Restaurants near Mancelona

“Everything is just wonderful!”

“Great food, great service”

“OMG. Just left The Iron Skillet. Visiting from Kentucky and had the meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetables and it was AMAZING!! My sister had the burrito and it was absolutely delicious!!! All the food was hot as well. Great and friendly service too. If you’re around Mancelona it’s a must. I can only imagine what breakfast is like. ♥️”

“We used to enjoy going there but the last few years the quality has gone way down as their prices have gone way up.”

“I LOVE the cheesy chicken bread! Their BBQ chicken pizza is the best I've had!”

“We had our wedding at the Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek and it was absolutely beautiful! Our coordinator, Amber, was fantastic and kept everything moving as we’re were planning the wedding and during the wedding itself! Great food, friendly staff, and overall a positive experience. Thank you for a day I’ll never forget!”

“Great place, Great food and Great staff. Highly recommend live entertainment frequently..”

“Best food in Mancelona! My favorite place to have lunch. Nice cozy welcoming place. Sue is the BEST!”

“We had our wedding at the Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek and it was absolutely beautiful! Our coordinator, Amber, was fantastic and kept everything moving as we’re were planning the wedding and during the wedding itself! Great food, friendly staff, and overall a positive experience. Thank you for a day I’ll never forget!”

“We received fast service through the Drive-thru. Great tasting fries. My vanilla shake was perfect, too. I loved all of the green grass around this place where you could sit in nature and eat.”

“My son enjoys his “donut walk” and the owners and their staff are always so sweet! Irish cream cold brew with the cold foam is absolutely delish.”

“We loved our food!! It was our first visit. We will come back soon!!!”

“The best local hangout with great food.”

“There are several pizza options around and after tonight Papa K’s will be at the top of my list. Excellent “pizza pocket” and the normal pizza is pretty great as well. We also got some chicken strips, which were pretty decent.”

“Great hole in the wall bar/grill. Extremely limited menu, but fresh burgers, tasty crinkle fries and genuinely nice bartender.
Enjoyed my food and watched the Olympics. Would definitely visit here again!!”

“Came here after no one Waited on us at another place. We had great service. The two girls running the bar killed it w their tag team approach and friendly attitude. Burger was great thank you !!”

“The arcade was fun and, while we weren’t good at it, we bowled as well. It was a lot of fun and the service was really friendly. Surprised more people don’t come here! (Didn’t eat any food though, but it looked good.)”

“Me and my grandpa were going to go to the lakeveiw dinner, but it was not open. But we are so glad it wasn’t because it caused us to come to the Bistro! They have delecious food, and the whole staff is very kind. They rolled out the red carpet for us, we felt like celebrities! Overall a great place to come and enjoy your lunch!”

“We had our wedding at the Lakeview Hotel at Shanty Creek and it was absolutely beautiful! Our coordinator, Amber, was fantastic and kept everything moving as we’re were planning the wedding and during the wedding itself! Great food, friendly staff, and overall a positive experience. Thank you for a day I’ll never forget!”

“Clean atmosphere, friendly service, free Wi-Fi and yummy coffee!”

“May 31 2025
Saturday, a young redheaded red bearded man at the drive thru made the entire visit worth the trip. He even sang the badah bop be bop McDonald's theme song 🎵 people like him make the human exchange necessary and missed. He's a gem. Give him a raise and tell we think he stands put!”

“We had a truly wonderful family dinner at Lakeview. The chicken tenders were something special—crispy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service stood out as well; the staff was attentive, warm, and made us feel right at home. What made the evening even better was the atmosphere—relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying time together as a family. From the food to the service, everything came together to create a memorable dining experience that we'll definitely look forward to repeating.”