The Lighthouse - Mackinaw City

Came here twice, hoping the second time was better. Unfortunately, we were disappointed, once again. It wasn't the food. It was the wait staff. I understand it is a hard world to work in right now, and everyone is very understaffed. However, rushing us toorder then to pay the bill with the attitude that came from our server made us feel incredibly uncomfortable. No enjoyment outof breakfast. The second day we tried it, every table that was sat, hadn't been wiped down from the prior table. I physicallywiped food out of our booth and off of our table before sitting down. Hoping this will get to the right people and something canchange for the better. Food is good. Staff needs some proper training.

The food was a bit pricey for breakfast, but we had buy one get one free... We got there when it opened (the 3rd to be seated) and it took us 40 minutes to get a basic breakfast. It was a generous portion size and very good. Our waitress was really nicetoo.

It was a busy morning and the hostess had asked if we could actually put our own name on the list, with how many were in our party. Short staffed, I get it. Our server was nice and prompt. In my opinion, the menu is by far over priced and food wasn'tthat great. I felt a little let down. The coupon that our hotel offered us was only good for about 10 maybe 20% of what theyoffered. Probably will not go back.

They only serve breakfast online it says they?re open for all meals but they only serve breakfast items and close at 2 pm. the hotel coupons offer BOGO on ONLY the ~special~ menu which includes the items with stars next to them (slimoptions). ordered the sunrise breakfast. we were disappointed that their ?hash browns? are actually tater tots. everything elsewas good! friendly staff but they didn?t have any music on and throughout the entire meal some of the employees were in thekitchen laughing and squealing SO loud we could hear them from our table across the room. it was obnoxious

I should give this place a 5 star specifically for the waiter who took our order. This man was A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE of being a waiter! He placed people first with his character while being mildly beat down by the older blondish lady manager? She seemed tobe picking on him more than the other two waitresses. He came to our table always with a smile and seemed unphased by thepressure.(I do understand the cook staff was short). As for my observation, also, on the redheaded waitress, I observed hercarrying a loaded tray propped up against her head...AND HER HAIR WAS IN THE FOOD!! She was impatient and also informed gueststhat she is forced to do this or that before this or that. The other female waitress seemed unphased by the pressure also. Themanager was short with the staff in front of the guests.. I 've always been in front of guest relations, and, when one has a badday...one still forces that smile/best foot forward/press on regardless mentality...YOU, are that businessambassador. Otherwise, I 'll give the menu a TEN! And the chefs 20 's for the efforts. Our waiter got the best tip I have evergiven! I hope this is a one time event. Yet, it does only take one time to give a bad impression. Optimistic..I give the place afive. I spoke with the manager about those observations