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Darrow's Family Restaurant

301 Louvingney, Mackinaw City, MI 49701f
231-436-5514
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Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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86% Recommend
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Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A very nice place near the Holiday Inn Express. Had breakfast here recently and the food was good, service was excellent and the place was very clean. Seemed like a local hang out too. Prices were ok, $8.95 for eggs,bacon,potatos and toasts. Home made pies looked delicious. Would stop here again next time in town.

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See 6 more reviews by dexter5 for Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Great menu selection with reasonable prices. Food is excellent. Service is pleasant and efficient. Restaurant is welcoming to all age groups and clean. We always visit this restaurant.

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See 3 more reviews by Sheryl C for Mackinaw City
Romeo, Michigan
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Average restaurant, good food. No complaints. If you have the time to stop on your way through you should go here. Not worth a special trip or anything.

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Naples, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

There were not many restaurants to choose from in Mackinaw City,but one that I would not choose again was Darrow's. Upon entering one will notice that it is clean, and there is a large display of freshly made pies. We are seated quickly. Our waitress is efficient but neither personable nor friendly. The food was very mediocre. The roasted turkey... More

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See 3 more reviews by canal2gulf for Mackinaw City
Madison, Wisconsin
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

After a tour of the UP and several mediocre restaurant meals, we went to Darrow's Family Restaurant for dinner and were so impressed, we went back the next day for breakfast (which was equally delicious, if not better.) Darrow's makes most of their food from scratch, offers enough variety to suit kids, vegetarians, and picky eaters, and the service is... More

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WEST MIDDLESEX, PA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The best restaurant you'll find - hands down !!! Food is great - wait til you try a breakfast - also the service is incredible ... and the pies - WOW! We never miss getting to Darrow' while visiting Mackinaw City !!

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See 2 more reviews by MOSSCREEKFARM for Mackinaw City
Allen, Michigan
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41 reviews 41 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

Since a coworker recommended this to me several years ago, I have ate here everytime I am in the Straits area and that the restaurant is open. My most recent passing in October was no exception. The food was good with large portion sizes, but the pie is absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend this over several of the other restaurants to... More

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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Freindly staff. The food was awesome. Dishes came prepared as ordered. Ate breakfast and dinner here, this was our favorite. Missing this restaurant would be a shame.

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See 6 more reviews by Dean R for Mackinaw City
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Go there for the GREAT food , but please stay for the pie...there were 4 of us there and we each had a different pie and loved them all... 5 star don't misss this one. a little off the betten path but worth the effort !!!!!!!!!

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See 3 more reviews by StormyIllinois for Mackinaw City
escanaba
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Do stop for dinning at Darrow's. It was clean, good service, and excellent homemade food. Do not forget dessert.

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