If you’re looking for a new bar to try or a private event space for your party, take a look at The Limberlost. We opened our doors in 1933. We continue to provide Houghton Lake, MI residents with a fun atmosphere and delectable cuisine.
When you want to take a load off after a long day or chow down on tasty cuisine, stop by The Limberlost. Visit our bar and restaurant as soon as possible. You can also call 989-366-7242 with questions about our menu.
About The Limberlost
About The Limberlost in Houghton Lake, MI … Named after the famous book, A Girl Of The Limberlost, written by Gene Stratton-Porter, the now Limberlost …
Libby Wedesky
We got there and it was seat yourself which was nice since it wasn’t busy, my son and I go a table near the windows. I’m not sure how that would work if it were a nice day and it were busier. Our server was nice, but after I ordered my burger with no cheese, I had a feeling she didn’t catch that I said no cheese. And sure enough, when it came out, there was cheese on it. Had to send it back. It came back out pretty quick. I got the sunrise burger, with an egg on it. It was pretty good. I got it with chips and they were Ruffles chips. My son got the smokehouse burger and fries and he liked it. The menu wasn’t very big and I thought at the very least they would have more sandwiches, but mostly salads and burgers, couple Tex-mex and seafood options…Just meh.
… moreRon Gray
Seat yourself so wasn’t busy, took a bit for server to come by. Had to ask for drink refills. When food was ordered I had asked for an extra tarter, she forgot. Had to ask again. Then found later on the bill a $1 charge for it. Hardly any fries, breading on the fish tasted of flour. First time I have pulled breading off my fish. The large onion rings had a really nice breading but very oily, actually caught fire in toaster oven when reheating. Location and view is awesome! I will try coming back sometime for drinks at the beach bar. Will update after next visit
… moreNancy Devries
Portions were skimpy. I ordered the Honey chicken breast that was simply 2 small strips of chicken breast with sauce over it with one ring of pineapple and a slice of green pepper. It was very bland. Nothing like what i had at this same restaurant 6 months ago.
… moreJerry Prell
We went there over the weekend. We sat outside, it was a great view. The food, not so much. My wife ordered a chicken burrito. It was like a leftover chicken salad wrap from the day before. The tortilla shell was hard as a rock. I thought that it was covered with cheese, not sure what it was. It was like turkey gravy with a cup of oil added in it. She took two bites and said yuck I’m not eating this. I got a salad. It was nothing more than a bag of pre-packaged lettuce that had probably been sitting in the fridge for a week or more. It was all wilted and most of it was brown and there was a few pieces that were even black. The service wasn’t any better. Our food got dropped off and she never checked on us. It was a good 20 minutes after we were eating before she even came to the table and brought the bill. Never again.
… moreS LaPlante
We came for lunch. The food was okay, seems more like GFS honestly. Service was great! Love the atmosphere. We keep coming back every year in the summer even though the food doesn’t really get better. Hoping it does because we probably will come back!
… moreD Mitchem
We love it here. Has something for everyone. Including boat up, a small beach, a nice outdoor area, and from the inside a balcony overlooking the lake, occasional music outside or in. Games, pool tables, lots of room. Really a very nice experience. We tend to overspend, we love the apps they offer. Especially the boneless breast tenders. Several flavors, all good. Always friendly staff. Good service too. What more can you want I ask?
… morePatrick Daniels
Always a fun stop. Good food. Cold beer. Fast, friendly service. Great stop by land or by sea – especially on Sundays for the bloody mary bar.
We have tried a lot of appetizers and sandwiches over the years. No complaints. Great burgers and the cheese curds are terrific. My personal favorite…. I have to go with the Italian – which may seem sacrilege, given Buccilli’s is just down the road.
… moreMichael G
Let’s face it, people go here because it’s on the lake with great views. Food is “meh” and service was terrible. This used to be a great place with good food and good service. I know everywhere is short staffed, but when there are 5 servers working and only 10 people/4 tables to serve, I would expect better service. Servers were too busy talking to each other and taking smoke breaks out front to serve the customers.
… moreDonna Hoshield
Service was great! The food was not! I ordered a cod dinner. The fish was old, freezer burned. Really expected it to be freshly breaded in house and got frozen. My husband ordered a baked potato that was cold and tasted like it was cooked the day before! Only person happy with their food was the one that ordered a burger. ….this place has gone way downhill
… moreMike Bryant
Quesadilla definitely wouldn’t recommend. We had two orders and they were both the same, just bare. Basically just tortilla with very little ingredients.
Fish dip and shrimp were good.
This place used to be great. I know everyone is having issues with employees and hiring. Maybe they have new owners or management in the past few years.
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