This is absolutely the place to go if you’re visiting Marquette. Recommended by all the locals as an experience spot, it truly is in the view from the restaurant. That said:

Upon arrival, I was walked past by the hostess without being greeted several times. Another party that came after me was attempted to be seated before I let her know I was ready to be seated. When I asked to sit near the windows with a view, I was asked how many people were in my party—I answered just myself—and then was asked if I had a reservation—I said no. She then declined to seat me in the upper area with a view without explanation. It was super off-putting. When I asked her if I needed a reservation to sit up there she said no, and then immediately started with a condescending attitude while I kindly and patiently asked several questions—because I WANTED to sit with a view and NEEDED the information so I could return another time and get it. After several attempts to get the answer that you do NOT need a reservation and that the area was just full with already made reservations, I accepted a seat available—with the intention to return on another day to get the view and an alternate menu item that is highly recommended (the Whitefish Bites appetizer). The hostess rolled her eyes at me as she walked away—I saw though I’m sure she didn’t think I would.

My server Marissa came to my table shortly after being seated and she patiently described the differences in the style of each whitefish entree as well as the special option of such. She was exceptionally friendly, attentive during my visit, and checked back to make sure everything was to my liking—this is service!

The food:

I ordered the whitefish picatta with a baked potato (green beans come with the meal). The baked potato was perfectly baked—not overdone like many restaurants and not underdone. It would have been nice if I didn’t have to open tiny individual packages of butter that came swimming in the butter sauce from the fish—that was messy. That little thing could easily be avoided by serving butter in the same small container that serves the sour cream. The green beans were obviously fresh, but overcooked (but not completely soggy). The whitefish was good. It appeared that I was served a smaller serving than other reviews, but it was actually the perfect amount of fish for me—still a lot of fish—I ate it all. The capers were perfect on it, two lemon wedges would have made it perfect (it was served with one).

Overall, it was a good dinner with a fair price point for both the VERY FRESH fish and the mediocre rest of the presentation of food. I would say definitely DO go but make a reservation so you can get the view along with the fresh fish!