The White Buffalo Grille

Consider 4.5 rating. We ate here last night. One week before they close for the season. Beer options were limited because of season ending. Friendly and helpful server and nice ambiance; able to have good conversation despite it being busy and full. The Creole shrimp pasta was fantastic! The Boursin chicken was good flavor but chicken itself half of breast was a little tough. Bison chili was decent with tender meat but a lot of beans. Cajun white fish was OK. Would come back for sure if we lived close or during open season.

Have eaten here on 2 separate occasions and both times the food was fantastic, had steak when we visited back in June 2023, showed up about a half hour before they closed, which sucks for the staff I know, but they were extremely friendly and never made us seem like an inconvenience. 2nd time was in September 2023 passing through from Marquette back home and had the tenders, again very friendly staff. Loved this place will be back again, Whie Buffalo and Iron Pig in Gaylord are 2 faves and we will stop when we are anywhere near now!

The 5 star meal for us was the ribs. I've been to many rib places in the US, and these were amazing! Fall off the bone tender is easy, but to also be tender and juicy is extraordinary. This is a badly needed up scale restaurant in Mackinac City. Highly recommended.

White buffalo has decent, modern decor. I think they have some decent menu concepts but execution and quality control needs a little help. Loved whitefish pate. For example , the vegetable was baby broccoli, but that was translated to one stalk. Come again! I had a caper sauce with my fish and that translated to 3 capers. Huh? While services is generally attentive , waitstaff is sluggish to refill sodas , and swapped my Diet Pepsi for full sugar. Sad Face : (Guys, make sure your salt and pepper shakers are full. C'mon!

We had a great experience at the White Buffalo. They were able to seat us (a larger group) and we had prompt and courteous service. The menu options were the best by far in Mackinaw City (it was hard to find fresh, healthy options at other restaurants). We all enjoyed our appetizers and entrees,,,,,very fresh, just the right portion size, and prepared as expected. We enjoyed it so much we went back another time during our stay in MC. Definitely try the White Buffalo!