The White Buffalo Bar & Grille

Name: The White Buffalo Bar & Grille
Address: 312 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, 49701
Telephone: (231) 436-6104
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (19)

$31 to $50

American

312 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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At The White Buffalo Bar & Grille we serve local, fresh, and healthy food. Located in historic downtown Mackinaw City, just steps from the ferry docks, our menu features bison raised at a local farm and fish caught daily. Enjoy the health benefits of lean bison meat and omega-3 rich fish while supporting local businesses. Join us for a nourishing dining experience that celebrates our community and your well-being. We offer finer dining as well as a more casual rooftop experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Native American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 436-6104
Website
http://www.thewhitebuffalobarandgrille.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
312 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Neighborhood
Mackinaw City
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 19 people are saying

The White Buffalo Bar & Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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19 Reviews

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AJ
Nashville2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bison stroganoff did not have much meat in it at all. Chicken Boursin was decent but not as good as expected. Draft cider and white Buffalo (White Russian) were very good! Waitress was top notch!!
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OpenTable Diner
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great experience. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming. Best steak ever!!
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Jean
Detroit / Eastern Michigan12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bison stroganoff and Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin were both outstanding. Very tasty! Jackie is a great server!
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Chaz
Indiana5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Over all good experience. The appetizer we ordered wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. But everything else was great.
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Coreen
Wisconsin6 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nicer restaurant in a busy tourist town. Good service considering it was busy.
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Netsa
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful restaurant. It began with our sweet server who was so nice and polite. The appetizers- spinach artichoke dip was sooo delicious (one of the best we’ve had). Our drinks were very tasty and the food delicious. We will definitely recommend and come back here again
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
3.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Expected an up-scale restaurant but got what the name implies a grille. Service was good. The menu had a limited selection and the food was average. House Chardonnay had an edge and tasted cheap. Overall probably better than most joints in Mackinaw City but a disappointment.
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Amy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic!!! Loved it. Sat on the roof along the edge, great view! Amazing food!
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OpenTable Diner
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I had the bison stroganoff. It was well presented, tasted delicious. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive to our needs. I don’t usually carry a lot of cash, but their computer was broken and they required cash for payment. Hence, we didn’t order wine or an after dinner drink, because I had limited cash. Luckily I had been to the bank that day and we drove 25 miles to try this restaurant. I’m sure with all the traffic from tourist they weren’t too concerned. As a local customer ( I live on one of the lakes year round)in the area we’ll see how they fare in the winter months.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana2 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was decent but took over an hour to get it while the tables around us that arrived AFTER us got their food before us, with one even paying their bill and leaving before our food arrived. Never got refills on drinks, had to get our own from the bar. We chose this restaurant based on the reviews, overall disappointed and wouldn’t go back.
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The White Buffalo Bar & Grille is rated 3.9 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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312 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

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Neighborhood
Mackinaw City
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Native American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewhitebuffalobarandgrille.com/
Phone number
(231) 436-6104

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