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  • Adela B.

    There's not a lot of variety in the Whitehall/Montague area when it comes to dining. You have your pizza places, bars and fast food, of course, but the Old Channel Inn is a little different than the chains and dives. First off, it is situated in a cottage by Lake Michigan and is decorated with quaint duck art and decor. It really feels like a summer cottage, which is the perfect vibe for such a place. The bar is well stocked and bartenders are generous with their pours. Although I do not partake, my father is fond of their Bloody Marys and Long Island Iced Teas. The weekend salad bar is also very good for a small establishment. They offer a variety of fresh veggies, cheeses and dressings to make your own salad, as well as a selection of prepared salads as well. I am fond of their potato salad because it tastes very fresh, smooth and rich every time I have it. The best thing on the menu according to fish fans, is the lake perch. The breading is thin and crispy and it is always piping hot. I am not as much of a fish person, but I always enjoy their Old Channel Inn burger which is well prepared and served with tasty green olives for a nice, briny contrast to the traditional burger. They often have a special vegetable of the day, which was recently a quite satisfactory corn bake. They also always have mashed potatoes which are redskin mashed and well seasoned. Overall, the OCI is a nice place to bring out-of-town visitors for the proximity to the beach, the quality food and the nice bar selection.

    (4)
  • Jaclyn C.

    YES! Of the limited places to eat in the area, this is it. My husband and I came to eat here on a Saturday night and LOVED the all you can eat salad bar. The dining area is cozy and homey, I cant even begin to tell you how comfortable it is. The staff was very friendly and the food was good. This is definitely the place to go when you're in the area. Love it.

    (5)
  • Ben B.

    What a super cool old beach cottage vibe! I have been there 3 times but my family has been making the 45 min drive from muskegon for years and years. 1. The best way to enjoy this place is to go at around 2pm on a hot summer day, take the convertable if you can, as it is a fun drive out to the beach. 2. Find a parking spot, go into the bar and grab 4-5 beers to-go. Tell them you will be back for dinner. 3. Take your beers and your towels out to the beach 200 ft. from the restaurant. Enjoy the beach until 5pm. 4. Come back for dinner, order a pain killer, they make them the best! It is a delightful fruity rum drink topped with nutmeg. For dinner I know the pearch, burgers, and the London broil are both good, however I hear mixed reviews about the other dishes. Swimsuits are fine for dining!

    (5)
  • Gregory B.

    Really enjoyed dinner at the OCI and had great and helpful service. Enjoyed the walleye and perch which had a light cracker breading. THE BEST ASPARAGUS WE HAVE EVER HAD. Also enjoyed the bread pudding. House dressing is Thousand Island, which was very good. Father in-law commented it was the one of the best prime rib entrees he's ever had. ALSO... I highly recommend ordering a "Dark and Stormy" They have the Gosling's Black Seal Rum and the ginger beer to match. I don't recommend more than 2 of them though :-)

    (4)
  • J H.

    The atmosphere was charming, and as other reviewers have mentioned, the old fashioned salad bar was great. But there's not much else positive I can say about our experience here tonight. Our waitress was rude! She clearly doesn't like children (mine were truly well behaved tonight), as she refused to speak directly to them, ignoring their questions, until I repeated them to her. In fact, she seemed irritated to have to answer any questions, even about the items on the menu - descriptions were lacking, so we had no choice but to ask. My daughter had the ribs - they were greasy, gristly, and flavorless. My husband had perch - he said it was OK, and if he hadn't had fabulous perch last night, he wouldn't have noted that it paled in comparison. I had the grilled chicken with jerk seasoning. The seasoning was simultaneously very spicy hot and boringly flavorless. Not sure how anyone could make jerked chicken boring, but they did. All of the side dishes were boring and flavorless. What a disappointment! This place looked so inviting that I ignored other bad reviews at my own peril. Oh well, live and learn. I should note that our waitress did seem to be the exception rather than the rule. The two hostesses were very friendly and efficient, and the waitress serving the next table seemed knowledgable and friendly. but my daughter overheard a bus boy answering a customer's question quite rudely, too: "I don't know, I just set the tables" . Huge disappointment :-(

    (2)
  • Casey A.

