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    Ice House BBQ

    194 Reviews
    #22 of 45 Restaurants in Mackinac Island
    $$ - $$$Barbecue, American,
    Bar
    6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
    +1 906-847-7223
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    Overview
    4.0
    194 reviews
    • Excellent55%
    • Very good25%
    • Average11%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible3%
    Travelers talk about
    “pulled pork” (13 reviews)
    “chicken” (16 reviews)
    “cornbread” (5 reviews)
    Open Now
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Barbecue, American, Bar
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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    1 - 10 of 194 reviews

    Reviewed October 2, 2018
    Birthday Celebration!

    Molly and Andrew are excellent at hosting and making you feel very welcome here. The drinks and food are excellent!

    Thank Trip201739
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2018

    It was our honor to make your birthday celebration special. Thank you for stopping in!

    Reviewed September 30, 2018 via mobile
    Awesome food and atmosphere

    This was a fun place with great food and friendly staff. I had the brisket chili and corn bread. Very spicy but delicious. Came with cheese, sour cream and salsa. I also had bread pudding without raisins, don’t find that often. It was moist with...More

    Thank motherchristmas61
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2018

    We are thrilled that you enjoyed dining with us. Thank you for the great review.

    Reviewed September 19, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent!

    Nice little place with several areas to choose from to sit. We had limited time due to an appointment, but Molly assured us we could be out in time. I had the pulled pork with double cole slaw while hubby had the chili. There was...More

    Thank lobstaluva
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2018

    We are glad that you enjoyed our fantastic food and friendly service. Thank you for the great review!

    Reviewed September 16, 2018
    Fun Place, Fatty Brisket

    We went there for Monday night team trivia, drinks and dinner. The trivia MC's were great! The service was decent, but the waitress had too many tables, especially the large crowd on the patio. My wife had the chicken sandwich and fries, she was satisfied....More

    Thank Tom S
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2018

    Trivia night with DJ Mike from Northern Entertainment is a hit. We are very sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your order. As you can see from other reviews we have a rather loyal following for our flavorful BBQ and relaxed garden atmosphere. Please...More

    Reviewed September 7, 2018
    Great Upgrades!

    The new and improved Ice House is great! We loved the the covered patio between the hotel and the pool house. The back yard now has pavers and smaller umbrellas. It's very welcoming. The food is greatly improved, also. We had a great time with...More

    Thank Barbara G
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 10, 2018

    We are thrilled that you enjoyed our new look! Thank you for dining with us and for the great review.

    Reviewed September 4, 2018
    Great place to gather for family and friends

    Very pleased with this restaurant which made dining with a large group of adults and kids most enjoyable. The outdoor eating area was lovely and had a place adjacent to it where kids and adults to could enjoy outdoor games. Beau was our waiter who...More

    Thank Anna S
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 10, 2018

    Ice House BBQ is a great place for a family dinner. Seating is also available under the tented deck on the opposite side of the indoor seating. We are thrilled that you enjoyed dining with us. Thank you for the great review.

    Reviewed September 3, 2018
    Yummy appetizers

    We went for the appetizers instead of the entrees. We had nachos and the white fish dip. Both were good as well as the beer!

    Thank Jennie383
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 10, 2018

    Glad you enjoyed your order. Thank you for stopping in!

    Reviewed September 1, 2018 via mobile
    Casual Food and Drink

    We enjoyed a round of appetizers and drinks out on the deck of this casual eatery in the Island House Hotel. I personally had a local brown ale on tap that was just simply excellent (wish I could remember the name). We loved the Whitefish...More

    Thank Phyllis N
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 10, 2018

    We glad that you enjoyed your order. The whitefish dip is very popular. Thank you for stopping by!

    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    Great food!

    This is a great place, the food was wonderful and it was right next to the pool. Has very nice outdoor seating as well.

    Thank 164dawnd
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded September 1, 2018

    We are so glad that you enjoyed dining with us. Thank you for the great review!

    Reviewed August 24, 2018 via mobile
    A bit torn

    My husband LOVED the smoked trio of meats. However we thought the service was a bit questionable. Our waitress took our order, and then walked over to another table and must have talked for 15 minutes while holding our order in her hand! I kept...More

    Thank rdonarski
    GuestRelations49757, Guest Relations Manager at Ice House BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded August 26, 2018

    We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal. Your feedback is appreciated as we are always striving to provide a pleasant dining experience. The lights have since been repaired. Please accept my sincere apologies that you were not made to feel as the valued...More

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    BARBARA H
    June 20, 2018|
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    Response from J5478XOjohnl | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you can dine with your pet outside. They even brought a bowl of water for our dog! :)
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    BARBARA H
    June 20, 2018|
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    Response from GuestRelations49757 | Property representative |
    Yes! It is.
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    Lisabartold
    April 29, 2018|
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    Response from GuestRelations49757 | Property representative |
    Hello! We do have high chairs and a kid's menu!
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    $6 - $34
    Cuisine
    Barbecue, American, Bar
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Seating, Parking Available, Full Bar, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Families with children, Kids
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Monday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday
    12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
    • Location: United States  >  Michigan (MI)  >  Upper Peninsula  >  Mackinac County  >  Mackinac Island
    • Phone Number: +1 906-847-7223
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    Description
    Ice House BBQ & Bar serves a deliciously creative selection of classic home-style smoked barbecue favorites casually served at your choice of umbrella table in the carefully curated garden or under the tent on the deck. Follow the path to the left of the Island House Hotel across from the marina to escape the downtown hustle at the secluded hideaway the locals don’t want you to know about.
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