Brussel sprouts.
  16. DeborahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elizabeth was an excellent waiter -quite attentive yet not hovering. My only complaint would be the servers bringing out the food did not always place it in front of the correct person, but we quickly switched the dishes around. Our 4 steaks were cooked to the exact “done-ness” we requested - not over or under cooked. The meat had a lot of flavor and was tender but still had texture. Salads were yummy, and I loved my Caesar. Grilled asparagus was tender and cooked Al dente and 1 serving easily served 2 people. A fantastic meal! I liked the twist of a Michigan Margarita made with tart cherry juice, and wine … we all topped off the meal with a chocolate cherry bourbon ice cream which was generous enough for 2 people to share. Thanks for a terrific meal … it is pricey, but definitely worth it for special occasions.
  17. Greg

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrate an anniversary with friends. Great evening!
  18. Tracy

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place. Great food, staff and atmosphere.
  19. DanF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server, Eric, did excellent job. Food was prepared just as we ordered. Excellent experience!
  20. Toni

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and server’s always top notch. The dining room is always too cool for me and most of my friends.
  21. MelissaN

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best meal I’ve ever had. Service was incredible!
  22. ScottJ

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistent and always really good! Great food great drinks great service!
  23. 13grandkids

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had the 16oz Pork Chop. It was to be medium. As I began slicing the chop I noticed the meat was more than medium. As I got to the middle of the chop. The color of the meat became medium and the favor and the tenderness of the meat was what I wanted my chop to be. It also was over salted for me. I would when ordering again say light on the salt. My sweet potatoe side was delicious. Bourbon Ice Cream was delicious as always. I love the decor and the layout. Appreciate the very clean bathroom. I do enjoy going to Michael’s.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love coming there on wednesdays to listen to the music every week
  25. MichiganTony

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From the time we walked in until the time we left, we had a wonderful experience at Michael's. It was our 1st time there, But it will definitely not be our last. The service was attentive and our server's recommendations were spot on. The food was well prepared and the quality was fantastic. And we were allowed plenty of time to enjoy our meal and time together. We look forward to trying more items on the menu. , and we're excited to try. Items from their tavern menu for more casual evenings as well
  26. MJC23

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great place for a fine dinner. It's the total package, atmosphere, service & food.
  27. STEVEJ

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Second visit to Michael's. The first was for my birthday last December and the food and service could not haver been better. This trip was more of the same. It was a bit of a drive but was worth every7 mile.
  28. MikeV

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dining experience was excellent! The atmosphere, the service, and especially the food. We asked the maître d’ for a specific table and she handled it for us with no complaints. Our waitress was prompt explaining all the details of the food to us, and was timely when delivering dinner and dessert. We will definitely be back.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations and chose the bar side for a more casual atmosphere. We usually always sit in the dinning room. We have always had a great experience at Michaels. The only thing that sticks out is young children were in the dinning side and once in the bar side. I’m surprised with the price point and nice atmosphere that young children are brought. Breaks up the ambiance and dinning experience. (Just fyi I love kids, I have 2 of my own. This is not a restaurant I’d bring young kids to)
  30. Jdojr

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal and service....will definitely be back.
  31. HayleyS

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding, the server was wonderful. The service received was terrific. I would recommend Michaels to everyone. The food is amazing, perfectly cooked.
  32. MikeL

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good.
  33. ScotS

    Naples

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food prepared well. Service is fantastic, couldn’t be happier. Our server, Miles, was polite, friendly and professional. Other service team also jumped in to refill drinks and clear plates. Micheals is alway good, consistent and an enjoyable evening out.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, great service. Will definitely go back when we are in the area.
  35. BobD

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Really enjoyed our waitress
  36. DanaD

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we go to Michaels we walk away full and happy! The atmosphere is great, the service is on point and the food is exceptional always!
  37. AaronC

    Toledo

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience3
    STAY AWAY!! Not that we want too, but the owner doesn’t respect or appreciate anyone! Have kids running reservations and apparently you are not allowed to make changes. Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful after being shown that we called to make changes. Our waiter was amazing, the food was awesome- the the owner made it a point to tell the whole staff about an error that was their own. Sat people who had reservations and regulars in an awkward table set up OVER a walk-in. STAY AWAY!! You may enjoy your service and food, but you will not be able to escape the rudeness of the owner in the front of the house!
  38. BobD

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, great team members, great experience. Looking forward to our next visit.
  39. AaronC

    Toledo

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience1
    The one owner is rude and disrespectful - I believe childish is more appropriate. Too bad that she doesn’t appreciate her customers. Have eaten there almost weekly for almost 2 years and she could careless. We won’t go back and will ensure that everyone in town knows what happened when her staff makes mistakes. It’s obvious that the young woman that have working are scared of her. So very sad considering her husband ensures the food is amazing and the wait staff is always on top of things.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 238-2137.

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse is rated 4.9 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse

4653 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749-9301

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Petoskey

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Michael Wilp

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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