The Iron Skillet
$ • American, New American
Hours:
524 S Williams St U.S. 131 Highway, Mancelona
(231) 587-9778
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We come up from the Midland area to visit. The food is amazing. The wait staff is fun and attentive and the atmosphere is wonderful. I also want to note, the portions are huge! We definitely get our money's worth.
Jan 2, 2025. Just let me say this first. It’s not the food I’m going to review. The food was very good. It’s the waitress that was the problem. If Jesus walked in the restaurant with worn shoes and a tattered coat would you look down your nose at him? Would you be rude or look and act like he was beneath you? That’s how you were to me, my grand daughter and my autistic son. I know my son doesn’t look like he has much but he functions on his own and does fairly well....read full review
I dined in on 01/02/2025 and was appalled by all of the staff’s behaviors. When my family and I walked in to the restaurant, they were rude right from the beginning. The staff made us feel like we were bothering them and we were a piece of trash. The food was okay, but we refuse to go back because of the way we were treated. There was never a smile, and on top of that our waitress snatched my card and bill right from my hand. I would suggest to management that they sit down...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 2PM |
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The Iron Skillet is a hometown-style diner known for its large portions, flavorful food, and friendly service. Visitors praise the breakfast, calling it the best they've ever had, especially the smoked corned beef in the skillets, banana bread french toast, and hash browns that taste like popcorn. The meals often come with toast or pancakes, and many recommend upgrading to sides like truffle fries for extra flavor. The restaurant offers a wide variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes such as country fried steak, cheeseburgers, and ribs that are cooked to perfection and served hot. The service staff is friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience. Portions are generous, and the food is consistently delicious, prompting guests to return multiple times, even traveling out of their way for a visit. Although some noted that chips are served in a bag and may prefer other sides, overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its quality food and excellent service. The Iron Skillet provides a comforting, flavorful experience that keeps customers coming back.