Mike's On the Water

I wanted to love this place but it missed the mark. The 2 stars were for the cool water side deck and vibe outside. The waitress was great but service was super slow. Took ~ 30 min for our food order to come out (only 3 sandwiches and a bowl of chowder, no apps). Even our waitress mentioned how long it's taking for food to come out. When it did come out it was pretty disappointing. We ordered a super overpriced lobster roll... it was small rubber nuggets of lobster. With all the negative about service and food.... I still might come back when the weather gets better again to hang at the outdoor bar for drinks and watching a game. The view of the dock and boats coming and going is pretty sweet. There is seating inside and a large indoor bar as well but outside deck is where you want to be.

Recommendation from our neighbor at the marina. Anna Maria just like the island pretty easy to remember. But she told us we had to try outl Mikes.So since we didn't have a car they dropped us off. Oh my gosh this is the place to die for. Picked the inside for tonight, walk the restaurant tomorrow night we will be going outside. Peggy ordered a chicken sandwich and I ordered the perch she said it was a number one seller.The service and the food has been outstanding and just reeks ambience if you're not happy with one area move to another there's all kinds of choices . Deceptive from the outside. The food was outstanding, if you like coleslaw be sure to order it.

Headed over for a Thursday lunch on a beautiful summer day. No wait when we got there but there was by the time we left.Had a nice table on the deck overlooking the marina. Staff were all very friendly.We enjoyed the lobster rolls, warm with butter, and they were quite good. The lobster wasn't the huge chunks I've had sometimes but the meat was all very tender & enjoyable--lots of lobster! Chips on the side were just ok, not really seasoned at all.You're not really on the lake, but on the marina. We tried to get a Lake St. Clair pic, driving up and down the road, but it's all private land, fenced, or if we found a park it was 'resident permit only', so that was very disappointing. And elitist. Boo, Lake St. Clair!!

Im glad I got to try this spot before the weather got cold. I love a waterfront patio view so their patio was perfect to me. The food, not so much. I got the fish burgers, added cheese. I just wasn't impressed. I just had a hard time finding some appealing on the menu to eat. I got a margarita which was basic, nothing special. Doesn't deter me from ever coming back, I just wasn't impressed. My waitress was great though. Really sweet, super knowledgeable. No complaints there

A summer staple on the east side of Metro Detroit. Huge deck on the water with great drinks and food. Their signature lobster rolls are the best in the area!

We visited Mike's On the Water on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for lunch. We ate outside on the deck.I started with the lobster bisque, which was a different take. The bisque was a bit more brothy, and the lobster was on a flat piece of bread, like a pizza. I thought it was good. I also had the mussels. They were very good, in a butter sauce. I split the mussels The star for us was the atmosphere. Outside with a casual bar and boats docking.The restaurant is set back in the marina. You have to turn off Jefferson, go through the gates, and follow the lines to the back.My wife and I agreed we would come back here.

Very nice people Nice restaurant- cute interior Nice outside seating We had the clam chowder, lobster bisque and lobster roll (butter style) - all of it was good Would come back

We found this to be a lake side dining experience, featuring a decent Michigan dockside menu, good bar, fast and efficient service, and almost kitschy décor. Would strongly recommend a stop here for locals or visitors. As a dockside bar/restaurant , this is a strong 4.0+ establishment. Pulled up on a Friday and was immediately charmed by this place. Lots of interesting decor, signs, posters, pictures and eclectic treasures hanging everywhere. While I didn't meet "Mike," I felt like I "get" him and can relate to his interests just by seeing what he chose to put up in honor of his customers, his family, favorite distinctions, and pictures. I want of know Mike! Waited about 10 minutes for a table on the deck. Strong service by competent and friendly staff. Ended up with a table without cover. We requested a different table after sitting for 10+ minutes. They helped us move and were very nice about it. Thank you! Food and drink:- dark and stormy: Nicely crafted and perfect for a warm afternoon- Smoked whitefish: This was very tasty. Not to fishy or Smokey. Lots of creaminess and just the amount of pickle flavor. 4.0- perch and fries: GET THIS! Perfectly breaded with yummy fries. Coleslaw didn't taste homemade, but was still good. 4.2- lobster roll: Decent lobster roll for being so far away from the east coast. Lobster was a tad chewy, so may have been over cooked. Still very tasty! 3.9-Also at our table was the mahi tuna salad and the cod sandwich. Both of these were enjoyed by our friends. Check this place out!

A great spot for outdoor dining. While you don't get open water views, the marina ambiance definitely brings a summer vibe. The menu has something for everyone and the service is always great. Be prepared for a wait if you want to sit outside, but they turn the tables over pretty fast.

For a place that boasts about having fresh seafood, I've had much better at Long John Silvers. This place was an absolute joke. I've seen it all over social media and I couldn't wait to try it with my friends to celebrate a small bachelorette party. There were so many problems. We ordered shrimp cocktail and it was definitely not fresh tasting. The shrimp tacos were sub par. I had the cod sandwich and it literally tasted like a frozen patty you can buy from Kroger. There was 0 flavor. The server brought out a cold lobster roll when my friend ordered the hot one. They refused to replace it or even warm it up. Even after a manger came over they fought with us about warming up the lobster. They finally toasted the bun and gave her warm butter. It was disgusting and sour. $24 for the worst lobster roll I've ever seen in my life. The aesthetic was cute I guess. It looked like a junk yard from the outside so I was completely confused. Inside was more nautical I suppose. As we walked out some ladies asked if the food was good. We swiftly told them no! You can't follow the social media hype. This place is awful and the service was worse.