Pak's Backyard

Altaf Rawoot

2023-09

Ambience: Beautiful ambience by the lake. Really nice to grab a bite and enjoy the water.Service: GoodFood: Bad food. We had spinach and artichoke dip which was smelly and tasted stale, Fish Tacos which were pretty bland, Mediterranean Sandwich which I would be better off having a veggie sub from any subway, chicken sandwich which was okayand the fries they gave with it were all soggy and bunched up (picture attached).Most of the food is just cooked out of frozen packets.Drinks: Moscow Mule was pretty awesome.Overall pretty disappointed with the food quality and taste.Vegetarian options: Mediterranean WrapVeggie BurgerHummus PlatterSpinach and artichoke dip

Suman Mondal

2023-05

Nice outdoor patio seating with a view of the lake. Good beer collection. Cocktails looked great but very light on alcohol. The food that we ordered were okay. Could have been better, but when you are hungry after a kayak session, it’ll do just fine.

Samantha Gaebel

2023-06

We stopped by for a late lunch after visiting one of the local state parks. Great outdoor seating and they are dog friendly. The staff was attentive and welcoming. We ordered the grilled Cajun shrimp appetizer, which was great. Very fresh and yummy. I ordered the grilled chicken Mediterranean salad which was also amazing. Very fresh ingredients and a great local spot to grab a bite!

Jon Jones

2023-07

Paks backyard is so fun! Unfortunately we didn’t eat here, but the menu looked amazing. There is a little store next door with clothing that we stopped at first and bought some stuff. They are dog friendly and the atmosphere was just like being at someones cottage. There are outdoor games and there is indoor/outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside so we could enjoy the views of lake huron and the channel. Our drinks were ice cold and our waitress was really nice! You can rent kayaks from here too 👍👍

Bob Schmidt

2023-09

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Diana Reyes

2023-05

What a cool place! They had live music, the atmosphere is relaxed, and has a great view. The shop is right there and you can see the kayaks from the tables. They have great service and is great for families and all ages. Prices are reasonable. If you are in the area, stop by even for just a drink and a snack.

London Scott

2022-05

This place had an awesome vibe and the service was great. We ordered a variety of things; vegan burger, spinach artichoke dip, shrimp and fish tacos with french fries. The food was pretty good. I also had a drink called Holy Water, it's was sinfully potent 😝

Donald McNeilly

2021-05

Very pleasant experience. Servers were great. Very attentive. Food was pretty good. I had the Mediterranean Salad with chicken. She had the PAK's Burger. And the Pretzel Balls with cheese are to die for! Would highly recommend this place if you're in the area.

Frecks McDaniel

2023-05

Really great place to eat! You can look out to the lake, watch ducks and listen to music out on the patio or inside the restaurant! The atmosphere was neighborly and it felt like everyone was having a good time! Staff is patient and nice! Food was really good, menu was simple. That had some spicy options which is cool, I prefer to eat spicy food. The shrimp skewers along with my Pak's burger was cooked very well and full of flavor! I highly recommend this place!

Albert Emery

2022-05

I came in here last summer with a group of friends. I really enjoyed this place. The food was all very good. But the best part of this place was the atmosphere. They sat us outside where the view of the lake was spectacular. It was very sunny, so they brought out an extra umbrella for us.They also had a few activities and games set up outside. I think they had corn hole as well as a few other games.They had a wide variety of drinks and beer, all of which were very good, at least from what we all tried. And while the food menu was not too deep, it was all very good. I remember our group ordered shrimp kabobs for as appetizer and they were terrific.Overall, I had a great experience at this place. Great atmosphere and great food 👍👍👍

M Daubenmeyer

2023-06

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Bethany Westrick

2023-05

Food was passable, nicely plates but otherwise unremarkable. Drinks were beautiful but not strong. The patio has a nice view with many opportunities to entertain yourself until your meal was ready. Our waitress was not attentive, did not refill drinks and generally she seemed like she wasn't really sure what was going on. We asked what was on the firecracker shrimp and she couldn't tell us other than she thought they might have nuts on them but that they were definitely loaded... Unsure if she meant they have a lot of sauce or if they were like loaded fries but she didn't ask any of her co-workers either.Kid-friendliness: Corn hole, connect four and Foosball kept kids busy during the wait for food.