    We were brought here and treated by a friend of ours and it definitely wasn't a place that we'd choose for ourselves.. We had 2 orders of clam strips, meh.. I don't get it but they were eaten All the fish on the menu was breaded so what's the point in that? I had the prime rib (SUPER fatty but I got over it..) The friend had London Broil, it didn't look good but she ate it. Mom had the most over cooked pork chops of her life and Sister had the... I can't remember but it wasn't too good. it was edible but nothing to write home about. won't return unless the friend wants to

    (3)
  • Jason Z.

    Certainly not one of the best menus, but great atmosphere. Awesome in the summer! Just take a walk in the back yard and you'll see. Perfect place for families and dates. Good burgers and perch. The bar has a good selection of beers and spirits, too.

    (4)
  • Michael S.

    This place is still great! Get the London Broil and Thank me later!!!! Salad Bar is old school from my childhood and I love it. Great beers on tap along with solid drinks add to the quality. Did I mention the sunsets views from the beach behind Old Channel Inn are amazing. Love this place

    (5)
  • Thomas W.

    Growing up in rural Michigan after living in Chicago could at once be awesome and kind of a drag, but it was always seafood restaurants like Old Channel Inn that made the journey worthwhile. Now, the Inn is by no means the gold standard for seafood, and the selection can be a bit erratic, but it is a cozy little place, set up like a traditional B&B with easy access to Lake Michigan for an evening stroll. Whatever you order will be well prepared and flavorful (believe me, I have had many dishes there) and it makes for a nice evening. If ever you are vacationing in Montague, and don't feel like taking the trip in to Muskegon for a bite (and Crosswinds sounds a bit expensive) just think of Old Channel Inn as an easy choice.

    (4)
  • Kate W.

    What a great spot with great employees! Made a visit there last year and brought my own wheelchair ramp to get in. This year I find they've gone and gotten their own! Who does that? Fresh walleye and perch and great service!

    (4)
  • Thomas B.

    Our party of four hit the OCI for the first time July 1, 2011. First a Friday night on a 3-day holiday weekend so the place was full, which was what we expected. 20 minute wait with no reservations. Perfect. It was approaching sunset so we walked down the short road to the beach and watch the angry lake. Next, a quick drink on the front porch. This place is simply a restaurant hiding in an old house and the front porch feels like being at a friend's house. Inside it was hopping. Lots of staff crammed into a small space gave a nice fun ambiance. We watched a kitchen dishwasher be-bopping to music in her head as she unloaded bus trays and then noticed the bartender dancing to her own silent tunes. The help was clearly having fun and so were we. We picked appetizers of smelt and onion rings. The smelt were mostly fried breading that tasted like fish, so we barely touched them. Not bad if you are out to eat cooking oil for dinner. The onion rings were workmanlike. The dinners we selected (steak, fried chicken, Buffalo chicken sandwiches) were nothing spectacular nor mediocre, but they were just what we expected and served with a smile. Prices are reasonable, staff is very good, atmosphere is special, owners are on premises and proud of their operation as they should be. We will be back. And you should include this on your list of destination restaurants for a warm evening with friends. Kitchen is open until 11 p.m. (at least on a Friday in the summer) which is nice. The tables were all full until after ten p.m.

    (4)
  • Pamela A.

    Although I have lived in West Michigan my whole life, we have not spent much time in the Montague/Whitehall area. We drove out to Old Channel Inn not having any idea what to expect. The house is charming and lodge like, just what I would expect in this part of town. However, I would recommend sticking to the beverage menu and have dinner before or after you make the stop here. The salad bar came right out of the 70's. Totally cute, but if you are more of a spinach and spring mix lover the ice burg lettuce may disappoint you. My boyfriend started off with the ribs and needed a chainsaw to cut through them. Our server insisted on replacing them so he decided on a french dip sandwich. What little bit of beef that appeared on the sandwich was very dry and tough. I was not into breaded fish, but they had a blackened tuna special that night so I thought it may be a good second choice. I should have asked for it seared instead of medium rare. It was the toughest tuna I have ever eaten. We passed on desert as we were afraid the brownie in the brownie sundae would be a rock. Our service was great and the atmosphere was warm and it is the first place I have ever been to where the hostess walked around barefoot.

    (2)
  • M H.

    I like the atmosphere and in the summer it's great to walk the beach nearby. However this restaurant has not improved on their food at all. Very standard fare. The salads are iceberg lettuce only :(. Our extended family and many local friends r choosing to go elsewhere. They need a new inventive cook/chef that doesn't depend solely on GFS

    (2)

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Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Accepts Bitcoin : No
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Noise Level : Loud
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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