The Fish Basket — Restaurant in Munising

Cash only!!! WORTH IT. As of this writing, located next to Midway General Store, N 251 Federal Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895, where you can buy drinks and ice cream cones [Midway General Store accepts credit cards].

First, what you need to know about me is that I just do not like fish unless it is Salmon or sushi. We were travelling Around Lake Michigan, and since I also have Celiac Disease (medically must eat Gluten Free), this was the only place open for dinner, with good safety ratings on the Find Me Gluten Free App, in the general area of Munising, MI (where our hotel was). The Fish Basket is a dedicated GF establishment.

Let me tell you: I was absolutely blown away with how ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS this fish is!!! He buys it fresh each morning from the local fishermen, who also prep it. We loved it so much from dinner the night before that we changed our lunch plans to eat here, again, before heading completely out of the area.

The whitefish is extremely moist--perfectly battered with a thin, light batter, and fried to perfection. It has such a subtle, slightly sweet flavor that I've never experienced in fish, before. The fries are also perfectly fried. Both fish and fries are prepared to order. He shakes some delicious seasonings over the fish, and there's enough in the bottom of my basket to eat with each fry--fries don't need ketchup. I don't know if he makes his own tartar sauce and cole slaw, but both were also fantastic. Wish the cole slaw servings were double, but it sufficed.

I am extremely saddened that I will never have this fish again because I doubt I'll ever be in the area, again. On the window, he had an article about being recognized nationwide! This spot is a MUST to...

I got the fried whitefish basket, which was $14 and included fries and a small cup of coleslaw, and while it was good, it was not extraordinary. The wait, however, was extraordinary. It took about 20 minutes to get to the window to order, then were told it would be another 45 minutes before it was ready. They seem to only be able to make small batches, so only a few baskets could be made at a time. The people who ordered right before us were finished eating before ours was ready, so this is not a fast kitchen. I might go back, but only if there was no line. The food was good, not great, and definitely NOT worth the wait.

They also had a chicken finger basket (which they were out of) and a shrimp basket, as well as sodas...

You visit the Fish Basket for the fried whitefish. This is hands down the best fried whitefish I can remember eating. Fresh from Lake Superior, optionally served with fries and cole slaw. The fries were very good as was the slaw. There's chicken on the menu too, but I didn't see it served while we were there. With whitefish like that it's no wonder.

Don't take the posted hours as gospel. We were there in October, late in the year, and found them open only a couple of times in the week. They close when they're out of fish, and as an outdoor restaurant they aren't open in bad weather. If you catch them open make it a priority to...