Delicious chicken, I’ve never had something so juicy before. The atmosphere is wonderful, highly recommend checking out the bar and having a drink!
Ellen Stevens
Delightful retro type of bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
JJ Knolton
You pay for all-you-can-eat and get rushed out after one plate. No refills (at least not from the server I had) and poor treatment overall. When you bring it up, they just say “What can we do?” — but when you give them solutions, they do nothing. I will not be back and do not recommend this place. They come across as a money-hungry “family business.” Hopefully, they treat their family better than they treat their customers.
J Knolton
I’m extremely disappointed with my experience. Despite paying for the all-you-can-eat option, I was rushed by the server and only received one plate of food before being pushed out. I paid over $100 for two people and barely got $10 worth of food. I used to really enjoy this place, but the service was unacceptable this time. On top of that, I was only offered one glass of water and one Captain and Coke. This is not the experience I paid for or expected.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jeremy Sanders
Quite possibly the worst cost to quality ratio in Michigan. 76 dollars for 6 small pieces of perch. Go at your own peril
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Corwin Fergus
Best fried chicken and noodles family dinner out there. We love Dam Site Inn and keep the tradition going by bringing back each new generation to experience it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Richardson
Great food, great atmosphere. A real classic, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner
Diane Hopps
Located in Pellston, Mi. This “iconic restaurant “ is well known for its for its excellent chicken dinner! From “all you can eat, or if you prefer, choose from their other foods they have to offer. (Check their hours, as they close for the winter season). From a clothed table, waiters/waitresses and some of the fixtures are the original from the 60’s. Check out the separate bar. You’ll be back in time. Also this will be the best chicken dinner you ever had! Homemade noodles, gravy, real mashed potatoes , salads, vegetables, rolls. You will not go away hungry! Drinks/ wines available, if you wish. I highly recommend this iconic restaurant all staff was helpful, courteous, which is another great factor! If you visit Michigan, make sure this is a “must stop and eat at this restaurant!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Grego
What a classic! Great chicken dinners, all homemade sides, white table cloth and actual napkins. Our waiter, Matt, made the whole experience all the better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie Sharlow
We were in last week for a DELICIOUS CHICKEN DINNER. This was our first time and we will be back. Our server Mamee(?sorry on spelling).. I do have to say I have never had anybody as delightful as her! A jewel! 😊
The atmosphere was great. Enjoyed the whole experience!
I cannot say enough about the food. This blows Frankenmuth out of the water. Our server Tom did a great job and boxed up our leftovers for us. We will return, worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Alec Woods
best dining experience in northern Michigan
Brad The Wizard
We got to the Dam site in just as they opened. The chicken was recommend to us by friends. Its an old school place that knows how to cook chicken right. The fried chicken outside was perfectly crispy & inside tender and moist. Seasoned right & was quality chicken. Couldn't and wouldn't ask for it to better. We went to Zehnders the next evening and I had the fried chicken there as well. Zehnders is not recommend in my opinion there seasoning is off & chicken was low quality. Dam site inn cooks the chicken the way its susposed to be done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Leazier
We have driven past the Dam Site Inn hundreds of times through the years. Saturday evening we decided to give it a go. Wow. Impressed and we will be back. It is homemade deliciousness! The fried chicken is like how grandma used to make it. Oh and the perch…ahhhmazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The buttery homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, chicken gravy…it was all delicious.
What made our visit exceptional was our server, Matt. He told us the history, we chatted about concerts! He was so personal and Dam good at his job. We did not have to wait for anything.
We will see you soon!!
Syd Electric
Greatest combination of Family and Fine dining. Hidden in the woods is a plus. All staff was remarkable
Delicious chicken, I’ve never had something so juicy before. The atmosphere is wonderful, highly recommend checking out the bar and having a drink!
Delightful retro type of bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
You pay for all-you-can-eat and get rushed out after one plate. No refills (at least not from the server I had) and poor treatment overall. When you bring it up, they just say “What can we do?” — but when you give them solutions, they do nothing. I will not be back and do not recommend this place. They come across as a money-hungry “family business.” Hopefully, they treat their family better than they treat their customers.
I’m extremely disappointed with my experience. Despite paying for the all-you-can-eat option, I was rushed by the server and only received one plate of food before being pushed out. I paid over $100 for two people and barely got $10 worth of food. I used to really enjoy this place, but the service was unacceptable this time. On top of that, I was only offered one glass of water and one Captain and Coke. This is not the experience I paid for or expected.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Quite possibly the worst cost to quality ratio in Michigan. 76 dollars for 6 small pieces of perch. Go at your own peril
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Best fried chicken and noodles family dinner out there. We love Dam Site Inn and keep the tradition going by bringing back each new generation to experience it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great atmosphere. A real classic, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner
Located in Pellston, Mi. This “iconic restaurant “ is well known for its for its excellent chicken dinner! From “all you can eat, or if you prefer, choose from their other foods they have to offer. (Check their hours, as they close for the winter season). From a clothed table, waiters/waitresses and some of the fixtures are the original from the 60’s. Check out the separate bar. You’ll be back in time. Also this will be the best chicken dinner you ever had! Homemade noodles, gravy, real mashed potatoes , salads, vegetables, rolls. You will not go away hungry! Drinks/ wines available, if you wish. I highly recommend this iconic restaurant all staff was helpful, courteous, which is another great factor! If you visit Michigan, make sure this is a “must stop and eat at this restaurant!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a classic! Great chicken dinners, all homemade sides, white table cloth and actual napkins. Our waiter, Matt, made the whole experience all the better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in last week for a DELICIOUS CHICKEN DINNER. This was our first time and we will be back. Our server Mamee(?sorry on spelling).. I do have to say I have never had anybody as delightful as her! A jewel! 😊 The atmosphere was great. Enjoyed the whole experience!
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I cannot say enough about the food. This blows Frankenmuth out of the water. Our server Tom did a great job and boxed up our leftovers for us. We will return, worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 5
best dining experience in northern Michigan
We got to the Dam site in just as they opened. The chicken was recommend to us by friends. Its an old school place that knows how to cook chicken right. The fried chicken outside was perfectly crispy & inside tender and moist. Seasoned right & was quality chicken. Couldn't and wouldn't ask for it to better. We went to Zehnders the next evening and I had the fried chicken there as well. Zehnders is not recommend in my opinion there seasoning is off & chicken was low quality. Dam site inn cooks the chicken the way its susposed to be done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have driven past the Dam Site Inn hundreds of times through the years. Saturday evening we decided to give it a go. Wow. Impressed and we will be back. It is homemade deliciousness! The fried chicken is like how grandma used to make it. Oh and the perch…ahhhmazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The buttery homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, chicken gravy…it was all delicious. What made our visit exceptional was our server, Matt. He told us the history, we chatted about concerts! He was so personal and Dam good at his job. We did not have to wait for anything. We will see you soon!!
Greatest combination of Family and Fine dining. Hidden in the woods is a plus. All staff was remarkable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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