Where to eat American food in East Tawas: The Best Restaurants and Bars

May 9, 2020 Roseanne Arnett

Find out what American restaurants to try in East Tawas. East Tawas is a city in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,808 at the 2010 census.
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10. Tawas Bay Big Boy

1222 E. Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 989-362-4403 http://www.tawasbaybigboy.com/
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3 based on 70 reviews

Tawas Bay Big Boy

Reviewed By mydiesel

We went for breakfast 2 times in the last month. Two waitresses for the whole place. No hostess or cashier. The two waitresses had to be the hostess, cashier, take orders and clean off tables!! We waited about 40 minutes to get our food. Breakfast was ok but the service was so slow, we won't return. One waitress told us the manager had gone to the bank and shopping. He should use his time more wisely and take care of the customers.

9. Augie's on the Bay

175 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763-9254 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Table Service, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 989-362-1099 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Augies-on-the-Bay/150794004974353?sk=info
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3 based on 109 reviews

Augie's on the Bay

Reviewed By Nina R

We stopped in here for lunch, but won't be back. I ordered a 1/3 pound burger with homemade chips. What was supposed to be 'medium-well' was so over-cooked and dry that I couldn't eat all of it, although the bun was fresh. The homemade chips were also over-cooked.

8. Suzie Brews Coffee Shop

118 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1210 American https://www.facebook.com/SuzieBrewsCoffeeShop/
Suzie Brews Coffee Shop

Reviewed By Matt S

This is a nice little coffee shop in downtown East Tawas / Tawas City. The proprietor stated they only opened this past summer, but it seemed like business was going well. The coffee and latte's here were brewed fresh, and were very good. Here's to hoping business treats this place well!

7. Pier 23

821 W Bay St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1007 Seafood, American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Seating, Table Service +1 989-362-8856
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4 based on 24 reviews

Pier 23

Reviewed By Deetroit

This is becoming one of our regular stops whenever we're in the Tawas area. Tonight we both had Shrimp Del Rey. Marinated shrimp, cooked on a skewer on a bed of wild rice. Delicious. Two craft beers, one hard cider for wife, two shrimp del Rey. Total bill under $50

6. Tawas Point Grille

686 Tawas Beach Rd Located inside Tawas Point State Park, East Tawas, MI 48730-9502 American, Bar, Mexican, Barbecue, Pub, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Beach [email protected] +1 989-305-0123 http://www.tawaspointgrille.com
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4 based on 31 reviews

Tawas Point Grille

Our unique blend of spices we use on our Baby Back Ribs, Pork Butts & Chicken are sure to tempt the taste buds of any food-loving connoisseur. Our dishes are topped off with fresh produce and freshly baked bakery buns, We appeal to the health and humane c

Reviewed By katnpm10

Fun atmosphere! Pork nachos were delicious. We also had the burger and fries- burger was slightly dry but fries were good. The kids loved their gummy worm slushies. We were there over the 4th weekend and although there were tons of people, they remained organized. There was a pretty long wait for food, but they were slammed. Music was loud, but added to the atmosphere- it was a beach party after all. :)

5. Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery

450 W Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763-8320 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 989-984-5233 http://www.boathousebeerco.com/
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4 based on 89 reviews

Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery

Reviewed By Matt S

The Boathouse is a great find in northern Michigan! This restaurant was fantastic.The interior of the place is very classy, with some bar-area seating, and more traditional dining seating adjacent. Getting a table near the large windows looking out over Lake Huron is simply beautiful, and a wonderful ambience...the views are gorgeous. There are also a couple of tables available outside on the front porch/deck. The staff here was wonderful. My server was very friendly, and made for a great experience.The food was very good. I had a baked fish dish for the special, and enjoyed the entire meal. The drink list here is also excellent; I particularly liked the "Don Johnson" drink, based on whiskey, Michigan maple syrup, and bacon bits...it really was a fantastic drink. I also had a beer sampler, and overall the beer was so-so. But, I appreciated that the beer was made onsite, and the other drink options were fantastic.I can't wait to go back.

4. Northwoods Steak House

1222 E US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730-9532 American, Steakhouse Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 989-362-5321 http://www.thenorthwoodssteakhouse.com
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4 based on 101 reviews

Northwoods Steak House

Reviewed By Bruce W

One hour and 50 minutes for dinner. Granted it was 6pm on the Saturday night of July 4th weekend but it was total chaos among the Northwoods servers. Seated right at 6pm with our reservation. After 15 minutes we flagged down a server who said they were “super busy” but would be right back. After another ten minutes we given menus and that was it. Then we flagged down the manager who sent Mr. Super Busy back over. He said he wasn’t our server but took our drink and dinner order. When people who were seated next to us 30 minutes after we arrived started getting their food we tracked the manager down again. He got us our drinks but said our food order was lost. We reordered. Food was Good to Good + but nothing could make up for the horrible service. Management should free up server Sherman’s future so he finally find something that will make him happy. Avoid this place, better options abound. Sorry for the horrible service. Last night was the most business we have had at the Steakhouse on a Friday night with the exception on a New Years Ever. In fact my manager and myself waited on some tables. I wish I had waited on you. No excuse however. We would like to have you give us another chance when it is not the 4th weekend. Pat Ruster Owner

3. Barnacle Bill's

119 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1209 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 989-362-5701 http://www.facebook.com/barnaclebills.easttawas
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4 based on 131 reviews

Barnacle Bill's

Reviewed By Joey G

Over the past 6 months I have had the pleasure of spending time in Tawas City/East Tawas on business. “Barny’s” is my go-to. The bar staff is outstanding. Special shout out to Haley, Darian, Morgan, and Shannon! The food there is very good as well. Highly recommend.

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2. Mr. Jacks'ss

105 W Westover St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1232 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 989-305-6506 http://www.facebook.com/Mr-Jackss-Sports-Bar-and-Grill-120599837985321
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4 based on 211 reviews

Mr. Jacks'ss

New restaurant in the former Chum's Bar location. Pretty good food.

Reviewed By mjmphickey

First time there, always looked like fun place. Ate inside and there was no ambience in the dining room. It wasn’t as clean as we like a restaurant to be(including the ladies room). The food was good and so was the waitress, but just didn’t click. Don’t think we’d go back.

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1. Whitetail Cafe

221 Newman St, East Tawas, MI 48730-1211 American, Diner, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +1 989-362-1090 https://www.facebook.com/Whitetail-Cafe-282143108488372/
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4 based on 77 reviews

Whitetail Cafe

Reviewed By Dennis R

I have reviewed the WHITE TAIL CAFE previously, but I want to stress how much I like this restaurant. It is not fancy. It closes too early (2:00 p.m. daily). It does not have the most comfortable seating. However, it does have great food for breakfasts and lunches. The service is also very good.My favorite food is the Flint-style coney islands. Excellent!

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