Pink Pony

"This place is a classic tourist trap but is good for what it is. We came for lunch, we were not provided the option to sit with a view of the lake so for us this was just a normal restaurant experience. I ordered the whitefish dip. It was OK but somewhat fishier than other ones I’ve tried. The pita chips were crunchy and yummy. The French dip I ordered with caramelized onions and mushrooms. I wouldn’t do that upgrade again. The French dip was good and had a lot of meat but nothing to write home about. Upgraded to fries cost $4. Beers range from $11-13 and cocktails $20-$30, I would not order alcohol here unless you’re ok with those prices. Our server was a bit standoffish and efficient but not very friendly. Overall, I likely wouldn’t come back and would try a different restaurant but there is nothing wrong per se with this restaurant. It’s just very mid."

"The Pink Pony is a must stop when on the island. A fun, eclectic atmosphere with great food, drinks, and more. We loved sitting in our booth streetside. Great for people watching! The Patty melt with sweet potato fries was a great choice for lunch. Came back on day 2 and the beet salad was fantastic. Best pulled pork sandwich I’ve had!"

"The Pink Pony is such an iconic spot! My mom kept telling me I had to go, and now I can see why! The place was packed, and we had to wait a little over an hour for a table, but it was worth it. We just shopped around until we got the text that our table was ready. We were seated outside right by the water, and the view was incredible. Everything was clean, the music was great, and the staff was super friendly. The atmosphere was lively and fun—everyone around us seemed to be having a great time. For food, we ordered the fish tacos and the whitefish sandwich, and both were delicious! The sweet potato fries were the real standout, though—so good. The only downside is that they never played Pink Pony Club while we were there, which would’ve been the cherry on top! Lol Overall, this place lived up to the hype and then some. I would absolutely come back next time I’m on Mackinac Island!"