Bear Lake Inn & Dingmans Beergarden

19 W Bear Lake Rd SE, Kalkaska
(231) 384-6450

Recent Reviews

Muddysbuggy

Bartender that was working the afternoon of 4-13-24 really need an attitude adjustment. I brought in 40 people to the establishment, you'd think she'd be happy to get the tips, guess I was wrong. All she did was pour out negativity. She was upset because there was to many people... Ummm wow. I'll take my group elsewhere if that's the welcoming we get.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Em Jackson

the owners are deplorable, and are always drunk at the bar. i’m blocked from their facebook after getting S/A’ed on a shift while I was working with them. (and since it was their friend, it was okay, because they were drunk off the drinks that friend rarely paid for) poor ownership, & disgusting humans who run the place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Ian Miller

Literally had the worst experience, everyone on the staff was drunk, kitchen manager was making another employee cry and laughing about, before they took her third smoke break since I sat down. The owners were there, but hammered. Tried to ask me how my meal was(it was terrible) but couldn't even form a coherent sentence. It makes a dive bar look classy. Rather eat out of a McDonald's dumpster than waste my time or money here. Also pretty sure someone was smoking meth in the parking lot.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Samantha Wright

It’s been awhile since I’ve been here but it’s always been ok. It’s always busy when we go but that’s ok. The food is good and the drinks are cold.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Rodeo Burger

Tabetha Butterfield

Extremely slow service. No follow-up unless tracked down. Food was very average and not worth the price. Charging $1 for dipping sauce for a tender basket is ridiculous.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Guy Wolgamott II

Small inn, good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks

Elizabeth Scholten

Amazing pizza!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Here Piggy Piggy Pizza

William Wingfield

Food was

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Scott Nelson

On the TRAIL ! Great food n drink, homemade chili, friendly service and atmosphere. Dedicated parking for ORV’s , outside cabana and games. Large screen monitors for sports. Great place !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Small Garden Salad, Cowboy Burger, 11 Pizza, Habanro Wings, Jumbo Wings, Meat Lovers, Beer Batter Onion Rings, Rodeo Burger, French Onion Soup, Burger and Fries

Cliff Wheeler

Drinking only!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Bartlett

Recently became locals and this is the first place we stopped in for a meal - had a Hawaiian pizza and was amazed that there was fresh pineapple on it, not canned! the crust was fantastic but the sauce wasn't great. The atmosphere is friendly and we've been back since when I had the Walleye and LOVED it. As you can see from some of the photos this oasis is in the heart of the areas riding trails so I can't wait to check it out in the summer when we can hang out on the patio after a day of side by side trail riding.Parking: It's not uncommon to see the lot half filled with ATV's, SXS's or Snowmobiles - still plenty of parking!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Pizza

Amanda See

Absolutely the best food and they have a lot of options and a great drink menu and cocktails. The service was amazing our waitress was super nice and made sure we were taken care of .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corn Dip, Walleye Burger with Fries, Burger and Fries

Uda Mann

Mediocre food. Nice place though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Hank Pielack

Overcooked chicken. Had to lift up lettuce to find chicken. High price point for mediocre food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Scarlett G.E

Food is delicious. The place is spacious, the atmosphere is very good. The service was average. The echo of the place was a little uncomfortable. However, I would happily return just to eat the mozzarella sticks and such a delicious burger.Parking: good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Habanro Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Hawaiian Pizza, Burger and Fries

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Bear Lake Inn & Dingmans Beergarden

19 W Bear Lake Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 384-6450