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We are known for our perch and walleye
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- Suzanne H.Muskegon, MI104234Mar 23, 2024
Quaint, old style steak restaurant that specializes in fish. Out of the way, and a bit out of the ordinary. If you are looking for a slick, modern, chic place to dine, look elsewhere. If you want a traditional American meal in a beautiful place on mid-Michigan's west coast, stop and take in this extraordinary spot.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Madalyn V.Montague, MI17177327Dec 6, 2022
Old Channel Inn is a true hidden gem on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is incredibly cozy in the winter months and it is just as cozy and relaxing during the summer months! I love that OCI is open year round! But be sure to note that they have reduced hours during the winter months.
OCI has a great selection of cocktails, wines, appetizers and main plates. Everything always taste fresh and the prime rib is great! We really enjoyed their New Year's Eve meal last winter.
The staff is friendly and the restaurant is always clean.
I highly recommend OCI for a date night spot or a special occasion.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Lena O.CO, CO4826Jun 26, 2023
Best food around. I wouldn't go to any other place around the area for lake fish. I've tried and been hugely disappointed until I found this little gem. Other food is great too. I also love the speakeasy feel and charm of the place. Just stumbled upon it and hope to be back again and again and again!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sarah H.Muskegon, MI643111Sep 10, 2022
Food was pretty good. Service was ok. Bar had a limited menus. Great for a off the path restaurant
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Debbie L.Montague, MI11May 25, 2023
Food was really good and good service too. We had the French dip and The In Crowd turkey sandwich. I would recommend stopping here anytime for a good meal and drink.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Stevi R.Muskegon, MI02Aug 5, 2023
A hidden gem along the lakeshore! Our favorite place for specialty cocktails, PERFECT perch and all the pastas or handhelds. Likely one of the owners will visit during your meal and the service is always top notch! 500 stars!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Wanda L.Whitehall, MI01Aug 27, 2022
Wow. Not sure what happened to this place. Used to love it. Burgers and a salad. An hour and a half later.. ask to take it to go. Plenty of people working.
Very sad. Don't go unless you have a few hours to wait for food.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Marie H.Holland, MI06631Aug 31, 2022
Great little homey place with a cottage-y boat-y feel. The food was great, our waitress was great. I could tell they were all locals that had worked together a long time. Definitely worth the drive down the channel for a meal here when you're in the area.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Tyler L.Grand Rapids, MI0276Jul 26, 2021
Stopped in on a Sunday night after being out on the water all day. Restaurant was very busy. Everyone was great. The owner came over and talked to us for quite awhile it was great to hear the story of the facility and her aspirations for the future!
We started with the Wisconsin cheese curd appetizer which was great. I had the walleye dinner which was fried and seasoned perfectly. The French fries were great!
Nothing bad to say at all. I'm glad to have a local restaurant like this so close to home.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jul 2, 2021
Our party of 8 stopped here because of their perch dinners. Arriving at 5:00 when they opened we were seated promptly. Our drink order was taken and drinks delivered smoothly. Most of our party ordered the perch. When the dinners were delivered, I do not believe that it was the Yellow Belly Perch, but possibly Ocean Perch. The pieces were bigger and undercooked. For the life of me, no one said a word to our server, who never came back to the table to ask how our dinner was, so how could we? Each of our party that had the undercooked perch will never go back to this establishment, it was that bad.
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