The Beacon Bistro

"I was at the Bistro this past weekend. This place is absolutely amazing. The view is spectacular. I would say that this restaurant has the best staff I have ever seen. The food was cooked to perfection, and the cocktails are superb. My only regret going here is that any other establishment I go to won’t be able to measure up. The chef (Mark) came out to greet us and made us feel like an old friend due to meeting him the week prior. I had the sea bass and my wife had the steak and wow it was incredible. The fish dip appetizer was fantastic and the staff added extra bread to share with our friends we came with. I wish I would have took pictures to add to the review. My hats off to the entire staff at the Beacon and it is my new favorite place in Petoskey. Becca, Peter, Sam and Mark, your service and dedication to your craft makes this place special. Thank you all for a wonderful evening, well done."

"We came to this restaurant because I read it had sunset views. That's deceiving, as there are trees in the way. You do get a view of the water, just not a picture perfect sunset. I ordered the Parm Encrusted Steak. It came with Broccolini & Mashed Potatoes. The steak was good, but needed a sauce. I expected it to be better for $50. My husband had the 1/2 chicken, which also came with the same sides. Decor inside was mismatched and not a cohesive theme. I think I would try something else next time."

"Kale salad topped with Salmon: When a plate is made with fresh ingredients and is lightly seasoned, it tells me a lot about the quality and the chef’s experience. I asked for the seared salmon to be crisped, it still came juicy on the inside. The salad was very refreshing and lightly dressed. The view was breathtaking and best in the city. Service was exceptional in all aspects."

"The view is incredible. We arrived at 515 and it was not uncomfortable silence, they had nice background music playing. We had whitefish spread as an appetizer it was very good and an ample portion. By 530 the place was packed. I had rack of lamb and loved it. My wife had mustard crusted salmon she loved that also. Becca was our server ,was excellent, had a permanent smile, handled multiple tables with no problem, tons of energy! Had perfect chocolate Martinis and they were excellent also.(Thanks Drew) This was our first visit but not our last, we could tell the restaurant was managed very well it was packed and was running smooth."