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This property has identified as Veteran-owned.
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You can order take-out online from our website, or phone in your order. Customer favorites include the award-winning ribs and pulled pork sandwich. We also feature several other menu items that have become most popular with our loyal customers - particularly our smoked chicken wings, Sandwich of your Dreams, French dip sandwich and the Friday Fish Fry. We’re now open 6 days/week – lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, noon to 9pm. We are closed Sunday. As always, we look forward to the opportunity to serve you!
PRICE RANGE
$9 - $24
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
FEATURES
Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Chose this spot before a concert at the Oliver Art Center. I had the veggie bowl and WOW it was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The roasted veggies really add great flavor. I had it with their "Odd-Colored Blue...Cheese" dressing instead of the standard orange vinagrette. Definitely will be going back again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 23, 2023

When in Frankfort, Michigan try this charming little restaurant in downtown Frankfort. I had the chicken fajita salad and it was as good as it looked. My husband had the fish and chips and loved every bite. Will definitely return.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed June 18, 2023 via mobile

We really love the food here and we’re delighted the taste and quality was the same with the new owners. The sandwich of your dreams (my spouse’s favorite) is huge and delicious. It comes with fries. I had the chicken fajita salad that comes with...cornbread. Service is good. Full bar is available. We will be back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Steve Christian, Owner at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded June 19, 2023

Nancy: thanks for your review. I have not yet sold, but still negotiating with potential buyers. Glad you enjoyed your last visit!

Reviewed June 12, 2023 via mobile

We usually stop here at least once while staying in Frankfort. It is a short walk from Harbor Lights Resort where we usually stay. It has bar seating, booths along the wall and tables in between. It has a nice atmosphere. The menu is decent....The food is good and the service is good.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Steve Christian, Owner at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded June 19, 2023

Ken: thanks for taking the time to submit your review and glad we could deliver on our promise of great food and service!

Reviewed May 17, 2023 via mobile

They brought back the BLT, but it was mostly bread. Used to be loaded with thick cut bacon. Most disappointing. Burritos are still good.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Steve Christian, Owner at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded May 21, 2023

Sorry that the BLT was disappointing. Yes, with price of bacon we couldn't continue the big classic BLT we served pre-pandemic. We received lots of requests to we added it to our new menu. We'll monitor customer reviews. Glad that you enjoyed the Burrito. We...More

Reviewed April 19, 2023

I was staying at the near by ski resort and drove over to this nice harbor town. Quite a few places to eat on the main drag. Dinghy's was my first pick. Cool old vibe in this place and old style dining booths. A limited...menu, no fish till Friday. That left me the ribs; which were very good and a tasty sauce. But the surprise were the fries. Excellent taste and texture. The local draft beer selection was good too. As the waitress told me, this place is crazy busy in summer.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed October 13, 2022

My wife and I went to Frankfort on a lark as part of our fall color tour in northwest lower Michigan by Traverse City, and walked in for lunch. It turned out to be an amazing surprise! We both had the adult grilled cheese sandwich,...which was quite generous and delicious. As an appetizer I had the potato soup which was amazing and accompanied by a piece of warm corn bread which was fabulous! The sweet potato fries and Cole slaw were terrific! The server was pleasant, helpful, and professional. Enjoy your meal!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Trip11929327088, Owner at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded December 22, 2022

I'm sorry it took so long to respond but I wanted to thank you for the time you took to submit a review, and thank you very much for very nice review. We look forward to serving you again...... Steve

Reviewed August 24, 2022 via mobile

Great food and service! We all tried some variety of the pulled pork, which was excellent. I’ve never had a grilled cheese with pulled pork, but it won’t be my last! AJ was our very attentive and kind server. Enjoyed him and the entire experience!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Trip11929327088, Owner at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded August 28, 2022

Thanks. Our pulled pork has been a customer favorite for over 25 years. Yes, AJ has been a star performer for us this year. Thanks for the time you took to submit your review. We look forward to serving you again.

Reviewed June 11, 2022 via mobile

Went for lunch. Nice decor, good menu choices. Burger was very good as was the pulled pork. Fish sandwich had tiny pieces on it. Fries were good, nice local beers. Good service.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 19, 2022 via mobile

Only good restaurant open in mid May. Waitress was very sweet! I got the pulled bbq sandwich, husband got twice baked potato soup and the fish sandwich. Both were big size, and tasted wonderful!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed March 4, 2022 via mobile

Stopped here for lunch while exploring northern Michigan in the winter. Beautiful little town and the restaurant didn’t disappoint. Pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries was a win as well as the pulled pork nachos. Nice beer selection, awesome sweet potato fries, historic decor...and friendly, fast service.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed October 30, 2021

Food and waitress were both great. I know the restaurant business has been tough the last couple years but both of our meals we were charged more than the menu's stated price. Even at the over charged price the food was still reasonable. I would...suggest adjusting you menu prices to reflect what is actually being charged, That would look better to your diners. Otherwise this has the appearance of shady business practices.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed October 27, 2021

The atmosphere here is nautical themed. It doesn't smack you in the face with it, just enough to make an enjoyable feel to the place. There's not a ton of seats, just enough to be cosy. I went a little crazy ordering, thinking I'd have...leftovers. I ordered the Bacon Wrapped Sausage ($9). Then a half order of Honey Chipotle Wings ($8). Finally a half order of Ribs ($20). I started with the wings. They were excellent. Very tender and sweet and spicy. Not burning spicy, just smack you spicy. They were juicy and came right off the bone! The bacon wrapped sausage is a spicy andouille. Sadly it's just six small bites. That being said it is very good. Lol after the wings the slice in andouille was mild! The Ribs were spectacular. Fall off the bone tender and between the spices and bbq sauce on it it has amazing taste profile! It also came with coleslaw and bomba fries. The coleslaw was amazing, soooo good! The fries were good, but nothing special. I had no left overs. The service was excellent. Very friendly. They check on you and treat you like a normal. Overall an easy 6 star review. I mean 5, lol. Would I return? I don't know when, but heck yes I'll be back!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed September 17, 2021

We stopped in here on a Friday afternoon. We sat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. The beer was reasonable $5 draft oberon. I got a hamburger and my wife got wings. Both were very good. It’s on mainstreet. The bill came...to around $30. I’ll come again.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 31, 2021

fantastic sandwiches, the best blooming onion bar none! service was quick and food was hot and delicious! This is a must stop for lunch when in Frankfort.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4