Bluefish Kitchen + Bar

The whole experience was weird. We were in town for the tree lighting. So, expected places to be busy. Over 10 tables open just on the main floor, bar tables etc not considered. What I thought was the floor manager...Who wasn't btw, kept asking other staff if we could make seating for two happen....like what? So after that weirdness we get seated and the ambiance is nice. But again...double digit open tables remained the entire time we ate there. Not sure why there was such hesitation in seating the three groups of 2 that came in at the same time as us. The food, was hit and miss. French onion soup, Excellent. Korean steak, lame. Hardly any steak, very bland in flavor. I asked if it was like Bulgogi flavor, waitress said oh yes. Umm, oh no...it absolutely wasn't. Take the Kor

Beautiful views and a truly pleasant atmosphere make Blue Fish a standout in Manistee. The setting is relaxing and inviting, perfect for a laid-back yet special dining experience. And the food—absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, every bite was a treat. A must-visit spot if you’re in town. 🌊🍽️

Delicious food. We ordered the Chicago steak and white fish risotto. Amazing fresh caesar salad and the peanut butter cheesecake was outstanding! Quick, attentive service. Did not need a reservation on a Tuesday evening for 2. Beautiful building situated right on the River so that you can see passing boats go by from some tables, including ours.

Visited for lunch. Lunch menu is reasonably priced, we enjoyed the white fish sandwhich and pesto grilled cheese. Food was refreshing, quality ingredients. The tomatoes tasted like heirloom, and the freshly made chips were a welcomed change from the typical pile of fries most places go with. The red pesto with the grilled cheese was a nice way to step up the grilled cheese in a way my wife and toddler were able to still enjoy. Atmosphere is amazing, definitely has the vibes of fine dining with a view of the river. Service was also on point. Some other reviews share negative experienced around wait times and service but none of this was experienced by our party. Wait times were minimal and service was friendly and accomodating.

It's a nice place to get a decent meal. Located at the end of the main street in downtown Manistee. There is street parking and a very small lot across the street. We were seated right away. You can set inside or on the deck overlooking the water. The hostess was pleasant. They have a full bar that seats about 10 people. We ordered 3 drinks that did take a little long. The server was very nice and made menu suggestions. We ordered an appitizer and 4 meals. The accostics were a little loud. If there were more people, it would be hard to have conversations. The food was good but not great for as much as you are paying.