Steve Woods

2023-07

4th of July is SUPER busy! We got sat quickly ordered right away and got our food quickly.We had Mediterranean wraps and hum-as appetizer. All were excellent!Had plenty of time to sit in the shade with our pup amd and enjoy an excellent meal by the lake.Nice Job Pak’s!

Dan VanVeghel

2021-05

Very good food. Service was a little slow. Probably didn't get greeted for about 5-7 minutes at host stand. Benefit of the doubt, they were just finishing lunch rush and sanitizing tables and menus after every customer. A+ for coronavirus control. Food was great. Fantastic view. Once we were seated service was pretty good. We ordered an app of loaded fries and then salads to counter the cals as if that really made a difference. Fries were awesome. I for some reason thought they had a few beers of their own from another review which to clarify, they don't. Still some good beer options though. More things on the menu I want to try. Plan to be back soon.

Kristin Marie McCombs

2021-05

Food was great, we loved the atmosphere. Outside seating, the waitresses were running around making sure everyone was happy even through all the heat. It would be a great place to stay and hang out on a sunny day.

Francisco Montoya

2020-05

Perfect setup with hungry kayakers coming back from their trip. Fun outdoor games to play for adults and kids. A nice view of the water. Food was good and the service was too!

Don Rose

2019-05

My ribs, green beans, and Redskin potatoes were all really good. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was also really good. Outdoor dining area was great. Service was very friendly and fast. Will definitely be back when visiting Port Austin.

Matt Johnson

2020-05

Our first time here and we will be back! Pulled pork nachos were amazing and the fish tacos were good. Don't forget to get the pretzel balls for a appetizer

Ash N

2022-05

Waited FOREVER just to sit and then FOREVER for food ... Contemplated leaving especially with all the nasty dogs all over with one barking at us and watching the waitress pet the dogs and others had theirs sitting ON! ON! the table. When we did FINALLY get the food, it was lukewarm though the flavor was good. Why do I want to feed my child lukewarm food? The best part was the sunset and the live music. Will never come back here

Meg

2021-05

Slow start at first, but once we finally got sat at a table service was great. Food presentation and taste was fantastic! I enjoyed a Moscow mule and a Cobb salad with shrimp. I definitely suggest this place if you’re in Port Austin.

Amy Himes

2022-05

Food was fantastic and was served quickly! If you have time, wait for the outside seating! Great views

Jennifer Moore

2023-05

Friendly!Food was delicious!Fish tacos & the beer battered fries are definitely worth the extra $.Their Tipsy Kayaker was pretty tasty as well

Heather

2023-08

we came here for the 1st time on a Saturday evening. Since it was a nice day it was packed, the wait time was only 30 min (not bad at all). We loved the cheese and bacon fries for our appetizer. We all got Cheeseburgers and Chicken sandwiches. Very good. My grilled chicken sandwich had cheese, bacon, and ham on top! we will definitely be back! They are also dog friendly.

cliff willis

2023-09

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L.N. Hitsman

2020-05

This is a great place for food and drink. They have a wonderful outdoor area, with live music, yard games, and hops growing right on location.Plenty of umbrellas to keep you shaded from the sun. They have a very extensive craft beer selection.

Kelli Matheny

2020-05

Had a great lunch at Pack’s. Food was delicious, great service, nice selection of craft beer and a lovely view. Probably my favorite place to grab a bite when visiting family in the thumb.

Somnath Roy

2023-06

We had fish taco there. It was great. The fries were totally different than usual. Simply loved it. My entire family liked the food and the vibe there. You can have a glimpse of Lake Huron if you sit outside. The only thing that I would like to have more bigger parking lot. We had to park our car on the road. Except that we had an amazing experience there. Staffs were very friendly. Perfect place to have a family lunch during summer.

Krystle

2023-05

Great spot. Came for the beer! Friendly and helpful staff. Didn’t have food so can’t tell you.

Ann Miller

2023-10

Nice location, limited but ok menu. Had beers and sandwiches in a great atmosphere. Clothing inside store was overpriced. Kayak rental seemed comparable to others in general area.Dietary restrictions: There were no gluten free options, and the side for every sandwich was pasta salad.

jessica pipes

2023-09

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