Was a hostess the summer of '04 when the Bistro opened..was very interesting to see how it all came together....very gorgeous views by the windows and try to sit outside on the deck when the weather is nice (although it's right on the starline boat dock, so so don't jump when the horn blows! )...good bar inside and out. The... more

After many trips to the Island, we had never been to Mary's Bistro, but decided to try it this trip. We asked for a table on the back deck overlooking the water. No problem, except the hostess neglected to inform us that during lunch hours the deck has a much more limited menu. I was hoping to try the spitfire... more

We ate at several places on the island and this one was the best of them. The price was great, the food tasted good and even looked nice on the plate, the staff was friendly and it was a big relief after eating at some other terrible places on the island. more

The family and I had a very nice dinner on Mary's deck. Lisa was a very very good waitress that made the entire meal. She was fast and steered us to the best items on the menu, Black Bean Quesadea, Cowboy Rib-eye and the Spitfierd Chicken. They had a nice kids menu and good beer selection. I heard possitve comments... more

Each year we travel to Mackinac Island. We never miss an opportunity to visit Mary's Bistro. The food and service has always been excellent and the views are spectacular. This year we were enjoying our meal as we always do and as I reached for my camera, my cellphone dropped out of my pocket and feel between the boards in... more

On a day trip to Mackinac Island with our dog, we were walking by Mary's Bistro and stopped to look at the menu outside. We ended up eating at one of the outside tables in the front. It felt private even though right on the street and was fun to people watch while we ate. They brought water for our... more

My 12 year old son and I visited Mackinac Island late last week. We got off the ferry boat and turned left and decided to go into Mary's Bistro as my son was starving. There were few other patrons in the restaurant at this time of day, late morning. The service was good and the decor was minimalist French Provencal.... more