Cabana Blue

Beautiful location on Lake St. Clair, refreshing open interior, nice bathrooms, huge bar with good service, however the food is mediocre and pricey. Parking can be a bitch too, especially on the crowded weekends. Many people were wearing casual beach wear, some in bathing suits, many women were clearly looking for a rich boater (hint: good luck, this is the land of muskrat men belching Pabst Blue Ribbon). Foodwise? For $19 we got chicken fingers straight from the food service frozen section, the french fries were surprisingly bad (cold & oddly stale). The $13 smash burger was very good. Go earlier for a decent summer lunch without the insane evening crowds.

The location and view are awesome but the waitress was pretty drab and never filled our waters. I was there with a family member and we both got the fish taco dinner and it was actually very tasty and the portion size was good. I asked for a carryout container because I was bringing home about 1 1/2 tacos and the waitress brought over a carry out box the size of a fist so my taco, not even one taco, would fit in there. When I found our waitress, I asked if I could get a larger carryout container and she seemed very bothered by my request.We also got the salmon dip appetizer, and that was absolutely delicious. I got the fish broiled and the other meal had fried fish so we had that option. The fish tacos come with coleslaw on them so they're a bit messy but they were very delicious.

First time here and it won't be the last!!! We boated there..it was during the week, so it was not busy and very easy to tie up right outside. Great views and decor..definitely the Lake Life attitude!! The food was excellent! The brisket tacos and the hamburger was fresh, hot and very well made. We also got the trio of chips, queso, salsa and guacamole. Drinks were done right!! The service was fantastic! Everything came quickly but no rush.

What a find!15 min down the road- I had no idea!Met a friend for din din who suggested #CabanaBlue. It's right on Anchor Bay and even though the weather was not gr8, it was still a beautiful view on the water.They have indoor/outdoor seating, a nautical theme and the friendliest, most efficient wait staff ever!The menu is wide and varied. Lots of choices from burgers to salads to seafood...speaking of that, I noted immediately that they have an Ahi appetizer! Seeded and peppered, sides of soy sauce, wasabi and ginger- what's not to love? I ordered that with a side Caesar salad. It was incredible.My friend ordered the fish and chips; the generous order of fries are thin, with skin and crispy. Fish was crisp and breaded. More big yums!There is music on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30. Susie is absolutely incredible doing her #CheekyTiki thing. Her choice of songs was outstanding; so much talent: singing and keyboarding!It was a huge plus to have her there. (We even got a couple dances in!)Lauren, our server, was a gem! She checked on us regularly and everything was delivered quickly and with a smile.I'll be back.Thank you all so much!

We really like it here and have come via land and boat. I think its important to have realistic expectations when coming to a place like this. First, it's on the water and has boat access so you can expect it to be extremely busy on weekends and holidays in the summer. You will likely have to wait for a table and your food longer than usual. We noticed that they have rolled out a weekend limited menu for summer. That menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders, tacos and a few appetizers. Makes sense to keep it simple so food goes out faster.I appreciate they have a gluten free menu which includes a GF bun, GF flatbread, corn tortillas for tacos and several entrees. I really enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich, so good. The views here are killer, so absolutely beautiful. The tiki bar, outdoor patio and lawn seating are amazing. Keep in mind the tiki bar is cash only but the inside bar takes credit card.Come as you are, we see people in bathing suits, cover ups and everything in between. Enjoy!

Photo-documented experience is captioned and commented.Does it seem that waterside locales are overpriced and service is much to be desired? Where is the WOW?Ambiance is bright, energetic, loud with sportsbar vibes more than a relaxing tiki-cabana-island vibe. Seems more like Cheers where everyone knows your name except mine.Service and food were OK. No wow -- just standard.Would only come back on a sunnier day during summer to try the porch.

Service ok took forever to get a drink. Excellent drinks though and they were very accommodating for a large group! I loved the live band!! Perfect place being right off the water so you can get there by car or boat. I'll definitely be back sometime this summer you should give them a try!

Labor Day. Few restaurants on Lake St. Clair were open. The parking lot was very full. I set my expectations to "low" as I expected the service to be overwhelmed. I was wrong. Fully staffed. Short wait. Attentive and speedy bar and table service. Whoever is running this operation knows the business.Adam was a terrific server. Good anticipation and teamwork by the staff.The chicken wings were very plump and served with the sauces on the side, as requested. The pulled pork and Cuban sandwiches were both excellent. Hot food, very hot. Cold beverages, very cold.Will I return? Yes!

Service and ambiance were great! My smash burger was really good but the fries were either old or overcooked. It was hard to tell but something was off about them even though they looked good. I had the Cabana blue drink that was really good. I would go again but try onion rings next time. My friends fries were not good either.

Cabana Blue is now our favorite spot!! The service is always amazing, food is amazing, view is amazing. These onion rings are by far the best onion rings I have ever had, they beat every other place. Can't wait to visit all summer long!!